10 Things to Do This Weekend (April 20-23)

Enjoy the weekend with shopping, dance and theater performances, and art exhibits.
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: Featuring a soundtrack of over 40 songs from Diana Ross, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, and Marvin Gaye, Motown the Musical tells the true story behind the music legends. April 18-30. , ; 313-872-1000.

: Comedian, TV host, and radio personality Rickey Smiley will deliver comedy gold alongside some very special acts in Rickey Smiley and Friends. April 20. . , ; 313-309-4700.

: The 鈥淜ing of Bad Taste鈥 is returning to Detroit to celebrate his 71st birthday. The controversial Hairspray, Female Troubles, and Pink Flamingos director will host a gallery show, meet and greet, and dinner in Mexicantown. April 20. , .

: Artis Lane, a Canadian-born sculptor and painter, features her exhibit Emerging as a thematic rendition of traditional African existence. Also featured is Stephon Senegal, an African-American Louisiana sculptor. Through May 20. . , 52 E. Forest Ave., Detroit; 313-831-8700.

: Enjoy an afternoon out with boutique shopping, prizes, baked goods, and lunch and a movie with your favorite sweetheart. Excerpts from the musical I Love a Piano will be showing during lunch as a celebration of the music of Irving Berlin. April 20. . , ; 248-377-3300.

: The exhibition presents artist Ernestine Ruben鈥檚 photographs of the once-famed industrial complex Willow Run in Washtenaw County, which was designed by her grandfather, Albert Kahn, for Ford Motor Co. An original film, co-created by Ruben and video artist Seth Bernstein, which features an original score by composer Stephen Hartke, will accompany听the exhibit. March 11 through Aug. 20. . , ; 734-764-0395.

: Veteran percussionist Sammy DeLeon and his Latin Jazz Ensemble will play a set of danceable Latin jazz, salsa, and merengue music. Instructor Mambo Marci will hold a salsa dance workshop. April 21. . , ; 313-582-2266.

: The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is bringing innovative choreography back to Detroit with four performances of works from its expansive repertoire, including its signature piece Revelations. April 21-23. . ,; 313-237-7464.

: Directed by Jon Nguyen, artist and filmmaker David Lynch shares experiences and memories that drive听his imagination and creativity. A different Lynch full-featured film will follow each documentary screening. Eraserhead on April 21, Mulholland Dr. on April 22, and Inland Empire on April 23. April 21-23. . , ; 313-833-7900.

: Sibling dance duo Julianne and Derek Hough bring high-energy choreography and dance inspired by the elements: earth, wind, fire, and water. They鈥檒l be accompanied by the Move Company Dancers. April 23. . , ; 313-471-3200.