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See Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, a captivating musical based on Roald Dahl’s beloved 1964 children's novel. The production features an impressive cast of 48 talented students, supported by a technical crew of 20 and a student orchestra of 20 musicians. It showcases iconic songs including “Pure Imagination,” “The...
Ages 8 and up can come out to Sanctuary Church Birmingham for a Candlelight concert, featuring Rock on Strings. Kalkaska String Quartet will be performing.
Event cost: $46.50-plus
Event time: 6:30-7:45 p.m. Nov. 22, 2024
Ages 8 and up can come out to Christ Church Detroit for a Candlelight concert, featuring ABBA songs. Kalkaska String Quartet will be performing.
Event cost: $34-plus
Event time: 8:45-10 p.m. Nov. 30, 2024
Ages 8 and up can come out to The Detroit Masonic Temple for a Candlelight concert, featuring the Best Horror Movie Soundtracks. Kalkaska String Quartet will be performing.
Event cost: $38.50-plus
Event time: 6-7:15 p.m. Oct. 30, 2024
Ages 8 and up can come out to The War Memorial for a Candlelight concert, featuring Aretha Franklin songs. PureSoul Ensemble will be performing.
Event cost: $30-plus
Event time: 6:30-7:45 p.m. Nov. 13, 2024
Ages 8 and up can come out to Redford Theatre for a Candlelight concert, featuring Halloween classics. Listeso String Quartet will be performing.
Event cost: $25-plus
Event time: 8:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 24, 2024
Celebrate the holidays with The Muppets' beloved retelling of the holiday classic, A Christmas Carol, along with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.
Event cost: $49-plus
Event times: 7:30 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20-21, 2024
Get in the winter spirit and see Frosty and friends take in this snow-filled musical adventure.
Event cost: $21-plus
Event time: 11 a.m. Dec. 7, 2024
Get into the holiday spirit with this Nutcracker performance. It features Grammy Award nominee, Carlos Simon and guest soloist, Ray Chen.
Event cost: $20-plus
Event times: 10:45 a.m. Friday, 8 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6-8, 2024
See Broadway star, Leslie Odom, Jr. as he joins the Detroit Symphony Orchestra for a special evening of Christmas, Broadway and popular hits.
Event cost: $89-plus
Event time: 7-9 p.m. Dec. 22, 2024
Dearborn Symphony’s A Heartwarming Holiday is a festive celebration filled with beloved favorites and magical moments. Enjoy a sing-along and keep an eye out for a special visit from Santa.
Event cost: $30-plus
Event time: 3 p.m. Nov. 24, 2024
A Charlie Brown Christmas: Cyrus Chestnut and Friends at Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center
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See master jazz pianist, Cyrus Chestnut as he infuses classic score from A Charlie Brown Christmas with his soulful sound.
Event cost: $19.95-plus
Event time: 8 p.m. Dec. 6, 2024








