1. Start your Christmas shopping at the Hldy Mrkt 4 at the Jam Handy.
  2. Put on your dancing shoes and head to Northern Light's annual Michael-vs- Prince party.
  3. Enjoy live music, psychedelic artwork and a screening of rock documentary "Louder Than Love - The Grande Ballroom" at the Y Arts Rockin' Art Bash.
  4. Enjoy an unconventional take on a holiday favorite at the "Hip Hop Nutcracker" at the Fox Theatre in Detroit.
  5. Surround yourself with art at a public installation sponsored by Culture Lab Detroit and the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit.
  6. Spend an evening with Tony- and Grammy-nominated artist Megan Hilty.
  7. Check out a Mortified Detroit "Angstgiving" Showstorytelling show that's parts comedy, theater and therapy.
  8. Get into the Christmas spirit at the Holly Dickens Festival.
  9. Light up at the sight of The Big, Bright Light Show in downtown Rochester.
  10. Take a spin around the ice rink at Campus Martius Park in downtown Detroit.

Kickoff List from Crain's Detroit Business. Add your suggestions below.