Things to do this week in Metro Detroit
Here are six ideas for getting out and about in Metro Detroit this weekend
Ari Shaffir at Fillmore Detroit
Once the air clears from the Tigers home opener festivities, the Fillmore Detroit will host comedian Ari Shaffir as he comes through town as part of his “Wrong Side of History Tour.” The New York City-born comic and podcaster is known for his blue and sometimes dark comedic material. 8 p.m. Fri. $27.50 and up. 2115 Woodward, Detroit. Livenation.com.
Hash Bash in Ann Arbor
Marijuana activists and enthusiasts will gather as they have for more than 50 years to celebrate the sweet leaf at the U-M Diag. Expect politicians and supporters to speak, and this year’s event will also honor activists who have recently died, including poet John Sinclair. Noon Sat. Free. 913 S. University, Ann Arbor.
Girlschool at Token Lounge
Billed as their final North American tour ever, pioneering all-female British hard rock group Girlschool will play Westland this weekend. In July, the foursome released their first album in eight years “WTFortyfive?," a reference to the 45th anniversary of their formation in London, England. Labelmates Alcatrazz opens the show along with all-male hard rock group Lillian Axe. 6:30 p.m. Sat. $25-$140. 28949 Joy, Westland. (734) 513-5030. Tokenlounge.com.
The Erotic Poetry and Music Festival at the Loving Touch
This annual evening of titillating performances, provocative prose, spoken word, art, music and more returns for its 35th anniversary show. This year’s lineup features live painting from Jody Bauman, burlesque from Lushes LaMoan, spoken word from the Impaler and many more. 7 p.m. Sat. $20. 22634 Woodward, Ferndale. (248) 820-5596. facebook.com/EroticPoetryandMusicFestival.
Bad Bunny at Little Caesars Arena
The ground-breaking King of Latin Trap, rapper and singer Bad Bunny will bring his “Most Wanted” tour to LCA Saturday. The Puerto Rican star’s third solo album “El Último Tour Del Mundo” became the first all-Spanish language album to top the Billboard 200 and his follow up “Un Verano Sin Ti” is the first Spanish-language album nominated for Album of the Year at the Grammy Awards. 8 p.m. Sat. $126.95 and up. 2645 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 471-7000. 313presents.com.
All Things Detroit Day at Eastern Market
A day-long event showcasing and celebrating small businesses and local artists with handcrafted goods, food, home goods, gifts and more. This is the 10th year for the event, which was founded by Jennyfer Crawford-Williams. Noon-5 p.m. $5 admission or $10 for beat-the-crowd admission with 10 a.m. entry. 2934 Russell, Eastern Market. events.allthingsticketing.com/events/ATD10.
Melody Baetens