2016 might have chewed most of us up and spat us out, but as December gets into full swing, we have our eyes on the wrap party. And as end of year knees ups go, this one has ‘winner’ written all over it. The innovative Fierce Festival has collaborated with the geniuses at Grand Union to give you their ‘First Friday End Of Year Party: Artists Behind The Bar.’ Artists Behind Bars is a concept concocted by artist and singing songwriter Kitty Finer that brings together artists who share an interest in spontaneous structures of hospitality. Some of our favourite artists from the past year will be building, moulding, sculpting, and designing bars (and the drinks to stock them) then serving them up for what will be a night filled full of cool concepts, crazy costumes, art, music and dancing, as well as eclectic, unexpected performances. This will be a boozy one, so leave the kids at home and cut loose at the brand new studio space at Minerva Works.

Fri 2 Dec, 19 Minerva Works, Fazeley St, B5 5RS 8pm- late. £5/3 www.grand-union.org.uk