Entertainment Calendar: Things to do in Metro Detroit
our picks
THE REVOLUTION
at Majestic Theatre
Following the death of the group’s founder and frontman Prince, the Revolution announced a reunion tour. The band’s tour started in April with a concert at the late singer’s estate, Paisley Park. One of the members, Lisa Coleman, told Rolling Stone that reuniting after Prince’s death was “really intense.” “Difficult. The music was mercurial. Like, we couldn’t quite grab it. I mean, we were trained to look at Prince for cues, and even if he’s wrong, he’s right. We were looking into a space and then looking at each other going, ‘What is this?’ ” 7 p.m. Sat. $39.50. 4140 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 883-9700.
DAVE CHAPPELLE
at Fillmore Detroit
Stand-up comedian Dave Chappelle returns for six shows in five nights at the Fillmore. At a show in New York this week, the comic riffed on Trump’s presidency and even apologized for statements he said just after the election, telling the “Saturday Night Live” audience to give the new president a chance. 7 p.m. Tues.-May 27. $69 and up. 2115 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 961-5451.
big shows
THURSDAY
Brian McKnight at Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel, R&B, 8 p.m. Thurs. $42 and up. 2901 Grand River, Detroit. (313) 309-4700.
Chance the Rapper at The Palace of Auburn Hills, hip-hop, 8 p.m. Thurs. $45.77 and up. 6 Championship Drive, Auburn Hills. (248) 377-0100.
FRIDAY
Sebastian Maniscalco at Fox Theatre, comedy, 7 p.m. Fri. $39.75 and up. 2211 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 471-6611.
Tech N9ne at Fillmore Detroit, hip-hop, 7 p.m. Fri. $20 and up. 2115 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 961-5451.
Yngwie Malmsteen at Saint Andrew’s Hall, rock, 7 p.m. Fri. $25. 431 E. Congress, Detroit. (313) 961-8961.
Kris Kristofferson at Royal Oak Music Theatre, folk, 7 p.m. Fri. $39.50-$55. 318 W. Fourth, Royal Oak. (248) 399-2980.
Dada Life at Masonic Temple, electronic, 8 p.m. Fri. $27.50 and up. 500 Temple, Detroit. (313) 638-2724.
Eric Johnson at Magic Bag, jazz/rock, 8 p.m. Fri. $30. 22920 Woodward, Ferndale. (248) 544-1991.
Little River Band at Flagstar Strand Theatre, 8 p.m. Fri. $34.50 and up. 12 N. Saginaw, Pontiac. (248) 221-5128.
SATURDAY
Biz Markie at Saint Andrew’s Hall, hip-hop, 8 p.m. Sat. $15. 431 E. Congress, Detroit. (313) 961-8961.
Goodbye June at Royal Oak Music Theatre, rock, 8 p.m. Sat. $1.01. 318 W. Fourth, Royal Oak. (248) 399-2980.
Steve Martin and Martin Short at Meadow Brook Amphitheatre, comedy, 8 p.m. Sat. $20-$160. 3554 Walton, Rochester Hills. (248) 377-0100.
SUNDAY
Chevelle at Fillmore Detroit, rock, 6:30 p.m. Sun. $25 and up. 2115 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 961-5451.
The Blasters with Koffin Kats and the Delta Bombers at Magic Stick, rock/punk, 8 p.m. Sun. $15. 4120 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 833-9700.
Tee Grizzley at Crofoot Ballroom, hip-hop, 9 p.m. Sun. $25. 1 S. Saginaw, Pontiac. (248) 858-9333.
MONDAY
The 1975 at Fillmore Detroit, rock, 7 p.m. Mon. Sold out. 2115 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 961-5451.
Wale at Saint Andrew’s Hall, hip-hop, 7 p.m. Mon. $25. 431 E. Congress, Detroit. (313) 961-8961.
David Gray at Michigan Theater, rock/folk, 8 p.m. Mon. $35 and up. 603 E. Liberty, Ann Arbor. (734) 668-8397.
TUESDAY
The Record Company at Saint Andrew’s Hall, rock, 7 p.m. Tues. $20 and up. 431 E. Congress, Detroit. (313) 961-8961.
Norah Jones at Fox Theatre, pop/jazz, 7:30 p.m. Tues. $39.50-$68. 2211 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 471-6611.
WEDNESDAY
Seether at Saint Andrew’s Hall, rock, 6:30 p.m. Wed. $32.50 and up. 431 E. Congress, Detroit. (313) 961-8961.
