The weekend following Thanksgiving is a big one. There’s Black Friday, but we’re more into Small Business Saturday, and Detroit has tons of holiday markets with local vendors happening to get your Christmas shopping going. Other fun events are also going on if you need to destress after family time or take out-of-towners out to enjoy the city.

If you’re looking for even more to do every day of the week, check out 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.

TALENTED & GIFTED: 4th Annual Holiday Exhibit When: Nov. 24 from 2-7 p.m. Where: Irwin House Gallery What: A holiday art exhibition and market Who: Curated by Allen Williams Why: Affordable art for holiday shoppers Credit: Facebook, Irwin House
Al Green When: Nov. 24 at 8 p.m. Where: Fox Theatre What: A live show Who: Al Green Why: A fun time after Thanksgiving. Credit: Shutterstock
The Semi-Annual Detroit Bass Gala When: Nov. 24 at 8 p.m. Where: The Garden Theatre What: A live concert Who: Local musicians Why: Get the weekend started with live bass. Credit: Facebook, EAZYBAKED
Downtown Royal Oak Small Business Saturday When: All day on Nov. 25 Where: Downtown Royal Oak What: Supporting local businesses Who: The Royal Oak Downtown Development Authority and local businesses Why: Shoppers can get a sticker for every $25 they spend at participating retailers. Once you collect four stickers, you have a chance to win a $2,500 Downtown Dollars eGift card. Parking can also be validated when you shop at local retailers. Credit: Facebook, Downtown Royal Oak
Holiday Paws-Up Shop & Fundraiser When: Nov. 25 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: The Office Coffee Shop What: A holiday pop-up shop and fundraiser Who: Paws for Life Why: Every customer who spends $50 or more receives a free toy box or dog fleece jacket. Every penny made goes directly to the animals in care. Credit: Facebook, Paws for Life Animal Rescue
Small Business Saturday Market When: Nov. 25 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: The Congregation What: A market and live music Who: Local businesses Why: Shop local for small business Saturday! Enjoy live music, a bloody mary/ mimosa bar, and local vendors. Credit: Facebook, The Congregation
Indie Arts & Crafts Fest When: Nov. 25 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Where: Motor City Brewing Works What: A handmade holiday market Who: Local vendors Why: Get holiday gifts from independent makers including clothing, candles, pottery, soaps, and more. Credit: Facebook, Motor City Brewing Works
ZAB Cultural Collective’s Art And Gift Market When: Nov. 25 from 2-6 p.m. Where: ZAB Cultural Collective What: A holiday art and gift market Who: ZAB Cultural Collective Why: Check out the local collective’s space, get some holiday gifts from artists, and visit The Secret Garden Gallery. Credit: Facebook, ZAB Cultural Collective
Fleatroit When: Nov. 25 from 5-10 p.m. Where: The Foundation Hotel What: A vintage and craft fair Who: Fleatroit Why: Find unique vintage, crafts, records, books, housewares, and more. Credit: Facebook, Fleatroit Junk City
Candied Gams – Burlesque Revue When: Nov. 25 at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. Where: Planet Ant Theatre What: A preview of the 2024 Dirty Show Who: The Keyhole Club & The Dirty Show Why: Two fun shows adding a Thanksgiving theme to the upcoming Dirty Show. Credit: Facebook, The Dirty Show
Big Pink’s Birthday When: Nov. 25 from 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Where: Big Pink What: Dance party Who: DJs Kevin Saunderson, The Saunderson Brothers, and Teknono Why: To celebrate the 1 year anniversary of Big Pink. Credit: Lee DeVito
House Party When: Nov. 25 from 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Where: Spot Lite What: A fun night Who: J House, Masquenada, and friends Why: Get lit to hip-hop, R&B, Amapiano, Afro beats, and dance music. Credit: Courtesy photo
Annual Sneaker Gala When: Nov. 25 from 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Where: Detroit Shipping Company What: A sneakerheads’ paradise Who: Hosted by T Nutty and live music by DJ Chuck Why: For sneaker enthusiasts to show off their style. Credit: Shutterstock
Planet D Nonet When: Nov. 26 at 4 p.m. Where: Cadieux Cafe What: Live music Who: Planet D Nonet Why: Enjoy food, drinks, and live American swing music. Credit: Facebook, Planet D Nonet
Musiq Soulchild When: Nov. 26 at 7:30 p.m. Where: Sound Board What: A live music concert Who: Musiq Soulchild Why: Wind down the weekend. Credit: Shutterstock

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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...