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Twelve is just the minimum number of joints we'd expect to see lit up tonight at the Middle East, where Sublime tribute band Badfish channels Bradley Nowell and the mid-1990s to ring in 2009. There may be a few pints of booze present as well. Uncle Billy's Smokehouse opens.

Can you believe there have been 22 James Bond flicks? That's what Wikipedia says, and we all know they've never been wrong. Saint celebrates the Bond theme this New Year's Eve with Quantum of Saint, a Bond-themed evening of DJs, drinking, and even a coat check. Let's hope this one doesn't cause any fights—although some Bondian fighting might be a fun way to close out 2008.

Funnyman Joel McHale of E!'s The Soup will be performing at the Wilbur Theatre this New Year's Eve. Three shows—two on NYE and one on January 1—promise to help you ring in the New Year with a few laughs. The New Year's Eve shows are sold out according to The Wilbur's Website (and people are seeking and selling tickets on Craigslist), but Ticketmaster still found us a single ticket (for those who like to laugh alone). Either way, the New Year's Day show has been added to appease McHale/Soup fans. No word on whether that bikini guy will appear at one of the gigs.

The Beacon Hill Hotel and Bistro (BHHB!) offers three seatings for a delicious fixed-price menu on New Year's Eve in its comfortable yet classy setting. There are a variety of appetizers and desserts available, plus seven incredible entree options. The menu was prepared by executive chef Jason Bond.

Well, our title's a bit of a stretch, but the event promises to be amazing. Ivy Restaurant in downtown Boston is hosting a Tour della Riviera featuring drinks from three countries (Spain, France, and Italy) on the restaurant's three floors. You'll get to try sparkling drinks from each country: Spanish Cava, French Champagne, and Italian Prosecco. The three floors of the restaurant will feature chocolate fountains, champagne fountains, and hors d'oeuvres fountains... okay, maybe they're just hors d'oeuvres trays. Regardless, it promises to be a swank time in a sweet venue, with sassy tunes from DJ Breeazy and DJ Chris Smith.

They are five golden syllables: Resolution Ball. The self-proclaimed longest-running, largest, and best event in Boston takes place this New Year's Eve. Be prepared to dress like a champion (though it's "black tie optional"), drink up, and dance all night at this event for "young professionals." It may not be everyone's thing, but if it's yours—have at it. The Felix Brown Band and DJ Samuel L. will be on hand to play music. Choose to attend just the party (starting 9:30pm), a reception with hors d'oeuvres (8:30pm), or a full-on dinner (7:30pm). Everyone gets a goody bag (apparently worth over $200) at departure.

Boston has been abuzz about the Beehive for a while now. The relatively young joint has chosen a disturbingly apocalyptic theme for its second New Year's bash: "The End is at Hand." If the crashing economy and terrible weather are getting to you, and you don't think you'll live to see Obama save us all, go out in style at the Beehive this NYE. Four fine musicians—singers Shea Rose, Tania Jones and Nadine Ford, plus drummer Jovol Bell—will excite your eardrums, while Pinchbottom Burlesque will take care of your eye candy needs. Beehive Executive Chef Rebecca Newell passes plates of European-inspired fare, and more than 60 different champagnes are available. We'll bet at least one is a far cry from Cook's.

Okay, so there probably won't be any actual circus tents, but Privus is calling its New Year's Eve event Circus for some reason or another. Clowns, maybe? Regardless, it looks like a classier way to spend New Year's than puking into a pitcher at the Silhouette, so give it some consideration if you'd like to dress up but don't want to go downtown. There will be a "chic Japanese buffet" for the sushi-lovers, a champagne toast, and of course DJs to help you dance the night away. We imagine the crowd will look pretty fine, so dust off your good duds for the occasion and leave your sweatpants at home.

Two shiny pins can get you and a friend into First Night Boston, a conglomeration of cultural and crazy events on New Year's Eve. The pins also get you discounts at various retailers in the days leading up to New Year's. What a deal!

There are twelve days left until the big day: December 31, New Year's Eve. What will you be doing that night? If you don't already have plans, we bring you a fun idea for the night for the next twelve days. That's a dozen days of bright ideas... all leading up to the big evening.