Wed. Dec. 31 

We've got on a bit in this space about the burlesque revival that's taken hold in these parts, and we reckon we'll continue to give a shout-out to the the scene. The hot South End restaurant/club the Beehive, is calling its New Year's Eve party "The End is Near." There's a pun in this. See, it's featuring Pinchbottom Burlesque. What, you say, is Pinchbottom Burlesque? The trusty Beehive spokesman JP Faeilla tells us it "is where burlesque meets theater, buys it a drink, and takes it to bed. 'Pinchbottom Burlesque' is both the name of a production company that produces themed & scripted burlesque shows in New York City, and the title under which its two creators -- Nasty Canasta (in photo) and Jonny Porkpie -- perform as a duet. Each show has a theme, so you can pretty much guess what this'll be from the title. Also on the bill: soul music from Reality, with the triple-threat singers Shea Rose, Tania Jones and Nadine Ford. Throughout the night, there will be passed plates of "gypsy fare and desserts" and as for champagne, the 'hive says its got 60 kinds ready to pop. Admission: $95/person which includes the food or $75 which doesn't. Cash bar. Starts at 9 and runs through to 2:30. JSInk recommendation: As always on New Year's Eve. Take a cab.

541 Tremont St, 617-423-0069 www.beehiveboston.com