Entertainment calendar: Top events this week in town
our picks
SHANIA TWAIN
at Little Caesars Arena
Country and pop legend Twain rolls through town in support of her new album “NOW.” It’s her first tour since 2015. 7:30 p.m. Fri. $29.95 and up. 2645 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 471-7000.
DETROIT MUSIC WEEKEND
in Detroit Entertainment District
Several events take place on the days surrounding Detroit Music Weekend, but Saturday is the main event with five stages of live music that includes Detroit-based artists of all stripes. The headliner stage kicks off at 2 p.m. with Craig Brown and continues into the evening with Will Sessions Band, Mark Farner’s American Band, actor and songwriter Jeff Daniels, Complexions Contemporary Ballet and the main event, the Jacksons. Admission is free, but VIP seating is available at detroitmusicweekend.org. The festival is in the Detroit Entertainment District in the area surrounding the Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts, 350 Madison in Detroit.
BBQ, PETS & PIN-UPS
at El Club
As part of a summer-long series, this dog-friendly, family-friendly cook out (with vegan options) aims to raise funds to get local dogs microchipped. Noon-5 p.m. Sat. $10 donation. 4114 W. Vernor, Detroit. (313) 436-1793.
THE MEGA ’80s
at Magic Bag
One of the area’s most beloved cover bands celebrates its 1,000th show this weekend. 8 p.m. Sat. $12. 22920 Woodward, Ferndale. (248) 544-1991.
big shows
THURSDAY
Paul Young and Midge Ure at Magic Bag, rock, 8 p.m. Thurs. $25. 22920 Woodward, Ferndale. (248) 544-1991.
Badfish — A Tribute to Sublime at Saint Andrew’s Hall, reggae/punk, 8:30 p.m. Thurs. $15. 431 E. Congress, Detroit. (313) 961-8961.
FRIDAY
Neal Brennan at Majestic Theatre, comedy, 6 p.m. Fri. $29.50. 4140 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 833-9700.
Dirty Heads with Iration, the Movement and Pacific Dub at Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill, pop/reggae/hip-hop, 7 p.m. Fri. $25 and up. 14900 Metro Parkway, Sterling Heights. (313) 471-7000.
Addison Agen with Alex Angelo at Meadow Brook Amphitheatre, pop, 7 p.m. Fri. $20 and up. 234 Festival Drive, Rochester Hills. (313) 471-7000.
Jack Johnson with G. Love & Special Sauce and John Craigie at DTE Energy Music Theatre, singer/songwriter, 7:30 p.m. Fri. $35 and up. 7774 Sashabaw, Clarkston. (313) 471-7000.
Wyclef Jean at Emerald Theatre, hip-hop/pop, 7:30 p.m. Fri. $25-$145. 31 N. Walnut, Emerald Theatre. (586) 630-0120.
Whoopi Goldberg at Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel, comedy, 8 p.m. Fri. $57. 2901 Grand River, Detroit. (313) 309-4700.
SATURDAY
Coyote Peterson at Royal Oak Music Theatre, YouTube personality/wildlife educator, 2 p.m. Sat. $42.50-$100. 318 W. Fourth, Royal Oak. (248) 399-2980.
Jazz Spectacular starring Paul Taylor, Michael Lington, Kenny Lattimore, Alexander Zonjic, Avery Sunshine, Jean Carne and more at Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill, jazz, 5:30 p.m. Sat. $24 and up. 14900 Metro Parkway, Sterling Heights. (313) 471-7000.
Reverend Horton Heat, Big Sandy, Koffin Kats and more at Magic Stick, punk, 6 p.m. Sat. $22 in advance, $25 day of. 4120 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 833-9700.
Corky Laing plays Mountain at Token Lounge, rock, 7 p.m. Sat. $15-$25. 28949 Joy, Westland. (313) 513-5030.
Frank. The Man. The Music. at Detroit Opera House, standards, 8 p.m. Sat. $45 and up. 1526 Broadway, Detroit. (313) 237-7464.
Ronnie, Bobby, Rickey and Mike at Chene Park, R&B, 8 p.m. Sat. $41 and up. 2600 E. Atwater, Detroit. (313) 393-7128.
SUNDAY
Steve Miller Band with Peter Frampton at DTE Energy Music Theatre, classic rock, 5:30 p.m. Sun. $29.50 and up. 7774 Sashabaw, Clarkston. (313) 471-7000.
Maze featuring Frankie Beverly at Chene Park, R&B, 7 p.m. Sun. $41 and up. 2600 E. Atwater, Detroit. (313) 393-7128.
WEDNESDAY
Sloan at Saint Andrew’s Hall, pop/rock, 7 p.m. Wed. $23. 431 E. Congress, Detroit. (313) 961-8961.
