Fun Things to Do in the D This Weekend March 21-23, 2024

[Lowell]

Kickoff list culled from Hour Detroit. Post your suggestions below.

Marche Du Nain Rouge

Help ward off Detroit’s harbinger of doom, the Nain Rouge, during this annual parade and celebration. Parade krewes will present human-powered floats, musical performances, and themed costumes. There will even be an appearance by the Nain Rouge himself. March 23. No cost for admission. Cass Corridor area, Detroit; marchedunainrouge.com.


Detroit City Football Home Opener at Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck

Saturday March 22 at 4 PM>


STOMP

An eight-member troupe uses matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps, and anything that isn’t a conventional percussion instruments to create electrifying rhythms during this pulse-pounding show. March 20-21. $63-$89 general admission, $36-$49 for kids ages 12 and under. Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, 44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Township; macombcenter.com.


Rain: A Tribute to The Beatles

Experience The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper and Magical Mystery Tour eras alongside songs from their early years and the iconic Abbey Road album performed by the top tribute band. March 21. $25+. Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313presents.com.


Backyard Pool & Spa Show

Spring is officially here and now is the time to start thinking about your backyard space. This show gives you the chance to talk to industry experts including builders, service staff, and retailers; check out in- and above-ground pools, spas, hot tub, and patio displays; and learn about swim safety. March 21-23. $14 for adults, $12 for seniors, free for kids. Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi; backyardpoolshow.com.


Sebastian Maniscalco

This prolific comedian and actor has performed on a seemingly endless list of late-night shows, including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Conan, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Maniscalco’s knack for nostalgic storytelling, impeccable timing, and distinctive physical comedy have made him one of the most successful touring comedians of the last 10 years — he boasts more consecutive performances at Madison Square Garden than any other comedian. March 22. $39.50+. Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313presents.com.


Experience Hendrix 2025

After a six-year hiatus, this Jimi Hendrix tribute is back with an all-star line-up of artists including Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Eric Johnson, Noah Hunt, Henri Brown, Kevin McCormick, and many others celebrating the music and legacy of Hendrix by performing his greatest hits. March 22. $35+. Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313presents.com.


The Spinners

With a legacy spanning over six decades, The Spinners are one the most iconic R&B groups in history. See them perform some of their biggest hits like I’ll Be Around, Could It Be I’m Falling in Love, The Rubberband man, and others. March 22. $35-$79. Andiamo Celebrity Showroom, 7096 E. 14 Mile Road, Warren; andiamoshowroom.com.


Daddy-Daughter Dance

Dads and their daughters get all dolled up for a special evening filled with music spun by a live DJ, dancing, and refreshments. Each girl will be given a special gift. March 22. $20 for residents, $25 for non-residents [[online only, no ticket sales at the door). Southfield Pavilion, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield; cityofsouthfield.com.


Kimberly Akimbo

Based on the 2001 play by David Lindsay-Abaire, this Tony Award-winning musical follows Kimberly Levaco, a 16-year-old girl with a rare condition that causes her to age rapidly. When her family relocates to a new town, Kimberly must navigate a new school, a new crush, and family dysfunction as her health quickly deteriorates. Now-March 23. $45+. Fisher Theatre, 3011 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit; broadwayindetroit.com.


Lightplay

This art show features artful ceramic lamps created by local ceramic artists Elliott Kayser and Kate Tremel. Among the lamps on display are animals like dinosaurs, elephants, and safari animals, as well as pierced abstract lamps. Now-April 5. No cost for admission. Yourist Studio Gallery, 6087 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor; youristpottery.com.

[Kathleen]

At the Redford Theatre this weekend....

The Going Viral Comedy Show
Friday, March 21 at 7:30 PM Tickets: $50-$100
https://redfordtheatre.com/events/th...l-comedy-show/

We Call It Ballet: Sleeping Beauty in a Dazzling Light Show
Saturday, March 22 at 6:30 PM and 8:30 PM Tickets: $39 to $60
https://redfordtheatre.com/events/we-call-it-ballet-sleeping-beauty-in-a-dazzling-light-show-2/