U.S. Figure Skating Championships:听Speed skating and impressive acrobatics will be on full display as the country鈥檚 best figure skaters take to the ice. Those who qualify will have the chance to be part of the 听U.S. World Figure Skating team. Jan. 22-27. $15+.听Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 800-745-3000;听
Brett Riley:听Comedian Brett Riley has come a long way from sneaking into comedy clubs with a fake ID. Today, Riley headlines his own performances and has a Hulu show in the works. Jan. 24-26. $18.听Mark Ridley鈥檚 Comedy Castle, 310 S. Troy St., Royal Oak; 248-542-9900;听
Sesame Street Live! Make Your Magic:听Join Elmo and friends as the funny, red puppet learns new magic tricks from magician Justin, which in turn leads him to the grasp a new mantra, 鈥渘ever give up.鈥 Jan. 4-Feb. 2. $15+.听Fox Theater, 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-471-3200;听
The Magpie Salute:听Formed by Rich Robison, the Black Crowes鈥 former guitarist, in 2016, the American rock band will be performing songs from their latest album, High Water I, which was released last August. Jan. 25. $30.听Saint Andrew鈥檚 Hall, 431 E Congress St., Detroit; 313-961-8961;听
Ann Arbor Folk Festival:听Taking place over two nights, the festival will feature Grammy nominated artist Brandi Carlile, singer of the haunting hit 鈥淭he Story,鈥 and New York composer Rufus Wainwright. Jan. 25 and 26. $42.50+.听Hill Auditorium, 825 N University Ave., Ann Arbor; 734-764-2538;听
Ferndale Blues and Music Festival:听The 18th annual event鈥檚 lineup includes local and out-of-state artists, like New York City spiritual-folk group and headliner, Gedayla, performing at venues throughout the city. Jan. 25-Feb. 2. No cost for admission, headliner being the exception.听Woodward Avenue and Nine Mile Road, Ferndale; 248-259-0058;
Tigerfest:听Perfect for Little Leaguers, tickets for the event promise tours of the Tigers鈥 dugout and batting cages, meet and greets with players Miguel Cabrera and Michael Fulmer, and the chance to win a trip for four to spring training. Jan. 26. $15+.听Comerica Park, 2100 Woodward Ave, Detroit; 313-962-4000;听
Chamber Music: Beach and Prokofiev:听Compositions by musicians Amy Beach, Sergei Prokofiev, and M.E. Bossi will be featured this winter during the Scarab Club鈥檚 21st season of Chamber performances. Jan. 27. $10+.听Grosse Pointe Unitarian Church, 17150 Maumee Ave., Grosse Pointe; 313-831-1250;听
MJ Live:听This tribute to the King of Pop features all of Michael Jackson鈥檚 biggest hits, from 鈥淏illie Jean鈥 to 鈥淏eat It.鈥 Jan. 27. $25+.听Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel, 2901 Grand River Ave., Detroit; 313-309-4700;听
Engaging African Art:听Highlights from the Horn Collection: Robert Horn鈥檚 extensive art collection will be on display, featuring pieces from more than 60 African cultures. Jan. 27-May 26. No cost with museum admission.听Flint Institute of Arts, 1120 E. Kearsley St., Flint; 810-234-1695;听
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