New Year’s Fest is a community performing arts celebration in downtown Kalamazoo.

The event features 24 performing artists in 11 buildings surrounding Bronson Park. Musical entertainment includes classical music, rhythm and blues, jazz, bluegrass, and Christian contemporary. Performing artists include magicians, clowns, jugglers, storytellers, and tricks. It’s a great event for families and for young adults with food featured at many of the sites. Admission is $5 for everyone over 4 years of age. From 5:30 to midnight. For more info: www.newyearsfest.com