DETROIT RED WINGS – LITTLE CAESARS ARENA – DetroitRedWings.com/Presale
Dec. 1 vs. Vancouver Canucks; 12:30pm
Dec. 3 at Boston Bruins; 7pm; ESPN+
Dec. 5 at Ottawa Senators; 7pm
Dec. 7 vs. Colorado Avalanche; 7pm
Dec. 9 at Buffalo Sabres; 7pm
Dec. 12 at Philadelphia Flyers; 7pm
Dec. 14 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs; 7pm
Dec. 18 vs. Philadelphia Flyers; 7pm; TNT, Tru
Dec. 20 vs. Montreal Canadiens; 7pm
Dec. 21 at Montreal Canadiens; 7pm
Dec. 23 vs. St. Louis Blues; 7pm
Dec. 27 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs; 7pm
Dec. 29 vs. Washington Capitals; 5pm
Dec. 31 vs. Pittsburgh Penguins; 8pm
Jan. 2 at Columbus Blue Jackets; 7pm
Jan. 4 at Winnipeg Jets; 7pm
Jan. 7 vs. Ottawa Senators; 7pm
Jan. 10 vs. Chicago Blackhawks; 7pm
Jan. 12 vs. Seattle Krakens; 3pm
Jan. 14 vs. San Jose Sharks; 7pm
Jan. 16 at Florida Panthers; 7pm; ESPN
Jan. 18 at Tampa Bay Lightning; 7pm
Jan. 19 at Dallas Stars; 8pm
Jan. 21 at Philadelphia Flyers; 7pm
Jan. 23 vs. Montreal Canadiens; 7pm
Jan. 25 vs. Tampa Bay Lightning; 7pm
Jan. 27 vs. Los Angeles Kings; 7pm
Jan. 30 at Edmonton Oilers; 9pm
FOX THEATRE – 2211 Woodward, Detroit; 313-471-6611; 313presents.com
11/27-12/1 Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical
Dec. 7 Ladies Night Out
Dec. 8 Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
Dec. 10 Brett Eldredge
Dec. 13 Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis
Dec. 14 Ice Cube, Scarface, MC Eiht, EPMD
Dec. 20-31 ‘Twas The Night Before . . . by Cirque Du Soleil
Jan. 10-12 Kevin Hart
Feb. 6 Dancing With The Stars: Live!
Feb. 12 The Price Is Right Live
THE DETROIT ZOO – 8450 W. 10 Mile, Royal Oak; detroitzoo.org; 248-541-5717
Dec. 7 World Wildlife Conservation Day
11/23-1/5 Wild Lights (selected days)
DETROIT LIONS – FordField.com; on Fox unless otherwise stated
Dec. 5 vs. Green Bay Packers; 8:15pm
Dec. 15 vs. Buffalo Bills; 4:25; CBS
Dec. 22 at Chicago Bears; 1 pm; Fox
Dec. 30 at San Francisco 49ers; 8:15pm; ABC/ESPN
Jan. 5 vs. Minnesota Vikings; 1pm
DETROIT PISTONS – pistons.com/tickets
Dec. 3 vs. Milwaukee Bucks 7pm
Dec. 4 at Boston Celtics; 7:30pm
Dec. 7 at New York Knicks; 7:30pm
Dec. 19 vs. Utah Jazz; 7pm
Dec. 21 at Phoenix Suns; 9pm
Dec. 23 at Los Angeles Lakers; 10:30pm
Dec. 26 at Sacramento Kings; 10pm
Dec. 28 at Denver Nuggets; 9pm
Jan. 1 vs. Orlando Magic; 7pm
Jan. 3 vs. Charlotte Hornets; 7pm
Jan. 4 vs. Minnesota Timberwolves; 7pm
Jan. 5 vs. Portland Trail Blazers; 7pm
Jan. 6 at Brooklyn Nets; 7:30pm
Jan. 9 vs. Gold State Warriors; 7pm
Jan. 11 vs. Toronto Raptors; 7pm
Jan. 13 at New York Knicks; 7:30pm
Jan. 16 vs. Indiana Pacers; 7pm
Jan. 18 vs. Phoenix Suns; 5pm
Jan. 20 at Houston Rockets; 2pm
Jan. 22 at Atlanta Hawks; 7:30pm
Jan. 25 at Orlando Magic; 7pm
Jan. 27 at Cleveland Cavaliers; 7pm
Jan. 29 at Indiana Packers; 7pm
Jan. 31 vs. Dallas Mavericks; 7pm
LITTLE CAESARS ARENA – 313presents.com
Dec. 10 Jingle Ball with Jack Harlow, more
Dec. 17 Oakland University vs. Michigan State Basketball
Dec. 22 Nick Cannon, more
Dec. 28 Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Dec. 30 WWE Holiday Tour w/Cody Rhodes, more
Jan. 19 The Big Show feat. Glorilla, Sexyy Red
ANDIAMO SHOWROOM – Warren;
AndiamoShowroom.com
Dec. 6-7 Ben Portsmouth – Taking Care of Elvis
Dec. 19 Frankie Scinta & Karen Newman Holiday Show
Dec. 31 George Michael Reborn
HAPPENINGS AROUND TOWN:
11/30-12/1 Sterling Heights: Saint Nick’s Warehouse: Juried craft show; 250-plus booths, no strollers; 9am-4pm; Henry Ford II High School, 11911 Clinton River; facebook.com/saintnickswarehouse
11/29-12/21 Clarkston: Holiday Forest; enter an enchanting world where holiday cheer & wonder surround you beginning with Barkley the talking tree.. Along your stroll you will see Nutcracker guards, paths like Candy Cane Court and Gingerbread Village; see the tallest smart tree in the Midwest, spanning over 70-feet tall and multiple interactive LED walls; meet playful characters like Buddy the Elf & the Grinch at the dance party; take a family / group photo with Santa; Fridays/Saturdays only; Oakland County Sportsmen’s Club, 4770 Waterford; https://www.holidayforest.com/ for info
Dec. 3 Washington Township: Advent by Candlelight for women with Teresa Tomeo; SS. John & Paul Church, 7777 28 Mile; $20 includes dinner and program; tickets: office@ssjohnandpaul.org or 586-781-9010
Dec. 4 Detroit: Advent Day of Reflection; St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center, 23333 Schoolcraft; 9am-3pm; $50/person includes lunch; Couples Advent Reflection Candlelit Dinner, 6-9pm, $65/couple; Christine at 313-286-2802 or ccalleja@stpaulretreat.org
Dec. 6 Northville: Merry Little Christmas Party; $10 children, $45 adults; New Hope Center for Grief Support, 6:30-9pm, Northville Square Mall, 133 W. Main; www.newhopecenter.net.
