1. Experience ice carving putt-putt and more cool activities at Winterfest on The Hill in Grosse Pointe Farms.
  2. Help kick off the "Black Identity: Redefining the Black Body" exhibit at the Carr Center in Detroit.
  3. Feel the spirit as the Ann Arbor Folk Festival celebrates its 40th year at Hill Auditorium.
  4. Join comedian-ventriloquist Jeff Dunham and his vocal cast of characters at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit.
  5. Take a multimedia time journey with the King of Rock and Roll at "Elvis Lives" at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts.
  6. Nosh your way through Eastern Market in Detroit during a behind-the-scenes tour.
  7. Hear Grammy-winning soul and gospel singer Gregory Porter at Music Hall in Detroit.
  8. Have a laugh and support the Sterling Heights Fire Fighters Charities at its annual Comedy Night.
  9. Watch muscle trucks at the Monster Jam at Ford Field in Detroit.
  10. Sip champagne cocktails at the Blackfinn's Bubble Fest in Royal Oak.

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