It’s the first week of the year, so you’re probably either too tired recuperating from 2023 or ready to jumpstart the new year with some fun. There are tons of music events happening this weekend, and whether you want something upbeat or chill and creative, at least one of these activities should be added to your agenda to set your 2024 in motion.
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.
The Queen Light Show: From Mercury with Love
When: Jan. 5-6
Where: Longway Planetarium, Flint
What: A planetarium light show featuring awesome visuals and Queen’s greatest hits.
Who: You and other Queen fanatics
Why: It’s the event’s final weekend. Credit:Facebook, Longway PlanetariumCirque du Soleil: Crystal
When: Jan. 5-7
Where: Little Caesars Arena
What: A winter performance
Who: Dancers and performers
Why: Get together with the family and stay in the holiday spirit through this fun show. Credit: Courtesy photoGo Comedy! Improv Theater
When: Jan. 5-6 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Go Comedy!, Ferndale
What: An interactive improvised game show
Who: Improv comedians and the audience
Why: Enjoy a unique show with lots of laughter. Credit: Facebook, Go Comedy! Improv TheaterAnti-Freeze Blues Festival
When: Jan. 5 at 7 p.m.
Where: Magic Bag, Ferndale
What: Live concert
Who: The Bobby Murray Band plus The Woodward Horns, Raye Williams, Lenny Watkins, and special guests.
Why: Feel groovy and listen to music by local blues musicians. Credit:Facebook, The Magic BagMorta Skuld, Throne, Jesus Wept
When: Jan. 5 at 7 p.m.
Where: Sanctuary Detroit, Hamtramck
What: Live music
Who: Morta Skuld, Throne, and Jesus Wept
Why: Kick off the weekend with head bangers from these three rock bands. Credit:Facebook, Morta SkuldNora En Pure
When: Jan. 5 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Magic Stick, Ferndale
What: House music
Who: Nora En Pure
Why: She’s the queen of deep house music and known for her ethereal performances. Credit: Mike PfeifferStory Of The Year: 20 Years Of Page Avenue
When: Jan. 5 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Majestic Theatre, Ferndale
What: A live concert
Who: Story of the Year
Why: The band is performing their entire “Page Avenue” album to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its release. Credit:Facebook, Story of the YearMIDNIGHT CITY
When: Jan. 5 from 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
Where: Bowlero Lanes & Lounge, Royal Oak
What: ’90s/indie dance party
Who: DJ Josh and DJ Zumby
Why: It’s free and bowling is fun. Credit:Facebook, Bowlero Lanes & LoungeVision Boards with The Vision
When: Jan. 6 from 2-4 p.m.
Where: The Commons
What: A vision board making event
Who: Community organization The Vision Detroit
Why: Manifest your new year with a creative collage. Entry is free and all supplies are provided. Credit:Instagram, @thecommonsdetroitMI Hardcore 10
When: Jan. 6 at 5 p.m.
Where: Sanctuary Detroit, Hamtramck
What: 10 hardcore bands for $10
Who: Barefaced, Dead Hang, Hard Count, Luck Runs Out, Peace Offering, Slide, Suffer No Fools, Vacate, and Under the Knife.
Why: For the Michigan metal lovers. Credit:Faecbook, Sanctuary DetroitRapid Eye Movement Tribute
When: Jan. 6 at 7 p.m.
Where: Magic Bag, Ferndale
What: Music
Who: Rapid Eye Movement tribute band
Why: A tribute to REM. Credit:Facebook, REM Tribute BandRumpke Mountain Boys
When: Jan. 6 from 7 p.m.-1 a.m.
Where: Tangent Gallery & Hastings Street Ballroom
What: A live performance
Who: Psychedelic jam grass band Rumpke Mountain Boys
Why: Stomp your feet, drink some whiskey, and hear some live music. Credit:Facebook, Rumpke Mountain BoysChamber Soloists of Detroit
When: Jan. 7 from 2-4 p.m.
Where: Farmington Hills Community Center
What: An instrumental performance
Who: Many Detroit Symphony Orchestra solo performers
Why: Hear a beautiful program while supporting Detroit musicians. Credit:Facebook, Chamber Soloists of DetroitSanctuary Fight Club!
When: Jan. 7 at 6 p.m.
Where: Sanctuary Detroit, Hamtramck
What: Live pro wrestling
Who: Stars from WWE and other popular wrestling tournaments.
Why: This is something different. Credit:Facebook, Sanctuary Fight ClubIAN MAKSIN: Cello For Peace
When: Jan. 7 from 7:30-9 p.m.
Where: Wayne State University Community Arts Auditorium
What: Cello performance and benefit
Who: Ian Maksin
Why: He will perform music in various languages to unite the world through music. Plus, proceeds will be donated to humanitarian relief funds that help civilians in areas affected by war. Credit:Facebook, Ian Maksin
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