When it comes to ringing in the New Year, there are lots of fun and festive options to choose from in Chicago. Here's a sample of what's happening.

BERLIN "Beat-Dazzled NYE Party" features a live performance by Leslie & The Lys @ 10pm w/ DJs Greg Haus and Chester supplying the beats all night long. Doors open @ 9pm. $25 tickets available at www.berlinchicago.com .

BOOM BOOM ROOM House-heads will gather in Wicker Park at Ohm Nightclub w/ DJs Jon Cutler, Michael Serafini, Just Joey, Andre Harris, John Curley supplying the beats.

CIRCUIT NIGHT CLUB Featuring DJs LuLu & Daniel Burrero, hostesses Veronica Zaid & Paula Sinclaire, a Champagne toast, and a money filled balloon drop. $30 advance ($15 w/ Circuit Card) or $50 at the door ($25). 8pm-4am.

COCKTAIL The NYE's version of "Sexy Circus" features Carla Starla as the ringmaster who works the crowd with her upbeat singing voice and masterful house music DJing. Sexy Go-Go Boys will be on hand to help deliver an unforgettable night of drunken debauchery. Doors open @ 7pm. NO COVER.

ENCOMPASS "NYE Bash" has a wallet friendly $10 cover and comes with a Champagne toast, cash balloon drop, light hors d'oeuvres, and music by DJ Tiff.

HAMBURGER MARY'S / MARY'S ATTIC "Club 5400" will see both floors open for this disco-infused NYE party w/ DJ Plez providing the musical soundscape. It features an appetizer buffet, party favors, and a Champagne toast, all for $10 advance. 9pm-2am

HUNTERS This suburban celebration features DJ Ron G in the booth, party favors, and a confetti blast at midnight. Open late until 4am.

HYDRATE "New Year's Carnivale!" begins at 8pm with a hosted bar pre-party featuring Pink Vodka cocktails, Bud Light, and an appetizer buffet. Pre-party tickets: $35 advance / $40 door. At 11pm, celebrate a NYC-style New Year's w/ DJ Laura B and a Champagne toast at Midnight. A limited number of $50 VIP All-Access Passes w/ "In & Out, No Waiting" privileges. Open late until 4am.

MINIBAR A $20 ticket provides for party favors and a Champagne toast while $275 gets your group of six a premium bottle of liquor, appetizers, private seating, and a dedicated server. A limited menu is available until midnight for the hungry.

ROSCOE'S Hors d'oeuvres buffet, party favors, complimentary coat check, and Roscoe's signature Long Island Ice Tea pitchers for $14. $20 cover and no advance tickets sales, so get there early. 7pm-2am.

SCARLET BAR "Moulin Rouge New Year's Eve" party features DJs Teri Bristol and Psycho Bitch and a Champagne toast. There will $100 Effen Bottle Service, $4 Jager Shots and Svedka Drinks, and $3 PBR and Labatt's Tall Boys. No Cover.

SIDETRACK "New Year's Eve 2009" will include noise makers, party favors, and their signature New Year's Babies. Hors d'oeuvres served from 7pm-10pm with a Champagne toast at midnight. Advance tickets $25 (with a portion of the proceeds going to Equality Illinois PAC) available at www.EQIL.org / $30 door.

SPIN NIGHTCLUB "Retro Prom NYE Bash" begins @ 8:30pm with a transformation of the club into a high school gymnasium and includes an unlimited bar package until midnight, unlimited hors d'oeuvres complete with a sweets table and a chocolate fountain, and a Champagne toast. DJ Chris Eterno and VJ Riley York provide the entertainment. Limited pre-sale $45 tickets available/$75 @ the door.

TOUCHÉ "31st Annual Black & Blue New Year's Eve Party" starts at 9pm and includes a free buffet, raffles and party favors. After a midnight toast the lights go out! 2009 "gets off" to a hot and wild start.

WILD PUG The party starts at 8pm w/ DJ Bobby Marley and will feature party favors, a balloon drop, complimentary coat check, Champagne toast at midnight, and a special visit by "Shot-zee" Baby New Year. DJ Oskar takes over the music at 11pm. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door, with a portion of the proceeds going to the Northern Illinois Pug Rescue and Adoption Foundation..