FRIDAY
Lil Wayne, Migos, KidsGoalss
When 7 p.m. Friday • Where Chaifetz Arena, 1 South Compton Avenue • How much $70-$200 • More info ticketmaster.com
Rapper Lil Wayne, who has performed a few times at Chaifetz Arena, returns for ResoLOUtion 2017, a show that also features hot rap trio Migos and St. Louis girl group KidsGoalss. Lil Wayne has just released his new mixtape, “Dedication 6,” produced by DJ Drama and featuring Nicki Minaj. By Kevin C. Johnson
SATURDAY
Kwanzaa Celebration
When Noon-4 p.m. Saturday • Where St. Louis Art Museum, 1 Fine Arts Drive, Forest Park • How much Free • More info 314-721-0072; slam.org
The St. Louis Art Museum celebrates the African-American cultural festival of Kwanzaa with an afternoon of activities that include a self-guided tour and scavenger hunt and an art project for children. From 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the museum’s Farrell Auditorium, watch performances by the Kuumba Youth Performance Ensemble of Better Family Life and by the Community Performance Ensemble of the Sunshine Cultural Arts Center. African-inspired refreshments will follow. (Free tickets, available at noon Saturday, are required for auditorium events.) By Gabe Hartwig
Boosie Badazz
When 8:30 p.m. Saturday • Where The Ambassador, 9800 Halls Ferry Road • How much $40-$65 • More info metrotix.com
Baton Rouge, La., rapper Boosie Badazz (formerly Lil Boosie) has been a favorite for many St. Louis hip-hop fans for years. His new album, “BooPac,” features the single “God Wants Me to Ball.” “I named it ‘BooPac’ because it was a lot of pressure from my fans to name it ‘BooPac,’ too,” he told XXL magazine. “A lot of people didn’t grow up on 2Pac. He affected me in a way where he made me want to rap and tell my story.” By Kevin C. Johnson
SUNDAY
Katt Williams, Mike Epps
When 8 p.m. Sunday • Where Scottrade Center, 1401 Clark Avenue • How much $59-$175 • More info ticketmaster.com
Comedians Katt Williams and Mike Epps — each a headliner in his own right — team up for a New Year’s Eve show at Scottrade Center. They are currently shooting “The House Next Door,” a sequel to “Meet the Blacks,” and previously starred together in “Friday After Next.” By Kevin C. Johnson
New Year’s Eve Fireworks Display and Carriage Rides
When 6-9:30 p.m. Sunday • Where Westport Plaza, 111 West Port Plaza • How much Free • More info westportstl.com
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Westport Plaza with a fireworks display at 6 p.m. After the 10-minute show, complimentary carriage rides will be available from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The rides start in front of the plaza near St. Louis Bread Co. and are first come, first served. By Valerie Schremp Hahn
Noontime New Year Celebration
When 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Sunday • Where Magic House, 516 South Kirkwood Road, Kirkwood • How much Free with $11 museum admission • More info magichouse.org
Who needs bedtime? Even if you have to hit the sack before midnight, you can still celebrate the new year with a Noontime New Year Celebration at the Magic House. Make noisemakers and wish wands, rock out to music and pose with wacky props in a photo booth. By Valerie Schremp Hahn
New Year’s Eve at Steinberg Skating Rink
When 10 a.m. Sunday till 12:30 a.m. Jan. 1 • Where Steinberg Skating Rink, 400 Jefferson Drive, Forest Park • How much $7 admission, $6 skate rental (cash only; ATM available) • More info 314-361-0613; steinbergskatingrink.com
Glide into the new year on the Midwest’s largest outdoor ice rink. Steinberg Skating Rink in Forest Park will be open until 30 minutes after the big countdown and will offer hats and noisemakers for everyone. Enjoy a bonfire and hot chocolate, food, beer and wine, available for purchase in the rink’s cafe. By Valerie Schremp Hahn
New Year’s Eve Stroll at the Confluence
When 4:30-6 p.m. Sunday • Where Columbia Bottom Conservation Area, 801 Strodtman Road • How much Free • More info 314-877-6014; mdc.mo.gov/mdc-events
Celebrate a bit early with a nighttime stroll where the Missouri and Mississippi rivers meet. The Missouri Department of Conservation is sponsoring a hike for all ages under the new moon. Come dressed for the weather, and meet at parking lot M, about four miles from the main entrance. Reservations are required. By Valerie Schremp Hahn
Winterfest at the Arch
When 2-9 p.m. Sunday • Where Kiener Plaza • How much Free, $12 skate rentals, $7 for children under 10 • More info archwinterfest.com
Skate on a real ice rink, and check out performers, children’s characters, giveaways, an early 2018 countdown, fireworks and more. Elsa and Olaf from “Frozen” also will skate and join the frozen fun. By Valerie Schremp Hahn
Noon Year’s Eve Celebration
When 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sunday • Where Missouri History Museum, 5700 Lindell Boulevard, Forest Park • How much Free • More info mohistory.org
Join a crowd at the Missouri History Museum to make party hats and noisemakers and dance to live music by Firedog. Get ready for a noon countdown. By Valerie Schremp Hahn
Fire and Ice
When 6-8:30 p.m. Sunday • Where Webster Groves Recreation Complex, 33 East Glendale Road, Webster Groves • How much $5, includes skate rental • More info facebook.com/webster.parksrecreation
Ring in the new year at this party that includes ice skating, basketball, pickleball and Wii games. Concessions will be available for purchase, and don’t miss the fireworks display at 8:30 p.m. By Valerie Schremp Hahn
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra New Year’s Eve Concert
When 7:30 p.m. Sunday • Where Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand Boulevard • How much $65-$100; standing room available • More info 314-534-1700; slso.org
For more than a decade, St. Louis music lovers have learned to trust St. Louis Symphony Orchestra music director David Robertson’s instincts when it comes to the SLSO’s New Year’s Eve concerts. This is your last chance to hear one of Robertson’s terrific programs, the only time we don’t know what’s going to be performed until we get to the hall. He has a gift for putting together programs and guests, with some great standup comedy included, and surprises are always part of the evening. (So is a complimentary glass of sparkling wine.) And if you’d like to party, no problem: It will end in time for you to get to another activity. By Sarah Bryan Miller
MONDAY
Ringing of the Bells
When Noon Monday • Where Public Square, downtown Belleville • How much Free • More info belleville.net
Ring in 2018 by bringing your jingle bells, cowbells and school bells to Belleville Public Square for this New Year’s Day tradition. By Valerie Schremp Hahn
Fast forward
“The Post,” in theaters Jan. 12: Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep star in Steven Spielberg’s account of journalists’ battle to publish the Pentagon Papers
Loop Ice Carnival, Jan. 12-14 in the Delmar Loop: Bundle up and celebrate winter with ice carving demos, human snow globes, ice slides, ice sculptures and more
“Paw Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure,” Jan. 20-21 at Scottrade Center: Arrrr — the heroic pups drop anchor in St. Louis for a swashbuckling new adventure
“The Sound of Music,” Feb. 2-4 at the Fox Theatre: The Rodgers & Hammerstein classic about the singing Von Trapp family returns