20 things to do in Detroit this weekend (Nov. 10-12)

By Layla McMurtrie on Wed, Nov 8, 2023 at 9:30 am

There’s truly something for everyone this weekend. Whether you want to rock out at Metallica’s show, be a nerd at Comic-Con, see some art, watch a cat show, or view the Lion’s game, at least something fun should be on your agenda in the next few days.

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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Motor City Comic Con - Fall Edition

When: Nov. 10-12
Where: Suburban Collection Showplace, Novi
What: Michigan’s largest and longest running comic book and pop culture convention
Who: Comic book lovers and celebrity guests
Why: To celebrate all things pop culture.

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Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical

When: Nov. 10-12
Where: Fox Theatre
What: A musical version of the holiday classic ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas!’
Who: Families
Why: Get in the holiday spirit.

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The Very Not Bad Sketch Show

When: Nov. 10-12
Where: Planet Ant
What: An original sketch comedy show
Who: A local cast of comics
Why: To (hopefully) laugh your ass off.

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Metallica: M72 World Tour

When: Nov. 10 and Nov. 12 from 6-10 p.m.
Where: Ford Field
What: A live concert
Who: Metallica
Why: The band is bringing their world tour to Detroit with two nights, two different sets, and two different opening acts.

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Detroit Creatives Fest

When: Nov. 10 from 6-11 p.m.
Where: Fantazma Market & Cafe at the Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation
What: A night of arts and crafts, live performances, food, and drinks.
Who: Detroit artists and community members
Why: To showcase and connect local creative professionals.

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Afrosoul One Year Anniversary

When: Nov. 10 at 10 p.m.
Where: Willis Show Bar
What: A night of Afrobeats, R&B, and Amapiano music.
Who: Local performing acts and DJs
Why: To celebrate Afrosoul’s one year anniversary and have a good time.

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House Party

When: Nov. 10 from 10 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: Big Pink
What: A dance party
Who: Local DJ crew House Party
Why: THouse Party’s last party at Big Pink of 2023. A 360 stage experience of hip-hop, R&B, remixes, and more.

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13th Annual Cranbrook Academy Of Art Cup Sale

When: Nov. 11 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Art Lab inside Cranbrook Art Museum
What: A ceramics sale
Who: Cranbrook Academy of Arts Ceramics
Why: Current Ceramics students will be selling small pieces to benefit the artists and the department.

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The Michigan Glass Project Great Fall Gathering

When: Nov. 11 from 6 p.m.-12 a.m.
Where: Russell Industrial Center
What: A creative fall gathering
Who: The Michigan Glass Project
Why: Documentary viewing, a gallery show, a silent auction and raffle, drinks, DJs, and a good time.

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Families for a Free Palestine

When: Nov. 11 from 10:30-noon
Where: Bloodroot Herb Shop, Ypsilanti
What: A family-friendly event and march for Palestine
Who: Bloodroot Herb Shop and local families
Why: Storytelling, instrument making, and sign making will happen before a march in downtown Ypsilanti for Palestine.

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Paws and Claws

When: Nov. 11 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Huntington Place
What: A cat show
Who: Cat Fanciers’ Association
Why: Forty breeds will compete for the best in the show. An array of vendors will be selling cat-related items and cats will be available for adoption.

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Joe Maroon

Alice Cooper @75

When: Nov. 11 from 7:30-10 p.m.
Where: The Berman Center for Performing Arts, West Bloomfield
What: Conversations and music performances
Who: Gary Graff, Rabbi Aaron Bergman, and local musicians
Why: Veteran rock journalist Gary Graff details the life and career of Alice Cooper, considered the godfather of shock rock. Plus, live performances.

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FREAQ-OLYMPICS

When: Nov. 11 from 10 p.m-2 a.m.
Where: Big Pink
What: A dance party with no phones allowed
Who: Joshwa
Why: An opportunity to disconnect from technology and connect with music .

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No Phones: Joshwa

When: Nov. 11 from 10 p.m-2 a.m.
Where: Big Pink
What: A dance party with no phones allowed.
Who: Joshwa
Why: An opportunity to disconnect from technology and connect with music.

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Rocky Horror Picture Show Viewing Experience

When: Nov. 11. 11:15 p.m.-2:30 a.m.
Where: State Wayne Theatre, Wayne
What: A screening and full audience participation shadow cast of the Rocky Horror Picture Show.
Who: Michigan Rocky Horror Preservation Society
Why: The experience

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Chanu-Con!

When: Nov. 12 from 1-5 p.m.
Where: Congregation Beth Shalom
What: A community-wide Chanukah festival
Who: Congregation Beth Shalom and community members
Why: There will be gift vendors, kosher food, a 50/50 raffle, children's activities, live musical entertainment, and more.

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Lion's Viewing Party

When: Nov. 12 from 4-7 p.m.
Where: Detroit Shipping Company
What: A viewing party of the Lion’s away game
Who: Detroit Shipping Company and Lion's fans
Why: Watch the Lions with other fans, tailgate outside in the yard, and indulge in happy-hour drink specials.

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Instagram, @freyadetroit

From Brush to Thread

When: Nov. 12 from 7-11 p.m.
Where: Freya
What: a solo art exhibition by Paul “Fifty” Johnson
Who: Fifty
Why: A public viewing of the restaurant’s current featured artist’s work.

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Yvie Oddly presents Strange Love Tour 2023

When: Nov. 12 at 7 p.m.
Where: The Magic Stick
What: A drag show
Who: Yvie Oddly
Why: The drag queen brings their current tour to Detroit.

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Let’s Do Dinner - Detroit

When: Nov. 12-16
Where: Restaurants across Detroit
What: A fundraiser and restaurant week
Who: Forgotten Harvest and over 25 local eateries
Why: To raise money for local nonprofit Forgotten Harvest and explore the diverse cuisine in the city.

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