Diversions

What's goin' on in Metro Detroit this week

Melody Baetens / The Detroit News

Big shows

OUR PICKS

AN EVENING WITH ANTHONY BOURDAIN

at Michigan Theater

Bad-boy chef Anthony Bourdain is the host of the Travel Channel show "No Reservations." Some of the crazy things Bourdain is known for having done on the show include eating ant eggs, seal eyes and an entire cobra. Some of his more delicious meals include local fare from Polonia in Hamtramck and the Cadieux Café in Detroit. He will tell tales and answer questions live on stage. 8 p.m. Sat. $45-$65. 603 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor. (734) 668-8397.

MAVIS STAPLES

at Michigan Theater

At age 70, the R&B and gospel singer has had quite a career. She started in 1950 with her family band the Staple Singers. She had success well into the '70s and continues to perform. Her voice has been sampled by artists such as Salt 'n' Pepa and Ludacris, and she's recorded with the likes of Bob Dylan (her close, personal friend), Patty Griffin, Ray Charles, Natalie Merchant and others. 7 p.m. Tues. $25-$75. 603 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor. (734) 668-8397.

TONIGHT

MSTRKRFT at Crofoot Ballroom , electro/punk, 8 tonight. $20. 1 S. Saginaw St., Pontiac. (248) 858-9333.

FRIDAY

The Steve Harvey Morning Show Live at MotorCity Casino, radio show, 6-10 a.m. Free. 2901 Grand River Ave., Detroit. (313) 237-7711.

Dan Auerbach with Justin Townes Earle and Jessica Lea Mayfield at Majestic Theatre , rock, 7 p.m. Fri. $20. 4140 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 833-9700.

Montgomery Gentry at The Palace of Auburn Hills , country, 7:30 p.m. Fri. $15-$55. 6 Championship Drive, Auburn Hills. (248) 377-0100.

Bob Dylan at Fox Theatre , folk, 7:30 p.m. Fri. $39.50-$70. 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 471-6611.

Ron White at Michigan Theater , comedy, 7:30 p.m. Fri. $45.75. 603 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor. (734) 668-8397.

The Charlatans at University of Michigan , rock, 8 p.m. Fri. and 2 p.m. Sun. $15. 500 S. State St., Ann Arbor. (734) 936-4000.

Ska Is Dead IV with Mustard Plug, the Toasters, Voo Doo Glow Skulls, Deals Gone Bad and the Johnstones at Magic Stick , ska/punk, 8 p.m. Fri. $15. 4120 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 833-9700.

The Cult at Fillmore Detroit , rock, 8 p.m. Fri. $29.50-$39.50. 2115 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 961-5450.

The Comedians of Chelsea Lately at Royal Oak Music Theatre , comedy, 8 p.m. Fri. $37.50. 318 W. Fourth St., Royal Oak. (248) 399-2980.

Don Henley at Caesars Windsor , classic rock, 9 p.m. Fri. $67.85-$113.85. 377 Riverside Drive, Windsor. (800) 991-7777.

SATURDAY

Hatebreed at Harpo's , metal, 4 p.m. Sat. $20-$25. 14238 Harper Ave., Detroit. (313) 824-1700.

How Sweet the Sound at Joe Louis Arena , gospel, 6 p.m. Sat. $5-$7. 600 Civic Center Drive, Detroit. (313) 471-6606.

Eric Benet with Mint Condition and Ledisi at Music Hall Center for the Arts , R&B, 8 p.m. Sat. $49.75-$79.75. 350 Madison St., Detroit. (313) 887-8501.

Bouncing Souls with Bayside and Broadway Calls at Majestic Theatre , punk, 8 p.m. Sat. $20. 4140 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 833-9700.

All Stars of Comedy with Earthquake, Sheryl Underwood, George Willborn and Arie Spears at Fox Theatre , comedy, 8 p.m. Sat. $48-$78. 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 471-6611.

Joan Osborne with the Homes Brothers and Paul Thorn at Macomb Center for the Performing Arts , pop/roots, 8 p.m. Sat. $32-$52, $30-$47 seniors, students and military, $17-$27. 44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Township. (586) 286-2222.

MONDAY

AFI with Gallows at Fillmore Detroit , punk, 7:30 p.m. Mon. $26 in advance, $28 day of show. 2115 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 961-5450.

