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Alanis Morissette at Caesars Windsor, pop, 9 p.m. Fri. $35 Canadian and up. 377 Riverside Drive East, Windsor. (800) 991-7777.

SATURDAY

Fuel with Paul Jolly and Critical Bill at US 12 Bar and Grill, rock, 6 p.m. Sat. $15-$30. 34834 Michigan, Wayne. (734) 722-3170.

The Janoskians with Eric Dash and Blush at Saint Andrew’s Hall, musical comedy, 6:30 p.m. Sat. $29.50. 431 E. Congress, Detroit. (313) 961-8961.

Festival of Praise with Fred Hammond and Donnie McClurkin at Detroit Opera House, Gospel, 7 p.m. Sat. $45-$125. 1526 Broadway, Detroit. (313) 237-SING.

Echoes of Pink Floyd at Majestic Theatre, rock, 7 p.m. Sat. $20. 4140 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 833-9700.

Rob Zombie at First Merit Bank Event Park, rock, 7:30 p.m. Sat. $29.50. 300 Johnson, Saginaw. (989) 759-1330.

SUNDAY

Matisyahu at Saint Andrew’s Hall, hip-hop, 7 p.m. Sun. $25. 431 E. Congress, Detroit. (313) 961-8961.

Nick Carter and Jordan Knight at Royal Oak Music Theatre, pop, 7 p.m. Sun. $45 and up. 318 W. Fourth, Royal Oak. (248) 399-2980.

TUESDAY

Coheed and Cambria at Fillmore Detroit, rock/metal, 7 p.m. Tues. $25-$45. 2115 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 961-5450.

Tim and Eric and Dr. Steve Brule at Royal Oak Music Theatre, comedy, 8 and 11 p.m. Tues. $37.50 and up (8 p.m. show sold out). 318 W. Fourth, Royal Oak. (248) 399-2980.

WEDNESDAY

Erasure at Royal Oak Music Theatre, pop, 7:30 p.m. Wed. Sold out. 318 W. Fourth, Royal Oak. (248) 399-2980.

live music

OUR PICK

V TO SHINING V

at Park Bar

The Lady Parts Justice movement for reproductive rights is hosting a nationwide call to action with events around the country. Locally, the party is Saturday afternoon at the Park Bar in Detroit hosted by comedian Lianna Carrera and featuring musical sets by Amy Gore and Holly Miranda, hip-hop collective the Foundation, and more. 2-5 p.m. Sat. Free. 2040 Park, Detroit. (313) 962-2933.

THIS WEEKEND

Detroit Symphony Orchestra “Let’s Dance” at Orchestra Hall at the Max,classical/dance, 10:45 a.m. and 8 p.m. Fri., 8 p.m. Sat. and 3 p.m. Sun. $19 and up. 3711 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 576-5111.

Randy Napoleon at Cliff Bell’s, jazz, 9 p.m. Fri. and 9:30 p.m. Sat. $10. 2030 Park, Detroit. (313) 961-2543.

THURSDAY

Detroit Tonight Live with M.L. Liebler at Jazz Cafe at Music Hall, spoken word/music, 7 p.m. Thurs. No cover. 350 Madison, Detroit. (313) 887-8500.

Rivers of Nihil at Token Lounge, metal, 7 p.m. Thurs. $8. 28949 Joy, Westland. (734) 513-5030.

Astronautalis with Sarah Jaffe and more at Magic Bag, pop/rock, 8 p.m. Thurs. $15. 22920 Woodward, Ferndale. (248) 544-3030.

Ari Hest and Brad Cole at the Ark, folk/rock, 8 p.m. Thurs. $20. 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor. (734) 761-1451.

EOTO with Luminox at Crofoot Ballroom, electronic/dance, 9 p.m. Thurs. $17.50. 1 S. Saginaw, Pontiac. (248) 858-9333.

FRIDAY

Hawk & Son with Loose Planes, the Most Dangerous Animal and Calumet at Magic Stick Lounge, rock, 8 p.m. Fri. $8. 4120 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 833-9700.

Panama with Stiff Competition at Magic Bag, rock, 8 p.m. Fri. $12. 22920 Woodward, Ferndale. (248) 544-3030.

