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WHAT TO DO TONIGHT

Cpopor2nity Through Jan. 31
CPOP Gallery, Detroit


Designing an Icon: Creativity and the American Automobile Through Jan. 16
Elaine L. Jacob Gallery, Detroit


Deadly Medicine: Creating the Master Race Through Mar. 1
Detroit Science Center, Detroit


In the Company of Artists: Photographs from the DIA Collection Through Feb. 15
Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit


Let Your Motto Be Resistance Through Mar. 1
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, Detroit


New Works: Flora Urbana Through Jan. 10
Sherry Washington Gallery, Detroit

Works by Gilda Snowden.


Red Hot Art Show Through Jan. 31
Lawrence Street Gallery, Ferndale


Sirens of Chrome Through Apr. 30
Detroit Public Library - Skillman Branch, Detroit


Utopian Visions Through Mar. 29
Arab American National Museum, Dearborn

Four female artists who live and work in different locations around the world explore the concept of a perfect world.


Women of a New Tribe Through Apr. 6
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, Detroit


The Year of the Weasel Through Feb. 15
Scarab Club, Detroit


A Yemeni Community: Photographs from the 1970s by Milton Rogovin Through Jul. 5
Arab American National Museum, Dearborn


Liz Larin Ongoing
Goodnite Gracie, Royal Oak


The 2008 Wildlife Photographer of the Year Through Apr. 26
Detroit Zoo, Royal Oak

The North American premiere of a collection of images from the world's largest and most prestigious wildlife photo competition.


Brew & View Oct. 29 - Jan. 15
Magic Bag, Ferndale

Zack & Miri Make a Porno.


Fancy Wednesdays Ongoing
The Bosco, Ferndale


Gerard Gibbs & ReORGAN'Y'Z Through Jan. 28
Baker's Keyboard Lounge, Detroit


Karaoke Through Jan. 28
Cadieux Cafe, Detroit


Mystery Train with Jim McCarty Jan. 7 - Jan. 11
Blue Goose Inn, St. Clair Shores


Open Jazz Ongoing
Club Bart, Ferndale

Hosted by Denise Johnston.


Open Mike Night Ongoing
Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle, Royal Oak

Enjoy an open microphone event at the venue where comedian Tim Allen got his start.


Open Stage Wednesday, Jan. 7
The Ark, Ann Arbor


Out of this World: Extraordinary Costumes from Film and Television Through Jan. 11
The Henry Ford, Dearborn


The Patriot Act Wednesday, Jan. 7
The Blind Pig, Ann Arbor

With the Deadringers and the Living Daylights.


The Pin-Ups Bowling League Sign-Up Party Wednesday, Jan. 7
Garden Bowl, Detroit

16 weeks of bowling, 4 person teams. End of season prizes and party.


Politics and Religion Through Jan. 10
Robert Kidd Gallery, Birmingham

Works by Robert Schefman.


Recent work by Robert Edwards, Kip Kowalski and Richard P. Mylenek Through Jan. 10
Cass Cafe, Detroit

3 artists' landscape-inspired work utilizing intense color, abstraction and autobiographical symbols. The exhibition includes paintings, drawings and wooden constructions.


Salsa Nights Ongoing
Sangria's Sky Club, Royal Oak

Features DJ Cisco.


This Week in Art Ongoing
Motor City Brewing Works, Detroit


Tommy Savitt Jan. 7 - Jan. 10
Joey's Comedy Club - Livonia, Livonia


Trio Organic Ongoing
Black Lotus Brewing Company, Clawson

Jazz, funk and soul.


10" X 10" Through Feb. 15
Washington Street Gallery, Ann Arbor

A portfolio by the 18 artists of the Art Alchemists, a digital arts collective.


100%RealArt Through Feb. 14
William Costick Activities Center, Farmington

Work by Fran Seikaly.


Absinthe Night Ongoing
Mephisto's, Hamtramck

Industrial music and bands plus the gorgeous Mephisto's go-go dancers.


Acoustic Open Mic Ongoing
Park Bar, Detroit


Acoustic Open Mic with Christopher White Ongoing
Sherwood Brewing Company, Shelby Twp.


Adrienne Kaplan: New Work Through Feb. 15
Washington Street Gallery, Ann Arbor


Aisha Shule Ballroom Class Ongoing
Redford Community Center, Redford

Ballroom dancing for seniors and all ages.


