16 events happening in metro Detroit this week that you probably didn't know about

By on Thu, Nov 17, 2016 at 8:34 pm

Don't be boring this weekend — go out there and live a little! With tons of concerts, plays, and other events going on there is no excuse to be lazy.

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Wed, 11/16 - Sun, 12/11 Dot @ Detroit Public Theatre Colman Domingo’s latest hit play Dot, is a holiday comedy that touches on some sensitive subjects, like dealing with watching your parents’ age. The plot is this: Dotty’s three kids have grown up, and they’re all home for Christmas. Her adult children watch as she struggles to remember things, and deal among themselves with how to balance care for her. It’s a story that many people have experienced themselves, and it’s a story that can be poignant and funny at the same time. Shows start between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit; detroitpublictheatre.org; Tickets are $20 - $45.
Wed, 11/16 - Sun, 12/11
Dot
@ Detroit Public Theatre
Colman Domingo’s latest hit play Dot, is a holiday comedy that touches on some sensitive subjects, like dealing with watching your parents’ age. The plot is this: Dotty’s three kids have grown up, and they’re all home for Christmas. Her adult children watch as she struggles to remember things, and deal among themselves with how to balance care for her. It’s a story that many people have experienced themselves, and it’s a story that can be poignant and funny at the same time.
Shows start between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit; detroitpublictheatre.org; Tickets are $20 - $45.
Thursday, 11/17 Young Thug @ Royal Oak Music Theatre Straight from the Dirty South scene, Jefferey Lamar Williams (Young Thug) has “come from nothing.” Growing up in Atlanta’s Jonesboro South projects, rap gave Williams the chance to change his life. Since becoming active in 2011 and the release of hits praised by fellow rappers and critics like Donald Glover and Stoner, Williams has worked with Kanye West, Rich Homie Quan, Waka Flocka Flame, and Gucci Mane. Now, he tours with his self-titled mixtape, Jefferey, which has been met with much critical acclaim. Doors open at 7 p.m.; 318 W. Fourth St., Royal Oak; royaloakmusictheatre.com; Tickets are $35-$100.
Thursday, 11/17
Young Thug
@ Royal Oak Music Theatre
Straight from the Dirty South scene, Jefferey Lamar Williams (Young Thug) has “come from nothing.” Growing up in Atlanta’s Jonesboro South projects, rap gave Williams the chance to change his life. Since becoming active in 2011 and the release of hits praised by fellow rappers and critics like Donald Glover and Stoner, Williams has worked with Kanye West, Rich Homie Quan, Waka Flocka Flame, and Gucci Mane. Now, he tours with his self-titled mixtape, Jefferey, which has been met with much critical acclaim.
Doors open at 7 p.m.; 318 W. Fourth St., Royal Oak; royaloakmusictheatre.com; Tickets are $35-$100.
Thur, 11/17 - Sun, 11/20 portrait of myself as my father @ Downtown Boxing Gym Zimbabwean choreographer Nora Chipaumire brings to life the story of her estranged father, and of African masculinity, in a boxing ring. It breaks down the stereotypes of African men, and shows through movement that both traditional and modern ideas of masculinity can exist within one man — Chipaumire’s father — through his different specters. The shows start between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; 6445 E. Vernor Hwy., Detroit; ums.org; Tickets are $40.
Thur, 11/17 - Sun, 11/20
portrait of myself as my father
@ Downtown Boxing Gym
Zimbabwean choreographer Nora Chipaumire brings to life the story of her estranged father, and of African masculinity, in a boxing ring. It breaks down the stereotypes of African men, and shows through movement that both traditional and modern ideas of masculinity can exist within one man — Chipaumire’s father — through his different specters.
The shows start between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; 6445 E. Vernor Hwy., Detroit; ums.org; Tickets are $40.
Thursday, 11/17 After Dark: Wizardry and Wonder @ Michigan Science Center “Are you a witch or what?” If you are, then come on out! Step back into the Potterverse, because it will always be there to welcome you home. In celebration of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’s release, the Michigan Science Center is holding a special event for witches, wizards, and muggles alike. In Potions Class, you won’t have to deal with a grumpy Severus Snape, and you’ll watch witches and wizards show you “magic,” in Astronomy, you’ll see the constellations that inspired the names of some our your fellow wizards, in Care of Magical Creatures there will be a real, 10-foot Burmese Python. Remember to keep your wands at the ready. The event starts at 5 p.m.; 5020 John R St., Detroit; facebook.com/michigansciencecenter; Tickets are $15-$20.
