Top Shows Blooming In Detroit This May
Catch the must-see shows lighting up Detroit
Detroit is blooming with must-see shows this May! From laugh-out-loud comedy nights to chart-topping artists, there's something for everyone. May is serving up back-to-back hits, so here's your chance to make it A-May-zing and let your entertainment calendar blossom!
Here Is A Sneak Peek Of What's Happening
The Rat Pack Lounge
May 18, 2025, Meadow Brook Theatre
"Frank, Dean, and Sammy return from the heavens for one final swing-fueled mission in a night of unforgettable music and heart."
Step into a world of tuxedos, martinis, and timeless charm as 'The Rat Pack Lounge' brings the legendary trioFrank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr.back from the afterlife for one last night of crooning. With a mission to help a down-and-out lounge owner honor a forgotten promise, these icons of cool deliver laughter, redemption, and toe-tapping hits in this nostalgic celebration of swing and soul by James Hindman and Ray Roderick.
Detroit Opera - The Central Park Five
May 10 - 18, 2025, Detroit Opera House
"A searing operatic retelling of injustice, Anthony Davis' Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece brings truth to the stage with raw musical brilliance."
Experience the raw emotion and powerful storytelling of Anthony Davis' acclaimed opera 'The Central Park Five', as it makes its Detroit debut. This gripping work unpacks the harrowing true story of five young men of color wrongfully convicted in 1980s New York. Through a poignant fusion of jazz, gospel, and modern classical music, the opera not only tells their story but delivers a stirring critique of racial injustice and the failings of the legal system.
Shakira
May 22, 2025, Little Caesars Arena
"From global bangers to dazzling dance moves, Shakira's explosive new tour celebrates women and power in pure pop spectacle."
The global queen of rhythm is back! Shakira sets arenas ablaze with her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran' world tour, a vibrant celebration of resilience, rhythm, and womanhood. Known for unforgettable hits like 'Whenever, Wherever' and 'Hips Don't Lie', the Colombian superstar fuses Latin flair with pop prowess in a show that's part dance party, part cultural celebration. This is more than a concertit's a global phenomenon.
Shrek Rave
May 24, 2025, The Fillmore
"It's dumb, it's wild, and it's absolutely swamp-tacularjoin the ultimate ogre-themed party of the year."
Get ready to rave like it's a fairy tale gone rogue at Shrek Rave! With DJs spinning party anthems worthy of a swamp kingdom and green-themed cocktails to match, this high-energy bash lets your inner ogre loose. Whether you're vibing to nostalgic hits or showing off your finest Shrek cosplay, expect chaotic fun, outrageous dancing, and a night that proves being cool is officially overrated.
Ralph Barbosa and Rene Vaca
May 31, 2025, Masonic Temple Theatre
"Two comedic powerhouses share the stage for a night of laid-back laughs, razor-sharp wit, and pure joy."
Comedy fans, buckle up for a double-dose of hilarity as Ralph Barbosa and Rene Vaca hit the road together! With Barbosa's viral charm and Vaca's dynamic stage presence, this joint tour brings together two of the brightest rising stars in stand-up. Between Netflix hits, YouTube fame, and appearances alongside comedy legends, these two are redefining what it means to be funny. One stage, two icons, endless laughs.
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