Things To Do In Detroit: Pure Grit, Big Laughs, and 500 Dollars on the Line: Why Russell Peters, City Poetry, and Underground Comedy Define Detroit Right Now

Detroit knows how to tell a story. Whether it is an unfiltered punchline downtown or a high-stakes verse dedicated to the East Side, the city is lighting up next week with three powerhouse live events. From Honest 2 Betsy at the Detroit House of Comedy to Russell Peters at Music Hall and a 12-poet showdown at Aretha’s Jazz Cafe, here is where to spend your week.