Kids will create hats and noisemakers, decorate giant numbers and count down to the new year at noon at Port Discovery Children’s Museum’s fourth annual “Noontime New Year: An International Celebration,” featuring Italy. The official countdown, led by Maryland Public Television’s Bob the Vid Tech, will begin promptly at 11:59:50 a.m. At the stroke of noon, families will ring in the new year with a milk and cookies toast and confetti toss. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free with museum admission of $11.75 for ages 2 and up. Port Discovery Children’s Museum, 35 Market Place, Baltimore. www.portdiscovery.org
WHO’S IN TOWN
Psychedelic rock jam band Dark Star Orchestra re-creates a Grateful Dead set list from New Year’s celebrations of the past at tonight’s Cosmic New Year’s Eve at Rams Head Live downtown. Festivities include a champagne toast, finger foods and party favors. 7 p.m. $79. Rams Head Live, 20 Market Place, Baltimore. www.ramsheadlive.com
MUSIC
Head to The 8×10 early for sets by Mad Sweet Pangs and Three Fifths. Or, head to the afterparty with New Orleans’ joyous musical ensemble Rebirth Brass Band. 8 p.m. and 3 a.m. (Rebirth Brass Band). Various prices. The 8×10, 10 E. Cross St., Baltimore. 410-625-2000; www.the8x10.com
