10 Things To Do As Daylight Savings Begins

Spring forward this weekend with stand-up comedy, live music, or an early St. Patrick鈥檚 Day parade.
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: Goodwill and music come together in a fundraiser that benefits the nonprofit鈥檚 employee training, education, and job placement for metro Detroit workers. This year鈥檚 event will feature a performance by actress and singer Vanessa Williams. March 9. , ; 313-309-4700.

: Artie Lange is best known for having appeared on The Howard Stern Show and Mad TV. Now, the comedian hosts his own podcast. March 10. $30+. , ; 313-309-4700;

: Kivi Rogers鈥 big-screen debut was in the 1996 film Romy and Michele鈥檚 High School Reunion. Along with performing on a variety of comedy shows, he鈥檚 also had guest roles in Everybody Loves Raymond, Dharma and Greg, and The West Wing. March 9-11. $10+. ,听310 S. Troy St., Royal Oak; 248-542-9900.

: Find discounts on designer furniture, lighting, flooring, fabric, and accessories at the twice-yearly Sample Sale at the Michigan Design Center. Admission is a nonperishable food item or cash donation to benefit Gleaners Community 香港六合彩图库资料 Bank. March 10-11. , ; 248-649-4772.

: Presented by the Nam Center for Korean Studies at the University of Michigan and directed by Hong Sang-soo, Right Now, Wrong Then is a Korean cinematic film capturing the lives of two possible love interests. March 11. . ; 734-668-8397.

: This year鈥檚 annual Motor City Blues Festival returns with a lineup of jazz and blues musicians that includes Sire Charles Jones, Willie Clayton, Bigg Robb, Bishop Bullwinkle, Shirley Brown, and TK Soul. March 11. , ; 313-471-3200.

: The Detroit Boat Club Crew will hold a Monte Carlo Night in conjunction with Friends of Detroit Rowing. Cocktails and casino activities begin at 7 p.m. Guests partaking in the Monte Carlo will be awarded prizes only; no cash winnings will be given. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Boat House. March 11. . , .

: A sea of green returns to the historic Corktown neighborhood for the 59th annual Detroit St. Patrick鈥檚 Parade. Catch floats, marching bands, and clowns on Michigan Avenue in an all-day celebration of Irish pride. March 12. Starts on ; 313-475-4675;

: Pop singer Ariana Grande performs hits from her third studio album, such as 鈥淪ide to Side鈥 and 鈥淚nto You鈥 in her Dangerous Woman Tour. March 12. , ; 248-377-0100.

: The 鈥淟ove is a Battlefield鈥 singer and four-time Grammy winner is joined by her husband, professional musician, producer, and songwriter Neil Giraldo, for an acoustic performance. March 12. , ; 313-309-4700.