WEDNESDAY

Keb' Mo' at Michigan Theater , blues, 7:30 p.m. Wed. $26-$50. 603 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor. (734) 668-8397.

Skinny Puppy at Royal Oak Music Theatre , industrial, 9 p.m. Wed. $27-$30. 318 W. Fourth St., Royal Oak. (248) 399-2980.

visual arts/museums

THIS WEEKEND

Blood Bath City's "MASKED" in Downtown Mount Clemens , 10 a.m. today-Sat. Free. Main Street, Mount Clemens. (586) 469-8666.

Monthly Bazaar Arts Weekend at Russell Bazaar , 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri. Free. 1600 Clay Ave., Detroit. (313) 972-7009. (313) 972-7009.

ONGOING

"A Serenade of Colors: The Paintings of Marvalisa Coley" at Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays (through Dec. 4). $8, $5 seniors and children. 315 E. Warren Ave., Detroit. (313) 494-5808.

"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.

live music

OUR PICKS

THE SOUNDS OF SEATTLE

at Magic Bag

Take yourself back to the heyday of flannel shirts and coffeeshops as two '90s-era tribute bands take the stage at the Magic Bag. See Ten, a Pearl Jam cover band, and Badmotorfinger, a Soundgarden cover band, perform. 8 p.m. Fri. $10. 22920 Woodward Ave., Ferndale. (248) 544-3030.

GAL COSTA

at Hill Auditorium

This Brazilian pop star is known for her sensuous voice and as an driving force in the Tropicalia movement. She'll perform with acclaimed guitarist Romero Lubambo. 8 p.m. Sat. $10-$46. 825 N. University St., Ann Arbor. (734) 764-2538.

THIS WEEKEND

Spencer Barfield Quartet at Dirty Dog Jazz Café, jazz, 6 tonight-Sat. $10 for some performances. 97 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe Farms. (313) 882-5299.

TONIGHT

Escape the Fate at Eagle Theatre , rock, 6:30 tonight. $13.50. 15 S. Saginaw St., Pontiac. (248) 858-9333.

The Phenomenal Handclap Band with Lettercamp at Majestic Cafe , rock, 9 tonight. $8. 4120 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 833-9700.

FRIDAY

Keith Terry and the Slammin' All-Body Band at Hill Auditorium , rhythm/pop, 7 p.m. Fri. $5-$10. 825 N. University Ave., Ann Arbor. (734) 764-2538.

The Spinto Band with Generationals and Pepi Ginsberg at Pike Room , rock, 7 p.m. Fri. $8. 1 S. Saginaw St., Pontiac. (248) 858-9333.

Black Heart Procession with Thunderbirds are Now, Bellini, Prussia and Zoos of Berlin at Crofoot Ballroom, rock, 7 p.m. Fri. $10. 1 S. Saginaw St., Pontiac. (248) 858-9333.

Melissa Greener at Salon Pavlina, folk, 7:30 p.m. Fri. $15. 32413 Northwestern Highway, Farmington Hills. (248) 207-3668.

Rochester Symphony concert at St. Paul's United Methodist Church , classical, 8 p.m. Fri. $25, $10 students. 620 Romeo St., Rochester. (248) 651-4181.

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

Detroit Symphony Orchestra performs "Scheherazade" at Orchestra Hall at The Max, classical, 8 p.m. Fri. $25. 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 576-5111.

Bernice Lewis with Dave Boutette at Trinity House Theatre , folk, 8 p.m. Fri. $15, $12 subscribers. 38840 W. Six Mile, Northville. (734) 464-6302.

The Juliets with Social Studies, Kittens Ablaze and Timmy Monger at PJ's Lager House , pop/rock, 9 p.m. Fri. No cover. 1254 Michigan Ave., Detroit. (313) 961-4668.

The Pulse at B.Boomers Bar and Grille , rock, 9 p.m. Fri. No cover. 16006 Southfield Road, Allen Park. (313) 928-8570.

SATURDAY

Manna and Quail with the Great Fiction, Back to the River Back to the Forest and Farewell Republic at Crofoot Ballroom , pop/rock, 8 p.m. Sat. $5. 1 S. Saginaw St., Pontiac. (248) 858-9333.

Odayin CD release party at Hayloft , rock, 8 p.m. Sat. $10. 140 N. Main St., Mount Clemens. (586) 933-3503.

