Diversions

What's goin' on in Metro Detroit

Melody Baetens / The Detroit News

Big shows

OUR PICKS

ROCKY ERICKSON

at Magic Stick

This psych-rock pioneer was a founding member of the 13th Floor Elevators. In recent years, he's worked with ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons and the band Mogwai. Detroit garage rock group Ko & the Knockouts will resurface to open the show. 8 p.m. Fri. $22 in advance, $25 at the door. 4120 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 833-9700.

TRAIN WITH UNCLE KRACKER

at Royal Oak Music Theatre

Contemporary rock group Train will headline with Michigan's own Uncle Kracker. Train released its newest album, "Save Me San Francisco," on Tuesday. 7 p.m. Tues. $32 in advance, $35 at the door, $177 VIP packages that include meet-and-greet. 318 W. Fourth St., Royal Oak. (248) 399-2980.

FRIDAY

LA Guns at New York New York, rock, 7 p.m. Fri. $15. 33151 23 Mile, Chesterfield Township. (586) 725-3914.

Bruce Hornsby at MotorCity Casino Hotel, rock/jazz, 8 p.m. Fri. $40-$45. 2901 Grand River Ave., Detroit. (313) 237-7711.

Robin Williams at Hill Auditorium, comedy, 8 p.m. Fri. $65-$95. 824 N. University St., Ann Arbor. (734) 763-8587.

Assi El Hellani and Shada Hassoun at Fox Theatre, world music, 8:30 p.m. Fri. $65-$145. 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 471-6611.

SATURDAY

Type-O-Negative at Harpo's Concert Theatre, metal, 5 p.m. Sat. $20. 14238 Harper Ave., Detroit. (313) 824-1700.

Insane Clown Posse with (hed)pe and the Dayton Family at Fillmore Detroit, rap/rock, 7 p.m. Sat. $30. 2115 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 961-5450.

"A Time to Honor and Celebrate the Legendary Twinkie Clark" with the Clark Sisters, Lisa Page-Brooks and Derrick Huggins and Gods Elite at Greater Mitchell Temple COGIC, gospel, 7 p.m. Sat. 13737 Curtis Ave., Detroit. (313) 330-0444.

Halloween with Jendza and Broadzilla at Emerald Theatre, metal, 7 p.m. Sat. $10. 31 N. Walnut St., Mount Clemens. (586) 913-1920.

Railroad Earth at Royal Oak Music Theatre, bluegrass, 7:30 p.m. Sat. $20-$25. 318 W. Fourth St., Royal Oak. (248) 399-2980.

Robin Williams at Motor City Casino Hotel, comedy, 8 p.m. Sat. $95-$150. 2901 Grand River Ave., Detroit. (313) 237-7711.

SUNDAY

Celtic Thunder at Fox Theatre, Celtic, 3 p.m. Sun. $37.50-$57.50. 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 471-6611.

Papa Roach at Fillmore Detroit, rock, 7 p.m. Sun. $25-$35. 2115 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 961-5450.

MONDAY

Rob Thomas with OneRepublic and Carolina Liar at Fillmore Detroit, pop/rock, 7 p.m. Mon. $40.50-$50.50. 2115 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 961-5450.

TUESDAY

Cartel at Saint Andrew's Hall, rock, 6:30 p.m. Tues. $16 in advance, $18 day of the show. 431 E. Congress St., Detroit. (313) 961-MELT.

WEDNESDAY

Forever the Sickest Kids with the Rocket Summer at Clutch Cargo's, rock, 6 p.m. Wed. $16. 65 E. Huron St., Pontiac. (248) 333-2362.

stage/

comedy

OUR PICK

"DERANGED"

at Millennium Centre

A comedic thriller, "Deranged" stars Robin Givens as a crazy nanny. R&B singer Keith Washington co-stars. 8 p.m. Fri. and 3 p.m. Sat. $20-$25. 16500 J. L. Hudson Drive, Southfield. (248) 246-6767.

THIS WEEKEND

"Legally Blonde" at Fisher Theatre, 1 p.m. today and Sun., 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sat. and 6:30 p.m. Sun. $21.50 - $56.50. 3011 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit. (313) 872-1000.

"Rocky Horror Show" at iLounge, 7 tonight-Sat. $20-$30. 65 E. Huron St., Pontiac. (248) 333-2362.

"Rent" at the Village Theater at Cherry Hill, 8 tonight-Sat. $15. 50400 Cherry Hill Road, Canton Township. (734) 394-5300.

