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For winter, we can't complain. Temperatures will be in the 40s this weekend. Here are reasons to get out of the house. Cheers.
Friday
Miles Davis Tribute:- The stylistic journeys of Miles Davis are explored by a band led by Detroit trumpet masters Rayse Biggs and Dwight Adams. 7 and 8:30 p.m. Free with Detroit Institute of Arts admission. More details.
Detroit Blues Review: Brett Lucas, Thornetta Davis, Ivory Clark, and Tosha Owens. 8 p.m. Tickets $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Otus Supply, 345 E. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale
Saturday
Chase Rice: Country music singer, songwriter and reality TV personality. 7 p.m. The Fillmore Detroit, 2115 Woodward Ave., Tickets $65 to $108.
Pistons: The up-and-down team plays the Oklahoma City Thunder, which includes Carmelo Anthony and Russell Westbrook..5 p.m. Little Caesars Arena. Ticket info.
Salsa party: Dance lessons from Marci Iwrey, 9-10 p.m., followed by music from Los Gatos and a DJ, 10-12:30 p.m., The Cube, Fisher Music Center, 3111 Woodward Ave. $25. Tickets.
Book discussion: Presentation on "The Dawn of Detroit" by author Tiya Miles, followed by discussion with local historians. Her award-winning book about "slavery’s American legacy and one of its most misunderstood cities." 2-5 p.m., Detroit Public Library Main Branch, 5201 Woodward Ave. Light refreshments. Free. Details.
Redford Theater anniversary: Landmark's 90th anniversary brings a screening of "That's Entertainment" movie. 17360 Lahser Rd., Detroit $5. Tickets.
Friday and Saturday
Ann Arbor Folk Festival: More than just folk music. Friday 6 p.m. and Sat urday 6:30 p.m., though online tickets for Saturday are sold out. Check here for availability. $42.50-$60. Hill Auditorium. 825 North University Avenue, Ann Arbor.
Friday-Sunday
Meridian Winter Blast : Live entertainment, food, skating, marshmallow roasting and winter slide. Campus Martius in downtown Detroit. Friday 4 -11 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m- 11 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. $3. Kids under three free. More info.
Dauphin Island: A play about the risks when two displaced souls intertwine. Friday 8:30 p.m., Saturday 3 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Detroit Repertory Theatre, 13103 Woodrow Wilson. $17 advance, $20 at door.
Sesame Street Live: Generations of kids have grown up with these characters. Friday 11 a.m.; Saturday 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.; Sunday Noon and 4 p.m. Fox Theatre. Tickets $16-$59.
