Entertainment calendar: music, stage, art and more
our picks
MILLIE JACKSON
at Masonic Temple
Known for recording songs in the veins of disco, R&B, soul and even country, songwriter Millie Jackson has released more than two dozen albums since the early 1970s. 8 p.m. Sat. $55-$65. 500 Temple, Detroit. (313) 638-2724.
ANDREW W.K.
at Chapel at the Detroit Masonic Temple
Rocker-turned-motivational speaker Michigan native Andrew W.K. appears at the Masonic Temple to discuss the power of partying. 8 p.m. Sun. $20. 500 Temple, Detroit. (313) 638-2724.
big shows
THURSDAY
The Pretty Reckless at Saint Andrew’s Hall, rock, 7 p.m. Thurs. $22.50. 431 E. Congress, Detroit. (313) 961-8961.
Rufus du Sol with Roland Tings at Majestic Theatre, dance/electronic, 8 p.m. Thurs. $20. 4140 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 833-9700.
Martin Lawrence at Caesars Windsor, comedy, 8 p.m. Thurs. $45 Canadian and up. 377 Riverside Drive East, Windsor. (800) 991-7777.
THURSDAY-FRIDAY
The Avett Brothers at Fillmore Detroit, folk/rock, 7 p.m. Thurs.-Fri. $36.50-$75. 2115 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 961-5451.
Steve Turre at Jazz Cafe at Music Hall, jazz, 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri. $30. 350 Madison, Detroit. (313) 887-8501.
FRIDAY
Balance & Composure with Foxing at Saint Andrew’s Hall, rock, 6 p.m. Fri. $15. 431 E. Congress, Detroit. (313) 961-8961.
Bridget Everett with Murray Hill at Royal Oak Music Theatre, comedy, 7:30 p.m. Fri. $25 and up. 318 W. Fourth, Royal Oak. (248) 399-2980.
The 1975 at Eastern Michigan University Convocation Center, rock, 8 p.m. Fri. Sold out. 799 North Hewitt, Ypsilanti. (734) 487-1849.
Figure x Protohype at Majestic Theatre, dance/electronic, 9 p.m. Fri. $22. 4120 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 833-9700.
SATURDAY
Peter Wolf at Saint Andrew’s Hall, rock, 7 p.m. Sat. $29.50. 431 E. Congress, Detroit. (313) 961-8961.
Henry Rollins at Royal Oak Music Theatre, spoken word, 8 p.m. Sat. $29.50 and up. 318 W. Fourth, Royal Oak. (248) 399-2980.
SUNDAY
Face to Face with Rebel Spies at Magic Stick, punk, 7 p.m. Sun. $17.50. 4120 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 833-9700.
Niykee Heaton at Saint Andrew’s Hall, pop/rock/R&B, 7 p.m. Sun. $20. 431 E. Congress, Detroit. (313) 961-8961.
Brian Culbertson at Royal Oak Music Theatre, jazz/funk/R&B, 7 p.m. Sun. $29.50-$45. 318 W. Fourth, Royal Oak. (248) 399-2980.
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band at Sound Board at MotorCity Casino, country/folk/rock, 7:30 p.m. Sun. $30-$40. 2901 Grand River, Detroit. (313) 309-4700.
Styx at Caesars Windsor, rock, 8 p.m. Sun. $25 Canadian and up. 377 Riverside Drive East, Windsor. (800) 991-7777.
Judah and the Lion with the Greeting Committee at Magic Bag, rock, 8 p.m. Sun. $8.90-$45. 22920 Woodward, Ferndale. (248) 544-1991.
MONDAY
Crown the Empire at Crofoot Ballroom, rock, 6:30 p.m. Mon. $18. 1 S. Saginaw, Pontiac. (248) 858-9333.
TUESDAY
Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy at Token Lounge, rock, 7 p.m. Tues. $25-$35. 28949 Joy, Westland. (734) 513-5030.
