Fun in Charlotte! Your Thursday rundown
CLT New Year’s Eve
Romare Bearden Park, 300 S. Church St.
Thursday, 6 p.m.: The family-friendly, alcohol-free event will have a DJ at 10 p.m., and the raising of the Charlotte Crown. Midnight will be marked by a fireworks display.
Sparkle and Glow New Year’s Eve
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, 6500 S. New Hope Road, Belmont
Thursday, 6-9 p.m.: A family-friendly event featuring New Year’s Eve traditions from around the world, live accordion music and a biodegradable luminary release at the end of the night. Admission included with Holidays at the Garden, $14.95 adults, $8.95 children ages 2-12, $13.95 seniors ages 60+. Visit www.dsbg.org or call 704-829-1294.
Rich & Bennett’s New Year’s Bash
Southside, 1600 Montford Drive; Angry Ale’s, 1518 Montford Dr.
Thursday, 8 p.m.: Three party options ranging from casual to semiformal located at Southside, Angry Ale’s and a covered tent between the two restaurants. DJ, hors d’oeuvres and alcohol included. Cost ranges from $10 at tent party to $75 for women and $100 for men at Southside party. www.richandbennett.com.
Improv Comedy Show
Wet Willies, 900 Seaboard St.
Friday, 8 p.m.: Charlotte Comedy Theater performs the R-rated, audience-interactive improv. Admission $10, www.charlottecomedytheater.com.
Holiday on Ice: Fire and Ice Night
NASCAR Hall of Fame Plaza, 400 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Saturday, 4-8 a.m.: Go ice skating and also find out whether becoming a volunteer firefighter or emergency medical technician is for you. Admission $13 or $10 without skate rental. wbt.com/shows/holiday-on-ice/
This story was originally published December 30, 2015 at 8:22 PM with the headline "Fun in Charlotte! Your Thursday rundown."