BOSTON: The Boston Resolution Ball, held in the Westin Hotel Grand Ballroom, is the city's largest and longest-running New Year’s Eve bash. Attendees at the black tie optional event will enjoy Italian-inspired dinner stations and a "Tuscan Table" appetizer reception, both inspired by Boston’s renowned North End. Guests can also expect a DJ and cash bars featuring beer, wine, champagne, and cocktails. A silent auction to benefit The Ellie Fund—a charity for support services for breast cancer patients—features luxury items such as a Red Sox baseball signed by Christian Vazquez and an overnight trip to New York for professional photographs. Three ticket options with different entry times are available for this 21-and-over event. 

LOS ANGELES: ThriftCon, a vintage clothing convention, will return to LA for its third edition from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Dec. 11 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. It will feature more than 100 vendors selling valuable vintage clothing for men and women, as well as classic collectibles. Also on offer for attendees are multiple activations and installations celebrating vintage and retro culture and fashion sustainability. Guests are also invited to bring clothing donations for the ThriftCon clothing drive.

MIAMI: Socialxchange will present the Basel Black Art Experience for its sixth year starting at 8 p.m. on Dec. 2. Basel B.A.E is a cultural celebration of visual art by Black artists in various formats such as paint, photography, sculpture, and fashion. Over a dozen featured artists will be present to comment on their work, and pieces will be available for purchase, along with additional items provided by local vendors. Attendees can also enjoy DJ performances, live portrait sessions, live painting, and karaoke.

NEW YORK: The Brooklyn Navy Yard’s fifth annual Wallabout Wonderland Holiday Market will be held from noon-5 p.m. on Dec. 3-4. Featuring more than 80 vendors, the shopping section will offer a mix of handmade jewelry, home decor, fashion, food and beverage, art, and more unique finds. Activities and activations on Dec. 3 include jewelry making at the Brooklyn Steam Center, holiday wreath making, and holiday card making. Family Day on Dec. 4 will offer another card-making workshop, a storytime and book giveaway presented by Brooklyn Book Bodega, gingerbread cookie decorating, and more.

SAN FRANCISCO: On Dec. 3, Sweater-Con 2022 will take over some of the best bars in San Francisco for a Holiday Pub Crawl offering cheap drinks, tacky decorations, and prizes. Attendees are encouraged to dress up in ugly Christmas or Hanukkah sweaters or any other festive attire such as Santa or elf costumes. Attendees will be able to pick up pub crawl wristbands and maps at Mayes from 4-8 p.m. Bars participating in the pub crawl include Mayes, Mcteagues, Lush Lounge, R Bar, El Lopo, Barley, California Jacks, Wreck Room, Hanaro, Amsterdam Cafe, and more.