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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!
Get dressed up and enjoy a red carpet evening on an island away from home! Enter to win a pair of tickets to Monte Carlo Night at the Belle Isle Boat House on Saturday, March 9th.
Pure Detroit
- Detroit Restaurant Week: March 1-3
- The Beach Detroit @ 1001 Woodward: March 1-31
- Tattoo Pop-Up Shop @ John Varvatos: March 1-3
- Autorama @ Cobo Center: March 1-3
- Paczki Run @ Hamtramck: Saturday, March 2
- Quinn XCII @ The Fillmore: Friday, March 15
- Marche Du Nain Rouge @ Midtown: Sunday, March 24
- All Things Detroit @ Eastern Market: Sunday, March 31
St. Patrick’s Day
- St. Patrick’s Day Parade @ Corktown: Sunday, March 10
- Corktown Paddy’s Parade Party: Sunday, March 10
- St. Patrick’s Day Party @ Beacon Park: Saturday, March 16
- Detroit Irish Festival @ Downtown Detroit: Sunday, March 17
Big Concerts
- Michael Buble @ Little Caesars Arena: Friday, March 1
- Mariah Carey @ Fox Theatre: Friday, March 8
- Meek Mill @ Fox Theatre: Saturday, March 9
- KISS @ Little Caesars Arena: Wednesday, March 13
- Justin Timberlake @ Little Caesars Arena: Monday, March 25
- Mumford & Sons @ Little Caesars Arena: Wednesday, March 27
More Music
- Heroes and Villains @ Detroit Symphony Orchestra: March 1 – 3
- Andrew McMahon @ The Fillmore: Friday, March 1
- State Champs @ The Fillmore: Saturday, March 2
- Soul Clap @ TV Lounge: Saturday, March 2
- Switchfoot @ The Fillmore: Sunday, March 3
- Classical Roots @ Detroit Symphony Orchestra: March 8 & 9
- West Coast High @ The Fillmore: Sunday, March 10
- Mahler Symphony No. 5 @ Detroit Symphony Orchestra: March 14 – 16
- Motor City Blues Festival @ Fox Theatre: Saturday, March 16
- The Musical Box @ The Fillmore: Tuesday, March 19
- Rain – A Tribute to the Beatles @ Fox Theatre: Friday, March 22
- Sibelius Violin Concerto @ Detroit Symphony Orchestra: March 22 & 23
- Experience Hendrix @ Fox Theatre: Saturday, March 23
- Il Divo @ Fox Theatre: Thursday, March 28
- The Music of David Bowie @ DSO: Saturday, March 30
Theater & Comedy
- The Lightning Thief @ Fisher Theatre: March 1 – 10
- The House on Poe Street @ Detroit Repertory Theatre: March 1 – 17
- Shen Yun @ Detroit Opera House: March 1 – 10
- WWE Live @ Little Caesars Arena: Saturday, March 9
- Festival of Laughs @ Fox Theatre: Monday, March 11
- Hamilton @ Fisher Theatre: March 12 – April 21
- Tap Dogs @ Fox Theatre: Thursday, March 14
- Alvin Ailey Opera @ Detroit Opera House: March 15-17
- The Secret World of Og @ Detroit Opera House: Saturday, March 23
- Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella @ Fox Theatre: March 29-31
Parties
- After Dark: Mardi Gras @ Michigan Science Center: Friday, March 1
- Monte Carlo Night @ Belle Isle Boat House: Saturday, March 9
- Drinks x Design @ Hunt Street Station: Thursday, March 14
- Hollywood in Detroit @ Detroit Film Theatre: Thursday, March 14
Sporting Events
- Harlem Globetrotters @ Little Caesars Arena: Saturday, March 2
- UM v MSU Basketball Watch Party @ Beacon Park: Saturday, March 9
- Detroit Roller Derby @ Masonic Temple: Saturday, March 9
- Motor City Madness @ Little Caesars Arena: March 11 & 12
Red Wings
- New York Rangers: Thursday, March 7
- Tampa Bay Lightning: Thursday, March 14
- New York Islanders: Saturday, March 16
- New Jersey Devils: Friday, March 29
- Boston Bruins: Sunday, March 31
Pistons
- Toronto Raptors: Sunday, March 3
- Minnesota Timberwolves: Wednesday, March 6
- Chicago Bulls: Sunday, March 10
- LA Lakers: Friday, March 15
- Toronto Raptors: Sunday, March 17
- Orlando Magic: Thursday, March 28
- Portland Trail Blazers: Saturday, March 30
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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