Metro Events Guide: Escape into music and theatre this weekend in metro Detroit
Discover unique arts and culture events in metro Detroit happening Jan. 29 through Feb. 4, 2026.
Detroit Symphony Orchestra's Orchestra Hall.
From rocking folk to film classics, metro Detroit’s musical soul is blasting at full volume this weekend. Prepare your ears for some great performances from here to Ann Arbor, and see the sights of local art across multiple venues and forms.
Upcoming events (Jan. 29 to Feb. 4)
Process + Perception exhibition
Detroit Artists Market
Thursday Jan. 29 through Feb. 21
Free
The Detroit Artists Market’s Process + Perception exhibition explores the techniques and results of careful layering in both 2D and 3D works of art. Curated by Andy T., the exhibit promises a range of artworks from “quiet and contemplative, to intense and overwhelming”. It’s open every Tuesday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. until well into February.
The Piano Lesson
Detroit Repertory Theatre
Jan. 9 through March 15
$35
Sit feet away from a moving performance that will immerse you in a familial conflict over legacy. In the latest installment of the Detroit Repertory Theatre’s performance of playright August Wilson’s Century Cycle, siblings Berniece and Boy Willie have a dispute over an heirloom piano and whether it should be seen as a wealth of family history or a profitable antique that could fund their futures.
Epic Film Scores
Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Friday, Jan. 30 through Sunday, Feb. 1
$20.95+
Nothing sets a tone like a film’s score. Sit back and travel across worlds, times, and emotional highs and lows with the a soundtrack composed of Hollywood’s best, from Alfred Hitchcock’s suspenseful shrieking “Psycho” track to epics you can hum along to, like the “Star Wars” theme. The live performance by the Detroit Symphony and conductor Steve Reineke lasts about two hours.
Ann Arbor Folk Festival
The Hill Auditorium
Friday, Jan. 30 to Saturday, Jan. 30
$50+
Jam out to a set of phenomenal performers two days and help raise money for The Ark, a place known for being the heart of folk, roots, and acoustic music in Ann Arbor. Featuring Amos Lee, The Crane Wives, Jon Muq, Rabbitology and more, you can hear seasoned artists perform live and find new favorites.
Plymouth Ice Festival
Downtown Plymouth
Friday, Jan. 30 to Sunday Feb. 1
Free
Come chill out with some breathtaking ice sculptures at the Plymouth Ice Fest. You’ll be able to explore the charming downtown and watch live ice-carving demonstrations. Plus, there’s also a zipline available if you’re in need of an extra thrill.
