Resolution The Party: Kick off New Year’s weekend with Resolution The Party, taking place in the heart of Hillcrest on Fifth Avenue, between Pennsylvania to Robinson streets, from at 7:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Headliners include Sheen Easton, En Vogue, June and Bonnie Pointer (formerly of the Pointer Sisters) and Danielle LoPresti and The Masses. DJ Klaus spins on the dance floor, and there will also be circus street performers and astrological readings. General admission is $94. VIP package is $160 with access to VIP tented area, complimentary food and a meet and greet with main stage performers. Call (619) 501-7094 for tickets or visit www.outmall.com.

Makai: The cover band, which incorporates high-energy dance, old school and funk styles, plays Humphrey’s Backstage Lounge (2241 Shelter Island Dr.) at 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $10. (619) 224-3577.

Lavender Lens New Year’s Party: Lavender Lens’ “Kiss 2005 Good Bye” bash takes place at The Flame, beginning at 8:00 p.m. Dress in white/silver and receive $2 off the cover. There will be a free buffet from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. Party favors will be distributed and a champagne toast at midnight is on the house. The girls from Déjà Vu will entertain. Presale tickets are $10, and are available at Numbers and The Flame. Call (619) 291-8823 or e-mail editor@thelavender.com for more information.

The Dragon Ball: The San Diego Museum of Man celebrates the New Year with international art, culture and sounds with two stages of entertainment. Performances include Urban Tribal Dance Company, Mythologram Theatre, Karsh Kale, Janaka and Robin Roth. DJs include Sean Perry and Dr. Sergio. Gourmet items with organic vegan options will be served. Tickets are $60. The event takes place from 9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Call (619) 231-2001 for tickets. The Museum of Man is located at 2350 El Prado in Balboa Park.

Six Degrees New Year’s Eve Bash: Doors open at 9:00 p.m. with a $10 cover and a $5 cover for those dressed in formal attire or as a Hollywood star or starlet. Shot specials will be offered throughout the night, and DJ Moody spins. There will also be a balloon drop, giveaways, free hors d’oeuvres and a champagne toast at midnight. Free rides home will be provided by Women Moto (in cars, not on their bikes – in case you were wondering). Six Degrees is located at 3175 India St. (619) 296-6789.

Hamburger Mary’s champagne brunch: Come down and get rid of your New Year’s Eve hangover with some hearty food and mimosas. All-you-can-eat brunch and all-you-can-drink mimosas is $17.99. Brunch is served from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Lines may be long, so get there early. Hamburger Mary’s is located at 308 University Ave. (619) 491-0400.

5 Minute Man: Sick of meeting men in bars? Family Health Centers of San Diego’s Gay Men’s Health Program conducts this fun and interactive alternative to meeting guys in San Diego. The free event is held at the Joyce Beers Community Center (by Trader Joe’s in Hillcrest) at 7:00 p.m. on the first Sunday of the month. Refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Luis Salazar at (619) 515-2446 ext. 2942.

Open mic at Lestat’s: Chill in the spacious, chic/goth comfort zone of Lestat’s Coffee House in North Park. Monday is open-mic night from 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. with a sign up at 6:00 p.m. Every night there is live music and an eclectic collection of overstuffed chairs, chaise lounges and Victorian sofas to watch it on. If you’re hungry, there is good food at the bakery towards the back. There is also a furnished reading room and Internet access for the less socially inclined. (619) 282-0437.

Free admission Tuesdays: Several museums in Balboa Park offer free admission on Tuesday. The first Tuesday of the month includes the San Diego Model Railroad Museum, the Natural History Museum and the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center. The Timken Museum of Art is always free. Call (619) 239-0512 for museum hours and further information.

Adult Night at Skateworld: Although not as many velour pullovers and legwarmers as there used to be, the announcer still calls “couples” skates and the disco ball keeps spinning at Skateworld in Linda Vista every Tuesday night from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Bust out your best moves from the ’80s, or take a 45-minute beginners class at 6:30 p.m. to learn how to roll. Bring your own wheels, or rent skates for $3 to $3.75. (858) 560-9349.

Jazz in the Park: Kick off the New Year with a CD-release concert featuring the new quintet Cannonball-Coltrane Project, led by charismatic Los Angeles bassist Luther Hughes. This group pays tribute to the original, legendary 1959 album of music that Cannonball Adderley called “swingin’, good feelin’ and blusey.” The event begins at 5:30 p.m. at the San Diego Museum of Art’s James S. Copley Auditorium, located in Balboa Park. (619) 232-7931.

Organic gourmet meal: Kung Food offers a full-service, sit down, gourmet five-course meal with organic wine each Wednesday from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. for $35. The dining experience features table cloths, candles, plate ware and cutlery, music, a black-tie wait staff and new food dishes made fresh while you wait. Make your reservation by the Monday prior. Kung Food is located at 2949 Fifth Ave. in Bankers Hill. (619) 298-7302.

Thursday Night Thing: Every first Thursday of the month, the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego hosts TNT (Thursday Night Thing), an ongoing program in the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego’s downtown galleries. With everything from slide jams, DJ lessons and poetry readings to live bands, artists’ talks and video projections, TNT’s eclectic events are occasions to interact with the arts and artists in the San Diego area. TNT begins at 7:00 p.m. Admission is $3. The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego is located at 1001 Kettner Blvd. (619) 234-1001.

Sue Palmer Supper Club: Sue Palmer plays with Deejha Marie and Sharon Shufelt at Martinis Above Fourth every Thursday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. See the Queen of Boogie-Woogie on the beautiful grand piano at the’50s-style supper club, located at 3940 Fourth Ave. Take the elevator up to the second floor. (619) 400-4500.