TODAY’S BEST BETS
Decided at the last minute to celebrate tonight? There’s a wide variety of music across the Southland, including two chances to catch the wide-ranging styles of Ozomatli, both at city-sponsored millennium festivals: 7-9 p.m. on downtown L.A.’s Grand Avenue (between 1st and 4th streets); and 11 p.m.-12:30 a.m. in San Pedro at the L.A. Harbor. Free admission but passes, available at select Ralphs and Food 4 Less stores, are required. Information: (213) 485-ARTS.
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Wouldn’t it be nice to pass the night with Brian Wilson? You can, beginning at 10:30 p.m. at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center. Information: (310) 406-8838.
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Fresh off her recent rousing show at the House of Blues, Macy Gray brings her retro soul show to the Arcadia club on the Santa Monica Pier. Information: (310) 260-4807.
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And what would New Year’s be without a Red Hot Chili Peppers party (along with 311 and the Bicycle Thief)? At 8 p.m. at the Great Western Forum. Information: (310) 419-3100.
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