New Year’s Eve – where to celebrate

If you’re not up to celebrating New Year’s Eve in D.C. or National Harbor, there are plenty of options closer to home:

The Block – Get Lit Like It’s 2016 NYE Celebration, 4221 John Marr Drive, Annandale, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. DJ, special cocktails, and more.

JV Restaurant – Wicked New Year’s Eve Party, 6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church, Wicked Jezebel starts playing at 9 p.m.

Greenhouse Bistro – 2070 Chain Bridge Road, Tysons, doors open at 9. Upscale dress code. Live band, DJs.

Inca Social – Cocktails Around the World, 3670 Avenir Place, Dunn Loring, 5 p.m.-1 a.m.

Marriott Hotel – 3111 Fairview Park Drive, Falls Church, 4 p.m.-3 a.m. Hosted by the Brothers of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. DJs, live jams, breakfast buffet.

Jammin Java – Ultimate 80s NYE Dance Party, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna, 8 p.m.-1 p.m.

Shipgarten – Masquerade Ball, 7581 Colshire Drive, Tysons, 7 p.m.-2 a.m.

The St. James – Ja Rule & Ashanti concert, 6805 Industrial Road, Springfield, 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m.

Musicbox Karaoke – NYE Countdown Party, 2980 Gallows Road, Merrifield, open karaoke 5-10:30 p.m. Live music until 2 a.m.

B Live – Rockin’ NYE with Mojo Aces, 2854 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.

Maggiano’s Little Italy – Murder, Mystery, and Mayhem, 2001 International Drive, Tysons, 6:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.

Ocean Shack – NYE Party, 2163 N. Glebe Road, Arlington, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.

2941 Restaurant – Special five-course menu, 2941 Fairview Park Drive, Merrifield, 5-10 p.m.

Watch Night, City of Falls Church – 100 block of W. Broad Street, 7-12 p.m. Outdoor and indoor family-friendly activities, including live entertainment, rock-climbing wall, facepainting, fire pits.

First Night Alexandria – Multiple locations in Old Town Alexandria, 2-12 p.m. A family-friendly event with music, dance, comedy, magic, and fireworks.

If you are going to D.C. to party, Metro can help you get home. It’s extended its hours to 2 a.m. on Dec. 31.