New Year’s Eve events in Cincinnati as 2021 turns to 2022

As the year winds down, the celebrations ramp up, and there's a proliferation of New Year's Eve happenings around the city guaranteed to help you say "goodbye" (or perhaps "good riddance") to 2021. From family-friendly daytime countdowns and special menus at area restaurants to live music and themed parties, there's something for every taste and budget.

Here's a list of what's going on around the city on Dec. 31.

COMEDY

Downtown: Sal Vulcano & Chris Distefano, 8 p.m., Taft Theatre, 317 E. Fifth St. $39.75-$75. tafttheatre.org.

Liberty Township: Ryan Hamilton's NYE Show, 7:30 and 10 p.m., Funny Bone Comedy Club, 7518 Bales St. Ages 21-up. liberty.funnybone.com.

Montgomery: Mike Cronin, 7:30 and 10 p.m., Go Bananas, 8410 Market Place Lane. Ages 21-up. $20-$40. 513-873-7233; gobananascomedy.com.

Over-the-Rhine: Karaoke, Stand Up and Countdown, 10 p.m., MOTR Pub, 1345 Main St. Comedy with Karl and Andy, party favors, Champagne toast. motrpub.com.

FAMILY

Avondale: Happy Zoo Year, Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, 3400 Vine St. "Party animals" of all ages can ring in the new year with a family-friendly glow party complete with DJ, glow giveaways, games and more. Kid-friendly early countdown at 8 p.m. cincinnatizoo.org.