Entertainment calendar: music, theater and more

our picks

“EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL”

at City Theatre

A campy, bloody holiday favorite, this production is based on the ’80s cult classic film from Royal Oak native Sam Raimi. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. (through Oct. 29). $30. 2301 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 471-6611.

RYAN ALLEN & HIS EXTRA ARMS

at New Way Bar

Local rock vet Ryan Allen returns with His Extra Arms and new music titled “Basement Punk.” He celebrates the CD’s release Friday in Ferndale with Fawnn and Lawnmowner. 9 p.m. Fri. $10, $15 couples (includes CD). 23130 Woodward, Ferndale. (248) 541-99870.

DETROIT SOUL EXPLOSION

at Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts

Dance in your seat to performances by L.J. Reynolds and the Dramatics, Deniece Williams, Enchantment and William Odell Hughes. 8 p.m. Sat. $50-$70. 350 Madison, Detroit. (313) 887-8500.

big shows

THURSDAY

The Temper Trap with Coast Modern at Majestic Theatre, rock, 8 p.m. Thurs. $25. 4120 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 833-9700.

Ziggy Marley at Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel, reggae, 8 p.m. Thurs. $32-$40. 2901 Grand River, Detroit. (313) 309-4700.

FRIDAY

89X Chill on the Hill with Bastille, the Used, Pierce the Veil, NOFX, Billy Talent and more at Freedom Hill Amphitheatre, rock/punk, 2 p.m. Fri. $40-$60. 14900 Metropolitan Parkway, Sterling Heights. (248) 377-0100.

Kings X at Token Lounge, metal, 6 p.m. Fri. $25. 28949 Joy, Westland. (734) 513-5030.

Leon Bridges at Fillmore Detroit, Gospel/soul, 7 p.m. Fri. $25 and up. 2115 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 961-5451.

Brian Wilson with Al Jardine and Blondie Chaplin at Fox Theatre, pop/rock, 8p.m. Fri. $29.50-$125. 2211 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 471-6611.

Aaron Caruso and Eva Evola at Andiamo Celebrity Showroom, classical/pop, 8 p.m. Fri. $25-$45. 7096 E. 14 Mile, Warren. (586) 268-3200.

SATURDAY

Gigs for Digs fundraiser for Humble Design with Jr. Jr. at Fillmore Detroit, indie pop, 6 p.m. $15-$250. 2115 Woodward, Detroit. humbledesign.org.

Ginuwine, Donell Jones, Case, Dru Hill and more at Masonic Temple, R&B, 8 p.m. Sat. $35-$89.50. 500 Temple, Detroit. (313) 638-2724.

Warpaint at Saint Andrew’s Hall, rock, 8 p.m. Sat. $25. 431 E. Congress, Detroit. (313) 961-8961.

Airbourne at Small’s Bar, hard rock, 8 p.m. Sat. $20. 10330 Conant, Hamtramck. (313) 873-1117.

The Kingbees at Magic Bag, rock, 8 p.m. Sat. $15. 22920 Woodward, Ferndale. (248) 544-1991.

Sigur Rós at Fox Theatre, rock, 8:30 p.m. Sat. $31.50-$71.50. 2211 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 471-6611.

SUNDAY

Dance Gavin Dance at Crofoot Ballroom, rock, 6 p.m. Sun. $20. 1 S. Saginaw, Pontiac. (248) 858-9333.

Crystal Castles with Guidance at Majestic Theatre, alt-pop, 7 p.m. Sun. $20. 4140 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 833-9700.

Jeffrey Osborne at Andiamo Celebrity Showroom, funk/R&B, 7:30 p.m. Sun. $25-$75. 7096 E. 14 Mile, Warren. (586) 268-3200.

MONDAY

Ghost at Fillmore Detroit, metal, 7 p.m. Mon. $25 and up. 2115 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 961-5451.

TUESDAY

James Bay at Fillmore Detroit, indie rock, 7 p.m. Tues. $29 and up. 2115 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 961-5451.

WEDNESDAY

3 Doors Down at Fillmore Detroit, rock, 6:30 p.m. Wed. $39 and up. 2115 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 961-5451.

live music

THIS WEEK

Kimmie Horne at Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, jazz, 6 and 8:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. $15 for weekend sets. 97 Kercheval, Grosse Pointe. (313) 882-5299.

Detroit Symphony Orchestra with violinist Hilary Hahn at Orchestra Hall at the Max, classical, 7:30 p.m. Thurs. and 8 p.m. Fri. $15-$100. 3711 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 576-5111.