Thursday, 11/17
After Dark:
Wizardry and Wonder
@ Michigan Science Center
“Are you a witch or what?” If you are, then come on out! Step back into the Potterverse, because it will always be there to welcome you home. In celebration of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’s release, the Michigan Science Center is holding a special event for witches, wizards, and muggles alike. In Potions Class, you won’t have to deal with a grumpy Severus Snape, and you’ll watch witches and wizards show you “magic,” in Astronomy, you’ll see the constellations that inspired the names of some our your fellow wizards, in Care of Magical Creatures there will be a real, 10-foot Burmese Python. Remember to keep your wands at the ready.
The event starts at 5 p.m.; 5020 John R St., Detroit; facebook.com/michigansciencecenter; Tickets are $15-$20.
Friday, 11/18 Rusted Root and Devon Allman @ Saint Andrew’s Hall We’ll send you on your way … to see Rusted Root. Whether you’ve been a fan since their 1992 debut album, Cruel Sun, or you just really liked that scene in Ice Age, it’s going to be a bunch of fun. The Pennsylvanian band is unique in its fusion of Native American, African, and Latin sound. Devon Allman, son of Gregg Allman, has an extensive background in the blues and rock scenes in the South, and should not be missed. Doors open at 8:30 p.m.; 431 E. Congress St., Detroit; saintandrews.com; Tickets are $20.
Friday, 11/18
Rusted Root and Devon Allman
@ Saint Andrew’s Hall
We’ll send you on your way … to see Rusted Root. Whether you’ve been a fan since their 1992 debut album, Cruel Sun, or you just really liked that scene in Ice Age, it’s going to be a bunch of fun. The Pennsylvanian band is unique in its fusion of Native American, African, and Latin sound. Devon Allman, son of Gregg Allman, has an extensive background in the blues and rock scenes in the South, and should not be missed.
Doors open at 8:30 p.m.; 431 E. Congress St., Detroit; saintandrews.com; Tickets are $20.
Thur, 11/17 - Fri, 11/18 Royal Oak Market: Art Fair Edition @ Royal Oak Farmers Market The Guild of Artists & Artisans, who put on the Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair each year, have ambitiously taken on a new event, the Royal Oak Market: Art Fair Edition, which promises to be as diverse and exceptional as Ann Arbor’s festival. The juried event will feature 95 artists, as well as beer, wine (conveniently located near the glass section of the festival), coffee, sweets, and three gourmet taco trucks. The Royal Oak Public Library will also be there to entertain children with stories, crafts, rhymes, songs, and more art-themed fun. The event begins at noon both days; 316 E. 11 Mile Rd., Royal Oak; theguild.org; Admission is free.
Thur, 11/17 - Fri, 11/18
Royal Oak Market: Art Fair Edition
@ Royal Oak Farmers Market
The Guild of Artists & Artisans, who put on the Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair each year, have ambitiously taken on a new event, the Royal Oak Market: Art Fair Edition, which promises to be as diverse and exceptional as Ann Arbor’s festival. The juried event will feature 95 artists, as well as beer, wine (conveniently located near the glass section of the festival), coffee, sweets, and three gourmet taco trucks. The Royal Oak Public Library will also be there to entertain children with stories, crafts, rhymes, songs, and more art-themed fun.
The event begins at noon both days; 316 E. 11 Mile Rd., Royal Oak; theguild.org; Admission is free.
Friday, 11/18 Campus Martius Tree Lighting Ceremony @ Campus Martius Park It’s the holiday season again, and that means it’s time for the 13th annual Campus Martius Tree Lighting. Presented by DTE Energy, the tree will feature all of the lights. The event will also mark the opening of the park’s ice rink this year. A before party for the opening of the rink will be put on by Channel 95.5, and Olympic gold medal ice dancing team Meryl Davis and Charlie White will dazzle crowds with their grace. The event start at 5:30 p.m.; 800 Woodward Ave., Detroit; campusmartiuspark.org; The event is free and open to the public.
