Girl In A Coma with Wild Moccasins and Fight Me!

Dec. 29 | White Oak Music Hall

With a name inspired by the Smiths' "Girlfriend in a Coma," this San Antonio-based girl group brings their guitar-centric sound to White Oak Music Hall, along with Houston indie pop favorites Wild Moccasins. Fight Me!, a poseur rock group that just released their first single, will round out the evening's bill.

Tickets $15. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 Main St. 713-237-0370. More info and tickets at stubwire.com.

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets In Concert

Dec. 29–30 | Jones Hall

The Houston Symphony will perform John Williams' iconic score live to accompany a screening of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, aka the one with the flying car and big snake that kills people with its eyes.

Tickets from $25. Jones Hall, 615 Louisiana St. 832-487-7050. More info and tickets at houstonsymphony.org.

Traci and Tony’s Unusual New Year’s Eve

Thru Dec. 31 | Rec Room

This Cyndi Lauper-inspired rock opera promises to impress "anyone who’s ever been disappointed by New Year’s Eve." In an evening that appears to be equal parts theater and concert, a crew of musicians will follow the lead of  writer/performer Traci Lavois Thiebaud and composer Anthony Barilla as they ring in the New Year as part of Rec Room's regular immersive, interactive programming.

Tickets $20. Rec Room, 100 Jackson St. 713-344-1291. More info and tickets at recroomarts.org.

Numbers New Year's Eve

Dec. 31 | Numbers Nightclub

Ring in 2018 at this Montrose mainstay, with this installment marking the 40th year of Numbers New Year's Eve. The 17+ evening centers on a $2018 cash midnight ball drop and includes free party favors and a Champagne toast. And, as always, come for the eclectic Numbers crowd of all ages and all stripes.

Cover TBA (Reduced before 10 p.m.). Numbers Nightclub, 300 Westheimer Rd. 713-521-1121. More info via Facebook. 

NYElectric 2018

Dec. 31 | Hotel Derek

Okay, this one is certainly a little pricey, but your ticket buys you a spot at Drake's favorite hotel. You will also enjoy free hor  d'oeuvres and drinks, as well as two "top Houston DJs" (no word on whether Drizzy will moonlight as one of the pair). In advance, we recommend that you read up on our tips for how to hook yourself a whale.

Tickets from $155. Hotel Derek, 2525 West Loop. More info via Eventbrite.