April 26, 2012 at 1:00 am This week in Metro Detroit entertainment

* By Melody Baetens * The Detroit News Fort Lean will perform Saturday. Fort Lean will perform Saturday. (Eric Anderson) big shows OUR PICK NANCY AJRAM AND AYMAN ZBIB

at MotorCity Casino Hotel

World-renowned Arabic pop star Nancy Ajram is not only a best-selling singer with seven studio albums and more than 20 million YouTube views, the Lebanon native is also considered to be one of the most influential Arabs in the world. 8 p.m. Sun. $55-$250. 2901 Grand River Ave., Detroit. (313) 309-4700 TONIGHT

Saliva at Emerald Theatre, rock, 7 tonight. $15. 31 N. Walnut St., Mount Clemens. (586) 913-1920.

Eric Hutchinson with Anya Marina at Magic Bag, pop/rock, 8 tonight. $15. 22920 Woodward Ave., Ferndale. (248) 544-3030.

Steel Panther with Running with Panthers at Royal Oak Music Theatre, rock, 8 tonight. $10.11. 318 W. Fourth St., Royal Oak. (248) 388-2980.

Salt-N-Pepa at halftime during Detroit Pistons vs. Philadelphia 76ers at The Palace of Auburn Hills, hip-hop/pop, 8 tonight. $10-$2,000. 6 Championship Drive, Auburn Hills. (248) 377-0100. FRIDAY

Detroit Music Awards at Fillmore Detroit, variety, 6 p.m. Fri. $50-$100. 2115 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 961-5450.

Rick Ross, Wale and Meek Mill at Pontiac Silverdome, hip-hop/R&B, 7 p.m. Fri. $25-$64.50. 1200 Featherstone Road, Pontiac. (248) 338-7000.

Bo Burnham at Royal Oak Music Theatre, rock/comedy, 7 p.m. Sat. $27.50. 318 W. Fourth St., Royal Oak. (248) 388-2980.

Marcel Khalife at Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts, folk/world, 8 p.m. Fri. $28-$68. 350 Madison Ave., Detroit. (313) 887- 8500. SATURDAY

Danny Brown at Emerald Theatre, hip-hop, 7 p.m. Sat. $17.50. 31 N. Walnut St., Mount Clemens. (586) 913-1920.

Gladys Knight at Caesars Windsor, soul/pop, 9 p.m. Sat. $33.90-$67.80 Canadian. 377 Riverside Dr. E., Windsor. (800) 991-7777. live music THIS WEEKEND

Rayse Biggs at Dirty Dog Jazz Café, jazz, 6 and 8:30 tonight and 6, 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. No cover. 97 Kercheval Road, Grosse Pointe. (313) 882-5299.

Detroit Symphony Orchestra "A Tribute to Elvis" with Kraig Parker at Orchestra Hall at The Max, classical/pop, 10:45 a.m. Fri. and 8 p.m. Sat. $19. 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 576-5111. TONIGHT

Leon Redbone at Cliff Bell's, jazz, 6 tonight. Sold out. 2030 Park Ave., Detroit. (313) 961-2543.

Set it Off, Divided By Friday, Squid the Whale, Go Go Gizmo and Mayor Mayor at Pike Room, pop/rock, 6 tonight. $12. 1 S. Saginaw St., Pontiac. (248) 858-9333.

Hot Chelle Rae with Action Item and Electric Touch at Crofoot Ballroom, pop/rock, 6:30 tonight. $18. 1 S. Saginaw St., Pontiac. (248) 858-9333.

Detroit Symphony Orchestra neighborhood concert "A Musical Soiree" at Berman Center for the Performing Arts, classical, 7:30 tonight. $25. 6600 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield. (313) 576-5111.

Andrew Jackson Jihad, Joyce Manor, Treasure Fleet and Clockwork at Magic Stick, folk/punk, 7:30 tonight. $12. 4120 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 833-9700.

