Detroit and Metro Area Buzzing with Events This Mid-November Weekend!
DETROIT — 11/13/2025
Detroit and Metro Area Buzzing with Events This Mid-November Weekend!
The weekend of November 15th and 16th, 2025, promises to be one of the most dynamic yet as Detroit transitions into the holiday season. From major sports face-offs downtown to rock concerts and family craft shows across the Metro area, there is truly something for every member of the community.
Downtown Detroit: Sports, Arts, and Comedy Take Center Stage
Detroit proper is the hub for large-scale events this weekend. On the ice, the Detroit Red Wings face the Buffalo Sabres Saturday at 7:00 PM at Little Caesars Arena. If you prefer the arts, the beloved holiday classic A Christmas Story, The Musical has multiple showings Saturday (2:00 PM and 7:30 PM) and Sunday (1:00 PM) at the Fox Theatre.
Dance enthusiasts won't want to miss the Dance Theatre of Harlem performance at the Detroit Opera House, with an evening show Saturday at 7:30 PM and a Sunday matinee at 2:30 PM. For those seeking humor, the city hosts two major comedy nights: DeRay Davis at the Sound Board on Saturday at 8:00 PM, and Trailer Trash Tammy - The Loose Lips Tour on Sunday at 7:30 PM at the same venue.
Music lovers can catch rock band The Academy Is... celebrating an anniversary tour at The Fillmore, or experience the Detroit Symphony Orchestra perform Mozart and Beethoven at Orchestra Hall in both matinee and evening performances.
Community Gatherings, Markets, and Regional Highlights
Outside of Detroit, local communities are hosting vibrant events focused on family and small business. In Livonia, Greenmead Historical Park is packed on Saturday with Stuff-A-Pet Party - The Scarecrow's Hat and the Barnyard Buddies program for children. Adults can stop by the New Livonia Senior Wellness Center Community Open House or participate in the 2025 Joint Founders Day Brunch at Laurel Manor.
The entrepreneurial spirit thrives with THE ULTIMATE DETROIT SMALL BUSINESS FEST in Ferndale on Saturday, and the start of the Jingle & Mingle Underground Market in Ferndale, running all weekend. Shoppers can also attend the Holiday Sip & Shop Craft Show in Livonia on Sunday.
For those venturing further, the Motor City Comic Con continues its run through Sunday in Novi, and the Ann Arbor Polish Film Festival offers unique cinematic experiences all weekend. On the sports front, the Chicago Steel plays at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth on Saturday, and college basketball and volleyball matches are scheduled in Rochester and Ann Arbor.
With so much happening, this weekend is the perfect time to support local businesses, enjoy world-class entertainment, and connect with the community!
Weekend Event Summary: November 15 – 16, 2025
Local Detroit Area Events
| When | What | Where | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 10:00 AM | CreatorCon 2025 | Huntington Place | Festival/Conference |
| Sat, 11:00 AM | Ballet Masterclass with Dance Theatre of Harlem | Detroit Opera House | Workshop/Arts |
| Sat, All Day | Art for the Holidays 2025 Opening | Detroit Artists Market | Art Sale/Gallery |
| Sat, All Day | Holiday Market / Seasonal Vendors | Cadillac Square / Downtown Detroit | Seasonal Shopping |
| Sat, 2:00 PM | A Christmas Story, The Musical | Fox Theatre | Theater/Musical (Matinee) |
| Sat, 4:00 PM | Michigan Wolverines vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish | Wayne State Fieldhouse | Sporting Event (W. NCAA Basketball) |
| Sat, 4:00 PM | Shamrock Classic | Wayne State Fieldhouse | Sporting Event |
| Sat, 7:00 PM | The Academy Is... - Almost Here. 20th Anniversary Tour | The Fillmore Detroit | Concert (Rock) |
| Sat, 7:00 PM | Mac Saturn | Saint Andrew's Hall | Concert |
| Sat, 7:00 PM | Buffalo Sabres vs. Detroit Red Wings | Little Caesars Arena | Sporting Event (NHL Hockey) |
| Sat, 7:00 PM | Shuler King | Detroit House of Comedy | Comedy (Also 9:30 PM Show) |
| Sat, 7:00 PM | French Police | El Club | Concert |
| Sat, 7:30 PM | A Christmas Story, The Musical | Fox Theatre | Theater/Musical (Evening) |
| Sat, 7:30 PM | Anne Wilson - THE STARS TOUR | Fisher Theatre | Concert |
| Sat, 7:30 PM | Dance Theatre of Harlem | Detroit Opera House | Performance (Dance) |
| Sat, 8:00 PM | DeRay Davis | Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel | Comedy |
| Sat, 8:00 PM | Psychedelic Porn Crumpets | Majestic Theatre | Concert |
| Sat, 10:00 PM | Saturdays at Love and Tequila on November 15 | Love and Tequila (20 West Adams Avenue) | Nightlife/Music |
| Sun, 1:00 PM | A Christmas Story, The Musical | Fox Theatre | Theater/Musical (Matinee) |
| Sun, 2:30 PM | Dance Theatre of Harlem | Detroit Opera House | Performance (Dance - Matinee) |
| Sun, 7:30 PM | Trailer Trash Tammy - The Loose Lips Tour | Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel | Comedy |
Metro Detroit Events (Livonia, Novi, Ferndale, Pontiac, Ann Arbor, etc.)
