Detroit Michigan Entertainment & Events
Special Events
Accidental Mummies of Guanajuato
5020 John R Street • Detroit, MI 48202
Detroit Science Center
313-577-8400
The Accidental Mummies of Guanajuato is a 10,000 square-foot exhibition, featuring 36 accidental mummies on loan from the Museo de las Momias de Guanajuato, the exhibition combines science, history and cultural anthropology to immerse the visitor in the world of a Mexican city over 100 years ago where deceased residents naturally mummified in their crypts. This will be the very first time these mummies have been seen outside of Mexico. more...Detroit Boat Show
One Washington Boulevard • Detroit, MI 48226
COBO CONFERENCE/EXHIBITION CENTER
One of the biggest and best boat shows in Michigan, this multiple day, annual event features over 1,000 new model boats, trailers, motors, and accessories including fishing boats, ski boats, and antique boats.Spring Boating Expo
One Washington Boulevard • Detroit, MI 48226
COBO CONFERENCE/EXHIBITION CENTER
Four day boating event that features 150 exhibitors showcasing new 2003 ski boats, fishing boats, personal watercraft, pontoon boats, and accessories.
Cinema
Detroit Film Theatre
5200 Woodward Avenue • Detroit, MI 48202
DOWNTOWN
313-833-3237
A respected downtown theater that features artful, controversial, and little known films every weekend from autumn to spring. more...
Night Life
Magic Stick
4120 Woodward Avenue • Detroit, MI 48201
DOWNTOWN
313-833-9700
One of Detroit's premiere nightlife spots that features a full bar and lounge, ten billiard tables, a huge dance floor, and live entertainment by local and national acts every night of the week.Second City Detroit, The
2301 Woodward Avenue • Detroit, MI 48201
313-965-2222
This comedy theatre provides a variety of entertaining, top name comedians with show times at 8:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and at 8:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights. more...Marilyn's on Monroe
419 Monroe • Detroit, MI 48226
DOWNTOWN
313-963-1980
One of Detroit's best night spots, Marilyn's features nightly entertainment including darts, dancing, and a wide range of music styles. They also serve lunch and dinner entrees with catering services available.St. Andrews Hall
431 East Congress Street • Detroit, MI 48226
DOWNTOWN
313-961-6358
Historic three level brownstone that is one of Detroit's hottest, largest, and loudest dance night spots with music ranging from live alternative to rap and hip-hop to techno music. Many top name entertainers have performed here including Pearl Jam, the Cure, and Jane's Addiction.Leland City Club
400 Bagley Street • Detroit, MI 48226
DOWNTOWN
313-962-2300
One of Detroit's trendiest dance clubs, this darkly lit club features a state-of-the-art sound system and hosts a popular Sunday night Retro Party. Bands such as Nine Inch Nails and Thrill Kill Kult are regularly playing here.Parabox Cafe
1927 Michigan Avenue • Detroit, MI 48216
CORKTOWN
313-965-3333
A heart-pumping dance club where you can listen and dance to the hot sounds of salsa, merengue, and rumba. Early evening lessons are available to learn the Latin-style dances. A strict dress code is enforced; no jeans or T-shirts.Old Shillelagh Irish Club
341 Monroe Street • Detroit, MI 48226
GREEKTOWN
313-964-0007
Famous Irish bar with a traditional Irish pub atmosphere that features live Celtic folk music, traditional Irish drinking songs both upstairs and down, and pool tables and dart boards in the game room.Music Menu
511 Monroe Street • Detroit, MI 48226
GREEKTOWN
313-964-6368
Great live Cajun tunes, blues, and jazz music permeate from this intimate bar that also serves wonderful Creole dishes in a lively, fun atmosphere.Karras Bros. Tavern
225 Joseph Campau • Detroit, MI 48207
313-259-2767
Non-smoking classic corner bar with warm wood accents and original 1926 terazzo floor. more...Baker's Keyboard Lounge
20510 Livernois Avenue • Detroit, MI 48221
313-345-6300
"The world’s oldest jazz club," Baker's Keyboard Lounge has been host to almost every well-known jazz musician in the nation, including Stan Getz, John Coltrane, Oscar Peterson and Dizzy Gillespie. more...Floods Bar & Grill
733 Saint Antoine Street • Detroit, MI 48226
313-963-1090
Downtown Detroit's hottest night club for over 20 years. Stop by and see why Flood's Bar and Grille is the best place for a diverse crowd, great soul food and some of the best live R&B, jazz and soul in Detroit. They are located right across the street from Greektown Casino. Enjoy valet parking and plenty of great music, food & drinks. more...Lefty's Lounge
5440 Cass Avenue • Detroit, MI 48202
313-831-5338
Former pro baseball pitcher, Dave Marcon, opened Lefty's in 2008. Enjoy their 16-50 inch flat screens, 1/2 lb. burger, great pizza and 21 beers on tap. Great place to go before and after any game downtown. They also offer internet access and a private banquet room. more...
