Entertainment Calendar: Concerts, theater and more
big shows
THURSDAY
Badfish — A Tribute to Sublime with Fayuca and Leaving Lifted at Saint Andrew’s Hall, rock/punk/reggae, 7 p.m. Thurs. $15. 431 E. Congress, Detroit. (313) 961-9618.
Lynyrd Skynyrd at Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel, southern rock, 8 p.m. Thurs. $40-$60. 2901 Grand River, Detroit. (313) 309-4700.
Sham 69, Gallows Bound and the Creepshow at Majestic Cafe, punk, 8 p.m. Thurs. $15. 4120 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 833-9700.
The Five Irish Tenors at Flagstar Strand Theatre for the Performing Arts, traditional/pop, 8 p.m. Thurs. $65-$75. 12 N. Saginaw, Pontiac. (866) 448-7849.
FRIDAY
The Cadillac Three with Brent Cobb at Saint Andrew’s Hall, southern rock, 7 p.m. Fri. $18. 431 E. Congress, Detroit. (313) 961-8961.
Drive-By Truckers with Kyle Craft at Majestic Theatre, country/rock, 8 p.m. Fri. $25. 4140 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 833-9700.
FRIDAY-SATURDAY
Umphrey’s McGee at Fillmore Detroit, rock, 7 p.m. Fri.-Sat. $22 and up, $40 two-day ticket. 2115 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 961-5451.
SATURDAY
Steven Wright at Royal Oak Music Theatre, comedy, 8 p.m. Sat. $32 and up. 318 W. Fourth, Royal Oak. (248) 39-2980.
Talib Kweli with Styles P. and K’Valentine at Saint Andrew’s Hall, hip-hop, 8:30 p.m. Sat. $25. 431 E. Congress, Detroit. (313) 961-8961.
Gary Allan at Caesars Windsor, country, 9 p.m. Sat. $25 Canadian and up.
live music
THIS WEEK
Mozart Fest: “Nachtmusik” with Detroit Symphony Orchestra at Orchestra Hall at the Max, classical, 7:30 p.m. Thurs. and 10:45 a.m. Fri. $15-$100. 3711 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 576-5111.
Benny Golson Quartet at Jazz Cafe at Music Hall, jazz, 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri. $30. 350 Madison, Detroit. (313) 887-8501.
Mozart Fest: “Jupiter Symphony” with Detroit Symphony Orchestra at Orchestra Hall at the Max, classical, 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. $15-$100. 3711 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 576-5111.
Wine Women and Song at Kerrytown Concert House, cabaret, 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. $20-$50 each night. 415 N. Fourth, Ann Arbor. (734) 769-2999.
FRIDAY
Ralphe Armstrong at Bakers Keyboard Lounge, jazz, 8 p.m. Fri. $15. 20510 Livernois, Detroit. (313) 345-6300.
Valley Hush, Jerry Dreams, Mango Lane and Go Tiger Go at Loving Touch, pop/rock, 8 p.m. Fri. $10. 22634 Woodward, Ferndale. (248) 820-5596.
The Alligators at Callahan’s Music Hall, blues, 8 p.m. Fri. $8-$10. 2105 South, Auburn Hills. (248) 858-9508.
Shari Kane and Dave Steele with Eleanor Ellis at Trinity House Theatre, blues, 8 p.m. Fri. $15. 38840 W. Six Mile, Livonia. (734) 464-6302.
SATURDAY
Lemix J Buckley at Loving Touch, dance/rock, 7 p.m. Sat. $10. 22634 Woodward, Ferndale. (248) 820-5596.
Michigan State University Octets with Anat Cohen under the direction of Rodney Whitaker at Carr Center, jazz, 7:30 p.m. Sat. $27, $15 students. 311 E. Grand, Detroit. (313) 965-8430.
Midnight Gold, the Rushmores and Velocifactor at PJ’s Lager House, pop/rock, 8 p.m. Sat. $5. 1254 Michigan, Detroit. (313) 961-4668.
