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Wednesday, Nov. 9

Live/Concert

Demi Lovato - Holy Fvck Tour 8 pm; Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit; $40.50-$140.50.

Jack Kays-the Man With A Gui-

tar On Tour 7 pm; The Shelter, 431 E. Congress St., Detroit; $16.

Ken Mode, Frail Body, Deeper

Graves, Pythian 7 pm; Sanctuary etroit, Caniff, amtramck . Men I Trust 7 pm; Magic Stick, 4120 Woodward Ave., Detroit; $26.

Thursday, Nov. 10

Live/Concert

A Night of Renaissance (Beyonce

Night) 7 pm; Pike Room, 1 S. Saginaw, Pontiac; $15. Babyface 8 pm; Sound Board, 2901 Grand River Ave., Detroit; $65-$85. Death From Above 1979 7 pm; El Club, . ernor wy., etroit Steve Vai 7 pm; Cathedral Theatre at the Masonic Temple, 500 Temple St., Detroit; Turnover pm Saint ndrew’s all, 431 E. Congress St., Detroit; $25.

Friday, Nov. 11

Live/Concert

Men I Trust 8 pm; Garden Bowl, 4120 Woodward, Detroit;

ALASKA presents THE RED 4

FILTH TOUR 2022 8 pm; Magic Stick, 4120 Woodward Ave., Detroit; $25-$95. ARRN and witchpucker 7-10 pm; Entropy Studios, 25908 West Six Mile, Redford; $10.

Ballz Deluxe: Volume 4 Album

Release with Hell Rides North 7 pm; Pike Room, 1 S. Saginaw, Pontiac; $15.

Hollywood Casino Greektown

Presents Josh Turner 8 pm; The usic all, adison ve., etroit $35-$75. Jessie Reyez - The Yessie Tour 7 pm; The Fillmore, 2115 Woodward Ave., Detroit; $30-$65. Jinjer: USA Tour 6 pm; Saint ndrew’s all, . Congress St., Detroit; $39.50.

MC Lars, I Fight Dragons, Schaf-

fer the Darklord 7 pm; The Loving Touch, 22634 Woodward Ave., Ferndale; Squirrel Nut Zippers 8 pm; Magic Bag, 22920 Woodward Ave., Ferndale; $38. The Lonely Ones 7 pm; The Token Lounge, 28949 Joy Rd., Westland;

An excellent lesson on Egyptian gods, but short of visually stunning

Immersive King Tut is on display through the end of December.

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THE “IMMERSIVE ART EXHIBIT” trend where digital animations are projected onto walls has made a stronghold in Detroit.

It started with Immersive V an Gogh, continued with Immersive K limt, and now we have Immersive K ing Tut, with Immersive Nutcracker and the Disney Animation Immersive Experience on the way. The exhibits are all helmed by Lighthouse Immersive, which set up shop in a former German culture club in downtown Detroit.

Immersive K ing Tut opened to the public on Friday, Nov. 4, and after expressing skepticism of digital projections of Van Gogh’s paintings in favor of the original paintings, which are now on display at the DIA, we decided to give this one a fair shot. It was also a special occasion: Nov. 4, 2022 happens to be the 100th anniversary of the discovery of King Tut’s tomb.

We were expecting something where maybe we enter the pharaoh’s tomb, come face to face with Egyptian gods, and touch hieroglyphics as they came alive before our eyes.

Instead, you enter a room where animations of ancient Egyptian lore are projected on the wall. The Egyptian Sun God Ra recounts King Tut’s life, burial, and descent into the underworld where he helps Ra defeat the gods of chaos.

It’s clear the creators’ intent was to transport us into King Tut’s tomb and commune with the pharaoh, but it falls short of visually stunning, especially when you catch a glance at the pi elated projections on the floor beneath you.

Rather than the visuals, the best part of this exhibit is the story accompanying the show, narrated by Ra. Ra teaches us about Egyptian deities like Osiris, the god of the deceased, and sky goddess of love and fertility, athor. s a and Tut traverse the underworld in a uest to save not just Egypt but the entire universe, they’re attacked by the great serpent Apophis, who threatens to destroy Ra’s light.

