As COVID-19 variants try to put a damper on the live scene, you may opt to stay home and watch classic New Year’s Eve television and participate in a few online events, or attend a small patio party with your pod.

If you should choose to ring in the new year with a more flashy backdrop, here’s The Chronicle’s guide to live Bay Area events still on schedule to welcome the arrival of 2022. Just be sure to abide by state and county health guidelines, and watch for cancellation announcements as events are subject to change amid the ongoing pandemic.

San Francisco cancels New Year’s Eve fireworks show due to omicron surge

Tune in online at 10 a.m. for Japanese New Year stories for kids. Afterward, join a discussion with the Rev. Gengo Akiba, Yoshie Akiba and Eri Takahashi broadcast live from Oakland Zen temple Kojin-an. The program will feature a blessing, chanting of the Heart Sutra and the purifying 108 rings of a Buddhist temple bell. Learn about the meditative process of cleaning, seasonal decorations and new year tea practices.

10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31. Free. Live stream available on the museum’s YouTube and Facebook channels. 415-581-3500. calendar.asianart.org

Kids of all ages are invited to see what happens when 22,000 small bouncy balls are dropped onto the street from a ladder truck 40 feet in the air. Kids will get a souvenir hard hat and can keep as many bouncy balls as their pockets and bags can hold.

Noon Friday, Dec. 31. Free. Intersection of Machin Ave. and Sweetser Ave., Novato. downtownnovato.com

Twenty-two artists including David Gans, Deborah Crooks, The Sapsuckers, Annie Hendrix, Laura Benitez, John Rybak, DB Walker Band and The Genie will perform live online to help you celebrate New Year’s Eve from the safety of home. Twenty-five percent of ticket sales/donations will benefit Bay Area Cancer Connections.

2:30 p.m. Dec. 31-12:15 a.m. Jan. 1. Free-$15. Live stream viewing on the QuaranPalooza Facebook channel. Zoom party link provided with ticket reservation.

Celebrate 29 years of community togetherness with visual and performing arts for all ages. Starting with music, art and storytelling, Kids’ Night Out kicks off the event in front of historic Colton Hall with interactive arts and crafts activities and live entertainment. At 5:30 p.m. a twilight parade down Alvarado Street serves as the finale to the children’s programming. The evening festival of the arts begins at 6 p.m. and offers live music, dance, interactive art and a countdown to midnight.

3 p.m.-midnight Friday, Dec. 31. $12-$29, under 5 free. Vaccination proof and masks required for indoor performances; registration required. Downtown Monterey. 831-373-4778. firstnightmonterey.org

The Midway’s annual New Year celebration returns for three days, featuring many live performances scheduled on four indoor and outdoor stages curated by Space Yacht, All Day All Night, G Code, Heavy Petting Zoo, Set Underground and Opulent Temple. See website for daily lineup.

5 p.m.-3 a.m. Friday-Saturday, Dec. 31-Jan. 1; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Jan. 1; noon-10 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 2. $65-$350, vaccination proof, indoor masking and reservations required. The Midway, 900 Marin St., S.F. freshstartsf.co

The evening begins with two sets from guitarist Nick Rossi’s Trio, followed by two from the Charles Unger Experience. The 10:30 p.m. show will include dim sum, drinks, party favors, Champagne toast and midnight countdown.

5, 6:30, 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31. $20-$100, vaccination proof, indoor masking and reservations required. Mr. Tipples, 39 Fell St., S.F. 415-384-9365. mrtipplessf.com

Live music in a tented outdoor space with One Time More Band and DJ Mucho Bass; food and drinks available; midnight countdown and a great view of the water.

6:30 p.m.-midnight Friday, Dec. 31. Free-$20, reservations encouraged. The Ramp, 855 Terry Francois St., S.F. 415-621-2876. rampsf.com

Have dinner and enjoy a live cabaret-style show before the show, or score tickets for the main performance and afterparty only.

6:30 p.m. -midnight Dec. 31. $45-$95, reservations required. Sausalito Seahorse, 305 Harbor Dr., Sausalito. 415-331-2899. sausalitoseahorse.com

End 2021 on a high note at a standup event hosted by Chris Riggins. The lineup will feature comedians Stroy Moyd, Feel Woods, Allison Hooker and others. There will be an afterparty with DJ sets, Champagne toast and midnight countdown for 8:30 show ticket holders.

7 and 8:30 p.m. $20-$40, vaccination proof, indoor masking and reservations required. Neck of the Woods, 406 Clement St., S.F. neckofthewoodssf.com

Kick off your New Year’s Eve celebration as Bruce Anthony Kiesling conducts the Symphony in a festive holiday program, featuring award-winning San Francisco native actor-singer Darren Criss.

7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31. $35-$185, vaccination proof, indoor masking and reservations required. Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave., S.F. 415-864-6000. sfsymphony.org

With Bay Area top Latin DJs spinning an all-night dance party. Featuring two bars, party favors and a midnight toast and balloon drop. VIP table packages and hotel packages available.