Deastro with Max Tundra and Junk Solo at Magic Stick , electro/pop, 8 p.m. Sat. $12. 4120 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 833-9700.

Benedict Arnold, A Gang and the Cause at Northern Lights Lounge , rock, 9 p.m. Sat. $5. 660 W. Baltimore St., Detroit. (313) 873-1739.

Mars Attacks with Rockabilly Strangers and DJ Del Villareal at Club Above at the Heidelberg, rockabilly, 9 p.m. Sat. $7, $9 for ages 18-20. 215 N. Main St., Ann Arbor. (734) 663-7758.

OKGo at Blind Pig , pop/rock, 9:30 p.m. Sat. $12. 208 S. First St., Ann Arbor. (734) 996-8555.

SUNDAY

Kenn Cox and Donald Walden CD release party at Cliff Bell's , jazz, 4-7 p.m. Sun. Donations accepted. 2030 Park Ave., Detroit. (734) 845-1143.

Chasing Street Lights, Frandy, A Death Among Us and Mike Vasas and the Beasts of Burden at Pike Room, pop/rock, 5 p.m. Sun. $10 in advance, $12 day of. 1 S. Saginaw St., Pontiac. (248) 858-9333.

Fall Civic Experience at The Max M. Fisher Music Center , classical, 6 p.m. Sun. $25. 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 576-5111.

Grosse Pointe Symphony Orchestra with cellists Ken Kubota and Anthony Elliott at University Liggett School, classical, 7 p.m. Sun. $15, $12 seniors. 1045 Cook Road, Grosse Pointe Woods. (313) 882-0077.

Jeremy Kittel at the Ark , folk, 7:30 p.m. Sun. $15-$22. 316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. (734) 761-1451.

Tab Benoit at Callahan's Music Hall , blues, 8 p.m. Sun. $25. 2105 South Blvd., Auburn Hills. (248) 858-9508.

Eluveitie at Blondies Detroit , rock, 8 p.m. Sun. $20. 2281 W. Fort St., Detroit. (313) 964-1000.

The Grates at Magic Stick , rock, 8 p.m. Sun. $8 in advance, $10 at the door. 4120 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 833-9700.

MONDAY

Ghostface Killah with Blu and Exile, Fashawn and Skyzoo at Blind Pig , hip-hop, 9:30 p.m. Mon. $23. 208 S. First St., Ann Arbor. (734) 996-8555.

TUESDAY

Barrage at Troy Athens High School , folk/pop, 7 p.m. Tues. $20, $10 students and seniors. 4333 John R. St., Troy. (248) 823-2900.

David Wilcox at the Ark , folk, 8 p.m. Tues. $20-$27. 316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. (734) 761-1451.

WEDNESDAY

The Fiery Furnaces with Dent May and Cryptacize at Magic Bag , rock, 8 p.m. Wed. $12. 22920 Woodward Ave., Ferndale. (248) 544-3030.

Real Estate at Majestic Café , rock, 9 p.m. Wed. $7. 4120 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 833-9700.

film

TONIGHT

The Canadian Scene: "Pontypool" at Detroit Film Theatre, 7 tonight. $7.50, $6.50 seniors, students and members. 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 833-3237.

Brew & View with "Inglourious Basterds" at Magic Bag, 9:30 tonight. $2. 22920 Woodward Ave., Ferndale. (248) 544-3030.

THIS WEEKEND

The Canadian Scene: "It's Not Me, I Swear!" at Detroit Film Theatre, 7 p.m. Fri and 4 p.m. Sat. $7.50, $6.50 seniors, students and members. 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 833-3237.

"My Fair Lady" at Redford Theatre, 8 p.m. Fri. and 2 and 8 p.m. Sat. $4. 17360 Lahser Road, Detroit. (313) 537-2560.

British Television Advertising Awards 2009 at Detroit Film Theatre , 9:30 p.m. Fri., 7 and 9:30 p.m. Sat. and 2 and 4 p.m. Sun. $7.50, $6.50 seniors, students and members. 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 833-3237.

stage/comedy

OUR PICK

'A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM'

at Hilberry Theatre

See Shakespeare's classic about a fairy world, performed by the talented theater students of Wayne State University and directed by long-time professor Joe Calarco. 8 p.m. Fri., 2 and 8 p.m. Sat. and 2 p.m. Wed. $25-$30. 4743 Cass Ave., Detroit. (313) 577-2972.

