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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