8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31- 1:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 1 $45-$125, proof of vaccination, indoor masking and reservations required. BEI Hotel Wyndham, 50 Eighth St., S.F. jaffeevents.com

With performances from Juanita More,  David Harness, Rolo & Brown Amy, Chuck Gunn and Mercedez Munro. A portion of proceeds will be donated to the Imperial Council of San Francisco and the Oakland LGBTQ Center.

8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31- 2 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 1. $20-$60, proof of vaccination, indoor masking and reservations required. The Phoenix Hotel, 601 Eddy St., S.F. phoenixsf.com 

Emcee Kat Robichaud performs songs with the Darling Misfit band, in a holiday variety show featuring live burlesque, drag, cirque arts, music and magic with JonBenet Butterbuns, Tapper Dan, Polly Amber Ross and others.

8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Dec. 31-Jan. 1. $20-$350, proof of vaccination, indoor masking and reservations required. Alcazar Theatre, 650 Geary St., S.F. 415-606-7121. alcazarsf.com

Party with the San Francisco-based psychedelic soul band performing at an intimate Mill Valley venue for a New Year’s Eve party scheduled to include dinner options, a Champagne toast at midnight and late-night bites on the patio. The Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio opens.

8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31. $95-$150, proof of vaccination, indoor masking and reservations required. 21 and older. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave., Mill Valley. 415-388-3850. sweetwatermusichall.com

Celebrate the beginning of 2022 with music, Prohibition-style craft cocktails, appetizers, Champagne toast, and a countdown to midnight. Featuring sets from DJ David Craven and live music with keyboardist John Varn, drummer Michael Pinkhan, vocalist April Grisman, guitarist Matt Saunders and Tommy O’Mahoney, bass.

8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31. $25, proof of vaccination, indoor masking and reservations required. Mac’s at 19 Broadway, 19 Broadway, Fairfax. 415-785-7254. macsat19broadway.com

Put an end to the madness of 2021 with a bit of dry, calculated satire. Sparkling wine and wit included with ticket. Snacks and coffee drinks available for purchase.

8-9:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31. $25-$30, proof of vaccination and indoor masking required; reservations highly encouraged. The Local, 1333 Park St., Alameda. 510-347-8388. thelocalalameda.com

The Latin Grammy Award-winning Colombian ensemble rings in the new year with modern Latin song styles and French jazz manouche featuring vocalist Catalina García, violinist/guitarist Santiago Prieto, saxophonist/clarinetist Jairo Alfonso, trumpeter/trombonist Abstin Caviedes, bassist Adinda Meertins, drummer Darwin Baez and percussionist Miguel Guerra. There will be a sparkling wine toast and countdown to herald the start of 2022 in New York and California time zones, party favors, a balloon drop (at the 10:30 p.m. show) and more.

8 and 10:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31. $35-$80, proof of vaccination, indoor masking and reservations required. SFJazz, 201 Franklin St., S.F. 866-920-5299. sfjazz.org

Put on some 1920s finery and join the party online or in person. Be welcomed to the celebration by the speakeasy’s boss man, Sal DiStefano and enjoy high-energy cooking and cocktail making demonstrations; a live cabaret/cirque arts show, hosted by Kiki la Chanteuse; DJ sets; live music from the Parlor Tricks Industrial Rag Time Band. For online attendees, unique Speakeasy characters will be pop into your live stream to help with online navigation, information about the performers and more.

8 p.m. Dec. 31-1 a.m. Jan. 1. $75-$500. Reservations for online attendance are required. In-person attendees require vaccination proof, indoor masking and reservations. The Speakeasy, 644 Broadway, S.F. 415-967-2227. thespeakeasysf.com

The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter-producer will be onstage for a special New Year’s Eve dance music party at the classic and spacious venue near San Francisco City Hall.

8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31. $130-$230, vaccination proof, indoor masking and reservations required. 18 and older. Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, 99 Grove St., S.F. apeconcerts.com

Soak up some good vibes at an authentic San Francisco Speakeasy in North Beach. With performances from Latin Grammy nominee Eddy Navia, the Pachamama Band, and costumed drummers and dancers from the S.F. Carnaval samba troupe Fogo Na Roupa. Tickets include appetizers, organic dinner buffet, dessert tray and Champagne toast at midnight.

8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31-1 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 1. $149-$179, proof of vaccination, indoor masking and reservations required. Peña Pachamama, 1630 Powell St., S.F. 415-694-0845. pachamamacenter.org

EyeHeartSF and Northern Nights Music Festival present the 12th annual New Year’s Eve event, featuring live performances from Galantis, SNBRN, Mahalo and DJ Dilly b2b Truthlive, Apollo 13, Chocolate Sushi, Michael Milano, Too Tall and others. With an expansive outdoor area; silent disco, interactive art installations and more.

9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31-2 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 1. $125-$275, vaccination proof, indoor masking and reservations required. Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center, 2 Marina Blvd., S.F. 415-345-7575. sfnye.events

Join the talented, youthful Chicago based DJ/producer for a celebratory evening performance featuring a mix of indie future synths and electropop.