THIS WEEKEND

"Wizard of Oz" at Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre , 7 tonight-Sat. and 2 p.m. Sun. $15, $10 seniors, students and children. 911 N. University St., Ann Arbor. (734) 764-2538.

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

"I Ought to Be in Pictures" at Box Theatre , 8 tonight-Sat. $16, $14 seniors and students. 70 Macomb Place, Mount Clemens. (586) 954-2677.

Comedian J Chris Newberg at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle , 8 tonight and 8 and 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. $8-$18. 269 E. Fourth St., Royal Oak. (248) 542-9900.

Comedian Megan Mooney at Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase , 8 tonight and 8 and 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. $9-$12 in advance, $11-$14 at the door. 314 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor. (734) 996-9080.

"Night of the Living Abreact: The Hot Mess Chronicles" at the Abreact Performance Space , 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Donations accepted. 1301 W. Lafayette Blvd., Detroit. (313) 378-5404.

ONGOING

"Ethel Merman's Broadway" at Gem Theatre , 2 p.m. today, 8 tonight-Sat., 3 p.m. Sat., 2 and 6 p.m. Sun. and 8 p.m. Wed. (through Dec. 31). $37. 333 Madison Ave., Detroit. (313) 963-9800.

"Escanaba" at Purple Rose Theatre , 8 tonight-Sat., 3 p.m. Sat. and 2 p.m. Sun. (through Dec. 19). $20-$25. 137 Park St., Chelsea. (734) 433-7673.

"The Secret Garden" at Green Oak Historic Township Hall , 7 p.m. Fri-Sat. and 2 p.m. Sun. (through Nov. 15). $10-$12, $8-$10 seniors and children. 10789 Silver Lake Road, South Lyon. www.thephoenixplayers.org.

TUESDAY

"The Kite Runner" with Arian Moayed and Sorab Wadia at Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tues. (also 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13). $10, $5 seniors and students. 44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Township. (586) 286-2222.

etc.

TODAY

"Joe Louis: The Great Black Hope" with author Richard Bak at Lorenzo Cultural Center , 11 a.m. today. Free. 44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Township. (586) 445-7348.

Chili Wars II, benefit for St. Clair Shores Cops for Kids at Barrister House , 6 tonight. $8. 21801 Harper Ave., St. Clair Shores. (586) 435-5458.

FRIDAY

Bowlapalooza at Colonial Lanes, 8 p.m. Fri. $20 or $90 for a team of five. 1950 S. Industrial Highway, Ann Arbor. (800) 482-1455.

SATURDAY

Westacres 35th annual Craft Fair at Westacres Clubhouse , 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. $2. 3700 Westacres Drive, West Bloomfield Township. (248) 420-1420.

Veterans Day Parade at Chapter 9 Headquarters, noon Sat. Free. 2951 Woodward Ave., Detroit. metrodetvetcoalition.t35.com

Owl Festival at Oakwoods Metropark , 6-10 p.m. Sat. $4. 32911 Willow Road, New Boston. (734) 782-3956.

Extreme Monster Truck Nationals at The Palace of Auburn Hills , 7 p.m. Sat. $12.50-$30. 6 Championship Drive, Auburn Hills. (248) 377-0100.

SUNDAY

Native American Dance at Detroit Institute of Arts , 2 p.m. Sun. $8, $6 seniors, $4 children. 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 833-7900.

Celtic New Year's Party at Gaelic League & Irish American Club , 3-8 p.m. Sun. $10. 2068 Michigan Ave., Detroit. (313) 885-5618.

Shaolin Warriors at Macomb Center for the Performing Arts , 4 p.m. Sun. $32-$42, $30-$37 for seniors, students and military. 44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Township. (586) 286-2222.

MONDAY

Duff Goldman "Ace of Cakes" Book Signing at Borders, 7 p.m. Mon. Free. 612 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor. (734) 668-7652.

TUESDAY

Lost Mariners' Remembrance at Dossin Great Lakes Museum , 6 p.m. Tues. $15, $10 members. 100 Strand Drive, Detroit. (313) 833-1801.

WEDNESDAY

Veterans Day Breakfast with Jack Molloy and his Swing Time Band at Grosse Pointe War Memorial, 7:45 a.m. Wed. $10, free for Grosse Pointe veterans. 32 Lake Shore Drive, Grosse Pointe. (313) 881-7511.