Concerts & Performances
Andiamo Celebrity Showroom
7096 East 14 Mile • Detroit, MI 48092
Located in Warren
586-268-3200
Reminiscent of a Las Vegas style showroom, this intimate venue features national performing acts such as The Temptations, Don Rickles, and The Platters.Detroit Opera House
1526 Broadway • Detroit, MI 148226
Located in Downtown Detroit
313-961-3500
Located in a restored 1922 theater, the Detroit Opera House features a very large orchestra pit and superb acoustics. Home of the Michigan Opera Theatre, grand operas and dance performances are performed here. more...Detroit Symphony Orchestra
3711 Woodward Avenue • Detroit, MI 48201
313-576-5111
Directed by Neeme Jarvi, this world renowned symphony orchestra performs high quality concerts in Detroit's Orchestra Hall, which is known for its grand decor and superb acoustics.DTE Entergy Music Theatre
175 Sashabaw Road • Detroit, MI 48326
AUBURN HILLS
248-377-0100
Open late May through Labor Day, you can enjoy a variety of music ranging from classical to heavy metal at this outdoor concert site.Fox Theatre
2211 Woodward Avenue • Detroit, MI 48201
Located in Downtown Detroit
313-471-3200
"The nation's second largest theatre," built in 1928, Fox Theatre features a wide range of performances, including Broadway shows, dramas, comedies and musical events. more...Majestic Theatre
4120 Woodward Avenue • Detroit, MI 48201
DOWNTOWN
313-833-9700
Known as the final place that Harry Houdini ever performed, this unique and historical live music venue is one of Detroit's best spots for national jazz, blues, rock, and reggae concerts. Special events are also held here.Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts
350 Madison Avenue • Detroit, MI 48226
DOWNTOWN
313-963-2366
This beautiful and historic theater features a 1,700 seat auditorium stage and many lounges. The finest in dance, drama, comedy, popular music, opera, jazz, and family entertainment is performed here. more...State Theatre, The
2115 Woodward Avenue • Detroit, MI 48201
DOWNTOWN
313-961-5450
Built in 1925, this theater has an Italian Renaissance theme and offers a large variety of concerts, dances, and special events.
Plays & Productions
Bonstelle Theatre
3424 Woodward Avenue • Detroit, MI 48202
DOWNTOWN
313-577-2960
Performing quality theatre productions ten weekends a year, this theatre company specializes in a wide range of dramas from Shakespeare to the 21st century.Detroit Repertory Theatre
13103 Woodrow Wilson • Detroit, MI 48238
DOWNTOWN
313-868-1347
This theatre company performs a variety of motivating plays and dramas in an intimate 194 seat theatre. Shuttle services are available from downtown hotels and restaurants. more...Fisher Theatre
3011 West Grand Boulevard • Detroit, MI 48202
DOWNTOWN, FISHER BUILDING
313-872-1000
Elegant theater that is conveniently located in the spectacular Fisher Building and features national touring acts, as well as a Best of Broadway series. more...Historic Gem & Century Theatres
333 Madison Avenue • Detroit, MI 48226
Located in Downtown Detroit
313-963-9800
Built in the 1920's by leading Detroit architect George D. Mason, this intimate and elegant theatre with intricate painted ceilings is host to world class musical and comedy performances. more...Hilberry Theatre
4743 Cass • Detroit, MI 48202
DOWNTOWN
313-577-2972
The only graduate repertory company in the country, this highly acclaimed Wayne State University graduate school company performs classic and outstanding modern plays from October to May.Plowshares Theatre Company
2870 East Grand Boulevard • Detroit, MI 48202
DOWNTOWN
313-872-0279
Michigan's only African American professional theater company that performs high quality, entertaining African American plays, comedies, and new works. more...Studio Theatre, The
4743 Cass • Detroit, MI 48202
DOWNTOWN
313-577-2972
Five intensive and challenging plays are performed in this intimate 112-seat theatre including a variety of exciting and controversial works.Grave Undertaking, A: Dinner Theatre In Portage
2600 Vincent Drive • Detroit, MI 48312
Portage
586-909-4680
The Merry Widow and the Mother Superior will be hosting A Grave Undertaking, an interactive comedy dinner theatre/wake for the Widow's 12 dearly departed husbands. Seating is limited and will entitle you to a medieval night of Renaissance revelry, musical guests The Celtic Roots, and a 6 course meal fit for a King. Please bring your own feast gear and beverages of choice. The viewing will begin at 6pm, with the ceremony and dinner to start at 7pm. Renaissance Garb is optional and encouraged, but please, no weapons.
