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legislators on GO! ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE The Newshis | Thursday, agenda December 6, 2018 | 2D AROUND TOWN Snyder signals he will veto lame-duck moves unless his priorities are passed OUR PICKS BY NOLAN FINLEY The Detroit News COMMENTARY RONNIE SPECTOR & THE Gov. Rick Snyder has his RONETTES own agenda for the lame-duck into lame duck session was session of the Legislature, and getting final approval for the at El Club is willing to leverage his veto Straits of Mackinac utility Girl group legends Ronnie Spector & the pen and power of the purse to corridor, which would carry the Ronettes perform a a holiday show. Spec- put it in place. Enbridge Line 5 petroleum tor’s version of “Frosty the Snowman” and The Republican governor pipeline, power lines and com- “Sleigh Ride” have become seasonal classics. has enjoyed an uneven rela- munications cables through a 8 p.m. Sat. $55-$60. 8 p.m. Sat. 4114 W. tionship with the GOP-con- tunnel deep below the lake bed. Vernor, Detroit. (313) 436-1793. trolled Legislature during his It looks like the governor has eight-year tenure. already scored a win: the Sen- But with just days left for ate passed the bill Thursday MICHELLE OBAMA the governor to cement his and the House is likely approve legacy, he’s signaling he’ll take it next week. at Arena atougher stance to get what he But Snyder’s other agenda Former First Lady Michelle Obama comes to wants. A top administration items are meeting resistance town in support of her new memoir “Becom- official told me the governor from Republicans. They in- ing.” She’ll talk about the experiences she Carolyn Kaster / AP will hold the Legislature’s fa- clude: Formerwrote President about George in the W.book, Bush including walks to her his Chica-seat after greeting President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, ex-President Barack vorite bills hostage unless it Passage of the Renew Obama,go Michelle upbringing Obama, and ex-President her years living Bill inClinton, the ex-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, ex-President Jimmy Carter, and Rosalynn Carter. passes his priorities. White House. 8 p.m. Tues. $29.50 and up. Top among them heading Please see Finley, Page 8A 2645 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 471-7000. Jesse Grant / Getty Images Unions say 2-year certification votes would be ‘a nightmare.’ 6A Ronnie Spector brings a holiday show to El Club. Nation bids Bush goodbye Gov wants to shift money from School313Presents Aid Fund to roads. 7A

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Woodward, Detroit. (313) 576-5111. School Auditorium, classical/holiday, 3 ONGOING p.m. Sun. Free. 29995 12 Mile, Farmington Holiday Headquarters Mar- Ross Bennett at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, 7:30 p.m. Thurs., 7:15 and 9:45 p.m. “The Snowman” film with score Hills. fcbmusic.org ketplace with shopping, Fri. and 7 and 9:30 p.m. Sat. $10-$18. 310 S. Troy, Royal Oak. (248) 542-9900. performed by Detroit Symphony Orchestra at at the local retailers and Santa “Cry it Out” at Detroit Public Theatre at Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music MONDAY Claus at GM , 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. and 2 p.m. Sun. $25-$40. 3711 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 576- Max, classical, 11 a.m. Sat. $20-$45. 3711 Harry Hudson at Shelter, folk/rock, 7 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 576-5111. Center, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through 5111. p.m. Mon. $8. 431 E. Congress, Detroit. Fri. and also Dec. 10-14. 400 The Grosse Ile Boar’s Head Festival: A Medieval Renaissance Christmas Cele- Alvin Waddles and Friends at Con- (313) 961-8961. Renaissance Center, Detroit. bration at Sacred Heart Church, 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2:30 and 8 p.m. Sat. and 4 p.m. gregational Church of Birmingham, Storm Large at the Cube at the Max, gmrencen.com. Sun. $10 and up. 21599 Parke Lane, Grosse Ile. (800) 838-3006 or boarsheadgi.com. jazz/holiday, 2:30 p.m. Sat. $35. 1000 jazz/rock/holiday, 7 p.m. Mon. $30, $60 Cranbrook, Bloomfield Hills. cranbrookmu- Holiday Nights at Greenfield Frankie Scinta’s Holiday Show at Andiamo Celebrity Showroom, 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri. VIP. 3711 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 576-5111. sicguild.org Village, 6:30-10 p.m. Fri.-Sun. $99 Thurs. show (includes dinner); $25 and up Friday. 7069 E. 14 Mile, Warren. (586) 268- Regina Cater with Straight Ahead’s (also Dec. 13-16, 18-23 and 26- 3200. Ron English at Trinosophes, jazz, 8 25th anniversary, plus Papo Váz- 27). $28, $25.25 seniors, $21 p.m. Sat. $12-$20. 1464 Gratiot, Detroit. Sean Kent at Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase, 8 p.m. Thurs. and 8 and 10:30 p.m. quez and Jazz Parrandas at Hilberry ages 5-11. 20900 Oakwood, (313) 737-6606. Fri.-Sat. $9-$15. 