Nanny Assis and Friends at Arab American National Museum, jazz/world, 7:30 tonight. $10, $9 museum members. 13624 Michigan Ave., Dearborn. (313) 582-2266.

Dougie MacLean at the Ark, Celtic, 8 tonight. $30. 316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. (734) 761-1451. FRIDAY

Rocky Loves Emily CD release party with Under Everyone, Quicksand Swimclub, Almost Alice, Easy Vibe and Electric Graffiti at Pike Room, pop/rock, 5 p.m. Fri. $10 in advance, $15 at the door. 1 S. Saginaw St., Pontiac. (248) 858-9333.

Horse Feathers at the Ark, alt-country, 8 p.m. Fri. $15. 316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. (734) 761-1451.

Detroit Symphony Orchestra neighborhood concert "A Musical Soiree" at First English Evangelical Lutheran Church, classical, 8 p.m. Fri. $25. 800 Vernier Road, Grosse Pointe Woods. (313) 576-5111.

Sonny Moorman at Callahan's Music Hall, blues, 8 p.m. Fri. $10. 2105 South Blvd., Auburn Hills. (248) 858-9508.

"Let's Hang On!" tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons at Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, classic pop, 8 p.m. Fri. $29-$35. 15801 Michigan Ave., Dearborn. (313) 943-2354.

Ed Stone Duet at Baker's Café No. 2, R&B/jazz, 8 p.m. Fri. No cover. 19650 Grand River Ave., Detroit. (313) 535-7938.

Tortoise with Miracle Condition at Blind Pig, rock, 9 p.m. Fri. $18. 208 S. First St., Ann Arbor. (734) 996-8555.

Horse Cave Trio and Eric Kelly and the Crooked Little Reasons at PJ's Lager House, rock, 9 p.m. Fri. $5. 1254 Michigan Ave., Detroit. (313) 961-4668.

Enoch Smith Jr. at Cliff Bell's, jazz, 9:30 p.m. Fri. $10. 2030 Park Ave., Detroit. (313) 961-2543. SATURDAY

Detroit Symphony Orchestra "I Hear A Symphony" at Virgil H. Carr Cultural Center, classical, 2 p.m. Sun. $15 and up. 311 E. Grand River Ave., Detroit. (313) 576-5111.

Benefit tribute to Boogie Woogie Red with Mr. B, Jerry "the Wolverine" Perrine, Duncan McMillan and more at Zal Gaz Grotto Club, blues, 2-6 p.m. Sat. $10-$20. 2070 W. Stadium St., Ann Arbor. (734) 663-1202.

Rodney Whitaker Sextet at Kerrytown Concert House, jazz, 7 and 9 p.m. Sat. $15-$30, $10 students. 415 N. Fourth Ave., Ann Arbor. (734) 769-2999.

Dearborn Community Chorus Spring Concert at Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, classical, 7 p.m. Sat. $7-$10. 15801 Michigan Ave., Dearborn. (313) 943-2354.

"Music from Our Masters" with Magos Hungarian Folk Band at Out of the Box Theater, traditional/folk, 7 p.m. Sat. $20, $10 children. 1165 Ford Road, Wyandotte. (734) 783-1012 or (734) 323-6823.

Classical Gas with the Michigan Philharmonic at Tipping Point Theatre, classical/pop, 7:30 p.m. Sat. $35, $60 per couple. 361 E. Cady St., Northville. (734) 451-2112.

The Diggers and Modesty Forbids at Callahan's Music Hall, Irish, 8 p.m. Fri. $8. 2105 South Blvd., Auburn Hills. (248) 858-9508.

Detroit Symphony Orchestra neighborhood concert "A Musical Soiree" at Kirk in the Hills, classical, 8 p.m. Sat. $25. 1340 W. Long Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills. (313) 576-5111.