Dec. 7 Mount Clemens: Holiday Homes Tour by Mount Clemens Historical Commission, visit five decorated historic houses in city, 2-hour tours depart every 30 minutes from 1-4:30 p.m., meet at Crocker House Museum & Gardens, 15 Union; Eventbrite.com
Dec. 7 Warren: Tree lighting: Featuring holiday light parade, 5-8 p.m., Warren City Hall, 1 City Square, (586) 574-4500
Dec. 8 Rochester Area Hometown Christmas Parade; 2pm; 100 floats, marching; Santa and Mrs. Claus, 1.5-mile route along Rochester; rrc-mi.com/christmas-parade
HAPPENINGS AROUND TOWN: (continued)
Dec. 8 Birmingham: Breakfast with Santa hosted by Birmingham Youth Assistance, includes full-sit down breakfast and personal visit with Santa; animal balloons, clown, craft goodie bag; Seaholm High School Symphony Ensemble; 9 and 11:30am, The Townsend Hotel, 100 Townsend; birminghamyouthassistance.org/event-details-registration/breakfast-with-santa-4
Dec. 8 Flint: New Century Chorale “Christmas Around The World”; 4pm; $15; St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 711 S. Saginaw; tickets: www.newcenturychorale.org or 810-771-8255
Dec. 9 Northville: Memorial Candlelight Ceremony, 7-8 p.m., Offered by New Hope Center for Grief Support, Ward Church, 40000 Six ; Free, advance registration please at weblink.donorperfect.com/CM24.
Dec. 11 Rochester: Winter Wonderland Ball; holiday cookies, snacks and drinks, dancing, and photos on red carpet, for kids in grades 1-5, 6-8pm; Rochester Avon Recreation Authority, 500 E. Second; rararecreation.org
Dec. 13 Rochester: Milk & Cookies with Santa; photos, activities and meet The Grinch, 4-8 pm; Rochester Avon Recreation Authority, 500 E. Second St., rararecreation.org
Dec. 20 Shelby Township: Mistletoe Magic Dinner Dance; 5 pm; $20; Shelby Township Senior Center, 14975 21 Mile; tickets: 586-739-7540
More holiday events at the end of the newsletter
www.2STONESEVENTS.COM – 810-227-9000
Jan. 25 Aguanka
Feb. 22 The Funkalleros
20 FRONT STREET – 20 E. Front Street, Lake Orion; 20frontstreet.com, 248-783-7105
Dec. 4 Patty PerShayla
Dec. 5 Tripliciti
Dec. 6 A Night in Nashville with Matthew Bell, etc.
Dec. 7 endprejudice presents The Jingle Jam
Dec. 13 Ava Swiss
Dec. 14 Dan Rodriguez
Dec. 19 Michigan Songwriter Showcase hosted by Tom Alter
Dec. 20 Jill Jack “Celebrates The Holidays”
Dec. 21 Songwriter’s Round feat. Stephen Clark
Jan. 23 Austin Plaine & Will Overmand
THE MASONIC TEMPLE -- 500 Temple Avenue, Detroit; 313-832-7100; themasonic.com
Dec. 7 Royel Otis, almost Monday
Dec. 8 A Nostalgic Nigh with Macaulay Culkin
Dec. 10 Immortal Comedy
Dec. 13 Jeezy Playlist Concert Series
Dec. 14 Kash Doll
Dec. 31 Excision
Jan. 1 Excision
MUSIC HALL – 350 Madison, Detroit; 313-887-8500; MusicHall.org
Dec. 8 Who Bought The Humbug
Dec. 14 Amadeus – Christmas Concert
Dec. 15 Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour
Dec. 18 Rocky Mountain High Experience John Denver Christmas
Dec. 20 Magical Motown Christmas
Dec. 21 Last Christmas Vietnamese Show
Dec. 26 Snow Queen
Jan. 9 Grand Funk Railroad
Jan. 17-18 Don’t Judge Me
THE EMERALD THEATRE – 586-630-0120, TheEmeraldTheatre.com
Dec. 13 Saved By the 90s
Dec. 14 Then Sings My Soul feat. Alexander Abate
Jan. 11 Hotel California – The Original Eagles Tribute
COMEDY CASTLE – 3105 South Troy, Royal Oak; ComedyCastle.com
Dec. 5-7 Mike Stanley
Dec. 12-14 Josh Sneed
Dec. 19-21 Maddie Wiener
Dec. 22 Bret Hayden’s Comedy Rumble Show
Dec. 26-28 Brad Wenzel
Jan. 2-4 Zach Martina
Jan. 9-11 Geoff Tate
Jan. 16 Tim Finkel
Jan. 17-18 Ryan Davis
Jan. 22 Learnmore Jonasi
Jan. 23-25 Joe DeVito
Jan. 30-31 Ron Taylor
HENRY FORD MUSEUM – 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn; 313-982-6001; TheHenryFord.org
10/13-1/5 Hockey: Faster Than Ever