212 S. Fourth, Ann Arbor. (734) 996-9080. Theatre, jazz, 7:30 p.m. Mon. Free; RSVP Dearborn. (313) 982-6001 or The Muggs, the Beggars and Dude at “Grandma Got Run Over by the QLine” at Go Comedy! Improv Theatre, 8 p.m. at djf-holiday-concert.eventbrite.com. thehenryford.org. Outer Limits Lounge, rock, 8 p.m. Sat. Fri.-Sat. (through Dec. 22). $20. 261 E. Nine Mile, Ferndale. (248) 327-0575. 4743 Cass, Detroit. detroitjazzfest.org. Holiday Belles house tour at $5. 5507 Caniff, Detroit. (313) 368-8192. WEDNESDAY Edsel & Eleanor Ford House, THURSDAY The Trash Brats, the Ricky Rat Pack 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. and 4 p.m. Alexander Zonjic at Southfield Public “Hip-Hop Nutcracker” at Masonic Temple, 8 p.m. Thurs. $35-$65. 500 Temple, De- and more at Small’s Bar, rock/punk, 8 Sun. (through Jan. 6). $12, $11 Library, jazz, 6:30 p.m. Wed. $10. 26300 troit. (313) 638-2724. p.m. Sat. $10 minimum donation for Deb- seniors, $8 ages 6-12. 1100 Lake Evergreen, Southfield. (248) 796-4224. Shore, Grosse Pointe Shores. (313) 884-4222 or holidaybelles- .fordhouse.org. Wayne County Lightfest at VISUAL ARTS/FILM CLUBS/DJS Merriman Hollow Park, 7-10 p.m. Mon.-Fri. and 6-10 p.m. FRIDAY FRIDAY Sat.-Sun. through Dec. 31. (Santa “The Santa Clause” at , 8 p.m. Fri. $5. 17360 Lasher, Detroit. (313) Thirst Wave and Industrial is Not Dead at Small’s Bar, 9 p.m. Fri. $5; no cover Shelter with photos and refresh- 537-2560. before 10 p.m. for 21+. 10339 Conant, Hamtramck. smallsbardetroit.com. ments is open through Dec. 23.) $5 per vehicle. 7651 Merriman, Late Night Radio with Daily Bread and more at Magic Stick, 9:30 p.m. Fri. $10 SATURDAY Westland. (734) 261-1990. and up. 4120 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 833-9700. “Home Alone” at Redford Theatre, 2 p.m. Sat. $5. 17360 Lasher, Detroit. (313) 537- Wild Lights at , 2560. SATURDAY after dark Sat.-Sun. (and other “Everything Came Clean in the End,” new paintings concerning the music of Matroda at Grasshopper Underground, 9 p.m. Sat. $10. 22757 Woodward, Fern- dates through Dec. 31). $11-$17 in John Fahey by Mike Ross at 333 Midland, 5-10 p.m. Sat. opening reception, runs dale. (248) 298-0330. advance, $17 at the gate. 8450 through Dec. 17. 333 Midland, Highland Park. (248) 808-2562. Minnesota with Charles the First and Pigeon Hole at Magic Stick, 9:30 p.m. W. 10 Mile, Royal Oak. detroit- “A Christmas Story” at Redford Theatre, 8 p.m. Sat. $5. 17360 Lasher, Detroit. (313) Sat. $15 and up. 4120 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 833-9700. zoo.org. 537-2560. Compiled by Melody Baetens

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ENTERTAINMENT and her years living in the GUIDE The Detroit News | Thursday, December 6, 2018 | 2D White House. 8 p.m. Tues. $29.50 and up. 2645 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 471-7000. his agenda Jesse Grant / Getty Images AROUND TOWN Snyder signals he will veto lame-duck Ronnie Spector brings a holiday show to El Club. moves unless his priorities are passed 313Presents BY NOLAN FINLEY OUR PICKS The Detroit News COMMENTARY RONNIE SPECTOR & THE Gov. Rick Snyder has his own agenda for the lame-duck into lame duck session was RONETTES session of the Legislature, and getting final approval for the BIG SHOWS LIVEat El Club MUSIC is willingETC. to leverage his veto Straits of Mackinac utility Girl group legends Ronnie Spector & the pen and power of the purse to corridor, which would carry the Ronettes perform a a holiday show. Spec- put it in place. Enbridge Line 5 petroleum THURSDAY THIStor’s version WEEK of “Frosty the Snowman” and TheTHIS Republican WEEKEND governor pipeline, power lines and com- “Sleigh Ride” have become seasonal classics. has enjoyed an uneven rela- munications cables through a Tony Orlando and Dawn: A Christmas Thornetta Davis at Dirty Dog Jazz tionshipRoyal with Oakthe GOP-con- Holiday Glow with 8 p.m. Sat. $55-$60. 8 p.m. Sat. 4114 W. tunnel deep below the lake bed. trolled Legislature during his It looks like the governor has Reunion at Caesars Windsor, pop/ Cafe,Vernor, blues, Detroit. 6 (313) p.m. 436-1793. Thurs. and 6 and 9 shopping, hot-air balloons, eight-year tenure. already scored a win: the Sen- holiday, 3 and 8 p.m. Thurs. $15 Canadian p.m. Fri.-Sat. $10-$15. 97 Kercheval, ButSanta with just Claus, days left icefor carvingsate passed the bill Thursday and up. 377 Riverside Drive East, Windsor. Grosse Pointe. (313) 882-5299. the andgovernor more to cement in hisDowntownand the House is likely approve MICHELLE OBAMA legacy, he’s signaling he’ll take it next week. (800) 991-7777. Detroitat Little Symphony Caesars Arena Orchestra per- atougherRoyal stance Oak, to get Fri.