All Jazzed Up Ongoing
O'Hara's Pub, Eastpointe

With Shawn McDonald and Kurt Beguhn.


American City: Detroit Architecture 1845-2005 Through Jan. 17
Detroit Public Library - Main Branch, Detroit

A photographic display of Detroit and its architecture. The exhibit was created by William Zbaren, an architectural photographer, and Robert Sharoff, an architecture and real estate writer, after they visited the city in 2003.


Art Faculty Exhibition Through Feb. 12
University Gallery - Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti


Art Faculty Exhibition Wednesday, Jan. 7
University Gallery - Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti


The Basement Groove Show featuring House Band the Artists Workshop Ongoing
Club Exodus - Above Golden Fleece, Greektown, Detroit

A night of neo-soul, jazz, comedy, open-mic and jam with hostess and songstress Sky Covington. With special guest TBA. Details at www.myspace.com/skycovington. Call 313-781-9491 or e-mail covingtonsky@hotmail. com for more info.


The Beat Boys Ongoing
Trowbridge House of Coffee, Hamtramck


Blood Pressure and Diabetes Screenings Through Jun. 1
Northwest Activities Center, Detroit

Quality Home Health Care Services of Michigan is offering free weekly blood pressure and diabetes screenings. No appointments are necessary, and all are welcome.


Call for Entries: Anton Art Center's Michigan Annual XXXV Through Jan. 10
Anton Art Center, Mount Clemens

For entry details call or visit theartcenter.org.


Chai-Lighting 18 Years Through Jan. 25
Janice Charach Epstein Gallery, West Bloomfield

Juried exhibition of previously highlighted artists.


Cliff Erikson Ongoing
Andiamo Lakefront Bistro, St. Clair Shores


Comedy Jamm Jan. 7 - Jan. 28
Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase, Ann Arbor

Every Wednesday night it's cut-loose comedy with 12 of the current rising stars in the Detroit metro area and beyond.


Dave Bennett Jan. 7 - Jan. 10
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, Grosse Pointe Farms


Decide Tonight Jan. 6 - Jan. 7
Matrix Theatre Company, Detroit

Prepare a one minute monologue and read from the script. Call to reserve a time, walk-ins are welcome. Bring a resume and headshot.


Discovery Series with Judy Adams Ongoing
Jazz Cafe, Detroit

Enjoy new and emerging metro Detroit jazz talent with Judy Adams.


Double Take Ongoing
Stinger's Bar and Grill, Wixom


The Endangered Speak Through Jan. 9
River's Edge Gallery, Wyandotte

Paintings by realist and naturalist painter Nancy Byrum.


Fabulous 5: Detroit's Entertainment Venues Through Feb. 8
Detroit Historical Museum, Detroit


Facing the Dragon: Spirituality in an Uncertain Economy Wednesday, Jan. 7
Renaissance Unity, Warren


Farber Adult Art classes Ongoing
Jimmy Prentis Morris Building, Oak Park

Classes guided by Harriet Gelfond. Learn beginning skills using various media.


Fight! Fight! Fight! Wednesday, Jan. 7
The Modern Exchange, Southgate

With Red Star Redemption.


Flamenco Workshops Through Jun. 6
COMPAS - Center for Music & Performing Arts, Detroit

By Valeria Montes of La Chispa and Co.


Focus on the Mission Through Mar. 1
Village Theater at Cherry Hill, Canton

A Focus: Hope student photography exhibition.


Fresh Sauce Ongoing
Go Comedy! Improve Theater, Ferndale

Comedy open mic.


The Golden Hour Ongoing
Go Comedy! Improve Theater, Ferndale

Long-form improv.


Guitar and Keyboard Music Workshops Through Jun. 6
COMPAS- Center for Music & Performing Arts, Detroit

Eileen Orr, keyboardist, and Bandolero Duran, a guitarist from Chile, offer classes in Latin music.


Harlan Lovestone Solo Exhibit Through Jan. 31
Majestic Cafe, Detroit


Hero or Villain? Metro Detroit's Legacy of Leadership Ongoing
Detroit Historical Museum, Detroit


Hip Hop Wednesdays Ongoing
TNT's, Clinton Twp.