"Shoufou Alwawa Wayn" at Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, 8 tonight-Sat. $25-$45. 15801 Michigan Ave., Dearborn. (313) 943-2354.

"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" at Meadow Brook Theatre, 8 tonight-Sat. and 2 p.m. Sat.-Sun. $30. 207 Wilson Hall, Rochester. (248) 377-3300.

Comedian Frank Roche at Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase, 8 tonight; 8 and 10:30 p.m. Fri. $9-$14. 314 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor. (734) 996-9080.

Fall Follies at Grosse Pointe Performing Arts Center, 8 p.m. Fri. and 3 p.m. Sun. $8-$20. 707 Vernier Road, Grosse Pointe Woods. (313) 671-1085.

"Pinky the Flying Ghost" at Marquis Theatre, 7 p.m. Fri. and 11 a.m. Sat. $8.50. 135 E. Main St., Northville. (248) 349-8110.

Pilobus dance company at Detroit Opera House, 7:30 p.m. Sat. and 2:30 p.m. Sun. $25-$72. 1526 Broadway St., Detroit. (313) 961-3500.

TONIGHT

An Evening with Joe Dumars at Macomb Center for the Performing Arts , 7 tonight. $15, $5 students, seniors and military. 44575 Garfield Road, Clinton. (586) 286-2222.

visual arts/museums

THIS WEEKEND

"Damned II -- A Dark Fine Art Exhibition" at Tangent Gallery, 9 tonight and 6 p.m. Fri. $6.66 in advance, $9-$13 at the door, $25-$33 for VIP. Visit Web site for details about Friday's dinner ball. 715 Milwaukee St., Detroit. www.thatdamnedshow.com.

OPENING WEDNESDAY

"Capturing Motion" at Gallery Project, noon Wed., opening reception is 6-9 p.m. Nov. 6 (runs through Dec. 6). 215 S. Fourth Ave., Ann Arbor. (734) 997-7012.

Gwen Joy art opening at Motor City Brewery, 7 p.m. Wed. 470 W. Canfield St., Detroit. (313) 832-2700.

ONGOING

"Lego Castle Adventure" at The Henry Ford, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. seven days a week. $15, $14 seniors, $11 kids. 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn. (313) 982-6001.

"Avedon Fashion Photographs 1944-2000" at Detroit Institute of Arts, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Fridays and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays. $12, $6 children. 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 833-7900.

"Accidental Mummies of Guanajuato" at Detroit Science Center, 10 a.m. Sat.-Sun. and 9 a.m. Mon.-Wed. (through Jan. 18). $24.95 adults, $22.95 seniors, $19.95 children. 5020 John R St., Detroit. (313) 577-8400.

film

THIS WEEKEND

British Television Advertising Awards 2009 at Detroit Film Theatre, 7 p.m. Fri.-Sat. and 2 p.m. Sun. $7.50, $6.50 seniors and students. 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 833-3237. (313) 833-7887.

Three Stooges Halloween Festival at Redford Theatre, 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. and 2 p.m. Sat. $5. 17360 Lahser Road, Detroit. (313) 537-2560.

"Laila's Birthday" at Detroit Film Theatre, 9:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. and 4 p.m. Sat. $7.50, $6.50 students and seniors. 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 833-3237.

SATURDAY

Midnight Movie with "Nightmare on Elm Street" at Main Art, midnight Sat. $7. 118 N. Main St., Royal Oak. (248) 263-2111.

WEDNESDAY

Brew & View with "The Hangover" at Magic Bag, 9:30 p.m. Wed. $2. 22920 Woodward Ave., Ferndale. (248) 544-3030.

live music

OUR PICK

THE WALL CLOCKS CD RELEASE PARTY

at Hard Rock Café

Local rock group the Wall Clocks will celebrate the release of its debut CD, "Odds and Beginnings." The CD release party will double as a benefit for the Karmanos Cancer Institute. Musician Chris Breest of the group Band B will open with an acoustic set. 9 tonight. $5. 45 Monroe St., Detroit. (313) 964-7625.

THIS WEEKEND

Dobbins, Krahnke and Weed at Dirty Dog Jazz Café, jazz, 6 and 8 tonight and 6, 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. $10 for some shows. 97 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe. (313) 882-5299.

Detroit Symphony Orchestra "Sonnenberg & Tchaikovsky's Pathetique" at Orchestra Hall at The Max, classical, 8 tonight-Fri. and 8:30 p.m. Sat. $19-$123. 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 576-5111.

TONIGHT

From First to Last at Magic Stick, rock, 6:30 tonight. $12. 4120 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 833-9700.

