40 Reasons to Plan a Date Night in February
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!
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Pure Detroit
- Winter Blast @ Campus Martius: Feb. 8-10 & 15-17
- Empty Bowls @ Pewabic: Saturday, February 9
- Om @ The Max: Sunday, February 10
- VLNTNSDYMRKT @ The Majestic: Sunday, February 10
- Art @ The Max: Wednesday, February 13
- Hip-Hop 101 @ The Max: Saturday, February 16
Movie Night
- Aretha Franklin Tribute @ Detroit Film Theatre: Friday, February 1
- Crazy Rich Asians @ Beacon Park: Saturday, February 2
- The Gospel According to André @ Detroit Film Theatre: February 2
- Academy Awards Nominated Animated Shorts@ Detroit Film Theatre: February 8-28
- Academy Awards Nominated Documentary Shorts @ Detroit Film Theatre: February 9-23
- Loving @ Beacon Park: Saturday, February 9
- Dead Snow @ POP+Offworld: Monday, February 11
- Ready Player One @ Beacon Park: Saturday, February 16
- Black Panther & Selma @ Beacon Park: Saturday, February 23
Big Concerts
- Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox @ The Fillmore: Friday, February 1
- Cher @ Little Caesars Arena: Tuesday, February 12
- Sarah Brightman @ Fox Theatre: Wednesday, February 13
- Toni Braxton @ Fox Theatre: Thursday, February 14
- Eric Church @ Little Caesars Arena: February 15 & 16
- Kelly Clarkson @ Little Caesars Arena: Thursday, February 21
More Music
- Kaki King + Strings @ The Max: Tuesday, February 5
- American Panorama @ Detroit Symphony Orchestra: Friday, February 8
- Greensky Bluegrass @ The Fillmore: Friday, February 8
- A John Williams Celebration @ DSO: February 9-10
- Chinese New Year @ Detroit Symphony Orchestra: Tuesday, February 12
- Sarah Brightman @ Fox Theatre: Wednesday, February 13
- Appalachian Spring @ DSO: Thursday, February 14
- Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals @ The Fillmore: Friday, February 15
- Gershwin’s Porgy & Bess @ DSO: February 16 & 17
- The Wall Theatrical Extravaganza @ The Fillmore: Wednesday, Feb. 20
- West Side Story @ Detroit Symphony Orchestra: Thursday, February 21
- 2 Cellos @ Fox Theatre: Saturday, February 23
Theater & Comedy
- The Phantom of the Opera @ Detroit Opera House: February 1 – 3
- Friends! The Musical Parody @ City Theatre: February 6-10
- Adam Sandler @ Fox Theatre: Friday, February 8
- Legally Blonde The Musical @ Fox Theatre: Saturday, February 9
- Wanda Sykes @ Music Hall Center: Saturday, February 9
- The Play That Goes Wrong @ Fisher Theatre: February 12-24
- Alessandra Ferri @ Detroit Opera House: Saturday, February 16
- The Lightning Thief @ Fisher Theatre: February 26 – March 26
- Jeff Dunham Tour @ Little Caesars Arena: Thursday, February 28
Parties
- The Grand Masquerade @ The Eastern: Friday, February 1
- VegBash @ Royal Oak Farmers Market: Thursday, February 7
- Black History Month Celebration @ Detroit Marriott: Friday, February 8
- United We Brunch @ The Majestic: Saturday, February 9
- Carnevale Masquerade @ PizzaPlex: Tuesday, February 12
- The Cube Dance Show @ The Max: Friday, February 15
- Whiskey Business @ Royal Oak Farmers Market: Saturday, February 16
- Uncorked @ Detroit Symphony Orchestra: Wednesday, February 20
- Mac N’ Brews @ Royal Oak Farmers Market: Saturday, February 23
Detroit Home Games
USA Women’s Hockey @ Little Caesars Arena: Sunday, February 17
Red Wings
- Toronto Maple Leafs: Friday, February 1
- Las Vegas Golden Knights: Thursday, February 7
- Ottawa Senators: Thursday, February 14
- Philadelphia Flyers: Sunday, February 17
- Minnesota Wild: Friday, February 22
- San Jose Sharks: Sunday, February 24
- Montreal Canadiens: Tuesday, February 26
Pistons
- LA Clippers: Saturday, February 2
- Denver Nuggets: Monday, February 4
- New York Knicks: Friday, February 8
- Washington Wizards: Monday, February 11
- Indiana Pacers: Sunday, February 24
For a full list of events, happenings and the hottest new bars, restaurants and retailers, visit After 5 Detroit!
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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..
