Thursday, Dec. 26
MIT Museum Vacation Week from 1 to 4 p.m. at The MIT Museum, 314 Main St., Kendall Square, Cambridge (and continuing through Dec. 29). Free with museum admission. Check each day’s schedule for drop-in activities featuring microscopy, paper circuits and 3D printing. Information is here.
The Midwinter Revels: A Celtic and Cabo Verdean Celebration of the Solstice at 1 and 5:30 p.m. at Sanders Theatre, 45 Quincy St., near Harvard Square (and continuing through Dec. 28). $20 to $105. During the Revels’ 54th production, this time set in a Galway Bay fishing village’s pub, a retelling of the story “The Selkie Girl and the Seal Woman” transforms the pub into a fantastical portal between two worlds where Irish songs, jigs and reels share the stage with dance, drumming and traditional songs from Cabo Verde. Information is here.
School Vacation Week Movie: “Ratatouille” from 2 to 4 p.m. at Somerville Public Library, 79 Highland Ave., Central Hill. Free. The Disney/Pixar film from 2007 about a rat in a kitchen – and it’s a good thing. Information is here.
Maccabee Bar pop-up from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Noir at the Charles Hotel, 1 Bennett St., Harvard Square, Cambridge (and every day through Jan. 1). À la carte pricing. Experience a different side of the holidays, whether you grew up celebrating Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanza or anything else. Enjoy special decor, Hanukkah-themed cocktails, latkes, chicken flatbread, smoked salmon plate and sufganiyot. Information is here.
Candle Making and Intention Setting Workshop from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Dark Mode, second floor, Bow Market, 1 Bow Market Way, Union Square, Somerville. $50. Make (and leave with) your own 14-ounce coconut wax candle, customized with your choice of flowers, herbs and fragrance. Guidance and all materials provided. Information is here.
Dave Fox Trio performs at 7:30 p.m. at Aeronaut Brewing, 14 Tyler St., near Union Square, Somerville. Free. This modern jazz trio plays original compositions and arrangements inspired by John Coltrane, Joe Henderson, Chick Corea, Steve Swallow, Charles Mingus, Thelonious Monk and Wayne Shorter. Includes bassist John Lockwood and Boston-area musicians and composers such as guitarist Phil Sargent and saxophonists Nicholas Brust and Bill Jones. Information is here.
“Diary of a Tap Dancer” at 7:30 p.m. at Loeb Drama Center, 64 Brattle St., Harvard Square, Cambridge (and continuing through Jan. 4). $55 to $150. Trailblazing tap dancer and choreographer Ayodele Casel and director Torya Beard premiere a play inspired by Casel’s roots in the Bronx and Puerto Rico. Information is here.
Thursday Goofs comedy show from 8 to 9:30 p.m. at Goofs Comedy Club, 432 McGrath Highway, Prospect Hill, Somerville. $10 to $15 and 21-plus. Favorite local headliners and comedians, plus a full bar (drinks start at $4) and a Wade BBQ menu. Information is here.
Office Hours comedy show from 8 to 9:30 p.m. at The Comedy Studio in the basement at 5 John F. Kennedy St., Harvard Square, Cambridge. $8 to $15. Jeremy Pearson – professor by day, comedian by night – hosts a show where up-and-coming comedians cross highbrow concepts with lowbrow silliness. Information is here.
Friday, Dec. 27
MIT Museum Vacation Week (continued) from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at The MIT Museum, 314 Main St., Kendall Square, Cambridge. Free with museum admission. Information is here.
“The Wild Robot” film screening from 2 to 3:45 p.m. at Cambridge Public Library O’Neill Branch, 70 Rindge Ave., North Cambridge. Free. This year’s Dreamworks animated science fiction adventure film is based on a 2016 novel and has a watercolor look taking inspiration from classic Disney animated films and the works of Hayao Miyazaki. Information is here.