Festivals & Fairs
Detroit Festival of the Arts
University Cultural Center • Detroit, MI 48202
DAVID MACKENZIE HOUSE
313-577-5088
A three day visual and performing arts gala that features twelve entertainment stages, a children's far, a juried artist's market, a 75 ton sand sculpture, and a literary festival. more...Michigan State Fair
1120 West State Fair Avenue • Detroit, MI 48203
Located at the Detroit Fairgrounds
313-369-8250
The nation's oldest state fair, this 12 day event features live entertainment, carnival rides, arts and crafts, horse and livestock shows, raicing pigs, agricultural displays, and the world's largest stove.Michigan Renaissance Festival
Located on the Dixie Highway
Step back in time to the 16th century during this event that is open for seven consecutive weekends, as well as Friday September 23rd, and Labor Day. Entertainment includes live musicians, a thrilling armored joust, jugglers, and puppeteers. more...African World Festival
301 Civic Center Drive • Detroit, MI 48202
HART PLAZA
313-494-5824
Celebrating the cultural contributions of African Americans, this three day event features a variety of music, art, culture, and educational programs.Ford Detroit International Jazz Festival
301 Civic Center Drive • Detroit, MI 48202
HART PLAZA
313-963-7622
The largest jazz festival in North America, this three day festival includes local, regional, and international jazz artists in more than 100 open air concerts. more...Chrysler Arts, Beats & Eats
30 North Saginaw • Detroit, MI 48340
DOWNTOWN PONTIAC
248-975-8850
Oakland County's premier entertainment festival that lasts for four days and features over 200 art exhibitors, 150 bands of five stages, and food from over 50 local restaurants. more...
Sporting Events
Detroit Fury
2 Championship Drive • Detroit, MI 48326
AUBURN HILLS, THE PALACE
248-377-0100
Watch exciting arena football at The Palace during the summer in seats that are very close to the field.Detroit Lions
Brush & Adams • Detroit, MI 48226
FORD FIELD
313-962-4345
Come see the Detroit Lions play some of the NFL's best football teams at the Silverdome. more...Detroit Pistons
2 Championship Drive • Detroit, MI 48326
AUBURN HILLS, THE PALACE
248-377-0100
One of the leading NBA scorers, Jerry Stackhouse, is a part of this exciting NBA team that plays top name NBA teams at The Palace.Detroit Red Wings
600 Civic Center Drive • Detroit, MI 48226
DOWNTOWN
313-983-6606
The Red Wings are Detroit's popular hockey team that plays exciting and hard hitting hockey at the Joe Louis Arena. more...Detroit Tigers
2100 Woodward Avenue • Detroit, MI 48201
Located Across from The Fox Theatre
313-962-4000
This Major League Baseball team plays its home games from April through October at Comerica Park in downtown Detroit. more...
Parades
St. Patrick's Parade
2068 Michigan Avenue (Parade Office) • Detroit, MI 48216
313-963-5745
Taking place annually on the Sunday prior to March 17th, the Parade goes along Michigan Avenue in the area known as "Corktown," passing historic Tiger Stadium and the Gaelic League/Irish American Club. The St. Patrick's Parade in Detroit will begin at 2:00 p.m. more...
Sponsored By: The United Irish Societies
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