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Swan Lake (The World Ballet)

The circus is in town! But so is the World Ballet, Motor City Comic Con and so much more!

Local Detroit comedian headlining Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle 11/7 (T.Barb)

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T. Barb

Thursday, November 7th at 7:30pm

Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle

Detroit’s comedy sweetheart and viral sensation T.Barb has made her way to headlining Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, Thursday, November 7th. You’ve probably seen her co-host Live in the D a couple times by now too. We’re big fans of T.Barb here at Local 4 and highly recommend you check out her performance or at least her social media pages for her viral “Only in Detroit” videos. The show will be hosted by Mary Spencer and feature Jim Eliott.

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Swan Lake (The World Ballet Company)

Swan Lake

Friday, November 8th at 7pm

Flagstar Strand Theatre, Pontiac

The World Ballet Company is coming to Flagstar Strand Theatre for one night only to perform the world renown Swan Lake. Enjoy a spectacular evening with all your favorite Tchaikovsky ballads, immaculately hand-painted sets, over 150 beautiful costumes and of course all the ballet dancing that makes Swan Lake an ultimate timeless classic.

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True West (Planet Ant Theatre)

True West by Sam Shepard

November 8th - November 24th

Planet Ant Theatre, Hamtramck

Calling all play enthusiasts and people with good taste! Starting this Friday through November 24th, the Planet Ant Theatre presents True West by celebrated and award-winning American playwright, Sam Shepard. True West is about a screenwriter, who is house-sitting for his mother in Southern California when his estranged brother, a petty thief, unexpectedly arrives. Tensions rise between the brothers, roles reverse, and chaos ensues confronting their shared past and strained relationship, culminating in a raw and explosive exploration of family and identity.

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Need weekend plans? Check out Motor City Comic Con in Novi

Motor City Comic Con

November 8th- November 10th

Surburban Collection Showplace, Novi

Attention nerds! Motor City Comic Con is this weekend, which is basically like Christmas for geeks. Out of all the comic cons that happen in Detroit, Motor City Comic Con may take the cake. Especially when it comes to celebrities that are set to appear. In no particular order, you can see John Cusack, Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom from “Harry Potter”), Dave Coulier (“Full House”), Alan Ruck (“Succession,” “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”), Priscilla Presley, Christopher Lintz-Plasse (McLovin from “Super Bad”), Wayne Knight (“Seinfeld”), John Cleese, Joel McHale, all the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and many more.

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Michigander (Ticketmaster)

Michigander

Friday, November 8th at 7pm

Saint Andrew’s Hall, Detroit

We’ll give you one guess which state indie rock artist Michigander is from? If you guessed Michigan, you’re correct! The Michigan native is coming out with his debut album in February, and we cannot wait to hear it. Michigander has played in Detroit plenty of times but headlining the historic and iconic St. Andrew’s Hall is a pretty great accomplishment, especially someone who is native to Michigan.

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The Game Show (Hatch Art)

The Game Show

Saturday, November 9th from 6pm-9pm

Hatch Art, Hamtramck

This Saturday, The Game Show, a fun hearted group art exhibition will have an opening reception from 6pm-9pm. Over 20 artists will display handmade games they created. Hatch Gallery’s director Christopher Schneider, an avid board game player decided to curate this exhibit after success with last year’s holiday season exhibit “Toys”.

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Cranbrook Art Museum (Cranbrook Art Museum)

Free Admission Day

Thursdays from 11am-8pm

Cranbrook Art Museum

Did you know that every Thursday Cranbrook Art Museum is open late and has free admission? Well, you do now. Currently, the museum has three new and two ongoing exhibits you can check out when you visit. If a Thursday museum visit doesn’t work into your schedule, you can visit from 11am-5pm on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday for $6-$10.

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Fall Fest (Michigan First Credit Union)

Fall Fest at Columbia Street

Now-November 15th

Columbia Street, The District Detroit

Fall Fest returns to Columbia Street, The District Detroit’s pedestrian-only space between the historic Fox Theatre and Little Caesars World Headquarters. From now through November 15th, Columbia Street has transformed into a delightful fall experience with fun photo opportunities and autumn themed treats. Fall Fest is free and open to the public.

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Fire Performer (UniverSoul Circus)

UniverSoul Circus

October 31st- November 24th

2600 E Atwater, Detroit

The circus is in town! This isn’t your average circus, this is the circus with SOUL and the gas turned all the way up. We are talking performers, stunts, tricks and thrilling entertainment. The circus will be here almost the entire month of November, so you have plenty of time to see this awesome show.

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Mic Drop Tuesdays (One Mike Detroit)

Comedy shows to check out

Need a laugh? Look no further.

T.Barb at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle

Thursday, November 7th at 7pm | Learn more!

INDIEx: A PowerPoint guided comedy show at Independent Comedy Club

Thursday, November 7th at 9pm | Learn more!

Mark Curry at One Mike Detroit

Friday, November 8th at 8pm | Learn more!

Pauly Shore at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle

November 8th - November 10th | Learn more!

DeRay Davis at MotorCity Sound Board

Friday, November 8th at 8pm | Learn more!

Maddy Smith at Detroit House of Comedy

November 8th - November 9th | Learn more!

Pete Jr. wsg Sam Rager at Independent Comedy Club

Friday, November 9th at 9pm | Learn more!

Uncalled For: a Roast Battle show hosted by Nick Kelley at Independent Comedy Club

Saturday, November 9th at 9pm | Learn more!

313 Comedy Show at Detroit Shipping Company

Every Sunday at 7pm | Learn more!

Mic Drop Tuesdays at One Mike Detroit

Every Tuesday at 8pm | Learn more!

Check out our Laugh List for more shows!


About the Authors
Laura Wartel headshot

Laura is Local 4's Special Event Producer and author of the Go Guide. She has expertise in experiential, corporate and immersive event production, and loves supporting Detroit's vibrant art and culture scene.

Jack Roskopp headshot

Jack is a Digital Content Editor with a degree in creative writing and French from Western Michigan University. He specializes in writing about movies, food and the latest TV shows.

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