WorldBeat world jazz ensemble: If you like jazz, there’s only one place to be on Friday night, beginning at 9:00 p.m. The renowned Turiya Mareya, Nana Yaw Asiedu, Babacar, David Millard, Steve Haney and Dylan Savage will all be performing, along with special appearances by San Diego’s top African and Latin Jazz artists. Tickets are $5 for members of the WorldBeat Cultural Center and $7 for non-members. The WorldBeat Cultural Center is located at 2100 Park Blvd. in Balboa Park. (619) 230-1190, www.mareya.com.

93.3 FM Pre-New Year’s bash: California girl Gina W. and her band will be performing songs from her new album, Can’t Handle Me, at 8:00 p.m. at San Diego’s Belmont Park. The Los Angeles Times, The Rockit News and the Malibu Times all agree that Gina W. is the next big thing to hit the Hollywood music scene. Gina W. sings coming of age songs about love, independence, growing up and having fun. Bold, self-assured, finely crafted rock songs and power ballads will be sung with ferocity in the vein of Avril Lavigne or Kelly Clarkson. Belmont Park is located at 3146 Mission Blvd. (323) 772-0610, clopez@lmpublicrelations.com.

Celebrities on Stage: Direct from Las Vegas, The Edwards Twins will be appearing at the Birch North Park Theatre for one night only at 8:00 p.m. The audience will swear they are seeing and hearing Barbra Streisand, Elton John, Cher, Neil Diamond, Rod Stewart and many more. In reality, they will be experiencing Celebrities on Stage, the internationally acclaimed stage show of the brothers who look and sound like the stars. Tickets are $35 to $45. Birch North Park Theatre is located at 2891 University Ave. (619) 239-8836, www.theedwardstwins.com.

Club Fashion Whore: Hosted by May*Star, this discotheque and fashion show occurs every second and fourth Saturday at the San Diego Sports Club from 9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Fashionable go-go boys and girls, costume contests and prizes along with Midnight shopping are featured. DJs spin a variety of electroclash, indietronic, shoegaze, indie dance rock, Brit pop, electro punk, synth pop, mod, new wave, ’80s, dark wave and more. There is a $5 cover. The San Diego Sports Club is located at 1217 University Ave. in Hillcrest. (619) 299-7372, www.clubfashionwhore.com.

SDWCC New Year’s party: San Diego Wine & Culinary Center is hosting its New Year’s party at 7:00 p.m. Local chef Lisa Soto from Passion will serve up a spectacular variety of exotic flavors in an international buffet. Music will be provided by the jazz trio 7 Come 11. Admission is $65 per person, which includes food, music and a midnight champagne toast. A buffet will be available from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m., and a dessert station from 10:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight. The San Diego Wine & Culinary Center is located at 200 Harbor Dr., Suite 120. (619) 231-6400, www.sdwineculinary.com.

Deborah Cox live: Join the New Year’s bash at Club Montage, which will begin at 8:00 p.m. for VIP members and 9:00 p.m. for those without VIP cards. Deborah Cox will perform dance hits like “Nobody’s Suppose to Be Here” and “Absolutely Not” alongside DJ Scotty K. Tickets are $50 in advance, which includes a VIP card, front-of-the-line access and a buffet reception prior to the performance. Club Montage is located at 2028 Hancock St. (619) 294-9590, www.clubmontage.com.

Pajama party and waffle breakfast: Stay in your pajamas on New Year’s Day and venture down to Redwing Bar & Grill for a waffle breakfast, beginning at 10:00 a.m. There is a large smoking patio and a full-service patio bar. Redwing is located at 4012 30th St. (619) 281-8700.

Comedy night: Tuesday is comedy night in the spacious, chic/goth comfort zone of Lestat’s Coffee House in Normal Heights. There is live music every night and an eclectic collection of overstuffed chairs, chaise lounges and Victorian sofas to watch it on. Feast on the tasty selections from the bakery toward the back. There is also a furnished reading room and Internet access for the less socially inclined. (619) 282-0437, www.lestats.com.

Tibetan yoga power lunch: North County Yoga is offering a new program from 12:05 to 12:55 p.m. consisting of a condensed yoga practice followed by fruit, meal replacement bars, tea and water. All of the food is organic. Participants can do this practice within an hour and be back at work feeling relaxed and super-charged. The power lunch practice leads to greater stamina, weight loss and better circulation. The cost of each class is $15. Class sizes are limited. North County Yoga is located at 1850 Hacienda Dr. Suite 17, in Vista. (760) 802-6827, www.northcountyyoga.com.

Middle Eastern and Indian fusion show: Prepare for a unique night of entertainment, music and dance from 9:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight at Portugalla Restaurant & Pub. Performances will include Danyavaad, live original Middle Eastern-flavored music featuring a baby electric sitar and tribal drum beats, as well as The Shimmy Sisters performing an exotic fusion belly dance sure to put you in a trance. DJ Sandbag will spin electronic world dance, Indian beats, bhangra, South Asian breaks, arabesque and more. While enjoying the show, guests will feast on an authentic Portuguese dinner and appetizers. There is a $5 cover. Portugalla is located at 4839 Newport Ave. in Solana Beach. (619) 884-7717, info@theshimmysisters.com.