THURSDAY

Sean Blackman’s “In Transit Detroit” at Garden Theater, world music, 7 p.m. Thurs. $15-$25. 3929 Woodward, Detroit. seanblackman.com/live.

The Babys at Token Lounge, rock, 7 p.m. Thurs. $25-$35. 28949 Joy, Westland. (734) 513-5030.

Tobacco with the High Tides and Odonis Odonis at Shelter, rock, 8:30 p.m. Thurs. $15. 431 E. Congress, Detroit. (313) 961-8961.

Titus Andronicus and A Giant Dog at El Club, rock, 9 p.m. Thurs. $15. 4114 W. Vernor, Detroit. (313) 436-1793.

FRIDAY

HEAR Magazine anniversary party with It Lies Within, DJ Psycho, the Prime Eights and more at Magic Stick, rock/hip-hop, 4 p.m. Fri. Free. 4120 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 833-9700.

The Janoskians at Pike Room, pop, 6 p.m. Fri. $23. 1 S. Saginaw, Pontiac. (248) 858-9333.

Sure on This Shining Night, a Gleaners Community Food Bank fundraiser with cabaret songs, art and more at Seligman Performing Arts Center, Broadway/pop, 6:30 p.m. Fri. $25-$55, $15 students. 22305 W. 13 Mile, Beverly Hills. manyvoicesonesong.org.

And the Kids, Palm and Stef Chura at Majestic Cafe, rock, 8 p.m. Fri. $10. 4120 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 833-9700.

Jason Marsalis Vibes Quartet at Jazz Cafe at Music Hall, jazz, 8 p.m. Fri. $30. 350 Madison, Detroit. (313) 887-8501.

Nirvana and Vaselines tributes at Small’s Bar, rock, 8 p.m. Fri. $8. 10339 Conant, Hamtramck. (313) 873-1117.

Ash at the Shelter, rock, 8:30 p.m. Fri. $19.77. 431 E. Congress, Detroit. (313) 961-8961.

SATURDAY

Matthew Ball at Garden City Historical Museum Straight Farmhouse, boogie-woogie/blues/ragtime, 1-3 p.m. Sat. Free. 6221 Merriman, Garden City. (734) 838-0650.

Fallout Fest with Queen Kwong, Arc Pelt, Earth Engine, Isla and Honeybabe at Loving Touch, rock, 7 p.m. Sat. $10. 22634 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 820-5596.

Jan Krist with Jim Bizer at Trinity House Theatre, folk, 8 p.m. Sat. $20, $17 subscribers. 38840 W. Six Mile, Livonia. (734) 464-6302.

Porches, Japanese Breakfast and Rivergazer at El Club, rock, 9 p.m. Sat. $15. 4114 W. Vernor, Detroit. (313) 436-1793.

SUNDAY

John Sinclair at 75: A Birthday Celebration at Scarab Club, poetry/jazz, 2-5 p.m. Sun. $10. 217 Farnsworth, Detroit. (313) 831-1250.

Bronze Radio Return with Air Traffic Controller at Magic Bag, roots/rock, 8 p.m. Sun. $10. 22920 Woodward, Ferndale. (248) 544-1991.

MONDAY

Terry Bozzio at Token Lounge, rock, 7 p.m. Mon. $25. 28949 Joy, Westland. (734) 513-5030.

Rachael Yamagata at Pike Room, rock, 7 p.m. Mon. $15. 1 S. Saginaw, Pontiac. (248) 858-9333.

Nick Waterhouse at Magic Bag, rock, 8 p.m. Wed. $16. 22920 Woodward, Ferndale. (248) 544-1991.

TUESDAY

Skylar Grey at El Club, pop, 7 p.m. Tues. $18. 4114 W. Vernor, Detroit. (313) 436-1793.

stage/comedy

THIS WEEK

The Theatre Company of University of Detroit Mercy presents “Alabama Story” at Marlene Boll Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. and 3 p.m. Sun. (through Oct. 9). $25, $22 seniors, $10 veterans and students. 1401 Broadway, Detroit. (313) 993-3270.

Disney on Ice presents “Dare to Dream” at The Palace of Auburn Hills, 7:30 p.m. Thurs., 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Fri., 11:30 a.m., 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. Sat. and noon and 4 p.m. Sun. $18-$53. 6 Championship Drive, Auburn Hills. (248) 377-0100.

Tammy Pescatelli at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, 8 p.m. Thurs. and 8 and 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. $10-$20. 310 S. Troy, Royal Oak. (248) 542-9900.

“Disney’s The Little Mermaid” at Stagecrafters at the Baldwin Theatre, 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 and 8 p.m. Sat. and 2 p.m. Sun. $25. 415 S. Lafayette, Royal Oak. (248) 541-6430.

