10 Things To Do Around Metro Detroit This Weekend

Kick off the month April with gut-busting comedy, acrobatics, and artists performing for good causes
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: The indie rock band based in L.A. has partnered with nonprofit Plus 1 so that $1 from every ticket sale will go toward gender-based violence intervention and prevention programs. March 31. , ; 248-399-2980.

: The Festival of Laughs stars stand-up comedian, actor, film producer, writer, and rapper Mike Epps, who has appeared in Next Friday, Friday After Next, The Hangover, and more. Comedians Sommore, Bruce Bruce, Arnez J, and Felipe Esparza will also perform. March 31. . , .

: The runner-up on America鈥檚 Got Talent in 2012, stand-up comedian Tom Cotter has appeared on numerous television and radio shows. March 30-April 1. . , 310 S. Troy St., Royal Oak; 248-542-9900.

: The two-day International Youth Silent Film Festival begins with a performance by organist Nathan Avakian. The second day features a screening of the films in the Detroit regional competition accompanied with music by Avakian. March 31-April 1. . , ; 313-537-2560.

:听Live painting, acrobats, and musical performances accompany an installation by dozens of southeast Michigan female artists. Part of the proceeds will go toward Alternatives for Girls, an organization helping homeless and at-risk girls. April 1. $10.听,听; 313-873-2955.

: The show features home improvement products and services for a variety of projects, decorating and landscaping exhibits, and experienced businesses available for consulting or hire. March 31-April 2. . , ; 248-737-4477.

: Set in the American West during the Gold Rush, The Girl of the Golden West takes audiences through the life and tales of a saloon-owning Sunday school teacher. April 1-9. . ,; 313-237-7464.

: Lucian Msamati plays Antonio Salieri in Peter Shaffer鈥檚 iconic play about Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Amadeus. It鈥檚 an encore showing of an event that was recorded live from the National Theatre in London in February. April 2-4. . , ; 248-542-5198.

: The Cat in the Hat is back for an adventurous live tale of Dr. Seuss鈥 book presented by Child鈥檚 Play Arizona. April 2. . , ; 313-887-8500.

: Aerialists, acrobats, contortionists, strongmen, and jugglers drop in on the orchestra and conductor Jeff Tyzik as a part of the Cirque de la Symphonie performance. March 31-April 2. $19+. , ; 313-576-5111.