Entertainment & Events in Detroit, Michigan

Special Events

Accidental Mummies of Guanajuato 313-577-8400
5020 John R Street
Detroit, MI 48202
Detroit Science Center
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

Cinema

Detroit Film Theatre 313-833-3237
5200 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48202
DOWNTOWN
A respected downtown theater that features artful, controversial, and little known films every weekend from autumn to spring. more

Night Life

Envy 313-962-3689
234 West Larned
Detroit, MI 48226
DOWNTOWN
One of the best night spots in Detroit, this intimate club offers a variety of music, dancing, and drinks and is available for private functions. more
Magic Stick 313-833-9700
4120 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48201
DOWNTOWN
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 313-965-2222
2301 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48201
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 313-963-1980
419 Monroe
Detroit, MI 48226
DOWNTOWN
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 313-961-6358
431 East Congress Street
Detroit, MI 48226
DOWNTOWN
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 313-962-2300
400 Bagley Street
Detroit, MI 48226
DOWNTOWN
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 313-965-3333
1927 Michigan Avenue
Detroit, MI 48216
CORKTOWN
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 313-964-0007
341 Monroe Street
Detroit, MI 48226
GREEKTOWN
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 313-964-6368
511 Monroe Street
Detroit, MI 48226
GREEKTOWN
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 313-259-2767
225 Joseph Campau
Detroit, MI 48207
Non-smoking classic corner bar with warm wood accents and original 1926 terazzo floor. more
Lava Hookah Lounge 586-532-5282
45655 Hayes Road
Detroit, MI 48315
Located in Shelby Township
LAVA Hookah Lounge is a whole new experience in late night lounging. LAVA is a hip hookah lounge, offering over 100 flavors of Al Fakher and STARBUZZ PREMIUM tobacco flavors to choose from, to give you the ultimate smoking experience. The friendly environment is welcoming to experienced smokers, new smokers, and non-smokers alike. LAVA furnishes all the necessities for a friendly study environment, as well as a great place to retreat from the daily grind and enjoy friends, food, free video games (Xbox360 & PS3), arcade gaming, and some of the best hookahs around. All of Lava's 2,500 square feet is filled with comfy leather couches. They also offer Wi-Fi access. more
Baker's Keyboard Lounge 313-345-6300
20510 Livernois Avenue
Detroit, MI 48221
"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 313-963-1090
733 Saint Antoine Street
Detroit, MI 48226
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 313-831-5338
5440 Cass Avenue
Detroit, MI 48202
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 586-268-3200
7096 East 14 Mile
Detroit, MI 48092
Located in Warren
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 313-961-3500
1526 Broadway
Detroit, MI 148226
Located in Downtown Detroit
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 313-576-5111
3711 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48201
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 248-377-0100
175 Sashabaw Road
Detroit, MI 48326
AUBURN HILLS
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 313-471-3200
2211 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48201
Located in Downtown Detroit
"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 313-833-9700
4120 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48201
DOWNTOWN
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 313-963-2366
350 Madison Avenue
Detroit, MI 48226
DOWNTOWN
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 313-961-5450
2115 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48201
DOWNTOWN
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 313-577-2960
3424 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48202
DOWNTOWN
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 313-868-1347
13103 Woodrow Wilson
Detroit, MI 48238
DOWNTOWN
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 313-872-1000
3011 West Grand Boulevard
Detroit, MI 48202
DOWNTOWN, FISHER BUILDING
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 313-963-9800
333 Madison Avenue
Detroit, MI 48226
Located in Downtown Detroit
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 313-577-2972
4743 Cass
Detroit, MI 48202
DOWNTOWN
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 313-872-0279
2870 East Grand Boulevard
Detroit, MI 48202
DOWNTOWN
Michigan's only African American professional theater company that performs high quality, entertaining African American plays, comedies, and new works. more
Studio Theatre, The 313-577-2972
4743 Cass
Detroit, MI 48202
DOWNTOWN
Five intensive and challenging plays are performed in this intimate 112-seat theatre including a variety of exciting and controversial works.

Sporting Events

Detroit Fury 248-377-0100
2 Championship Drive
Detroit, MI 48326
AUBURN HILLS, THE PALACE
Watch exciting arena football at The Palace during the summer in seats that are very close to the field.
Detroit Lions 313-962-4345
Brush & Adams
Detroit, MI 48226
FORD FIELD
Come see the Detroit Lions play some of the NFL's best football teams at the Silverdome. more
Detroit Pistons 248-377-0100
2 Championship Drive
Detroit, MI 48326
AUBURN HILLS, THE PALACE
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 313-983-6606
600 Civic Center Drive
Detroit, MI 48226
DOWNTOWN
The Red Wings are Detroit's popular hockey team that plays exciting and hard hitting hockey at the Joe Louis Arena. more
Detroit Tigers 313-962-4000
2100 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48201
Located Across from The Fox Theatre
This Major League Baseball team plays its home games from April through October at Comerica Park in downtown Detroit. more

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