Casual Sweetheart, Bermudas, Detroit Viper Assassination Squad and Diskette at PJ’s Lager House, rock, 9 p.m. Fri. $6. 1254 Michigan, Detroit. (313) 961-4668.

Benefit for flood victims Liz Scaris and Gretchen Domino with the Ruiners, White Shag, the Farleys, Downfall and Detroit Riot Crew at Paycheck’s Lounge, rock, 9 p.m. Fri. $7 minimum donation. 2932 Caniff, Hamtramck. (313) 874-0909.

Gareth Emery at Elektricity Nightclub, electronic, 9:30 p.m. Fri. $20. 15 S. Saginaw, Pontiac. (248) 599-2212.

SATURDAY

Balance and Composure with Seahaven and Creepoid at Magic Stick, rock, 8 p.m. Sat. $13. 4120 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 833-9700.

Ricky Rat with the Handcuffs and White Shag at Small’s Bar, rock, 8 p.m. Sat. $8. 10339 Conant, Hamtramck. (313) 873-1117.

Jerome Clark at Baker’s Keyboard Lounge, jazz, 8 p.m. Sat. $10. 20510 Livernois, Detroit. (313) 345-6300.

Roslyn Kind at Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, pop/standards, 8 p.m. Sat. $43-$59. 44575 Garfield, Clinton Township. (586) 286-2222.

SUNDAY

Galaxy X and Downright Kids with Aza Messiah at Pike Room, hip-hop, 5 p.m. Sun. $10. 1 S. Saginaw, Pontiac. (248) 858-9333.

The David Mayfield Parade at the Ark, folk, 7:30 p.m. Sun. $15. 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor. (734) 761-1451.

TUESDAY

Hollywood Ending with Late Night Reading and more at Shelter, rock, 5:30 p.m. Tues. $15. 431 E. Congress, Detroit. (313) 961-8961.

Ab-Soul at Saint Andrew’s Hall, hip-hop, 7 p.m. Tues. $22. 431 E. Congress, Detroit. (313) 961-8961.

Cloud Nothing with Tyvek at Magic Stick, rock, 8 p.m. Tues. $15. 4120 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 833-9700.

WEDNESDAY

Shovels & Ropes with John Fullbright at Saint Andrew’s Hall, folk, 8 p.m. Wed. $17. 431 E. Congress, Detroit. (313) 961-8961.

Code Orange Kids, Twitching Tongues and Discourse at Magic Stick Lounge,punk, 8 p.m. Wed. $10. 4120 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 833-9700.

Mirah at Trinosophes, indie folk, 8 p.m. Wed. $12. 1464 Gratiot, Detroit. (313) 737-6606.

stage/comedy

OUR PICK

“EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL”

at City Theatre

This seasonal favorite returns with campy songs like “All the Men in my Life Keep Getting Killed by Candarian Demons” and “Do the Necronomicon.” Based on Sam Raimi’s ’80s cult classic, “Evil Dead: The Musical” debut 10 years ago at the Just for Laughs Festival in Toronto. 8 p.m. Wed. (through Oct. 25). $29.50. 2301 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 471-3465.

THIS WEEK

“Driving Miss Daisy” at Performance Network Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. and 2 p.m. Sun. (through Oct. 26). $27-$41, pay-what-you-can Thursday. 120 E. Huron, Ann Arbor. (734) 663-0681.

“Boeing, Boeing” at Hilberry Theatre, 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. (through Oct. 3). $28.50 and up. 4743 Cass, Detroit. (313) 577-2972.

Comedian Willie Barcena at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri. and 8 and 10:30 p.m. Sat. $10-$18. 310 S. Troy, Royal Oak. (248) 542-9900.

Comedian Shane Mauss at Joey’s Comedy Club, 8 p.m. Thurs. and 8 and 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. $12-$20, $22-$32 with dinner. 36071 Plymouth, Livonia. (734) 261-0555.

“The Best Enemies” at Marygrove Theatre, 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. and 2 p.m. Sun. (also Oct. 3-5). $20, $17 seniors, alumni, staff and Detroit residents, $5-$10 students. 8435 McNichols, Detroit. (313) 993-3270.

“The Big Story of Lazarus Small” at Planet Ant, 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. $20. 2357 Caniff, Hamtramck. (313) 365-4948.

