Fun things to do in February

Big thanks to my neighbor for putting this EXTENSIVE list of fun things to do:

DETROIT RED WINGS - JOE LOUIS ARENA
Ticketmaster: 248-645-6666

THEY'RE BACK!
Feb. 1 vs. St. Louis Blues; 7:30 pm
Feb. 2 at Columbus Blue Jackets; 7 pm
Feb. 5 vs. Calgary Flames; 7:30 pm
Feb. 7 at St. Louis Blues; 8 pm
Feb. 9 vs. Edmonton Oilers; 2 pm
Feb. 10 vs. L.A. Kings; 12:30 pm
Feb. 13 vs. St. Louis Blues; 7:30 pm
Feb. 17 at Minnesota Wild; 6 pm
Feb. 19 at Nashville Predators; 8 pm
Feb. 21 vs. Columbus Blue Jackets; 7:30 pm
Feb. 23 vs. Nashville Predators; 7 pm
Feb. 24 vs. Vancouver Canucks; 5 pm
Feb. 27 at L.A. Kings; 10:30 pm
March 3 vs. Chicago Blackhawks; 12:30 pm


DETROIT PISTONS - Ticketmaster

Feb. 1 vs. Cleveland Cavaliers; 7:30 pm
Feb. 3 vs. L.A. Lakers; 1 pm
Feb. 4 at New York Knicks; 7:30 pm
Feb. 6 vs. Brooklyn Nets; 7:30 pm
Feb. 8 vs. San Antonio Spurs; 7:30 pm
Feb. 9 at Milwaukee Bucks; 8:30 pm
Feb. 11 vs. New Orleans Hornets; 7:30 pm
Feb. 13 vs. Washington Wizards; 7:30 pm
Feb. 19 vs. Memphis Grizzlies; 7:30 pm
Feb. 20 at Charlotte Bobcats; 7 pm
Feb. 22 at Indiana Pacers; 7 pm
Feb. 23 vs. Indiana Pacers; 7:30 pm
Feb. 25 vs. Atlanta Hawks; 7:30 pm
Feb. 27 at Washington Wizards; 8 pm


MOTOR CITY CASINO HOTEL - 2901 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, www.motorcitycasino.com; 313-237-7711; Ticketmaster, 800-745-3000

Feb. 7 Aaron Lewis
Feb. 10 Sunday Brunch & Jams - Cool Jazz with Kimmie Horns
Feb. 14 The Whispers


DETROIT OPERA HOUSE -
313-237-7464; www.michiganopera.org

Feb. 1-3 Dance Theatre of Harlem
2/13 - 3/10 The Lion King
March 21-24 Alvin Alley American Dance Theater

CAR & MOTORCYCLE SHOWS

Feb. 1-3 Int'l Motorcycle Show; Suburban Collection Showplace, Novi; 248-348-5600

March 8-10 Autorama; Cobo Center; 248-373-1700, www.CoboCenter.com


DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Orchestra Hall, Max M. Fisher Music Center, Detroit; www.dso.org or 313-576-5111

Feb. 1 Civic Jazz Live; 6:45 pm
Feb. 1 The Jack DeJohnette Group (jazz); 8 pm
Feb. 2 The Flannery Brothers (tiny tots); 10 am
Feb. 2 Young Person's Guide; 11 am
Feb. 2-3 Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto
Feb. 6 Keyboard Conversation
Feb. 7 Beethoven Sonata Marathon
Feb. 8 Beethoven Symphonies 3 and 8
Feb. 8 Chamber Music of Detroit
Feb. 9-10 Beethoven Symphonies 4 and 5
Feb. 11 & 25 WSU Mondays at the Max
Feb. 14 Beethoven Symphonies 1 and 6
Feb. 15-16 Beethoven Symphonies 2 and 7
Feb. 17 Sphinx Competition
Feb. 21-24 Beethoven's Ninth
Feb. 24 Red Carpet Bash; 6 pm
Feb. 28 Neighborhood Concert: Mozart and Hayden; 7:30; Berman Center for the Performing Arts, 6600 W. Maple; West Bloomfield Twp
2/28 - 3/3 Mozart and Haydn