The Weeknd at The Palace of Auburn Hills, pop, 7:30 p.m. Wed. $39 and up. 6 Championship Drive, Auburn Hills. (248) 377-0100.
XEB with Brad Ray at Magic Bag, rock, 8 p.m. Wed. $20, $70 VIP. 22920 Woodward, Ferndale. (248) 544-1991.
live music
THIS WEEK
Detroit Symphony Orchestra performs Beethoven’s Ninth at Orchestra Hall, classical, 7:30 p.m. Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. and 3 p.m. Sun. $15-$100. 3711 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 576-5111.
THURSDAY
Bleeker and Beware of Darkness at Shelter, rock, 6 p.m. Thurs. $8.90. 431 E. Congress, Detroit. (313) 961-8961.
Listener with You Rest, You Joy Life and Welman at Pike Room, pop/rock, 7 p.m. Thurs. $10. 1 S. Saginaw, Pontiac. (248) 858-9333.
Steve Forbert at the Ark, Americana, 8 p.m. Thurs. $20. 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor. (734) 761-1451.
FRIDAY
House of Lords at Token Lounge, rock, 7 p.m. Fri. $10. 28949 Joy, Westland. (734) 513-5030.
The Birthday Massacre, Army of the Universe and Ludovico Technique at Magic Stick, pop/electronic, 7 p.m. Fri. $22, $75 VIP. 4120 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 833-9700.
The Social Bandits, Virginia Violet & the Rays, Frank Patrick James and Jake McArthur at Pike Room, pop/rock, 7 p.m. Fri. $10. 1 S. Saginaw, Pontiac. (248) 858-9333.
Dirtwolf with the Highborn at Small’s Bar, rock, 8 p.m. Fri. $8. 10339 Conant, Hamtramck. (313) 873-1117.
Joey Ramone Birthday Blowout with Smash the Jukebox, Bastardous, Reuther and Pancho Villa’s Skull at New Way Bar, punk/rock, 9 p.m. Fri. $5. 23130 Woodward, Ferndale. (248) 541-9870.
Detroit Bureau of Sound at the Club at the Max, techno, 10 p.m. Fri. $12, $49 VIP. 3711 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 576-5111.
SATURDAY
Windhand with Satan’s Satyrs at Loving Touch, metal, 8 p.m. Sat. $12. 22634 Woodward, Ferndale. (248) 820-5596.
Lucy Kaplanski at the Ark, pop/rock, 8 p.m. Sat. $20. 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor. (734) 761-1451.
Philly and the Flipsters at the Fountains, folk/rock, 9 p.m. Sat. No cover. 6060 Maybee, Clarkston. (248) 625-3731.
SUNDAY
Kings of Kansas City Swing at Scarab Club, swing/jazz, 3-5 p.m. $20, $15 seniors, $10 students. 217 Farnsworth, Detroit. (313) 831-1250 or scarabclub.org.
The Zenith Brass at Oakland University’s Varner Recital Hall, classical, 7 p.m. Sun. Free. 2200 N. Squirrel, Rochester. (248) 854-2419.
Madrigal Chorale at Fox Run Performing Arts Center, classical, 7 p.m. Sun. Free. 41000 W. 13 Mile, Novi. (248) 926-5200.
Raising the Dead with Kenny Hill Group at Token Lounge, rock, 7 p.m. Sun. $10. 28949 Joy, Westland. (734) 513-5030.
Detroit Symphony Orchestra string trio and pianist Steve Wogaman at Birmingham Temple, classical, 7:30 p.m. Sun. $28, $25 seniors and students. 28611 12 Mile, Farmington Hills. (248) 788-9338 or (248) 661-1348.
Movement Detroit pre-party with Pantha du Prince at Marble Bar, electronic, 4 p.m. Sun. $12. 1501 Holden, Detroit. (313) 338-3674.
MONDAY
JMSN with Quin and Alcordo at El Club, R&B/soul, 8 p.m. Mon. $15-$18. 4114 W. Vernor, Detroit. (313) 436-1793.
TUESDAY
Detroit Symphony Orchestra Chamber Recital at Belle Isle Detroit Yacht Club, classical, 7 p.m. Tues. $15, $10 students. 1 Riverbank Drive, Belle Isle, Detroit. (313) 576-5111.
Biters with Artificial Agent and Kommander at Small’s Bar, rock, 8 p.m. Tues. $10. 10339 Conant, Hamtramck. (313) 873-1117.
stage/comedy
THIS WEEKEND
Still Got It Players presents “Nana’s Naughty Knickers” at Biltmore Studio at the Village Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sat. and 2 p.m. Sun. $15-$18. 50400 Cherry Hill, Canton. (734) 394-5300 ext. 3.
