10 Things to Do in the D this Weekend - Nov 17-19, 2017

[Lowell]

1. Show off your swing dancing skills to music from the Legendary Count Basie Orchestra.
2. Get a head start on your holiday shopping at the Royal Oak Farmers Market's juried winter art fair.
3. Explore the Red Bull House of Art at the opening exhibition for its live-in residency program.
4. 'Tis the season to join in Detroit's tree lighting and holiday celebration at Campus Martius and Beacon Park.
5. Attend a free concert at MusicTown Detroit.
6. Wear a costume to an interactive game show at the Tangent Gallery.
7. Join Detroit Soup's November community fundraising dinner.
8. Grab a brew or a few during the Central Woodward Junior Chamber's annual bar crawl.
9. Watch cultural groups from across the world perform at the International Festival in Southfield.
10. Snag tickets for Jay-Z's performance at Little Caesars Arena.

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

[Zacha341]

Downtown Detroit Markets pop up for the holidays

Christmas trees, fire pits, igloos, and more

11. https://detroit.curbed.com/2017/11/1...holiday-photos

[emu steve]

12. Requires tickets but beatification Mass at Ford Field.

http://www.freep.com/story/news/loca...tch/873728001/

[This is an instance where an athletic facility can be used for other purposes than simply sports. In 2008 Pope Benedict said Mass at the newly opened Nationals Park in D.C. Nice to have when needed.]