Irish New Year Party: Fourth annual event rings in 2013 at 4 p.m. on Dec. 31 at Slainte by the Pier bar/ restaurant, 15057 Marine Dr., White Rock. Afternoon event runs from 2 to 5 p.m.; evening event on Dec. 31 ("The Roaring '20s Party") features music by Dominik Heins and Laine Henderson. Info: 778-294-0066, www.slaintebythepier.ca.

Mary's Gunns: Local rock band plays New Year's Eve bash Monday, Dec. 31 at Baselines Pub, 1938 152 St., South Surrey.

Zeke's Liquor Cabinet band plays semi-formal party Dec. 31 at Dublin Crossing pub, 18789 Fraser Hwy., Surrey. Tix $30, 604-575-5470.

Worms Hate Rain: Local band plays New Year's Eve event at Amber Jack's Pub, with free champagne and party favours for midnight, no cover charge. At Compass Point hotel, 9850 King George Blvd., Surrey. Info: 604-495-4091.

Brewmasters' Dinner at Central City Brewing Co., with live music by David Blair and David Anthony, prizes. Dinner ticket is $30, requires a reservation, call 604-582-6620.

Washington Avenue Grill restaurant/bar, on Marine Drive in White Rock, hosts Dec. 31 event with three-course meal and live music, $75. Info: 604-541-4244.

ULounge bar/restaurant in South Surrey spins top-40/house on Dec.

31 with $35 tickets (pre-sale) and $65 "celebration package." Info: 604-542-8580, ulounge.ca.

"Ultimate Dance Party" Dec. 31 at Delta Lion Pub in North Delta, with free champagne and appies at midnight. No cover. At 11186 84th Ave., 604-591-2111.

Kenny "Blues Boss" Wayne performs at New Year's Eve Blues Extravaganza event hosted by White Rock Blues Society, Dec. 31 at Pacific Inn Hotel's Rhumba Room bar, South Surrey. Tickets $100, 604542-6515, whiterockblues.com.

Surrey Rockn New Year's Eve, Dec. 31 at Taquira Jalisco, Surrey. Features live music by Jim Abbott & the Storm and Taryn Laronge. Tickets are $100 each or $180 per couple and includes party favours and prizes, champagne toast at midnight and authentic Mexican dinner.

Info: www.clubzone.com. Mirage New Year's Eve: Fire & Ice, Dec. 31 from 8 p.m.-4 a.m. Featuring Top 40, hip-hop, EDM and party anthem mixes. Advance tickets: $20 (prices subject to increase). www.ticketzone.com. Caribbean New Year's Eve

Dinner & Dance at Elgin Hall in Surrey, Dec. 31. Cocktails at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. Music by Phynest (hip hop), DJs Carl and Kenyon playing soca, reggae, dance hall, Top 40 and more. Tickets, $39 or $25 for dance only. www.clubzone.com.

NYE 2013 at Ocean Beach in White Rock. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Dec. 31. Featuring video dance party with VJ James T and mystery prize giveaway every hour. Tickets $15 + service charges. www.clubzone.com.

Neon New Year's, Xcalibur Bowling Centre, Surrey. 9 p.m.1: 30 a.m., Dec. 31. Tickets $55, includes unlimited bowling and shoes, live DJ & MC, party favours and more. xcaliburbowling.com, 604-580-2600.

New Year's Eve Buffet n' Play at The Great Escape, Surrey. 6-9: 30 p.m., Dec. 31. Event includes deluxe buffet, door prizes, 50/50 draw for adults. thege.ca, 604-530-1400.