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Oakland Women's Basketball vs. Cleveland State University — Organizer image
Organizer image · Stillnotjayjay · CC0
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Oakland Women's Basketball vs. Cleveland State University

Oakland women's basketball hosts Cleveland State University on Wednesday, January 13, 2027, at 6:30 p.m. at OU Credit Union O'rena in Rochester. Ticket info is on goldengrizzlies.com, Oakland’s official athletics site.

Rochester

OU Credit Union O'rena

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Central Michigan Women's Basketball vs. Eastern Michigan — Organizer image
Organizer image · PureMichiganChip · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Central Michigan Women's Basketball vs. Eastern Michigan

Central Michigan women's basketball hosts Eastern Michigan on Wednesday, January 13, 2027, at 6:30 p.m. at McGuirk Arena in Mount Pleasant. Ticket info is on cmuchippewas.com, Central Michigan’s official athletics site.

Mount Pleasant

McGuirk Arena

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Ascend Lions Island Drink — Organizer image
Organizer image · Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort
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Ascend Lions Island Drink

On Thursday, January 14, Ascend at Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort in Mount Pleasant is pouring its signature Lions Island cocktail for $11.50. It's a game-day drink made for cheering on the Lions.

Mount Pleasant

Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort

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Women's Basketball vs Saginaw Valley State — Organizer image
Organizer image · Michigan Technological University
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Women's Basketball vs Saginaw Valley State

A women's basketball game is held at the Student Development Complex (Wood Gym) in Houghton, featuring the local team competing against Saginaw Valley State University.

Houghton

Student Development Complex (SDC), Wood Gym

5:30 PMExplore event
NBA: Dallas Mavericks at Detroit Pistons — Organizer image
Organizer image · Michael Barera · CC BY-SA 4.0
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NBA: Dallas Mavericks at Detroit Pistons

The Detroit Pistons host the Dallas Mavericks in an NBA regular-season game on Thursday, January 14, 2027, at 7 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Pistons have won 3 NBA championships, most recently in 2004. Tickets are on the Pistons’ official site.

Detroit

Little Caesars Arena

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Detroit Mercy Men's Basketball vs. NIU — Organizer image
Organizer image · X96lee15 · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Detroit Mercy Men's Basketball vs. NIU

Detroit Mercy men's basketball hosts NIU on Thursday, January 14, 2027, at 7 p.m. at Calihan Hall in Detroit. Ticket info is on detroittitans.com, Detroit Mercy’s official athletics site.

Detroit

Calihan Hall

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Men's Basketball Game vs Saginaw Valley State — Organizer image
Organizer image · Michigan Technological University
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Men's Basketball Game vs Saginaw Valley State

A men's basketball game held in Houghton at the Student Development Complex (SDC), Wood Gym featuring the local team competing against Saginaw Valley State.

Houghton

Student Development Complex (SDC), Wood Gym

7:30 PMExplore event
Michigan Women's Tennis: Michigan Invitational — Organizer image
Organizer image · Michael Barera · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Michigan Women's Tennis: Michigan Invitational

Michigan women's tennis hosts the Michigan Invitational on Friday, January 15, 2027 in Ann Arbor. Ticket info is on mgoblue.com, Michigan’s official athletics site.

Ann Arbor

University of Michigan

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Ascend Lions Island Drink — Organizer image
Organizer image · Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort
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Ascend Lions Island Drink

Ascend's signature cocktail, the Lions Island, is on offer all day Friday, January 15, at Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort in Mount Pleasant. It's a game-day drink for Lions fans at $11.50.

Mount Pleasant

Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort

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Michigan State Men's Ice Hockey vs. Penn State (2000's Night) — Organizer image
Organizer image · BenjaminSmithChef · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Michigan State Men's Ice Hockey vs. Penn State (2000's Night)

Michigan State men's ice hockey hosts Penn State on Friday, January 15, 2027, at 7 p.m. at Ron Mason Rink at Munn Ice Arena in East Lansing. Ticket info is on msuspartans.com, Michigan State’s official athletics site.