WEDNESDAY
A Drag Queen Christmas with Bob the Drag Queen, Naomi Smalls, Chi Chi DeVayne, Thorgy Thor, Pearl, Roxxy Andrews, Tatianna and Kim Chi at Fillmore Detroit, comedy/drag, 7 p.m. Wed. $20-$75. 2115 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 961-5451.
Stryper with Artificial Agent at Token Lounge, rock, 7 p.m. Wed. $25. 28949 Joy, Westland. (734) 513-5030.
live music
THIS WEEKEND
Michael Zaporski at Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, jazz, 6 p.m. Thurs. and 6 and 8:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. $15 for weekend sets. 97 Kercheval, Grosse Pointe. (313) 882-5299.
Detroit Symphony Orchestra performs Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 4” and Mahler’s “Das Lied” at Orchestra Hall at the Max, classical, 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. $15-$100. 3711 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 576-5111.
THURSDAY
Candiria with Dalek at Magic Stick, rock, 8 p.m. Thurs. $15. 4120 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 833-9700.
Skold featuring Tim Skold with Josie Pace at Small’s Bar, industrial/rock, 8 p.m. Thurs. $15. 10339 Conant, Hamtramck. (313) 873-1117.
Wild Nothing with Small Black at Loving Touch, rock, 8 p.m. Thurs. $16. 22634 Woodward, Ferndale. (248) 820-5596.
Matt Wertz with Cappa and Aaron Krause at Magic Bag, pop, 8 p.m. Thurs. $15. 22920 Woodward, Ferndale. (248) 544-1991.
FRIDAY
Stryper with Artificial Agent at Token Lounge, rock, 7 p.m. Wed. $25. 28949 Joy, Westland. (734) 513-5030. pop/rock, 6 p.m. Fri. $20 (includes dinner). 1602 N. Custer, Monroe. (810) 304-7777.
Brae with the Bruised Reed, King Comrade and Charms at Pike Room, pop/rock, 7 p.m. Fri. $10. 1 S. Saginaw, Pontiac. (248) 858-9333.
Wretch with Sierra and Lucid Furs at Small’s Bar, metal, 8 p.m. Fri. $10 in advance, $12 at the door. 10339 Conant, Hamtramck. (313) 873-1117.
Cold Tone Harvest and the Judy Baker Band at Trinity House Theatre, Americana/country, 8 p.m. Fri. $15, $12 members. 38820 W. Six Mile, Livonia. (734) 464-6302.
Bob Schneider at the Ark, rock, 8 p.m. Fri. $22. 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor. (734) 761-1451.
His Name is Alive with Paint Thinner at El Club, rock, 9 p.m. Fri. $8. 4114 W. Vernor, Detroit. (313) 436-1793.
SATURDAY
Echo Fest with Nik Turner’s Hawkwind, Timmy’s Organism, Sisters of Your Sunshine Vapor, Holy Wave and more at Magic Stick, psychedelic/punk/noise, 5 p.m. Sat. $20. 4120 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 833-9700.
Shutting Down Cancer: a benefit show with Amino Acids, Bill Bondsmen, the Jollys, Tribes Collide, Unidentified Drunken Injury and Steve Harvey Oswald at Cellarmen’s, rock/punk, 7 p.m. Sat. $10 suggested donation. 24310 John R, Hazel Park. (586) 413-4206.
Seduce at Token Lounge, rock/metal, 7 p.m. Sat. $15. 28949 Joy, Westland. (734) 513-5030.
Bruce Springsteen and Bob Seger tribute acts the Boss Revue and Lookin’ Back at 59 West Banquet and Convention Center, rock, 7:30 p.m. Sat. $30 and $45. 786 Highland, Highland. tributesville.com.
Matt Watroba at Players Barn, folk, 7:30 p.m. Sat. $15. 32332 W. 11 Mile, Farmington Hills. (248) 473-1848.
Shady Groves, Hypoluxo, Dear Tracks and Mango Lane at PJ’s Lager House, rock, 8 p.m. Sat. $5. 1254 Michigan, Detroit. (313) 961-4668.
Live the Who with Carry On at Magic Bag, classic rock, 8 p.m. Sat. $12. 22920 Woodward, Ferndale. (248) 544-1991.
