It’s been a fantastic year for Oakland, which is one of the most vibrant cities, culturally speaking, in the world!!!  If you’re still wondering what to do for NYE (your last chance to go out this year!), scroll down for our curated list.

There’s something for every taste and age group happening at a diverse range of venues: a world music-themed boat cruise on the bay; a free admission option with art and black roots music at Blackball Universe; bass and electronic sounds at The New Parish; Top Ten Social’s annual NYE extravaganza happening at three different venues; and funk heroes Con Funk Shun at Yoshi’s.

We’re excited to announce that in the new year, Oakulture will bring you our weekly list of hand-picked, music, arts and cultural events, starting January 6th. From the Oakulture crew, we wish you a happy new year!

“Destino: Nuevo” New Year’s Eve 2015 Boat Party

“Destino: Nuevo” New Year’s Eve 2015 Boat Party featuring music by DJs Jose Marquez, Cecil, Emancipacion and special guests, 12/31, 8:30 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. (Boarding begins at 8:30 p.m., boat departs at 9:30 p.m., and returns at 1 a.m.), $70.00, 21+, “Bay Celebrations” (Vessel), Jack London Square’s Webster St. Pier (base of Webster St.), near Il Pescatore Restaurant, Oakland. www.skinworldwide.net. » Buy Tickets.

Blackball Universe “YouTag” New Years Party 

Blackball Universe “YouTag” New Years Party with Fantastic Negrito, food, drinks, and art, 12/31, 7 p.m. – 3 a.m., Free Admission (donations encouraged), All Ages, Blackball Universe, 230 Madison St., Jack London Square, Oakland. www.blackballuniverse.com.

Top Ten Social’s OAK NYE 2015

Lungomare party with DJs Hector, Manny Black, Nina Sol, and Platurn, hosted by Kev Choice, Kola & Sayre Piotrkowski, 12/31, 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. (dinner), 9:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. (party), $30.00, $66.00 with dinner, 21+, Lungomare, 1 Broadway, Oakland. www.oaknye.com. » Buy Tickets.

Ozumo party with DJs heyLove* and Sake One, hosted by Bryant Terry, Sterling James and Tyranny, 12/31, 9 p.m. – 2 a.m., $20.00, 21+, Ozumo, 2251 Broadway, Oakland. www.oaknye.com. » Buy Tickets.

Parliament party with DJs Davey D, Dion Decibels, and Lady Ryan, hosted by Chaney, 12/31, 8 p.m. – 2 a.m., $20.00, 21+, Parliament, 811 Washington St., Oakland. www.oaknye.com. » Buy Tickets.

Con Funk Shun NYE Throwdown

Con Funk Shun NYE Throwdown, 12/31, 8:00 p.m., 11:00 p.m., $69-$99, All Ages, Yoshi’s Oakland, 510 Embarcadero West, Jack London Square, Oakland. www.yoshis.com. » Buy Tickets.

Wormhole NYE with Haywyre, Freddy Todd and Kool A.D. & More

Haywyre, Freddy Todd and Kool A.D. and more, 12/31, 9:00 p.m.-4:00 a.m., $27.00-$35.00 (limited $20.00 family discount tickets are available here), 21 and over, The New Parish, 1743 San Pablo Ave., Oakland. www.thenewparish.com. » Buy Tickets.

Oakulture’s Event List is compiled by Zsa-Zsa Rensch. Connect with her on Twitter at @zsazsa.

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