Try The Chronicle’s information to the most effective New Yr’s Eve celebrations for folks of all ages across the Bay Space.
Thrive Metropolis Winter Wonderland: Kwanzaa and Midday Yr’s Eve
Have fun the tradition of Kwanzaa and ring in 2023 at midday with stay music from the Rock and Roll Playhouse enjoying music of Fela Kuti, a countdown to the brand new yr at 11:59 a.m., arts and craft actions, treats and extra.
10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 31. Free, house is proscribed and first come, first served. Thrive Metropolis, Chase Middle, 1 Warriors Manner, S.F. 888-479-4667. chasecenter.com
twenty third Annual Chabot House and Science Middle Balloon Drop
Have fun the stroke of midnight around the globe at 11 a.m., midday, 2, 3 and 4 p.m. Depend down and have fun with colourful balloons and particular actions for youngsters of all ages. Masks required in balloon drop space.
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31. $10-$29, reservations required. Chabot House and Science Middle, 10000 Skyline Blvd., Oakland. 510-336-7300. chabotspace.org
Midday Yr’s Eve on the Hiller Aviation Museum
Former KTVU Children Membership hosts Lori & RJ get the get together began on the annual New Yr’s celebration, that includes stay leisure from Sing with Bella, the Peninsula Ballet Theater, Puppet Firm marionette present, Germar the Magician, Broadway Infants and Children musical revue, and together with face portray, leap home, drone flying and three huge balloon drops at midday. Lunch choices obtainable.
10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31. $12-$19, below 5 free; reservations required. Hiller Aviation Museum, 601 Skyway Highway, San Carlos. 650-654-0200. hiller.org
“Joyful New Yr, Charlie Brown”
Ring within the new yr on the museum’s annual celebration. Balloons drop at midday (for 4 and youthful) and three p.m., with celebratory craft actions, “Peanuts” character visits, plus a screening of “Joyful New Yr, Charlie Brown.”
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31. Included with museum admission. Charles M. Schulz Museum, 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa. 707-579-4452. schulzmuseum.org
thirty seventh Annual Japanese New Yr Bell-Ringing Ceremony
Ring within the new yr by taking a swing at an enormous sixteenth century Japanese temple bell. Led by the Rev. Gengo Akiba, this ceremony is ready to incorporate a purification ritual and a Buddhist Coronary heart Sutra chant. The bell shall be struck 108 instances to usher within the new yr and curb the 108 mortal needs that torment humankind. Fold paper cranes for luck and prosperity within the new yr as you wait.
This occasion is wheelchair accessible, and assistive listening gadgets can be found. Blind and vision-impaired attendees might participate in a tactile expertise. As a part of this yr’s celebration there shall be a “contact tour” of the temple bell in addition to precedence seating. A descriptive tactile docent and storytelling tour of newly renovated Japanese galleries will observe the ceremony. House is proscribed; preregistration is required. E-mail allisonwyckoff@asianart.org to order a spot.
11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31. Included with museum admission; a separate, free ticket wanted to ring the bell shall be on the predominant entrance. Asian Artwork Museum, 200 Larkin St., S.F. 415-581-3500. asianart.org
Child Rave New Yr’s Eve Vacation Fundraiser
The favored, all-ages dance get together returns to Berkeley. The occasion will embody dancing, face portray, craft actions, snacks, new yr countdown and toasts for adults and children.
11 a.m., 2 and 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31. $40-$50, reservations required. Bay Space Kids’s Theatre, 2055 Middle St., Berkeley. 510-296-4433. bactheatre.org
Bouncy Ball New Yr
Children of all ages are invited to see what occurs when 23,000 small bouncy balls are dropped onto the road, from a ladder truck 40 toes within the air. Children will get a memento onerous hat and might hold as many bouncy balls as their pockets and luggage can maintain.
Midday Saturday, Dec. 31. Free. Intersection of Machin Ave. and Sweetser Ave., Novato. downtownnovato.com
San José Chamber Orchestra Presents: “Celebration”
Welcome the altering of the yr with a program of chamber works by Prokofiev, Jessie Montgomery, Mozart, Chopin, Gershwin and others, that includes pianist Jon Nakamatsu and clarinetists Alec and Jon Manasse.