-Sat. what he Free.But Snyder’s other agenda John Legend at Fox Theatre, R&B/ formsFormer Beethoven’s First Lady Michelle Obama Fifth comes at Orches- to wants.Downtown A top administration Royal Oak.items Holi- are meeting resistance town in support of her new memoir “Becom- officialdayGlowRO.com. told me the governor from Republicans. They in- holiday, 6 p.m. Thurs. $49.50 and up. 2211 traing.” Hall She’ll at talk the about Max, the experiences classical, she 7:30 p.m. Carolyn Kaster / AP will hold the Legislature’s fa- clude: Woodward, Detroit. (313) 471-7000. FormerThurs., wrotePresident about10:45 George in thea.m. W. book, Bush Fri. including walks and to 8 herhis p.m. seatChica- after Sat. greeting President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, ex-President Barack voriteComputer bills hostage unless Science it Educa-Passage of the Renew Obama, goMichelle upbringing Obama, and ex-President her years living Bill Clinton,in the ex-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, ex-President Jimmy Carter, and Rosalynn Carter. passes his priorities. Top among them heading Chase Rice at Fillmore Detroit, country, $15-$100.White House. 3711 8 p.m.Woodward, Tues. $29.50 Detroit.and up. (313) tion Week and FreePlease Days see at Finley, Page 8A 576-5111.2645 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 471-7000. , 10 6:30 p.m. Thurs. $32.50 and up. 2115 Wood- Unions say 2-year certification votes would be ‘a nightmare.’ 6A Jesse Grant / Getty Images a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. and noon-5 p.m. ward, Detroit. (313) 961-5451. Ronnie Spector brings a holiday show to El Club. THURSDAY Gov wants to shift money from School Aid Fund to roads. 7A Stars at St. Andrew’s Hall, pop, 7 p.m. Nation bids Bush goodbye Sun. Free; register online313Presents first. Holiday Concert Series with Velda Thurs. $26. 431 E. Congress, Detroit. (313) 5020 John R, Detroit. (313) 577- Kelly and Nadine Deleury at Commu- 8400 or mi-sci.org. 961-8961. BIG SHOWS BY CALVIN WOODWARD, LAURIE KELLMAN AND ASHRAFLIVE KHALIL MUSIC was America’s 41st president and the last to fight ETC. nity House, classical/holiday,Associated Press 6:30 p.m. Holly Dickens Festival, 11 The Beach Boys at Michigan Theater, for the U.S. in wartime. Three former presidents Marijuana: It’s legal now THURSDAY WashingtonThurs. $25, $60 for series. 380 S.THIS Bates, WEEK a.m.-6THIS p.m. WEEKEND Sat. and noon-5 p.m. classic pop, 7:30 p.m. Thurs. $65. 603 E. looked on at Washington National Cathedral as a Michigan 10th state to allow recreational use. Tony Orlando and Dawn: A Christmas Birmingham.eorge H.W. (248) Bush 644-5832. was celebratedThornetta with high Davis at Dirty Dog Jazz Sun..Royal 300 Oak East Holiday St., Glow Holly. with (248) Liberty, Ann Arbor. (734) 668-8397. Reunion at Caesars Windsor, pop/ praise and loving humor WednesdayCafe, asblues, 6 p.m.fourth Thurs. – and George 6 and 9 W. Bush – eulogized his dad. shopping, hot-air balloons, holiday, 3 and 8 p.m. Thurs. $15 Canadian The Bad Plus at Aretha’s Jazzp.m. Cafe, Fri.-Sat. $10-$15. 97 Kercheval, 431-1894METRO,Santa Claus, or 5A; hollydickensfestiv- ice EATS carvings & DRINKS, 10D Snails with Sudden Death and Hekler and up. 377 Riverside Drive East, Windsor. Gjazz, the7 p.m. nation Thurs. bade $35. farewell 350 to Madison, the manGrosse who Pointe. (313)Please 882-5299. see Goodbye, Page 11A al.org.and more in Downtown at Royal Oak Music Theatre, electronic (800) 991-7777. Detroit Symphony Orchestra per- Royal Oak, Fri.-Sat. Free. Detroit. (313) 887-8500. Downtown Royal Oak. Holi- music, 8 p.m. Thurs. $22 and up. 318 W. John Legend at Fox Theatre, R&B/ forms Beethoven’s Fifth at Orches- holiday, 6 p.m. Thurs. $49.50 and up. 2211 Bad Bad Hats at Loving Touch,tra rock, Hall at 7 the Max, classical, 7:30 p.m. SATURDAYdayGlowRO.com. Fourth, Royal Oak. (248) 399-2980. Woodward, Detroit. (313) 471-7000. Thurs., 10:45 a.m. Fri. and 8 p.m. Sat. BreakfastComputer Sciencewith Santa Educa- at Rust Kevin Winter / Getty Images p.m. Thurs. $13. 22634 Woodward,$15-$100. Fern- 3711 Woodward, Detroit. (313) Cybelle Codish Teention Week victims and Free Days at confront Chase Rice at Fillmore Detroit, country, Bucket Restaurant and Tav- FRIDAY 6:30 p.m. Thurs. $32.50 and up. 2115 Wood- dale. (248) 820-5596. 576-5111. Michigan Science Center, 10 Award-winning Johnward, Detroit. Legend (313) 961-5451.plays the GM cuts hastened byJazz excess guitarist Ron capacityEnglish performs ern,a.m.-58:30-10:30 p.m. Sat. and a.m. noon-5 Sat. p.m. $5. Twiztmas Party with Twiztid and THURSDAY membersSun. Free; register online of first. sex ring Fox Theatre on ThursdayStars at St. Andrew’snight. Hall, pop, 7 p.m. profit and loss, jobs or the road to Howes:SaturdayFuture of atauto Trinosophes industry car-capacity. in Detroit. Their scale led to FRIDAY Holiday Concert Series with Velda 187855020 Traditions, John R, Detroit. Northville. (313) 577- (248) Thurs. $26. 431 E. Congress, Detroit. (313) 8 of 12 plants were also challenges Toyota. 4B more at Crofoot Ballroom, hip-hop, 6:30 unemployment in modernKelly and auto Nadine Deleury at Commu- this, and they also had too much masturbate and perform sex 961-8961. Orchard Lake Philharmonic Sym- Men349-1399. sentenced8400 or mi-sci.org. for at less than 80%, plants: “capacity nity utilization.” House, classical/holiday, 6:30 p.m. on the car side.” acts on camera. p.m. Fri. $1. 