Need to get some one-on-one time with your sweetheart? There are tons of fun events coming to Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor that you and your partner will love.
Here, you’ll find a list of events coming to Macomb, Oakland, Wayne and Washtenaw county. Plus, find some tips on why date nights are so important and get some ideas for at-home dates, too.
Check them out and start planning your next date night.
Not finding an event that fits your and your partner’s interests? Check out our online calendar for more date night events and things to do with your family.
Local events
Looking for something fun to do with your sweetheart this month? Here are some fun upcoming events in southeast Michigan to try.
Josh Blue “The Freak Accident Tour”
Feb. 16-18, 2023
- Address: Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, 310 S. Troy St., Royal Oak
- Cost: $20-$30
Parents can enjoy a night out with their friends or spouse to see comedian, Josh Blue at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle.
Winter Blast
Feb. 17-19, 2023
- Address: Downtown Royal Oak area
- Cost: Free
Enjoy free skating, live music, ice sculptures, a snow slide, zip line, food trucks and more.
Silent Mardi Gras Party
Feb. 17-19, 2023
- Address: Ugly Dog Distillery, 218 S. Main St., Chelsea
- Cost: $10
Parents can enjoy a night out to celebrate Mardi Gras. Wear your best mask and join for festive drinks, delicious food and of course, beads. The cover includes Whoa Silent Disco and one complimentary drink ticket for a Hurricane Cocktail. Whoa Tacos Food Truck will be outside.
Cottage & Lakefront Living Show – Detroit
Feb. 23-26, 2023
- Address: Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi
- Cost: $12
Features include The Beach, Cottage Living Seminars Stage, Cottage Art Show, Lakefront Marketplace and the Water & Woods Photo Contest. Exhibits focus on spring, summer and year-round cottage and lakefront living.
Depths of Wikipedia Live
Feb. 23, 2023
- Address: Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, 310 S. Troy St., Royal Oak
- Cost: $24
Join @depthsofwikipedia creator Annie Rauwerda on a journey through Wikipedia’s most interesting corners.
Detroit Autorama
Feb. 24-26, 2023
- Address: Huntington Place, 1 Washington Blvd., Detroit
- Cost: $23-$25/general admission
Enjoy a weekend full of fun with customs, hot rods, trucks, motorcycles and more.
Night Light Hike
Feb. 24, 2023
- Address: Elizabeth Park, 4250 Elizabeth Park Drive, Trenton
- Cost: $5/person
Go on a naturalist led night hike to see creatures at night in Elizabeth Park. Lanterns with red lights will be provided. Registration required.
T.J. Miller – The Philosophy Circus Tour
Feb. 24-26, 2023
- Address: Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, 310 S. Troy St., Royal Oak
- Cost: $30-$40
Parents can enjoy a night out with one of the most sought after comedians in the world, T.J. Miller.
The Satin Doll Revue
Feb. 25, 2023
- Address: Bert’s Warehouse Theatre, 2739 Russell St., Detroit
- Cost: $45/general admission, $60/premier seating, $100/VIP tickets
Parents can enjoy a night out to hear The Black Bottom Jazz Showcase ft. The Satin Doll Revue at Bert’s Warehouse Theatre. It will feature songs from the late jazz greats.
Jeff Dye with Nardos Osterhart and Brett Mercer
March 2-4, 2023
- Address: Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, 310 S. Troy St., Royal Oak
- Cost: $15-$20
Parents can enjoy a night out to see Jeff Dye, a nationally touring comedian, actor, host, prankster and Bigfoot Enthusiast.
The Rudicks Sibling Tour
March 8, 2023
- Address: Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, 310 S. Troy St., Royal Oak
- Cost: $20
Parents can head to Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle with their friends or spouse to see Leah Rudick and Andrew Rudick.
Jon Rudnitsky with Greg Sharp
March 9, 2023
- Address: Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, 310 S. Troy St., Royal Oak
- Cost: $20
Parents can enjoy a night out with their friends or spouse to see Jon Rudnitsky at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle.
Hip-Prov All-Stars Comedy Show
March 21, 2023
- Address: Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, 310 S. Troy St., Royal Oak
- Cost: $15
Parents can see Hip-Prov, which is a game show where comics and improvisers compete in short-form improv games and hip-hop challenges.
Comedian David Nihill
March 22, 2023
- Address: Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, 310 S. Troy St., Royal Oak
- Cost: $25-$35
Parents can join comedian Dave Nihill for a night of real Irish comedy at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle.
Comedian Chris Porter with Cody Calebra and Garri Madera
March 23-25, 2023
- Address: Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, 310 S. Troy St., Royal Oak
- Cost: $15-$20
Parents can enjoy a night out with their friends or spouse to see comedian, Chris Porter at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle.
Comedian Vicki Barbolak with Justin Pedick
March 30-April 1, 2023
- Address: Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, 310 S. Troy St., Royal Oak
- Cost: $20-$25
Parents can enjoy a night out with their friends or spouse to see comedian, Vicki Barbolak at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle.
Comedian Jeff Leeson with Tim Finkel and Peggy Beattie
April 2, 2023
- Address: Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, 310 S. Troy St., Royal Oak
- Cost: $25
Parents can enjoy a night out with their friends or spouses to see comedian, Jeff Lesson at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle.
Annie
April 25-30, 2023
- Address: Fisher Theatre, 3011 E. Grand Blvd., Detroit
- Cost: $35-plus
See little orphan, Annie in one of the best-loved musicals of all time. The open captioned performance will be at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 28, 2023. The performance is 2 hours and 40 minutes long, including an intermission.
Macomb Ballet Company Presents The Little Mermaid
April 28-30, 2023
- Address: Macomb Center for Performing Arts, 44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Township
- Cost: $20
Follow The Little Mermaid on her magical journey under the sea and delight in colorful fish, slithering eels, majestic jellyfish, an evil Sea Witch and a tale of true love. The show runs for 90 minutes and includes an intermission.
Motor City Comic Con
May 19-21, 2023
- Address: Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi
- Cost: $30-$40/Friday adult pass, $40-$50/Saturday adult pass, $35-$45/Sunday adult pass, $85-$95/Weekend adult pass
Cosplay your favorite comic characters, meet-and-greet with graphic novel big wigs, check out movie screenings, character Q&As and more.
Ann Arbor Water Lantern Festival
June 3, 2023
- Address: Martindale Beach, 4570 Huron River Pkwy., Milford
- Cost: $32.95-plus
Enjoy music, food trucks and an incredible sight as thousands of floating lanterns reflect unique messages of love, hope and happiness. Other festival merchandise is available to purchase.
Date night tips
Carving out time as a couple is an important way to keep your relationship healthy. Read these posts to learn how you can make time for your sweetie. Plus, find at-home date night ideas and cheap things to try.
- It’s tough for busy parents to find time for one another but it’s really important that you do. Find out why date night is important and how you can pencil it in.
- Are you feeling more like roommates than lovers? Get tips on how you can put the spark back in your relationship and avoid relationship mishaps.
- Date night doesn’t have to be expensive. Skip the five star restaurant and get some one-on-one time in with these cheap date night ideas.
- Need a little romance on your next date night? Try some of these lovey-dovey activities offered in metro Detroit and Ann Arbor.
- Don’t feel like going out tonight? Put the kids to bed early and embrace time with each other at home with these fun ideas.
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