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The 5 Stop: December 9–29

Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin, New Monsters Collective, The Dark Alleys

December 12, The Outland Ballroom
It seems fitting to push a Yeltsin show in the final issue of GO—they were, after all, approaching “darling-stage” when we began and they played at our launch party. This show is typical and awesome—good surrounding acts at a classic Springfield venue. 9 p.m., $5, 18 and up

Home for the Holidays

December 12, Hammons Hall
The Springfield Symphony’s annual holiday concert always features some classic tunes, but the focus of this year’s is actually a newer classic: music from The Polar Express. Vocalist Michael Burnett will perform and the… ah… interesting artwork of Robert E. Smith will be on display. 7:30 p.m., $17-$32, springfieldmosymphony.org

Springfield Christmas Parade

December 12, Downtown Springfield
It’s Santa, reindeer, and lots of mittens-clad kiddies in the streets of Springfield. Come take part in one of the most American things you can possibly do (and maybe catch some free candy while you’re at it). The parade begins at Campbell and Mt. Vernon streets. 1 p.m., Free, itsalldowntown.com

GO-ing away party

December 17, Big Whiskey’s American Bar & Grill
We’ll be sending off our favorite magazine in the only way we know how: With a happy hour. GO fan Paul Sundy is throwing the party, and the first round is on us. So come share your memories, knock back a few pints, and enjoy one last fling with the GO Team. 5:30 p.m., Free, springfieldgo.com

Jazz Carols and Cocktails

December 22, Fedora Social House
Back for the second year in a row, it’s a Christmas carol raucous sing-along at Fedora Social House, starring Mask Jazz Fusion. Come usher in the actual Christmas season with friends and loved ones, and some of the funkiest holiday music you ever did hear. 7 p.m., No cover