FOX THEATRE - Ticketmaster

1/24 - 2/18 Sesame Street Live: Elmo Makes Music
Feb. 21 Lord of the Dance
Feb. 23 Experience The Beatles with Rain
Feb. 27 Buddy Guy and Jonny Lang
March 2-3 Hair
March 7 Sarah Brightman -- Dreamchaser


DETROIT ZOO - www.detroitzoo.org; 248-541-5717

Feb. 9-10 Wild Winter African Adventure
March 9-10 Wild Winter Safari Social
Animals After Dark (weekends in March, Friday-Sunday)

HAPPENINGS AROUND TOWN:
Ticketmaster: 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com
Joe Louis Arena: 313-983-6606
Fox Theatre: 313-471-6611 olympiaentertainment.com
Cobo Arena: 313-983-6616
The Palace: 248-377-0100; www.palacenet.com
Masonic Temple: 313-832-2232; www.masonicdetroit.com

thru Feb. 24 LEGO® Architecture: Towering Ambition; The Henry Ford, Dearborn; 313-962-6001, www.thehenryford.org

Feb. 1 Cultural Exchange; 6-10 pm; music & dance, cuisine from city restaurateurs; $1 minimum donation requested; 586-446-2489, www.sterling-heights.net

Feb. 2 Michigan State vs. Michigan (college hockey); Joe Louis Arena; 313-396-7575, OlympiaEntertainment.com

Feb. 6 Blogging 101 Workshop; 4-6 pm; light snacks provided; Shoreliner Restaurant, Anchor Bay Middle School-South, 48650 Sugarbush, Chesterfield Twp; RSVP to Jeff by Feb. 4 at: 586-716-8100 ext. 304, jeff.payne@voicenews.com

Feb. 7 Alan Jackson; The Palace of Auburn Hills; T.M.

Feb. 7 Community Supper at St. Ronald; free meal; 5-6:30 pm; 17701 Fifteen Mile, Clinton Twp; 586-792-1190

Feb. 7 Sauerkraut Dinner; 5-7 pm; $10/adults, $5 ages 3 to 11; Immanuel Lutheran Church, 415 N. Ninth Street, St. Clair; 810-329-7174

Feb. 8 Euchre Tournament; 6:30; $12 includes cash prizes, snacks, dessert bar; St. Isidore Catholic Community, 18201 23 Mile, Macomb Twp; Janet, 586-749-9423; Char, 586-749-5491; Sue, 586-949-6907

Feb. 9 Nuclear Cowboyz; The Palace; T.M.

Feb. 9 Comedy Show with Kevin Kramis; $15; Dooleys Carmen's Showroom, 235 N. Groesbeck Hwy; Mount Clemens; 586-954-1800, www.dooleysirish.com

Feb. 9 Mom-to-Mom Sale; 9-1; $1; early bird from 8-9 is $2; St. Margaret Church, 21201 13 Mile, St. Clair Shores; 586-296-7965

Feb. 10 The French Connection with child piano prodigy Anastasia Risikov (age 13); 2 pm; sponsored by Michigan Philharmonic; First Methodist Church, 45201 North Territorial, Plymouth; www.michiganphil.org, 734-451-2112

Feb. 12 Three Days Grace with Shinedown; Dow Event Center, Saginaw; T.M.

Feb. 12 The Avett Brothers; Hill Auditorium, Ann Arbor; T.M.

Feb. 14 Maroon 5 with Neon Trees, Owl City; The Palace of Auburn Hills; T.M.

Feb. 14 Rick Braun with Richard Elliot; Scottish Rite Cathedral at Masonic Temple; T.M.

Feb. 15 Elvis To The Max; Andiamo Celebrity Showroom, Warren; T.M.

Feb. 16 Concerto Concert; McMorran Place Center, Port Huron; T.M.

Feb. 16 The Born This Way Ball starring Lady Gaga; The Palace of Auburn Hills; T.M.

Feb.16 Richard Lewis (comedian/actor); Andiamo Celebrity Showroom, Warren; T.M.

Feb. 16 Erykah Badu; Masonic Temple; T.M.

