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(
www.pjslagerhouse.com
; 1254 Michigan Ave; from 11am)
Scrappy bands or DJs play most
nights at this small Corktown club. By day it serves surprisingly good grub with a New
Orleans/vegan twist (like the tempeh po' boy on gluten-free bread).
Cliff Bell's Jazz Club
LIVE MUSIC
(
www.cliffbells.com
; 2030 Park Ave)
With its dark wood, candlelight and art-deco decor,
Bell's evokes 1930s elegance. Local jazz bands and poetry readings attract a diverse
young audience nightly.
Performing Arts
Puppet ART/Detroit Puppet Theater
THEATER
( 313-961-7777;
www.puppetart.org
;
25 E Grand River Ave; adult/child $10/5; )
Soviet-
trained puppeteers perform beautiful shows in this 70-person theater; a small museum
displays puppets from different cultures. Shows are typically held on Saturday afternoon.
Detroit Opera House
OPERA
( 313-237-7464;
www.motopera.com
; 1526 Broadway Ave)
Gorgeous interior, top-tier com-
pany and nurturer of many renowned African American performers.
Sports
Comerica Park
BASEBALL
(
www.detroittigers.com
; 2100 Woodward Ave; )
The Detroit Tigers play pro baseball at Co-
merica, one of the league's most decked-out stadiums. The park is particularly kid
friendly, with a small Ferris wheel and carousel inside (per ride $2).
Joe Louis Arena
HOCKEY
(
www.detroitredwings.com
;
600 Civic Center Dr)
The much-loved Red Wings play pro ice
hockey at this arena where, if you can wrangle tickets, you might witness the strange
octopus-throwing custom.
Ford Field
FOOTBALL
