15+ things to do in Detroit this weekend (Dec. 22-23)

By Layla McMurtrie on Mon, Dec 18, 2023 at 3:26 pm

This Sunday is Christmas Eve! While there are not as many events happening as usual, there are still a few if you need a little fun before seeing your family for the holidays. Or, if you have relatives in town early, take them to one of these events to show them some of the cool shit going on in Detroit.

If you’re looking for even more to do every day of the week, visit the Metro Times events calendar, which is free to use if you have something planned that you’d like to advertise to Metro Times readers.

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Audion (Live)

When: Dec. 23 at 9 p.m.
Where: TV Lounge
What: An electronic dance night
Who: Audion, JTC, and Fabiola
Why: It's put on by the organizers of Movement Festival, Paxahau.

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Kuhnhenn Winter Solstice Release Party 20th anniversary

When: Dec. 22 from 5-10 p.m.
Where: Kuhnhenn Brewing Co., Clinton Township
What: A winter solstice celebration
Who: Kuhnhenn Brewing’s team
Why: Celebrate 20 years of Kuhnhenn Brewing’s Winter Solstice party with vintage taps, limited beer releases, a special food menu, and more.

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Winter Solstice Celebration

When: Dec. 22 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Evenstar’s Chalice, Ypsilanti
What: A winter solstice celebration
Who: Local artists and healers
Why: Join others in celebrating the longest night of the year with a candlelight ceremony, community art, singing bowls, and more.

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Instagram, @allmotionstudio

We Love You All

When: Dec. 22 from 7-10 p.m.
Where: Detroit Clothing Circle
What: A holiday party
Who: Local clothing designers and cool people
Why: There will be an open bar and free pre-rolls. Plus, celebrate the fact that Detroit Clothing Circle didn’t shut down like they were about to.

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The Gasoline Gypsies

When: Dec. 22 at 7 p.m.
Where: Aretha’s Jazz Cafe
What: A holiday music event
Who: The Gasoline Gypsies and guest artists
Why: Support local music at a show presented by the new app-based “Michigan-centric” radio platform The Sonic Coast.

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Candlelight: A Tribute to Adele

When: Dec. 22 from 6-8 p.m. and 8:30-10:30 p.m.
Where: The Masonic Temple
What: A candlelight concert
Who: Local music lovers
Why: Experience the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience.

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Instagram, @girlsrockdetroit

Music Mavens of Michigan

When: Dec. 13-17
Where: Tin Roof
What: A concert fundraiser
Who: Various femme Detroit musicians
Why: Support Girls Rock Detroit and listen to local femme musicians rock out.

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Mike Pfeiffer

ONE MORE TIME: A DAFT PUNK TRIBUTE PARTY

When: Dec. 22 at 8 p.m.
Where: Magic Bag, Ferndale
What: A Daft Punk tribute party
Who: Fans of the influential dance music duo
Why: Watch a duo recreate Daft Punk for a multi-sensory experience with lights, remixes, helmets, and more.

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Pink Party

When: Dec. 22 from 10 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: Big Pink
What: A dance night
Who: DJ Ehab and Venus Flyytrap
Why: Have fun with your friends. Wear pink and get in free.

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Jon Dones

Macho City

When: Dec. 22 from 11 p.m.-5 a.m.
Where: The Eagle
What: A holiday celebration and disco party
Who: DJ Mike Trombley and DJ Scott Zach
Why: Stay warm at Macho City’s annual holiday celebration and enjoy a mix of disco classics, Chicago house, techno, and nu-disco.

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Only in Detroit book signing

When: Dec. 23 from 1-3 p.m.
Where: The Detroit Shoppe, Somerset Collection, Troy
What: A book signing
Who: Detroit photographer Cyrus Tetteh
Why: Tetteh will be hosting a book signing for his new photography book Only in Detroit. Get the book to see exclusive photos of Aretha Franklin’s funeral, a police chapman wearing Cartier buffs, Big Sean getting the key to the city, and more shit that happens “Only in Detroit.”

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Holidays in Greektown

When: Dec. 23 from 2-8 p.m.
Where: Greektown
What: A family-friendly holiday experience
Who: Community members and businesses
Why: Enjoy 14 Greek-themed ice carvings throughout the neighborhood, plus Christmas caroling, hot cocoa, cookies, and festive food specials and local restaurants.

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MEGA 80S UGLY SWEATER AND SPEEDO PARTY

When: Dec. 23 at 8 p.m.
Where: Magic Bag, Ferndale
What: A holiday party
Who: You and your friends
Why: Get lit in the holiday spirit with 80s Christmas attire.

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Yuletide Yucksters

When: Dec. 23 at 8:30 p.m.
Where: Ziggy’s, Ypsi
What: A comedy showcase
Who: Local comedians Tommy Cook, Lisa Green, Skylar Courtney, Sam Rager, and Tanner Oliver
Why: Get in a good laugh before the holidays.

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Fiesta de Navidad

When: Dec. 23 from 9 p.m.-3 a.m.
Where: Marble Bar
What: A Christmas party
Who: Local DJs and performers Tatyana D’voce, Demaciiio, SWDejay, DJ Suave, DJ Palmwine, and Just Shacoi.
Why: Jam to world music with Fiesta House including Latin house, reggaeton, Dembow, baile funk, dance, amapiano, and more.

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Naughty List

When: Dec. 23 from 10 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: Big Pink
What: A holiday dance night
Who: DJs Garrison XR, Latex Girl, and Sheefy McFly
Why: You get in free if you dress in Christmas attire.

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