NIGHT WALK

The El Dorado Nature Center in Long Beach hosts a nighttime nature walk for children age 7 and up. Learn constellations. 7-9 p.m. (562) 570-1745.

ART

Artists get creative with the dollar bill in “On the Money: Art & Commerce.” At Santa Monica’s Sherry Frumkin Gallery. (310) 453-1850.

MUSIC

A few of L.A.’s finest men in blue trade in their guns for guitars and rock out as Bent. Tonight at Goldfingers, Hollywood. (323) 962-2913.

PERFORMANCE

Drew Tretick performs digital holiday violin music for free. Today at Pershing Square, 532 S. Olive St., downtown L.A. Noon-2 p.m. (213) 847-4970.

NEW YEAR’S

What better environment to ring in the future than LAX’s Encounter. DJ Senor Amor spins an eclectic, intoxicating mix. (310) 215-5151.