“Diary of a Tap Dancer” (continued) at 2 and 7:30 p.m. at Loeb Drama Center, 64 Brattle St., Harvard Square, Cambridge. $35 to $150. Information is here.
The Midwinter Revels: A Celtic and Cabo Verdean Celebration of the Solstice (continued) at 3 p.m. at Sanders Theatre, 45 Quincy St., near Harvard Square. $20 to $105. Information is here.
Maccabee Bar pop-up (continued) from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Noir at the Charles Hotel, 1 Bennett St., Harvard Square, Cambridge. À la carte pricing. Information is here.
Candle making workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lamplighter CX, 110 North First St., North Point, Cambridge. $40. Create two candles using natural soy wax and festive holiday scents, all supplies included. Information is here.
Melissa Ferrick performs at 6 and 8:30 p.m. at Club Passim, 47 Palmer St., Harvard Square, Cambridge. $33 to $35. Two shows from this Northeastern University professor of practice in the Music Industry Department at the College of Arts Media and Design who’s released 18 albums and won numerous awards for songwriting, production and performance. Information is here.
A Night of Vinyl with RadJoy from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at Portico Brewing, 101 South St., Boynton Yards, Ward 2, Somerville. Free. A local DJ spins vinyl inspired by rad people and places that bring joy. Tonight, Memphis sounds, timeless soul and groovy funk. Information is here.
“The Slutcracker” at 8 p.m. at The Somerville Theatre, 55 Davis Square (and continuing through Jan. 5). $35 and 18-plus. Our area’s naughty holiday stage tradition is a burlesque version of “The Nutcracker” showcasing the talents of people from nearly every walk of life, body type and kink. Information is here.
Sweater Comedy from 8 to 9:30 p.m. at The Comedy Studio in the basement at 5 John F. Kennedy St., Harvard Square, Cambridge (and the last Friday of every month). $12 to $26. Mark-Anthony Lewis presents lo-fi stand-up from the funniest comics in the Northeast looking to spin a yarn. Information is here.
Detention stand-up comedy at 8 and 10 p.m. at Goofs Comedy Club, 432 McGrath Highway, Prospect Hill, Somerville (and also Saturday). $20 to $25 and 21-plus. Post-Christmas belly laughs with a secret lineup of drop-in guests, a special food menu and affordable drinks. Information is here.
Bermuda Search Party performs at 8:30 p.m. at The Sinclair, 52 Church St., Harvard Square, Cambridge (also Saturday). $25 and all ages. The positive-vibing Boston-born group wraps up the year with a bow during its Evergreen Tour (feel free to wear green) and debuts a single, “Olivia” (feel free to bring an Olivia, even if it’s her middle name). Also playing tonight: Similar Kind and Layzi. Information is here.
Hi-fi Monk, Yoni Gordon and Julia Mark perform from 9 to 11:30 p.m. at The Lizard Lounge, 1667 Massachusetts Ave., in the Baldwin neighborhood between Harvard and Porter squares, Cambridge. $15. In tonight’s lineup are a hip-hop, funk and reggae outfit based in Boston featuring Toussaint the Liberator; a pop wordsmith who weaves together dance jams and guitar riffs; and a singer-songwriter-pianist interested in wordplay. Information is here.
Saturday, Dec. 28
Hive safety training from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Fab Lab of The Hive at the Cambridge Main Library, 449 Broadway, Mid-Cambridge. Free, but register. This workshop familiarizes you with The Hive makerspace and shows how to use its resources and stay safe. Completion of safety training is the entry point to using the space. Information is here.
Hatha yoga with Parashakti Husson and music by Jesse Gallagher from noon to 2 p.m. at Lilypad, 1353 Cambridge St., Inman Square, Cambridge. $15 to $25. Visiting from the Satchidananda Ashram in Virginia, Husson leads a class for all, beginners to advanced, while Gallagher performs selections from his album “The Inner Sound.” Information is here.
MIT Museum Vacation Week (continued) from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at The MIT Museum, 314 Main St., Kendall Square, Cambridge. Free with museum admission. Information is here.
