What to do in Metro Detroit this weekend

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Lushes LaMoan at the 28th Erotic Poetry & Music Festival (BSI_Ed Ballotts, Ed Ballots)

The USED: 25th Anniversary Tour

April 3rd - April 6th

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Fillmore Detroit

The Used is celebrating their 25th anniversary with an exciting tour that will feature three nights of performances in each city. The tour will showcase the band’s groundbreaking albums from the early 2000s in their entirety. Fans will get to hear ‘The Used’ (2002), ‘In Love and Death*’ (2004), and ‘Lies for the Liars’ (2007) performed front to back, allowing fans to relive the music that defined a generation of alternative rock. The tour kicks off on April 3rd, right here in Detroit.

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Dress Rehearsal, The Show

March 28th - April 5th

Planet Ant Theatre

It’s the night before the big show–What could go wrong?

‘Dress Rehearsal’ is coming to Planet Ant, where chaos unfolds when the lead actor bails the night before opening. With a well-known theater critic in the audience, the remaining cast must adapt as a different unprepared special guest takes the lead each night. Join for an unpredictable and hilarious ride at Planet Ant Black Box from March 28th to April 5th.

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Tina Fey & Amy Poehler: Restless Leg Tour

April 4th & April 5th

Fox Theatre

Comedy legends, writers, producers, actresses, and Saturday Night Live veterans Amy Poehler and Tina Fey are embarking on their Restless Leg Tour. After launching their tour in April 2023 and performing to sold-out audiences across the US, Tina & Amy are hitting the road once more. Fans can look forward to an evening filled with humor, memorable anecdotes, and engaging conversations as the duo celebrates their thirty years of friendship. Tina and Amy say, “If this tour goes right, we can finally end this friendship!”

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Detroit Zine Fest 2025

Saturday, April 5th from 12pm-6pm

Jam Handy

This Saturday do not miss the Detroit Zine Fest at Jam Handy. There will be over one hundred self-published zine-makers highlighting a range of diverse subjects, including Fine Art, Fandom, Politics, DIY, Instructional, and Diary. The Hero or Villain Food Truck will be on site from 1pm to 4pm.

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Pierogi Making 101

Friday & Saturday

Pietrzyk Pierogi

Want to learn the secrets behind making delicious pierogis? Sign up for a class at Pietrzyk Pierogi. You’ll learn the skills you need to make a pierogi from start to finish, from making the dough, the filling, pinching, boiling and packaging. Also, lunch is included with the class. You’ll get pierogis made from a pro, smoked kielbasa, kraut, and all the fixings.

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Three Stooges Festival

Saturday, April 5th at 2pm and 8pm

Redford Theatre

Get ready for a whirlwind of chaos and laughter! This upcoming Saturday, the historic Redford Theatre is gearing up to showcase their highly anticipated Three Stooges Festival. Enthusiasts of Larry, Moe, and Curly will be treated to a marathon of classics including ‘Three Little Pigskins’, ‘Movie Maniacs’, ‘Flat Foot Stooges’, ‘A Plumbing We Will Go’, ‘GI Wanna Home’, and ‘Squareheads of the Round Table’.

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The Best of Detroit: REMIX Brewery Tour

Saturday, April 5th at 2pm

Detroit

Check out this beer tour! The Best of Detroit: REMIX Brewery Tour is a three-hour shuttle experience that highlights some of Detroit’s top breweries: Brewery Faisan, Nain Rouge Brewing, and Lagerhaus No. 5. Each Michigan Brew Tour is led by a Certified Cicerone, an expert in beer knowledge. As your guide escorts you to each brewery, you won’t just sample beer; you’ll delve into the history of beer, the ingredients used, and the brewing process while enjoying some of Michigan’s finest brews. Included in the tour is a full pour at each stop, an exclusive behind-the-scenes brewery tour, refreshments and snacks on the shuttle and pizza at Brewery Faisan to kick off the tour!

