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Things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit

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Things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit

Here are 10 things to do around Metro Detroit this weekend

Detroit Marché at Michigan Central Station

Billed as “an experiential retail destination,” Detroit Marché features more than 25 vendors selling unique gifts and products for the holiday season. The attraction also features a fashion exhibit from College for Creative Studies fashion alumni and staff fresh from their showing during Parish Fashion Week. The market and exhibit is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat. through the end of the year. Free. 2001 15th St., Detroit. Visit michigancentral.com for more events and seasonal happenings at MCS.

Cam Rowe at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle

Touring comic Cam Rowe takes the stage at the Comedy Castle this week. You may have seen the very tall comedian on TRU TV’s “Storage Hunters” show as the security guard or the show “Comedy Bang Bang.” Rowe is supported by emcee Steve Hanson and featured opener Detroit’s Mike Geeter. 7:30 p.m. Thurs. 7:15 and 9:45 p.m. Fri. and 7 and 9:30 p.m. Sat. $20-$25. 310 S. Troy, Royal Oak. (248) 542-9900. Comedycastle.com.

DSO’s ‘Home for the Holidays’ at Orchestra Hall

The Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s annual concert of holiday classics is a yearly tradition for many. This year, Enrico Lopez-Yanez leads the ensemble for six concerts. 10:45 a.m. and 8 p.m. Fri., 3 and 8 p.m. Sat. and 3 and 7 p.m. Sun. $29 and up. 3711 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 576-5111. Dso.org.

Stayin’ Alive at Royal Oak Music Theatre

Transport yourself back to the 1970s with this multimedia tribute to the Bee Gees. Todd Mattina, Todd Sharman and Joseph Janisse use video clips, photos, a high-tech production and full band to pay homage to the sibling trio that produced some of the most memorable music of the 20th century. They perform all the disco hits like “Night Fever” and “You Should be Dancing” as well as ballads like “I Started a Joke” and “To Love Somebody.” Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Fri. $29.50-$84.50. 318 W. Fourth, Royal Oak. (248) 399-3065. Royaloakmusictheatre.com.

My Brightest Diamond at the Detroit Institute of Arts

Shara Nova records and performs music as My Brightest Diamond. She’ll perform songs from her latest album “Fight the Real Terror,” which like her other releases, blends rock, art pop and chamber music. The concert is in Rivera Court. Elsewhere at the DIA this weekend are the exhibits “The Art of Dining,” Tiff Massey’s “7 Mile + Livernois” and the 16th annual Community Group Art Exhibition. The film “Exhibiting Forgiveness” is at the DFT. 7 p.m. Fri. Free admission for tri-county residents. 5200 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 833-7900. Dia.org.

Gary Hoey at the Magic Bag

For the past quarter century, guitarist Gary Hoey has brought his “Ho Ho Hoey Rockin’ Holiday Show” to town to put a hard rock spin on the holiday season. 7 p.m. Fri. $45 in advance. 22920 Woodward, Detroit. (248) 544-1991. Themagicbag.com.

Mannheim Steamroller at Fox Theatre

Is it even the Christmas season if Chip Davis’ Mannheim Steamroller doesn’t come to town? Said to be the longest-running concert tour in entertainment history, the experience started back in the 1980s and has since sold more than 41 million albums. 8 p.m. Fri. $25 and up. 2211 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 471-7000. 313presents.com.

Holiday festivals in southwest Detroit and Corktown

Two holiday festivals are taking place Saturday to showcase the festive culture in southwest Detroit. The Southwest Detroit Holiday Fest at Bagley and W. Vernor in Mexicantown is from 1-6 p.m. with family friendly activities, music and photos with Panco Claus. Also Saturday, the second annual Let It Snow Festival is popping up from 3-7 p.m. Sat. at Pink Flamingo, an outdoor dining space at 2746 Vermont in historic Corktown. There will be seasonal music, food, a hot cocoa bar and activities for kids.

Kash Doll at Masonic Temple

Detroit rapper Kash Doll kicks off a headlining tour in support of her new album “The Last Doll” this weekend. The tour wraps up in Detroit in early March with a show at the same venue. The actor and rapper describes the album as her “most personal project yet.” 7 p.m. Sat. Remaining seats start at $155.88. 500 Temple, Detroit. themasonic.com.

Ice Cube at Fox Theatre

The Grand Finale tour features rap legends Ice Cube, Scarface of the Geto Boys and solo fame, EPMD (Erick and Parrish Making Dollars) and West Coast gangster rapper MC Eiht, and hits Detroit’s Fox Theatre this weekend. 8 p.m. Sat. $89 and up. 2211 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 471-7000. 313presents.com.

Dave Koz at Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts

Jazz artist and saxophone player Koz brings his “Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour 2024” to the stage at Music Hall. The show features Jonathan Butler as well as special guests Vincent Ingala, Adam Hawley and Rebecca Jade. 7:30 p.m. Sun. $55 and up. 350 Madison, Detroit. (313) 887-8500. Musichall.org.

Melody Baetens

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