Theater
The Mountaintop
This play by Katori Hall reimagines iconic civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s last day of life, offering an unusually human portrayal of a larger-than-life historical figure. The production won the prestigious Olivier Award for best new play in 2010, making Hall the award’s first ever Black, female recipient. Feb. 4-March 8. $52+. Detroit Public Theatre, 3960 3rd Ave., Detroit; detroitpublictheatre.org
Kinky Boots
Beloved for its hilarious, feel-good dialogue and its infectious Cyndi Lauper score, this six-time Tony Award-winning musical follows the true story of Charlie, a jaded, second-generation shoe factory owner whose business takes off after he collaborates with Lola, a drag performer, on a new line of footwear. Feb. 5-8. $35+. Fisher Theatre, 3011 W Grand Blvd., Detroit; broadwayindetroit.com
The Simon & Garfunkel Story
Revisit the career of one of the most beloved acts in American music history when this Grammy Award-winning tribute show makes a stop at the Fisher Theatre this month. Talented performers take the audience through the backstory of the legendary duo through hits like “Mrs. Robinson,” “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” and “The Sound of Silence,” offering a perfect introduction for new listeners and a nostalgic treat for veteran fans. Feb. 28. $54+. Fisher Theatre, 3011 W Grand Blvd., Detroit; broadwayindetroit.com
Film
Concerning My Daughter
This nuanced film by Korean writer and director Lee Mi-rang follows Green, a headstrong and independent professor who is forced to move back into her mother’s home with her lesbian partner in tow. As a professional caretaker for the elderly, Green’s mother juggles the intense emotional demands of her work with her struggle to accept and understand her daughter’s life choices. Feb. 7. No cost. State Theatre, 233 S State St., Ann Arbor; marquee-arts.org
Dirty Dancing in Concert
One of the most memorable films of the ’80s gets a singable, danceable upgrade at the Fisher Theatre this month. The digitally remastered 1987 film will play on a full-size cinema screen while live musicians perform the iconic soundtrack, breathing new life into this nostalgic coming-of-age classic. Stick around after the film’s conclusion for a dance party with the band. Feb. 15. $77+. Fisher Theatre, 3011 W Grand Blvd., Detroit; broadwayindetroit.com
Linda Linda Linda
Three days out from their high school festival, bandmates Kei, Kyoko, and Nozomi are on the hunt for a new lead vocalist for their band. When they land on Son, a talented Korean exchange student with a less-than-perfect command of the Japanese language, they must race against the clock to prepare their songs in time. Feb. 19. No cost. State Theatre, 233 S State St., Ann Arbor; marquee-arts.org
Music
Marsalis’s Swing Symphony with Paradise Theatre Big Band
Legendary trumpeter, composer, and bandleader Wynton Marsalis leads this collaboration between his Paradise Theatre Big Band and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra as they perform works by Pulitzer Prize-winning composers, including the world premiere of Rhiannon Giddens and Michael Abels’s suite from the opera Omar. Feb. 6-8. $21+. Orchestra Hall, 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit; dso.org
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The ’90s R&B collective behind top-20 singles like “Only You,” “Peaches & Cream,” and “Cupid” will celebrate 30 years of hits with a stop at Detroit’s Fox Theatre this month. The show will kick off with support from hip-hop duo Total (“Kissin’ You,” “Can’t You See”) and Grammy Award-winning vocalist Case, whose early-2000s hits “Missing You” and “Livin’ It Up” garnered him two Grammy Award nominations. Feb. 14. $66+. Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313presents.com
New Edition/Boyz II Men/Toni Braxton
Three of the most influential groups in R&B history will hit the road this year as supergroup New Edition shares the stage with ’80s contemporaries Boyz II Men and ’90s hitmaker Toni Braxton. Combined, the three acts boast 11 Grammy Awards and nearly 200 million albums sold worldwide. Feb. 20 $110+. Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313presents.com
Sensory-Friendly Concert: Motown Hits
Designed for individuals with sensory sensitivities, this event seeks to welcome those who feel excluded by the quiet, formal parameters of the traditional symphony experience. The judgment-free environment means audience members can feel free to be themselves and enjoy the power of music in a safe, friendly environment. Tenor saxophonist Charles Prophet Jr. will lead his band through a 45-minute interactive program featuring beloved Motown hits. After the concert, activity stations welcome guests to experiment with instruments, dancing, and even crafts. Feb. 22. No cost. The Peter D. and Julie F. Cummings Cube, 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit; dso.org
Comedy
T.J. Miller
The award-winning comedian, actor, producer, and screenwriter is best known for portraying computer programmer Erlich Bachman in the hit HBO sitcom Silicon Valley. Since leaving the show in 2017, Miller has appeared in various films, including Deadpool 2 and Ready Player One. His latest stand-up special, The Philosophy Circus, showcases the performer’s talent as a clown, juggler, and ventriloquist. Feb. 26-28. $42.15. Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, 310 S Troy St., Royal Oak; comedycastle.com
Art
The Just and the Blind
Spoken-word artist Marc Bamuthi Joseph and composer/violinist Daniel Bernard Roumain collaborate as The Just and the Blind, a performance art project that explores the reality of racial profiling and the prison industrial complex through a series of short sketches that combine dance, music, and spoken word. The project is framed by striking images from acclaimed photographer Brittsense and animations by illustrator Xia Gordon. Feb. 27-28. $18+. Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, 315 E Warren Ave., Detroit; thewright.org
This story originally appeared in the February 2026 issue of Hour Detroit magazine. To read more, pick up a copy of Hour Detroit at a local retail outlet. Click here to get our digital edition.
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