70 Reasons to Plan a Date Night in December & 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!

Diamond’s Steak & Seafood opened a second location in downtown Royal Oak (100 S. Main Street) last month and we’re giving away a FREE dinner for two. Escape for the night and enjoy one of Chef Craig Myrand’s signature dishes, like the Signature Steak Salad, “World Famous” Filet Mignon Tips, Pan Seared Sea Scallops, or the Diamond Burger.

GIVEAWAY: Dinner for 2 at Diamond’s Steak and Seafood in Royal Oak

Enter to win a date night dinner for two (alcohol and tip not included) at Diamond’s Steak and Seafood in Royal Oak (100 S. Main Street) – valid for up to one year.

Pure Detroit

Noel Night @ Midtown: Saturday, December 1
Detroit Tailgate Party @ Beacon Park: Sunday, December 2
Home For The Holidays Silent Disco @ Beacon Park: Saturday, December 8
Miles Morales: Spider-Man Debut Issue Signing @ Vault of Midnight: Wednesday, December 12
Belle Isle Holiday Stroll: Friday, December 14
Chef’s Table Takeover @ Detroit Foundation Hotel: Saturday, December 15
After Dark – Robots @ Michigan Science Center: Thursday, December 20

Christmas Shows & Events

Detroit Urban Craft Fair @ Masonic Temple: November 30 – December 2
Jingle Bell Run @ The Corner Ballpark: Saturday, December 1
98 Degrees at Christmas @ Sound Board: Wednesday, December 5
John Legend – Christmas Tour: Thursday, December 6
Hip Hop Nutcracker @ Detroit Masonic Temple: Thursday, December 6
The Piano Guys @ Fox Theatre: Friday, December 7
A Charlie Brown Christmas @ Detroit Symphony Orchestra: Friday, December 7
Will Downing’s Soulful Sounds of Christmas @ Sound Board: Sunday, December 9
‘Twas A Girls Night Before Christmas: The Musical @ City Theatre: December 13-16
A Very Country Crhistmas @ St. Andrew’s Hall: Friday, December 14
Dashin’ Through The Bars Crawl @ Downtown: Saturday, December 15
A Christmas Brown Christmas @ Fox Theatre: Saturday, December 15
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas @ Fox Theatre: Sunday, December 16
Home Alone with the DSO: Wednesday, December 19
Straight No Chaser @ Fox Theatre: Wednesday, December 19
A Christmas Story The Musical @ Fox Theatre: December 20-22
Home For the Holidays @ Detroit Symphony Orchestra: December 21-23
Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker @ Fox Theatre: Sunday, December 23
Trans-Siberian Orchestra @ Little Caesars Arena: Saturday, December 29

New Years’ Eve Parties – Monday, December 31

Music, Comedy & Shows

Cry It Out @ Detroit Symphony Orchestra: November 15 – December 9
Aladdin @ Detroit Opera House: December 4 – January 13
The Book of Mormon @ Fisher Theatre: December 4 -9
Travis Scott @ Little Caesars Arena: Wednesday, December 5
Chase Rice @ The Fillmore: Thursday, December 6
Beethoven’s Fifth @ Detroit Symphony Orchestra: December 6 – 8
Eve 6 @ St. Andrew’s Hall: Friday, December 7
Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening @ The Fillmore: Saturday, December 8
Michelle Obama @ Little Caesars Arena: Tuesday, December 11
Bret Michaels @ Sound Board: Wednesday, December 26
Nelly @ Sound Board: Thursday, December 27
Greta Van Fleet @ Fox Theatre: December 27-30
WWE MOnday Night Raw @ Little Caesars Arena: Friday, December 28
Cedric The Entertainer @ Sound Board: Friday, December 28

Seasonal Checklist

Detroit Home Games

Lions

LA Rams: Sunday, December 2
Minnesota Vikings: Sunday, December 23

Red Wings

Colorado Avalance: Sunday, December 2
New York Islanders: Saturday, December 8
Los Angeles Kings: Monday, December 10
Ottawa Senators: Friday, December 14
Florida Panthers: Saturday, December 22
Florida Panthers: Monday, December 31

Pistons

Golden State Warriors: Saturday, December 1
OKC Thunder: Monday, December 3
Philadelphia 76ers: Friday, December 7
New Orleans Pelicans: Sunday, December 9
Boston Celtics: Saturday, December 15
Milwaukee Bucks: Monday, December 17
Atlanta Hawks: Sunday, December 23

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..

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