Hello. Like the others said, I recommend just getting a First Night badge and taking it from there. If you do decide to hit up First Night, please be sure to check out Sxip's Sonic New York (http://www.firstnight.org/FirstNight2009/Events/Search.aspx?id=116). Sxip's a genuinely awesome guy who's worth your time. Adam (the beatboxer he's bringing along) is really good too. It should be part sonic experimentation (albeit in an accessible manner), part slightly nerdy odes to Brooklyn. Highly recommended. Don't be afraid to say hi to either one if you bump into them too. They's gooooooood peeps.

Other than that, I don't know of much happening in the area. I might be going to Great Scott in Allston but I haven't made up my mind yet.