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Weekend Planner: New Years Events in the 818

Music and comedy to move you into the New Year

When/Where: Through New Years Day, 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City

Why Go: There are nightly music events for all ages, such as a DJ Dance Party and a holiday light and music show.

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When/Where:  New Years Eve, 8 p.m. Theatre West, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd. West, Los Angeles. 

Why Go:  Comedian Bruce Fine presents a Vegas style, all-star comedy and music show with food and drinks.

Pricing: $34.99-$49.99

Five for Fighting New Years Eve

When/Where: New Years Eve, 9 p.m., The Canyon Club,  28912 Roadside Drive Agoura Hills.

Why Go: Valley-born Grammy nominated singer/songwriter John Ondrasik is known for his songs "Superman" "100 Years," "The Riddle," and "Freedom Never Cries"—and his playing them on New Years Eve at this cozy dinner club.

Pricing: $45-$65  

Sam Harris & Friends

When/Where: New Years Eve, 4 p.m. and 10 p.m., El Portal Theatre, 5269 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood.

Why Go: Sam Harris has gone from Star Search to Broadway to entertaining all over the world. Early show includes holiday desserts and champagne. Late show adds hats, horns and dancing.

Pricing: $45-$150; For Tickets call: 818-508-4200/866-811-4111. Or order online:

A Swingin’ New Years at Vitello’s

When/Where: New Years Eve, 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. Vitello's Jazz & Supper Club, 4349 Tujunga Avenue , Studio City

Why Go: It’s Bebop to Hip Hip with James Torme (that’s Mel’s son) and Danny Janklow.

Pricing: Dinner Show 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. $35, Dinner Show and Party 10 p.m.-1 p.m. $75

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