9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31-2 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 1. $35-$105, vaccination proof, indoor masking and reservations required. 21 and older. August Hall, 420 Mason St., S.F. 415-872-5745. augusthallsf.com

Mark the start of a new year with a fancy Redwood Room holiday affair. The party will feature live music from vocalist Lilan Kane and the Hella Fitzgerald, DJ Jerry Ross, party favors, midnight Champagne toast and balloon drop. Food and drinks available for purchase. Evening/cocktail attire encouraged.

9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31-2 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 1. $60-$900, vaccination proof, indoor masking and reservations required. Redwood Room, 495 Geary St., S.F. 415-929-2372. redwoodroomsf.com

A big event held on three levels featuring four dance floors; eight DJs; a VIP area with silent disco, a countdown-to-midnight Champagne toast, confetti and balloon drop, go-go dancers, party favors, and more.

9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31-2 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 1. $50-$165, vaccination proof, indoor masking and reservations required. 21 and older. The Regency Ballroom, 1300 Van Ness Ave., S.F. 925-278-8489. theregencyballroom.com

Dance the night away with a performance by the Bay Area-based Fleetwood Mac tribute band, a midnight countdown and Champagne toast, party favors. Fleetwood Mac attire encouraged.

9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31. $25-$35, vaccination proof, indoor masking and reservations required. Ivy Room, 860 San Pablo Ave., Albany. 510-526-5888. ivyroom.com

Vau de Vire Society and Opel Productions present the eighth incarnation of their New Year’s Eve party at the historical San Francisco Mint. It’s scheduled to include a dizzying number of performing artists in 23 areas, with DJs and live music, cirque arts, live art, dance and burlesque, a kink lounge, psychics/divination/witchcraft vault, black light art gallery, and site-specific installations. Two large dance floors and bars throughout the venue.

9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31-3:15 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 1. $45-$109, proof of vaccination, indoor masking and reservations required. 21 and older. San Francisco Mint, 88 Fifth St., S.F. newbohemianye.com

Celebrate with live music and dancing, hats and party favors; appearances by Dolphina, the Girl in the Fishbowl, and a traditional balloon drop/Champagne toast at midnight. Cocktail/black tie attire encouraged.

9 p.m. $75, proof of vaccination, indoor masking and reservations required. For 21 and older. Bimbo’s 365 Club, 1025 Columbus Ave., S.F. 415-474-0365. bimbos365club.com

DJ Dials and 1015 Folsom present a New Year’s Eve party and performance event featuring the South Korean-born techno/house/electro DJ Peggy Gou and special guests. From 3-8 a.m. there will be an after hours performance with the Sweden’s electronic music duo Galantis.

9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31. $125, proof of vaccination, indoor masking and reservations required. 21 and older.  3-8 a.m. Jan. 1. $35-$55, proof of vaccination, indoor masking and reservations required. 21 and older. 1015 Folsom, S.F. 1015.com

The award-winning San Francisco-based singer-songwriter offers a performance of original rock to enjoy as 2021 comes to an end.

9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31. Free, proof of vaccination and indoor masking required; reservations encouraged. HopMonk Tavern, 691 Broadway, Sonoma. 415-935-9100. hopmonk.com  

The evening will feature all night music on two stages with Mushroom Jazz nomenclator and downtempo dance DJ Mark Farina in the main room; the Sponges, divaDanielle and Michio in the loft.

9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31-3 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 1. $25-$50, proof of vaccination, indoor masking and reservations required. Public Works, 151 Erie St., S.F. publicsf.com

An elegant, multi-room New Year’s Eve soiree with expansive dance spaces, party favors, multiple bars and high soaring ceilings under the dome featuring a four-hour open bar, DJs spinning top 40, hip hop, house, salsa, reggaeton and more so you can dance nonstop into the new year with a supercharged countdown to midnight.

9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31-1:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 1. $100-$140, proof of vaccination, indoor masking and reservations required. 21 and older. Bespoke SF, 848 Mission St., S.F. 415-964-4815. nyeboxoffice.com

Ring in the new year with sweet family harmonies from brothers Ben and Alex Morrison of the Brothers Comatose on a bill also featuring the dulcet toned T Sister trio with Erika, Rachel and Chloe Tietjen.

9:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31. $43-$48, proof of vaccination, indoor masking and reservations required. Mystic Theater, 23 Petaluma Blvd North, Petaluma. 707-775-6048. mystictheatre.com

Featuring Jill Maragos and hosted by Dhaya Lakshminarayanan, this show includes a midnight toast.

10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31. $57-$72, proof of vaccination, indoor masking and reservations required. 18 and older. Punchline Comedy Club, 444 Battery St., S.F. 415-397-7573. punchlinecomedyclub.com

A holiday standup show, hosted by Ronn Vigh, offering a midnight countdown and toast to 2022. The lineup is scheduled to include comedians Jesus Trejo, Jeremiah Watkins, Mike E. Winfield, Sammy Obeid and Amy Miller.

10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31. $55-$75, proof of vaccination, indoor masking and reservations required. Cobb’s Comedy Club, 915 Columbus Ave., S.F. 415-928-4320. cobbscomedy.com

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