“The Harassment of Iris Malloy” at Detroit Public Theatre at Allesee Hall, 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. (also May 25-28). $35. 3711 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 576-5111.
Fortune Feimster at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, 7:30 p.m. Thurs., 7:15 p.m. Fri. and 7 and 9:30 p.m. Sat. $15-$22. 310 S. Troy, Royal Oak. (248) 542-9900.
Mentalist Banachek at Village Theater at Cherry Hill, 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. $20. 50400 Cherry Hill, Canton. (734) 394-5300.
“Picasso at the Lapin Agile” by Steve Martin at Ridgedale Players, 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. and 2 p.m. Sun. $15-$18. 205 W. Long Lake, Troy. (248) 988-7049 or ridgedaleplayers.com.
Monty Python’s “Spamalot” at Farmington Players Barn, 8 p.m. Fri.-Sun. $20, $18 seniors and students. 32332 W. 12 Mile, Farmington Hills. (248) 553-2955.
“Good People” at Open Book Theatre, 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. and 2 p.m. Sun. (also May 25-27). $20, $15 seniors and students. 1621 West Road, Trenton. (734) 288-7753 or openbooktc.com.
Kevin Zeoli 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.
“Cyrano” at Detroit Opera House, 7:30 p.m. Sat. and 2:30 p.m. Sun. $25-$152. 1526 Broadway, Detroit. (313) 237-7464.
THURSDAY
“America’s Got Talent” finalist Tape Face at Crofoot Ballroom, 8 p.m. Thurs. $35. 1 S. Saginaw, Pontiac. (248) 858-9333.
FRIDAY
Mike Bonner’s Uptown Friday Night at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, 9 p.m. Fri. $20. 310 S. Troy, Royal Oak. (248) 542-9900.
SATURDAY
“Wild Kratts Live!” at Fox Theatre, 1 p.m. Sat. $27.50-$100. 2211 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 471-6611.
Detroit Raqs Bellydance Show at Commonwealth Club, 7:30 p.m. Sat. $15. 30088 Dequindre, Warren. detroitbellydance.com.
SUNDAY
Speakeasy Sundays: Detroit’s Premiere Burlesque Revue with Kate Nyx and Samantha Siren at Cliff Bell’s, 7 p.m. Sun. $15. 2030 Park, Detroit. (313) 961-2543.
visual arts/film
THIS WEEKEND
“Revenge of the Nerds” with star Curtis Armstrong at Redford Theatre, 8 p.m. Fri. and 2 and 8 p.m. Sat. $10. Meet and greet with snacks and beer at 5 p.m. Sat. ($35). 17360 Lahser, Detroit. (313) 537-2560.
SATURDAY
The Seventh Art Stand, a nationwide act of cinematic solidarity against Islamophobia with screening of “A Stray” at Arab American National Museum, 7 p.m. Sat. Free, donations accepted. 13624 Michigan, Dearborn. (313) 582-2266.
SUNDAY
“Nothin’ But Music” documentary DVD release at Majestic Cafe, 7 p.m. Sun. $7 in advance, $10 day of. 4120 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 833-9700.
etc.
THIS WEEKEND
Motor City Comic Con 2017 at Suburban Collection Showplace, 12:30-7 p.m. Fri., 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat. and 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. $25 and up. 46100 Grand River, Novi. motorcitycomiccon.com.
FRIDAY
Ladies Night with shopping and discounts in downtown Ann Arbor, 5-9 p.m. Fri. Downtown Ann Arbor.
Adults-only Night at Sea Life Michigan Aquarium and Rainforest Cafe, 7-10 p.m. Fri. $35, $25 members, $18 designated drivers. 4000 Baldwin, Auburn Hills. visitsealife.com/Michigan.
SATURDAY
Detroit Derby Girls double header and pirate-themed party at Masonic Temple, 5 p.m. Sat. $15 in advance, $18 day of. 500 Temple, Detroit. brownpapertickets.com.
Lupus Detroit’s 5th Anniversary Gala hosted by Roy Wood Jr. at Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel, 6-11 p.m. Sat. $85. 2901 Grand River, Detroit. lupusdetroit.org.
TUESDAY
“Once in A Great City: A Detroit Story” author David Maraniss at Detroit Institute of Arts, 11 a.m. Tues. 5200 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 833-4005.
Compiled by Melody Baetens