For those who need to add a little (more) merriment to their holidays, there’s the NEW YEAR’S WEEKEND CELEBRATION, with Cedric the Entertainer, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly and Jay Lamont. The show starts at 8 p.m. Sat., Dec. 29 at the Atlanta Civic Center. Ticket prices range from $76 to $96. 404-249-6400. http://ticketmaster.com.