The Mega 80’s at Magic Bag, pop/rock, 8 p.m. Sat. $12. 22920 Woodward, Ferndale. (248) 544-1991.
Moon Hooch at Otus Supply, jazz, 8 p.m. Sat. $15 in advance, $20 doors. 345 E. Nine Mile, Ferndale. (248) 291-6160.
Dueling Tributes: Bruce Springsteen vs. Bob Seger at McMorran Place, classic rock, 8 p.m. Sat. $25. 701 McMorran Blvd., Port Huron. (877) 763-7849.
Stef with Zoos of Berlin and Anna Burch at Marble Bar, 9 p.m. Sat. $5-$10. 1501 Holden, Detroit. (313) 338-3674.
SUNDAY
Mozart’s “Requiem” with Detroit Symphony Youth Orchestra with University Choir from University of Michigan School of Music at Orchestra Hall at the Max, classical, 2 p.m. Sun. $15, $12 students, $10 children. 3711 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 576-5111.
Calidore String Quartet at Rackham Auditorium, classical, 4 p.m. Sun. $24-$48. 915 E. Washington, Ann Arbor. (734) 764-2538.
Harmonica Shah and Howard Glazer at Cliff Bell’s, jazz, 6 p.m. Sun. No cover. 2030 Park, Detroit. (313) 961-2543.
Moon Tooth and Astronoid at El Club, rock, 8 p.m. Sun. $10. 4114 W. Vernor, Detroit. (313) 436-1793.
MONDAY
Albert Lee at the Ark, country/rockabilly, 8 p.m. Mon. $25. 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor. (734) 761-1451.
TUESDAY
Black History Month concert series with Madcat Midnight Blues Journey at Ellis Library, blues, 7 p.m. Tues. Free. 3700 S. Custer, Monroe. (734) 241-5770.
WEDNESDAY
Priests, Deadbeat Beat, Casual Sweetheart and DJ Greg Ahee at UFO Factory, rock, 8 p.m. Wed. $11 in advance, $13 at the door. 2110 Trumbull, Detroit. ufofactory.com.
Jacob Schwandt Trio at Cliff Bell’s, jazz, 8 p.m. Wed. No cover. 2030 Park, Detroit. (313) 961-4668.
clubs/djs
THURSDAY
G Jones, Visions Tour, the Widdler and Eastghost at Magic Stick, 9:30 p.m. Thurs. $19. 4120 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 833-9700.
FRIDAY
Illenium at Magic Stick, 9:30 p.m. Fri. $15. 4120 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 883-9700.
SATURDAY
Wax Motif with Wuki at Grasshopper Underground, 9 p.m. Fri. $10. 22757 Woodward, Ferndale. (248) 298-0330.
stage/comedy
THIS WEEK
“Sesame Street Live: Make a New Friend” at Fox Theatre, 11 a.m. Thurs., 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun. and 11 a.m. Wed. (through Feb. 12). $17-$70. 2211 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 471-6611.
“The Lion King” at Detroit Opera House, 1 and 7:30 p.m. Thurs., 7:30 p.m. Fri., 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sat., 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sun. and 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Wed. (through Feb. 26). $25 and up. 1526 Broadway, Detroit. (313) 237-7464.
The Amazing Johnathan at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, 7:30 p.m. Thurs., 7:15 p.m. Fri., and 7 and 9:30 p.m. Sat. $30-$35. 310 S. Troy, Royal Oak. (248) 542-9900.
“Men are From Mars — Women are from Venus Live” at City Theatre, 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri. and 4 and 8 p.m. Sat. $54. 2301 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 471-6611.
“The Holler Sessions” at Detroit Public Theatre at Allesee Hall at the Max, 8 p.m. Thurs., 6 p.m. Fri., 8 p.m. Sat. and 2 p.m. Sun. (through Feb. 26). $30, $30 seniors, $20 under 35. 3711 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 576-5111.
Dan Grueter at Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase, 8 p.m. Thurs. and 8 and 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. $10-$13 in advance, $12-$15 at the door. 212 S. Fourth, Ann Arbor. (734) 996-9080.