The Midwinter Revels: A Celtic and Cabo Verdean Celebration of the Solstice (continued) at 1 p.m. at Sanders Theatre, 45 Quincy St., near Harvard Square. $20 to $105. Information is here.
Drop-in crafting from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Cambridge Public Library O’Neill Branch, 70 Rindge Ave., North Cambridge. Free. Open crafting time for people of all ages. Information is here.
“Diary of a Tap Dancer” (continued) at 2 and 7:30 p.m. at Loeb Drama Center, 64 Brattle St., Harvard Square, Cambridge. $55 to $150. Information is here.
Maccabee Bar pop-up (continued) from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Noir at the Charles Hotel, 1 Bennett St., Harvard Square, Cambridge. À la carte pricing. Information is here.
Antje Duvekot at 5 and 8 p.m. at Club Passim, 47 Palmer St., Harvard Square, Cambridge. $28 to $30. Two shows by the multi-award winning singer-songwriter who’s performed at folk festivals in the United States (Newport, Mountain Stage, Kerrville) and abroad (Celtic Connections in Scotland and the Tonder in Denmark). Information is here.
Anime social and viewing from 6 p.m. to midnight at the New England Science Fiction Association clubhouse at 504 Medford St., Magoun Square, Somerville. Free. An hour of social discussions followed by screenings starting at 7 p.m. Information is here.
Will Dailey performs at 7 p.m. at The Burren, 247 Elm St., Davis Square, Somerville. $25 to $30. A master of twisted, Americana psychedelic music, Dailey sold out his Friday show quickly, but Saturday’s still has some space. He and his band perform his new album “Boys Talking,” available only via vinyl copy, CD or download directly from him. Information is here.
Detention stand-up comedy (continued) at 7 and 9 p.m. at Goofs Comedy Club, 432 McGrath Highway, Prospect Hill, Somerville. $16 to $25 and 21-plus. Information is here.
Year’s End Ska and Punk Dance Party with The New Limits at 7:30 p.m. at The Rockwell, 255 Elm St., Davis Square, Somerville. $15 to $20 and 21-plus. The Boston ’90s ska revival band brings along some friends: the ska punk Threat Level Burgundy and Bad Idea USA (“sweet punk for old souls”). Information is here.
Sofar Sounds concert from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Lamplighter CX, 110 N. First St., North Point, Cambridge. $27 and 21-plus. You buy the tickets but won’t know who’s playing until they take the mic. Hint for tonight: an energetic blend of Colombian soul, Iranian traditional and contemporary, and Hindustani jazz and R&B. Information is here.
“The Slutcracker” (continued) at 8 p.m. at The Somerville Theatre, 55 Davis Square. $35 and 18-plus. Information is here.
Kula Entertainment presents Youngsta and more from 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. at The Lower Level at the Massasoit Elks Lodge, 55 Bishop Allen Drive, Central Square, Cambridge. $33 to $38. A night of deep, heavy bass featuring dubstep pioneer Youngsta, with support from Stubbs b2b Desoli, Dabu and LongJawn. Information is here.
Bermuda Search Party performs (continued) at 8:30 p.m. at The Sinclair, 52 Church St., Harvard Square, Cambridge. $25 and all ages. Also tonight: Jake Swamp and the Pine and Chrysalis. Information is here.
“It’s a Date” unscripted comedy dating show at 10 p.m. at The Comedy Studio, 5 John F. Kennedy St., Harvard Square, Cambridge. $27. Four singles who’ve applied ahead of time take the stage and the audience supplies the conversational topics and chooses who will wind up with who at the end of the night. Hosted by Jaylene Tran. We wrote about it here. Information is here.
Sunday, Dec. 29
Queer Affinity Yoga from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Boston Figurative Art Center, 285 Washington St., Ste. 102, near Union Square, Somerville. $10. Sophie Lyons leads an open-level practice for folks who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community. The class ends with vision boarding for 2025 and community time. Information is here.