Feb. 16 Discover Macomb Community College - Center Campus; 10-1; to register, www.macomb.edu/DiscoverMacomb

Feb. 17 Cranbrook Music Guild Chamber Series presents The Adaskin Trio and Ensemble Schumann; 3 pm; free parking; Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church Road, Bloomfield Hills; tickets: 248-645-0256, www.cranbrookmusicguild.org

Feb. 18 A Lenten Evening of Reflection Magic Carpet Theatre presents: At His Feet: Women in Scripture; 7-8:30; free; St. Peter Church, 95 Market, Mt. Clemens; 586-468-4578

Feb. 22 Soulful Sista's Tour with Regina Belle, etc; The Perani Arena; Flint; T.M.

Feb. 22-23 1964 The Tribute; McMorran Place Center, Port Huron; T.M.

Feb. 23 Comedy Show with Ken Evans; $15; Dooleys Carmen's Showroom, 235 N. Groesbeck Hwy; Mount Clemens; 586-954-1800, www.dooleysirish.com

Feb. 27 Buddy Guy and Jonny Lang; The Fox; T.M.

March 8 Travis Tritt; Andiamo Celebrity Showroom, Warren; T.M.

MACOMB CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS - Macomb Community College, 44575 Garfield, Clinton Twp; 586-286-2222, www.MacombCenter.com

Feb. 9 Traces (acrobatics, music, dance)
Feb. 10 The Jason Bishop Show (illusionist)
Feb. 14 Excursion: Detroit Symphony Orchestra; $55; 8:30-3; includes transportation to & from Lorenzo Cultural Center
Feb. 15 Ann Hampton Callaway presents The Streisand Songbook
Feb. 16 Drumline Live
Feb. 21 Pride and Prejudice
Feb. 23 The Four Bitchin' Babes presents Mid Life Vices . . . A Guilt Free Musical Revue
March 1 Cornell Gunter's Coasters, Bobby Hendricks' Drifters & The Platters


FOR SINGLES:

Feb. 12 Dinner at bd's Mongolian Grill; 6:30 pm; 29004 12 Mile, Roseville; Single Way Christian Singles group, 586-774-2119; reservations required by Feb. 11

Feb. 12 Somerset Social Ski & Golf Club monthly dance; 7-11 pm; Elks Lodge 2292, 25950 Schoenherr, Warren; 586-781-4056

Feb. 16 Valentine Dance hosted by Higher Faith Singles; 7-midnight; $7 includes D.J. music, soft drinks, snacks; Sterling Lanes banquet room, Schoenherr & 14 Mile roads; 586-212-7930


COBO CENTER: www.cobocenter.com

Feb. 15-17 Motor City Golf & Travel Show; 248-321-8234, www.motorcitygolfshow.com
Feb. 16-24 Detroit Boat Show; 734-261-0123, mbia.org
March 2 American's Best Detroit Championship; 877-BEST-118
March 2-3 Detroit Kennel Club Show; 248-644-7717


SUBURBAN COLLECTION SHOWPLACE - 46100 Grand River, Novi; 248-348-5600 or www.suburbancollectionshowplace.com

Feb. 1-3 Int'l Motorcycle Show
Feb. 6-10 Detroit Camper & RV Show
Feb. 9 The Heart of a Child fundraiser
Feb. 16 97.1 The Ticket Sports Fest
Feb. 16-17 Michigan Antique Arms Collectors
Feb. 21-24 Outdoorama and Cottage & Lakefront Living Show

THEATRE CALENDAR:
Ticketmaster: ticketmaster.com
Fisher Theatre: 313-872-1000; www.broadwayindetroit.com
Gem & Century Theatre: 313-963-9800, www.gemdetroit.com
Meadow Brook: 248-377-3300; www.mbtheatre.com
Hillberry Theatre: 313-577-2972, www.hilberry.com
Stagecrafters Baldwin Theatre: 248-541-6430, www.stagecrafters.org

thru Feb. 2 Big River; Grosse Pointe War Memorial;
32 Lake Shore Road; 313-881-4004

thru Feb. 2 An Then There Were None (murder mystery); Avon Players, 1185 Washington, Rochester; avonplayers.org or 248-606-9077

thru Feb. 3 White Lies; Meadow Brook Theatre; 248-
377-3300, www.mbtheatre.com

thru Feb. 9 Goodnight; Hilberry Theatre, 4743 Cass
Ave; Detroit, 313-577-2972, Hilberry.com

thru Feb. 10 Curtains - Musical Comedy Whodunit; Stagecrafters The Baldwin Theatre, Royal Oak; 248-541-6430

thru April 5 Detroit; Hilberry Theatre, 4743 Cass Ave;
Detroit, 313-577-2972, Hilberry.com

