DIA: Prior to the 2019 Oscars this Sunday, the Detroit Institute of Arts will be screening all of the short and live-action films nominated for the award ceremony. Feb. 8 鈥 28. $9.50.听Detroit Film Theatre,听5200 Woodward Ave., 313-833-4005;听Detroit;
West Side Story:听Conductor Leonard Slatkin helps close out the American music festival with this performance featuring lively music from the classic听West Side Story听among works from other composers. Feb. 21 & 22. $15+.听Grosse Pointe Unitarian Church, 17150 Maumee Ave., Grosse Pointe;听313-831-1250;
My Favorite Murder:听Podcasters Georgia Hardstark and Karen Kilgariff discuss cases of true crime while adding their comedic take. Feb. 22. $44.50+. Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit;听313-309-4700;
Storytelling Festival:听The 32nd annual festival will feature entertaining stage as well as spoken word performances. Feb. 23. $25.听The Ark, 316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor; 734-761-1800;
2Cellos:听This concert will feature music from 2Cellos鈥 October album,听Let There Be Cello. Feb. 23. $47.50+.听Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 800-745-3000;
Palmer Woods Music in Homes: Presenting private performances in the historic homes of Detroit鈥檚 Palmer Woods district, the concert series will host a jazz ensemble that pays homage to听late and great African-American musicians and composers for Black History Month. Feb. 23. $50. Palmer Woods Association, Detroit;听313-891-2514;听
Chelsea Cutler: The 21-year-old singer and songwriter of the 2017 hit 鈥淵our Shirt鈥 will be performing songs from her 2018 album, 鈥淪leeping with Roses II.鈥听Feb. 23. $15+. Saint Andrew鈥檚 Hall,听431 E. Congress Street, Detroit; 313-961-8961,
Detroit Cocktail Camp: Learn how to shake, mix, and muddle a cocktail with a听few of metro Detroit鈥檚 best bartenders at this 21-and-up event. Feb. 23. $48.听Lost River, 15421 Mack Avenue,听Detroit,
Mac N鈥 Brews: Sample some of metro Detroit鈥檚 heartiest mac n鈥 cheese dishes and beer at this craft brews and comfort food festival, which includes a lineup of 40 local restaurants and breweries. Feb. 24. $50+.听Royal Oak Farmers Market, 316 E 11 Mile Rd, Royal Oak;听
Morris Day and The Time: Recruited to the Warner Bros. label by fellow Minneapolis native, Prince, Morris Day and The Time has put together an impressive musical catalogue that sets them apart from other musicians of the 鈥80s. Reunited since 2008, The Original 7ven 鈥 as the group is also referred 鈥 is better than ever. Feb. 24 $38+.听Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel, 2901 Grand River Ave., Detroit; 313-309-4700;
What are you doing this weekend? Let us know in the comments below!
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