Thanksgiving Eve is one of the busiest nights of the year for local nightlife venues and 2011 is bringing everything from Wild Turkey shots to reality stars to our shores.
Thanksgiving Eve Party @ Dublins
Party with the cast of Oxygen’s Bad Girls Club. 2002 Jericho Tpke., New Hyde Park. 516-352-9131. www.dublinpub.net
Thanksgiving Eve @ Silk Ultra Lounge
With the Pussycat Dolls’ Jessica Sutta performing. 573 Nesconset Highway, Hauppauge. 631-979-0400. www.lisilk.com
SpanksGiving @ Katie’s
The annual wild spanking contest for cash prizes. 145 W. Main St., Smithtown. 631-360-8556. www.katiesofsmithtown.com
Thanksgiving Eve @ Governor’s, McGuire’s & Brokerage Comedy Clubs
Featuring two shows by Dave Attell at Governor’s, John Valby at McGuire’s and Otto and George at the Brokerage.
Weedsgiving Eve @ Mulcahy’s Wantagh
Two-for-one bottled beers and drinks from 4-8 p.m., Sam Adams Roll Out Party from 8-10 p.m., DJ Mikey C and VJ Jonny K all night, plus get your Winter Weeds VIP Cards this night only. 3232 Railroad Ave., Wantagh. www.muls.com
Turkey Slider Eating Contest @ McFadden’s
$1 mugs, $250 cash prize for winner. 210 Merrick Rd., Rockville Centre. 516-442-2600. www.mcfaddensrvc.com
Thanksgiving Eve Bash @ Napper Tandy’s—Smithtown
With live music by the Zoo. 15 E. Main St., Smithtown. 631-360-0606. www.nappertandys.com
TKA Live @ Four Food Studio
Four decades of incredible dance music live in the lounge all night long. 515 Broadhollow Rd., Melville. www.fourfoodstudio.com
Thanksgiving Eve @ Zachary’s
Featuring C&C Music Factory live with Freedom Williams and DJ/VJ Rio. 1916 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow. 516-794-9770. www.zacharysny.com
Night Before Thanksgiving @ Mr. Beery’s
Wild Turkey shooters, pumpkin ale and other drink specials. 4019 Hempstead Tpke., Bethpage. 516-731-9579. www.mrbeerys.com
Thanksgiving Eve Party @ Port Jazz
Featuring Big Shot & DJ Cleveland. 201 Main St., Port Jefferson. 631-476-7600. 201 Main St., Port Jefferson. 631-476-7600. www.portjazz.com
Battle of the Bands @ The Paramount
Local bands celebrate Thanksgiving Eve in front of music industry judges for a chance at $5,000 and an opening gig at the Paramount. 370 New York Ave., Huntington. 631-673-7300. www.paramountny.com
Thanksgiving Eve Party @ Nutty Irishman—Farmingdale
Live music by Peat Moss, $3 Jager Shots and $2 Buds. 323 Main St., Farmingdale. 516-293-9700. www.thenuttyirishman.com
Thanksgiving Circus @ Lizard Lounge
The only gay club night on Thanksgiving Eve. 4589 Sunrise Hwy, Bohemia. 631-244-7300. www.lizardloungeli.com
Thanksgiving Eve Party @ Painters
With Mean Machine and Steve Strecker. 416 South Country Road, Brookhaven Hamlet. www.paintersrestaurant.com
Thanksgiving Eve Party @ Sugar
With Mystic and DJ Riz. 246 Voice Rd., Carle Place. 516-248-7600. www.sugarli.com
Wild Turkey Party @ T.J. Finley’s
$4 Wild Turkey shots, $5 bomb shots and drink specials. 42 E. Main St., Bay Shore. 631-647-4856. www.tjfinleys.com
Thanksgiving Eve @ The Scene
A sexy night out with more than 50 of the hottest dancers. 70 Motor Parkway, Commack. www.thesceneli.com
Thanksgiving Eve Party @ Glo
The biggest night of the year with Theo and opening sets by Justin Michaels and Jason Drazen. 737 Merrick Ave., Westbury. www.glonightclubli.com