Entertainment Calendar: Things to do this week

our picks

SPRING ART FAIR

at Royal Oak Market

Kicking off the art fair season, this event features 75 artists displaying paintings, sculptures, photography, jewelry and more. Noon-10 p.m. Thurs.-Fri. Free. 316 E. 11 Mile, Royal Oak. theguild.org.

LUCIA HIERRO, JOIRI MINAYA AND GINA GOICO

at Red Bull House of Art

Three Dominican-American artists with roots in New York City will debut some of their most ambitious works to date at this Detroit gallery. Opening reception is 7-10 p.m. Fri. and the exhibit will be open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays. 1551 Winder, Detroit. redbullhouseofart.com.

DARCI LYNNE & FRIENDS LIVE

at Fox Theatre

You may have seen this 13-year-old singing ventriloquist on “America’s Got Talent,” where she won season 12. She earned $1 million and a headlining show at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas. Her first two dates were sold out there and two more shows had to be added. Family band Pelican 212 will open the show. 7 p.m. Sun. $29.75 and up. 2211 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 471-6611.

big shows

THURSDAY

Dashboard Confessional at Saint Andrew’s Hall, rock, 5:30 p.m. Thurs. $33.60 and up. 431 E. Congress, Detroit. (313) 961-8961.

Jeff Tweedy with Ohmme at Royal Oak Music Theatre, singer/songwriter, 6:30 p.m. Thurs. $35-$55. 318 W. Fourth, Royal Oak. (248) 399-2980.

Dru Hill and Ready for the World at Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel, R&B, 8 p.m. Thurs. $42. 2901 Grand River, Detroit. (313) 309-4700.

Albert Hammond Jr. with the Marias at Magic Bag, rock, 8 p.m. Thurs. $14. 22920 Woodward, Ferndale. (248) 544-1991.

FRIDAY

Pop Evil at Fillmore Detroit, rock, 6:30 p.m. Fri. $25. 2115 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 961-5451.

Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band at Magic Bag, Americana, 8 p.m. Fri. $18. 22920 Woodward, Ferndale. (248) 544-1991.

SATURDAY

Between the Buried and Me at Emerald Theatre, rock, 6 p.m. Sat. $25. 31 N. Walnut, Mount Clemens. (586) 630-0120.

We Came As Romans at Crofoot Ballroom, rock, 6 p.m. Sat. $17. 1 S. Saginaw, Pontiac. (248) 858-9333.

Phillip Phillips with the Ballroom Thieves at Majestic Theatre, pop/rock, 7 p.m. Sat. $25 in advance, $30 day of. 4140 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 833-9700.

Robin Trower at Royal Oak Music Theatre, rock, 7 p.m. Sat. $35-$75. 318 W. Fourth, Royal Oak. (248) 399-2980.

Lewis Black at Fillmore Detroit, comedy, 8 p.m. Sat. $39.50 and up. 2115 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 961-5451.

TUESDAY

Ty Segall with Timmy’s Organism and the Bed Band at Majestic Theatre, punk/rock, 7 p.m. Tues. $20 in advance, $25 day of. 4140 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 833-9700.

WEDNESDAY

Cigarettes After Sex at Majestic Theatre, pop, 7 p.m. Wed. $20 in advance, $25 day of. 4140 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 833-9700.

The Lawrence Arms with Red City Radio and Sincere Engineer at Magic Stick, punk/rock, 8 p.m. Wed. $20 in advance, $22 day of. 4120 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 833-9700.

live music

THIS WEEK

Detroit Symphony Orchestra performs Strauss and Wagner at Orchestra Hall at the Max, classical, 10:45 a.m. and 8 p.m. Fri. and 8 p.m. Sat. $15-$100. 3711 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 576-5111.

THURSDAY

The Messenger Birds and more at Pike Room, rock, 7 p.m. Thurs. $10. 1 S. Saginaw, Pontiac. (248) 858-9333.

The Go! Team with Basement Revolver at El Club, rock, 8 p.m. Thurs. $16-$18. 4114 W. Vernor, Detroit. (313) 436-1793.

The Claudettes at Otus Supply, rock/soul, 8 p.m. Thurs. $10-$15. 345 E. Nine Mile, Ferndale. (248) 291-6160.

University of Michigan Jazz Showcase: A Celebration of Geri Allen at the Ark, jazz, 8 p.m. Thurs. $15-$20, $5 students. 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor. (734) 761-1451.

FRIDAY

Alfredo Rodriguez Trio at Detroit Institute of Arts, jazz, 7 and 8:30 p.m. Fri. Free for tri-county residents. 5200 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 833-7900.

Global Fridays: Thoom wth DJ Tammy Lakkis and DJ Habibti at Arab American National Museum, Arabic/electronic, 8 p.m. Fri. $15, $10 members. 13624 Michigan, Dearborn. (313) 582-2266.

Dead Horses with Benjamin Jaffe at the Ark, Americana, 8 p.m. Fri. $15. 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor. (734) 761-1451.

Storm Large at the Cube at the Max, Broadway/rock, 8:30 p.m. Fri. $20, $49 VIP. 3711 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 576-5111.

Joe Hertler & the Rainbow Seekers with the North 41 at Blind Pig, rock, 9 p.m. Fri. $20. 208 S. First, Ann Arbor. (734) 996-8555.

