Get ready to rock this weekend with tons of cool events happening around the city, from art to food to comedy to music. Discover something new and add a unique activity to your upcoming agenda. 

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.

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Jollibee’s Opening Weekend When: Jan. 12-14 from 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Where: Jollibee, Sterling Heights What: The grand opening day of Jollibee’s first Michigan location. Who: Jollibee fans Why: Metro Detroiters have been waiting for this day since 2021 when it was first announced that the popular Philippines-based fast-food chain was coming to Michigan. Plus, the first 100 customers that spend over $20 each day this weekend get a prize. Credit: Courtesy photo
Intimacy: The Artistic Community of PASC When: Jan. 12-14 Where: Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit What: An exhibition by artists with developmental disabilities. Who: Progressive Art Studio Collective Why: It’s the exhibit’s final weekend and you should visit the MOCAD before it closes soon for renovations. Credit: Brock Ailes/ Courtesy photo
Noah Reid When: Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. Where: Saint Andrew’s Hall What: A live show Who: Noah Reid Why: He was on Schitt’s Creek, plus he sings. Credit: Shutterstock
Chris Tucker When: Jan. 12 at 8 p.m. Where: Fox Theatre What: A comedy show Who: Chris Tucker Why: “The Legend Tour” is the comedian’s first major tour in over a decade. Credit: Shutterstock
Black Guns When: Jan. 12 at 9 p.m. Where: Greektown’s Club Dream What: A live concert Who: Rapper Dame Dash’s rock group Black Guns Why: The show is part of the 365 Tour with Dame Dash and The Black Guns. If you like the rapper, it could be interesting to see him rock out. Credit: Courtesy photo
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Goth Night When: Jan 12 and Jan. 13 from 9 p.m.-3:30 a.m. Where: Leland City Club What: A fun dance night for local goths Who: DJs Jay Misanthropia & Parallax Why: Channel your inner goth and have a fun night with friends. Credit: Facebook, Leland City Club (Official)
Clothing Swap & Mending Party When: Jan. 13 from 1-4 p.m. Where: Bloodroot Herb Shop, Ypsilanti What: A clothing swap Who: You and your clothes Why: It’s a chance to update your wardrobe and get rid of some clothes for a new year refresh. Also, if you have clothes that need fixing, bring supplies and do it next to a neighbor. Credit: Courtesy photo
Vintage Vinyl Record Show When: Jan. 13 from 1-4 p.m. Where: Dancing Eye Gallery, Northville What: A record show Who: Music Collector Paul Anker and local music lovers Why: See an awesome expansive music collection. Credit: Shutterstock
Letter Writing for a Ceasefire When: Jan. 13 from 1-4:30 p.m. Where: Next Chapter Books What: A community event. Who: Metro Detroiters Why: Sign and address letters to President Biden and U.S. representatives calling for a permanent ceasefire in Palestine. Materials will be provided. Credit: Instagram, @nextchapterbooksdetroit
Apotheculture Club: MLK Weekend Outing When: Jan. 13 from 5-11 p.m. Where: Detroit Symphony Orchestra What: A community outing Who: The Apotheculture Club and Detroit’s cannabis chef Enid Parham Why: If you haven’t joined Detroit’s cannabis-infused dinner and performance arts club, this is a great chance. The group is heading out to enjoy the music of Chevalier de Saint-Georges, the first classical music composer of African descent. Credit: Public domain, Wikimedia Creative Commons
Detroit Red Wings vs. Los Angeles Kings When: Jan. 13 at 7 p.m. Where: Little Caesars Arena What: A hockey game Who: Hockey fans and/or Grateful Dead fans Why: Hockey. Credit: Shutterstock
Alice Cooper @75 When: Nov. 11 from 7:30-10 p.m. Where: The Berman Center for Performing Arts, West Bloomfield What: Conversations and music performances Who: Gary Graff, Rabbi Aaron Bergman, and local musicians Why: Veteran rock journalist Gary Graff details the life and career of Alice Cooper, considered the godfather of shock rock. Plus, live performances. Credit: Joe Maroon
Candlelight: A Tribute to Pink Floyd When: Jan. 13 from 8:30-10:30 p.m. Where: The Masonic Temple What: A candlelight concert Who: Pink Floyd fans Why: Experience a unique multi-sensory show. Credit: Facebook, Candlelight Concerts
A Night of Motor City Soul When: Jan. 13 from 8-11:30 p.m. Where: Aretha’s Jazz Cafe What: A music performance Who: Detroit vocalists Smoke Jones and Laura Rain Why: Caesars Award-winning Detroit vocalist Laura Rain joins forces with Smoke Jones for an evening of original soul and R&B. Jones will be playing acoustic guitar and previewing his latest music. Credit: Facebook, Laura Rain
The Mega 80s When: Jan. 13 at 7 p.m. Where: Magic Bag, Ferndale What: An 80s dance party Who: You and your friends Why: Throw it back to the 80s with everyone’s favorite 80s music. Credit: Facebook, Mega 80s
Loose End When: Jan. 13 from 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Where: Spot Lite What: An evening of music Who: You and your friends Why: There will be a dance battle, special guests, local DJs, collaboration, and community. Credit: Layla McMurtrie
Erik Scott with Richard Mathis and Travis Conte When: Jan. 14 from 7:30-9 p.m. Where: Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, Royal Oak What: A comedy show Who: Erik Scott, Richard Mathis, and Travis Conte Why: Scott is a stand-up comedian who has been on the rise due to his video clips on TikTok and Instagram. Credit: Facebook, Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle
Sex Time Machine Party When: Jan. 14 from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Where: Trumbullplex What: Live performances Who: Upcoming Detroit collective Sex Time Machine and other local performers Why: Support a group of local artists. Credit: Courtesy photo

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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...