The Smiths United, Fur, the Blueflowers and Superbomb at Magic Bag, pop/rock, 8 p.m. Sat. $8. 22920 Woodward Ave., Ferndale. (248) 544-3030.

Chamber Music Society of Detroit presents Matthias Goerne and Leif Ove Andsnes at Seligman Performing Arts Center, classical, 8 p.m. Sat. $43-$75. 22305 W. 13 Mile, Beverly Hills. (248) 855-6070.

Boom Box, Alpha Data and Calico at Magic Stick, electronic/rock, 9 p.m. Sat. $17. 4120 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 833-9700.

We Were Promised Jetpacks, Breton and Fort Lean at Blind Pig, indie rock, 9 p.m. Sat. $15. 208 S. First St., Ann Arbor. (734) 996-8555.

Kenny Tudrick, Colorwheel and the Walking Beat at PJ's Lager House, rock, 9 p.m. Sat. $6. 1254 Michigan Ave., Detroit. (313) 961-4668.

Gino Fanelli's Red Hot Sugar Daddies at Cliff Bell's, jazz, 9:30 p.m. Sat. $10. 2030 Park Ave., Detroit. (313) 961-2543.

The Brothers Groove at Motor City Wine, jazz/funk, 10 p.m. Sat. $5. 608 Woodward Ave., Second Floor, Detroit. (313) 483-7283. SUNDAY

Ypsilanti Symphony Orchestra with Sphinx Laureate Gareth Johnson at Pease Auditorium, classical, 3:30 p.m. Sun. $14, $7.50 students. Collage Place at W. Cross Street, Ypsilanti. (734) 487-5386.

St. James Choir and Michigan Sinfonietta at St. James Episcopal Church, classical, 4 p.m. Sun. Free will offering. 355 W. Maple Road, Birmingham. (248) 644-0820.

Lil Wyte at Emerald Theatre, hip-hop, 5 p.m. Sun. $10. 31 N. Walnut St., Mount Clemens. (586) 913-1920.

Myths and Legends CD release party with Athena's Grace, Time Bomb Radicals and more at Pike Room, rock, 5 p.m. Sun. $10 in advance, $12 at the door. 1 S. Saginaw St., Pontiac. (248) 858-9333.

Caroline Herring at the Ark, folk, 7:30 p.m. Sun. $15. 316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. (734) 761-1451.

White Mystery and Amy Gore & Her Valentines at PJ's Lager House, rock, 10 p.m. Sun. $7. 1254 Michigan, Detroit. (313) 961-4668. MONDAY

School of Seven Bells and Exitmusic at Magic Stick, electronic/pop, 8 p.m. Mon. $12. 4120 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 833-9700. TUESDAY

Frankie Rose, Dive and Replicas at Magic Stick Lounge, rock, 8 p.m. Tues. $8 in advance, $10 at the door. 4120 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 833-9700. WEDNESDAY

The Tony Rice Unit at the Ark, bluegrass, 8 p.m. $25. 316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. (734) 761-1451. clubs/djs FRIDAY

Motor City Funk Night at Majestic Theatre, 10 p.m. Fri. $5-$10. 4140 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 833-9700. SATURDAY

U.N.I.T.E. with DJ Nate Valentin at Tonic Nightclub, 9 p.m. Sat. 29 S. Saginaw St., Pontiac. (989) 284-0378.

DJ Riddler at V Nightclub at MGM Grand Detroit, 10 p.m. Sat. $20. 1777 Third St., Detroit. (313) 465-2650. stage/comedy OUR PICK FORGOTTEN HARVEST 20TH ANNUAL COMEDY NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS

at Orchestra Hall

"Saturday Night Live" cast member Seth Meyers is the main event of this annual benefit for Forgotten Harvest. The Illinois native is the head writer for "SNL" and host of the show's news parody sketch "Weekend Update." He has been a cast member since 2001. 8 p.m. Fri. $25-$150. 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 576-5111. THIS WEEK

Tyler Perry's "Madea Gets a Job" at Fox Theatre, 7:30 tonight, 8 p.m. Fri., 3 and 8 p.m. Sat. and 3 and 7:30 p.m. Sun. $28.50-$73.50. 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 471-6611.