1 S. Saginaw, Pontiac. (248) That’s the percentage of a plant’s As a result, GM is forced to Holly Dickens Festival, 11 my, John “Pops”The Witherspoon, Beach Boys at Michigan Rod Theater, phony Orchestra “Music for theThurs. $25, $60 forbie series. Sipes’ 380 S.cancer Bates, fund. 10339 Conant, coercing,Holiday exploiting Ice Festival withEight membersice of the exploi- 858-9333. deemed break-even maximum capacity being used to Only three of Ford’s nine U.S. as- make painful moves to brace for a.m.-6 p.m. Sat. and noon-5tation p.m. ring started receiving Man and Dominiqueclassic pop, at 7:30Fox p.m. Theatre, Thurs. $65. 603 E. Holidays” at First PresbyterianBirmingham. (248)Hamtramck. 644-5832. smallsbardetroit.com. Liberty, Ann Arbor. (734) 668-8397. build vehicles. Break-even is con- sembly plants were running be- an uncertain future. The auto- childrencarvingsSun.. online 300 Eastand St., family-friendly Holly. (248)decades-long prison sentences The Front Bottoms and Manchester BY IAN THIBODEAU sidered 80 percent, andThe GM Bad has Plus a lowat Aretha’s 80 percent Jazz of Cafe, capacity in maker last week announced it 431-1894 or hollydickensfestiv-from Murphy on Wednesday af- comedy, 8 p.m. Sat.Snails $65 with and Sudden up. 2211Death Wood- and Hekler Church of Farmington, classical/ Ancient Language, Earth Engine and holiday activities in Down- The Detroit News lot more U.S. plants runningjazz, 7 p.m. be- Thurs.2018; $35. two 350 of Madison, Fiat Chrysler’s six would idle four U.S. facilities in BYal.org. ROBERT SNELL ter victims describe the psycho- Orchestra at Fillmore Detroit, indie at Royal Oak Music Theatre, electronic ward, Detroit. (313) 471-7000. Generalholiday, Motors Co. 3 and Ford 7:30 lowp.m. that Fri. threshold $5. 26165 Detroit. than rivals (313) 887-8500.plantsAsklepius were below at that Loving same Touch,2019 as it gearsrock, up 8 to spend bil- townThe DetroitFerndale, News 10 a.m.-4logical and p.m. physical toll they en- music, 8 p.m. Thurs. $22 and up. 318 W. rock, 7 p.m. Fri. $32.50 and up. 2115 Wood- Motor Co. both are cutting slow- Ford and Fiat ChryslerBad Automo- Bad Hatsthreshold. at Loving Touch, rock, 7 lions preparing for the electric DetroitSATURDAY —The hunters lined dured during a coordinated on- Zeds Dead at MasonicFourth, Royal Temple, Oak. (248) 399-2980.elec- Farmington, Farmington Hills. orchardla- p.m. Sat. $7. 22634 Woodward, Ferndale. Sat. Free. Nine Mile and Wood- selling sedans from their U.S. li- biles. p.m. Thurs. $13. 22634“There’s Woodward, no question Fern- that and autonomous vehicles of the one sideBreakfast of U.S. District with JudgeSanta atline Rust conspiracy that lasted five ward, Detroit. (313) 961-5451. kephil.org. Kevin Winter / Getty Images Cybelle Codish tronic, 8 p.m. Sat.FRIDAY $36.50. 500 Temple, neups, but only GM is threaten- Eight of 12 GMdale. assembly (248) 820-5596.when(248) you look820-5596. across the region, future. Stephenward Bucket Murphy’s area, Restaurant Ferndale. courtroom, and downtown- years.Tav- Mistletoe Show with the Revivalists Detroit. (313) 638-2724. ing Award-winning to close at least John five Legend plants playsplants the in the U.S. were operating GM’s (plant utilization) is behindJazz guitaristFord andRon Fiat English Chrysler performs also as- confrontedferndale.com.ern, by8:30-10:30 the hunted. a.m. Sat. $5. Only a fraction of the more Twiztmas Party with Twiztid and hereFox and TheatreCyrus in Canada on ThursdayChestnut to make night. it Trioat 80 percent performs capacityFRIDAY or“A less this both”Mega Ford and 80s Fiat atChrysler, Magic saidSaturday Bag,semble atpop/rock, Trinosophes more of their 8in top-selling Detroit. The hunters18785 Traditions, belong to Northville.an in- than (248) 100 girls have been identi- and more at Masonic Temple, rock, 7 more at Crofoot Ballroom, hip-hop, 6:30 Aaron Caruso at Andiamo Celebrity happen. Charlie Brown Christmas”year, according to at data Or-Orchard from LMC LakeJeff Philharmonicp.m. Schuster, Sat. an$12.Sym- analyst 22920 with Woodward,vehicles trucks Ferndale. and SUVs exclu- ternationalSouthwest349-1399. child exploitation Holiday fiedFest by the with FBI despite a years- p.m. Fri. $1. 1 S. Saginaw, Pontiac. (248) The difference lies, in part, in a Automotive. That’s a stark con- LMC Automotive. “We’ve been sively in the than p.m. Fri. $10.69 and up. 500 Temple, Detroit. my, John “Pops” Witherspoon, Rod phony Orchestra “Music for the bie Sipes’ cancer fund. 10339 Conant, ring thatHoliday perfected Ice theFestival art of withlong ice investigation, which yield- Showroom, pop/classical,858-9333. 8 p.m. Sat. $49. wonkish chestra industry termHall thatat thetrast Max, with crosstown classical/jazz/ rivals Ford flagging(248) that 544-1991. as a warning sign. ... family-friendly holidayed guilty en- pleas earlier this year. Man and Dominique at Fox Theatre, Holidays” at First Presbyterian Hamtramck. smallsbardetroit.com. preying oncarvings preteen and and family-friendlyteenage (313) 638-2724. means the difference between and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. They got caught with more of a Please see GM, Page 15A girls. The hunters, who posed as The sentencings, which are 7069 E. 14 Mile, Warren.The Front (586) Bottoms 268-3200. and Manchester comedy,holiday, 8 p.m. Sat. 8 $65p.m. and Fri. up. 2211$19-$99. Wood- 3711 Wood-Church of Farmington, classical/ Ancient Language, Earth Engine and tertainmentholiday activities and in activitiesDown- in Stirling’s Rock and Roll Birthday teenage boys, trolled social expected to continue Thursday, Orchestra at Fillmore Detroit, indie ward, Detroit. (313) 471-7000. holiday, 3 and 7:30 p.m. Fri. $5. 