1. Visit Detroit's cultural institutions and enjoy music, shopping and a singalong during Noel Night.
  2. Catch Tipping Point Theatre's latest production "Office Hours."
  3. Shop the Birmingham Winter Markt and attend the city's tree lighting ceremony in Shain Park.
  4. Catch "An American in Paris" traveling show at the Detroit Opera House.
  5. See the "Cirque Dreams Holidaze" in its 10th anniversary national tour at Fox Theatre.
  6. Make a glass ornament and shop fine art made by local artists at Art Market Sale: Opening Night.
  7. Enjoy the sounds of jazz and soul at Chantae Cann Live in Detroit with the Derrick Benford Trio at Music Hall Jazz Cafe.
  8. Learn about metro Detroit's history of racial uprisings at the Detroit Historical Museum's "Forged By Fire: Detroit's History of Riots & Rebellions."
  9. Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the NHL and check out the Stanley Cup during the NHL Centennial Fan Arena event.
  10. Check out the "festive-ish" Krampus Night benefit at Tangent Gallery.

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