"Major Barbara" at Hilberry Theatre, 8 tonight-Fri., 2 and 8 p.m. Sat. $25-$30. 4743 Cass Ave., Detroit. (313) 577-2972.

"White Buffalo" at Purple Rose Theatre, 8 tonight-Fri., 3 and 8 p.m. Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. and 3 and 8 p.m. Wed. (through June 2). $20-$40. 137 Park St., Chelsea. (734) 433-7673.

"From My Hometown" at Meadow Brook Theatre, 8 tonight-Fri., 2 and 8 p.m. Sat, 2 and 6:30 p.m. Sun. and 2 and 8 p.m. Wed. $30-$39. 207 Wilson Hall, Rochester. (248) 377-3300.

Comedian John Caparulo at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle, 8 tonight and 8 and 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. $20-$25. 310 S. Troy St., Royal Oak. (248) 542-9900.

"Swan Lake" at Detroit Opera House, 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. and 2:30 p.m. Sun. $31-$61. 1526 Broadway St., Detroit. (313) 961-3500.

"Endgame" at Abreact Performance Space, 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. (through May 5). Donate what you can for entry. 1301 W. Lafayette Blvd., Detroit. (313) 454-1542.

"Mother Superior's Habits" at Broadway Onstage, 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. (through May 12). $14-$16. 21517 Kelly Road, Eastpointe. (586) 771-6333.

"Little Shop of Horrors" at Farmington Players Barn, 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. and 2 p.m. Sun. (through May 19). $18, $16 students. 32332 W. 12 Mile, Farmington Hills. (248) 553-2955.

"Raven's Seed" at Matrix Theatre Company, 3 p.m. Sat.-Sun. (through May 20). $20, $12 students and seniors. 2730 Bagley St., Detroit. (313) 967-0999. SATURDAY

"Arsenic and Old Lace" at Sterling Heights Lions Club, 6:30 p.m. Sat. $25 (includes dinner, tax and tip). 12828 Canal St., Sterling Heights. (586) 776-9844.

Sabrina's Voice Foundation Fundraiser featuring comedian Mike Stanley at Majestic Theatre, 6:30 p.m. Sat. $20 in advance, $25 day of. 4140 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 833-9700.

All-Star Comedy Festival with Corey Holcomb, Red Grant, Capone and Jeremiah Williamson at Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts, 8 p.m. Sat. $49-$69. 350 Madison, Detroit. (313) 887- 8500.

Comedian Heywood Banks at the Ark, 7 p.m. Sat. $25. 316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. (734) 761-1451. OPENING TUESDAY

Blue Man Group at Fisher Theatre, 8 p.m. Tues.-Wed. (through May 13). $39-$110. 3011 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit. (313) 872-1000. film TONIGHT

"You're My Brother" film screening and panel discussion at Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, 6:30 tonight. Free. 315 E. Warren Ave., Detroit. (313) 494-5800.

"Casablanca" at area theaters , 7 tonight. $10.50. Visit www.FathomEvents.com for theaters. THIS WEEKEND

"The Island President" at Detroit Film Theatre, 7 p.m. Fri.-Sat. and 2 p.m. Sun. $7.50. 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 833-4005.

"Monsieur Lazhar" at Detroit Film Theatre, 9:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. and 4:30 p.m. Sun. $7.50. 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 833-4005. SATURDAY

The 44th Michigan Student Film and Video Festival at Detroit Film Theatre, 10 a.m. Sat. Free. 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 833-7900.

DFT 101: "The Killing" at Detroit Film Theatre, 4 p.m. Sat. $5. 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 833-4005.

