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The Parade Company's 44th annual Turkey Trot kicks off at 7:30 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026, at Griswold and Fort downtown, with the 10K and 5K running up Woodward on the parade route, and thousands of runners doing it in costume. Register on RunSignUp; the Mashed Potato Mile is $35 through November 24.
Downtown Detroit (start: Griswold St. and Fort St.; finish: Atwater St. behind Huntington Place)

Matt Besser, a co-founder of modern improv, brings improv4humans to Planet Ant Theatre in Hamtramck on Friday, November 27, 2026, at 8 p.m. He’s joined by Tim Meadows and Danielle Schneider for a night of top-notch improv comedy.
Planet Ant Theatre

Downtown Birmingham hosts Small Business Saturday on Saturday, November 28, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in downtown Birmingham. Holiday vibes with free horse‑drawn carriage rides in Shain Park (11 a.m.–3 p.m.), free hot chocolate from Hazel’s, free garage parking, and Santa Walk with registration.
Downtown Birmingham

Downtown Birmingham hosts free horse-drawn carriage rides on Saturday, November 28, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Shain Park in Birmingham. It’s a short loop around the park and the beautifully lit downtown streets.
Shain Park

Second City Mainstage alum Nate Varrone brings stand-up to Planet Ant Theatre, 2357 Caniff Street in Hamtramck, on Saturday, November 28, 2026, at 8 p.m., on the Midwest leg of his Interesting Perspectives Tour. He's written for the Emmy-nominated Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out The News and turned up in The Bear.
Planet Ant Theatre

Downtown Birmingham hosts free horse-drawn carriage rides on Sunday, November 29, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., starting and ending in Shain Park in Birmingham. It’s a short loop through the beautifully lit downtown streets.
Shain Park

The Sabrina cast reunites live for a 30-year anniversary event on Thursday, December 3, at 6 p.m. at Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak. Rare chance to see them on stage together. Tickets available.
Royal Oak Music Theatre

Downtown Birmingham’s annual Winter Markt runs Friday–Sunday, December 4–6, in Downtown Birmingham, Birmingham. Expect local artists and vendors, European cuisine, holiday lights, ice sculptures, live entertainment, plus free horse‑drawn carriage rides.
Downtown Birmingham

Downtown Birmingham hosts the Birmingham Winter Markt December 4–6 in Downtown Birmingham. Opening night Friday at 6 p.m. brings the Holiday Tree Lighting with Santa and caroling, plus European bites, ice sculptures, thousands of lights, and live entertainment all weekend.
Downtown Birmingham

John Lodge brings a Moody Blues tribute concert on Sunday, December 6, at 6:30 p.m. at Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak. Go for a night centered on The Moody Blues’ music. Tickets available.
Royal Oak Music Theatre

Story of the Year and Silverstein play a joint concert on Wednesday, December 9, at 6 p.m. at Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak. Two bands share the bill; tickets are available.
Royal Oak Music Theatre

Charlie Berens plays Friday, December 11, at 6 p.m. at Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak. Big room, big vibe—presented by Outback.
Royal Oak Music Theatre

Stagecrafters rolls out its Blue Room Holiday Cabaret at the Baldwin Theatre in Royal Oak (415 South Lafayette Avenue) on Friday, December 11, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. Looking for a holiday outing at the theater near Detroit? This one's a good pick.
Stagecrafters at the Baldwin Theatre

Downtown Birmingham hosts free horse-drawn carriage rides on Sunday, December 13, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Shain Park in Birmingham. It’s a short loop around the park and the beautifully lit downtown streets.
Shain Park

Shakey Graves plays a concert on Tuesday, December 15, at 7 p.m. at Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak. If you want to see him live, grab tickets on the venue’s site.
Royal Oak Music Theatre

Drag Race All Stars winner Jimbo the Drag Clown brings a touring comedy show to the Royal Oak Music Theatre on Tuesday, December 15, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on the ticket page.
Royal Oak Music Theatre

Dear Evan Hansen in Royal Oak: Stagecrafters puts it on stage at the Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette Ave., on Friday, January 15, 2027, at 7:30 p.m.. If you're hunting for a night of theater in Royal Oak, put this one on the list.
Stagecrafters at the Baldwin Theatre

The Birmingham Village Players stage the 25th Annual Putnam Co. Spelling Bee at 34660 Woodward Avenue in Birmingham on Friday, January 15, 2027, at 7:30 p.m.. As the title promises, you're pulling up a seat at a county spelling bee, and with ten performances, there's plenty of time to catch it.
Birmingham Village Players
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