Things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit

Here are six ideas for getting out and about in Metro Detroit this weekend

Home for the Holidays at Orchestra Hall

Another festival annual tradition, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra performs a two-hour program of holiday classics led by conductor Jason Seber and featuring vocalist Siri Howard. 10:45 a.m. and 8 p.m. Fri., 3 and 8 p.m. Sat. and 3 and 7 p.m. Sun. $39 and up. 3711 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 576-5111. Dso.org.

Margaret Cho at Royal Oak Music Theatre

Veteran stand-up, actor, activist and button-pusher, comedian Margaret Cho hits the stage of the Royal Oak Music Theatre for her “Live and Livid” tour. 6:30 p.m. Fri. $34.50-$74.50. 318 W. Fourth, Royal Oak. (248) 399-2980. Royaloakmusictheatre.com.

Home for the Holidaze at Cadieux Café

This weekend marks the 20th annual Home for the Holidaze songwriter showcase and charity drive. This year’s lineup highlights singer-songwriters Matt Dmits, Carmel Liburdi, Greg Hanson, Mike Galbraith and Courtney Hurley. Proceeds benefit Outcry Street Ministry and Hater Kitty Rescue Army. Donations of boots, socks, hats, blankets and bags of cat food will be collected at the door. 8 p.m. Fri. $10 cover. 4300 Cadieux, Detroit. (313) 882-8560. Cadieuxcafe.com.

The Big Show at Little Caesars Arena

Detroit hip-hop radio station 97.9 WJLB-FM presents a huge lineup of rap stars this weekend at LCA. Lil Wayne, City Girls, Sexyy Red and more are set to perform, along with Detroit’s own Tee Grizzley, Skilla Baby, Kash Doll and Sada Baby. 6 p.m. Sun. $144 and up. 2645 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 471-7000. 313presents.com.

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas at Fox Theatre

Billed as the longest-running consecutive tour in music industry history, Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis returns with holiday magic and a high-tech, multimedia performance. 6:30 p.m. Sun. $25 and up. 2211 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 471-7000. 313presents.com.

Karen Newman at Andiamo Celebrity Showroom

The Detroit singer will sing songs from her holiday album “Motor City Christmas” as well as seasonal standards at her Sunday evening concert. Singer and showman Frankie Scinta is the opening act. 7 p.m. Sun. $35-$65. 7096 E. 14 Mile, Warren. (586) 268-3200. Andiamoshowroom.com.

Melody Baetens