The 10 Best Rainy Day Activities to Do Michigan!

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DK BeerCade, Harrison Township, MI

No, this isn't encouragement of casual drunkenness in the midst of terrible weather. The fact is that bars are not what they used to be. No longer dank and smoky holes, bars these days come equipped… Read More

5 Best Comedy Clubs in Michigan!

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Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle, Royal Oak, MI

Operating since 1979 in Royal Oak, Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle offers not only history but also some exciting modern options besides. Comedy Castle was one of the first venues to use the three-comic… Read More

10 Best Arcades in Michigan!

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Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum, Farmington Hills, MI

Listed previously in our look at great Michigan museums, Marvin's in Farmington Hills is hard to pass up as an arcade as well thanks to the fact that most of the exhibits both come from arcades and… Read More

The 6 Best Karaoke Bars in Michigan!

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Tipsy McStaggers, Warren, MI

With a name like Tipsy McStaggers, this Warren bar delivers as a high-quality karaoke establishment. This spot has karaoke every night but Sunday. Throw in the impressive array of drinks and food… Read More

The 8 Most Incredible Theaters in Michigan!

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Fox Theater, Detroit, MI

It is impossible to talk about theater in Michigan without bringing up the Fox Theater. Regarded as the “Crown Jewel” of Detroit and Michigan theater, the Fox's influence is so pervasive… Read More

The 9 Best Mini Golf Courses in Michigan!

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Putterz, Ypsilanti, MI

Ypsilanti's Putterz boasts a wide array of options, with three complete 18-hole courses to choose from for a grand total of 54 holes. Featuring hills, curves, and even a downright classic windmill… Read More

The 7 Best Trivia Nights in Michigan!

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One-Eyed Betty's, Ferndale, MI

At Ferndale's One-Eyed Betty's, trivia on Sundays is serious business—as serious as fun gets, anyway—but it's also home to pinball machines, champagne on draft, and 44 different rotating… Read More

The 10 Best Casinos in Michigan!

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MGM Grand Detroit, Detroit, MI

The second of three magnificent Detroit casinos, the MGM Grand is every bit a match for its Las Vegas equivalents. Featuring a complete fitness center and pool, a full spa, suites measuring 1,000… Read More

The 10 Best Live Music Venues in Michigan!

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Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill, Sterling Heights, Michigan

Regarded in many ways as similar to Pine Knob Music Theatre (formerly DTE Music Energy Theatre), though located in Sterling Heights, Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill is not only operated… Read More

8 Best Bowling Alleys in Michigan!

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Station 300 Saline, Saline, MI

League bowling, open bowling, lessons and even billiards. At Saline's Station 300 (formerly Maplewood Lanes), it doesn't matter what your skill set is or even if your skills lie in bowling. There's… Read More

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The Gilmour Project

Tuesday, Dec 16, 2025 at 6:30pm

Royal Oak Music Theatre

Royal Oak, MI

The Gilmour Project

Tuesday, Dec 16, 2025 at 6:30pm

Royal Oak Music Theatre

Royal Oak, MI

Sarah Kroger and Matt Maher

Tuesday, Dec 16, 2025 at 7:00pm

Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament

Detroit, MI

THE PARADOX + AX & THE HATCHETMEN with and Out In Front

Tuesday, Dec 16, 2025 at 8:00pm

Dante's

Portland, OR

THE PARADOX + AX & THE HATCHETMEN with and Out In Front

GRiZ

Thursday, Dec 18, 2025 at 7:00pm

Russell Industrial Center

Detroit, MI

PIRC BENEFIT/BRENDAN'S BIRTHDAY SHOW! DOOMBIA with J Graves & Drowsy

Thursday, Dec 18, 2025 at 9:00pm

Dante's

Portland, OR

PIRC BENEFIT/BRENDAN'S BIRTHDAY SHOW! DOOMBIA with J Graves & Drowsy

Emo Night ft. Flicker//Fade Live Band Emo Night!

Friday, Dec 19, 2025 at 7:00pm

The Sanctuary Detroit

Hamtramck, MI

Emo Night ft. Flicker//Fade Live Band Emo Night!

METEORA (LINKIN PARK TRIBUTE) with Nookie (Limp Bizkit Tribute) & Pardon Us (Incubus Tribute)

Friday, Dec 19, 2025 at 8:00pm

Dante's

Portland, OR

METEORA (LINKIN PARK TRIBUTE) with Nookie (Limp Bizkit Tribute) & Pardon Us (Incubus Tribute)

NEVER ENDING GAME | JUST ANOTHER HOLIDAY

Saturday, Dec 20, 2025 at 4:00pm

Tangent Gallery

Detroit, MI

NEVER ENDING GAME | JUST ANOTHER HOLIDAY

FinalBossFight!, Mt. Oriander, LoudFoxCult, Darcy Moran, Hey Grace!

Saturday, Dec 20, 2025 at 6:00pm

The Sanctuary Detroit

Hamtramck, MI

FinalBossFight!, Mt. Oriander, LoudFoxCult, Darcy Moran, Hey Grace!

Boys of Fall

Saturday, Dec 20, 2025 at 7:00pm

The Loving Touch

Ferndale, MI

PT’s Revenge, Middle-Out, Frank White, Newburgh

Saturday, Dec 20, 2025 at 7:00pm

Small's

Hamtramck, MI

PT’s Revenge, Middle-Out, Frank White, Newburgh

Magic Bag Presents: Android Paranoid - A Tribute To Radiohead

Saturday, Dec 20, 2025 at 7:00pm

The Magic Bag

Ferndale, MI

Magic Bag Presents: Android Paranoid - A Tribute To Radiohead

DJ Minx, KRW and more

Saturday, Dec 20, 2025 at 9:00pm

Spot Lite Detroit

Detroit, MI

Spongebob Movie: Breakfast and Movie Package

Sunday, Dec 21, 2025 from 10:00am to 1:00pm

Royal Oak, MI

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