The end of the world is here, and with it, apparently, our last day on this Earth. But worry not, friends. Though the end is nigh, the South Sound has a few End of the World parties to cushion ourselves against impending doom - and whatever it is the Maya predicted will consume us all.

End of The World Party

Grab all your favorite party animals, it could your very last chance to mooch a drink off your friends! And if the world really does end at midnight - all drinks are on the house! The band Accidental Heroes rock it. 9 p.m., Rock The Dock Pub & Grill, 535 Dock Street, Tacoma, Facebook

The End of the World Ball

You could be trying to aim a telescope through our ever-present cloud layer to spot the incoming meteor hoard, or you could don your finest and go out in style at the End of the World Ball. Dress can be anything from semi-formal to tuxes and ball gowns to Venetian masks. Like any good ball, this one will be in a ballroom - the Gothic Ballroom at the Landmark Event Center. There will be light refreshments and a no-host bar, as well as a toy drive for unwrapped gifts, cash or checks for Toys for Tots ... although, this seems to imply that the event hosts think we all might survive the night. 8 p.m., $35-$40, Landmark event Center, 47 St. Helens, Tacoma, website

End of the World Holiday Tap Night + Live Music

Drink beer until the world ends. End of the World beers will include End of the World Chocolate Chili Imperial Stout and a Bloody Mary Pale Ale. Los Hermanos will provide the soundtrack. 5-10 p.m., no cover, Tacoma Brewing Co.: 625 St Helens Ave., Tacoma, Facebook

It's The End of the World As We Know It

Swing Wine Bar will be celebrating everyone's death with a party featuring guitarist Vince Brown and vocalist LaVon Hardison performing an "end of the world" set, plus a last supper. 8-10 p.m., no cover, Swing Wine Bar, 825 Columbia St. SW, Olympia, Facebook

End Of The World Hip-Hop Party

End Of The World Party, hosted by Josh Rizeberg with hip-hop artists Shao Sosa, K Dueski, Z Piece, Beans & Rize, Divous, King Scrub and Blue Nose Music. 9 p.m., Stonegate Pizza, 5421 S. Tacoma Way, Tacoma, Facebook

End of the World Party at the Top of Tacoma

Come hell or high water, head to the high ground and celebrate all that is 12/21/12. The Top will have apocalyptic drink specials to take the prepper edge off: $5 Polar Shifts, $3 Fireball Shots, $4 Mind Erasers, & $6 AMF(Adios Motha F&*%^$@)! 9 p.m., Top of Tacoma Bar & Cafe, 3529 McKinley Ave., Tacoma, Facebook

House Improvement - End of the World Edition

So the world may end this today ... or it may not. But why chance it? Come out and dance like there's no tomorrow. This month Free The Funk welcomes Big Chuck with residents Chris Savenetti and DJ dAb. 9:30 p.m., The New Frontier Lounge, 301 E. 25th St., Tacoma, Facebook

2012 End Of The World Party

DJ Atom Ant will spin as a zombie costume contest goes down. 9 p.m., Lady Luck,
Lady Luck Cowgirl Up, 14114 Pacific Ave. S., Tacoma

End of the World Baby!

Magoo's Annex will offer weekly drink special pricing all day long, which means $3 micors, $2.50 wells, $2.50 margaritas and $3 cooler shots, as well as all call and top shelf liquor rolled back to 2011 prices. 3 p.m. until close, Magoo's Annex, 2710 N. 21st, Tacoma

Mayans Meet Mad Max Thunderdome Extravaganza

If you have nothing to do on your last night on Earth and no loved one to spoon with and cry then grab your bug-out bags and hunker down with the End of the World Survivors at the Dwell Hole with (and not limited to): The Fun Police, Shogun Barbie and Jip Sea Party. Expect Jim Jones Kool-Aid Specials and Heavens Gate Hale Bop Jello Shots. 7:30 p.m., $3, call 253.230.2503 for location of this house party, Facebook

Saturday

We Survived The End Of The World 5K
If you're alive, celebrate with all your running buddies. Come dressed in your best end of the world outfit, and try and beat the guy in front of you to the finish line. 9 a.m., $35, Fit4Life Parking Lot, 2943 29th Ave. SW, Tumwater, website

LINK: More live music and DJs tonight in the South Sound