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  1. Check out a one-man show re-enacting the 1946 classic film "It's A Wonderful Life."
  2. Meet local authors and buy books at the Local Authors Holiday Book Fair.
  3. Embrace the holiday spirit during the 47th annual Noel Night.
  4. Take the kids and adults to the Detroit Institute of Arts to learn and play chess.
  5. See a "fatberg" from Macomb County as part of a new educational exhibit at the Michigan Science Center.
  6. Shop for handmade goods at the Detroit Urban Craft Fair.
  7. Take a trip into Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon" at the Cranbrook planetarium.
  8. Bring a gift to donate at the festive Krampus Night charity event.
  9. Relive the swinging days of the Paradise, Duke Ellington and his orchestra.
  10. Be an optimist and cheer on the Lions vs. Vikings at a watch party at Beacon Park.


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