DETROIT – Detroit’s St. Patrick’s Parade marches down Michigan Ave and Bill Burr lights up LCA.
10 things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit
To Kill a Mockingbird (Fisher Theatre), through March 17: All rise. The Broadway sensation written by acclaimed writer and director Aaron Sorkin is making its Detroit debut. Based on Harper Lee’s novel, the Tony Award-winning show has been deemed as one of the Great White Way’s most successful plays in history. Emmy Award-winner Richard Thomas stars as Atticus Finch. Tickets start at $46. Showtimes and tickets here.
The Ultimate RV Show (Huntington Place), through Sunday: Spring is almost upon us and the great outdoors are calling. Walk through the halls and find over 200 full-staged new and used RVs all at show pricing. Find the latest in RV gear, furniture and technology all under one roof. Guests can enjoy a free show bag and enter for the chance to win an RV. Admission is free. More info here.
Europeras 3 & 4 (Gem Theatre), Friday to Sunday: For the first time in a decade, live theater will return to the historic Gem Theatre with Detroit Opera’s presentation of John Cage’s Europeras 3 & 4. An unpredictable remix featuring familiar European operas, get ready to expect the unexpected. Three shows only. Tickets start at $60. Showtimes and tickets here.
Red Carpet Film Scores (Detroit Symphony Orchestra), Friday to Sunday: The sounds of Hollywood come alive when the Detroit Symphony Orchestra turns your favorite big screen scenes into lush moments of music. Hear the iconic scores from films like The Godfather, James Bond and Mission Impossible in a brand-new way. Conducted by Jeff Tyzik. Tickets start at $24. Showtimes and tickets here.
Michigan Golf Show (Suburban Collection Showplace), Friday to Sunday: Swing on over to Novi for your one-stop-shop for all your golfing needs. Hundreds of exhibitors, retailers, resorts and travel destinations will be available to get you ready for the season. Tee up the best rates and discounts for the best deals of the year. Admission is $12 and free for children 12 and under. More info here.
Maplefest (Tollgate Farm & Education Center), Saturday & Sunday: Learn all about the sweet syrupy sap that’s a staple for breakfast all over the country. Learn how to find maple trees and see how they go from tree to table. Enjoy maple-themed activities, take a wagon ride, taste syrup samples and see all the tools that make extraction possible. End your fun and educational tour with an all-you-can-eat pancake celebration in the historic barn. Admission is $17 per person. More info and registration here.
Blossom & Bloom (Glass Academy Dearborn), Saturday & Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Ever wonder how gorgeous glass creations are made? Learn all about the art in a family-friendly showcase of the mesmerizing process. Back for its 13th year, watch as demonstrators create and explain the delicate procedures right in front of your very eyes. Find hard-to-find designs that will only be available at the festival. Admission is free. More info here.
We Them Ones Comedy Tour (Fox Theatre), Saturday 7 & 10:30 p.m.: Get ready for the ultimate night of comedy. Mike Epps hosts an outrageous show of laughs with comedy legends and up-and-coming stars. Don’t miss Epps, DC Young Fly, Chico Bean, Karlous Miller, Lil Duval, Mojo Brookzz and Moneybag Mafia take the stage at the historic Fox Theatre and get ready to laugh like you’ve never laughed before. The show has been so popular in Detroit, a third show has been added and will return in May. Showtimes and tickets here.
Detroit St. Patrick’s Parade (Corktown), Sunday 1 p.m.: Don the green and the shamrocks for Corktown’s annual tradition, which is celebrating its 66th anniversary this year. The parade kicks off at Sixth Street and Michigan Avenue and runs down Michigan until Fourteenth Street. Don’t miss the marching and pipe and drum bands, color guard units, floats, clowns and more throughout the two-hour parade. More info and parade route here.
Bill Burr (Little Caesars Arena), Sunday 7 p.m.: The Emmy and Grammy-nominated comedian is trekking the country in with his arena tour Bill Burr Live. He’s been the host of the Monday Morning Podcast for over 15 years and has been the star of many Netflix standup specials and shows including “Old Dads” and “F is for Family.” Tickets start at $49.50. The show is a phone-free event and phones will be secured in Yondr pouches upon arrival. Get tickets here.
Find more events with our Live Guide calendar here.