This Sunday is Christmas Eve! While there are not as many events happening as usual, there are still a few if you need a little fun before seeing your family for the holidays. Or, if you have relatives in town early, take them to one of these events to show them some of the cool shit going on in Detroit. 

If you’re looking for even more to do every day of the week, visit the Metro Times events calendar, which is free to use if you have something planned that you’d like to advertise to Metro Times readers.

Kuhnhenn Winter Solstice Release Party 20th anniversary When: Dec. 22 from 5-10 p.m. Where: Kuhnhenn Brewing Co., Clinton Township What: A winter solstice celebration Who: Kuhnhenn Brewing’s team Why: Celebrate 20 years of Kuhnhenn Brewing’s Winter Solstice party with vintage taps, limited beer releases, a special food menu, and more. Credit: Facebook, Kuhnhenn Brewing Co.
Winter Solstice Celebration When: Dec. 22 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Evenstar’s Chalice, Ypsilanti What: A winter solstice celebration Who: Local artists and healers Why: Join others in celebrating the longest night of the year with a candlelight ceremony, community art, singing bowls, and more. Credit: Instagram, @evenstarschalice
We Love You All When: Dec. 22 from 7-10 p.m. Where: Detroit Clothing Circle What: A holiday party Who: Local clothing designers and cool people Why: There will be an open bar and free pre-rolls. Plus, celebrate the fact that Detroit Clothing Circle didn’t shut down like they were about to. Credit: Instagram, @allmotionstudio
The Gasoline Gypsies When: Dec. 22 at 7 p.m. Where: Aretha’s Jazz Cafe What: A holiday music event Who: The Gasoline Gypsies and guest artists Why: Support local music at a show presented by the new app-based “Michigan-centric” radio platform The Sonic Coast. Credit: Instagram, @thegasolinegypsies
Candlelight: A Tribute to Adele When: Dec. 22 from 6-8 p.m. and 8:30-10:30 p.m. Where: The Masonic Temple What: A candlelight concert Who: Local music lovers Why: Experience the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience. Credit: Facebook, Candlelight Concerts
Music Mavens of Michigan When: Dec. 13-17 Where: Tin Roof What: A concert fundraiser Who: Various femme Detroit musicians Why: Support Girls Rock Detroit and listen to local femme musicians rock out. Credit: Instagram, @girlsrockdetroit
ONE MORE TIME: A DAFT PUNK TRIBUTE PARTY When: Dec. 22 at 8 p.m. Where: Magic Bag, Ferndale What: A Daft Punk tribute party Who: Fans of the influential dance music duo Why: Watch a duo recreate Daft Punk for a multi-sensory experience with lights, remixes, helmets, and more. Credit: Mike Pfeiffer
Pink Party When: Dec. 22 from 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Where: Big Pink What: A dance night Who: DJ Ehab and Venus Flyytrap Why: Have fun with your friends. Wear pink and get in free. Credit: @sxrreal
Macho City When: Dec. 22 from 11 p.m.-5 a.m. Where: The Eagle What: A holiday celebration and disco party Who: DJ Mike Trombley and DJ Scott Zach Why: Stay warm at Macho City’s annual holiday celebration and enjoy a mix of disco classics, Chicago house, techno, and nu-disco. Credit: Jon Dones
Only in Detroit book signing When: Dec. 23 from 1-3 p.m. Where: The Detroit Shoppe, Somerset Collection, Troy What: A book signing Who: Detroit photographer Cyrus Tetteh Why: Tetteh will be hosting a book signing for his new photography book Only in Detroit. Get the book to see exclusive photos of Aretha Franklin’s funeral, a police chapman wearing Cartier buffs, Big Sean getting the key to the city, and more shit that happens “Only in Detroit.” Credit: Courtesy of Cyrus Tetteh
Holidays in Greektown When: Dec. 23 from 2-8 p.m. Where: Greektown What: A family-friendly holiday experience Who: Community members and businesses Why: Enjoy 14 Greek-themed ice carvings throughout the neighborhood, plus Christmas caroling, hot cocoa, cookies, and festive food specials and local restaurants. Credit: Facebook
MEGA 80S UGLY SWEATER AND SPEEDO PARTY When: Dec. 23 at 8 p.m. Where: Magic Bag, Ferndale What: A holiday party Who: You and your friends Why: Get lit in the holiday spirit with 80s Christmas attire. Credit: Facebook, Mega 80s
Yuletide Yucksters When: Dec. 23 at 8:30 p.m. Where: Ziggy’s, Ypsi What: A comedy showcase Who: Local comedians Tommy Cook, Lisa Green, Skylar Courtney, Sam Rager, and Tanner Oliver Why: Get in a good laugh before the holidays. Credit: Facebook, Ziggy's
Audion (Live) When: Dec. 23 at 9 p.m. Where: TV Lounge What: An electronic dance night Who: Audion, JTC, and Fabiola Why: It’s put on by the organizers of Movement Festival, Paxahau. Credit: Doug Coombe
Fiesta de Navidad When: Dec. 23 from 9 p.m.-3 a.m. Where: Marble Bar What: A Christmas party Who: Local DJs and performers Tatyana D’voce, Demaciiio, SWDejay, DJ Suave, DJ Palmwine, and Just Shacoi. Why: Jam to world music with Fiesta House including Latin house, reggaeton, Dembow, baile funk, dance, amapiano, and more. Credit: Instagram, @jmoneyj12
FREAQ-OLYMPICS When: Nov. 11 from 10 p.m-2 a.m. Where: Big Pink What: A dance party with no phones allowed Who: Joshwa Why: An opportunity to disconnect from technology and connect with music . Credit: Instagram, @sheefymcfly

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Layla McMurtrie is the digital editor of Detroit Metro Times. She's passionate about art, music, food, and Detroit's culture and community. Her work has been featured in the Detroit Free Press, Between...