11/29-12/1 Visit With Santa
11/29-12/24 Holiday Greens & Tree Log
Dec. 10 Tinkering For Tots
Greenfield Village – Fridays-Sundays
Dec. 5-28 Holiday Nights Supper with Santa Package
Dec. 5-28 Holiday Nights
MOTOR CITY CASINO HOTEL – Sound Board; 2901 Grand River Avenue, Detroit; 313presents.com; 313-237-7711
Dec. 5 K. Michelle
Dec. 8 Rahsaan Patterson
Dec. 10 Justin Hayward – Moody Blues music
Dec. 12 Maysa
Dec. 13 MotorCity Cage Nigh XXIV
Dec. 27 Night of Knockouts XXXII
Dec. 29 MJ Live – Michael Jackson Tribute
Dec. 31 Lloyd – New Year’s Eve Concert
Jan. 11 Cedric The Entertainer
Jan. 16 Raheem DeVaughn
Jan. 17 Chante Moore
Jan. 24 Carl Thomas
Jan. 26 Stokley
DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: dso.org
Dec. 6 Civic Jazz Live!
Dec. 6 A Charlie Brown Christmas; Cyrus Chestnut & Friends
Dec. 6-8 Ellington & The Nutcracker
Dec. 7 Tiny Tots 2; Let It Snow!
Dec. 11 Home Alone in Concert
Dec. 13-15 Home For The Holidays
Dec. 20-21 The Muppet Christmas Carol
Dec. 22 Leslie Odom, Jr.: The Christmas Tour
SOARING EAGLE CASINO & RESORT – Mt. Pleasant; 800-585-3737, www.soaringeaglecasino.com
Dec. 6 Cheap Trick wsg Blue Oyster Cult
Dec. 13 Ice Cube
Dec. 14 The Rockin’ Holiday Bash
Dec. 20 Aaron Lewis
Dec. 27 Wayne Newton
Dec. 28 Rodney Carrington
Dec. 29 Stephen Pearcy of Ratt and Ace Frehley
THE COLOSSEM @ CAESARS WINDSOR –
Ticketoffices.com/venues/the-colosseum-at-caesars-windsor-tickets
Dec. 1 In This Moment
Dec. 5 Christmas with The Tenors
Dec. 7 Giggly Squad
Dec. 14 Christmas in Space
Jan. 3 Walk Off The Earth
SUBURBAN COLLECTION SHOWPLACE – 46100 Grand River, Novi; 248-348-5600 or www.suburbancollectionshowplace.com
Dec. 13-15 Holiday Novi Pet Expo by Pet Supplies Plus
Dec. 13 SK International Holiday Party
Dec. 14 The Michigan Makers Winter Craft Market
Dec. 27-30 Jurassic Quest
Jan. 4 Bridal Expo
DETROIT OPERA HOUSE –
DetroitOperaHouse.boxofficeticketsales.com
Dec. 7-8 Complexions Contemporary Ballet
Dec. 12 Gregory Porter
Dec. 14 Dolt Tour F1
Dec. 15 A Winter Fantasy
ThumbCoastTheaters.com – RiverBank Theatre, Marine City; 810-278-1749; The Boardwalk Theatre, 109 Third, St. Clair
11/30–12/22 Yes, Virginia, There Is A Santa Claus; Boardwalk
Dec. 7-15 Youth 4 Youth presents ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas
2/8 – 3/9 Avenue Q; RiverBank Theatre
FLAGSTAR STRAND THEATRE – 12 N. Saginaw, Pontiac; FlagstarStrandTheatrePontiac.com
Dec. 13 Un-Silent Night: An Epic Holiday Sing-Along
Jan. 5 Marti Liddle-Lameti Solo Art Exhibition
LEXINGTON VILLAGE THEATRE - 7318 Huron; www.LexingtonVillageTheatre.com; 810-359-5108; 810-304-1508
Dec. 7 Femmes of Rock
Dec. 14 Bayou County: The Best of Creedence Clearwater Revival
Dec. 31 RockStar – NYE! International Arena Rock Sensation
Jan. 31 Comedian Rob Little
DETROIT REPERTORY THEATRE – 313-868-1347; www.detroitreptheatre.com
11/1 – 12/22 Alamo Shoes
1/10 – 3/2 Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
REDFORD THEATRE – RedfordTheatre.com
Dec. 6 Scrooged
Dec. 7 The Muppet Christmas Carol; Home Alone
Dec. 8 Holiday Mystery Movie
Dec. 13-14 White Christmas
Dec. 15 Christmas Concert w/organist Tony O’Brien
Dec. 20-21 It’s A Wonderful Life
Dec. 21 VIP Event with Karolyn Grimes “Zuzu”
Dec. 22 The Bishop’s Wife
MEADOW BROOK THEATRE -- 378 Meadow Brook, Rochester; 248-377-3344; mbtheatre.com
11/22–12/22 A Christmas Carol
Dec. 3 Speaker Series: Sharon McMahon, America’s Government Teacher
1/8 – 2/2/25 Footloose
FISHER THEATER– BroadwayInDetroit.com
Dec. 4-15 Les Miserables
Dec. 19 Samara Joy A Joyful Holiday
12/24 – 1/5 The Neil Diamond Musical – A Beautiful Noise
Jan. 7-12 Six The Musical
Jan. 16-19 Golden Girls
Jan. 24-25 Insidious
1/28 – 2/2 Hadestown
Feb. 4-9 Clue Live on Stage!
