PARTY LIKE IT’S 1995: The end of 2016 goes up in smoke when alt-rock/ska band Sublime with Rome rocks the joint for New Year’s Eve, 10 p.m. Dec. 31 at the Event Center, 1160 First Ave., King of Prussia. For more information or tickets, call 610-354-8118.
Theater & Arts
Bruce Nauman: Contrapposto Studies, I through VII
Philadelphia Museum of Art presents the premiere of a new work by Bruce Nauman, which continues the artist’s exploration of video, sound and performance, through Jan. 8, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
The Carols
1812 Productions presents the Christmas comedy set in 1943, in which a group of neighbors gathers at the VFW to make the most of what they have while the world is at war, through Dec. 31 at Plays & Players Theater, 1714 Delancey St.; 215-592-9560.
Classical Splendor: Painted Furniture for a Grand Philadelphia House
Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of furniture designed in 1808 by Benjamin Henry Latrobe through Jan. 1, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
A Christmas Story
Media Theatre presents a stage play based on the beloved holiday film through Jan. 8, 104 E. State St., Media; 610-891-0100.
Disney on Ice
Classic Disney characters put on their skates for the holidays through Dec. 31 at Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St.; 215-336-3600.
George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker
The Pennsylvania Ballet performs the holiday tradition through Dec. 31 at Kimmel’s Academy of Music, 250 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800.
Korea Now: Contemporary Art
Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of contemporary Korean art across all media through Feb. 23, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
Live and Life Will Give You Pictures: Masterworks of French Photography, 1890-1950
The Barnes Foundation presents vintage prints of nearly 200 classic images by French photographers and photographers working extensively in France through Jan. 9 at the Roberts Gallery, 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.; 215-278-7000.
Mamma Mia!
The hit musical hits town on its farewell tour through Dec. 31 at the Merriam Theater, 260 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999.
New Year’s Eve
The Philadelphia Orchestra performs with conductor Bramwell Tovey 7:30 p.m. Dec. 31 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5847.
Paint the Revolution: Mexican Modernism, 1910-50
Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of Mexican masterpieces by Diego Rivera, José Clemente Orozco, David Alfaro Siqueiros, Frida Kahlo, Rufino Tamayo and many others through Jan. 8, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert
Strauss Symphony of America performs a new program featuring Strauss waltzes and sweeping melodies from operettas by a full orchestra, acclaimed European singers, ballet and ballroom dancers 8 p.m. Dec. 30 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 300 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999.
The Wizard of Oz
The yellow-brick road runs through the Walnut Street Theatre through Jan. 8, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550.
PARTY LIKE IT’S 1969: If you’d like your last moment of 2016 to be a long strange trip, catch Dark Star Orchestra, the wildly successful Grateful Dead tribute band, when they perform 8 p.m. Dec. 30 and 31 at the Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St. For more information or tickets, call 800-745-3000.
Music
Live Wire
The AC/DC tribute band performs 8 p.m. Dec. 30 at Sellersville Theater 1894, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5808.
The Slambovian Circus of Dreams
The folk-pop Americana band performs 8 p.m. Dec. 30 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
Rubix Kube
The ’80s tribute band performs 7 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Dec. 31 at Sellersville Theater 1894, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5808.
Sublime with Rome
The alt-rock band performs 10 p.m. Dec. 31 at the Event Center, 1160 First Ave., King of Prussia; 610-354-8118.
Cherry Poppin’ Daddies
The swing/ska band performs 8 p.m. Jan. 3 at Sellersville Theater 1894, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5808.
Squirrel Nut Zippers
The swing band performs 8 p.m. Jan. 5 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
In The Light presents an evening with The Eagles
The local band performs a tribute concert 8 p.m. Jan. 6 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
Nightlife
It’s a Union Suit Party!
Happy Bear attendees strip down to their skivvies 5-9 p.m. Dec. 30 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.; 215-964-9675.
Philadelphia Women’s Leather/Kinkster Bar Night
The women’s bar night is open to queer, trans, non-binary, fetish and leather friends 7-10 p.m. Dec. 30 at The Bike Stop, 206 S. Quince St.; 215-627-1662.
The NYE Burlesque Ball
HoneyTree EvilEye and Flirt Vonnegut host a night of burlesque stars, including Tesla Tease, Masokiss and Otis Pena, with drag by Bev and dance music by DJ Spencer Rollins 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Dec. 31 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.; 215-964-9675.
Gear & Glamour
Mr. and Ms. Philadelphia and the Philadelphians MC co-host this geared-up farewell to 2016 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Dec. 31 at The Bike Stop, 206 S. Quince St.; 215-627-1662.
Outta Town
Sound of Music Sing-A-Long
Sing along to the beloved musical film 8 p.m. Dec. 30 at World Cafe Live 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 302-994-1400.
Murder for Two: Holiday Edition
Everyone is a suspect in this musical murder mystery running through Dec. 31 at Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope; 215-862-2121.
Julie Goldman
The comedian and actor performs 7:30 p.m. Dec. 31 at The Rrazz Room, 385 W. Bridge St., New Hope; 888-596-1027.
Phantasm II
The horror film is screened 9:45 p.m. Jan. 6 at the Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-1228.