"”The 4th Annual New Year’s Eve Formal Kegger at UP!” — essentially a “house party at a bar” (8 p.m. to 3 a.m.) — includes AYCD, pour-your-own beer kegs, canned beers, select liquor, complimentary appetizers, Jell-O shots, and a toast for the ball drop aired on a dizzying number of TVs ($70). Look for plenty of cutouts of Taylor Swift (this year’s muse). Sister spots Barrel and The Eastern also have fun parties planned." - Tierney Plumb