Detroit is buzzing this week, so if you’re wondering what to do, you’re in the right place.
Later today, listeners who love live music and holiday vibes should head to the historic Redford Theatre for Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings. According to Listeso Music Group, the Kalkaska String Quartet will perform classics like Silent Night, Carol of the Bells, and Joy to the World under the glow of hundreds of candles, with the concert running about an hour and doors opening early so you can soak in the atmosphere.
If you’re feeling adventurous, Eventbrite lists Detroit’s Secret Society: Mystery Hunt starting from 315 East Warren Avenue. It’s an outdoor puzzle and escape-game style adventure where you use your phone to follow clues through Midtown, uncover hidden landmarks, and solve a fictional mystery woven into the city’s streets. It’s a fun way to see Detroit from a totally different angle.
Holiday music fans have a stacked lineup the rest of the week. Visit Detroit reports that Orchestra Hall is hosting Holiday Brass, a bright, festive concert packed with bold arrangements of carols, plus Lisa McCall’s Holiday Detroit, a high-energy musical celebration of the city featuring dance, original music, and big Motor City pride. At the Music Hall, A Magical Motown Christmas brings classic Motown hits with a holiday twist, a perfect pick if you want to sing along to familiar tunes in a glittering downtown theater.
Nightlife listeners can slide into the Reggaeton Rave at Bleu Detroit on Woodward Avenue. Event organizers with We Are Culture Creators describe Fridays at Bleu as four hours of heavy bass, perreo, and Latin house with DJ Yak & Friends, running from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. It’s loud, sweaty, and perfect if you want to dance straight through to the early morning.
This weekend, make time for Winter at the Station at Michigan Central. Visit Detroit notes that the historic train station is lit up with large-scale light installations, interactive displays, and family-friendly programming, turning the iconic building into a winter playground that’s as photogenic as it is nostalgic.
For something more low-key, Eastern Market’s Holiday Market on Sunday offers Michigan-made gifts, from locally designed clothing to handmade jewelry, art, and bath products, along with Christmas tree vendors just outside. According to Eastern Market, the event is free, open to all ages, and runs from late morning into the afternoon, making it an easy way to support Detroit makers and cross a few names off your gift list.
Wherever you land, Detroit this week is all about lights, music, and that unmistakable Motor City energy.
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