While I know it’s way late, I’m still posting it as promised. So far this is much sparser than last year’s. I may be adding to this list as the holiday approaches. This time around, I’m focusing more on NYE events that would otherwise receive minimal to no publicity, so otherwise well-publicized events may be omitted.

Unless otherwise noted, events end at 2am. Events known to be 21 and over only are thusly noted.

Friday 12-31

Allen Oldies Band and David Beebe & the Conrads, Continental Club, 3700 Main, 8pm, no cover. Ring in the new year with one of the best oldies bands based in Houston, joined this year by special guests visiting from Marfa. 10-S-NYE-1

New Year’s Eve 2011 “Puttin’ On the Glitz” at Mezzanine Lounge, 8pm. $35 advance tickets, $50 at the door. 21+. 10-S-NYE-2

BombaChica and Adrian Zavala, Bohemeo’s, 708 Telephone, 8pm, $10. 10-S-NYE-3

Cafesitos, 3750 S. Mason (Katy), 6pm. Featuring Cuban dance music alongside the usual restaurant fare. 10-S-NYE-4

DaquiRitas 5th Annual NYE Party, “A Black & White Affair,” 20801 Gulf Freeway (Webster), doors 8pm, $5 (before 10pm) / $?? (after 10pm). 10-S-NYE-5

Crooked Ferret, 11835 Jones Road, 8pm, no cover. Featuring live music from two different bands. 10-S-NYE-6