Ring In the New Year

You may decide to stay home with family and friends while watching the New Year’s Eve Balldrop at Times Square on TV, but north metro Atlanta offers more ways to welcome 2020.

ASO New Year’s Eve Celebration

Tuesday, Dec. 31, 6 p.m. dinner, 8 p.m. performance. Celebrate the arrival of 2020 with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. City Springs, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs 30328; citysprings.com.

New Year’s Celebration: Splashing 20’s ▼

Tuesday, Dec. 31, 7:30-11:59 p.m. Ring in 2020 in Gatsby style at the Georgia Aquarium. Georgia Aquarium, 225 Baker Street, Atlanta 303013; georgiaaquarium.org.

New Year’s Eve Show: The Music of Led Zeppelin and Queen

Tuesday, Dec. 31, 7-11:59 p.m. The Georgia Players Guild presents an evening of great music. VIP ticket holders enjoy drinks and more. Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theater, 117 North Park Square, Marietta 30060; earlsmithstrand.org

Atlanta NYElectric 2020 Countdown

Tuesday, Dec. 31, 8:30 p.m.-Wednesday, Jan. 1,1:30 a.m. A variety of ticket options offer drinks, dancing and accommodations. Westin Peachtree Plaza, 210 Peachtree Street, Atlanta 30303; vipnightlife. com.