It’s New Year’s Eve. Where’s the Party?

New Year’s Eve is a time to celebrate the end of one year and the beginning of a new year. Everyone has a different way of marking the midnight hour. There are events near and far — for families, singles, music lovers, foodies, dancers, or people looking to benefit a cause. Have a happy and safe new year!

Classical Music

Salute to Vienna, State Theater, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, 732-246-7469. www.­statetheatrenj.­org. $67 to $107. 6 p.m.

New Jersey Capital Philharmonic, Patriots Theater, War Memorial, Trenton, 877-987-6487. www.­capitalphilharmonic.­org. “Spellbound Concerto” featuring Gabriela Imreh on piano, plus works by Bernstein, Liszt, Strauss, and more. Conducted by Daniel Spalding. Register. $25 to $65. 8 p.m.

Jazz & Blues

Mediterra, 29 Hulfish Street, Princeton, 609-252-9680. www.­terra­momo.­com. Latin jazz band begins at 9 p.m. Four-course dinner menu and a toast of prosecco, $75. Optional wine pairing available. Register. 8 p.m.

Italian Bistro Lounge, 441 Raritan Avenue, Highland Park, 732-640-1959. www.­johnbiancullimusic.­com. Four course dinner, music by the Warren Vache Quartet, champagne, and more. Register. $75. 8:30 p.m.

Live Music

Madame’s Back, The Rrazz Room, 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope, PA, 888-596-1027. www.­therrazzroom.­com. $45 to $75. 7:30 p.m.

Tavern on the Lake, 101 Main Street, Hightstown, 609-426-9345. www.­tavern­on­the­lake.net. Live band, dinner menu, champagne toast. 8 p.m.

Bob Egan, Bowman’s Tavern, 1600 River Road, New Hope, PA, 215-862-2972. www.­bowmans­tavern­restaurant.­com. Open mic and sing-a-long night. 8 p.m.

Salt Creek Grille, One Rockingham Row, Forrestal Village, Plainsboro, 609-419-4200. www.­salt­creek­grille.­com. Four course menu, open bar, and music from Meg Hanson, champagne toast, and party favors. Register. $125. Dinner from a la carte menu available from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Open bar in the lounge begins at 9:30 p.m., $60. 8 p.m.

Villa Laura Ristorante, 365 Spotswood-Englishtown Road, Monroe, 732-723-9091. Three course dinner, live music. Register. $49.95. 9 p.m.

Station Bar and Grill, 2625 Route 130 South, Cranbury, 609-655-5550. stationbarandgrill.­com. Entertainment, champagne, hors d’oeuvres, and midnight buffet. No cover. 10 p.m.

Pop Music

Cambridge Inn, 19 Summerhill Road, Spotswood, 732-251-7400. www.­cambridgeinn.­com. Dinner, dancing, classic rock music by Upper Hand, champagne toast. Dessert specials and a la carte menu. Register. 8 p.m.

Ciro’s Ristorante, 301 Buckelew Avenue, Monroe, 732-521-1800. cirosristoranteitaliano.­com. Dinner, dancing, live music, noise makers. Register. 8 p.m.

On Stage

The Musical of Musicals, Villagers Theater, 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset, 732-873-2710. Parody musical about musicals. $20 for early show. $55 for 9:30 p.m. show includes a post performance gala with a hot buffet, drinks, dessert, midnight toast, dancing, entertainment, and more. 7 and 9:30 p.m.

Dancing

Central Jersey Dance Society, Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 50 Cherry Hill Road, Princeton, 609-945-1883. www.­central­jersey­dance.­org. Dancing and refreshments (no alcohol). DJ Lou Becerra. $20. E-mail noname@centraljerseydance.­org. 8:30 p.m.

Milonga, Viva Tango, Suzanne Patterson Center, 45 Stockton Street, Princeton, 609-948-4448. viva­tango.­org. Music by Maurizio Najt, dancing, food, champagne. Black tie optional. Register. $25 to $35. 9 p.m.

Good Causes

Multimedia Light Show, Cranbury Christmas Lights, 128 North Main Street, Cranbury, . cranbury­Christmas­Lights.­com. More than 100,000 lights controlled by 640 channels. The 16 songs range from traditional to whimsical. Park on North Main Street or on side streets. Dress for the weather. This is the last night. Free will donations for Princeton Alliance Church food bank in Plainsboro and other charities in the area. 6 to 9 p.m.

Benefit Galas

Rosas Restaurant, Nottingham Ballroom, 200 Mercer Street, Hamilton, 609-585-2461. rosas­restaurantandcatering.­com. Music, DJ Lou Costa, dancing, and more. Benefit for the Mercer County chapter of the Sunshine Foundation, the organization benefiting chronically ill and terminally ill children and their families. Register. $85; $160 per couple. 7:30 p.m.

Comedy

Jeff Norris, Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Regency, 102 Carnegie Center, West Windsor, 609-987-8018. www.­catch­arising­star.­com. Register. 8 p.m. show is in the club, $35 with two item minimum. 10 p.m. show is in the junior ballroom. $55 includes show, champagne toast, DJ, dancing, and live remote from Times Square. 8 and 10 p.m.

Bonfire

Hogmanay New Year’s Eve Bonfire, Lawrence Historical Society, Brearley House, Meadow Lane, Lawrenceville, 609-895-1728. www.­thelhs.­org. Revelers gather in the Maidenhead Great Meadow to light up the night with a traditional Scottish New Year’s Eve bonfire. The ancient tradition celebrates a clean break from all that had been bad in the old year. Hot cocoa, cake, and music follow indoors at the Brearley House. Free. Park at the office complex south of Meadow Road. 6 p.m.

Food & Dining

Rat’s Restaurant, 126 Sculptor’s Way, Hamilton, 609-584-7800. www.­grounds­for­sculpture.­org. Choose dinner from regular menu, or a five-course tasting menu with wine ($150) or without wine ($95). Champagne toast at midnight. Dance music begins at 8 p.m. Register. 5 p.m.

Brothers Moon, 7 West Broad Street, Hopewell, 609-333-1330. www.­brothers­Moon.­com. Five-course dinner. BYOB. Register. $95. 6 to 9:30 p.m.

Kids Stuff

Countdown to 2014, Robbinsville Library, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville, 609-259-2150. For all ages. Craft and a snack. Register online. 11:45 a.m.

Ewing Library, 61 Scotch Road, Ewing, 609-882-3130. www.­mcl.­org. For children of all ages. Crafts and refreshments. Register. 2 p.m.

Singles

Professional and Business Singles Network, Holiday Inn, 100 Independence Way, Monmouth Junction, 610-384-5544. www.­PBSNinfo.­com. Meet and greet followed by a dance party and social with DJ Bill. Cha cha lessons. Songs from the 1960s to the present. Noisemakers and tiara for all. For ages 40 to 60 plus. Cash bar. Menu available to 11 p.m. Register or walk in. $35 to $40. 7:45 p.m.

Steppin’ Out Singles, LaQuinta Inn, 60 Cottontail Lane, Somerset, 862-397-4723. steppin­out­singles.­com. Buffet, champagne toast, hats, noisemakers, and music in the grand ballroom. $50. 8 p.m.

Socials

Crown of India, 660 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro, 609-275-5707. www.­crown-of-india.­com. Buffet and DJ. Register. $75 to $85. 8 p.m.

Murder Mystery Party, Congregation Etz Chaim, 11 Cornell Avenue, Monroe, 732-331-0074. . Chinese buffet, dessert table, champagne toast, and mixers. BYOB. Register. $25. 9 p.m.