This weekend has got a mix of chill stuff going on. You can get lit with your friends to various music in a club setting, see a holiday performance with the fam, or help raise money for local people and businesses. If you really want a fun-packed weekend, there’s definitely time to do all three. 

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.

A Magical Cirque Christmas When: Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m. Where: Fox Theatre What: A holiday performance Who: Dancers and performers Why: Enjoy a family-friendly show to get you in the holiday spirit. Credit: Ticketmaster
Girl Party – Holiday Edition When: Dec. 8 from 7-9 p.m. Where: Green Brain Comics, Dearborn What: A night of comics and shopping Who: Green Brain Comics Why: The event will feature tarot readings, games, door prizes, goodie bags, a hot cocoa bar, and snacks. All customers will get 10% off their purchase during the party. Credit: Facebook, Green Brain Comics
FOOL HOUSE – The Ultimate 90’s Dance Party When: Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. Where: District 142, Wyandotte What: A dance party Who: Fool House Why: The event will feature music of NSYNC, Spice Girls, Backstreet Boys, Nelly, Britney Spears, Blink-182, and TLC. Credit: Facebook, District 142
DISCO LOUNGE When: Dec. 8 from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Where: Bowlero, Royal Oak What: A disco club experience Who: DJ Eric Kacir Why: Dance all night to an all-vinyl tribute to the club era with 70s disco. There will also be open bowling and pinball. Credit: Facebook, Bowlero Lanes & Lounge
Afrosoul One Year Anniversary When: Nov. 10 at 10 p.m. Where: Willis Show Bar What: A night of Afrobeats, R&B, and Amapiano music. Who: Local performing acts and DJs Why: To celebrate Afrosoul’s one year anniversary and have a good time. Credit: Courtesy photo
AFROSOUL – The Black Gatsby Holiday Party When: Dec. 8 from 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Where: Willis Show Bar What: A holiday party Who: Sounds by Jamaal Abiade with performances by Dot NG and Miss Christyana Why: Get in the groove with Afrobeats, R&B, and Amapiano all night long. Credit: Facebook, Willis Show Bar
Storytime with Santa When: Dec. 9 from 9:30 a.m.-noon Where: The Community House, Birmingham What: A storytime with Santa Claus Who: Santa and local families Why: Children can listen to a story read by Santa, plus enjoy hot chocolate and cookies. Credit: Facebook, Ford House
City Bird 14th anniversary When: Dec. 9 from noon-4 p.m. Where: City Bird What: A celebration Who: City Bird and community members Why: An afternoon of refreshments, prizes, and Christmas music. Credit: Facebook, City Bird
Industry Club Showcase and Runway Fashion Show When: Dec. 9 at 6:30 p.m. Where: New Lab @ Michigan Central What: A fashion show Who: Boys & Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan Why: Enjoy complimentary snacks and mocktails, plus explore Industry Club exhibits showcasing youth talent with an exclusive reveal of the Detroit Makers Market Spring Fashion Line. Credit: Facebook, Boys & Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan
Creepy Cheapy Holiday Treat When: Dec. 9 at 8 p.m. Where: The Crofoot, Pontiac What: A Christmas costume party Who: Strangers Unlimited Why: There will be a throwback dance party, plus cocktails, photos with Santa Claus, a cookie-eating contest, and other treats. Credit: Mike Pfeiffer
Emo Night Brooklyn When: Dec. 9 at 9 p.m. Where: Saint Andrew’s Hall What: An emo music night Who: Emo Night Brooklyn Why: Enjoy a pop-punk/emo DJ event curated by event company Emo Night Brooklyn. Credit: Instagram, @emonight_bk
ROY WOODS ME & U TOUR When: Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. Where: Magic Stick What: A concert Who: Roy Woods Why: A stop on the artist’s current tour. Credit: Instagram, @roywoods
The Hip Hop Nutcracker When: Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Where:Fisher Theatre What: A spin on the Christmas classic Who: A dozen dancers, a DJ, a violinist, and MC Kurtis Blow. Why: See a reimagined version of “The Nutcracker” transforming classic songs using fun hip-hop beats. Credit: Cheryl Mann
Gold Standard When: Dec. 9 from 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Where: Spot Lite What: A night of beats and vibes Who: BLAAQGOLD and special guest Why: Get lit with friends at a great local venue with music by local DJs. Credit: Alex Mayø, @xtrmayo
Drake vs. Future When: Dec. 9 from 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Where: Big Pink What: A night for the Drake and Future fans Who: Sounds by Courtt Denise, Munch, and Wrckles Why: Hear tracks all night from the catalogs of hit rappers Drake and Future. Credit: Shutterstock
Wonderland: An Enchanted Winter Market When: Dec. 10 at noon Where: Tangent Gallery What: A magical holiday market Who: Local artists and merchants, tarot readers, and metaphysical workers. Why: To help you tune into your inner magic and find perfect gifts for the holidays. The event will also feature magical winter craft stations for kids of all ages, a selection of roaming performers, and several classes. Credit: Facebook, Tangent Gallery
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet When: Dec. 10 at noon, 4 p.m., and 8 p.m. Where: Fox Theatre What: A colorful Christmas performance Who: Dancers and performers Why: To enjoy a holiday show with the family. Credit: Courtesy photo
Music Gear & Records Sale When: Dec. 10 from 3-6 p.m. Where: Motor City Street Dance Academy What: A fundraiser Who: Moondog Cafe’s team Why: To raise money for Moondog Cafe, which will be a new music venue, coffee shop, and listening club in Detroit’s Wildemere Park neighborhood, set to open in late January. Credit: Instagram, @moondogdetroit
Amped up for Amp When: Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. Where: Spot Lite What: A music show and fundraiser Who: Monica Blaire, R&B songwriters Bevlove and Britney Stoney, regular Spot Lite selectors Vincent Patricola and Mike Clark, and curator Dez Andrés Why: To raise money for Detroit funkmeister Joseph “Amp” Fiddler’s medical costs. Credit: Rene Passet, Flickr Creative Commons
Doja Cat’s “The Scarlet Tour” When: Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. Where: Little Caesars Arena What: A concert Who: Doja Cat and Ice Spice Why: A stop on Doja Cat’s current tour for her recently released album Scarlet. 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...