Mark Ridley鈥檚 Comedy Castle: Joe Matarese has appeared on shows including The Late Show with David Letterman, America鈥檚 Got Talent, and Comedy Central Presents. His weekly podcast, Fixing Joe, features phone calls from listeners and celebrity guests. Jan. 11-13. $10+.听310 S. Troy St., Royal Oak; 248-542-9900;
Cirque Du Soleil Crystal: The first-ever Cirque Du Soleil on ice is coming to Little Caesars Arena this month. World-class ice skaters and acrobats will perform their gravity-defying acts as the show鈥檚 main character, Crystal, dives into her world of imagination. Jan. 10-14. $40+. Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-471-7000;
Detroit Film Theatre:听The Divine Order is Switzerland鈥檚 official Oscar submission for the year. The film, which is about a woman in a male-dominated society who finds herself leading the town鈥檚 suffragette movement, previously won the Audience Awards at the Tribeca and Traverse City Film Festivals. Jan. 12-14, 21. $9.50.听5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-833-7900;
Kids Comic Con: For the first Kids Comic Con, families will have the chance to join in on super hero-themed activities, crafts, and games. Kids are welcome to dress up in superhero costumes and will have the chance to meet some of their favorite characters. Jan 13. Free. Orchard Mall, 6445 Orchard Lake Rd., West Bloomfield Twp.; 248-855-3330;
Ultimate Fishing Show: Tackle, trips, and boats 鈥 Michigan鈥檚 biggest fishing show has it all. The event features an indoor lake with over 110,000 gallons of water where tournament pros will show off their tricks. Jan. 11-14. $10. Suburban Collection Showplace; 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi; 248-348-5600;
Main Art Theatre:听John Leguizamo, Wesley Snipes, and Patrick Swayze star in the 1995 classic To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar as girls heading to Los Angeles for a drag show. Jan. 12-13. $7.听118 N. Main St., Royal Oak; 248-542-5198;
Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum:听Critters Up Close invites attendees to meet some of the museum鈥檚 favorite animals. This month鈥檚 鈥渇eatured critters鈥 are mammals. Jan. 13 and 14. Free with museum admission. 220 E. Ann St., Ann Arbor; 734-995-5439;
The Henry Ford: The Engines Exposed exhibit takes visitors under the hood of classic cars, including the 1919 Ford Model T and the 1960 Chevrolet Corvair. The exhibit also delves into the thinking behind the most advanced hybrid and electric cars. Jan. 13-Feb. 28. $22.听20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn; 313-982-6001;
Fusion Shows 10th Birthday: Chicago indie rockers Twin Peaks and Canadian punks Pup and The Flatliners will be dropping by Pontiac to celebrate the 10th birthday of Fusion Shows. A portion of each ticket sold will be donated to Ruth Ellis Center, a Detroit-based shelter for LGBTQ youth. Jan. 13. $23. The Crofoot, 1 S. Saginaw, Pontiac; 248-858-9333;
Jill Jack Birthday Bash: Local artist Jill Jack鈥檚 Birthday Bash show has become a tradition at The Ark. Jack recently released her 12th studio album, which is entitled These Days. Jan. 13. $20. The Ark, 316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor; 734-761-1800;
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