Sure, there are plenty of New Year's Eve events happening on December 31, but those who are looking to get an early jump on the madness should look no further than Zero Ground, San Francisco's premiere New Year's Eve dance and electronic party NOT on December 31. This year promises to have the largest turnout Zero Ground has seen, and plus, it's all for a good cause. With headliners including Z-Trip, Bassnectar and Tipper and a ticket cost of a mere $50, you really have no excuse at all to not be there.

DJ's from around the world will be descending onto the Regency Ballroom on the 29th to spin for this event, including Z-Trip, Bassnectar, UK DJs Tipper and Skream, and French DJ Missil. The cause? Promoting sustainable living that reduces human's impact on the earth and improving our general well-being. Multiple booths at the event will encourage learning about carbon offsetting, recycling and composting. How many New Year's parties double as a lot of fun AND are educational?

So come dance to some of the top DJ's in the world while simultaneously supporting the message of this event: promoting a safe, healthy future for the earth. Tickets go on sale at Going.com/zeroground and are $50 online, $65 at the door.

Click here for more info on Zero Ground @ The Regency Ballroom

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