10 ways to get out of the house this week

Friday, May 6 - Ooh La La Lucha @ Saint Andrew’s Hall - For the past three years, the folks who run Imperial, Public House, and Working Class Outlaws have put on an event that marries burlesque and lucha libre, a fantastic match, in our humble opinion. The event also features Mexican beer, food by Imperial chef Brandon Zarb, tequila, and fortune-telling. Wasabassco Burlesque and the Benson Twins will provide tantalizing entertainment between masked wrestling matches, one of which will feature former WWE star Zach Gowen. Doors open at 8 p.m.; 431 E. Congress St., Detroit; ticketmaster.com; 248-850-8060; tickets are $30.

Friday, May 6th - Alton Brown @ Fox Theatre - Food Network fans, this event is for you. As much as we’d like Barefoot Contessa Queen Ina Garten to grace us with her fabulous presence, we are getting the next best thing, and that is food nerd Alton Brown. He’s touring behind the show “Eat Your Science.” It’s filled with comedy, talk show antics, multimedia tricks, and of course, cooking. Brown digs deep into the science of cooking, something that has become a trendy topic in the last few years. Brown will also pick random audience members to come up onstage and help out in his crazy experiments, so if you’ve ever wanted to assist a celebrity chef, now is your chance. Show starts at 8 p.m.; 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit; olympiaentertainement.com; 313-471-3099; tickets are $35-$100.

Friday, May 6 - Nancy Mitchnick: Uncalibrated @ Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit - Nancy Mitchnick was born right here in Detroit, and her artwork reflects the city and her own personal life in many ways. MOCAD is presenting her work in a new exhibition called “Nancy Mitchnick: Uncalibrated.” As a painter, Mitchnick draws inspiration from her childhood, living as a struggling artist in the Cass Corridor in the ’70s, and being a woman in the art world. Her paintings resemble photograph stills, but they seem more alive than any photograph. Public preview begins at 7 p.m.; 4454 Woodward Ave., Detroit; mocadetroit.org; 313-832-6622; free but $5 suggested donation from 7-9 p.m.; $7 after 9 p.m. Photo via mocadetroit.org.

Friday, May 6 - Marlon Wayans @ the Fillmore Detroit - If you don’t recognize Marlon Wayans from his famous last name (all of his siblings are celebrities), then you may recognize him from the hilarious movies that he’s starred in. Wayans is the king of the spoof Scary Movie franchise, and he and his brother starred in one of our favorite movies of all time, White Chicks. Wayans seems to be taking a break from in front of the camera and is going back to his comedic roots: stand-up. You won’t want to miss Wayans unique outlook and observations about the world around him. Starts at 7 p.m.; 2115 Woodward Ave., Detroit; thefillmoredetroit.com; 313-961-5451; tickets are $40.

Saturday, May 7 - Jay Leno @ Fox Theatre - Jay Leno, in case you didn’t know, is a longtime fan of metro Detroit. The classic car fanatic loves the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village, as well as John K. King Books. He’s complimented the city’s historic buildings, and loves our industrial history. Suffice to say, he’ll have plenty of Detroit-related material when he performs at the Fox this Saturday. It’s the funnyman’s 24th annual Forgotten Harvest Comedy Night. For the price of admission you’ll get tons of laughs and many local families in need. Doors at 8 p.m.; 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit; olympiaentertainment.com; 313-471-3200; tickets start at $28.50. Photo by: Jeff Riedel/NBC)

Fri-Sun, May 6-7 - Kiss Me Kate @ McMorran Place - The Port Huron Civic Theatre is producing onehit musical after the other, and this spring they are performing the Broadway classic Kiss Me, Kate. For a show that was originally produced in the 1940s, it was very original and different, compared to other musicals of the period such as Oklahoma. Essentially, it is a play within a play. The plot is about the directors and stars of the cast of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew and all of the drama that comes with relationships and working closely with other people. Shows at 8 p.m. on May 6 and 7, 3 p.m. on May 8; 701 McMorran Blvd, Port Huron; mcmorran.com; 810-985-6166; tickets are $10.

Saturday, May 7 - Koi Transfer @ Belle Isle Aquarium - A school of large, colorful koi fish live in the pond between the Belle Isle Aquarium and the Conservatory. During the summer months, they greet visitors and practically nip their toes in expectation of some breadcrumbs or other bits of chum. Come the colder months, the koi are transferred indoors where they can live throughout the winter season. But, once the weather turns warm, the folks at the Belle Isle Conservancy, along with a host of volunteers, move the koi back to the pond, where they can live out their summer days. Those hoping to help move the fish are asked to bring a 5-gallon bucket, and we suggest wearing some big rubber gloves, too. Starts at 10 a.m.; Belle Isle Aquarium, Inselruhe Ave.; belleisleconservancy.org; 313-331-7760; free.

Saturday, May 7 - Spring Mead Fest @ B. Nektar Meadery - These days there are, like, a zillion beer fests that happen all over the state — and that’s great. Trust us, there’s no one who loves craft beer like the folks who work at the Metro Times. Of course, it’s nice to switch things up every once in awhile, and the Spring Mead Fest that’s taking place at B. Nektar Meadery in Ferndale (our neighbor, of sorts) is doing just that. The craft meadery will have two special releases on hand — Milton’s Madness: I Said NO Salt and the Zombies take Manhattan — plus a selection of meads, ciders, beers, and cocktails. There will also be food from the Shimmy Shack, Slows to Go, Hero or Villian Food Truck, Delectabowl, and Treat Dreams. There will also be entertainment will be provided by Detroit’s Duende, Dutch Pink, and AwesomeR. Runs from 2-8 p.m.; 1511 Jarvis St., Ferndale; bnektar.com; 313-744-6323; free.

Saturday, May 7 - Crusin' for the Trails @ Clubhouse BFD The fund-raising event Cruisin' for the Trails is being put on by Motor City Brew Tours, whose Steve Johnson tells us the country is especially beautiful this time of year, which makes this Oakland County ride one of the more unusual ones of the year. There will be a supply-and-gear stop at a cider mill, where they’ll be serving donuts and New Belgium beer. The majority of riders will head back to Rochester to complete the 17-mile there-and-back trip, but some riders will continue on to Lake Orion’s 51 North Brewing Company. Those who return to Clubhouse BFD can find a party area, tent and all, adjoining the patio where the cyclists enjoy a post-ride party. Starts at 9:30 a.m.; 2265 Crooks Rd. Rochester Hills; https://www.eventbrite.com/e/motor-city-bike-brew-tours-spring-charity-bike-ride-may-7-2016-tickets-19658906318; tickets are $25 in advance and $30 day of. Photo courtesy Steve Johnson.

Tuesday, May 10 - Sound of Music @ Fisher Theatre - Is there a musical more seminal than Sound of Music? Filled with classic songs like “Do Re Me” and “The Hills Are Alive,” it’s hard to think of a musical that has touched the public consciousness as much as this one. Follow the wayward governess Maria as she mentors the Von Trapp children, teaching them to love music and outdoor play. Things get hairy, though, when she falls in love with Captain Von Trapp, and even more hairy when the Nazis take over Austria. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll fall in love. Show starts at 8 p.m.; 3011 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit; broadwayindetroit.com; 313-872-1000; tickets are $39-$100.