This post will be updated with startup fêtes and reposted throughout the month. To qualify, a party must be free and be thrown by a company we've heard of. Or else it has to look LIKE REALLY FUN. The marathon begins... now.

Friday, December 9th

The Barbarian Group—10th Birthday Party

8 p.m. to you know
The Bowery Hotel Terrace
Via private entrance on 333 Bowery
Crashable? Looks difficult.
Tagline: 'The Barbarian Group is about to be a decade old, and we’re celebrating like the most deranged 10 year-old you’ve never met'

Monday, December 12th

Yext

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The Top of the Standard
848 Washington Street
Crashable? Could be difficult.
Tagline: 'Proper attire recommended, NO SNEAKERS PLEASE'

Skillshare

7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Von
3 Bleecker St., downstairs
Crashable? Encouraged.
Tagline: 'Come drink, be merry, and chill with us.'

Wednesday, December 14th

HUGE.
7 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Skylight One Hanson
@ 1 Hanson Place, Brooklyn
Crashable? To the max.
Tagline: 'The Swankiest Kegger You'll Ever Attend (Tuxedo Not Required)'

Thursday, December 15th

DOM & TOM

8 p.m.
DOM & TOM Offices
36 Cooper Square, 4FL
Crashable? RSVP required
Tagline: "All the droids and drones here at Dom & Tom Inc. would like to welcome you to our statistically festive Holiday Party! We’ve precisely calculated the correct amount of alcohol to make you happy while getting you home safely."

Yipit

8 p.m. to late
Yipit HQ
3 West 18th St, 2nd Floor
Crashable? Nah, son. "Friendly guest policy but most likely won't be open to walk-ins."
Tagline: TBD

Friday, December 16th

New Work City DIY Holiday Festival

ALL DAY LONG
New Work City
412 Broadway (at Canal)
Crashable? For $10 or a six-pack.
Tagline: "Mega-buttloads of good cheer!"

Only In The Alley: A gift from Silicon Alley to Silicon Valley (hosted by SNAP Interactive, Hotlist, Mashable and FDNY)

7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The Ainsworth
122 West 26th Street
Crashable? Yes.
Tagline: 'A party so full of holiday cheer, you might need Facebook's Timeline to remember it all!'

Want to get your party on the list? Email us, and let us know which details to include. We'll be omitting the addresses for the most exclusive events (although we tend to believe the more, the merrier when it comes to winter party times. We know Macallan 12 just gave you all that scotch anyway). You won't be able to make it to all the soirees, but Betabeat's got you covered—we'll be covering all the sodden happenings. In the meantime, here's a Party Cat!