"Public Enemy" and "Angels with Dirty Faces" at Redford Theatre, 2 and 8 p.m. Sat. $5. 17360 Lahser Road, Detroit. (313) 537-2560. WEDNESDAY

Brew & View with "Rampart" at Magic Bag, 9:30 p.m. Wed. $2. 22920 Woodward Ave., Ferndale. (248) 544-3030. visual arts OPENING SATURDAY

75th Annual Detroit Public Schools Student Exhibition at Detroit Institute of Arts, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Wed. and 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri. $8, $6 seniors, $5 students, $4 children. 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 883-7900.

"Nothingness" by Greg Fadell at Re:View Gallery, 7-10 p.m. Sat. opening reception (runs through May 26). 444 W. Willis St. Unit 112, Detroit. (313) 833-9000. children's events THIS WEEKEND

"The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" at Costick Center, 7 tonight-Fri. and 1 and 5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. $10. 28600 W. 11 Mile, Farmington Hills. (877) 785-7763.

Thomas & Friends "Day Out with Thomas: Mystery on the Rails Tour" at Greenfield Village, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. (also May 5-6 and 12-13). $35.75, $33.75 seniors, $29.25 ages 5-12, $11.75 ages 1-4, $11.75 for members. 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn. (313) 982-6001. SATURDAY

"Jamie and Jordan" at Performance Network Theatre, 1 p.m. Sat. $10, $7 children. 120 E. Huron St., Ann Arbor. (734) 663-0681.

"Turtle Island" at PuppetART Detroit Puppet Theater, 2 p.m. Sat. $10, $5 children, $8 puppet workshop. 25 Grand River Ave., Detroit. (313) 961-7777. SUNDAY

"The Snow Queen" puppet show at Detroit Institute of Arts, 2 p.m. Sun. $8, $6 seniors, $5 students, $4 children (includes museum admission). 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 833-7900. etc. OUR PICK ANN ARBOR BICYCLE SHOW AND SWAP MEET

at Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds

With 7,000 bikes on site and more than 250 vendors, those in the market for new wheels are sure to find something they like at this 32nd annual event. At 11:30 a.m. the show hosts a classical bike auction, and four new bicycles will be given away as door prizes. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. $3. 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Road, Ann Arbor. (248) 642-6639. THIS WEEK

Pontiac Regional Chamber Carnival at Oakland Pointe Shopping Center, 4-10 p.m. today, noon-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat., noon-9 p.m. Sun. and 4-10 p.m. Mon.-Wed. (also May 3-6). Free. 402 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac. (248) 335-9600.

Detroit Art Love Fest with burlesque, live music, art and more at Tangent Gallery and Hastings Street Ballroom, 7 p.m. Fri., 8 p.m. Sat. and 2 p.m. Sun. $7 Fri.-Sat. and $5-$10 Sun. 715 E. Milwaukee St., Detroit. (313) 282-4147.

Michigan Antique Arms Collectors at Suburban Collection Showplace, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. $6, free for ages 12 and younger, $5 parking. 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi. (248) 556-6590. FRIDAY

A Star is Born featuring the Michigan Celebrity Hall of Fame at Emagine Royal Oak and Star Lanes, 6 p.m. Fri. $150-$350. 200 N. Main St., Royal Oak. (248) 258-5511. SATURDAY

Autism Heroes: Celebrating Those Who Make a Difference Gala at Northville Historical House, 7 p.m. Sat. $50, $75 VIP reception at 6 p.m. 800 Griswold St., Northville. www.celebritiesagainstautism.org. SUNDAY

Hair Wars at Cobo Center, 5 p.m. Sun. $20-$40. 1 Washington Blvd., Detroit. (313) 534-8318 or www.hairwarsustour.com. ONGOING

"Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition" at The Henry Ford museum, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily (through Sept. 30). $17, $15 seniors and $12.50 ages 5-12. 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn. (313) 982-6001.