DCist has been languishing on holiday this week, but we received an emergency e-mail and feel compelled to offer a few last minute ideas so everyone’s 2005 kicks off as well as it can.

I read DCist every day at work…it’s the best. Do you guys have any suggestions for what to do in the district for New Years? Or do you know some of the options out there? Just wondering.

First DCist wants to point to our previous post outlining the first night events in the area. With the weather flirting with the 60 degree mark today, an outside celebration isn’t quite as ridiculous sounding as it might have been on frigid Monday. And we think everyone knows about the little silver flasks that can take the edge of any remaining cold you might feel.

Now for some inside and perhaps less wholesome revelrie, check out the Post’s listings for evening happenings and ideas, specifically paying attention to events that offer door prices. Or you can always try grabbing tickets today before “door prices” begin. DCist pulled out a few that we think you may want to check out if you need tickets for last minute debauchery.