Piano virtuosos Ralph and Albertine Votapek at Birmingham Temple, classical, 8 p.m. Sat. $28, $25 seniors and students. 28611 12 Mile, Farmington Hills. (248) 661-1348.
Danielle Nicole at Callahan’s Music Hall, blues, 8 p.m. Sat. $15-$25. 2105 South Blvd., Auburn Hills. (248) 858-9508.
Banda El Recodo and Espinoza Paz at Club Fantasy Detroit, Latin, 9 p.m. Sat. $40 and up. 6060 W. Fort, Detroit. (313) 291-6112.
SUNDAY
Mike Fornes performs a tribute to Gordon Lightfoot at Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, folk/pop, 3 p.m. Sun. $43 and up. 44575 Garfield, Clinton Township. (586) 286-2222.
The Good Life with Jake Bellows and Oquoa at Loving Touch, rock, 8 p.m. Sun. $12. 22634 Woodward, Ferndale. (248) 820-5596.
Richard Shindell at the Ark, folk, 7 p.m. Sun. $20. 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor. (734) 761-1451.
MONDAY
Seth Walker at the Ark, Americana, 7:30 p.m. Mon. $15. 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor. (734) 761-1451.
TUESDAY
Rich Willis & the Chillin’ Circuit at Roberts Riverwalk Hotel, jazz/R&B, 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays. $10. 1000 Riverplace Dr, Detroit. (313) 550-4130.
Lydia with Motherfolk at Magic Bag, rock, 8 p.m. Tues. $15. 22920 Woodward, Ferndale. (248) 858-1991.
Blue Rodeo at the Ark, Americana, 7:30 p.m. Tues. $25. 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor. (734) 761-1451.
clubs/djs
FRIDAY
Gobble Wobble with Jantsen, Luzcid, ATLiens, Spankalicious and more at Club Fantasy Detroit, 5 p.m.-3 a.m. Fri. $25-$50. 6060 W. Fort, Detroit. (313) 291-6112.
Vanic at Shelter, 9 p.m. Fri. $15. 431 E. Congress, Detroit. (313) 961-8961.
One Night Stand with Billy Kenny & Maximono at Grasshopper Underground, 9 p.m. Fri. $10. 22757 Woodward, Ferndale. (248) 298-0330.
stage/comedy
THIS WEEK
“The Book of Mormon” at Fisher Theatre, 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 and 8 p.m. Sat. and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sun. $39-$99. 3011 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit. (313) 872-1000.
“The Sunshine Boys” at Grosse Pointe War Memorial, 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. and 2 p.m. Sun. (through Nov. 19). $20. 32 Lakeshore Drive, Grosse Pointe. (313) 881-4004.
Dave Attell at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, 8 p.m. Thurs., 8 and 10:30 p.m. Fri. and 8 p.m. Sat. $30-$35. 310 S. Troy, Royal Oak. (248) 542-9900.
“The Best Man” at Stagecrafters at Baldwin Theatre, 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. and 2 p.m. Sun. (through Nov. 19). $10 and up. 415 S. Lafayette, Royal Oak. (248) 541-6430.
Al Jackson at Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase, 8 p.m. Thurs. and 8 and 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. $10-$13 in advance, $12-$15 at the door. 212 S. Fourth, Ann Arbor. (734) 996-9080.
“The Realization of Emily Linder” at Detroit Repertory Theatre, 8:30 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 3 and 8:30 p.m. Sat. and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sun. (through Dec. 23). $17 in advance, $20 day of. 13130 Woodrow Wilson, Detroit. (313) 868-1347.
“Ain’t Misbehavin’ ” with Ursula Walker and Buddy Budson at Seligman Performing Arts Center, 7 p.m. Fri.-Sat. and 2 p.m. Sun. $15. 22305 W. 13 Mile, Beverly Hills. dcds.edu.
“2.5 Minute Ride” a one-woman show at Matrix Theatre Company, 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. and 3 p.m. Sun. (through Dec. 4). $20, $15 seniors and students. 2730 Bagley, Detroit. (313) 967-0599.
