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Tinsel & Tassels – A Burlesk Holiday Showcase
Here’s one way to heat up this winter. Greektown’s new Tip-Top Showbar is hosting an evening of burlesque featuring some of metro Detroit’s hottest performers. Ada Vice, Leena Allure, Josephine Shaker, Margaux Royale, and Aqua Tofana will keep things naughty and nice, with Tommy Gun serving as the evening’s M.C. Also expect special guests, pop-ups, fabulous prizes, and more. VIP seating is also available.
Doors at 7:30 p.m., show starts at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 20.; Tip-Top Showbar, 440 E. Lafayette St., Detroit; app.gopassage.com. Tickets start at $22. Ages 21 and older only.
GRiZMAS
Hot off of nabbing a slot as one of the mighty Bonnaroo Music Festival’s headlining acts, alongside big names like the Strokes and Teddy Swims, metro Detroit’s sax-playing DJ GRiZ is capping off his annual 12 Days of GRiZMAS festivities around town with back-to-back nights at the Masonic Temple. Friday’s show features support from Whethan and Austeria, while Saturday’s got Vincent Antone and Motifv.
Doors at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 19 and Saturday, Dec. 20; Masonic Temple Theatre, 500 Temple St., Detroit; themasonic.com.
Holiday Hop & Roll Starring Louie Lee and Friends
Headlined by local country-rap act Louie Lee, this Christmas-themed event promises an “adrenaline-fueled” concert, live magic from Ryan Christopher, and laughs from host Yorg Detroit. Holiday-themed costumes — think Santas, elves, reindeer, etc. — are encouraged for what is sure to be a unique party.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 20; Diamondback Music Hall, I-94 Service Dr., Van Buren Twp.; diamondbackmusichall.com. Tickets are $40.11-$65.86.