Our top 11 picks for a lively NYE
Our 11 top choices for a lively NYE night include Grand Park + The Music Center’s N.Y.E.L.A., performances by Kristin Chenoweth, Los Lobos, dance parties and more
Kristin Chenoweth, Los Lobos and dance parties galore.
Grand Park + The Music Center’s N.Y.E.L.A.
Free, alcohol-free and family friendly, it’s Grand Park + The Music Center’s N.Y.E.L.A. The Pan Afrikan People’s Arkestra headlines this year’s expanded event, which also features Thee Sinseers, Banda Las Angelinas and local DJs spinning funky tunes. 3D-animated projections are included in the countdown to 2020, followed by fireworks. And yes, there will be food trucks. Grand Park and The Music Center Plaza, Hope Street to Los Angeles Street between Temple Street and 3rd Street, downtown L.A. 8 p.m. Tuesday. Free. nyela.grandparkla.org
Kristin Chenoweth at Disney Hall
Big talent often comes in small packages, and that goes double for Ms. Chenoweth. The Tonywinning Broadway and Emmy-winning TV star will perform twice on New Year’s Eve, singing show tunes, standards and more with a little help from special guests Cheyenne Jackson and Shoshana Bean. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., downtown L.A. 7 and 10:30 p.m. Tuesday. $68-$202. (323) 850-2000. laphil.com
Los Lobos in Montclair
Not just another band from East L.A., these hometown heroes, who’ve spent decades perfecting their eclectic, lyrical and heartfelt mix of blues, soul, rock ’n’ roll and a variety of traditional Mexican folk-music styles, perform in support of their first-ever holiday collection, “Llegó Navidad.”
The Canyon - Montclair, 5060 E. Montclair Plaza, #2020, Montclair. 9 p.m. Tuesday. $48-$108; food and drink minimums apply. where music meets the soul .com
Dita Von Teese at the Orpheum
Leave the kids at home for this one: Modern burlesque superstar Dita Von Teese brings her trademark glitz and glamour to DTLA in a saucy revue featuring some sure to be eye-popping production numbers; for ages 18 and up only. Orpheum Theatre, 842 S. Broadway, downtown L.A. 9 p.m. Tuesday. $49-$225. ticketmaster.com
Megan Thee Stallion at the Novo
“Hot Girl Summer” may be behind us, but Megan Thee Stallion, the rapper behind one of 2019’s biggest anthems, has plenty more swagger in store to ring in 2020. The Novo, 800 W. Olympic Blvd., downtown L.A. 8 p.m. Tuesday. $65. www.ticketmaster.com
‘Musical Revue’ in Santa Monica
Back for another year, it’s “The Annual One-TimeOnly New Year’s Eve Musical Revue.” This familyfriendly offering presented by Actors’ Repertory Theatre is chock full of music, comedy, audience participation and more, and a preshow buffet is included. Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th St., Santa Monica. 6 and 9:30 p.m. Tuesday. $49.50, $69.50; discounts available. (310) 394-9779. santa monica play house .com
Guided by Voices at the Teragram
If you’ve got the time, they’ve got the tunes: Guided by Voices, the veteran indie rock band founded in Ohio all the way back in the 1980s and fronted by singer-songwriter Robert Pollard, plays an all-ages show in the form of a 100song marathon of low-fi favorites culled from the band’s seemingly bottomless catalog. Teragram Ballroom, 1234 W. 7th St., downtown L.A. Tue., 7 p.m. $100. ticketmaster.com
The Groundlings ‘Spectacular!’
They’ll be making it up as they go along at this year’s “Groundlings New Year’s Eve Spectacular!” featuring sketches and improv at the home of the storied comedy troupe whose famous alumni include Will Ferrell, Melissa McCarthy and the late, great Phil Hartman. Also included: a Champagne toast at midnight. The Groundlings Theatre, 7307 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood.
10 p.m. $100. (323) 934-4747. groundlings.com
Arturo Sandoval in Hollywood
Cuban-born jazz trumpeter, pianist and composer Arturo Sandoval — a Grammy winner several times over as well as a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom — returns to lead his L.A. All Stars in a pair of New Year’s Eve performances. Catalina Bar & Grill, 6725 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood. Tue., 8:30 and 11 p.m. $100, $125; food and drink minimums apply. (866) 466-2210. catalinajazzclub.com
Poolside at the Fonda Theatre
L.A.’s “daytime disco” supergroup — consisting of members of the Rapture, Toro y Moi and Pharaohs — is ready to set the dance floor ablaze with driving beats and sleek guitar riffs for a joyous party alongside local compatriots the Undercover Dream Lovers and Katzù Oso. The Fonda Theatre, 6126 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. 9 p.m. Tuesday. $35. fondatheatre.com
Minimal Effort at the Los Angeles
L.A.’s expert curators of underground Latin, house and techno are known for throwing some of the best parties of the year, and New Year’s will be no different with muscular sets by Ross from Friends, Sirus Hood, Doc Martin, Sharam and more. Los Angeles Theatre, 615 S. Broadway, downtown L.A. 9 p.m. Tuesday. $69 and up. eventbrite.com