“Legally Blonde the Musical” at Players Guild of Dearborn, 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. and 2:30 p.m. Sun. (through Dec. 4). $20. 21730 Madison, Dearborn. (313) 561-8587.
“The Haunting of Hill House” at Ridgedale Players Theatre, 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. and 2 p.m. Sun. (through Nov. 20). $15-$18. 205 W. Long Lake, Troy. (248) 988-7049.
“The Christmas Carol” at Meadow Brook Theatre, 8 p.m. Fri., 2 and 6:30 p.m. Sat. and 2 p.m. Sun. $21 and up. 207 Wilson, Rochester Hills. (248) 377-3300.
“Recent Tragic Events” at Open Book Theatre, 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. (through Nov. 19). $30 opening night, $20, $15 students. 1621 West Road, Trenton. (734) 288-7753.
“PAW Patrol Live! Race to the Rescue” at Fox Theatre, 10 a.m., 2 and 6 p.m. Sat. and 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sun. $18-$85. 2211 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 471-6611.
SATURDAY
“Silent Night” at Detroit Opera House, 7:30 p.m. Sat. (also Nov. 16 and 19). $29 and up. 1526 Broadway, Detroit. (313) 237-7464.
Dallas Black Dance Theatre at Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts, 8 p.m. Sat. $30-$50. 350 Madison, Detroit. (313) 887-8500.
“The All Star Showdown” at Go Comedy! Improv Theatre, 8 and 10 p.m. Sat. $18. 261 E. Nine Mile, Ferndale. (248) 327-0575.
SUNDAY
“The Price is Right Live” stage show at Masonic Temple, 7 p.m. Sun. $29-$49. 500 Temple, Detroit. (313) 638-2724.
OPENING TUESDAY
“Elf the Musical” at Fox Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed. (through Nov. 20). $31.50-$61.60. 2211 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 471-6611.
OPENING WEDNESDAY
“Dot” at Detroit Public Theatre at the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center, 8 p.m. Wed. (through Dec. 11). $35, $30 seniors, $20 younger than 35. 3711 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 576-5111.
visual art/film
THURSDAY
Holiday Showcase opening reception at Pewabic Pottery, 5-8 p.m. Thurs. 10125 E. Jefferson, Detroit. pewabic.org.
FRIDAY
Works by Beau Stanton, Lala Abaddon and Coby Kennedy at the Red Bull House of Art, 7-11 p.m. Fri. opening reception. 1551 Winder, Detroit. redbullhouseofart.com.
SATURDAY
“Drawing in the Diaspora: Comic Art & Graphic Novels by Leila Abdelrazaq” at Arab American National Museum, Saturday through April 19. Free with museum admission ($8, $4 for seniors, students and children aged 6-12). 13624 Michigan, Dearborn. (313) 582-2266.
Holiday art market at Paint Creek Center for the Arts, 5-8:30 p.m. Fri. debut event, runs through Dec. 23. 407 Pine, Rochester. (248) 651-4110.
etc.
THIS WEEKEND
Novi Pet Expo at Suburban Collection Showplace, 2-8 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sat. and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. $10, $5 ages 6-11 and $5 for seniors on Friday. 46100 Grand River, Novi. (248) 348-5600.
Fantasticon S4-E11 at Gibraltar Trade Center, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat. and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. $5.50 and up. 237 N. River Road, Mount Clemens. fantasticon.net.
FRIDAY
Stars and Stripes Forever celebration at Costick Center, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Fri. $10. 28600 11 Mile, Farmington Hills. (248) 473-1830.
Salute to Service event with military memorabilia displays at Village Theater at Cherry Hill, 6 p.m. Fri. Free. 50400 Cherry Hill, Canton. (734) 394-5300.
SATURDAY
Save the Milford Railroad Depot pubic awareness event at Milford Library, 3-5 p.m. Sat. Donations accepted. 330 Family, Milford. (248) 807-1204.
Red Velvet Soiree and Grand Gala Fundraiser for Arab American National Museum at Fillmore Detroit, 6 p.m. Sat. $50 and up. 2115 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 582-2266.