26165 Asklepius at Loving Touch, rock, 8 town Ferndale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Piano Guys “Christmas Together” ward, Detroit. (313) 576-5111. mediaSouthwest websites to lure Detroit, victims marked2-6 p.m. a dramatic showdown rock, 7 p.m. Fri. $32.50 and up. 2115 Wood- Zeds Dead at Masonic Temple, elec- Farmington, FarmingtonBash Hills. with orchardla- the Stompp.m. Sat. Rockets, $7. 22634 Woodward, Rock- Ferndale. Sat. Free. Nine Mile and Wood- SUNDAY Today ’s to a private online chatroom be- between victims and, as one tour at Fox Theatre, pop/classical/holi- ward, Detroit. (313) 961-5451. kephil.org.Contact us Index Sat. Free. W. Vernor at 21st and tronic,Yasmine 8 p.m. Sat. $36.50. Hamdan 500 Temple, at Detroit InstituteDelivery questions:et 455, weatherAudra Kubat(248) and820-5596. more at ward area, Ferndale. downtown- Advice...... 11D Drive...... 1E Movies ...... 5D fore manipulating more than parent put it, “the monster un- day, 7:30 p.m. Fri. $37.50 and up. 2211 Rittz and King LilMistletoe G at SaintShow with Andrew’s the Revivalists Detroit. (313) 638-2724. 800-395-3300 HIGH LOW ferndale.com. of Arts, Lebanese pop, 8 p.m. Fri.Cyrus Free ChestnutNorthern Trio performs Lights “A Lounge,MegaBusiness 80srock, at ...... 4BMagic9 Eats&Drinksp.m. Bag, Sat.10Dpop/rock,Nation ...... 14A 8 100 otherchildren, nearby including locations, at least Detroit. and more at Masonic Temple, rock, 7 145th year, No.106 : 800-926-8237 Comics...... 15D Go!...... 1C Puzzles ...... 2,3F Aaron Caruso at Andiamo Celebrity© The Detroit News Printed in the USA Charlie Brown Christmas”35 at Or-21 p.m. Sat. $12. 22920 Woodward, Ferndale. one fromSouthwest Metro Detroit, Holiday to strip, Fest with Woodward, Detroit. (313) 471-7000. Hall, hip-hop, 7 p.m. Sun. $25 and up. 431 for tri-county residents. 5200 Woodward, Deaths ...... 10A Metro ...... 4A Think ...... 1B facebook.com/swHolidayFest.Please see Ring, Page 8A p.m. Fri. $10.69 and up. 500 Temple, Detroit. Showroom, pop/classical, 8 p.m. Sat. $49. chestra Hall at the$8. Max, 660 classical/jazz/ W. Baltimore,(248) Detroit. 544-1991. (313) 873- family-friendly holiday en- E. Congress, Detroit.(313) 638-2724.(313) 961-8961. Eve 6 at Saint Andrew’s Hall, rock, 8 7069 E.Detroit. 14 Mile, Warren. (313) (586)833-7900. 268-3200. holiday, 8 p.m. Fri.1739. $19-$99. 3711 Wood- Stirling’s Rock and Roll Birthday tertainment and activities in The Piano Guys “Christmas Together” ward, Detroit. (313) 576-5111. SUNDAY p.m. Fri. $12.50 and up. 431 E. Congress, Ingrid Michaelson Trio with Jenna SUNDAYViands, Hive Mind, Leather Bath, Bash with the Stomp Rockets, Rock- Southwest Detroit, 2-6 p.m. tour at Fox Theatre, pop/classical/holi- Yasmine HamdanSUNDAY at Detroit Institute et 455, Audra Kubat and more at DetroitSat. Free. Renegades W. Vernor at 21st Sports and Detroit. (313) 961-8961. Nicholls at Royalday, Oak 7:30 p.m. Music Fri. $37.50 Theatre, and up. 2211 Rittz andGrid King Victim Lil G at Saintand Andrew’s Serration at Trino-of Arts, Lebanese pop, 8 p.m. Fri. Free Northern Lights Lounge, rock, 9 p.m. Sat. other nearby locations, Detroit. Woodward, Detroit. (313) 471-7000. Hall, hip-hop, 7 p.m. Sun. $25 and up. 431 folk/pop/holiday, 7 p.m. Sun. $59.50-$69.50. sophes, electronic/ambient, 8 p.m.for tri-countyFri. residents.Songs 5200 of Woodward, the Holocaust$8. 660 W. withBaltimore, so- Detroit. (313) 873- Live2018facebook.com/swHolidayFest. with BUICK tricks ENCORE from the PREFERRED SATURDAY Eve 6 at Saint Andrew’s Hall, rock, 8 E. Congress, Detroit. (313) 961-8961. Detroit. (313) 833-7900. 1739. pros and meet-and-greet 318 W. Fourth, Royalp.m. Fri.Oak. $12.50 (248) and up.399-2980. 431 E. Congress, Ingrid$7. Michaelson 1464 Gratiot, Trio with Detroit. Jenna (313) 737-6606. prano Rachel Joselson and pianist SUNDAY Viands, Hive Mind, Leather Bath, ULTRA LOW MILEAGE LEASE FOR WELL QUALIFIED GM EMPLOYEE The Verve Pipe with Young Pioneer at Nicholls at Royal Oak Music Theatre, SUNDAY withDetroit the Renegades players Sportsof this eS- Will Downing’s SoulfulDetroit. (313) Sounds 961-8961. of Grid Victim andRéne Serration Lecuona at Trino- at Holocaust Memo- PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS WITH AN ELIGIBLE CURRENT GM LEASE folk/pop/holiday,The Daedalus 7 p.m. Sun. $59.50-$69.50. 2 Mission album re- Songs of the Holocaust with so- Live with tricks from the Royal Oak Music Theatre, pop/rock, SATURDAY VISIT YOUR LOCALsophes, electronic/ambient,rial Center 8 p.m. ZekelmanFri. Family Cam- ports group at Beacon Park, Christmas with Eric Benet at Sound 318 W.lease Fourth, Royal party Oak. at(248) Loving 399-2980. Touch, rock,$7. 