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Alice in Californiland
AXIS dance revises their performance of the magical strange dance-tale of a young girl s journey. https://www.axisdance.org/
Broadway on AirBnB
Promotional-sponsored performances by a variety of talents: Tittus Burgess, cast members from
Moulin Rouge, Mrs. Doubtfire, and more, plus dance, yoga, tarot and circus classes. $10-$50. www.airbnb.com
Broadway Performers
For Broadway fans, Tony-winning performers perform new concerts, and classic shows are streamed as well. https://www.broadwayworld.com/
Different Stars
Musical show with a current theme: How do these emotions collide during time spent alone in quarantine? When James opens a box of artifacts from his first breakup, after months of self-isolation during COVID-19, he reckons with memories that haunt him of a first queer love gone awry; starring James Jackson, Jr., Victoria Huston-Elem, Danielle Buonaiuto, and Karl Saint Lucy. https://www.differentstars.live/
“Times Square New Year’s Eve”
“Rise Up” singer Andra Day and disco diva Gloria Gaynor perform as part of this commercial-free webcast from the annual celebration in Manhattan. It also will include live coverage of the Times Square ball drop. 3 p.m. Thursday. timessquarenyc.org, livestream.com
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“New Years Queens: Goodbye 2020!”
“RuPaul’s Drag Race” veterans Alaska, Miz Cracker, Katya, Trixie Mattel and Bob the Drag Queen are among the artists taking part in this 11-hour global livestream event. 3 p.m. Thursday. $49-$499. sessionslive.com
“Abracadabra: New Year’s 2021”
John Legend, Aloe Blacc, Major Lazer and Kaskade are among the musical acts featured in this three-day livestream event that also includes meditation sessions, yoga, cooking tutorials and more. The event runs through 8:30 p.m. Friday. Free; donations accepted for the Save Our Stages Emergency Relief Fund. RSVP at abrafest.com
“Times Square New Year’s Eve”
“Rise Up” singer Andra Day and disco diva Gloria Gaynor perform as part of this commercial-free webcast from the annual celebration in Manhattan. It also will include live coverage of the Times Square ball drop. 3 p.m. Thursday. timessquarenyc.org, livestream.com
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“New Years Queens: Goodbye 2020!”
“RuPaul’s Drag Race” veterans Alaska, Miz Cracker, Katya, Trixie Mattel and Bob the Drag Queen are among the artists taking part in this 11-hour global livestream event. 3 p.m. Thursday. $49-$499. sessionslive.com
“Abracadabra: New Year’s 2021”
John Legend, Aloe Blacc, Major Lazer and Kaskade are among the musical acts featured in this three-day livestream event that also includes meditation sessions, yoga, cooking tutorials and more. The event runs through 8:30 p.m. Friday. Free; donations accepted for the Save Our Stages Emergency Relief Fund. RSVP at abrafest.com
Luckily, NYE at home doesn t mean your only option is to tune in to
Dick Clark s New Year s Rockin Eve. Plenty of high-profile acts are skipping the IRL appearances and going virtual instead.
The Avett Brothers
The Avett Brothers
Miami s musical taste certainly favors EDM and hip-hop, but if you re looking for something a bit more chill to ring in the new year, check out the Avett Brothers virtual concert on Thursday, December 31. Broadcasting from Charlotte, North Carolina, the quartet promises a full performance, special guests, and a countdown led by Scott and Seth Avett. The band has been busy in 2020, releasing
Los Angeles City Hall is bathed in red light for the 2015 New Year s Eve celebration at Grand Park in downtown Los Angeles. (ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images)
Don t let the door hit you on the way out, 2020. Ring in 2021 with online parties and countdowns hosted by Snoop Dogg and queens from RuPaul s Drag Race. Attend Grand Park s virtual New Year s Eve fest. Laugh away this year at your pick of comedy shows. Watch online sets from Pink Martini, birthday girl Patti Smith and the Dandy Warhols. Watch the ball drop in NYC all by its lonesome self.
From all of us at LAist, have a safe, socially distant New Year s Eve, and cheers to a better 2021!