Things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit

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

Yuja Wang with DSO at Orchestra Hall

Acclaimed, “superstar” pianist Yuja Wang comes to town this weekend to perform Beethoven’s Piano Concerto Nov. 4 with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra led by music director Jader Bignamini. The ensemble will also perform Paul Dukas’s “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” and Saint-Saëns’s “Organ” Symphony. Organist Michael Unger is also featured. 7:30 p.m. Thurs. and 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. $19 and up. 3711 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 576-5111. Dso.org.

“Superfreak: the Rick James Story” at Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts

A play about larger-than-life rock star and the king of punk funk Rick James comes to the stage of Music Hall this weekend. Called “raw and authentic” by USA Today, the Je’Caryous Johnson and Ty James musical explores the layers of this cultural icon whose spirit lives on 20 years after his 2004 death at age 56. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri. 3 and 8 p.m. Sat. and 3 and 7:30 p.m. Sun. $49.75 and up. 350 Madison, Detroit. Musichall.org.

Bocce with the Brothers at Villa Penna

A fundraiser for Capuchin Soup Kitchen, this event includes a buffet dinner, beer and wine plus dessert from On the Rise Bakery Café live music and unlimited bocce ball. 5:30 p.m. Fri. $75. 43895 Hayes, Sterling Heights. Boccewiththebrothers.org.

Brett Goldstein at Fox Theatre

Actor, comedian, producer and podcast host Brett Goldstein brings his “The Second Best Night of your Life” tour to the Fox Theatre this weekend. Goldstein is best known as Roy Kent on the Peabody-winning Apple+ series “Ted Lasso,” which he also is a writer on and co-executive producer. 7 p.m. Fri. Remaining tickets start at $149.50 and up. 2211 Woodward, Detroit. 313presents.com.

BabyTron at Fillmore Detroit

Popular Ypsilanti rapper BabyTron returns to town for a big live show following the February release of his latest mixtape “Case Dismissed.” The 23-year-old broke through in 2019 when his song "Jesus Shuttlesworth" went viral. 7 p.m. Sat. Remaining tickets start at $82. 2115 Woodward, Detroit. Livenation.com.

South Asian Queens of Comedy: A Unique Holi Celebration at Flagstar Strand Theatre

Hosted by former Michigan State Representative Padma Kuppa, this stand-up comedy show celebrates the talents and charisma of comics Alisha Dhillon, Priya Patel and Divya Gunasekaren while also celebrating the Hindu tradition of Holi and Women’s History Month. Profits from this show will be donated to the Abhi Shah Foundation which provides hope and opportunity to local foster children and victims of human trafficking. 7 p.m. Sat. $35 and up. 12 N. Saginaw, Pontiac. Ticketmaster.com.

Marche du Nain Rouge in Midtown

A day of revelry and folklore in the city, Sunday’s Marche du Nain Rouge returns to the streets of Midtown to encounter the city’s fabled harbinger of doom. Folks don extravagant and colorful costumes and parade from Second and Canfield down Second to the Masonic Temple. After, organizers hope that visitors and residence alike stick around to patronize the area’s shops, cafes, restaurants and bars. The Peterboro Chinese restaurant (420 Peterboro at Cass), for example, will open at 3 p.m. with themed cocktail and food features. “It’s like the official start of spring here in Detroit,” says Peterboro owner Chuck Inchaustegui. The parade steps off at 1 p.m. Sun. Free. marchedunainrouge.com.

Melody Baetens