“Schitt’s Creek” drag brunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Summer Shack, 149 Alewife Brook Parkway, Alewife, Cambridge. $20. Kori King hosts this unique tribute to the ridiculous Moira, Johnny, Alexis and David from the six-season Canadian TV sitcom. Information is here.
Game day from noon to 10 p.m. at the New England Science Fiction Association clubhouse at 504 Medford St., Magoun Square, Somerville. Free. A variety of board, card and role-playing games for all tastes and abilities. Or bring your own game and teach others how to play. (Masks optional.) Information is here.
MIT Museum Vacation Week (continued) from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at The MIT Museum, 314 Main St., Kendall Square, Cambridge. Free with museum admission. Information is here.
“Diary of a Tap Dancer” (continued) at 2 p.m. at Loeb Drama Center, 64 Brattle St., Harvard Square, Cambridge. $95 to $150. Information is here.
The Josiah Reibstein Quartet from 3 to 6 p.m. at Aeronaut Brewing, 14 Tyler St., near Union Square, Somerville. Free. The bassist specializes in contemporary jazz and original compositions. Information is here.
Let’s Not Die: Live D&D with comedians at 3:30 p.m. at The Comedy Studio in the basement at 5 John F. Kennedy St., Harvard Square, Cambridge. $5 to $12. Gamemaster Trevor Dion guides comedians through a one-shot taking place in Boston that’s home to a hidden realm of magic, and where the extraordinary coexists with the ordinary. Features Mark-Anthony Lewis, Cannon Eccleston, Kirsten Logan and, perhaps at times, the audience. Information is here.
“The Slutcracker” (continued) at 4 p.m. at The Somerville Theatre, 55 Davis Square. $35 and 18-plus. Information is here.
Maccabee Bar pop-up (continued) from 4 p.m. to midnight at Noir at the Charles Hotel, 1 Bennett St., Harvard Square, Cambridge. À la carte pricing. Information is here.
Craft Cafe from 6 to 8 p.m. at the cafe at Remnant Brewing in Bow Market, 1 Bow Market Way, Union Square, Somerville (and every Sunday). Free. Tiny Turns Paperie hosts this casual gathering at Remnant. Bring a project you’re futzing with or something you’re seeking inspiration on. Information is here.
Ellis Paul and friends at 7 p.m. at Club Passim, 47 Palmer St., Harvard Square, Cambridge (and continuing Dec. 30 and 31). $38 to $40. Throughout his 23 albums and constant touring, Paul weaves deeply personal experiences with social issues. During this three-night gig he performs with Don Conoscenti and Radoslav Lorković. Laurie MacAllister opens. Information is here.
Trumpeter Peter Kenagy leads the Mad Monkfish Jazz Orchestra from 7 to 10 p.m. at The Mad Monkfish, 524 Massachusetts Ave., Central Square, Cambridge. Free, but $25 food-and-drink minimum. Joined by Sam Spear (alto sax), Andy Voelker (tenor sax), Kathy Olson (baritone sax), Randy Pingrey (trombone), David Zoffer (piano), Greg Loughman (bass) and Austin McMahon (drums). Information is here.
Monday, Dec. 30
Maccabee Bar pop-up (continued) from 4 p.m. to midnight at Noir at the Charles Hotel, 1 Bennett St., Harvard Square, Cambridge. À la carte pricing. Information is here.
Ellis Paul and friends (continued) at 7 p.m. at Club Passim, 47 Palmer St., Harvard Square, Cambridge. $38 to $40. Information is here.
Elan Mehler Trio from 7 to 8 p.m. at Lilypad, 1353 Cambridge St., Inman Square, Cambridge (and every Monday). $15. The jazz pianist and composer who’s released 11 albums performs with Max Ridley and Dor Herskovits. Information is here.
“Diary of a Tap Dancer” (continued) at 7:30 p.m. at Loeb Drama Center, 64 Brattle St., Harvard Square, Cambridge. $60 to $150. Information is here.