Jody Watley at Chene Park, R&B/pop, 7:30 p.m. Wed. $15 and up. 2600 E. Atwater, Detroit. (313) 393-7128.
live music
THIS WEEKEND
Detroit Symphony Orchestra “Hollywood Hits” at Orchestra Hall at the Max, classical, 10:45 a.m. and 8 p.m. Fri., 8 p.m. Sat. and 3 p.m. Sun. $28-$105. 3711 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 576-5111.
Bill Heid Trio at Cliff Bell’s, jazz, 9 p.m. Fri. and 9:30 p.m. Sat. $10. 2030 Park, Detroit. (313) 961-4668.
THURSDAY
The Steel Woods at Shelter, country, 7 p.m. Thurs. $15. 431 E. Congress, Detroit. (313) 961-8961.
Brick + Mortar, the Unlikely Candidates and Five Ninety Five at Pike Room, rock, 7 p.m. Thurs. $13. 1 S. Saginaw, Pontiac. (248) 858-9333.
The Allen Dennard Quartet at Cliff Bell’s, jazz, 8 p.m. Thurs. No cover. 2030 Park, Detroit. (313) 961-2543.
FRIDAY
Shapes & Colors at Crofoot Ballroom, rock, 6 p.m. Fri. $10. 1 S. Saginaw, Pontiac. (248) 848-9333.
Snail Mail and Bonny Doon at the Skip, indie rock, 7 p.m. Fri. No cover. 1260 Library, Detroit.
Alexis Taylor at Loving Touch, rock, 7 p.m. Fri. $15. 22634 Woodward, Ferndale. (248) 820-5596.
Downtown Brown, Amino Acids, Carmel Liburdi and the Scrapes at PJ’s Lager House, punk/rock, 8 p.m. Fri. $12. 1254 Michigan, Detroit. (313) 961-4668.
Black Moth Super Rainbow at El Club, rock, 8 p.m. Fri. $18-$20. 4114 W. Vernor, Detroit. (313) 436-1793.
Music for the Masses: The Depeche Mode Tribute at Magic Bag, pop/rock, 8 p.m. Fri. $12. 22920 Woodward, Ferndale. (248) 544-1991.
SATURDAY
Wreking Crue, Motley Crue tribute band, with Psychotic Paradise and Fire & Ice at Harpo’s, metal, 7 p.m. Sat. $15. 14238 Harper, Detroit. (313) 824-1700.
Kubat, Finlay & Rose, the Bruised Reed and Anthony Retka at Common Grace Coffee Company, singer/songwriter, 7-10 p.m. Sat. 22225 Michigan, Dearborn. (313) 279-7369.
Brother Son, Blue Walls and Legume at Loving Touch, pop/rock, 8 p.m. Sat. $8. 22634 Woodward, Ferndale. (248) 820-5596.
SUNDAY
School of Rock Farmington at Loving Touch, rock, 11:30 a.m. Sun. $10. 22634 Woodward, Ferndale. (248) 820-5596.
Birmingham Concert Band at Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, classical, 3 p.m. Sun. Free will donation. 1800 W. Maple, Birmingham. (248) 644-4010.
Magic Sword at Pike Room, rock, 7 p.m. Sun. $12. 1 S. Saginaw, Pontiac. (248) 858-9333.
Matt Wixson’s Flying Circus, Day Jobs, Bucky Harris, Suburban Medicine and Cheapshow at PJ’s Lager House, punk/rock, 8 p.m. Sun. $7. 1254 Michigan, Detroit. (313) 961-4668.
Hollow Earth and Braidedveins at Marble Bar, metal, 8 p.m. Sun. $10-$15. 1501 Holden, Detroit. (313) 338-3674.
The Mother Hips at Magic Bag, rock, 8 p.m. Sun. $12. 22920 Woodward, Ferndale. (248) 544-1991.
WEDNESDAY
Summer Solstice Celebration with Muruga Booker and Ralph Koziarski at Psychedelic Healing Shack, world music, 7 p.m. Wed. $10 suggested donation. 18700 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 366-2247.
clubs/djs
FRIDAY
Gina Turner at Grasshopper Underground, 9 p.m. Fri. $10. 22757 Woodward, Ferndale. (248) 298-0330.
Motor City Bass Vol. 1 at Magic Stick, 9 p.m. Fri. $10 in advance, $15 day of. 4120 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 833-9700.
SATURDAY
Awesome ’80s Dance Party with DJ Darren Revell plus celebrity host “Damone” from “Fast Times at Ridgemont High” at Royal Oak Farmers Market, 6:30-10:30 p.m. Sat. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. 316 E. 11 Mile, Royal Oak. (248) 246-3276.
