Before the millennium wraps up its first quarter, it's time to hit the town for the hottest concerts, comedy shows and parties taking over St. Louis on New Year's Eve. Alonzo Bodden * When: 8 p.
m. and 10:30 p.m.
Dec. 31 * Where: Helium Comedy Club, 1151 St Louis Galleria Street, Richmond Heights * How much: $34-$138 * More info: st-louis.heliumcomedy.
com After winning Season 3 of the NBC show "Last Comic Standing" in 2004, comedian Alonzo Bodden went mainstream, even getting a role in "Bringing Down the House" with Queen Latifah and Steve Martin. Now, Bodden is ringing in the New Year in St. Louis with two shows at Helium Comedy Club.
Goldrush: A Spectaculaire New Year's Eve * When: 9 p.m. Dec.
31 * Where: Casa Loma Ballroom, 3354 Iowa Avenue * How much: $55-$525 * More info: eventbrite.com Throw on your cowboy boots and get ready for a Midwest hoedown at Goldrush. Enjoy aerial performances, festive games, live music, a Wild West photo booth, burlesque shows and more.
St. Louisans celebrate the start of 2024 Kayla Moore, left, and ShaTonya McClain smooch in front of 2024 balloons during a photo op at AfroSexyCool’s New Year’s Eve party at Zack in Midtown St. Louis before ringing in the new year together.
New Year’s Eve Black Tie Gala * When: 9 p.m. Dec.
31 * Where: Vue 17, University Tower 1034 South Brentwood Boulevard Suite 1702, Richmond Heights * How much: $50-$75 * More info: eventbrite.com Enjoy an vice-free evening with Nocturnal STL, a new nightlife alternative .