1464 8 Gratiot, Detroit. (313) 737-6606. prano Rachel Joselson and pianist pros and meet-and-greet 6:30 p.m. Sat. $29-$39. 318 W. Fourth, The Verve Pipe with Young Pioneer at pus, classical, 3 p.m.Réne Sun. Lecuona $10, atfree Holocaust for Memo- $ 1-4 withp.m. the Sun.PER players Free. $of this1901 eS- Grand DUE AT Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel, Will Downing’s Soulful Sounds of The Daedalus 2 Mission album re- 1 SIGNING AFTER Royal Oak Music Theatre, pop/rock, p.m. Fri. $15. 22634 Woodward, Ferndale. rial Center Zekelman Family Cam- ports groupMONTH at Beacon Park, ALL OFFERS Royal Oak. (248) 399-2980. Christmas with EricBUICK Benet at Sound DEALERlease party at Lovingmembers. Touch, 28123rock, 8 Orchard Lake, Farming- 149River, Detroit. DTEBeaconPark-1, 769 R&B/holiday, 7:306:30 p.m. p.m. Sun. Sat. $29-$39. $37-$50. 318 W. 2901 Fourth, pus, classical, 3 p.m. Sun. $10, free for 1-4 p.m. Sun. Free. 1901 Grand Board(248) at MotorCity 820-5596. Casino Hotel, p.m. Fri. $15. 22634 Woodward, Ferndale. George Winston at Hartland Perform- Royal Oak. (248) 399-2980. ton Hills. (248) 553-2400members. ext. 28123 145. Orchard Lake, Farming- .com.River, Detroit. DTEBeaconPark- Grand River, Detroit. (313) 309-4700. R&B/holiday, 7:30 p.m. Sun. $37-$50. 2901 (248) 820-5596. 36-MONTH LEASE George Winston at Hartland Perform- Grand Re-Cure:River, Detroit. (313) A tribute 309-4700. to the Cure at ton Hills. (248) 553-2400 ext. 145. .com. ing Arts Center, R&B/folk, 7:30 p.m. Sat. Re-Cure: A tributeGross to the Pointe Cure at Symphony Orchestra TAX,WinterFest, TITLE, LICENSE AND DEALER an FEESold-fash- EXTRA. No security deposit required. ing Arts Center, R&B/folk, 7:30 p.m. Sat. Gross Pointe Symphony Orchestra WinterFest, an old-fash- WEDNESDAY Magic Bag,BUICK.COM rock, 8 p.m. Fri. $12. Magic22920 Bag, rock, 8 p.m. Fri. $12. 22920 Mileage charge of $.25/mile over 30,000 miles. At participating dealers only. $35-$100. 9525 E. Highland, Howell. (810) $35-$100. 9525 E. Highland, Howell. (810) WEDNESDAY Holiday Concert atHoliday Our Concert Lady atStar Our Ladyof Star of ionedioned multicultural multicultural holiday holiday Woodward, Ferndale. (248) 544-1991.Woodward, Ferndale. (248) 544-1991. 599-0491 or 2StonesEvents.com. Brand X at Magic599-0491 Bag, or jazz2StonesEvents.com. fusion, 8 p.m. Brand X at Magic Bag, jazz fusion, 8 p.m. the Sea, classical/holiday,the Sea, classical/holiday, 3 p.m. Sun. 3 p.m. Sun. festivalfestival at at PalmerPalmer Park Park Log Log All-Star Comedy Festival with Lavell 1MUSTWed. BE A$25.The CURRENT 22920 Kandinsky GM Woodward, LESSEE THROUGH Ferndale. Effect ALLY, US BANK at OR GMCliff FINANCIAL. Bell’s,The Payments Kandinsky are for a 2018Effect Encore at Preferred Cliff Bell’s, with an MSRP of $25,395.$20, $15 36 seniors, monthly payments free for total ages $5,364. K-12. Payments 467 may be higher in someCabin, states. Option2-5 p.m. to purchase Sun. atFree. lease endNear for an amount to be determined at Wed. $25. 22920 Woodward, Ferndale. lease signing. GM Financial must approve lease. Take retail delivery by 1/2/19.jazz, Mileage 9 p.m. charge Fri. of $.25/mile $10.$20, 2030 over $15 Park, 30,000 seniors, Detroit. miles. Lessee paysfree for mainte fornance, ages repair, K-12. excess wear 467 and a disposition fee of $495 orCabin, less at end of2-5 lease. Notp.m. available Sun. with some Free. other offers. Near Residency restrictions apply. All-Star Comedy Festival with Lavell Crawford, Earthquake, Nephew Tom- ©2018(248) General 544-1991. Motors. All rights reserved. Buick® Encore® Fairford, Grosse Pointe Woods. gpsym- Six Mile and Woodward, Detroit. jazz, 9 p.m. Fri. $10. 2030 Park, Detroit.(313) 961-2543. Crawford, Earthquake, Nephew Tom- (248) 544-1991. Fairford, Grosse Pointephony.org. Woods. gpsym- Six peopleforpalmerpark.org.Mile and Woodward, Detroit. (313) 961-2543. Jeff “Tain” Wattsphony.org. at the Cube at the Birmingham Concert Band “A Gift of peopleforpalmerpark.org.WEDNESDAY Max, jazz, 10 p.m. Fri. $20, $49 VIP. 3711 Holiday Song” at Lutheran Church of “Miles Morales: Spider-Man” Jeff “Tain” Watts at the Cube atWoodward, the Detroit. (313) 576-5111. the Redeemer, classical/holiday, 3 p.m. Birmingham Concert Band “A Gift of issue one signing with Sal- Max, jazz, 10 p.m. Fri. $20, $49 VIP. 3711 Sun. Free; donations accepted. 1800 W. WEDNESDAY STAGE/COMEDY SATURDAYHoliday Song” at Lutheran Church of adin Ahmed at Vault of Mid- Maple, Birmingham. (248) 647-7586. “Miles Morales: Spider-Man” Woodward, Detroit. (313) 576-5111. Sean Dobbins andthe Friends Redeemer, perform classical/holiday, 3 p.m. night, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Wed. 1226 THIS WEEKEND music from Dr. Seuss at the Cube at Farmington Community Band “Holi- issueLibrary, one Detroit. signing (313) 481-2165. with Sal- “For the Record” at Duderstadt Video Studio, 7 SATURDAYp.m. Thurs.-Fri. Free; RSVP on web- the Max, jazz, 10 Sun.a.m. Sat. Free; $12. 3711 donationsday accepted. Panorama” 1800 at Harrison W. High STAGE/COMEDY site. 2281 Bonisteel, Ann Arbor. RunyonlandProds.com. Woodward, Detroit. (313) 576-5111. School Auditorium, classical/holiday, 3 adinONGOING Ahmed at Vault of Mid- Maple, Birmingham. p.m.