Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle: With a style that has been described as a “politically incorrect discussion amongst friends at a bar,” Derek Richards has performed at U.S. base camps in Iraq and Afghanistan, and has released three live comedy albums, Sensitivity Training, Who’s Your Daddy?, and 60 mph School Zone. March 29-31. $10+. 310 S. Troy St., Royal Oak; 248-542-9900;
Detroit Gets Married!: This mock wedding reception will help brides and grooms-to-be prepare for the real day. A portion of the proceeds will go to Friends of Detroit Rowing. March 31. $40. Belle Isle Boat House, East Picnic Way, Detroit;
Fox Theatre:Featuring classic songs like “My Favorite Things” and “Edelweiss,” a new production of The Sound of Music is coming to Detroit this month. The Tony Award-winning musical is based on the life of the Von Trapp Family singers. March 30 and 31. $30+. 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-471-3200;
Meadow Brook Theatre: Set during hunting season in upstate New York, The Snow Geese tells a story about the newly widowed Elizabeth Guessing and her oldest son, who will soon be deployed overseas to fight in WWI. March 21 through April 15. $28+. 378 Meadow Brook Rd., Rochester; 248-377-3300;
Easter Eggstravaganza: Beacon Park will hostits annual Easter event, featuring plenty of activities for kids and teens. The afternoon event will feature face painting, egg decorating, selfies with the Easter bunny, games, and more. March 31. Free.Beacon Park, 1901 Grand River Ave., Detroit; 313-566-8250;
Bunnyville: Thistwo-day bunny-centric event will featurea golden Easter egg hunt throughout the zoo, educational programming, whisker painting, and more. In partnershipwith Gleaners Community Food Bank, the Detroit Zoo encourages visitors to donatefood items fordiscounted admission.March 30-31. $9+.Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Rd., Royal Oak; 248-541-5717;
Of Montreal: Indie-rock bandof Montreal is embarkingon a tour shortly after the release of their latest album, White is Relic/Irrealis Mood.The six-piece will bring its psychedelic pop sounds to The CrofootBallroom.March 31. $15+.The Crofoot Ballroom, 1 S. Saginaw St., Pontiac; 248-858-9333;
Midnight Madness: Sixteen Candles: Revisit the cult-classic movie,Sixteen Candles.Starring Molly Ringwald, Michael Schoeffling, and Anthony Michael Hall, the 1984 coming-of-age comedy depictingthe struggles of a high school girl who is turning sixteen help defined a generation.March 30-31. $7.Landmark’s Main Art Theatre, 118 N. Main St., Royal Oak; 248-542-5198;
Insane Clown Posse and Attila: Known for their crazy stage antics and “insane” performances, Detroit’ship hop duo, Insane Clown Posse, will take to the stage with metal band Attila. April 1. $25+.The Fillmore, 2115 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-961-5451;
#WeLoveConsent: Thisconcert for a cause will gatherEDM artists in support of DanceSafe’s #WeLoveConsent program. The one-night event will feature Ana Sia, Space Jesus, Digital Ethos, and more.March 31. $25+.Magic Stick, 4120 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-833-9700;
|
|
|
