HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS NEW YEAR'S.

Byline: - Nicole Sunkes

Amalfi Ristorante, Room 5 Lounge and Acme Theatre offer a combined New Year's Party, 9 p.m. Dec. 31 to 2 a.m. Jan. 1 ($135/dinner, all-night open bar, comedy/variety show). Call [phone] for more information.

The Annual One-Time-Only New Year's Eve Revue!, song, dance and comedy from Santa Monica Playhouse productions. 6 ($40) and 9:30 p.m. ($50) Dec. 31 at the Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 Fourth St., Santa Monica. [phone], Ext. 1. Web: www.santamonicaplayhouse.com.

Bonaventure Hotel presents ``GIANT Venture 2004,'' with three grand ballrooms, rooftop gardens, revolving lounges, an outdoor stage and a pool deck. 2 p.m. Dec. 31 to 2 a.m. Jan. 1 ($75 general, $150 VIP) at the hotel, 404 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles. [phone].

The Derby presents Steve Lucky and the Rhumba Bums. 8 p.m. Dec. 31 ($40 general, includes buffet, party favors and champagne toast, $75 per person for two person minimum tables, $100/per person for four person minimum booths) at 4500 Los Feliz Blvd., Hollywood. 21 and over. [phone].

Ha Ha Cafe offers ``The Right Stuff,'' conservative comedians doing stand-up. 7 and 10:30 p.m. Dec. 31 ($25 person, two-drink minimum) at the cafe, 5010 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. [phone].

Hilton Woodland Hills presents Marilyn King with the John Hammond All-Star Jazz Sextet, dinner 7 to 11 p.m., music at 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dec. 31 ($25 music, $42 dinner) at the hotel, 6360 Canoga Ave., Woodland Hills. [phone], Ext. 2588.

The Hollywood Arena hosts a New Year's Eve party, with Bonnie Pointer of the Pointer Sisters, five DJs, five dance floors, two patios and other live performers. 8 p.m. Dec. 31 to 4 a.m. Jan. 1 ($30 general, $75 to $125 VIP, $50 at the door) at the Hollywood Arena, 6655 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood. 21 and over. [phone].

The Ice House presents Orny Adams, Kevin Jordan and Don Barnhart, dinner 6 p.m. with 8 p.m. showtime, dinner 9 p.m. with 10 and 10:30 p.m. showtimes Dec. 31 ($35 to $55/performances only, dinner not included) at 24 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena. Reservations required, [phone].

Kodak Theatre presents the Doors of the 21st Century, 9 p.m. Dec. 31. 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. [phone].

Los Angeles Philharmonic performs with Pink Martini, an eclectic lounge band. 7 and 10:30 p.m. Dec. 31 ($45 to $90) at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, 151 S. Olive St., Los Angeles. [phone].

Sacred Fools Theatre offers ``Fast and Loose,'' eight short plays. 8 p.m. Dec. 31 ($15) at 660 N. Heliotrope Drive, Hollywood. [phone].

St. Charles Parish Hall is throwing a New Year's Eve Dance Party, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 31 to 12:30 a.m. Jan. 1 ($15 members, $20 nonmembers) at 10834 Moorpark St., North Hollywood. [phone].

Sports Club/LA offers KidTribe, with several rooms for kids to dance, play games and watch movies. 7 p.m. Dec. 31 to 9 a.m. Jan. 1 ($100 sleepover, $65 for 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. only) at the Sports Club/LA, 1803 Pontius Ave., West Los Angeles. For kids 5 to 12 years old. [phone].

Ticket to Ride, a tribute to the Beatles. 8:30 p.m. Dec. 31 ($10 to $30) at the Madrid Theatre, 21622 Sherman Way, Canoga Park. [phone], www.madridtheatre.org.

Typhoon presents Les McCann and Friends and a Pan-Asian dinner menu, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 31 ($95 person, includes midnight champagne toast, dinner, and two performances) at the restaurant, 3221 Donald Douglas Loop South, Santa Monica Airport. [phone].

Uncle Chen's presents HaHaHanukkah, stand-up comedy and dinner. 6 and 9 p.m. Dec. 31 ($35/includes dinner) at 16624 Ventura Blvd., Encino. [phone].

Universal City Walk, offers a street celebration with live music and a screening of the Times Square ball drop in New York City. 9 p.m. Dec. 31 to 1 a.m. Jan. 1 (free) at City Walk, Universal Studios. [phone]. Web: www.citywalkhollywood.com.