Fun Things to Do in the D this Weekend Dec. 14-16, 2024

[Lowell]

Kickoff list culled from the MetroTimes. Add your suggestions below.


Core City Corner Holiday Shopping Spree
Sat., Dec. 14, 12-6 p.m.
Core City Neighborhoods
3301 23rd Street, Detroit

Come down to Core City for a holiday shopping blitz at local businesses. Food, drinks, art, vintage, magazines, music - find something for everyone! Participating businesses include Vesper Books & Wine, Grand on River, ARCHIVE by Eugenie, Matéria Gallery, and Periodicals.


Handcrafters Tinsel & Treasures Handmade Market
Fri., Dec. 13, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat., Dec. 14, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sun., Dec. 15, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Embassy Suites Hotel
19525 Victor Parkway, Livonia
$4.00

Ranked in the Top 100 shows in the country, Tinsel & Treasures Elevated Handmade Market is a must-attend shopping experience. With handmade gifts for everyone on your list, you won’t want to miss the last and best show of the season! [734] 462-6000


Grand on River Art + Design Holiday Market
Sat., Dec. 14, 12-6 p.m.
Grand On River
5001 Grand River Ave., Detroit

Stop by the Grand on River building for our 1st annual holiday market and open studios! A day of fun, food, music, drinks, art, vintage & more. Featuring drinks by Vesper Books & Wine and a kitchen takeover by Tall Trees Ferndale. Shop with vendors including: The Velvet Tower, BRINGING THE HAPPY, Matron Saint, Spool & Dye Works, Spectrum Boutique, Temple of Print, Surfing Cowboy Studio, Michael Andrews, Umbel Studio, Argonaut Studio, Hayden Allison Richer, Arkiv Paper, Nicholas Tilma, Sophia Wojnovich, and more! 2489747828



Southwest Detroit Holiday Fest
Sat., Dec. 14, 1-6 p.m.
Plaza Del Sol
3041 Vernor Highway, Detroit
Free

The Southwest Detroit Holiday Fest takes place in the Mexicantown Hubbard-Richard Neighborhood, along the Bagley St. and W. Vernor Hwy. corridor between 16th and 24th streets. The annual festival celebrates the neighborhood’s rich Hispanic heritage through a variety of cultural traditions, family-friendly activities, and entertainment.


Let It Snow Festival
Sat., Dec. 14, 3-7 p.m.
The Pink Flamingo
2746 Vermont Street, Detroit
Free

The 2nd Annual Let It Snow Festival brings together the spirit of the season and the warmth of the North Corktown community, located just north of the historic Corktown neighborhood. The family-friendly event takes place from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Pink Flamingo, an outdoor pop-up dining space located at 2746 Vermont St. This winter festival offers a festive atmosphere filled with seasonal music, delicious food, a hot cocoa bar and more. Children can participate in a variety of holiday arts and crafts activities, while neighbors and visitors come together to connect, share conversations, and enjoy the neighborhood. 248-855-6777


The Grateful Gathering
Sat., Dec. 14, 4-10 p.m.
Russell Industrial Complex-Exhibition Center
1600 Clay St., Detroit
$10

We're doing it again! Come kick it with us on December 14th at the @russellindustrialcenter for a night of glass, music, art, and more! ❄️☃️❄️ Get your gift shopping done at our Holiday Market! 🎄🎁 We'll be running auctions and raffles, a great opportunity to take home a special piece of glass and more 🌟 Live glass blowing demonstrations with Talon and Future Glass. Live painting by Detroit's own Martina Sanroman Silent auction filled with project pieces by your favorite artists. We’ll be mingling with everyone over drinks and music from our favorite Slow Jams DJs. [313] 872-4000


Handcrafters Tinsel & Treasures Handmade Market
Fri., Dec. 13, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat., Dec. 14, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sun., Dec. 15, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
19525 Victor Parkway, Livonia
$4.00

Ranked in the Top 100 shows in the country, Tinsel & Treasures Elevated Handmade Market is a must-attend shopping experience. With handmade gifts for everyone on your list, you won’t want to miss the last and best show of the season! [734] 462-6000




Negative Approach, Cloud Rat, Snafu, Manic Outburst, Wounded Touch
Fri., Dec. 13, 7 p.m.
Sanctuary Detroit
2932 Caniff St., Hamtramck
$20


Prometon, Solar Monolith, Vampire Cowgirl hosted by Reware Vintage & KS-AVC
Fri., Dec. 13, 7 p.m.
Reware Vintage
2965 12 Mile Road, Suite 200, Berkley
$15 suggested donation, all to the performers

So much post-punk sludge, it'll be like you got punk eye. PROMETON https://prometon.bandcamp.com/ SOLAR MONOLITH https://solar-monolith.bandcamp.com/ VAMPIRE COWGIRL https://vampirecowgirl.bandcamp.com/ 248-914-0274





THE NU WAVE - The Best of British 80s New Wave Music featuring Les Warner of The Cult, Tony Fennell of Ultravox, and Michael Floreale of When in Rome
Fri., Dec. 13, 7 p.m.
District 142
142 Maple St., Wyandotte
$25-$35



The Farmington Chorus: Do You Want to Build a Snowman?
Fri., Dec. 13, 8 p.m. and Sat., Dec. 14, 4 p.m.
The Hawk Theatre
29995 W 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills

