See the Academy and Grammy award-nominated singer, songwriter, actor, and producer at this concert of Broadway and jazz hits with the S.F. Symphony. $85–$195, 415-864-6000, sfsymphony.org ...

Ring in the new year with a night of improv and laughter with scenes and stories sure to capture your heart and imagination (scheduled to end before midnight). $35, 415-474-6776, improv.org ...

Enjoy a spectacular concert, then join the Prosecco and dessert after-party and get your groove on with Hit Waves on the first tier, or harken back to the golden age of the 1930s with the Peter Mintun ...

The striking of the 16th-century bronze bell is believed to be auspicious — 108 strikes, according to tradition, and the problems of 2012 may fade away. Free with museum admission ($5–$12), ...