“The Slutcracker” (continued) at 8 p.m. at The Somerville Theatre, 55 Davis Square. $35 and 18-plus. Information is here.
New Year’s Eve Eve (Taylor’s Version) at 8:30 p.m. at Remnant Brewing Satellite, 877 Cambridge St., Wellington-Harrington, Cambridge. $25 to $30. Just like Halfway to Halloween, this fictional holiday occurring a night earlier than the big night is an excuse to extend all the fun – and this one has a theme. Dance to Taylor Swift jams spun by DJ Mickey Grouse, enjoy specialty drinks, make friendship bracelets and wear anything shimmery. Information is here.
Jerry Bergonzi Quartet from 8:30 to 10 p.m. at Lilypad, 1353 Cambridge St., Inman Square, Cambridge (and continuing most Mondays). $10 to $15. Bergonzi brings his tenor sax mastery to this seated show with bandmates Phil Grenadier on trumpet and Luther Gray on drums. Information is here.
The Fringe at 10:30 p.m. at Lilypad, 1353 Cambridge St., Inman Square, Cambridge (and every Monday). $10 to $15. Remaining members of The Fringe (formed in 1971), tenor-saxophonist George Garzone and bassist John Lockwood perform contemporary jazz. Information is here.
Tuesday, Dec. 31
First Night Boston (in Cambridge) from noon to 4:30 p.m. at CanalSide Food + Drink, 100 CambridgeSide Place, East Cambridge. Free. Chu Ling Dance Academy dances at noon followed by Puppet Showplace Theater performing excerpts from its show “Magnificent Monster Circus” starting at 2 p.m. Information is here.
“Diary of a Tap Dancer” (continued) at 2 and 7:30 p.m. at Loeb Drama Center, 64 Brattle St., Harvard Square, Cambridge. $35 to $150. Information is here.
Maccabee Bar pop-up (continued) from 4 p.m. to midnight at Noir at the Charles Hotel, 1 Bennett St., Harvard Square, Cambridge. À la carte pricing. Information is here.
“The Slutcracker” (continued) at 6 p.m. at The Somerville Theatre, 55 Davis Square. $35 and 18-plus. Information is here.
Ezekiel’s Wheels New Year’s Celebration at 7 p.m. at The Burren, 247 Elm St., Davis Square, Somerville. $35 to $40. One of the world’s top klezmer ensembles performs an early evening show and brings in guests Michael McLaughlin (accordion) and Grant Smith (drums) to round out their sound. Information is here.
Ellis Paul and friends (continued) at 7 and 10 p.m. at Club Passim, 47 Palmer St., Harvard Square, Cambridge. $38 to $40. Information is here.
Quarterlife Crisis New Year’s Eve from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at Aeronaut Brewing, 14 Tyler St., near Union Square, Somerville. $30 and 21-plus. As the 2000s turn 25 and the adulting starts to get really hard, why not have a last hurrah? Arrive in style, pose for a picture and dance the night away! Prizes at 11 p.m. for best quarterlife-crisis-themed outfit. Music from DJ Knife, food from Mimi’s Chūka Diner and fun surprises. Information is here.
Boston League of Wicked Wrestlers presents Bloww Hole at 8 p.m. at Somerville Theatre’s Crystal Ballroom, 55 Davis Square. $25. A queer New Year’s Eve wrestling extravaganza that combines the art of the Hole Show, the larger-than-life charisma of Bloww and the radically inclusive mission of Wrestle Yr Friends. Ticket buyers are the wrestlers, too. (Never fear: Participant wrestling includes “arm wrestling, sock wrestling, thumb wrestling, leg wrestling, staring contest … you get the idea.”) Information is here.
New Year’s Goofs Stand-up Comedy Show at 8 and 10 p.m. at Goofs Comedy Club, 432 McGrath Highway, Prospect Hill, Somerville. $30 and 21-plus. Laugh in the face of 2025 along with favorite comedians, and enjoy a full bar (drinks start at $4) and a Wade BBQ menu. Information is here.
