November flew by, but we hope you get out to enjoy some great events this weekend!
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Mean Girls the Musical
Now until November 24th
Fisher Theatre
Mean Girls the Musical is so fetch! The 2004 comedy became an instant classic when it was released 20 years ago (feel old yet?), and I’ve probably watched it more times than I’d like to admit. Just by the headline of this article, you already know that I can drop a quote from the movie at a moment’s notice. Danny DeVito, I love your work! That’s why I was so excited to see that the Broadway production of “Mean Girls” would be making its way to the Fisher Theatre.
Detroit Symphony Orchestra w/ Mahler’s Fifth
November 21st - November 23rd
Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center
Now through Saturday you can see the Detroit Symphony Orchestra perform Gustav Mahler’s Fifth Symphony. Known for its dramatic opening trumpet solo, audiences will fall in love with Mahler’s serene and heartfelt composition.
Jim Gaffigan: Barely Alive Tour
November 22nd + November 23rd
Fox Theatre
Jim Gaffigan will be performing not one, but three shows in Detroit this weekend at the Fox Theatre. The tour is titled ‘Barely Alive,’ which quite frankly has to be a great big joke with his back-to-back shows in Detroit Friday and Saturday. Gaffigan is a seven-time Grammy nominated comedian, actor, writer, producer, two-time New York Times best-selling author, three-time Emmy winner and recently has been listed as a top ten comedian according to Forbes.
True West by Sam Shepard
November 8th - November 24th
Planet Ant Theatre, Hamtramck
Calling all play enthusiasts and people with good taste! It’s the last weekend to see True West by celebrated and award-winning American playwright, Sam Shepard at Planet Ant Theatre. True West is about a screenwriter, who is house-sitting for his mother in Southern California when his estranged brother, a petty thief, unexpectedly arrives. Tensions rise between the brothers, roles reverse, and chaos ensues confronting their shared past and strained relationship, culminating in a raw and explosive exploration of family and identity.
Chris Schanck: A Surreality
November 22nd - February 23rd
MOCAD
This weekend, A Surreality by Detroit-based artist and designer Chris Schanck opens. The exhibit showcases objects, sculptures, and furniture that explores the nature of science fiction, myth and fantasy presented as relics from the artist’s dreamscapes or sur-reality. The exhibit will be open through February 23rd at MOCAD.
Handcuffed in Detroit, The Harry Houdini Bus Tour
Saturday, November 23rd at 2:30pm
Detroit History Club
Don’t worry, you’re not going to be put into handcuffs. The Detroit History Tours will take you on a three-hour adventure into “The King of Handcuffs” aka Harry Houdini’s life leading up to his untimely Halloween death during his last performance. On the tour you’ll see the places Houdini frequented with some interesting stories along the way.
Holiday Biergarten Bazaar
Saturday, November 23rd from 12pm-4pm
Cadieux Cafe
This Saturday, bundle up and head over to the Holiday Biergarten Bazaar at the Cadieux Cafe. From 12pm-4pm you can eat, drink, browse and shop from local vendors. There will be nice gifts and seasonal items for the holidays.
A Charlie Brown Christmas
Sunday, November 24th at various times
Fox Theatre
Who doesn’t love “A Charlie Brown Christmas?” It’s one of the best Christmas stories, and this time it is coming to the stage live! All your favorite characters will be up on the stage telling the tale of the classic Charlie Brown Christmas. Grab your kids, because this will be one that you won’t want to miss. It’s fun for the entire family
Glenlore Trails Aurora Winter Wonderland
November 15th through December 29th
Glenlore Trails, Commerce
Glenlore Trails' “Aurora Winter Wanderland” opened to the public in Commerce Township last weekend. If you’ve never been, Glenlore Trails is a lit up immersive night walk experience in a forest. It’s a fun outing for kids, families or even for a date night.
Free Admission Day
Thursdays from 11am-8pm
Cranbrook Art Museum
Did you know that every Thursday Cranbrook Art Museum is open late and has free admission? Well, you do now. Currently, the museum has three new and two ongoing exhibits you can check out when you visit. If a Thursday museum visit doesn’t work into your schedule, you can visit from 11am-5pm on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday for $6-$10.
UniverSoul Circus
October 31st- November 24th
2600 E Atwater, Detroit
The circus is in town! This isn’t your average circus, this is the circus with SOUL and the gas turned all the way up. We are talking performers, stunts, tricks and thrilling entertainment. The circus will be here almost the entire month of November, so you have plenty of time to see this awesome show.
Events Coming Up!
The Christmas Collection at Planet Ant Learn more!
Fourth Annual Holiday Show at 40 West Howard Learn more!
How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical Learn more!
T. Barb at Detroit House of Comedy Learn more!
Comedy Shows to check out
Need a laugh? Look no further.
Mike Birbiglia: Please Stop the Ride at The Fillmore
Thursday, November 21st at 7pm | Learn more!
Don’t Tell Comedy at Eastern Market
Thursday, November 21st at 7pm + 9:30pm | Learn more!
Ben Bailey at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle
November 21st - November 23rd | Learn more!
Kevin McDonald at Detroit House of Comedy
November 22nd + November 23rd | Learn more!
Jim Gaffigan: Barely Alive Tour at Fox Theatre
November 22nd + November 23rd | Learn more!
Craig Capone at Punchline
Friday, November 22nd at 8pm | Learn more!
Colum Tyrrel at Independent Comedy Club
November 22nd + November 23rd | Learn more!
Comedy VS Battle hosted by Mike Chase at One Mike
Friday, November 22nd at 7pm | Learn more!
Special Delivery: That One Mailman at One Mike
Saturday, November 23rd at 8pm | Learn more!
Max Amini at Royal Oak Music Theatre
Sunday, November 24th at 6pm | Learn more!
Detroit 2 L.A. Semi Finals Competition at Mark Ridley’s
Tuesday, November 26th at 7:30pm | Learn more!