LAPEER COMMUNITY THEATRE – www.LapeerCommunityTheatre.com;
tickets@centerfortheartslapeer.org
Dec. 6-8 The Miracle on 34thStreet
STAGECRAFTERS – Royal Oak; 248-541-6430; Stagecrafters.org
11/22-12/15 Disney’s Beauty & The Beast
Jan. 10-26 The Color Purple
Feb. 7-16 Dogfight
AVON PLAYERS – Rochester Hills; 248-608-9077; AvonPlayers.org
Jan. 10-25 Farce of Habit
March 14-29 Neil Simon’s Laughter on the 23rd Floor
FORD COMMUNITY & PERFORMING ARTS CENTER – 15801 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn; 313-943-2350; dearborntheater.com
Dec. 7 The Nutcracker Ballet with Dearborn Symphony Orchestra
Dec. 14 Holiday Choral Festival
Dec. 15 Dearborn Youth Symphony
Dec. 21 A Motown Christmas
Dec. 22 Motor City Brass Band Sounds of the Season
Feb. 28 Dearborn Symphony Orchestra Goes West
MACOMB CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS - Macomb Community College, 44575 Garfield, Clinton Twp; 586-286-2222, www.MacombCenter.com
Dec. 3-5 Meadow Brook Holiday Walk
Dec. 6-8 The Nutcracker
Dec. 7 The Nutcracker Tea
Dec. 10 Jazz Band Concert
Dec. 14 Christmas in the Air
Dec. 15 Macomb Symphony Orchestra “Bach to the Holiday Movies”
Dec. 21 PRISM: Holiday Hits Then & Now
Dec. 22 Detroit Concert Choir
SPORTS & EXPO CENTER – MCC South Campus, P Building, 14500 E. 12 Mile, Warren; www.macomb.edu
Dec. 4-5 Auto STEAM; free but must pre-register; 586-286-2174; Macomb.edu/autosteam
Dec. 7-8 FIRST in Michigan Middle School Program; https://firstinmichigan.us/FTC
Dec. 20-21 Macomb County Invitational Classic; wrestling tournament
Dec. 22 MYWAY Macomb Monarchs Christmas Coronation; $TBD; wtomala@hotmail.com
Jan. 3-5 Softball Winter Blast Tournament 1; $5; oliverc@macomb.edu
Jan. 10-12 Macomb RV Outlet Show; free; 586-954-3600, rvoutletshow.com
Jan. 17-19 Softball Winter Blast Tournament ll; $5; oliverc@macomb.edu
Jan. 24-26 Athlete Warrior Challenge-Gymnastics; $20/adults, $15/ages 6-17 or 62 & older; athletewarriorchallenge.com
HUNTINGTON PLACE – HuntingtonPlaceDetroit.com
Jan. 10-20 Detroit Auto Show
DETROIT SPORTS COMMISSION EVENTS – detroitsports.org/sports/events/schedule
Dec. 7 MAC Football Championship Game; Ford Field
Dec. 26 GameAbove Bowl; Ford Field
QUOTES: from 14,000 Quips & Quotes for Writers & Speakers; by E.C. McKenzie
A Christian is a living sermon, whether or not he preaches a word.
A Christmas shopper’s complaint is one of long-standing.
Many Americans no longer celebrate the arrival of the New Year – they celebrate the survival of the old year.
DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS – 313-833-7963, www.dia.org
Exhibitions:
9/22 – 1/5/25 The Art of Dining: Food Culture in the Islamic World
12/13 – 6/15 Painted With Silk: The Art of Early American Embroidery
Workshops:
Dec. 1 The Art of Dining Collage
Dec. 6-8 Luminaries
Dec. 13-15 Accordion Books
Dec. 20 Printmaking Notecards
Dec. 21-22 Guest Artist: Stitched Collage with Najma Ma’at Wilson
Dec. 26-29 Paper Snowflakes
Friday Night Live!
