Free Stuff in Las Vegas Baby

Sure, you could spend $100+ per person for the privilege of ringing in the new year with the beautiful people. Heck, you might even catch a glimpse of the back of Fergie’s head or Usher’s entourage or Kim Kardashian’s….er…assets as she and her sisters are whisked away to the VIP area of some posh nightclub on The Strip.

But you don’t have to spend an arm and a leg to enjoy New Year’s Eve in Sin City.

If you’re looking for an inexpensive way to celebrate there are several locations away from the strip (and a couple on it) that are offering free admission, live entertainment and the obligatory drink specials:

Aliante Station

ETA Lounge – Live DJ and champagne toast at midnight.

Charlie’s Bar (N. Jones & Lake Mead)

$300 free video poker tournament starting at 7 pm. Party favors, drink specials and giveaways. Free champagne toast at midnight.

Excalibur

Dick’s Last Resort – Party will have live music, free lap dances and midnight Jello shots.

Frankie’s Tiki Room

Complimentary Fink Bomb shots at Hawaii New Year (2 am Pacific time).

Gold Coast

Gold Coast Showroom – Live entertainment by Crush.

Lucky Club Casino

Casino floor - Giveaways, live entertainment and champagne toast at midnight.

The Orleans

Brendan’s Irish Pub – Live music by Killian’s Angels. 9 pm-1 am.

Bourbon Street Cabaret - Live music by Volume Six. 9 pm-3 am.

PT’s Pub

All area locations – Live DJ starts at 10 pm. $2 specials start at 12:01 am with nine menu items for $2. Complimentary appetizers and discounts with bottle service.

Bob Dancer holds his eighth consecutive week of free video poker lessons at South Point. This week’s focus is on 9/6 Jacks or Better Multi-Strike. The class for beginners runs from 1 pm-2:30 pm and intermediate instruction will be from 3 pm-4 pm. Anyone of legal gambling age is welcome to attend. Head for the northeast corner of the casino and learn from the master.

MMA Xplosion is looking for three hotties to serve as “Vegas and Islands” official ring girls at Planet Hollywood on Jan. 10. If you’ve got what it takes (…or just want to see it in action) show up at Hawaiian Tropic Zone tonight. Contestants need to sign up by 11 pm and will be asked to strut their sexy stuff in an appropriate bikini or outfit before a panel of judges. Three winners will be chosen to appear at the big fight and first place takes home $500. Sounds by Vegas Vibe.

Help the CatHouse Loungerie and Restaurant at the Luxor celebrate one year of intimate dining and seductive nightlife this evening with complimentary Ketel One Vodka cocktails. Restaurant opens at 5:30 pm and the ultralounge opens at 10:30 pm.

The Beauty Bar on Fremont Street throws its annual holiday party featuring the debut of Toni James, Sin City’s only drag queen bartender. Entertainment includes live music and dancers. Ladies drink free champagne. No cover charge. Doors open at 9 pm.

The exclusive Foundation Room at the House of Blues opens its doors this evening for a Pre New Year’s Eve Bash. Resident DJ Jason Lema spins tunes and doors open at 11 pm. Mention “Original Sin” at the door for free admission. Chance to win a pair of tickets to see Akon at the House of Blues on New Year’s Eve in the Music Hall.

Fiesta Henderson and Fiesta Rancho are giving away a free 2009 calendar to anyone who shows their Amigo Card (free sign up for those who don’t have one yet) from 11 am-7 pm. Get your calendar at Fiesta Henderson in front of Amigo’s Cantina and at Fiesta Rancho next to the Sobe Ice Arena. One gift per person, per account.

Meet Michael Godard – also known as the rock star of the art world – at his Oh My Godard Galleries at the Miracle Mile shops on The Strip from 5 pm-10 pm. Godard is known for his artwork which puts green olives in whimsical settings doing rather ordinary things.

Sunday School at Body English returns from winter break with a special appearance by LL Cool J as he hosts the Club Paradise holiday party. All ladies dressed in schoolgirl outfits drink free champagne.

Hawaiian Tropic Zone throws a UFC after fight party where ladies drink free Snow Queen vodka, 11 pm-midnight. CD Dollaway and the MTX Audio Fight Team host the festivities. Appearances scheduled by Ryan “Darth” Bader, World Extreme Cagefighters Jamie “The Worm” Varner and Aaron “A-Train” Simpson, and UFC Champion Dale Hartt. Music by DJ Timbo.

Hagar 18 performs their tribute to Megadeath at the Railhead at Boulder Station. Free admission. Doors open at 10:15 pm.

Cherry Nightclub at Red Rock Resort is still giving away $1000’s in Brokedown hats and scarves at tonight’s Stimulus Saturdays event.

Sin City Sinners take the stage at Green Valley Ranch’s Ovation Lounge with special guest Mark Kendall of Great White. Doors open at 11 pm.