“Firepower” 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 March 12). $17 in advance, $20 at the door. 13103 Woodrow Wilson, Detroit. (313) 868-1347.
“Harriet Jacobs” at Bonstelle Theatre, 7 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun. and 10 a.m. Tues.-Wed. (also Feb. 10-12). $15-$20, $10 students with ID. 4743 Cass, Detroit. (313) 577-2972.
“August: Osage County” at St. Dunstan’s Theatre, 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. $20, $18 seniors and teens. 400 Lone Pine, Bloomfield Hills. (844) 386-7826.
Eric Kirkland and Tonya Murray at Holly Hotel Comedy Club, 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. $12-$15. 110 Battle Alley, Holly. (248) 634-5208.
WEDNESDAY
“Altar Boyz” at Meadow Brook Theatre, 8 p.m. Wed. (through March 5). $27 and up. 2200 N. Squirrel, Rochester. (248) 377-3300.
visual art/film
THURSDAY
“Coffee and Cigarettes” at Detroit Film Theatre, 7 p.m. Thurs. $11. 5200 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 833-7900.
SATURDAY
“Dark Matter — A Conversation Between Two of America’s Greatest Artists: Allie McGhee and Bill Harris” at Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, 2-4 p.m. Sat. 315 E. Warren, Detroit. (313) 494-5800.
“Black Identity: Redefining the Black Body” exhibit’s hip-hop and poetry night at Carr Center, 6-9 p.m. Sat. 311 E. Grand River, Detroit. (313) 965-8430.
“Daughter of the Black House,” experimental music, poetry and art with Danielle Amí Étienne, Mary Cotter, Joe O’Connor and Emily Wood at Painted Lady Lounge, 8 p.m. Sat. 2930 Jacob, Hamtramck. (313) 874-2991.
etc.
THIS WEEKEND
Ice Carving Show with carnival, face painting and more in Downtown Mount Clemens, warming center is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. Free. 70 Macomb Place, Mount Clemens. downtownmountclemens.com.
SATURDAY
Psychic and Astrology Fair at Troy Masonic Center, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. $5 admission, $25-$35 readings. 1032 Hartland, Troy. (248) 528-2610.
MMA Fight Night with Impact Fight League at Joe Louis Arena, 7 p.m. Sat. $15-$300. 19 Steve Yzerman Drive, Detroit. (313) 471-6611.
WEDNESDAY
Detroit Camper & RV Show at Suburban Collection Showplace, 2-9 p.m. Wed.-Feb. 10, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Feb. 11 and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Feb. 12. $10 ages 13 and older, $9 seniors, $5 parking. 46100 Grand River, Novi. (517) 349-8881.
“Cured” author and former Cure member Lol Tolhurst book signing and discussion at Lo & Behold, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Wed. 10022 Jos Campau, Hamtramck. facebook.com/onlyinhamtramck
RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS
Joe Louis Arena
American rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers tour in support of their 11th studio album “The Getaway.” The funk rock group includes Bloomfield Hills-raised drummer Chad Smith and Grand Rapids native Anthony Kiedis. 7:30 p.m. Thurs. $52-$102. 19 Steve Yzerman Drive, Detroit. (313) 471-6611.
THE LION KING
Detroit Opera House
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FERNDALE BLUES FESTIVAL
Downtown Ferndale
A fundraiser for Youth Assistance, this multi-venue event includes performances like the Split Level band at Como’s (22812 Woodward) at 9:30 p.m. Fri. and Ryan Dillaha & the Miracle Men at Zeke’s Rock & Roll BBQ (240 W. Nine Mile) at 10:30 p.m. Fri. On Saturday night, check out the Sun Messengers at Dino’s Lounge (22740 Woodward) at 9:30 p.m. and Nikki Holland & the Dirty Elizabeths at 9 p.m. at the Ferndale Elks (22856 Woodward). Nightly through Saturday. Cover charges vary. Visit ferndalebluesfestival.org for full Blues Festival schedule.