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Windsor Comedy Festival
Fri., Dec. 27, 8-10:30 p.m.
Chrysler Theatre
201 Riverside Dr. E., Windsor
$40

The Windsor Comedy Festival is BACK and funnier than ever! Get ready for a night of nonstop laughter Friday, December 27, 2024, at the Chrysler Theatre! Featuring: Headliner Mitch Fatel – Comedy genius with a smile to match! Hosted by Michael Harrison – Bringing the energy and laughs! Jackie Fabulous – Sharp, bold, and hilariously relatable! 2019's "Next Best Comic" Curtis Coleman – Get ready to be impressed! Plus, live music from Sinjon Smith Band will have you dancing in your seats! AND the NEXT BEST COMIC Competition 5192526579




Found In The Underground VI: Mini-Arts & Music Festival
Sat., Dec. 28, 7 p.m.-2 a.m.
Tangent Gallery & Hastings Street Ballroom
715 E. Milwaukee Ave., Detroit
15.00

30+ artists and vendors on-site sharing their creations, and a lineup of 8 musical performances across the Rock, Rap, and Electronic genres including Raedy Lex, QURL, Antighost, Bathroom of the Future, Mark Cooper, Crim [FKA Crimson Alchemist], The Emerald Fae x Axiom Crux, and LRAD. The event is 18+ and a portion of ticket sales will be donated to Affirmations LGBTQ+ community center and Planned Parenthood of Michigan. The event is curated by Ami Nicole ACRONYM.


Detroit Lions One Pride Blood Drive
Sat., Dec. 28, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Ford Field
2000 Brush St., Detroit
Free

Lions' fans save lives! Donate blood and enjoy the ultimate football experience at the One Pride Blood Drive at Ford Field on Saturday, December 28, 2024. This fun and impactful event is hosted by Versiti Blood Center of Michigan and the Detroit Lions, featuring appearances from Lions legends, photo opportunities on the field, exclusive donor gifts, and more. Blood donated benefits patients at 60+ Michigan hospitals. Families are encouraged to attend. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times, so please plan to have supervision for your child during your blood donation appointment. [616] 406-5002




Motor City Cruise vs. Maine Celtics
Sun., Dec. 29, 1 p.m. and Tue., Feb. 25, 7 p.m.
Wayne State Arena
1290 West Warren Avenue, Detroit
$10-$150



Shain Park Menorah Lighting
Sun., Dec. 29, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Shain Park - Downtown Birmingham
270 W Merrill St, Birmingham
Free

Join the annual Shain Park Menorah Lighting, the Downtown Birmingham Chanukah celebration! Light the giant 12-ft. Menorah, enjoy festive music and treats, fun for the entire family. Sunday, Dec. 29, at 4:30 PM, at Shain Park, Birmingham. 248-949-6210




The Black and White Art Show
Saturdays, Sundays, 8-11 p.m. Continues through Jan. 18
Pizzo Studio
399 W. Marshall, Ferndale

Art Exhibition
Pizzo Studio's Black and White Show features over 20 local Detroit area artists from all media. 616-566-5824



Remember That One Time? An Evening with Larry Joe Campbell & Friends
Sun., Dec. 29, 7-8:30 p.m.
The Berman Center for the Performing Arts
6600 W. Maple Rd., West Bloomfield
$35-65

Larry Joe Campbell wrote a book, and he’s assembled some of the best actors and improvisers to help him present some excerpts. Jaime Moyer, Nancy Hayden, and Rico Bruce Wade will join Larry Joe. The evening will include music, stand-up, improvisation, and audience participation. Remember That One Time? tells the story of an aging, out-of-work actor whose wife has recently left him. He heads to a small town in Michigan over the winter holidays, only to lose his voice in a freak accident. Left with only listening and watching, Max Sheffield observes the local townsfolk and their eccentricities. 248-406-6677