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25 REASONS TO GET A BABYSITTER IN APRIL

It’s not always easy to plan a date night or even find a babysitter, but every month our sister site After 5 Detroit puts together a list of the top events, happenings and reasons to mark your calendar and head out on the town. So whether you’re planning a date, a girls night out or mommy just needs a drink, here’s a heads up on our favorite things happening this month!
MUSIC + MUSICALS:
Justin Timberlake @ Little Caesars Arena: Monday, April 2
Andy Grammer @ St. Andrew’s Hall: Tuesday, April 3
Tale As Old As Time (DISNEY) @ Detroit Symphony Orchestra: Tuesday, April 3
Philip Philips @ The Majestic: Saturday, April 7
School of Rock (TICKET GIVEAWAY) @ Fisher Theatre: April 10 – 22
Jack White @ Little Caesars Arena: Thursday, April 19
Women Rock @ Detroit Symphony Orchestra: April 20 – 22
Camila Cabello @ The Fillmore: Wednesday, April 25
RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles @ The Fox Theatre: Sunday, April 29
LOTS OF LAUGHS:
Lewis Black @ The Fillmore: Saturday, April 7
Jay and Silent Bob Get Old @ The Fillmore: Saturday, April 10
Todrick Hall @ The Majestic: Wednesday, April 18
Bill Murray, Jan Vogler & Friends @ The Fillmore: Wednesday, April 18
Tim Allen @ The Fox Theatre: Friday, April 20
PARTY LIKE IT’S 1999:
Saved by the 90s @ St. Andrew’s Hall: Saturday, April 7
Bacon Bash @ Royal Oak Farmers Market: Saturday, April 7
Detroit Whisky Festival (TICKET GIVEAWAY) @ Eastern Market: Friday, April 13
Vodka Rox (TICKET GIVEAWAY) @ Royal Oak Farmers Market: Saturday, April 14
Detroit Gin & Vodka Festival @ Eastern Market: Friday, April 27
Boozin Through the 90s Bar Crawl @ Downtown Detroit: Saturday, April 28
Spring Fever Beer Fest @ Royal Oak Farmers Market: Saturday, April 28
SPECIAL EVENTS:
Freep Film Festival @ Detroit (multiple locations): April 11 – 15
Detroit City Football Club – Opening Day @ Keyworth Stadium: Saturday, April 14
Maks, Val + Peta Live @ The Fox Theatre: Saturday, April 21
Stars on Ice @ Little Caesars Arena: Saturday, April 28
Try something new – CLICK HERE for a list of restaurants opening this spring!
For a full list of events, happenings and the hottest new bars, restaurants and retailers, visit After 5 Detroit!
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About Kerry Doman
Kerry Doman is the founder and CEO of LittleGuide Detroit and After 5 Detroit. She has lived downtown Detroit for 10+ years and still calls the city home with her husband and son. As a relatively new mom, she’s excited to explore downtown with her family and hopes you’ll enjoy doing the same!
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