“You Can’t Take it With You” at Hilberry Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 3 and 8 p.m. Sat. and 3 p.m. Sun. $25-$30, $10 student rush. 4743 Cass, Detroit. (313) 577-2972.

Detroit Public Theatre presents “Murder Ballad” at the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center, 8 p.m. Thurs., 6 p.m. Fri. and 8 p.m. Sat.-Sun. (through Oct. 23). $35, $30 seniors, $20 35 and younger. 3711 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 576-5111.

“Sizwe Bansi is Dead” at Matrix Theatre, 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. and 3 p.m. Sun. (through Oct. 16). $15-$20. 2730 Bagley, Detroit. (313) 967-0599 or matrixtheatre.org.

“The Radicalization Process” at the Hinterlands’ Play House, 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. $10-$30 sliding scale. 12657 Moran, Detroit. (313) 454-1756.

Theatre Nova presents “Mr. Joy” at the Yellow Barn, 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. and 2 p.m. Sun. (through Oct. 23). $20 suggested donation. 410 W. Huron, Ann Arbor. (734) 635-8450.

“The Vast Difference” by Jeff Daniels at Farmington Players Barn, 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. and 2 p.m. Sun. (through Oct. 15). 32332 W. 12 Mile, Farmington Hills. $16, $14 students. (248) 553-2955.

“Peter and the Starcatcher” at Open Book Theatre Company, 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. $20, $15 seniors and students. 1621 West Road, Trenton. (734) 288-7753.

Mark Knope at Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase, 8 and 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. $12 in advance, $14 at the door. 212 S. Fourth, Ann Arbor. (734) 996-9080.

THURSDAY

“Adam Ruins Everything” with Adam Conover at Crofoot Ballroom, 7 p.m. Thurs. $32.50. 1 S. Saginaw, Pontiac. (248) 858-9333.

SATURDAY

Chicago’s Second City at Village Theatre at Cherry Hill, 7 p.m. Sat. $30. 50400 Cherry Hill, Canton. (734) 394-5300 ext. 3.

OPENING TUESDAY

“A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” at Fisher Theatre, 8 p.m. Tues.-Wed. (through Oct. 16). $39-$130. 3011 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit. (313) 872-1000.

OPENING WEDNESDAY

Lelli’s presents “Baskerville” at Meadow Brook Theatre, 8 p.m. Wed. (through Oct. 30). $27 and up. 207 Wilson, Rochester Hills. (248) 377-3300.

visual arts/film

THURSDAY

Conversation with artists Beau Stanton, Coby Kennedy and Lala Abaddon at Red Bull House of Art, 6 p.m. Thurs. Free. 1551 Winder, Detroit. redbullhouseofart.com.

TUESDAY

“Eating You Alive” documentary with discussion with film’s producers at Seaholm High School, 6:30 p.m. Tues. $20. 2436 W. Lincoln, Birmingham. Advance purchase required via pbnsg.org/eatingyoualive.

etc.

THIS WEEKEND

Sweet Endings with chocolate festival, wine tastings and more at Michigan Renaissance Festival, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat.-Sun. $19.95 in advance, $22.95 at the gate; $11.50 ages 5-12 in advance, $13.95 at the gate; $20.95 seniors at the gate; $19.95 college students with ID at the gate; $10 dogs. 12600 Dixie Highway, Holly. (248) 634-5552 or michrenfest.com.

Fall Flavor Weekends with food vendors, farmers market, cooking demos and more at Greenfield Village, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. $26, $23.50 seniors, $19.50 ages 3-11 (free for members), includes admission to Greenfield Village. 20900 Oakwood, Dearborn.

SATURDAY

Tara’s Walk, in memory of Tara Grant and other domestic violence victims at Freedom Hill Ampitheatre, 9 a.m. Sat. $20-$25, free for 11 and younger. 14900 Metropolitan Parkway, Sterling Heights. turningpointmacomb.org/event/taras-walk.

GOah Noah: 5K trail run, walk or bike at Stony Creek Metropark, 9:30 a.m. Sat. $35, $20 kids for day-of registration. 4300 Main Park Drive, Shelby Charter Township. (313) 745-5909.

Psychic and Astrology Fair at Troy Masonic Center, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. $5 admission, $25-$35 readings. 1032 Harland, Troy. (248) 528-2610.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Comerica Park, 11 a.m. registration, noon ceremony, 12:30 p.m. start on, Saturday. 2100 Woodward, Detroit. act.alz.org/walk.