3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31. $15-$75, reservations recommended. St. Francis Episcopal Church, 1205 Pine Ave., San Jose. 408-295-4416. sjco.org
American Bach Soloists: Baroque New Yr’s Eve on the Opera
Begin an early evening in town having fun with a program of Baroque arias, duets and instrumental music by Purcell, Rameau, Vivaldi and Handel. Carried out by Jeffrey Thomas and that includes the ensemble and soloists soprano Liv Redpath and bass Alex Rosen.
4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31. $25-$125, reservations required. Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Ave., S.F. 415-621-7900. americanbach.org
San Francisco Symphony: New Yr’s Eve with Seth MacFarlane
Kick off your night festivities as Grammy-nominated vocalist and Emmy Award-winning author, director and actor Seth MacFarlane joins the Symphony and conductor Edwin Outwater for a program that includes basic, crooning vocals and big-band-style jazz requirements and vacation hits.
7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31. $79-$250, reservations required. Davies Symphony Corridor, 201 Van Ness Ave., S.F. 415-864-6000. sfsymphony.org
USS Hornet New Yr’s Eve Gala
Costume up and dance the evening away on the enclosed, heated hangar deck. The get together will function stay huge band music from 3 O’Clock Leap, a silent public sale, midnight 2023 countdown, drinks and meals concessions on website, and free parking.
7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31-1 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 1. $60-$99, reservations required. USS Hornet, Alameda. 510-521-8448. uss-hornet.org
New Yr’s Eve with Kelli Barrett and Jarrod Spector
Have fun with Broadway royalty as they carry out a night of songs from Aretha to Britney, Elvis to Prince. Barrett (“Depraved”) and Spector (“Lovely: The Carole King Musical,” “Jersey Boys”) cowl the gamut of music, proving how they ascended to their respective thrones. Tickets embody a glass of Champagne or glowing cider.
7:30 and 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31. $90-$150, reservations required. Feinstein’s on the Nikko, S.F. feinsteinssf.com
Swingin’ New Yr’s Eve Live performance
Vocalist Deb Del Mastro and the Kings of Swing with pianist Ken Fishler, bassist Karl Harmann and drummer Paul Cicco will carry out the music of Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat Cole and others.
7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31. $50, reservations recommended. Cinnabar Theater, 3333 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma. 707-763-8920. cinnabartheater.org
Balkan New Yr’s Eve at Ashkenaz
This yr’s get together consists of dancing to the “Balkan and Past” people music of Édessa adopted by Fanfare Zambaleta brass band and the True Life Trio, in addition to a champagne toast at midnight.
8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31. $30-$40, reservations recommended. Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley. 510-525-5099. ashkenaz.com
New Yr’s Eve with Monsieur Periné
The Latin Grammy Award-winning Colombian ensemble rings within the new yr with fashionable Latin music kinds and French jazz that includes vocalist Catalina García; guitarists Santiago Prieto and Jairo Alfonso. There shall be a countdown to herald the beginning of 2023 in New York and California time zones, get together favors, immersive visible projections and extra. Moreover, the ensemble will carry out common reveals at 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday, Dec. 29-30, and seven p.m. Sunday, Jan. 1.
8 and 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31. $40-$115, reservations required. SFJazz, 201 Franklin St., S.F. 866-920-5299. sfjazz.org
New Yr’s Eve on the Church of 8 Wheels
Have fun the brand new yr with a particular skate session that includes a balloon drop, Champagne toast at midnight and DJ units from D. Miles Jr.
9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31-1 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 1. $25-$30, reservations recommended. Church of 8 Wheels, Church of 8 Wheels, 554 Fillmore St., S.F. 415-752-1967. churchof8wheels.com
Sandy Cressman and Homenagem Brasileira’s New Yr’s Celebration
The brand new stay jazz venue will current their first New Yr’s celebration with native champions of Brazilian musical traditions, vocalist Sandy Cressman and Homenagem Brasileira. Ring in 2023 with stay music, dancing, hors d’oeuvres, dessert and 2023 countdown with a Champagne toast. The band will supply further common performances at 7 and 9 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, December 28-30, and seven p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31. $25, reservations recommended.
9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31. $75, reservations recommended. Keys Jazz Bistro, 498 Broadway, S.F. keysjazzbistro.com
New Yr’s Day Gala with New Century Dance
Have fun the corporate’s 18-year anniversary and the beginning of a brand new yr with the award-winning dance faculty’s presentation of classical Chinese language and ballet dance.
4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 1. $25-$30, reservations recommended. Mountain View Middle for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. 650-903-6000. mvpca.com
