Things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit

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

Dearborn Restaurant Week

Kicking off Friday, this city-wide promotion aims to highlight all the diverse and delicious cuisine Dearborn has to offer, from burgers to broasted chicken to baklava. More than two dozen restaurants will have $15, $25 and $40 meals Friday through April 28. Visit dearbornrestaurantweek.com for a full list of participating businesses and the deals they'll offer.

Kathy Griffin at Royal Oak Music Theatre

Emmy and Grammy Award-winning comedian, best-selling author and television host Kathy Griffin brings her “My Life on the PTSD List” to Royal Oak this weekend. 7 p.m. Fri. $49.50-$84.50. 318 W. Fourth, Royal Oak. (248) 399-3065. Royaloakmusictheatre.com.

Detroit Festival of Laughs at Fox Theatre

Prepare to bust a gut downtown Friday night when this stacked line up of stand-up comedians takes the stage at the Fox Theatre. Sommore, Lavell Crawford, Tony Roberts, Don “DC” Curry, Coco and Teddy Carpenter are all scheduled to appear. 8 p.m. Fri. $59 and up. 2211 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 471-7000. 313presents.com.

Sweet Honey in the Rock at Christ Church Cranbrook

Hear acclaimed vocal group Sweet Honey in the Rock perform their spiritual a capella music as part of their 50th anniversary. The show is a production of the Cranbrook Project, a nonprofit which aims to encourage collaboration between activists, artists, academics and the interfaith community. 7 p.m. Sat. $45-$80. 470 Church Road, Bloomfield Hills. www.ccc-info.org/sacred.

The Stylistics and the Spinners at Music Hall for the Performing Arts

Warm up your weekend with some Philadelphia soul from the Stylistics along with classic tunes from R&B vocal group the Spinners who originated in Ferndale, Michigan and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame just last year. 8 p.m. Sat. $40 and up. 350 Madison, Detroit. (313) 887-8500. Musichall.org.

Nicki Minaj at Little Caesars Arena

Calling all Barbz! Hip-hop queen Nicki Minaj brings her “Pink Friday 2 World” tour to Detroit with special guest Monica. Minaj will play her hits and songs from her new album “Pink Friday 2,” which is out now. Doors open at 7 p.m. and concert is set to start at 8:30 p.m. Sat. Remaining seats start at $162. 2645 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 471-7000. 313presents.com.

St. Patrick Irish Festival at St. Patrick Senior Center

Grab your best green gear and head to the 47th annual St. Pat Irish Festival which has three stages of Irish dancing, live music, Irish food, drinks, a big raffle and lots of family-friendly fun. 1-8 p.m. Sun. Free parking. 58 Parsons, Detroit. stpatsrctr.org.

Melody Baetens