• “We are hosting a free facilitated indoor drum circle New Year’s Eve at 7:30 p.m.,” writes Skinny Beats Drum Shop (4 Eagle St.). “Come and drum!”
• BoBo Gallery (22 N. Lexington Ave.) hosts a special New Year’s Eve bash with DJ collective In Plain Sight. Only 50 lucky people can get in. About the show: “A special opening set by a very special guest and a champagne toast at midnight included with a moderate entry fee of $10.” 9 p.m.
• Dance Party Fridays at Arcade Asheville (130 College St.) begins New Year’s Eve at 10 p.m. “Wanna Dance your a** off every Friday night?” asks a Facebook post. “Did we mention drinks, and vintage arcade games and two of Asheville’s finest DJs: local favorites Marley and Par.” No cover, goes to 3 a.m. New Year’s Day.
• Vanuatu Kava Bar (151 S. Lexington Ave.) hosts a New Year’s Eve reggae bash with KinJah.
• The Get Down Benefit!! (with two exclamation marks; 1045 Haywood Rd.) includes Zombie Queen, Johnny Sexx, The Go Devils (pictured, above), Death Of Analog, Bob, Ivan & the Terribles. Way to rock in the New Year. Need more deets? Try the website or 505-8388.
What is the benefit at Get Down for?