Blue Swan Records: Night of the Swan

Created by Dance Gavin Dance guitarist Will Swan and bandmate Sergio Medina, Blue Swan Records is hosting a night of punk, rock and everything in between with performances by labelmates Eidola, Royal Coda, Wolf & Bear, Body Thief, Dwellings and HAMES. 8 p.m. The Glass House, 200 W.

Nicky Romero

Count down to Jan. 1 with the pulsating beats of the Dutch electronic music DJ, who will be taking

DJ Dillon Francis, shown at this year’s Stagecoach fest in Indio, will headline a New Year’s Eve show at The Nova in San Diego. Wild attire is encouraged.

Markus Schulz

Prepare for a night of trance and house classics as Insomniac’s trance label, Dreamstate, presents the German electronic DJ. 10 p.m., Avalon Hollywood, 1735 Vine St., Los Angeles. $90-$180. avalonhollywood.com.

`A Christmas Story: The Musical'

The Ahmanson Theatre will stage the last two shows of its monthlong run of “A Christmas Story: The Musical.” The show brings the classic 1983 movie to life. 1 and 6:30 p.m., The Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. $40-$160. centertheatregroup.com.

L.A. Guns

Rock into the new year with Los Angeles glam metal group L.A. Guns as they deliver a bash at the Whisky a Go Go. Also on the bill are American Jetset, Slant, Whiskey Dogz, All Sinners, Villa Nova and more. 6 p.m., 8901 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. $75. Ticketweb.com.

Vibrato: NYE Jazz party

The Bel-Air jazz club is hosting a toast to 2024 with a pre-party featuring Luke Carlsen & The Fresh Rhythm Big Band and a main event featuring the Latin salsa funk of Gabrielito y La Verdad. 7 and 10 p.m., Vibrato Grill Jazz, 2930 Beverly Glen Circle, Los Angeles. $100-$500. vibratogrilljazz.com.

Dance Yourself Clean

An indie and electro-pop dance party with DJs, a light show and a chance to dance yourself clean of any lingering sorrows from 2023. 9 p.m., Teragram Ballroom, 1234 W. Seventh St., Los Angeles. $20. Ticketmaster.com.

Minimal Effort

Rising underground techno and house acts like Jimi Jules, Davi, Cyril Bitar and HBB will spin the night away. 9 p.m., 1720 E. 16th St., Los Angeles. $40.17. dice.com.

KC and the Sunshine Band

The “Get Down Tonight” band is celebrating 50 years of music and will get fans ready to boogie before Zowie Bowie takes the stage just before midnight. 7 p.m., Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. $55-$100. aguacalientecasino.com.