All Star Showdown at Go Comedy! Improv Theatre, 8 and 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. $18. 261 E. Nine Mile, Ferndale. (248) 327-0575.

“My Fair Lady” at Stagecrafters at Baldwin Theatre, 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. and 2 p.m. Sun. (through Oct. 5). $20-$22. 415 S. Lafayette, Royal Oak. (248) 541-6430.

“Arsenic and Old Lace” at Farmington Players Barn Theatre, 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. and 2 p.m. Sun. (through Oct. 18). $14-$16. 32332 W. 12 Mile, Farmington Hills. (248) 553-2955.

“Sylvia” at Open Book Theatre Company, 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. and 2 p.m. Sun. (also Oct. 2-4). $20, $15 seniors and students. Penelope’s Venue, 12219 Dix Toledo, Southgate. (734) 288-7753.

The Second City at the Ark, 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. $27. 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor. (734) 761-1451.

visual arts/film

THIS WEEKEND

Detroit Design Festival at various venues, today-Sun. Detroit. www.detroitdesignfestival.com.

“West Side Story” with appearance by actress Rita Moreno at Redford Theatre, 8 p.m. Fri. and 1 and 8 p.m. Sat. $7. 17360 Lahser, Redford. (313) 537-2560.

FRIDAY

“Treasure: New Paintings by Kristin Beaver” at David Klein Gallery, 5-8 p.m. Fri. opening reception (runs through Oct. 25). 163 Townsend, Birmingham. (248) 433-3700.

Closing Reception for “Godzilla vs. the Phoenix” at Phoenix Cafe, 7 p.m. Fri. 24918 John R, Hazel Park. (248) 439-0334.

ONGOING

“National Geographic’s Women of Vision: National Geographic Photographers on Assignment” at Cranbrook Institute of Science, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. and noon-4 p.m. Sun. (through Dec. 30). Museum admission $13, $9.50 seniors and children. 39211 Woodward, Bloomfield Hills. (248) 645-3200.

etc.

THIS WEEKEND

American Sewing Expo at Suburban Collection Showplace, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thurs. (pre-show workshops), 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Fri.-Sat. and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. $14, free for children 15 and younger with paying adult. 46100 Grand River, Novi. (248) 889-3111.

Festival Friday and Sweet Endings at Michigan Renaissance Festival, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Fri.-Sun. $21.95, $19.95 seniors and students, $12.95 ages 5-12. 12600 Dixie Highway, Holly. (248) 634-5552.

Used Book and Media Sale at Michigan Military Technical and Historical Society, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. and noon-5 p.m. Sun. 16600 Stephens, Eastpointe. (586) 872-2581.

Makers and Doers Festival with more than 125 exhibitors at Springfield Oaks,10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun. $6, $20 weekend pass with earlier admission. 12451 Andersonville, Davisburg. makersanddoersfestival.com.

SATURDAY

Fashion in Detroit at Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel, 4 p.m. Sat. $25-$75, $20-$50 for after glow. 2901 Grand River, Detroit. (866) 782-9622

Hamtramck Fire Department 100th Anniversary Gala at P.N.A. Hall, 5 p.m. Sat. $50, includes dinner from Polish Village Cafe, open bar and live entertainment. 10211 Conant, Hamtramck. (313) 876-7778.

Gilda’s Club Detroit’s Bras for a Cause at Royal Oak Music Theatre, 6 p.m. Sat. $50 and up. 318 W. Fourth, Royal Oak. (248) 399-2980.

Moon Dusters Ballroom Dancing with live band at Livonia Civic Center, 8-11 p.m. Sat. $8. 15218 Farmington, Livonia. (248) 968-5197.

SUNDAY

Teddy Bear Tea at Townsend Hotel, noon-2 p.m. Sun. $35 (includes donation to Bottomless Toy Chest). 100 Townsend, Birmingham. (248) 647-2196.

planning ahead

GREEKTOWN HARVEST FESTIVAL

in Greektown

Taste all that Greektown has to offer with food samples from Golden Fleece, Santorini Estiatorio, Red Smoke, New Parthenon, Pizza Papalis, Harbor House and more, plus beer, wine and spirits. 5-11 p.m. Oct. 4. $25 in advance, 35 at the door. Brush and Monroe, Detroit. www.Greektowndetroit.org.