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DETROIT – Buckle up for Autorama and set sail with PAW Patrol Live!
10 things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit
The Rink at Campus Martius, through Sunday: It’s your last chance to take a spin on the downtown ice rink. Skate away one more time in the heart of the city surrounded by Detroit’s iconic buildings. Tickets are $20 for adults, $9 for children 12 and under. Skate rentals are $6. More info here.
Arts, Beats & Lyrics (Eastern Market), Friday 7 p.m. to midnight: The traveling urban art show has made its rounds to Atlanta, Miami and Seattle, and is now back in Motor City. Celebrating its 20th year on tour, Arts, Beats & Lyrics showcases a curated selection of works from underground visual artists and musicians. The show invites guests to experience art in a new and interactive way. RSVP here.
The Life and Music of George Michael (Fisher Theatre), Friday 7:30 p.m.: Relive the magic of George Michael’s illustrious career with a brand-new concert-style show. Dance and sing along to his biggest hits like “Wake Me Up Before You Go Go” and “Faith.” Follow his journey from his record-breaking rise to fame in Wham! to his solo award-winning life. Tickets start at $62. Get tickets here.
Autorama (Huntington Place), Friday to Sunday: Rev up for America’s greatest hot rod show with hundreds of customs, trucks and motorcycles. Celebrating its 71st anniversary, this year’s celebrity showcase includes Noel G “Hector” and Dee Snider. Batman fans will love the exhibit “5 Generations from Gotham City” with real Batmobiles throughout the eras. Open noon to 10 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $27 for adults and $10 for kids 6 to 12. Children 5 and under are free. Schedule of events and more info here.
Brick Fest Live (Suburban Showplace Collection), Saturday & Sunday: Get inspired at one of the largest brick festivals in the country. Fans of Lego and Mega can come together to see life-sized models made of bricks, jump in the giant brick pit, build glow-in-the-dark bricks or even race 35-foot-long tracks. You can even meet Zack and Wayne Macasaet from season two of Lego Masters. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Tickets start at $20, timed reservations required. Get tickets here.
PAW Patrol Live! (Fox Theatre), Saturday & Sunday: Set sail with the pups of PAW Patrol in an all-new interactive live stage show “The Great Pirate Adventure.” Audiences will search for treasure and save the day on a swashbuckling adventure through Adventure Bay. Dance and sing along with your favorite furry friends and follow the treasure map to family fun. Tickets start at $20. Showtimes and tickets here.
Taste of Greece (The Grecian Center), Saturday noon to 9 p.m.: Opa! Get your Greek on in Southgate this winter. Open up your senses to a passport of flavor with Greek street foods like saganaki, baklava and gyros. Soak in the culture with traditional music and Greek folk dancing. There will also be indoor activities for kids and a gift shop. Admission is free. More info here.
Cabaret 313: Brandon Victor Dixon (Detroit Opera House), Saturday 6 and 8 p.m.: Back by popular demand! The multitalented Broadway star is returning to Cabaret 313 for an encore engagement. Known for his roles in Hamilton and RENT Live on Fox, Dixon will serenade fans with musical favorites and original music. Two shows only. Tickets start at $60. Get tickets here.
Winter Fest (Southfield Sports Arena), Sunday 2 to 4:30 p.m.: Even though it’s been warmer than usual, there’s still some time left to celebrate winter. Join the community for a family-friendly festival filled with fun activities. For the adventure seekers, you can find ice skating, a ropes course and a climbing wall. If you’re looking to relax, there are horse-drawn carriage rides and marshmallow roasting. Kids can take a spin on the small electric cars on a course or take part in crafts. Admission is $4 for Southfield residents, $5 for non-residents. More info here.
The Love Hard Tour (Little Caesars Arena), Sunday 8 p.m.: Valentine’s Day may be over but there’s still plenty of love to go around. Get serenaded by R&B superstars Keyshia Cole, Trey Songz, Jaheim and K. Michelle performing all the smooth hits you know and love. Tickets start at $104.50. Get tickets here.
Find more events with our Live Guide calendar here.
