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Detroit, MI
"Hockeytown, USA" ~ Population: 1,027,974

  
ENTERTAINMENT & EVENTS
Cinema

Detroit Film Theatre 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., 313-833-3237


Night Life

Envy 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., 313-962-3689

Magic Stick 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., 313-833-9700

Second City Detroit, The 2301 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201, DOWNTOWN, 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., 313-965-2222

Marilyn's on Monroe 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., 313-963-1980

St. Andrews Hall 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., 313-961-6358

Leland City Club 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., 313-962-2300

Parabox Cafe 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., 313-965-3333

Old Shillelagh Irish Club 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., 313-964-0007

Music Menu 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., 313-964-6368

Karras Bros. Tavern 225 Joseph Campau, Detroit, MI 48207, Non-smoking classic corner bar with warm wood accents and original 1926 terazzo floor. , 313-259-2767

Baker's Keyboard Lounge 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., 313-345-6300


Concerts & Performances

Andiamo Celebrity Showroom 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., 586-268-3200

Detroit Opera House 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., 313-961-3500

Detroit Symphony Orchestra 3663 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201, DOWNTOWN, 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., 313-576-5111

DTE Entergy Music Theatre 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., 248-377-0100

Fox Theatre 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., 313-471-3200

Gem Theatre 333 Madison Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226, DOWNTOWN, Built in the 1920s by leading Detroit architect George D. Mason, this intimate and elegant theatre features intricate painted ceilings and 1920s lighting. World class musical and comedy performances are held here., 313-963-9800

Majestic Theatre 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., 313-833-9700

Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts 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., 313-963-2366

State Theatre, The 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., 313-961-5450


Plays & Productions

Bonstelle Theatre 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., 313-577-2960

Detroit Repertory Theatre 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., 313-868-1347

Fisher Theatre 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., 313-872-1000

Hilberry Theatre 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., 313-577-2972

Plowshares Theatre Company 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., 313-872-0279

Studio Theatre, The 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., 313-577-2972


Sporting Events

Detroit Fury 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., 248-377-0100

Detroit Lions Brush & Adams, Detroit, MI 48226, FORD FIELD, Come see the Detroit Lions play some of the NFL's best football teams at the Silverdome., 313-962-4345

Detroit Pistons 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., 248-377-0100

Detroit Red Wings 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., 313-983-6606

Detroit Tigers 2100 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201, DOWNTOWN, COMERICA PARK, This major league baseball team plays some of the best and hottest major league teams during the baseball season at Comerica Park., 313-962-4000


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