There is so much to choose from this New Year's Eve in Sacramento. New Year's dancing venues are detailed in this article. Sacramento Press community contributor Barbara Ambler-Thomas wrote about the Empress Hornblower Cruise in Old Sacramento and Julia Beckner previewed several family activities.

The following is a guide to several of Sacramento's New Year's Eve concerts featuring (mostly) local bands.

Twitch Angry, White Minorities, Prylosis, Nekrosylum, Chernobog and Lycanthrope

What: "New Year's Cancer's Evel" will feature metal and punk bands, hosted by music video and MySpace star Metal Sanaz. The event is also a cancer research fundraiser for the Derek's Wish Foundation. All ages.

Where: The Colonial Theatre, 3522 Stockton Blvd.

When: 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Cost: $10 at the door

Three Bad Jacks, The Secretions, Baby and The Problem Girls

What: Punk Rock New Year's Eve at The Blue Lamp, 21+

Where: The Blue Lamp Lounge, 1400 Alhambra Blvd.

When: Doors open at 8 p.m., show at 9 p.m.

Cost: $12 in advance (click here), $15 at the door

Richard March, The Inversions, Pushtonawanda

What: New Year's Eve Extravaganza of folk and indie rock. All ages.

Where: Fox & Goose Pub and Restaurant, 1001 R St.

When: 8 p.m.

Cost: Free

Dirt Nasty, Andre Legacy, Justin Barnes, Dominic "D-Trix" Sandoval, nearly a dozen DJs

What: A live hip-hop show, dancing and all-inclusive well drinks and beer are included with tickets to this show. 21+

Where: The Elks Building, 921 11th St., Grand Ballroom and House Mezannine

When: 8 p.m. to 3 a.m.

Cost: $75 presale (purchase here), $100 door. VIP booths range from $900 to $3,000 and can be purchased by calling 530-870-7049 or emailing vip@sacnewyears.com. Tickets after 1 a.m. cost $25.

Lite Brite, Storytellers and Shades of Grey

What: Jerry Perry Presents hosts a New Year's rock'n'roll concert. 21+

Where: Old Ironsides, 1901 10th St.

When: 9 p.m.

Cost: $7 at the door

The Mother Hips, The Parson Readheads

What: Marilyn's annual New Year's Eve Bash. 21+

Where: Marilyn's on K, 908 K St.

When: 9 p.m.

Cost: Sold out.

Sources: emusiconnect.com, undietacos.org, sacramento365.com