Nightlife notebook: Your high-octane NYE party planner

OK, I lied. I've got to give a few recommendations for those who want a louder, faster, higher-proof night on Dec. 31. The following parties just sound too fun to pass up.

Aria at the Jeune Lune

The old theater space has been re-imagined as a stunning party lair. Its first big-time NYE event features music by the Sound in Motion DJ armada, plus live art installations and food by Crave. (9 p.m. 105 N. 1st St., Mpls. $35 presale. 651-321-1853. www.thejeunelune.com.)

Club Jäger

If the hand-numbered letter-pressed tickets are any indication, this dance party by the Wants Vs. Needs DJ crew should be something special. (10 p.m. 923 Washington Av. N., Mpls. $15. 612-332-2686. www.clubjager.com.)

Honey

The underground club has dubbed its party "Occupy New Year's Eve 2012." DJ Flipstyle is on the turntables, there's an all-you-can-drink option ($35-$45) and Honey is promising "better bathroom access than Zuccotti Park in Manhattan." Ha! (8 p.m. 205 E. Hennepin Av., Mpls. $5 presale/ $15 door. 612-746-0306. www.nyeparty2012.com.)

"Hipshaker" is a dance night unlike any other in the Twin Cities, where the DJs spin only 45s of rare soul and funk. (9 p.m. 315 14th Av. SE., Mpls. $5. 612-331-9800. www.kittycatklub.net.)

First Avenue

No hype needed for this lineup of DJs -- Get Cryphy, Soviet Panda, Roy Freedom, DJ Smitty and Verb X. (8 p.m. 701 1st Av. N., Mpls. $5 presale/ $20 door. 612-332-1775. www.first-avenue.com.)

Hell's Kitchen

This trio (Shannon Blowtorch, Nadine Dubois and Sweetpea) is back with another sure-to-sell-out Grown & Sexy dance/drag party. (9 p.m. 80 S. 9th St., Mpls. $10. 612-332-4700. www.hk-underground.com.)