Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue
January 16th - January 19th
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Fisher Theatre
Miami’s sassiest seniors are back to warm your hearts and make you laugh so hard you might even throw out your ol' back! Best friends Dorothy, Rose, Blanche and Sophia set out for a hilarious senior adventure that allows audiences to relive their favorite cult classic sitcom with a fun little twist. Your beloved Golden Girls will be performed by fabulous actors in drag. Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue will be at the Fisher Theatre this weekend only.
August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
January 10th - March 2nd
Detroit Repertory Theatre
In a rundown Chicago recording studio in 1927, tensions flare as Ma Rainey, the “Mother of the Blues” and her band record jazz and blues standards. Ma Rainey fiercely defends her music, while her cocky trumpet player Levee dreams of making his own fame. August Wilson’s powerful work explores themes of rage, racism, self-hatred, and exploitation beyond the music. You can see ‘August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ at the Detroit Repertory Theatre now through March 2nd.
The Big Show
Sunday, January 19th at 6pm
Little Caesars Arena
Get ready for a toe-tapping, booty-shaking night at “The Big Show,” this Sunday! The show is hosted by 97.9 WJLB, Detroit’s ultimate Hip-Hop and R&B station and will feature Glorilla, Sexyy Red, BossMan Dlow, Rob 49, Tee Grizzley, Big Boogie, Tay B, and Snap Dogg.
The Loving Cup (Mario Kart Tournament)
Friday, January 17th at 7pm
The Loving Touch
Hello! It’s me, Mario! Gamers, The Loving Touch is hosting a Mario Kart Tournament this Friday that you should check out! It will be a bracket-style competition played on Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and will be guaranteed fun for both racers and spectators. Drinks are available at the bar and attendees may order pizza from the WAB.
Folk Fest Kickoff: Live Since ’65
Friday, January 17th at 8pm
The Ark
This special show will kick off both the 2025 Ann Arbor Folk Festival and The Ark’s 60th Anniversary year and will feature over a dozen Michigan-based artists each performing renditions of popular songs released in 1965 – the year The Ark was founded. Featured artists include: Al Bettis, Andrew Brown & Katie Smith, Annie & Rod Capps, Chris Buhalis, Chris DuPont & Kylee Phillips, Dani Darling, Joe Reilly, Judy Banker, Ki5, Matt Watroba, Peter Madcat Ruth, The RFD Boys, Rabbitology, Kate Pillsbury, and The Daniels Family Singers: Jeff, Ben, Kathleen & Amanda!
Detroit Auto Show
January 10th - January 20th
Huntington Place
It’s the last weekend to check out the Detroit Auto Show! Buckle up, there are a lot of new vehicles to see! 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.
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.
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.
Where to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.
1/18-1/20 Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. at Henry Ford Museum
1/19 United We Walk at West Bloomfield Middle School
1/20 MLK, Jr. Day at the Charles H. Wright Museum
1/20 Let Freedom Ring at the Fox Theatre
1/20 MLK Jr. Day Celebration at U-M Museum of Natural History
1/20 MLK Day Ceremony and Candlelight Walk at The Roeper School
1/20 MLK Day Celebration at Ypsilanti District Library
Need a laugh? Look no further.
Daniel Eachus at Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
January 16th - January 18th at various times | Learn more!
Conner Mead and Friends! at Independent Comedy Club
Friday, January 17th at 9pm | Learn more!
Aaron Weber at Detroit House of Comedy
January 17th & January 18th at various times | Learn more!
Vic DiBitetto at Andiamo Celebrity Showroom
Friday, January 17th at 8pm | Learn more!
Ryan Davis at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle
January 17th & January 18th at various times | Learn more!
Shanie D Takeover at Punchline Comedy Lounge
January 17th & January 18th at various times | Learn more!
I Ain’t No Joke at The Independent Comedy Club
Saturday, January 18th at 9pm | Learn more!
HoHoHaHa!!!! at Erie VFW Post 3925
Saturday, January 18th at 6pm | Learn more!
Tony Roney’s Silly Saturday Night at Tony V’s Tavern
Saturday, January 18th at various times | Learn more!