Dec. 6 Connor Chee’s Sandpaintings for Piano
Dec. 13 Shara Nova
Drawing In The Gallery:
Dec. 1 Native American
Dec. 6, 8 Japanese & Korean Art; Indian & Southeast Asian Art
Dec. 13, 15 7 Mile & Livernois
Dec. 20 African American
Dec. 27, 29 Great Hall
Dec. 30, 31 Rivera Court
Other:
Dec. 14 Stone Sound Collective pres. Tala Mela Jathi
Dec. 26-29 Holiday Movie Matinee
ALGONAC-CLAY TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY – www.achistory.com
Dec. 7 Christmas Open House; 10am – 2pm
ENGLISHGARDENS.COM – all stores
Dec. 7 Photo with Santa; 11-2pm; bring your pets
Dec. 21 Christmas Floral Arrangement; 10am; not at all stores
MICHIGAN MILITARY TECHNICAL & HISTORICAL SOCIETY – 16600 Stephens, Eastpointe; mimths.org, 586-872-2581
Dec. 8 The History of Selfridge Air Base
Jan. 12 Ford Gliders in WWII presented by Kenneth Hafeli
Jan. 26 Peter Werbe “The Fifth Estate & Vietnam Era Counterculture in Michigan”
GREATER BLOOMFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY – gwbhs.org
Dec. 8 Vintage Wooden Toys
Dec. 11 Volunteer Opportunities Meeting
CAR & MOTORCYCLE SHOWS –
cruisnmedia.com/events-calendar, MichiganHotRod.com
Jan. 10-20 Detroit Auto Show; Huntington Place
Feb. 2 Warren: Walter P. Chrysler Club, Great Lakes Region – Winter Swap Meet; $5; $20/early bird 7-8am; Sports & Expo Center, 14500 12 Mile; wpcwinterswap@yahoo.com
ROYAL OAK MUSIC THEATRE – 318 W. Fourth; www.royaloak.musichtheatre-mi.org; 248-399-2980
Dec. 7 Christopher Titus
Dec. 13 Stayin Alive – Bee Gees Tribute
Dec. 17 Suki Waterhouse
Dec. 20 Countess Luann De Lesseps
Jan. 11 Charlie Berens
Jan. 17 Felipe Esparza
Jan. 24 Of The Trees
Jan. 31 Zach Top
THE MAGIC BAG – 22920 Woodward, Ferndale; 248-544-1991, TheMagicBag.com
Dec. 4 Red Leather
Dec. 5 John Moreland
Dec. 6 80s vs. 90s
Dec. 7 Re-Cure
Dec. 11 May Erlewine & The Motivations
Dec. 13 Gary Hoey
Dec. 14 Mega 80’s Ugly Sweater & Speedo Party
Dec. 18 Squirrel Nut Zippers Christmas Caravan
Dec. 19 TB & The Detroit Holiday Rockestra
Dec. 20 Armchair Boogie
Dec. 21 The Insiders – Tom Petty Tribute
Dec. 22 Greet Death
Dec. 27 Imposters In Effect – The Beastie Boys Tribute
Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve Bash!
Jan. 3 Tales of Cream & Axis
Jan. 4 Lez Zeppelin
Jan. 11 Cracker
Jan. 17 The Warped Band
Jan. 18 Anti-Freeze Blues Festival
Jan. 31 MICHELLE
STERLING HEIGHTS – sterling-heights.net; Parks & Recs: 586-446-2700; Farmers Market, 40620 Utica Road, sterling-heights.net/dpfm
The Community Center is open free to Sterling Heights residents, $3/non; schedule: www.myshpr.net
Dec. 1 Dodge Park Ice Rink Opens
Dec. 7 A Sterling Christmas; 5:30-8:30pm; tree lighting, visits with Santa, petting farm, pony rides, train rides, more; Dodge Park
Jan. 3 Dodge Park Carriage Rides; 4-7:30pm every half hour; $75/couple, $100/3-4; also Jan. 10, Jan. 18 and Feb. 14
Jan. 20 MLK Jr. Walk; info: 586-446-2470
March 1 Mom-2-Mom Resale; 9am-1pm
STERLING HEIGHTS COMPUTER CLUB –
Sterling Heights Community Center
40250 Dodge Park Road
Sterling Heights, MI 48313
Seminar Room 1 or Seminar Room 2
First Tuesday of each month (except no meetings in July/August); 10am – 12pm (doors open at 9:30 AM)
Annual dues of $35, but anyone can attend two consecutive meetings for free.
www.sterlingheightscomputerclub.org
THE LOVING TOUCH – 22634 Woodward, Ferndale, 248-820-5596; Ferndale.ticketsales.com
Dec. 7 Tiny Moving Parts
Dec. 20 Polish Muslims
Dec. 21 The Pandys
Jan. 18 Ben Chapman
Jan. 28 Bay Ledges
Jan. 31 Lazer Dim 700
Feb. 1 almost Monday?
