Ring in 2010 in style with a truly "distinctive" celebration that offers a lot of bang for (let's face it) a lot of buck. You'll get a five-course gourmet meal including a filet mignon and lobster tail entree, a five-hour premium open bar, a late-night buffet, music from The Hiline Band (Motown, '70s and '80s) and more. Buy your tickets before December 1 and you'll get $15 off.

Chicago's favorite jam band, Umphrey's McGee, closes out a three-night stand (the first night is at the Vic) with this special show including opener Prefuse 73 (he'll also spin between sets). Want to hit up all three? You can get a package deal for $125.

Hear any song you want (within reason) at this Division Street party that features an all-request DJ, plus all the beer, wine and top-shelf cocktails (no Red Bull or shots) you can drink. Champagne toast at midnight.

Yea! Man hosts this NYE bash which includes Rehab vs. Dark Wave Disco DJs, DJ Skyler and BBU (live).

Bar packages start at $65 at this dance-crazy Wicker Park club.

Fall into the rabbit hole at this Alice in Wonderland-themed NYE party featuring four and a half hours of premium open bar, an appetizer buffet and more. Find a white rabbit and you'll get a limo ride home - free!

You choose how much you want to spend at this bash, ranging from your basic $40 (admission and cash bar) to "Gold" ($59, open bar from 7-11 p.m., buffet from 7-9:30 p.m.) to premium ($99, premium open bar from 8 p.m.-midnight and access to private party rooms) to super premium ($125, just like premium except you get access to the VIP Penthouse).

The Wrigleyville outpost of this party bar offers an inclusive party package including a premium bar featuring wine, domestic and imported beers and premium liquor, plus a bountiful buffet featuring upscale appetizers and more from 9 p.m-1:30 a.m. Other amenities include a midnight champagne toast and party favors, plus Barleycorn's resident DJ spins. Booth reservations and bottle service are available for additional fees.

You'll find three floors of entertainment at this huge speakeasy-themed bash, including four and a half hours of open bar, a full catered buffet, bands, DJs and more. The pricier VIP tickets pretty much mean better food and access to a special area on the third floor.

Buy tickets at NewYears.com.

What does this bash have to offer that others don't? How about a gourmet dinner buffet from Drawing Room chef Nick Lacasse to go along with the four-hour premium open bar and champagne splits at midnight. You'll also get free admission to the after-party, which goes 'til 4 a.m.

For the price of admission to this Lincoln Park bar, you'll get a premium open bar package, midnight champagne toast, balloon drop and more.

Guests at this penthouse bash will get a premium open bar (including Red Bull drinks) from 9 p.m.-1 a.m., hors d'oeuvres throughout the night, including dessert at midnight, and plenty of party favors.

Buy tickets at NewYears.com.

Enjoy six hours of hosted bar, tapas and hors d'oeuvres, two floors of nonstop music, a midnight champagne toast and more at this Lakeview lounge.

The beats will be banging all night long courtesy of Santiago, The Hood Internet, John Patterson, Sassmouth, Bald E. and Nate Manic.

Pick your poison at this Division Street bar. The $50 package includes all beer and wine; the $75 package includes beer, wine, well and call cocktails; and the $100 package adds on top-shelf cocktails. No Red Bull or shots. If you're buying at the door, add $10 to your ticket price.

DJ Mark Fullaflava presides over the New Year's Eve party at the city's hottest new club. DJ 33 1/3 will also do a special music video set, as guests enjoy a complimentary midnight champagne toast and food all night. For $120, VIPs get express entry, special seating and a bottle of champagne. Specials include $150 bottles of Ciroc, Nuvo and Don Julio.

Ring in the new year with the city's elite partiers at this subterranean club, whose party features a premium open bar and dinner package, plus a champagne toast at midnight. Head to tickets.com (keyword: The Underground) to get tickets.

You choose how much you want to spend at this bash, ranging from your basic $40 (admission and cash bar) to "Gold" ($59, open bar from 7-11 p.m., buffet from 7-9:30 p.m.) to premium ($99, premium open bar from 8 p.m.-midnight and access to private party rooms) to super premium ($125, just like premium except you get access to the VIP Penthouse).

Buy tickets at NewYears.com.

Enjoy dinner (a four-course meal with your choice of lobster tail, filet mignon, chicken or salmon - $70-$100 depending on entree), dancing (to the big-band sounds of the Teddy Lee Orchestra), a cash bar, snacks and more at this party in Willow Springs. The dance-only option costs $40 in advance, $50 at the door.