(248) Sun. 647-7586. Free. 29995 12 Mile, Farmington Holiday Headquarters Mar- Ross Bennett at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, Sean7:30 p.m. Dobbins Thurs., 7:15 and and 9:45 Friendsp.m. perform“The Snowman” film with score night, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Wed. 1226 Hills. fcbmusic.org ketplace with shopping, THIS WEEKEND Fri. and 7 and 9:30 p.m. Sat. $10-$18. 310 S. Troy, Royalmusic Oak. (248) from 542-9900. Dr. Seuss at the Cubeperformed at by DetroitFarmington Symphony Community Band “Holi- Library, Detroit. (313) 481-2165. Orchestra at Orchestra Hall at the MONDAY local retailers and Santa “Cry it Out” at Detroit Public Theatre at Max M.the and MarjorieMax, jazz, S. Fisher 10 a.m. Music Sat. $12. 3711 day Panorama” at Harrison High Claus at GM Renaissance “For the Record” at Duderstadt Video Studio, 7 p.m. Thurs.-Fri.Center, Free; 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat.RSVP on and web- 2 p.m. Sun. $25-$40. 3711 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 576- Max, classical, 11 a.m. Sat. $20-$45. 3711 Harry Hudson at Shelter, folk/rock, 7 Woodward, Detroit.School (313) 576-5111. Auditorium, classical/holiday, 3 ONGOINGCenter, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through site. 2281 Bonisteel, Ann Arbor. RunyonlandProds.com. 5111. Woodward, Detroit. (313) 576-5111. p.m. Mon. $8. 431 E. Congress, Detroit. Fri. and also Dec. 10-14. 400 Alvin Waddles andp.m. Friends Sun. at Free. Con- 29995(313) 12 961-8961. Mile, Farmington Holiday Headquarters Mar- Ross Bennett at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, 7:30 p.m. Thurs.,The Grosse 7:15 Ile and Boar’s 9:45 Head p.m. Festival: A Medieval“The Renaissance Snowman” Christmas film Cele- with score Renaissance Center, Detroit. bration at Sacred Heart Church, 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2:30 and 8 p.m. Sat. and 4 p.m. gregational ChurchHills. of fcbmusic.orgBirmingham, Storm Large at the Cube at the Max, ketplacegmrencen.com. with shopping, Fri. and 7 and 9:30 p.m. Sat. $10-$18. 310 S. Troy, Royal Oak. (248)Sun. 542-9900. $10 and up. 21599 Parke Lane, Grosse Ile. (800) 838-3006performed or boarsheadgi.com. by Detroit Symphonyjazz/holiday, 2:30 p.m. Sat. $35. 1000 jazz/rock/holiday, 7 p.m. Mon. $30, $60 Cranbrook, Bloomfield Hills. cranbrookmu- Holiday Nights at Greenfield Frankie Scinta’s Holiday Show at Andiamo Celebrity Showroom, 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri. VIP. 3711 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 576-5111. local retailers and Santa “Cry it Out” at Detroit Public Theatre at Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Orchestra at Orchestra Hall atsicguild.org the MONDAY Village, 6:30-10 p.m. Fri.-Sun. $99 Thurs. show (includes dinner); $25 and up Friday. Max,7069 E. 14classical, Mile, Warren. 11 (586)a.m. 268- Sat. $20-$45. 3711 Regina Cater with Straight Ahead’s Claus(also Dec.at GM 13-16, Renaissance18-23 and 26- Center, 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. and 2 p.m. Sun. $25-$40. 3711 Woodward,3200. Detroit. (313) 576- Ron English at Trinosophes,Harry Hudsonjazz, 8 at Shelter,25th anniversary,folk/rock, plus Papo 7 Váz- 27). $28, $25.25 seniors, $21 p.m. Sat. $12-$20. 1464 Gratiot, Detroit. Center, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through Sean Kent at Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase, 8 p.m.Woodward, Thurs. and 8 andDetroit. 10:30 p.m. (313) 576-5111. quez and Jazz Parrandas at Hilberry ages 5-11. 20900 Oakwood, 5111. (313) 737-6606. p.m. Mon. $8. 431 E. Congress, Detroit. Fri.-Sat. $9-$15. 212 S. Fourth, Ann Arbor. (734) 996-9080. Theatre, jazz, 7:30 p.m. Mon. Free; RSVP Fri. Dearborn.and also (313) Dec. 982-6001 10-14. or 400 Alvin Waddles and Friends at TheCon- Muggs, the (313)Beggars 961-8961. and Dude at The Grosse Ile Boar’s Head Festival: A Medieval Renaissance“Grandma Christmas Got Run Over Cele- by the QLine” at Go Comedy! Improv Theatre, 8 p.m. at djf-holiday-concert.eventbrite.com. Renaissancethehenryford.org. Center, Detroit. Outer Limits Lounge, rock, 8 p.m. Sat. Fri.-Sat. (through Dec. 22). $20. 261 E. Nine Mile, Ferndale.gregational (248) 327-0575. Church of Birmingham, 4743 Cass, Detroit. detroitjazzfest.org. Holiday Belles house tour at bration at Sacred Heart Church, 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2:30 and 8 p.m. Sat. and 4 p.m. $5. 5507 Caniff, Detroit.Storm (313) Large 368-8192. at the Cube at the Max, gmrencen.com. jazz/holiday, 2:30 p.m. Sat. $35. 1000 WEDNESDAY Edsel & Eleanor Ford House, Sun. $10 and up. 21599 Parke Lane, Grosse Ile. (800) 838-3006 orTHURSDAY boarsheadgi.com. The Trash Brats,jazz/rock/holiday, the Ricky Rat Pack 7 p.m. Mon. $30, $60 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. and 4 p.m. Alexander Zonjic at Southfield Public Holiday Nights at Greenfield “Hip-Hop Nutcracker” at Masonic Temple, 8 p.m.Cranbrook, Thurs. $35-$65. Bloomfield 500 Temple, De- Hills. cranbrookmu-and more at Small’s Bar, rock/punk, 8 Sun. (through Jan. 6). $12, $11 Frankie Scinta’s Holiday Show at Andiamo Celebrity Showroom, 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri. VIP. 3711 Woodward,Library, Detroit. jazz, (313) 6:30 p.m.576-5111. Wed. $10. 