SAINT ANDREWS – ticketsonsale.com
Dec. 6 Whitney Morgan & The 78’s
Dec. 7 The Jesus Lizard
Dec. 13 Old Time Hawkey
Dec. 14 Emo Night Brooklyn
Dec. 15 Saint Levant
Dec. 19 Engrave
Dec. 20 Frank Black
Jan. 28 Frank Black
Jan. 29 Donny Benet
Jan. 31 Muscadine Bloodline
THE SANCTUARY – 2932 Caniff, Hamtramck; 313-462-4117; Sanctuarydetroit.com; ticketweb.com
Dec. 1 Seven Kingdoms
Dec. 6 Christian Death
Dec. 8 Manor Gates
Dec. 9 Nolmas
Dec. 10 Obscene
Dec. 12 Mars Red Sky
Dec. 13 Negative Approach
Dec. 14 Easy Action
Dec. 15 Crown Magnetar
Dec. 16 Moonlander
Dec. 20 PT’s Revenge
Dec. 21 Ogemaw County
Jan. 4 Michigan Hardcore 10 for $10
Jan. 5 Live Pro Wrestling
Jan. 9 VCTMS
Jan. 18 Kill Dyll
Jan. 19 The Browning
Jan. 31 The Meteors
THE FILLMORE – TheFillmoreDetroit.com
Dec. 6 Sarah Silverman
Dec. 8 Blaine & Lauren
Dec. 10 Matteo Bocelli
Dec. 12 The Dead South
Dec, 13 Jingle Bop
Dec. 30 Brian Regan
Jan. 30 Heatwave
MICHIGANFUN.COM –
Dec. 1 Harrison Township: Brunch with Santa; Macray Event Center
Dec. 31 Harrison Township: New Year’s Eve Celebration; Macray Event Center
11/16 - 12/22 Holland: Friends of Art Kerstmarkt
11/17 – 12/24 Christmas on the Tibetan Yak Farm
11/22 – Jan.4 Clarkston: Magic of Lights; Pine Knob Music Theatre
11/23 – 12/7 Village of Ashley Country Christmas; 114 South Sterling
11/29 – 12/29 Flint: Christmas at Crossroads – Holiday Magic
11/30 – 12/15 Holly Dickens Festival
Jan. 1 Frankenmuth: Zehnder’s Snowfest
Jan. 1 Detroit Boat Show
Jan. 18, 25 Houghton Lake: Tip Up Town USA
MARSHALL M. FREDERICKS SCULPTURE MUSEUM – Saginaw Valley State University, 7400 Bay Road; 989-964-7125; MarshallFedericks.org
Nothing for this month
MAGIC STICK AND MAJESTIC – 4120 Woodward, Detroit, 313-833-9700; MajesticDetroit.com
Majestic Theatre:
Dec. 18 The Blood Brothers
Dec. 20 Disco Lines
Dec. 28 Band
Dec. 31 Tropidelic
Jan. 25 Level Up
Jan. 28 2 Hollis
Jan. 29 Guster
Jan. 30 Kerry King
Magic Stick:
Dec. 1 Blood Incantation
Dec. 6 LP Giobbi
Dec. 7 Saturdays At Your Place
Dec. 14 Laidback Luke
Dec. 26 Mustard Plug
Jan. 25 Omnom
Jan. 29 Fulton Lee
THE TOKEN LOUNGE – 28949 Joy Road, Westland, TokenLounge.com
Dec. 7 The New Old Elspeth Trembley
Dec. 13 Finality, Hate Unbound
Dec. 14 Completely Unchained
Dec. 20 The Best of Billy Joel & Elton John Tribute
Dec. 21 The Gasoline Gypsies
Dec. 27 Ace Frehley
Dec. 28 The Nightmare – Alice Cooper Tribute
Jan. 1 Cactus
Jan. 22 Midget Wrestling All Stars
Jan. 23 Austin Moore & Kyle Mikolajczyk
Jan. 31 Platinum Moon; 6:30; Marty Friedman
FACEBOOK EVENTS – facebook.com/events/
11/29 – 12/30 Rochester: Winter Wonder Lights; 350 Estate
Dec. 6-7 Downtown Rochester: Kris Kringle Market
Dec. 7-8 Clinton Township: Rock 4 Tots benefit; Freddy’s Bar & Grill
Dec. 29 Troy: Christmas Light Trolley Tour; 5pm; 1873 E. Big Beaver
Dec. 31 Rochester Hills: New Year’s Eve Rock & Bowl; 2145 Avon Industrial
Dec. 31 Dearborn: Noon New Year’s Eve Party; 20900 Oakwood
Jan. 11 Lincoln Park: Detroit Red Wings Alumni vs. LP Police & Fire
Jan. 31 Rochester Hills: Kids Night Out; 3500 Dutton
MORE HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS –
thru 12/24 Clinton Township: Santa photos; also bring dogs Dec. 2-8; Cabin at the Creek at The Mall at Partridge Creek, 17420 Hall; reserve a time: shoppartridgecreek.com
thru 12/29 Commerce Township: Aurora: Take mile walk through forest of holiday lights and sounds, also use magic wand to unlock hidden surprises, about one hour to complete; Thurs-Sun evening; Glenlore Trails, 3860 Newtown; glenloretrails.com
11/30-12/1 Sterling Heights: Saint Nick’s Warehouse; 250-plus booths, no strollers; Henry Ford II High School, 11911 Clinton River, facebook.com/saintnickswarehouse
Dec. 3 Auburn Hills: Christmas concert: featuring Rochester Community Chorus, Rochester Community Concert Band and Choral Union of Rochester Christian University, 7:30pm, Avondale High7 School, 2800 Waukegan; facebook.com/friendsofrochestercommunitychorus
Dec. 3 Southfield: Tree lighting: 6-8 p.m., Southfield Municipal Campus, 26000 Evergreen Road, cityofsouthfield.com
Dec. 4 Rochester: Grand Marshal Gala honoring Greg Kampe (Oakland University men’s basketball head coach), also networking, dinner, cash bar and Santa visit, 6-9 p.m., Great Oaks Country Club, 777 Great Oaks Blvd;, registration required, rrc-mi.com
Dec. 4 Birmingham: Sensory-friendly holiday concert with Detroit Symphony Orchestra, 5:30pm; The Community House, 380 S. Bates, communityhouse.com/holiday-concert-registration
Dec. 4 Eastpointe: Live Nativity: See Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus, three wise men and live animals, 5:45-6:45 p.m., St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 23000 Gratiot; (586) 777-6300
Dec. 5 Royal Oak: Holiday Magic Marketplace: over 60 crafters; 4-9 p.m., Royal Oak Farmers Market, 316 E. 11 Mile Road, (248) 246-3276