SATURDAY

Thirdstory at Shelter, rock, 6 p.m. $20. 431 E. Congress, Detroit. (313) 961-8961.

Richie Kotzen at Token Lounge, rock, 7 p.m. Sat. $25. 28949 Joy, Westland. (734) 513-5030.

The Michigan Pops Orchestra at Michigan Theater, classical, 7 p.m. Sat. $8, $5 students. 603 E. Liberty, Ann Arbor. (734) 668-8397.

The Mega 80s at Magic Bag, pop/rock, 8 p.m. Sat. $12. 22920 Woodward, Ferndale. (248) 544-1991.

Fabulous Disaster, Blond-E and more at Loving Touch, punk/rock, 8 p.m. Sat. $8. 22634 Woodward, Ferndale. (248) 820-5596.

Birds of Chicago with Steelism at the Ark, singer/songwriters, 8 p.m. Sat. $20. 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor. (734) 761-1451.

Laith Al-Saadi with the MacPodz at Blind Pig, rock/blues, 8:30 p.m. Sat. $25. 208 S. First, Ann Arbor. (734) 996-8555.

SUNDAY

Peter and Daniel Guitar Duo at Christ Church Cranbrook, classical/Latin, 2 p.m. Sun. $35. 470 Church, Bloomfield Hills. cranbrookmusicguild.org.

Artemis Quartet at Rackham Auditorium, classical, 4 p.m. Sun. $24-$46. 915 E. Washington, Ann Arbor. (734) 763-3333.

Janine at Shelter, R&B/soul, 6 p.m. Sun. $15. 431 E. Congress, Detroit. (313) 961-8961.

Vivace Presents Cuttime Players directed by Rich Robinson at Birmingham Temple, jazz/classical/folk, 7:30 p.m. Sun. $28, $25 members and seniors, $10 students. 28611 W. 12 Mile, Farmington Hills. (248) 788-9338 or (248) 661-1348.

Jesse Cook at the Ark, world music, 7:30 p.m. Sun. $40. 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor. (734) 761-1451.

MONDAY

Ed Schrader’s Music Beat with Prude Boys at Marble Bar, rock, 8 p.m. Mon. $10. 1501 Holden, Detroit. (313) 338-3674.

TUESDAY

Balkan Dance Party with Rhyta Musik at Blind Pig, Balkan, 7:30 p.m. Tues. $5. 208 S. First, Ann Arbor. (734) 996-8555.

clubs/djs

FRIDAY

Huxley at Grasshopper Underground, 9 p.m. Fri. $10. 22757 Woodward, Ferndale. (248) 298-0330.

SunSquabi at Magic Stick, 9:30 p.m. Fri. $15 in advance, $20 day of. 4120 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 833-9700.

SATURDAY

MK, Nathan Barato and more at Magic Stick, 9:30 p.m. Sat. $15 and up. 4120 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 833-9700

stage/comedy

THIS WEEKEND

John Caparulo at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, 7:30 p.m. Thurs., 7:15 p.m. Fri. and 7 and 9:30 p.m. Sat. $25-$30. 310 S. Troy, Royal Oak. (248) 542-9900.

“The Snow Geese” 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 April 15). $28 and up. 378 Meadow Brook, Rochester. (248) 377-3300.

Joe List at Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase, 8 p.m. Thurs. and 8 and 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. $10-$16. 212 S. Fourth, Ann Arbor. (734) 996-9080.

“Harmony Park” 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. (through May 20). $17 in advance, $20 at the door. 13103 Woodrow Wilson, Detroit. (313) 868-1347.

“Who Run the World” at Planet Ant, 8 p.m.-Fri.-Sat. $20. 2357 Caniff, Hamtramck. Planetant.com.

SUNDAY

“Good Night Moon” and “The Runaway Bunny” at Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts, 4 p.m. Sun. $20, $12 children. 350 Madison, Detroit. (313) 887-8501.

OPENING TUESDAY

“School of Rock” at Fisher Theatre, 8 p.m. Tues.-Wed. (through April 22). $39 and up. 3011 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit. (800) 982-2787.

WEDNESDAY

“Menopause the Musical” at Michigan Theater, 8 p.m. Wed. $45-$65. 603 E. Liberty, Ann Arbor. (734) 668-8397.

etc.

THIS WEEKEND

Novi Home and Garden Show at Suburban Collection Showplace, 2-8 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sat. and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. $10, $9 seniors, free for 12 and younger. $5 parking. 46100 Grand River, Novi. (248) 737-4477.

The Three Stooges Festival at Redford Theatre, 8 p.m. Fri. and 2 and 8 p.m. Sat. $5. 17360 Lahser, Detroit. (313) 537-2560.

SATURDAY

Gallery Rally, a self-guided gallery crawl starting at Henry Ford College’s Sisson Gallery, 10 a.m. Sat. 5101 Evergreen, Dearborn. Visit dearborncommunityfund.org.

WEDNESDAY

“Under the Radar Michigan: the Next 50” book signing with authors at Barnes & Noble, 7 p.m. Wed. 2800 S. Rochester, Rochester Hills. (248) 853-9855.

Compiled by Melody Baetens