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), ...

The genre-tripping trio brings their mix of soul, dance and pop back to the place where they held their first California show. $23, 415-673-8000, www.boomboomblues.com ...

The X-Factor finalist and four-time BESTIE-winner for “Best Male Cabaret Singer in San Francisco,” performs your favorite holiday songs and new off-beat selections accompanied by a three-piece band ...

Hear Prokofiev’s timeless musical fable of a boy and his animal friends narrated by Richard Dreyfuss and accompanied by the symphony’s youth orchestra. $12.50–$115, 415-864-6000, sfsymphony.org ...

The beloved duo of singer Zooey Deschanel and guitarist M. Ward make their first live appearance since 2013 performing a “relaxing and enchanting” mix of holiday favorites. One dollar from every ...

Experience Christmas 1901, meet and talk with captains and crews aboard historic ships, and take a lamplit guided tour (tours leave every 20 minutes). 415-447-5000 ...

Make festive holiday ornaments using just pipe cleaners and beads. Templates for wreaths, snowflakes, and other holiday-themed shapes provided. Ages 3 & up. Free, 415-355-2823, ...

The Bay Area’s Filipino community gathers for a festive celebration of holiday spirit, hope, unity, and pride to the glow of hundreds of lights from colorful handcrafted parol lanterns. Enjoy holiday ...

Tour the city on motorized cable cars, stopping to carol for low-income seniors at their residences. Afterward, share in a festive holiday dinner, silent auction and exciting prize raffle. Proceeds ...