Defiled with DJ Graphite and Wraith at Small’s Bar, 9 p.m. Sat. $5. 10339 Conant, Hamtramck. (313) 873-1117.
TUESDAY
Bakermat at Grasshopper Underground, 9 p.m. Tues. $20. 22757 Woodward, Ferndale. (248) 298-0330.
stage/comedy
THIS WEEKEND
Ed Hill with Jeff Ford and Alex Price at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, 7:30 p.m. Thurs., 7:15 p.m. Fri. and 7 and 9:30 p.m. Sat. $10-$18. 310 S. Troy, Royal Oak. (248) 542-9900.
“Ghost Gardens” 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. (runs through July 1). $17 in advance. 13103 Woodrow Wilson, Detroit. (313) 868-1347.
“Burt & Me” at Meadow Brook Theatre, 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 6 p.m. Sat., 2 and 6:30 p.m. Sun. and 2 and 8 p.m. Wed. (through June 24). $28-$43. Wilson Hall, Room 207, 378 Meadow Brook, Rochester. (248) 377-3300.
“Church & State” at Matrix Theater Company, 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. and 3 p.m. Sun. (through July 1). $22, $17 seniors, veterans and students. Thursday is a pay-what-you-can preview performance. 2730 Bagley, Detroit. (313) 967-0599 or matrixtheatre.org.
“Unsaid” at Peace Lutheran Church, 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. and 2 p.m. Sun. (also 8 p.m. June 21-23). $15. 17029 13 Mile, Southfield. (248) 762-8971.
Joe Bronzi at Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase, 8 and 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. $12-$14. 212 S. Fourth, Ann Arbor. (734) 996-9080.
SATURDAY
International Festival with Verdi Opera Theatre at Heritage Park, 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat. Free. 1150 S. Canton Center, Canton. (734) 394-5300.
Opera 101 with Michigan Opera Theatre at Schvitz Health Club, 4-10 p.m. Sat. $30. 8295 Oakland, Detroit. (313) 871-9707.
SUNDAY
Zakir Khan at Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, 6 p.m. Sun. $35-$65. 15801 Michigan, Dearborn. (248) 923-1078.
MONDAY
Jake Paul and Team 10 at Fox Theatre, 7 p.m. Mon. $26 and up. 2211 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 471-6611.
visual arts/film
FRIDAY
Cult Classics in the Courtyard with “Big Trouble in Little China” at Trumbull & Porter Hotel, 8 p.m. Fri. Free. Trumbull and Porter, Detroit. reddunnkitchen.com.
SATURDAY
Art on the River at Commerce Community Library Park, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. 180 E. Commerce, Commerce Charter Township. (248) 889-8660.
“Airplane” at Redford Theatre, 8 p.m. Sat. $5. 17360 Lahser, Detroit. (313) 537-2560.
etc.
THURSDAY
Bagley Street Stroll, a fundraiser for the Matrix Theatre Company starting at Fist of Curry, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Thurs. $100-$500. 2547 Bagley, Detroit. matrixtheatre.org.
THIS WEEKEND
Liberty Fest with carnival rides and games at Heritage Park, 1-11 p.m. Thurs.-Fri. and 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Sat. (Special sensory hours 1-3 p.m. Thurs.). 1150 S. Canton Center, Canton. cantonlibertyfest.com.
Bark on Biddle, a dog-friendly event with games, shopping and more in Downtown Wyandotte, 3-10 p.m. Fri. and 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat. $5 donation to Detroit Dog Rescue. Oak, east of Biddle, Wyandotte. barkonbiddle.com.
Albanian American Festival at Hart Plaza, Sat.-Sun. $20, $30 weekend. Jefferson at Woodward, Detroit. albanianusafestival.com.
Motor Muster featuring cars from 1930-1970 at Greenfield Village, 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Sat. and 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. $28, $25.25 seniors, $21 age 5-11, free for members. 20900 Oakwood, Dearborn. (313) 982-6001.
SATURDAY
CorvetteFest at Olde World Canterbury Village, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat. Free. 2359 Joslyn Ct., Orion Charter Township. gmccorvetteset.com.
Juneteenth: Freedom Day with performances, film screenings, outdoor activities and more at Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, 2-5 p.m. Sat. Free. 315 E. Warren, Detroit. (313) 494-5800.
MONDAY
Yoga with instructor Gail Mondry and music from Catherine Filene Shouse Chamber Music Institute at Kirk in the Hills, 7-8 p.m. Mon. $12. 1340 W. Long Lake, Bloomfield Hills. (248) 626-2515.
Compiled by Melody Baetens