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Come out to Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle for a showcase will bring together some of Michigan's best comedians.
Event cost: $15
Event time: 7:30-9 p.m. Dec. 27, 2023
Parents can enjoy a night out with their friends or spouse to see comedian, Rocky LaPorte at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle.
Event cost: $20
Event times: 7:30-9 p.m. Thursday, 7:15-8:45 p.m. and 9:45-11:15 p.m. Friday, 7-8:30 p.m. and 9:30-11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30-Dec. 2, 2023
Join SaganWorks to celebrate the launch of the children’s book, Frankenwalnut, written by Blue LLama Proprietor Don Hicks and his son, Alex. It will feature readings by the authors, children’s Halloween activities, photo opportunities, an interactive virtual tour of Walnuttia, and warm refreshments.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 11 a.m.-4 p.m....
John Hendrickson, author of Life of Delay: Making Peace with a Stutter, will speak in conversation with stuttering researcher Dr. Soo-Eun Chang, director of the Speech Neurophysiology Lab at the University of Michigan. This event will explore profound insights into Hendrickson’s personal experiences with stuttering and will also look ahead...
Parents can enjoy a night out with their friends or spouse to see Craig Shoemaker at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle.
Event cost: $20-$25
Event times: 7:30-9 p.m. Thursday, 7:15-8:45 p.m. and 9:45-11:15 p.m. Friday, 7-8:30 p.m. and 9:30-11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16-18, 2023
Parents can enjoy one of the most popular shows of the year featuring the Detroit area's brightest stand-up talent.
Event cost: $15
Event time: 7:30-9 p.m. Nov. 22, 2023
Parents can enjoy a night out with their friends or spouse to see Sanhib Singh at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle.
Event cost: $25
Event time: 7-8:30 p.m. Nov. 19, 2023
Join the library for a story time and activities to celebrate and learn about Dia de los Muertos. Crafts and snacks, too.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 6-7 p.m. Nov. 2, 2023
Parents can enjoy a night out with their friends or spouse to see Johnny Beehner and Blain Hill at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle.
Event cost: $15-$20
Event times: 7:30-9 p.m. Thursday, 7:15-8:45 p.m. and 9:45-11:15 p.m. Friday, 7-8:30 p.m. and 9:30-11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19-21, 2023
Parents can enjoy a night out with their friends or spouse to see comedian, David Dyer at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle.
Event cost: $15-$20
Event times: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. Friday, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26-28, 2023
Ages 4-8 can enjoy a kid-friendly tour of the Kelsey Museum at their “Read and Look” program. They'll read aloud The Museum and then explore the museum afterwords. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 2-3 p.m. Sept. 30, 2023
Come out to Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle for UPDATING, the critically-acclaimed New York City-based live dating and comedy show. It brings two singles on blindfolded first dates in front of live audiences.
Event cost: $25
Event time: 7:30-9 p.m. Oct. 11, 2023
