Grand Funk Railroad
Thursday, January 9th at 8pm
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Detroit Music Hall
Local legends, Grand Funk Railroad hit the Detroit Music Hall stage Thursday, January 9th as part of The Locomotion Tour celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Loco-Motion! The tour started last year, sold out completely at the Soaring Eagle Casino and is now making its way through Detroit.
Six the Musical
January 9th - January 12th at various times
Fisher Theatre
The Tony-winning show “SIX” will be at the Fisher Theater from January 7th- January 12th. For those unfamiliar, “SIX” tells the story of the six wives of Henry VIII and how they ended up married to one of England’s most infamous kings. It sounds a little bit like “Hamilton,” but the wives’ stories are told through the lens of a pop concert. Each wife embodies a famous pop diva (Catherine of Aragon has Beyoncé energy, for example), and sings an epic pop anthem about how Henry wronged them.
Puppet Karaoke
Friday, January 10th from 8pm-11pm
Matrix Theatre
This is an opportunity of a lifetime that you don’t want to miss. If you’re wondering what this event might be, it’s exactly what it sounds like it will be. This Friday, head on over to the Matrix Theatre, choose a puppet of your liking and sing your heart out baby, because its Puppet Karaoke. It’s described as Fraggle Rock meets Tupac, which if anything sets the tone for a fun filled evening of light heartedness with a bit of vulgarity.
Fire and Ice Festival
January 10th - January 12th at various times
Robert C. Valade Park
Winter at Valade’s Fire and Ice festival is back this weekend for tons of medieval winter fun! Stop by for the ice carving competition, giant Fire and Ice Tower and stay for the oversized fires, turkey legs and ax throwing. There will also be plenty of fun photo opportunities with a giant throne made of ice, Frozen’s Elsa and tantalizing Renaissance Fair performers.
Detroit Auto Show
January 10th - January 20th
Huntington Place
The Detroit Auto Show returns back to its January roots! Buckle up, there’s a lot of new vehicles to see! From January 10th to January 20th car enthusiasts and families can enjoy the newest vehicles, exotic supercars, luxury and modified cars, the latest Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Corvette models, technology displays, interactive track activations, custom car exhibits and more. The biggest highlight this year will be four indoor test tracks and a “Detroit Through the Decades” exhibit featuring classic cars.
Fun Magic Tour Starring Nick Paul
Friday, January 10th at 7pm
Village Theatre at Cherry Hill
If you’re craving a mind-boggling experience, this magic show will be right up your alley. Nick Paul will be at the Village Theatre at Cherry Hill this Friday for a spectacular all-ages show. Nick Paul is known for pairing clever comedy with amazing mind-blowing sleight of hand magic. He’s been seen on Penn and Teller: FOOL US, CONAN, Netflix’s Magic for Humans, Netflix’s I Think You Should Leave, and worked on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.
Welcome to Slurptopia
January 10th - January 25th at various times
Planet Ant Theatre
Planet Ant Theatre is at it again. Welcome to Slurptopia is a surreal, campy, fantasy-driven satirical comedy inspired by Y2K internet culture, city pop, and theme restaurants. Using humor, it paints an allegory of modern society and with wit explores themes of impulsivity, hedonism, maximalism, and free will. Tickets can be purchased online or at the Planet Ant box office.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Concert
January 11th & January 12th at various times
Orchestra Hall
Harry Potter fans! This event is for you. The Detroit Symphony Orchestra will feature Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ in high-definition on a giant screen, while a live orchestra performs John Williams’s unforgettable movie soundtrack. This magical story of wizardry will be brought to life and amaze fans with the enchanting sounds of a live orchestra.
Winter Park at Bowers School Farm
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through February 23rd
Bowers School Farm
Looking for something fun to get into this weekend? Check out Bowers School Farm in Bloomfield Hills. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through February 23rd Bowers School Farm is free and open to the public for visitors to meet their animals, enjoy their cozy bonfires and to indulge in a variety of comfort foods from their Farm Kitchen and Store. Visitors can also purchase tickets to ride down their tubing hill that takes you through a giant light tunnel. It is recommended to purchase tubing tickets in advance due to its popularity.
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.
