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35 Reasons to Plan a Date Night in January & a GIVEAWAY

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!
Start making plans for a double date! Rock of Ages is coming to the Fox Theatre on January 18 & 19 and we’re giving away 4 tickets to the Friday night show!
TICKET GIVEAWAY: Rock of Ages
Enter to win 4 tickets to see Rock of Ages at the Fox Theatre on Friday, January 18 at 7:30pm
TICKET GIVEAWAY: Rock of Ages
Enter to win 4 tickets to see Rock of Ages at the Fox Theatre on Friday, January 18 at 7:30pm
Pure Detroit
- 180th New Year’s Day Champagne Toast @ Belle Isle Boat House
- Autoglow @ Ford Field
- Charity Preview Night & “After the Afterglow” @ Detroit Foundation Hotel
- North American International Auto Show @ COBO Center
- MLK Memorial Ride @ Wayne State University
- House of Vans Detroit
Music, Comedy & Shows
- GIVEAWAY – RENT @ Fisher Theatre
- ALABAMA @ Fox Theatre
- GIVEAWAY – Cirque Du Doleil Corteo @ Little Caesars Arena
- Brothers Osborne @ The Fillmore
- Vegas and The Rat Pack @ Detroit Symphony Orchestra
- GIVEAWAY – Rock of Ages @ Fox Theatre
- The Music of John Coltrane @ Detroit Symphony Orchestra
- Salsa Dance Party @ Detroit Symphony Orchestra
- U.S. Figure Skating Championships @ Little Caesars Arena
- Jess Hilarious @ MGM Grand Detroit
- King: A Filmed Record… Montgomery to Memphis @ Detroit Institute of Arts
- The Phantom of The Opera @ Detroit Opera House
- Mr. Jackson & Mr. Tompkins: A Two-Gentleman Improv Show
- Shostakovich 8 @ Detroit Symphony Orchestra
- MJ Live @ Sound Board
- Experiments in Conversation: Featuring Sam Harris & Eric Weinstein @ The Fillmore
- Tony Rock and Tony Roberts @ Sound Board
Detroit Home Games
Red Wings
- Calgary Flames: Wednesday, January 2
- Nashville Predators: Friday, January 4
- Washington Capitals: Sunday, January 6
- Montreal Canadiens: Tuesday, January 8
- Anaheim Ducks: Tuesday, January 15
- Chicago Blackhawks: Sunday, January 20
Pistons
- Utah Jazz: Saturday, January 5
- San Antonio Spurs: Monday, January 7
- Miami Heat: Friday, January 18
- Sacramento Kings: Saturday, January 19
- Milwaukee Bucks: Tuesday, January 29
- Dallas Mavericks: Thursday, January 31
For a full list of events, happenings and the hottest new bars, restaurants and retailers, visit After 5 Detroit!
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About Carrie Budzinski
Carrie Budzinski is the Vice President of LittleGuide Detroit. She grew up in Livonia and Detroit and continues to live life in both cities. Carrie loves exploring the city and finding hidden gems in the suburbs..
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