It was a very good year.

DRINK
Standing on Stardust
What: Get past the velvet rope for The Bon Vivants’s disco-themed bash. Indulge in four signature cocktails, bubbly at midnight, ’70s-inspired snacks by a Trick Dog chef, go-go dancers, and vintage tunes from the one and only Bus Station John.
Why: Your dreams realized in the form of a 5-foot-tall unicorn ice luge.
When: Fri., 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: Burritt Room, 417 Stockton St., b/t Sutter & Bush Sts., 2nd flr. (415-816-8855). Tickets ($85) online at brownpapertickets.com.

DANCE
Sunset Honey New Year’s Eve
What: Two of SF’s biggest party crews (Sunset and Honey Soundsystem) join forces at Public Works to ring in 2011 with eleven DJs, including Kim Ann Foxman of Hercules and Love Affair fame.
Why: Just $25 for a hard day’s night of partying.
When: Fri., 9:30 p.m.-5 a.m.
Where: 161 Erie St., at Mission St. (415-820-1664). Tickets online at brownpapertickets.com ($25) or at the door ($30).

SKATE
New Year’s Eve Roller Disco
What: The masterminds behind SF Indiefest bring you an all-night roller-skating party with a dance floor rocking new-wave beats for those who can’t seem to get on a roll. Oh, costumes are obviously encouraged.
Why: Start your January workout plan early.
When: Fri., 8 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: CellSpace, 2050 Bryant St., b/t 18th & 19th Sts. (415-820-3907). Tickets ($10) online at brownpapertickets.com.

ROCK
Hemlock Tavern’s New Year’s Eve Bash
What: Travel back in time to celebrate the future with the ’60s surf rock sounds of The Growlers, special guests and DJs, and a champagne toast for $15 at our favorite Polk Street haunt.
Why: Dive into a new year.
When: Fri., 7 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: 1131 Polk St., b/t Sutter & Post Sts. (415-596-7777). Tickets online at brownpapertickets.com.

Photo: MacQ / Flickr