New Year's Eve Guide

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Can't Miss: Scottsdale's Ultimate Block Party

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The ska-punk wiseacres of Reel Big Fish headline this ginormous Auld Lange Syne affair encompassing three different bars along Craftsman Court in Scottsdale. SoCal reggae/hip-hop act The Dirty Heads are also scheduled to perform, as are local bands Metal Elvis, Letters to Lovers, and Hairforce. A midnight fireworks show, street vendors, and DJ sessions, are also planned. 6 p.m. $10 before 9 p.m., $35 afterwards. See www.ticketmaster.com.

Can't Miss:

James Brown

Tribute

The life and music of the "Hardest Working Man in Entertainment" will be feted by Modern Groove Assembly, Jeremy Ellis, Josh One, and members of UK DJ collective Bugz in the Attic, during The Godfather: A Multimedia Tribute to James Brown at the Sail Inn, 26 South Farmer Avenue in Tempe. The event also serves as a retro costume ball of sorts (where attendees in their funkiest '70s outfits get $5 off admission) featuring hors d'oeuvres, midnight champagne toast, party favors, and more. 8 p.m. $10 pre-sale, $20 at the door. Call 480-966-9565.

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Club Red

Turntablists from five of the PHX's hottest club nights (such as fauxShow, The Shop, Solstice, and Blunt Club) combine forces for an off-the-hook extravaganza of hot beats and dance music treats at Club Red, 2155 East University Drive in Tempe. The lineup includes spin sessions from the likes of Jared Alan, Silver Medallion, Pickster One, Al Page, Benjamin Cutswell, and "house music souldiers" Pete Salaz and Senbad. 8 p.m., $15 pre-sale, $20 at the door. Call 480-966-4733 or visit www.universatilemusic.com.