FRIDAY, Feb. 2 – SUNDAY, Feb. 4
Winter Blast Royal Oak
Winter Blast Royal Oak presented by Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort is a free admission community event featuring live music, free ice skating, ice sculptures, a learn to ski/snowboard experience, zip line, food trucks, kids adventure zone, free family activities and more. Friday, 4-11pm. Saturday, 11am-11pm. Sunday, 11am-8pm. Centennial Commons, 221 E 3rd St., Royal Oak, MI. winterblast.com
FRIDAY, Feb. 9, SATURDAY, Feb. 10, FRIDAY, Feb. 16, SATURDAY, Feb. 17
Dirty Show®
The Dirty Show® has established a reputation for being one of the world’s most prominent and influential erotic art shows. This exhibition continues to push the boundaries of artistic expression as it celebrates its 24th year. Ticketed. 21+. 7pm-2am. $45-$160. Russell Exhibition Center, 1600 Clay St., Detroit, MI. dirtydetroit.com
SATURDAY, Feb. 10
12th Annual Cleveland Kurentovanje
Cleveland Kurentovanje (koo-rehn-toh-VAHN-Yeh) is a multi-day “Slovenian Mardi Gras” festival, commemorating the end of winter and the start of spring. A daylong Parade & Festival celebration on Saturday culminates in costumes, a parade, food and drinks, musical and cultural performances and Kurents — mythical creatures rumored to chase away winter and welcome spring. 11am. Slovenian National Home, 6417 St Clair Ave., Cleveland, OH. clevelandkurentovanje.com
SATURDAY, Feb. 24
Burning Snowman Fest 2024
The annual Port Clinton winter party returns in 2024. The adult-only festival includes live music, drinks, vendors and the burning of a 25-foot snowman. Proceeds benefit local non-profit organizations. Find the festival on Facebook for shuttle information, vendor information and more. Tickets are available on Eventbrite. $25. Noon-10pm. Beachfront Resort, 252 W. Lakeshore Dr., Port Clinton, OH. @BurningSnowman