Blue Man Group invites guests to celebrate the New Year with four festive New Year’s Eve performances Saturday, December 31 at 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. at the Briar Street Theatre (3133 N. Halsted).

Families with young children can take advantage of Blue Man Group’s early performances at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. These shows feature early “midnight” countdowns after the show complete with party hats, noisemakers and a special performance of “Auld Lang Syne” by the Blue Men.

Other festivities include pre-show face painting where children will be transformed into members of Blue Man Group’s band.

Blue Man Group will continue ringing in the New Year with additional performances at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. Guests of the 7 p.m. show can enjoy a celebratory champagne toast, festive party hats and a post-show meet and greet with the Blue Men. Audiences of the 10 p.m. performance will experience a spectacular New Year’s Eve countdown party complete with noisemakers, a midnight champagne toast, balloon drop and performance of “Auld Lang Syne” by the Blue Men

For more information about Blue Man Group, please visit www.blueman.com/chicago.