Feb. 13 - Next to Normal (comtemporary musical)
March 10 Meadow Brook Theatre; 248-377-3300, www.mbtheatre.com

Feb. 22 - A Catered Affair; Stagecrafters The
March 10 Baldwin Theatre, Royal Oak; 248-541-6430

Feb. 22 - Marriage; Hilberry Theatre, 4743 Cass
April 6 Ave, Detroit, 313-577-2972, Hilberry.com

March 6-17 Potted Potter; City Theatre; T.M.


CANTON VILLAGE THEATER - 50400 Cherry Hill Road, Canton; www.cantonvillagetheater.com, 734-394-5300

Feb. 1-10 Les Miserables
Feb. 8-9 Reunion at Hippie High (Murder Mystery Dinner) repeats again on March 22 & 23
Feb. 15-24 The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (done in 2 hours!)
March 2 Old Time Rock-n-Roll featuring Steve King and The Dittilies
March 7 Field Elementary School Talent Show


REFORD THEATRE - tickets $4; 17360 Lahser Road, Detroit; 313-537-2560; http://redfordtheatre.com

Feb. 8-9 Pillow Talk with Rock Hudson & Doris Day
Feb. 22-23 The Letter starring Bette Davis
March 8-9 Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory with Gene Wilder

MARK RIDLEY'S COMEDY CASTLE -
269 E. Fourth, Royal Oak, 248-542-9900, www.comedycastle.com

1/31 - 2/2 Don Friesen
Feb. 6 Fundraiser for Troy Boosters
Feb. 7-9 Dennis Regan
Feb. 14 GFA Fundraiser
Feb. 15-16 Brian Mckim
Feb. 20 Fundraiser for Friendship House
Feb. 21-23 Keith Alberstadt
2/28 - 3/2 Bobby Collins


GIBRALTAR TRADE CENTER: gibraltartrade.com
For concealed pistol license training class, register in the market office or call Aim Straight at 586-565-1403

Mt. Clemens: 586-465-6440
Feb. 1-3 Sports Cards, Antiques & Collectibles
Feb. 2 Movie Screening: The Greatest Gift
Feb. 9-10 Mom to Mom Sale / Guitar and Music Equipment Swap
Feb. 15-17 Gun & Knife Show / Holistic Festival
Feb. 16 Roller Girls/Friends Derby
Feb. 22-24 Spring Home Improvement Show / Spring Arts and Craft

Taylor: 734-287-2000
Feb. 2-3 Garage Sale Extravaganza
Feb. 8-10 Gun & Knife Show
Feb. 9-10 CPL Training
Feb. 15-17 Sports Cards, Antiques & Collectibles
Feb. 22-24 Weekend Public Market
Feb. 23 Movie Screening: The Greatest Gift


SOARING EAGLE CASINO & RESORT - Mt. Pleasant; 800-585-3737, www.soaringeaglecasino.com

Feb. 1 Jeff Foxworthy
Feb. 10 WPBA (Women's Pool Tournament) - will be televised on ESPN
Feb. 14 Till Death Do Us Part - murder mystery dinner
Feb. 15-16 The Price is Right Live!
Feb. 23 Craig Ferguson
March 3 Foreigner


MICHIGAN PHILHARMONIC - 734-451-2112,
www.michiganphil.org

Feb. 10 The French Connection with child piano prodigy Anastasia Risikov (age 13); 2 pm; First Methodist Church, 45201 North Territorial, Plymouth
March 9 A Beatles Blast; Village Theater at Cherry Hill, Canton

DOWNTOWN MOUNT CLEMENS - 586-469-4168 or www.downtownmountclemens.com

Feb. 1-3 Ice Carving Show; downtown
Feb. 3 Juried Group Show & Awards