With the weekend rolling in, Detroit and the wider Michigan area are buzzing with a plethora of events catering to every taste, whether you're a theatre enthusiast, a classical music aficionado, or just in need of a good laugh. According to The Detroit News, the powerful production of 'The Mountaintop' continues through Saturday at Detroit Public Theatre, delivering a profound look into Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s last night, whereas the timeless spectacle of 'The Phantom of the Opera' haunts the Detroit Opera House through February 15th with its melody-rich performances.
For those seeking a burst of laughter in the chill of Michigan's winter, Marina Franklin is sure to bring down the house at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle, with shows available Friday and Saturday; but if the icy outdoors beckons, why not enjoy the free storytelling at the Detroit Institute of Arts or gab about scents at the Dearborn Inn's fancy candle-making class, nearly-scandalously paired with sparkling wine, this event seems primed for the pre-Valentine's hurrah. DJ Rezz is spinning at Masonic Temple Saturday night, so get there early, tickets start at a little under 50 bucks, and this is an event electronic music fans are going to want to see.
Moving across to Michigan's more widespread offerings as reported by Michigan Public, wine connoisseurs can revel at the Wine & Beer Fest on the shores of Treetops Resort, and adrenaline junkies shouldn't miss the I-500 Snowmobile Race in Sault Ste. Marie, where you're promised high-speed chills. In Ann Arbor, Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Orchestra will indulge jazz lovers at Hill Auditorium, or for a cultural pivot, 'An Evening with Brian Jacobs' provides a no-cost yet enriching experience at Third Mind Books.
Grand Rapids is not shy on options either, with those of the fairy-tale persuasion likely to find their hearts warmed by 'The Snow Queen' at the DeVos Center; meanwhile, music enthusiasts might prefer the harmony-rich 'Candlelight: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles' at St. Cecilia Music Center, despite the challenge of resisting an endless sing-along to classics, you have to admit, it'll make for a night to remember. Not to be outdone, Kalamazoo boasts a week-long Craft Beverage Week leading to an explosive heap of events over the weekend, while Lansing touts a more physical edge with the Super Bowl 5K run, sure to activate those endorphins just in time for Sunday's football festivities.
