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10 Ways to Celebrate New Year's Eve in Somerville

Say goodbye to 2012 and hello to 2013 here in Somerville with these 10 ideas for celebrating New Year's Eve.

This is not a complete list of parties happening in Somerville. If you've got a New Year's Eve event planned that's not listed here, add it to the comments section.

Johnny D's
Ring in the new year with the disco funk sounds of Booty Vortex at Johnny D's New Year's Bash. There will be hats and noisemakers.

Sally O'Brien's
Sally O'Brien's, in Union Square, will be celebrating Duppy New Year with the Duppy Conquerors and a suprise special guest.

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Daddy Jones
Daddy Jones, one of Somerville's newest watering holes, will celebrate the new year in the style of the 1980s. Come dressed in your vintage 80s gear.

Joshua Tree New Year's Eve and reopening party
The Davis Square bar recently finished a renovation and is celebrating its new look with a big New Years Eve party.

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Anti-New Year's Party at Olde Magoun's Saloon
Avoid the cover charges and DJs with Olde Magoun's Saloon's anti-New Year's Eve party.

Radio
The Union Square club, at 379 Somerville Ave., is throwing a New Year's Eve party with five different musical acts, including Sidewalk Driver and Sherman Burns.

Saloon
The Davis Square bar will have a DJ, dancing and a champagne toast.

Backbar
Backbar, a craft cocktail hideout in Union Square, is hosting a "pre-game party" early in the evening and a "Ring in the New Year" party for the main event. You'll need a ticket.

PA's Lounge
Jason Anderson performs.

Jimmy Tingle at The Armory
Comedian Jimmy Tingle will perform at The Center for Arts at the Armory. The performances start at 8 p.m.


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