This year, ditch the New Year’s resolution pipe dreams. Resolve to be the same darn person as in 2005. We like you just the way you are.

HEAR
Kay Hanley
What: The angel-voiced rocker returns from La La Land to play Boston.
Why: She’s a mom of two and still 90 times cooler than anyone you know.
When: Thurs. at 11:45 p.m.
Where: T.T. the Bear’s Place, 10 Brookline St., Cambridge (617-492-2327).

BUY
Sale at Cross
What: Up to 75 percent off splashy graphic totes, stationery, and funky watches.
Why: It’s the write stuff.
When: Thurs.-Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: Cross, Zero Brattle St., Cambridge (617-868-7020).

EAT
$65 Dinners at Excelsior
What: Three courses (plus wines to match) for a bargain at the normally pricey eatery.
Why: The wine alone is worth 65 bucks.
When: Sun., 5:30-10 p.m.
Where: Excelsior, 272 Boylston St. (617-426-7878).

SEE
A Pagan Feast
What: Gawk at Neapolitan artist Michele Iodice’s table installation of Mrs. Gardner’s to-die-for glass and dinnerware.
Why: Glass half full or half empty? You decide.
When: Thru Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, 280 The Fenway (617-566-1401).