17 Things to Do This Weekend (Feb. 14-16)

Blake’s annual Chili Cook Off, a dog show in Novi, the 2025 Cupid’s Undie Run for neurofibromatosis, and more fun things to do this weekend in metro Detroit.
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Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Look no further than this handy guide, which is where we include details on some of our favorite upcoming events this weekend including Blake’s 9th Annual Chili Cook Off, the Motor City Winter Dog Classic, Cupid’s Undie Run for neurofibromatosis, and more happening in metro Detroit Feb. 14-16, 2025.

Come from Away

Based on a true story, this Tony Award-winning musical follows events in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, after more than 7,000 airplane passengers and crew members were forced to land there on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001. The passengers find themselves embraced as honorary Newfoundlanders by the town’s welcoming residents, forming enduring friendships as they prepare to return home and face the reality of the terrorist attacks. Feb. 11-16. $45+. Fisher Theatre, 3011 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit; broadwayindetroit.com.

The Angel Next Door

This “comedy that’s in love with theater, about people in love with theater,” is set in a Newport mansion in 1948 and features playwrights, actors, a “young star-struck author,” and the housekeeper who would like nothing more than for everyone to leave. Feb. 12-March 9. $19+. Meadow Brook Theatre, 378 Meadow Brook Road, Rochester; mbtheatre.com.

Motor City Winter Dog Classic

Sanctioned by the American Kennel Club, this dog show will see more than 200 AKC breeds compete each day. Plus, educational demonstrations, conformation judging, and breed seminars. Feb. 13-16. $10 for adults, free/kids 12 and under, $10 for parking. Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi; motorcitywinterdogclassic.com.

Disney on Ice Presents Let’s Dance

Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy have become DJs and are mixing up music to go along with stories performed by cutting-edge figure skaters and acrobats. Some of the stories at this performance are Wish, Frozen 2, The Lion King, Moana, and The Little Mermaid. Feb. 13-16. $22+. Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313presents.com.

DSB: America’s Favorite Tribute to Journey

DSB, which has been called the “next best thing” to Journey, give a concert experience that features some of your favorite Journey classics. Feb. 14. $41-$59. Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, 44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Township; macombcenter.com.

Broadway Love Songs

Bring your significant other and fall in love all over again with live performances of the love songs featured in some of your favorite classic Broadway musicals including The King and I, Cinderella, South Pacific, and West Side Story. Feb. 14-16. $20+. Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center, 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit; dso.org.

Kairos

Ann Arbor’s Theatre Nova will host the world premiere of this new play by Lisa Sanaye Dring. Gina and David find their newly official union tested when a revolutionary medical procedure offers to extend life indefinitely for a small group of patients, leaving the newlyweds to grapple with the weight of love and commitment in a postmortality world. Feb. 14-March 16. $30. Theatre Nova, 410 W. Huron St., Ann Arbor; theatrenova.org.

Cupid’s Undie Run Detroit

Strip down to your best Valentine’s Day underwear, brave the cold, and go on a run to raise funds and awareness for neurofibromatosis, a genetic disorder that causes tumors to grow on the body’s nerves. Feb. 15. Raise money or donate to participate. Tin Roof Detroit, 47 E. Adams Ave., Detroit; my.cupids.org.

Soul, Rock & Pop

Whether you enjoy soul tunes, rock hits, or pop bops, this show has it all with tribute performances to Billy Joel, John Lennon, Whitney Houston, John Legend, Lionel Richie, Michael Jackson, and more. Feb. 15. $30-$35. O’Leary Performing Arts Center, 6500 Middlebelt Road, Garden City; michiganphil.org.

Winterfest

The Mall at Partridge Creek is embracing the snow and cold with a Winterfest event that includes ice carving, ice stilt walkers, arts and crafts, face paintings, and special treats. As part of the event, stores at the mall will be offering special discounts. Feb. 15. No cost for admission. The Mall at Partridge Creek, 17420 Hall Road, Clinton Township; shoppartridgecreek.com.

Blake’s 9th Annual Chili Cook Off

This annual event pits chili made by local chefs as well as home cooks against one another to determine who makes the best chili in the area. Awards include overall judges’ choice, 4 legged, 2 legged, no legged and exotic. Live music and drinks, too. Feb. 15. $23 general admission. Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill, 17985 Armada Center Road, Armada; blakefarms.com.

Fireworks and Flannels

This inaugural event kicks off with a Flannel Fun Run and kids’ entertainment followed by horse-drawn wagon rides, an illuminated walking path, art projects, food trucks, and live entertainment. A wintertime fireworks display closes the event. Feb. 15. No cost for admission. Fees apply for the race. Waterford Oaks County Park, 1702 Scott Lake Road, Waterford Township; oakgov.com.

Exit Laughing

Four Southern ladies played bridge together once a week for 30 years. When one of them dies, the other three “borrow” her ashes from the funeral home for one last card games and a wild night that includes strippers, a police raid, and more. Rated mature for profanity and sexual innuendo. Now- Feb. 22. $24+. The Farmington Players, 32332 W. 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills; farmingtonplayers.org.

The Body Eclectic ‘25

Award-winning American artist Carole Morisseau showcases humanity’s complications through painting, assemblage, pottery, and three-dimensional pieces. Now-Feb.28. No cost for admission. Lawrence Street Gallery, 22620 Woodward Ave., Suite A, Ferndale; lawrencestreetgallery.com.

Pushing Boundaries

This art exhibit features the work of seven highly regarded Michigan artists who push boundaries with their work. Featured artists are Jeanne Bieri (painting and fibers), Boisali Biswas (fibers and weaving), Terry Lee Dill (drawing, painting, and sculpture), Nanci La Bret Einstein (mixed media, sculpture, digital photography, drawing, and painting), Meighen Jackson (drawing, painting, and sculpture), Jay Knapp (mixed media, sculpture, and drawing), and David Velez Felix (ceramics). Now-March 5. No cost for admission. The Janice Charach Gallery, 6600 W. Maple, West Bloomfieldcharachgallery.org.

Confederates

This play by Dominique Morisseau explores racism and gender biases by telling the stories of two Black women who lived in America 160 years apart but are bonded through history. Now-March 16. $49. Detroit Public Theatre, 3960 3rd Ave., Detroit; detroitpublictheatre.org

Bangladeshi Diaspora Exhibit

This first-ever exhibit exploring metro Detroit’s Bangladeshi American community includes artifacts, textiles, folk art, and even contributions from area students. Now-May 11. No cost for admission, donations appreciated. Hamtramck Historical Museum, 9525 Joseph Campau Ave., Hamtramckhamtramckhistory.com.  

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