Dec. 5 St. Clair Shores: Ornament making: Create decorated bulb with vinyl cut on Cricut machine, 6 p.m., St. Clair Shores Public Library, 22500 11 Mile; register 586-771-9020, scslibrary.org
MORE HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS – (continued)
Dec.5-7 Rochester Hills: Gifts & Greens Market: Fundraiser for Rochester Garden Club with all proceeds assisting community; Abiding Presence Lutheran Church, 1550 Walton Blvd.; rochestergardenclub.org
Dec. 5-14 Farmington Hills: A Wonderful Life by Farmington Hills Youth Theatre; The Hawk - Farmington Hills Community Center, 29995 W. 12 Mile; thehawktheatre.com
Dec. 6 Troy: Holiday concertby Troy Community Chorus, 8-9pm, Athens High School, 4333 John R; troycommunitychorus.com
Dec. 6 Royal Oak: Holiday concert by Royal Oak Symphony Orchestra, Harmony United Chorus and more, 8pm, Royal Oak Middle School, 709 N. Washington Ave., royaloakorchestra.org
Dec. 6 Bloomfield Hills: Holiday Brass by Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings with choirs from Rochester, Stoney Creek and Rochester Adams high schools, 7-9pm; Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church; detroitchamberwinds.org
Dec. 6 Macomb Township: Christmas concert by Symphonia Chorale, 7:30pm, Bethel Church of the Nazarene, 51850 North Ave.; symphoniachorale.weebly.com
Dec. 6 Macomb Township: Tree lighting, caroling, Santa visit, crafts, music, reindeer, giveaways and more, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Macomb Township Hall, 54111 Broughton Road, macomb-mi.gov/475/holiday-tree-lighting-afterglow
Dec. 6 Chesterfield: Tree lighting,visits by Santa and Mrs. Claus, hot cocoa, horse-drawn carriage rides and more, 7pm; Chesterfield Township Municipal Offices, 47275 Sugarbush; chesterfieldtwp.org/ calendar.aspx
Dec. 6 Warren: Free cookies, milk, and photo with Santa; 3:30-5:30pm; Extra Credit Union, 6611 Chicago; 586-276-3000
Dec. 6-7 Rochester: Kris Kringle Market: Open-air event; 35-plus vendors, live music & caroling; warming tent with hot-spice wine, beer, food, child-size gingerbread houses; Santa visits, more; West Fourth Street between Main Street & Walnut Boulevard; downtownrochestermi.com
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Dec. 6-8 Birmingham: Winter Mark; artist and vendor displays, European cuisine, holiday lights, ice sculptures, live entertainment, Santa House, Kinderhaus children’s activity area and warming stations; Shain Park, 270 W. Merrill; allinbirmingham.com/visitors/wintermarkt
Dec. 6-21 Farmington Hills: Humbug; Farmington Players Barn, 32332 W. 12 Mile; facebook.com/TheFarmingtonPlayers
Dec. 6-22 Ferndale: The E(Xmas)ist;Ringwald Theatre at Affirmations LGBTQIA+ Community Center, 290 W. Nine Mile; theringwald.com
Dec. 7 Warren: Tree lighting: Featuring holiday light parade, 5-8 p.m., Warren City Hall, 1 City Square, (586) 574-4500
Dec. 7 St. Clair Shores: Cookie walk: 9-11:30 a.m., St. Margaret of Scotland, 21201 E. 13 Mile; 586-293-2240
Dec. 7 Harrison Township: Cookie walk benefitting Friends of Harrison Township Public Library, noon-3 p.m., 38255 L’Anse Creuse (Suite A), htlibrary.org/events
Dec. 7 Farmington: Holly Days: Greens, Gifts, and Giving Market and holiday train rides, Santa visits, stories and crafts with Mrs. Claus, more; downtownfarmington.org
Dec. 7 Clinton Township: Christmas Aglow; Santa visit, music, holiday lights trail, refreshments, 6pm; Civic Center, 40700 Romeo Plank; nonperishable food donations accepted; clintontownship.com/ 237/christmas-aglow
Dec. 7 Macomb Township: Craft show, music by LCN bands, food and beverages, raffle baskets, 50-50 and more, 10am-4pm; L’Anse Creuse High School-North, 23700 21 Mile; lcnbands.com/craft-shows
Dec. 7 Farmington Hills: Christmas Countdown: Free family breakfast and craft for ages 3-11, 10-11:30 a.m., Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 28000 New Market; RSVP: 248-553-3380 or ed.kaiser@aol.com
Dec. 7 Eastpointe: Family Christmas Party; Santa and exotic zoo animals, noon, Lutheran Fraternities of America #57, 16140 Aurora Av; 586-779-2810
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Dec. 7-8 Troy: Cocoa and Crafts with Santa: 10am-2pm; Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles, troyhistoricvillage.org/programs/cocoa-and-crafts-with-santa
Dec. 7-8 Beverly Hills: The Nutcracker by Eisenhower Dance Detroit Youth Ensemble; Seligman Performing Arts Center, 22305 W. 13 Mile, eisenhowerdance.org/nutcracker
Dec. 8 Rochester Area Hometown Christmas Parade: Features more than 100 floats, marching bands, community groups, and Santa and Mrs. Claus, 1.5-mile route along Rochester Road, 2 p.m., rrc-mi.com/christmas-parade
Dec. 8 Birmingham: Breakfast with Santa by Birmingham Youth Assistance; full-sit down breakfast, animal balloons, clown, craft goodie bag, Seaholm High School Symphony Ensemble; 9 and 11:30 a.m., The Townsend Hotel, 100 Townsend; birminghamyouthassistance.org/event-details-registration/breakfast-with-santa-4