Dub Apocalypse performs from 8 to 11:30 p.m. at The Lizard Lounge, 1667 Massachusetts Ave., in the Baldwin neighborhood between Harvard and Porter squares, Cambridge. $30 to $35 and 21-plus. The instrumental dub reggae band from Boston brings along special guest Dana Colley of Vapors of Morphine. Information is here.
New Year’s Eve Drag Extravaganza from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Lamplighter CX, 110 North First St., North Point, Cambridge. $50 and 21-plus. You might want to pace yourself during this night of high heels, high energy and fierce fabulousness that includes glitter beer, dancing and the Crazzy Tacos pop-up. Information is here.
Shrenaissance New Year’s Eve from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Roxy’s Arcade, 292 Massachusetts Ave., Central Square, Cambridge. $25 and 21-plus. A “Shrek” ren faire with costume contest, themed food and drink specials, games, tunes from DJ Evaredy and complimentary midnight toast. Information is here.
New Year’s Eve Pajama Party from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Lamplighter Brewing, 284 Broadway, The Port, Cambridge. $28 and 21-plus. Don PJs, robes and slippers at this slumber party that includes beer, games and dancing until you poop out. Fuel up with empanadas and tequeños from Delialle and fresh cookies delivered by Lone Orchid Bakery. Information is here.
Salsa & Bachata New Year’s Eve Gala at 9 p.m. at the Dante Alighieri Society Center, 41 Hampshire St., Kendall Square, Cambridge. $30 to $40 and 21-plus. An elegant evening that starts with dance lessons (beginner-friendly) and continues with social dancing, music, shows and surprises. Sounds by DJs Condori, Ninrod and Ascends. Includes free appetizers and Champagne toast. Information is here.
Comedy Studio’s New Year’s Eve Showcase and After Party at 9 p.m. at The Comedy Studio in the basement at 5 John F. Kennedy St., Harvard Square, Cambridge. $30 to $35. Food, drinks, laughs, music and a toast to ring in 2025. The lineup includes Kindra Lansberg, Liam McGurk, Carolina Montesquieu, Tony Moschetto, Will Smalley and guests. Information is here.
Dwight and Nicole at 9:30 p.m. at Regattabar, 1 Bennett St., Harvard Square, Cambridge. $125. The award-winning singers-songwriters and multi-instrumentalists Nicole Nelson and Dwight Ritcher perform soul, blues and danceable tunes to ease you into the new year. Information is here.
Fruitstand’s Studio 52 New Year’s Eve from 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. at The Sinclair, 52 Church St., Harvard Square, Cambridge. $20 to $33 and 21-plus. A queer pop dance party playing the anthems you love and favorite disco hits, too. Information is here.
New Year’s Eve with the Rebels from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Upstairs at Upstairs at Bow, 1 Bow Market Way, Union Square, Somerville. $20. The gals from Nook’s queer monthly, Drinks With The Girls, join with Rebel Rebel natural wine bar to say eff-off to 2024 with the comfort of good wine, tasty cocktails from Nook, Island Creek caviar and Hot Box pizza. Come dressed to impress and ready to dance to tunes from DJ Teenie Z. Information is here.
Wednesday, Jan. 1
First flag-raising ceremony from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. starting with a parade from City Hall to the site of the ceremony, at noon, at Prospect Hill Park, 68 Munroe St., Somerville. Free. A reenactment (in costume) of the moment on Jan. 1, 1776, when Gen. George Washington raised a new American flag over the highest point in the land, Prospect Hill in Somerville. This year the reenactors include Phillis Wheatley and Martha Washington. Numerous city officials (not in costume) participate. Information is here.