Under the direction of Steven SeGraves, The Farmington Chorus is excited to present Do You Want to Build a Snowman? this holiday season. They will be showcasing a variety of tunes including This Christmas, Parade of the Wooden Soldiers, Swing into Christmas, and Little Drummer Boy. 248-473-1850



Santa Hustle Detroit
Sat., Dec. 14, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Stony Creek Metro Park
4300 Main Park Rd., Shelby Township
$29.99-$69.99

Start a new holiday tradition for a great cause! Gather your friends and join the inaugural Santa Hustle in Detroit on Saturday, December 14, at Stony Creek Metropark. The festive day kicks off at 8:30 a.m. with a Kids Dash, 5K and 10K. Event organizers are currently seeking a local charity beneficiary. For more info or to register, visit https://santahustle.com/detroit/. 3127192332


The Great Lakes Comic Expo Holiday Show
Sat., Dec. 14, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Trinity Lutheran Church
38900 Harper Ave., Clinton Twp.
$5 Early Bird 10AM / $3 General Adm 11AM to 3PM

The Great Lakes Comic Expo GreatLakesComicExpo.com ************************************************** * SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2024 Trinity Lutheran Church/School 38900 Harper Ave. Clinton Township, MI 48036



Detroit Dogs Rule - Adoption Event
Sat., Dec. 14, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
The Carhartt Workshop
5800 Cass Ave., 2nd Floor, Detroit

Join us at the Carhartt Workshop space on Saturday, December 14, 2024 in Detroit to meet some amazing, and adoptable, Detroit shelter dogs. This special adoption event is free and open to the public. We'll be doing onsite, same-day adoptions at 5800 Cass from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. 3136867701


Holiday Brass: Detroit
Sat., Dec. 14, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
St. Matthews & St. Joseph Episcopal Church
8850 Woodward Ave, Detroit
$30.00

Our annual Holiday Brass concert returns to the magnificent St. Matthew’s & St. Joseph’s Church with the splendid choir from Ann Arbor Pioneer High School. 248-559-2095

Stirling's birthday soirée
Sat., Dec. 14, 8 p.m.-2 a.m.
Northern Lights Lounge
660 W. Baltimore St., Detroit
$10

Come celebrate in style as Detroit’s legendary music promoter, record shop owner, club and band manager, and collector of some of the wildest, most rock ’n’ roll stories you’ll ever hear, the one and only Stirling, embarks on another fantastic voyage around the sun. Join Stirling and friends at Northern Lights Lounge Saturday night, Dec. 14, for a sterling silver soirée filled with night songs, revelry, and debauchery, with blazing DJ sets by Liz Warner, Mike E. Clark, and Michael Solaka, plus special guest emcee [and Metro Times cover girl] Audra Kubat! [313] 873-1739


An Irish Christmas from Corktown, a celebration of Irish & American Christmas traditions, featuring Katie Else
Sun., Dec. 15, 3-5 p.m.
Saint John's Resort
44045 Five Mile Rd., Plymouth
$20

Saint John's Resort is thrilled to host this talented ensemble of musicians for a night of classic Celtic holiday music. The show is a celebration of Irish and American Christmas celebrations through music, song, and dance. You'll also hear the story of Corktown, Detroit's oldest neighborhood, settled by the Irish in the 1840s. This will be their debut performance! All tickets include include a Saint John's signature sweet-treat and complimentary beverage station. A cash bar and concessions will also be available. 7344140600


The Christmas Collection: A Planet Ant Original Sketch Comedy Show
Thursdays, 8-10 p.m. and Fridays, Saturdays, 8-10 p.m. Continues through Dec. 21
Planet Ant Theatre
2320 Caniff St., Hamtramck
$30 online / $35 at the door

The Planet Ant Home Team is back with a brand new holiday-themed sketch comedy show. Once the beating heart of Suburban City Township, Plaza Place Mall is going out of business but not before hosting its final Christmas Collection celebration. There’s no shortage of shenanigans when it comes to the staff, performers and shoppers of all generations. Find everything on your last minute list and more in The Christmas Collection, an all-new sketch show coming to Ant Hall December 5th-21st. 313-403-1814

[Kathleen]

Redford Theatre
White Christmas, Dec 13-14, Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 2pm and 8pm
https://redfordtheatre.com/events/

And next weekend...
It's A Wonderful Life, Dec 20-21, Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 1pm and 8pm
The Bishop's Wife, Dec 22, 1pm
NOTE: Karolyn Grimes, who played Zuzu in IAWL and Debby in The Bishop's Wife will be at all the performances
Karolyn Grimes VIP Reception, Dec 21, Saturday at 5pm, advance tickets only

[Kathleen]

Detroit area community theatres offer some interesting and fun holiday stage productions!! Here are some that have hit my inbox:

Purple Rose Theatre: Office Christmas Party, by Jeff Daniels, thru Dec 22
https://www.purplerosetheatre.org/whats-on-stage/

Farmington Players: Humbug, thru Dec 21
https://www.farmingtonplayers.org/

Ringwald Theatre: The E[[Xmas)ist, thru Dec 22
http://www.theringwald.com/

Meadow Brook Theatre: A Christmas Carol, thru Dec 22
https://www.mbtheatre.com/

Planet Ant Theatre: The Christmas Collection: A Planet Ant Original Sketch Show, thru Dec 21
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comedy-...-1073032632489