| When | What | Where | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, All Day | Motor City Comic Con (Continues) | Suburban Collection Showplace, Novi, MI | Festival/Convention |
| Sat, All Day | Ann Arbor Polish Film Festival (Continues) | Michigan Theatre, Ann Arbor, MI | Film Festival |
| Sat/Sun | Holiday Meals and New Prepared Dishes Taste Testing Special | Busch's Fresh Food Market (Livonia) | Special |
| Sat/Sun | Jingle & Mingle Underground Market | The Dot parking garage, Ferndale, MI | Holiday Market |
| Sat, 10:00 AM | Stuff-A-Pet Party - The Scarecrow's Hat | Greenmead Historical Park, Livonia | Family/Kids Program |
| Sat, 10:00 AM | Livonia Senior Wellness Center Community Open House | New Livonia Senior Wellness Center | Community Open House |
| Sat, 11:00 AM | 2025 Joint Founders Day Brunch | Laurel Manor, Livonia | Ticketed Brunch |
| Sat, 12:00 PM | THE ULTIMATE DETROIT SMALL BUSINESS FEST | Orchid Theatre, Ferndale, MI | Festival/Market |
| Sat, 1:00 PM | Barnyard Buddies | Greenmead Historical Park, Livonia | Family/Kids Program |
| Sat, 3:00 PM | Defiance College Yellow Jackets at Oakland Golden Grizzlies | OU Credit Union O'rena, Rochester, MI | Sporting Event (M. NCAA Basketball) |
| Sat, 6:00 PM | Fit for a King w/ Make Them Suffer | Royal Oak Music Theatre, Royal Oak, MI | Concert (Metal/Rock) |
| Sat, 7:00 PM | Ulcerate | The Sanctuary - Detroit, Hamtramck, MI | Concert |
| Sat, 7:00 PM | MEGA 80s - The Ultimate Retro Party | Magic Bag (Ferndale/Royal Oak area) | Concert/Nightlife |
| Sat, 7:00 PM | Tennessee Whiskey - Tribute to Chris Stapleton | District 142, Wyandotte, MI | Concert/Tribute |
| Sat, 7:00 PM | Chicago Steel at USA Hockey NTDP U-18 | USA Hockey Arena, Plymouth, MI | Sporting Event (Hockey) |
| Sat, 7:30 PM | Michelle Cann, Piano | Seligman Performing Arts Center, Beverly Hills, MI | Concert/Performance |
| Sat, 7:30 PM | Wishbone Ash | The Token Lounge, Westland, MI | Concert |
| Sat, Evening/Night | Strictly R&B Detroit — “All R&B All Night” | (Specific Metro Detroit venue) | Music/Nightlife (Ages 21+) |
| Sat, Time TBA | Faith 101: Saturday Brunch & Bible Study | 8900 Middlebelt Rd, Livonia, MI | Religious/Community |
| Sat, Time TBA | Motor City Youth Theatre – “Sherlock and the Irregulars: The Great Blackmail Case” | Motor City Theatre | Youth Theater |
| Sat, Time TBA | Franklin Players Present: Descendants The Musical | Franklin High School, Livonia | Arts Event |
| Sun, 10:00 AM | Holiday Sip & Shop Craft Show | Monaghan’s Banquet Center, Livonia | Craft Fair |
| Sun, 7:00 PM | Public Works | Pike Room @ The Crofoot, Pontiac, MI | Concert |
| Sun, 7:00 PM | Louise Harrison Presents Liverpool Legends - Beatles Experience! | Flagstar Strand Theatre, Pontiac, MI | Concert/Tribute |
| Sun, Time TBA | Michigan State Spartans at Michigan Wolverines | Crisler Center, Ann Arbor, MI | Sporting Event (W. NCAA Volleyball) |