Dec. 8 Grosse Pointe Park: Holiday concert by Grosse Pointe Community Chorus, 3pm; St. Clare of Montefalco Church, Whittier & Mack; grossepointecommunitychorus.org
Dec. 8 Warren: Holiday concert: Performance by Warren Concert Band, 3pm; Warren Woods Middle School, 13400 12 Mile Road, warrenconcertband.com
Dec. 8 Troy: Holiday concert by Cantata Academy Chorale, 3pm; $20; St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 5500 N. Adams; 313-243-7282 or cantata.academy@gmail.com
Dec. 8 Rochester Community Christmas Concert by numerous local choirs and bands, 7:30pm; St. Andrew Catholic Church, 1234 Inglewood; facebook.com/ rochestercommunitychristmasconcert
Dec. 8 Sterling Heights: Christmas concert by The Gosbells Handbell Choir, 3-6pm; Utica United Methodist Church, 8650 Canal; 586-731-7667
Dec. 8 Romeo: Christmas concert by Symphonia Chorale, 3pm, Romeo United Methodist Church, 280 Main; symphoniachorale.weebly.com
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Dec. 8 Troy & Beverly Hills: Pictures with Santa: 1:30-3:30pm, Premier Pet Supply, 2848 W. Maple, 248-677-0154; 31215 Southfield; 248-647-4310
Dec. 8 Bloomfield Township: Cookie walk, bake sale, giftware and raffle; benefits Corner Shower and Laundry, 9am-12:30pm; Temple Beth El, 7400 Telegraph; nonprofit accepting new socks and underwear for men, new or gently used winter coats, sweatshirts and hoodies, hats and gloves, new toothbrushes and toothpaste, spray deodorant, laundry items, monetary donations, cornershowerandlaundry.com/cookie-walk-orders
Dec. 8 Oak Park: Chanu-Con!: Hanukkah festival; candle making, bounce house, yoga, storytime, tzedakah box craft, vendors selling holiday gifts, kosher food, live music, magic, Israeli art sale, more; 1-5pm; Congregation Beth Shalom, 14601 Lincoln; free but donations appreciated, bit.ly/chanucon2024
Dec. 11 Rochester: Winter Wonderland Ball: Holiday cookies, snacks and drinks, dancing, photos on red carpet, for kids in grades 1-5; 6-8pm; Rochester Avon Recreation Authority, 500 E. Second St., rararecreation.org
Dec. 12 Rochester: Pancakes & PJs: Dinner cooked by Rochester firefighters, Santa visit, kids craft and holiday-themed photos, proceeds benefit The Big, Bright Light Show, 5-8 p.m., Rochester Fire Department, 277 E. Second, register downtownrochestermi.com/pancakes-pjs
Dec. 13-15 Troy: Babes in Toyland - The Musical by Junior Actors of Ridgedale; Ridgedale Players, 205 W. Long Lake, ridgedaleplayers.com
Dec. 13-22 Warren: Miracle on 34th Street by Warren Civic Theatre; Owen Jax Community Center, 8207 E. Nine; warrencivic.org
Dec. 14 Holiday concert: Cantata Academy Chorale, 7pm; $20; 313-243-7282 or cantata.academy@gmail.com
Dec. 14 Harrison Township: Winter concert by Lakeshore Ukulele Strummers, 3 p.m., Harrison Township Public Library, 38255 L’Anse Creuse (Suite A), registration encouraged, htlibrary.org/events
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Dec. 14 Detroit: Holiday Brassby Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings with Ann Arbor Pioneer High School choir, 11am-1pm; St. Matthew’s & St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church, 8850 Woodward; detroitchamberwinds.org
Dec. 14 Hazel Park: Santa visit, crafts, snacks and photos, 1-3pm, Hazel Park District Library, 123 E. Nine Mile; 248-546-4095
Dec. 14 Shelby Township: Cookie walk, quilt raffle, 9:30-10:30am; King of Kings Lutheran Church, 47500 Schoenherr; 586-566-8660
Dec. 14 Warren: Claws Christmas Caper: Murder-mystery dinner presented by Heart of the Hills Players, 6 pm; Amazing Grace Lutheran Church, 29860 Dequindre; holiday attire encouraged, reserve seats by Dec. 10: hohplayers.org/tickets
Dec. 14 Royal Oak: Santa arrives on a fire truck, photos, holiday refreshments, festive activities; 1-4pm; Royal Oak Historical Society and Museum, 1411 Webster Road, royaloakhistoricalsociety.org
Dec. 15 Beverly Hills: Chamber Music Detroit by The Sebastians, 4-5:30pm; Seligman Performing Arts Center, 22305 W. 13 Mile; chambermusicdetroit.org/2024-25/sebastians
Dec. 15 Mt. Clemens: Cookie walk, candy available, noon-3pm, Grace Episcopal Church, 115 S. Main St.; 586-465-4573
Dec. 15 Farmington Hills: Once Upon A December Eve: Holiday concert; 7pm; The Hawk - Farmington Hills Community Center, 29995 W. 12 Mile; thehawktheatre.com
Dec. 15 Detroit: Christmas concert: Performance by Detroit Concert Choir, 3:30 p.m., Sweetest Heart of Mary Church, 4440 Russell; Eventbrite.com
Dec. 17 Roseville: How Did Our Grandparents Celebrate Christmas During WWII? By Roseville Historical and Genealogical Society, 6-7:30 p.m., Roseville Public Library, 29777 Gratiot Ave., rosevillelibrary.org
Dec. 19-24 Rochester Hills: Santa visits: Take own photos at Santa’s Snug and drop off wish lists in Magical Mailbox; Festival Park at The Village of Rochester Hills, 104 N. Adams; thevorh.com/events