26300 troit. (313) 638-2724. p.m. Sat. $10 minimum donation for Deb- Village,seniors, 6:30-10$8 ages 6-12. p.m. 1100 Fri.-Sun.Lake sicguild.org Evergreen, Southfield. (248) 796-4224. $99 Thurs. show (includes dinner); $25 and up Friday. 7069 E. 14 Mile, Warren. (586) 268- Regina Cater with Straight Ahead’s (alsoShore, Dec. Grosse 13-16, Pointe 18-23 Shores. and 26- 3200. Ron English at Trinosophes, jazz, 8 25th anniversary, plus Papo Váz- 27).(313) $28, 884-4222 $25.25 or holidaybelles- seniors, $21 p.m. Sat. $12-$20. 1464 Gratiot, Detroit. .fordhouse.org. Sean Kent at Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase, 8 p.m. Thurs. and 8 and 10:30 p.m. quez and Jazz Parrandas at Hilberry ages 5-11. 20900 Oakwood, (313) 737-6606. Wayne County Lightfest at Fri.-Sat. $9-$15. 212 S. Fourth, Ann Arbor. (734) 996-9080. VISUAL ARTS/FILM CLUBS/DJSTheatre, jazz, 7:30 p.m. Mon. Free; RSVP Dearborn.Merriman (313) Hollow 982-6001 Park, 7-10 or The Muggs, the Beggars and Dude at at djf-holiday-concert.eventbrite.com. thehenryford.org.p.m. Mon.-Fri. and 6-10 p.m. “Grandma Got Run Over by the QLine” at Go Comedy! ImprovFRIDAY Theatre, 8 p.m. FRIDAY Sat.-Sun. through Dec. 31. (Santa Outer Limits Lounge, rock, 8 p.m. Sat. 4743 Cass, Detroit. detroitjazzfest.org. Fri.-Sat. (through Dec. 22). $20. 261 E. Nine Mile, Ferndale. (248) 327-0575.“The Santa Clause” at Redford Theatre, 8 p.m. Fri. $5. 17360 Lasher, Detroit. (313) Thirst Wave and Industrial is Not Dead at Small’s Bar, 9 p.m. Fri. $5; no cover HolidayShelter withBelles photos houseand refresh- tour at 537-2560. $5. 5507 Caniff, Detroit. (313) 368-8192.before 10 p.m. for 21+. 10339 Conant, Hamtramck. smallsbardetroit.com. ments is open through Dec. 23.) Edsel$5 per & vehicle. Eleanor 7651 Merriman, Ford House, Late Night RadioWEDNESDAY with Daily Bread and more at Magic Stick, 9:30 p.m. Fri. $10 THURSDAY SATURDAY The Trash Brats, the Ricky Rat Pack 7:30Westland. p.m. Fri.-Sat. (734) 261-1990. and 4 p.m. and up. 4120 Woodward,Alexander Detroit. (313) Zonjic 833-9700. at Southfield Public “Hip-Hop Nutcracker” at Masonic Temple, 8 p.m. Thurs. $35-$65.“Home Alone” 500 atTemple, Redford De-Theatre, 2 p.m. Sat. $5.and 17360 moreLasher, Detroit. at Small’s (313) 537- Bar, rock/punk, 8 Sun.Wild (through Lights at Jan. Detroit 6). Zoo, $12, $11 2560. SATURDAYLibrary, jazz, 6:30 p.m. Wed. $10. 26300 after dark Sat.-Sun. (and other troit. (313) 638-2724. p.m. Sat. $10 minimum donation for Deb- seniors, $8 ages 6-12. 1100 Lake “Everything Came Clean in the End,” new paintings concerning the music of Matroda at GrasshopperEvergreen, Underground, Southfield.9 p.m. (248) Sat. $10. 796-4224. 22757 Woodward, Fern- dates through Dec. 31). $11-$17 in John Fahey by Mike Ross at 333 Midland, 5-10 p.m. Sat. opening reception, runs dale. (248) 298-0330. Shore,advance, Grosse $17 at thePointe gate. 8450 Shores. W. 10 Mile, Royal Oak. detroit- through Dec. 17. 333 Midland, Highland Park. (248) 808-2562. Minnesota with Charles the First and Pigeon Hole at Magic Stick, 9:30 p.m. (313) 884-4222 or holidaybelles- “A Christmas Story” at Redford Theatre, 8 p.m. Sat. $5. 17360 Lasher, Detroit. (313) Sat. $15 and up. 4120 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 833-9700. zoo.org. 537-2560. .fordhouse.org.Compiled by Melody Baetens Wayne County Lightfest at VISUAL ARTS/FILM CLUBS/DJS Merriman Hollow Park, 7-10 p.m. Mon.-Fri. and 6-10 p.m. FRIDAY FRIDAY Sat.-Sun. through Dec. 31. (Santa “The Santa Clause” at Redford Theatre, 8 p.m. Fri. $5. 17360 Lasher, Detroit. (313) Thirst Wave and Industrial is Not Dead at Small’s Bar, 9 p.m. Fri. $5; no cover Shelter with photos and refresh- 537-2560. before 10 p.m. for 21+. 10339 Conant, Hamtramck. smallsbardetroit.com. ments is open through Dec. 23.) $5 per vehicle. 7651 Merriman, Late Night Radio with Daily Bread and more at Magic Stick, 9:30 p.m. Fri. $10 SATURDAY Westland. (734) 261-1990. and up. 4120 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 833-9700. “Home Alone” at Redford Theatre, 2 p.m. Sat. $5. 17360 Lasher, Detroit. (313) 537- Wild Lights at Detroit Zoo, 2560. SATURDAY after dark Sat.-Sun. (and other “Everything Came Clean in the End,” new paintings concerning the music of Matroda at Grasshopper Underground, 9 p.m. Sat. $10. 22757 Woodward, Fern- dates through Dec. 31). $11-$17 in John Fahey by Mike Ross at 333 Midland, 5-10 p.m. Sat. opening reception, runs dale. (248) 298-0330. advance, $17 at the gate. 8450 through Dec. 17. 333 Midland, Highland Park. (248) 808-2562. Minnesota with Charles the First and Pigeon Hole at Magic Stick, 9:30 p.m. W. 10 Mile, Royal Oak. detroit- “A Christmas Story” at Redford Theatre, 8 p.m. Sat. $5. 17360 Lasher, Detroit. (313) Sat. $15 and up. 4120 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 833-9700. zoo.org. 537-2560. Compiled by Melody Baetens