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The Metro Events Guide: Noel Night, holiday markets + more

5 December 2024 at 23:25

This week, we’ve got holiday markets for every niche, including ceramics, beauty products, books and more.

Plus, a chance to mingle with your favorite WDET hosts! Read on to learn more.

Warm up with WDET

Stop by the WDET station in Midtown Detroit to warm up this weekend during Noel Night! Our doors will be open on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 3-9 p.m., and we’ll have hot chocolate, studio tours, meet & greets with our hosts and opportunities to shop vintage WDET merch at discounted prices. Plus, new this year, we’ll have Detroit trivia hosted by Ryan Patrick Hooper and Amanda LeClaire! For more information, visit our events page. See you there!

Holiday markets

Check out the 47th Annual Potters Market in Southfield between Thursday, Dec. 5 and Sunday, Dec. 8. Shop from over 30,000 unique ceramic pieces made by local artists, including mugs, jewelry, garden art and more, for as low as $5. All proceeds made this year will benefit Leader Dogs for the Blind. Parking and admission are free, and guests are asked not to bring strollers into the market. For more information, visit thepottersmarket.com

Then, head to Shain Park in Downtown Birmingham for their annual Winter Markt from Friday, Dec. 6 through Sunday, Dec. 8. There will be displays from local artists and vendors, European cuisine, holiday lights, ice sculptures, live entertainment, complimentary carriage rides and more. There will also be a children’s activity area and warming stations so all visitors feel comfortable. For more information, visit allinbirmingham.com.

Eastern Market is also having a Holiday Market this weekend on Sunday, Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring Michigan-made gift options including clothing, art, jewelry, beauty products and more. Plus, stop by Shed 5 for free holiday portrait sessions by Social N’ the City Events between noon and 2 p.m. There will also be Christmas tree vendors in the parking lot outside Sheds 5 and 6. For more information, visit easternmarket.org.

And for the book lovers out there, Detroit Book City is hosting their 5th Annual Holiday Book Festival on Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Ernest T. Ford Recreation Center in Highland Park. From noon to 5 p.m., visitors can meet and shop from over 40 local Black indie authors. There will also be Santa selfies, an ugly sweater contest, Kwanzaa decorations and a food truck. This event is free and open to the public, and the first 100 arrivals will receive a free holiday swag bag. For more information, visit eventbrite.com.

Holiday classics

On Saturday, Dec. 7, the historic Redford Theatre is screening two Christmas classics: ‘The Muppet Christmas Carol’ (1992) at 2 p.m. and ‘Home Alone’ (1990) at 8 p.m. Tickets for each are $7 for adults or $5 for seniors and kids. For more information, visit redfordtheatre.com.

Live performances

Complexions Contemporary Ballet makes their Detroit Opera House debut this weekend with a 30th Anniversary performance. Featuring live music from the Detroit Opera Orchestra, the first act features Beethoven, Vivaldi and Helbig, a vocal performance of Ave Maria, plus a spoken word poem by Aaron Dworkin set to the music of Michael Abels. The second act features the music of U2, drawing on the grit and honesty of their iconic songs stripped down to their acoustic best. Performances take place on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 8 at 2:30 p.m. For more information, visit detroitopera.org.

Community exhibits

The 16th Annual Community Group Art Exhibition opens at the DIA on Friday, Dec. 6 and will be on display in the museum’s Learning Center until Jan. 5, 2025. The exhibition will feature over 100 projects made in partnership with human services agencies in the Detroit area over the past year, including paintings, prints, sculptures and more. This year’s participating groups are ACCESS Hope House, CARE of Southeastern Michigan, Detroit Recovery Project, Hannan Center, John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, Mariners Inn, Macomb County Community Mental Health, Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency and Soul Studio, a division of Friendship Circle. For more information, visit dia.org.

 

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