Friday, 11/18
Campus Martius Tree Lighting Ceremony
@ Campus Martius Park
It’s the holiday season again, and that means it’s time for the 13th annual Campus Martius Tree Lighting. Presented by DTE Energy, the tree will feature all of the lights. The event will also mark the opening of the park’s ice rink this year. A before party for the opening of the rink will be put on by Channel 95.5, and Olympic gold medal ice dancing team Meryl Davis and Charlie White will dazzle crowds with their grace.
The event start at 5:30 p.m.; 800 Woodward Ave., Detroit; campusmartiuspark.org; The event is free and open to the public.
Friday, 11/18 The Fray @ The Fillmore Don’t lie to yourself: Every red-blooded American can identify at least three songs by the Fray: “How to Save a Life,” “Over My Head,” and “You Found Me.” Their fourth album, Helios, was released in 2014, and it was pretty impressive. They’ve been darlings for 96.3 WDVD since 2005, so it’s no surprise the “Everything but the rap” radio station is sponsoring the show. They’ll be joined by American Authors, who gained a considerable amount of airtime with their insatiably catchy pop hit, “Best Day of My Life.” The show starts at 7 p.m.; 2115 Woodward Ave., Detroit; thefillmoredetroit.com; Tickets are $15 - $65.
Friday, 11/18
The Fray
@ The Fillmore
Don’t lie to yourself: Every red-blooded American can identify at least three songs by the Fray: “How to Save a Life,” “Over My Head,” and “You Found Me.” Their fourth album, Helios, was released in 2014, and it was pretty impressive. They’ve been darlings for 96.3 WDVD since 2005, so it’s no surprise the “Everything but the rap” radio station is sponsoring the show. They’ll be joined by American Authors, who gained a considerable amount of airtime with their insatiably catchy pop hit, “Best Day of My Life.”
The show starts at 7 p.m.; 2115 Woodward Ave., Detroit; thefillmoredetroit.com; Tickets are $15 - $65.
Friday, 11/18 Craig Owens @ The Shelter Former Chiodos frontman and Michigan native Craig Owens, known for his alternative and R&B influences, has fused both genres throughout his musical career. He has worked with Dr. Dre, D12, and Jon Conner, and now he is prepared to release his first solo EP on Nov. 18. He’s coming home for this release, which marks a pretty big departure from his work with Chiodos, which was pretty solidly post-hardcore. Doors open at 6 p.m.; 431 E. Congress St., Detroit; saintandrewsdetroit.com; Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door.
Friday, 11/18 Craig Owens @ The Shelter Former Chiodos frontman and Michigan native Craig Owens, known for his alternative and R&B influences, has fused both genres throughout his musical career. He has worked with Dr. Dre, D12, and Jon Conner, and now he is prepared to release his first solo EP on Nov. 18. He’s coming home for this release, which marks a pretty big departure from his work with Chiodos, which was pretty solidly post-hardcore. Doors open at 6 p.m.; 431 E. Congress St., Detroit; saintandrewsdetroit.com; Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door.
Saturday, 11/19 Black Bottom & Paradise Valley Tour @ Detroit Historical Museum Take this tour and you’ll learn about two former areas of Detroit rarely spoken about. First there’s the 67-block neighborhood of Black Bottom, named for the areas dark, fertile soil. Then there’s Paradise Valley, just north of Black Bottom, which used to be a bustling entertainment district with over 300 African-American owned businesses. You’ll learn about the five-star African-American hotel that used to sit in Paradise Valley, as well as how Prohibition and illegal lotteries affected the area, which was eventually shut down by the government. The tour starts at 10 a.m.; 5401 Woodward Ave., Detroit; detroithistorical.org; Tickets are $15.
Saturday, 11/19
Black Bottom & Paradise Valley Tour
@ Detroit Historical Museum
Take this tour and you’ll learn about two former areas of Detroit rarely spoken about. First there’s the 67-block neighborhood of Black Bottom, named for the areas dark, fertile soil. Then there’s Paradise Valley, just north of Black Bottom, which used to be a bustling entertainment district with over 300 African-American owned businesses. You’ll learn about the five-star African-American hotel that used to sit in Paradise Valley, as well as how Prohibition and illegal lotteries affected the area, which was eventually shut down by the government.
The tour starts at 10 a.m.; 5401 Woodward Ave., Detroit; detroithistorical.org; Tickets are $15.

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