Pavel Lion at Kerrytown Concert House, folk, 8 tonight. No cover. 415 N. Fourth Ave., Ann Arbor. (734) 769-2999.

Chris Smither and Caroline Herring at The Ark, folk, 8 tonight. $22.50-$29.50. 316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. (734) 761-1451.

Tinsley Ellis at Callahan's Music Hall, blues, 8 tonight. $25. 2105 South Blvd., Auburn Hills. (248) 858-9508.

Lovvers with Friendly Foes and Electric Tickle Machine at Majestic Café, rock, 8 tonight. $5. 4120 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 833-9700.

FRIDAY

Slowind Quintet at Detroit Institute of Arts, classical, 7 and 8:30 p.m. Fri. $8, $6 seniors, $4 children. 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 833-9700.

Belcea Quartet at Rackham Auditorium , classical, 8 p.m. Fri. $20-$42. 915 E. Washington St., Ann Arbor. (734) 647-0342.

Susan Werner at the Ark, folk/rock, 8 p.m. Fri. $17.50-$24.50. 316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. (734) 761-1451.

The Mega 80's at Magic Bag, pop/rock, 8 p.m. Fri. $10. 22920 Woodward Ave., Ferndale. (248) 544-3030.

Soul Angels Night with Wiley and the Checkmates, Melvin Davis and the Party Stompers at PJ's Lager House, soul/rock, 10 p.m. Fri. $6-$10. 1254 Michigan Ave., Detroit. (313) 961-4668.

SATURDAY

Thao with the Get Down Stay Down at Majestic Café, rock, 8 p.m. Sat. $12. 4120 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 833-9700.

Doop & the Inside Outlaws with Rue Moore Counts, I, Crime and Electric Lions at PJ's Lager House, rock, 10 p.m. Sat. $5. 1254 Michigan Ave., Detroit. (313) 961-4668.

Joel Mabus at the Ark, folk, 8 p.m. Sat. $15-$22. 316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. (734) 761-1451.

Steve Blackwood Quartet at Baker's Keyboard Lounge, jazz, 9 p.m. Sat. $5. 20510 Livernois Ave., Detroit. (313) 345-6300.

SUNDAY

Christine Brewer and Craig Rutenberg at Hill Auditorium, classical, 4 p.m. Sun. $10-$50. 825 N. University Ave., Ann Arbor. (734) 764-2538.

Bishop Allen with Throw Me the Statue and Darwin Deez at Pike Room, pop/rock, 8 p.m. Sun. $10. 1 S. Saginaw, Pontiac. (248) 858-9333.

MONDAY

Blue Steel Jazz Band at Penn Theatre, jazz, 7:30 p.m. Mon. $3. 760 Penniman Ave., Plymouth. (734) 453-0870.

Har Mar Superstar at Magic Stick, rock/dance, 8 p.m. Mon. $10 in advance, $12 at the door. 4120 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 833-9700.

WEDNESDAY

Open Blues Jam with Motor City Josh and the Big Three at Callahan's Music Hall, blues, 8 p.m. Wed. No cover. 2105 South Blvd., Auburn Hills. (248) 858-9508.

Erin McKeown & Jill Sobule at the Ark, folk, 8 p.m. Wed. $15-$22. 316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. (734) 761-1451.

Gil Mantera's Party Dream at Pike Room, rock, 9:30 p.m. Wed. $10. 1 S. Saginaw St., Pontiac. (248) 858-9333.

etc.

OUR PICK

YOUMACON '09

at Hyatt Regency Dearborn

Now in its fifth year, Youmacon is Metro Detroit's annual anime convention. This year's guests include Laura Bailey and Brad Swaile (both from "Dragonball Z"), Travis Willingham and many more. 6 tonight, 1 p.m. Fri. and 8 a.m. Sat.-Sun. $20-$25 per day or $45 for three day pass. 600 Town Center Drive, Dearborn. www.youmacon.com.

THIS WEEKEND

Southfield Pavilion Antiques Exposition at Southfield Municipal Complex, 2-9 p.m. Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat. and 11a.m.-4 p.m. Sun. $8, $6 with this listing. 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield. (248) 796-5000.

SUNDAY

Southeast Michigan Train Show and Sale at Gibraltar Trade Center, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun. $5.50, children 12 and younger are free. 237 N. River Road, Mount Clemens. (586) 468-4877.

Giant Motorcycle Swap Meet at Rock Financial Showplace, 11a.m.-4 p.m. Sun. $10, $3 for kids. 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi. (248) 348-5600.