East Lansing

Ron Mason Rink at Munn Ice Arena

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Men's Ice Hockey vs Ferris State at John MacInnes Student Ice Arena — Organizer image
Organizer image · Michigan Technological University
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Men's Ice Hockey vs Ferris State at John MacInnes Student Ice Arena

Men's ice hockey game held in Houghton at the John MacInnes Student Ice Arena featuring the home team competing against Ferris State.

Houghton

John MacInnes Student Ice Arena

7:07 PMExplore event
Michigan Women's Tennis: Michigan Invitational — Organizer image
Organizer image · Michael Barera · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Michigan Women's Tennis: Michigan Invitational

Michigan women's tennis hosts the Michigan Invitational on Saturday, January 16, 2027 in Ann Arbor. Ticket info is on mgoblue.com, Michigan’s official athletics site.

Ann Arbor

University of Michigan

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Ascend Lions Island Drink — Organizer image
Organizer image · Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort
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Ascend Lions Island Drink

Ascend at Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort in Mount Pleasant has its signature Lions Island cocktail on offer all day Saturday, January 16. If you're getting in the mood to cheer on the Lions, it's $11.50.

Mount Pleasant

Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort

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Skiing: MTU CCSA Invite & Super CXC Cup — Organizer image
Organizer image · Michigan Technological University
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Skiing: MTU CCSA Invite & Super CXC Cup

Michigan Technological University hosts the MTU CCSA Invite and Super CXC Cup ski races on Saturday, January 16, 2027, at the Recreational Forest and Tech Trails in Houghton.

Houghton

Recreational Forest and Tech Trails

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Eastern Michigan Swimming & Diving vs. Ohio (Color Wars) — Organizer image
Organizer image · Eastern sid · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Eastern Michigan Swimming & Diving vs. Ohio (Color Wars)

Eastern Michigan swimming & diving hosts Ohio on Saturday, January 16, 2027, at 11 a.m. at Jones Natatorium in Ypsilanti. Ticket info is on emueagles.com, Eastern Michigan’s official athletics site.

Ypsilanti

Jones Natatorium

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Women's basketball vs Lake Superior State — Organizer image
Organizer image · Michigan Technological University
Sports & fitness

Women's basketball vs Lake Superior State

A women's basketball game featuring the home team competing against Lake Superior State, held at the Student Development Complex (SDC), Wood Gym in Houghton, Michigan.

Houghton

Student Development Complex (SDC), Wood Gym

12:00 PMExplore event
Michigan Women's Swimming & Diving vs. Ohio State — Organizer image
Organizer image · GoBlue9 · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Michigan Women's Swimming & Diving vs. Ohio State

Michigan women's swimming & diving hosts Ohio State on Saturday, January 16, 2027, at noon in Ann Arbor. Ticket info is on mgoblue.com, Michigan’s official athletics site.

Ann Arbor

University of Michigan

12:00 PMExplore event
Michigan Men's Swimming & Diving vs. Ohio State — Organizer image
Organizer image · GoBlue9 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Sports & fitness

Michigan Men's Swimming & Diving vs. Ohio State

Michigan men's swimming & diving hosts Ohio State on Saturday, January 16, 2027, at noon in Ann Arbor. Ticket info is on mgoblue.com, Michigan’s official athletics site.

