Things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit

Here are eight ideas for getting out and about in Metro Detroit this weekend

Hamtramck vs. Dearborn charity basketball game at Hamtramck Community Center

The third annual charity basketball game between schools in Hamtramck and Dearborn is this weekend. Local politicians and community leaders are expected to attend, and proceeds will be split between charities in Palestine and Yemen to help residents pay for Ramadan necessities. The winning team gets bragging rights until next year’s event. 6:30-10 p.m. Fri. $10 adults, $5 for those 12 and younger. 11350 Charest, Hamtramck. Tickets available at the door or ateventbrite.com/e/799993521157.

“To Kill a Mockingbird” at Fisher Theatre

Emmy Award-winning actor Richard Thomas stars as Atticus Finch in Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird.” This is a new play by Academy Award winner Aaron Sorkin, directed by Tony Award winner Bartlett Sher. 7:30 p.m. Thurs. and Fri., 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sat. and 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sat, plus more dates through March 17. $99 and up. 3011 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit. (313) 872-1000. broadwayindetroit.com.

Roscoe Hall II at Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center

Chef and artist Roscoe Hall II of Birmingham, Alabama, will come to Birmingham, Michigan, this week for an opening reception and artist talk for his new display “Eidetic Recipes.” Rosco, who competed on season 18 of Bravo’s award-winning competition series “Top Chef” will be part of an artist talk at 11 a.m. Sat. The open reception is 5 p.m. Fri. and the exhibit, which also includes works by Heather A. Kelly, Robert Beras and the students of Dan Keller, runs through April 18. 1516 S. Cranbrook, Birmingham. BBArtCenter.org.

“The Vagina Monologues” at Emerald Theater

Macomb County-based nonprofit Turning Point is hosting its annual performance of “The Vagina Monologues” featuring local speakers and emceed by Rebecca Concepcion and Kevin Johnson. This year the fundraising performance falls on International Women’s Day. The stage production is based on dozens of interviews done by playwright and activist V (formerly Eve Ensler). Doors open at 6 p.m. Fri. and the show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $35. 31 N. Walnut, Mount Clemens. turningpointmacomb.org.

Michael Kosta at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle

A senior corresponded for “The Daily Show,” stand-up comedian Michael Kosta is in town this weekend for four shows at the Comedy Castle with opener Michael McDaniel and emcee Hannah Osborne. If you don’t know Kosta from the satirical news program, maybe you’ve seen him on “Crowd Goes Wild” on Fox Sports 1 or his podcast “Tennis Anyone.” He’s got a one-hour Comedy Central special titled “Michael Kosta: Detroit. NY. LA.” streaming now on Paramount+ and YouTube. 7:15 and 9:45 p.m. Fri. and 7 and 9:30 p.m. Sat. $25. 310 S. Troy, Royal Oak. Comedycastle.com.

“Material Advantage” at Matrix Theatre

Detroit playwright Sean Paraventi uses his city as a backdrop for his latest comedy, “Material Advantage,” which is about family, street smarts and staying sober. “Coming from a very nuclear family, I have always been fascinated by non-traditional families,” said Paraventi in a press release about his new show. “I am grateful that I was able to explore that through these characters.” 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. and 3 p.m. Sun. through March 24. $25 for general admission. 2730 Bagley, Detroit. matrixtheatre.org.

Glass Blossom and Bloom at Glass Academy

Enjoy live glass-blowing demonstrations and shop for a keepsake to take home. This year’s signature pieces are solid glass eggs and a variety of limited-edition glass sheep figurines. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat.-Sun. 25331 Trowbridge, Dearborn. Glassacademy.com.

Matisyahu at El Club

Alternative reggae and rock musician Matisyahu rolls through town in support of his new EP, “Hold the Fire,” which he released last month on his own label Fallen Sparks Records. The Grammy Award-nominated singer and songwriter is donating $1 of every ticket sold on this tour to the Last Prisoner Project, a nonprofit dedicated to cannabis criminal justice reform. Clydeways opens the show. 7 p.m. Sat. $48.95. 4114 W. Vernor Hwy., Detroit. (313) 757-7942. Elclubdetroit.com.

Melody Baetens