With Moe Nitty and Caddy C.


A History of Pipes Through Mar. 31
Exhibit Museum of Natural History, Ann Arbor

15 different types of smoking pipes exhibit the history of pipes and the materials used to make them.


Honey & Ray Through May. 9
Timber Wolf Tavern, Redford

Duet doing all your favorites by request.


House Party Ongoing
Prive Lounge, Detroit

With Charles Hicks.


Howie Bell's Wednesday Night Comedy Series Ongoing
Bert's Warehouse Theater, Detroit

Howie Bell brings in the best comedians from all over the country to perform. Food and drink specials all night.


I Kissed a Girl Ongoing
Stiletto's, Inkster

Lesbian night, brought to you by STAR STATUZ ENTERTAINMENT, every Wednesday night.


Jane Hammond: Paper Works Through Jan. 11
Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit


Jody Raffoul Ongoing
Andiamo Osteria, Royal Oak


Karaoke Night Ongoing
Club Divine, Ypsilanti

drafts until midnight and .50 call drinks all night. Free pool and cornhole tournaments.


Karaoke Party Ongoing
Silver Spur Music House, Clinton Twp.


Karaoke Wednesdays Through Feb. 1
Blue Leprechaun, Ann Arbor


Kathleen Munn and Lowrie Warrener: The Logic of Nature and the Romance of Space Through Feb. 15
Art Gallery of Windsor, Windsor


Kroon Ongoing
Andiamo Italian Bistro, Sterling Heights


L'Chaim to Art Through May. 31
Janice Charach Epstein Gallery, West Bloomfield


Laith Al-Saadi Ongoing
Goodnite Gracie, Ann Arbor


Made in Detroit Wednesdays Ongoing
The Hayloft, Mount Clemens


Malibu Karaoke Night Ongoing
Gator Jake's, Sterling Heights


Master Pieces: Chess Sets Through May. 17
Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit

More than two dozen sets from the world-renowned collection of Dr. George and Vivian Dean. Ranging from the 16th to the 20th centuries, these chess sets represent examples from Asia, the Middle East, Europe and the United States.


The Mind's Eye/Different Views Through Mar. 2
Sweetwater's Cafe, Ann Arbor

Work by Ann Arbor Womens Artists members Judy Enright, Barbara Goodsitt and Nicki Griffith.


Monet to Dali: Modern Masters from the Cleveland Museum of Art Through Jan. 18
Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit


Motley Through Jan. 29
Elements Art Gallery, Detroit

Established and emerging artists including Robert Sestok, Julian Wilson, Brandon Strong, Lynn Spanke and Izabela Steciuk.


Music Express Karaoke Ongoing
Dooley's Tavern, Sterling Heights


Open Decks Ongoing
Northern Lights Lounge, Detroit

Come out and DJ a set.


Open Mic Hosted by Cooley Pope & Friends Ongoing
Fern Hill Grille, Clinton Twp.


Open Mic Night Ongoing
AJ's Cafe, Ferndale


Open Mic. Through Sep. 17
Fern Hill Grille, Clinton Twp.


Paintings Through Feb. 7
Susanne Hilberry Gallery, Ferndale

By Paul Bloodgood, Matt Connors, Elena Pankova, Zak Prekop, Ryan McLaughlin and Michael Wetzel.


Pantomimes Workshop Through Jun. 6
COMPAS- Center for Music & Performing Arts, Detroit


Paul Ventimiglia Ongoing
Andiamo Riverfront, Detroit


Photography by Phyllis Ponvert & Jack Kenny Through Jan. 31
Kerrytown Concert House, Ann Arbor


Plus Size Debutante Ball Through Jan. 31
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, Detroit

Plus sized girls ages 9-17 needed to participate in A Rose is still a Rose Plus Size Debutante Ball. Call for registration and details.


Poetry from Eternity Series Ongoing
Centaur Bar, Detroit

Hosted by Sandra Hinton.


Practical Pathways to Power, Passion and Prosperity Through Mar. 11
Renaissance Unity, Warren


Proving Grounds Ongoing
Go Comedy! Improve Theater, Ferndale

3 different local comedy groups each week.


Psychic Night Through Feb. 4
Timberwolf Tavern, Redford

Ask Delores questions about life and love.


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