Boston Baroque New Year’s Celebration at 3 p.m. at Sanders Theatre, 45 Quincy St., near Harvard Square. $25 to $125. This celebratory program features works by Telemann and Vivaldi bookended by Bach’s Concerto for Two Violins in D minor and Bach’s “Coffee Cantata” (Schweigt stille, plaudert nicht). Information is here.
Maccabee Bar pop-up (continued) from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Noir at the Charles Hotel, 1 Bennett St., Harvard Square, Cambridge. À la carte pricing. Information is here.
First 100! at 8 p.m. at The Comedy Studio in the basement at 5 John F. Kennedy St., Harvard Square, Cambridge. $10 to $15. Brieana Woodward hosts what’s described as “a totally unique show not to be missed … 100 comics. 100 new jokes.” Information is here.
Fresh Goofs from 8 to 9:30 p.m. at Goofs Comedy Club, 432 McGrath Highway, Prospect Hill, Somerville. $10 and 21-plus. Old favorite comedians do new material, and new favorite comedians perform at the club for the first time. Information is here.
Gill Aharon Trio performs from 8:15 to 10 p.m. at Lilypad, 1353 Cambridge St., Inman Square, Cambridge (and every Wednesday). $10. A mix of influences inspires composer and pianist Aharon, founder of the Lilypad performance and event space. The trio includes bassist Jef Charland, guitarist Andrew Stern and drummer Randy Wooten. Information is here.
Ward Hayden & the Outliers Presents: Celebration of Hank Williams from 9 to 11:30 p.m. at The Lizard Lounge, 1667 Massachusetts Ave., in the Baldwin neighborhood between Harvard and Porter squares, Cambridge. $25. A New Year’s Day matinee celebrating 100 years of the life, legacy and music of Hank Williams, something Ward and his collection of bandmates and musician friends have been doing since 2010. Information is here.
Thursday, Jan. 2
“Diary of a Tap Dancer” (continued) at 2 and 7:30 p.m. at Loeb Drama Center, 64 Brattle St., Harvard Square, Cambridge. $35 to $150. Information is here.
Sam Reid & The Riot Act at 3 p.m. at Remnant Brewing Satellite, 877 Cambridge St., Wellington-Harrington, Cambridge. Free. Acoustic guitar-driven rock band with traditional bluegrass elements that’s also inspired by Irish fiddle tunes and newgrass music. Information is here.
Fiber Arts Circle from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Cambridge Public Library Central Square Branch, 45 Pearl St. Free. Bring your own project and drop in to crochet, sew, embroider, knit, cross stitch, spin, mend and more with other crafters. Information is here.
“The Umbrellas of Cherbourg” (4K restoration) at 4, 6 and 8 p.m. at The Brattle Theatre, 40 Brattle St., Harvard Square, Cambridge. $13. Screw the new year and dwell in the past a little bit longer with this gem of a musical from 1964 that’s screening through Jan. 9. Information is here.
L’Chaim Laugh Fest from 7 to 8 p.m. at The Rockwell, 255 Elm St., Davis Square, Somerville. $10 to $15. Natalie Rose hosts local Jewish comedians doing stand-up, including Marleah Rose, Dan Bomba, Steph Dalwin, Tooky Kavanagh and Dan Crohn. Information is here.
The Adventure Time Trio at 7:30 p.m. at Aeronaut Brewing, 14 Tyler St., near Union Square, Somerville. Free. Adventurous modern jazz drawing from Brooke Sofferman’s extensive original material and some jazz standards reimagined. Information is here.
Thursday Goofs comedy show from 8 to 9:30 p.m. at Goofs Comedy Club, 432 McGrath Highway, Prospect Hill, Somerville. $10 to $15 and 21-plus. Favorite local headliners and comedians, plus a full bar (drinks start at $4) and a Wade BBQ menu. Information is here.
Comedy Night at the Sea Hag from 10 to 11:20 p.m. at The Sea Hag Restaurant & Bar, 49 Mount Auburn St., Harvard Square, Cambridge (and most Thursdays). Free. Salty talk from professional and up-and-coming comics working in New England. Information is here.
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