Ann Arbor

University of Michigan

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  • Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community CenterLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 8:20 AM (Detroit)
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  • Canton Community EventsLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 8:15 AM (Detroit)
  • Canton Farmers MarketLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 8:15 AM (Detroit)
  • Canton Village TheaterLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 7:45 AM (Detroit)
  • Central Michigan Athletics (SIDEARM calendar)Last successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 8:20 AM (Detroit)
  • Charles H. Wright Museum of African American HistoryLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 8:22 AM (Detroit)
  • City Institute public toursLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 8:19 AM (Detroit)
  • City of LivoniaLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 7:45 AM (Detroit)
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  • Cranbrook Art MuseumLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 8:21 AM (Detroit)
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  • Detroit Historical SocietyLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 8:22 AM (Detroit)
  • Detroit History Tours · Michigan Central StationLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 7:16 AM (Detroit)
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  • Detroit Mercy Athletics (SIDEARM calendar)Last successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 8:20 AM (Detroit)
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  • Detroit Public TheatreLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 8:17 AM (Detroit)
  • Detroit Red Wings (NHL schedule)Last successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 8:20 AM (Detroit)
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  • Detroit Symphony OrchestraLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 8:15 AM (Detroit)
  • Detroit Tigers (MLB schedule)Last successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 8:20 AM (Detroit)
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  • Downtown BirminghamLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 8:21 AM (Detroit)
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  • Eastern Michigan Athletics (SIDEARM calendar)Last successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 8:20 AM (Detroit)
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  • Flint Institute of Music (Capitol, Whiting, Flint Rep)Last successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 8:17 AM (Detroit)
  • Flint Institute of Music (Capitol, Whiting, Flint Rep)Last successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 8:20 AM (Detroit)
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  • M1 ConcourseLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 8:21 AM (Detroit)
  • Macomb Center for the Performing ArtsLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 8:17 AM (Detroit)
  • Marquee Arts: Michigan Theater and State TheatreLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 8:17 AM (Detroit)
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  • Michigan Athletics (SIDEARM calendar)Last successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 8:20 AM (Detroit)
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  • Mosaic Youth Theatre of DetroitLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 8:16 AM (Detroit)
  • MotorCity WineLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 8:21 AM (Detroit)
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  • Packard Proving Grounds Historic SiteLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 8:21 AM (Detroit)
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  • Planet Ant TheatreLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 8:17 AM (Detroit)
  • Players Guild of DearbornLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 8:17 AM (Detroit)
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  • Pure Detroit (Fisher Building tours)Last successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 8:19 AM (Detroit)
  • Ramsdell TheatreLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 8:15 AM (Detroit)
  • Ramsdell TheatreLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 8:20 AM (Detroit)
  • Redford TheatreLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 8:15 AM (Detroit)
  • Redford Theatre (Veezi sessions)Last successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 8:17 AM (Detroit)
  • Ridgedale PlayersLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 8:17 AM (Detroit)
  • River Raisin Centre for the ArtsLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 8:17 AM (Detroit)
  • Royal Oak Downtown EventsLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 7:45 AM (Detroit)
  • Royal Oak Farmers MarketLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 7:45 AM (Detroit)
  • Royal Oak Music TheatreLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 7:16 AM (Detroit)
  • Saint Andrew's HallLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 8:21 AM (Detroit)
  • Saint John's ResortLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 7:15 AM (Detroit)
  • Senate TheaterLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 8:15 AM (Detroit)
  • Soaring Eagle Casino & ResortLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 8:15 AM (Detroit)
  • Source BooksellersLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 8:21 AM (Detroit)
  • Stagecrafters at the Baldwin TheatreLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 8:16 AM (Detroit)
  • The ArkLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 8:15 AM (Detroit)
  • The ArkLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 8:19 AM (Detroit)
  • The Berman Center for the Performing ArtsLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 7:16 AM (Detroit)
  • The Dunes ResortLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 8:15 AM (Detroit)
  • The Encore Musical Theatre CompanyLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 8:17 AM (Detroit)
  • The Fillmore DetroitLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 8:21 AM (Detroit)
  • The Henry FordLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 8:21 AM (Detroit)
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  • The Token LoungeLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 8:21 AM (Detroit)
  • The Village Theater at Cherry HillLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 8:17 AM (Detroit)
  • Tibbits Opera HouseLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 8:18 AM (Detroit)
  • University Musical Society (UMS)Last successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 8:19 AM (Detroit)
  • Wayne State Athletics (SIDEARM calendar)Last successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 8:20 AM (Detroit)
  • Wayne State University Theatre and DanceLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 8:20 AM (Detroit)
  • WDET Metro Events GuideLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 8:00 AM (Detroit)
  • Western Michigan Athletics (SIDEARM calendar)Last successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 8:20 AM (Detroit)
  • Wharton Center for Performing ArtsLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 8:17 AM (Detroit)
  • Wheelhouse Detroit public bike toursLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 8:19 AM (Detroit)
  • Williamston TheatreLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 8:17 AM (Detroit)
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