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25 REASONS TO GET A BABYSITTER IN DECEMBER

It’s not always easy to plan a date night or even find a babysitter, but every month our sister site After 5 Detroit put 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!
SEE A SHOW:
An American in Paris @ Fisher Theatre: November 28 – December 10
Katy Perry @ Little Caesars Arena: Wednesday, December 6
Nick Offerman – Full Bush Tour @ The Fillmore Detroit: Saturday, December 9
Brian Regan @ Fox Theatre: Saturday, December 9
Home Alone in Concert @ Detroit Symphony Orchestra: Wednesday, December 13
Twas’ a Girls Night Before Christmas @ City Theatre: December 14 – 17
Too Hot to Handel @ Detroit Opera House: Saturday, December 16
98 Degrees @ Sound Board: Sunday, December 17
Music of Queen @ DSO: Saturday, November 25 & Sunday, December 26
Bret Michaels @ Sound Board: Wednesday, December 27
Chris Tucker Comedy Night Out @Sound Board: Thursday, December 28
Rick Springfield Goodbye Tour @ Sound Board: Friday, December 29
HAVE A DRINK:
Noel Night @ Midtown, Detroit (Family Friendly): Saturday, December 2
Belle Isle Holiday Stroll @ Belle Isle (Family Friendly): Friday, December 8
Santa Pub Crawl @ Downtown Royal Oak: Saturday, December 9
Ugly Sweater Party @ Hopcat Detroit: Thursday, December 14
Detroit Beer & Wine Fest @ Beacon Park: Friday, December 15
Detroit Santarchy Annual Santa Crawl @ Downtown Detroit: Saturday, December 16
SHARE A COCKTAIL – CLICK HERE for a full guide to Detroit’s hottest bars!
CELEBRATE NEW YEAR’S EVE – CLICK HERE for a full list of NYE parties!
The Drop @ Cadillac Square
Motor City Gala @ Atheneum Hotel
Resolution Ball Detroit @ The Fillmore Detroit
NYE Bash: The Music of Michael Jackson @ Detroit Symphony Orchestra
The Mega 80’s New Year’s Eve Bash @ The Magic Bag
MAKE A DINNER RESERVATION – CLICK HERE for full guide to Detroit’s top restaurants!
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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