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36th Anniversary Show: The Erotic Poetry & Music Festival

Saturday, April 5th at 7pm

The Loving Touch

The Erotic Poetry & Music Festival will celebrate its 36th Anniversary Show this weekend at the Loving Touch. It’ll be a sizzling evening featuring poetry, burlesque, and musical performances. A portion of the proceeds will also go to Paws with a Cause.

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10th Annual Detroit International Festival of Animation

Saturday, April 5th at 7pm

Senate Theatre

The Detroit International Festival of Animation will be hosted at the historic Senate Theatre this Saturday! Celebrate a decade of animation excellence with a 99-minute mix of 26 animated shorts, showcasing a vibrant selection of works from both local and international animators. This year is the festival’s 10th anniversary, and to commemorate the occasion, there will be a 30-minute pre-show segment showcasing a collection of Michigan-made animations from the last nine years.

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Menopause the Musical 2

Sunday, April 6th at 3pm

Music Hall Center

Menopause The Musical 2 is finally here! Years after their unexpected meeting in a department store, our favorite ladies embark on a cruise filled with more antics, hot flashes, mood swings, and memory lapses! Accompany them on a journey of self-discovery, accompanied by a fresh soundtrack featuring reimagined hits from the 70s, 80s, and 90s.

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Comedy shows to check out

Tina Fey & Amy Poehler: Restless Leg Tour (Live Nation)

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Hash Bash Comedy Bash at Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase

Thursday, April 3rd at 7:15pm | Learn more!

Reggie Watts w/ Curtis Roach at The Magic Bag

Thursday, April 3rd at 7:30pm | Learn more!

The Comedy & Magic Show Dinner at Zerbo’s

Thursday, April 3rd at 6:30pm | Learn more!

Troy Bond at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle

April 3rd - April 5th | Learn more!

Missy Hall at One Night Stan’s Comedy Club

April 3rd - April 5th | Learn more!

The Smoke Show: Stewart Huff at Eastern Palace Club

Thursday, April 3rd at 8pm | Learn more!

Turtle Cat Comedy at Hear.Say Brewing

Friday, April 4th at 9:30pm | Learn more!

Mike Cannon at The Comedy Club

Friday, April 4th at 7pm | Learn more!

Illuminaughty Night at Independent Comedy Club

Friday, April 4th at 9pm | Learn more!

Sean Fogelson w/ Gary Owen at One Night Stan’s

Friday, April 4th | Learn more!

Josh Adams at Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase

April 4th - April 5th | Learn more!

Tina Fey & Amy Poehler: Restless Leg Tour at Fox Theatre

April 4th- April 5th | Learn more!

Pair of Jokers Comedy Tour at One Mike Detroit

April 4th - April 5th | Learn more!

Amos Gill at Detroit House of Comedy

April 4th - April 5th | Learn more!

Ali Siddiq at Masonic Cathedral Theatre

Thursday, April 5th | Learn more!

James Couture & Friends at Independent Comedy Club

Saturday, April 5th at 9pm | Learn more!

Kali Scott at The Comedy Bar

Saturday, April 5th at 7pm | Learn more!

Jeff Allen: The Human Condition at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle

Sunday, April 6th at 6:30pm | Learn more!

Ziwe’s America at Royal Oak Music Theatre

Sunday, April 6th at 7pm | Learn more!

Reclaim Comedy: A Fundraiser for Reproductive Rights at Ziggy’s

Sunday, April 6th from 6pm-9pm | Learn more!

The All-Star Showdown at Go Comedy! Improv Theatre

Every Friday & Saturday at various times | Learn more!

The Weekend Finale & Fresh Sauce at Go Comedy!

Every Sunday at 7pm | Learn more!

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About the Author
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Laura is Local 4's Special Event Producer and author of the Go Guide. She has expertise in experiential, corporate and immersive event production, and loves supporting Detroit's vibrant art and culture scene.