Of course, with the help of other deities, Ra and Tut are victorious, saving the universe from chaos. It closes with Ra reminding us that his light shines down on our paths every day. (Remember, he is the sun.)

The dramatic story will fascinate history aficionados, admirers of polytheistic religions, or anyone interested in the mysteries of ancient Egypt. The experience is also more intimate in the second floor viewing room, while a larger room on the third floor feels more dramatic. Both rooms play the same storyline.

Some critics have dismissed projection mapping exhibits as “wall-sized screensavers”, and we can understand why. Immersive K ing Tut feels more like a drive-in movie projected on four walls than a detailed work of art. We found the replica of King Tut’s tomb with his mummy inside that’s displayed on the first floor of Lighthouse ArtSpace to be far more interesting.

To be fair, we have seen some pretty amazing digital projection mapping exhibits, like teamLab Borderless in Tokyo, where you become a part of the experience as you walk through bursting constellations, rooms of infinite light, and cascading flowers.

That experience left us with high standards, so the animated video at Immersive K ing Tut felt flat. t seems very much like a “do it for the ‘gram” experience for social media influencers, not an art e hibit. — R andiah C am ille G reen

Immersive King Tut will be on display until the end of December at Lighthouse A rtSpace; 311 E. Grand River A ve., Detroit. For more info, see immersive-kingtut.com/ detroit.

$12-$60.

The Motown Sounds Of Touch

8 pm; Andiamo Celebrity Showroom, 7096 E. 14 Mile Rd., Warren; $32-$49.

W.A.S.P. With Special Guests

Armored Saint pm arpo’s, arper venue, etroit .

Will Sheff / Okkervil River w/

mmeadows 7-11:30 pm; The Parliament Room at Otus Supply, 345 E Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale; $20.00. DJ/Dance

Fast & Loose w/ DJ Nervous Recs

+ special guests 9 pm-2 am; Second Best, 42 Watson St., Detroit; Free. Malaa: Don Malaa Album Tour 9 pm-2 am; Russell Industrial Center, 1600 Clay Ave., Detroit; $25.

Saturday, Nov. 12

Live/Concert

Games We Play 7 pm; The Loving Touch, 22634 Woodward Ave., Ferndale; $16.

IMMINENT SONIC DESTRUCTION • Hate Unbound • Brucifer

• Gravebloom • Theandric 6 & 7 pm; The Token Lounge, 28949 Joy Rd., Westland; $8.

Jake Scott with Rosie and Brynn

Cartelli 7 & 8 pm; Magic Stick, 4120 Woodward Ave., Detroit; $18. Kayzo 8 pm; Russell Industrial Center, 1600 Clay Ave., Detroit; $40.

The Kris Kurzawa Group w/ Bar-

bara Payton Play Zeppelin 7-11 pm; The Parliament Room at Otus Supply, 345 E Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale; $15.00.

Ladies Night Out Starring: Bobby Brown, Joe, El Debarge And Next

8 pm; Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit; $69-$165.

Loathe, Static Dress, Omerta,

Paledusk 6:30 pm; Sanctuary Detroit, Caniff, amtramck . Michigander 7 pm; Saint Andrew’s all, . Congress St., etroit . Patrick Topping 9 pm; Magic Stick, 4120 Woodward Ave., Detroit; $20-$25. Randy Kaplan Double Header 7-9 pm Berkley Coffee, est ile Rd, Ste 50o, Oak Park; $10 suggested cover (door jars or can pay card at bar). Supper Club 6:30-10:30 pm; Trust Cocktails, Shareables & Nightlife, 205 West Congress Street, Detroit; Free Entry Call for table reservations.

Sunday, Nov. 13

Live/Concert

“St. Celilia Sing” -4:30 pm; Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament, 9844 Woodward, Detroit; Freewill donation.

Drugdealer with Reverend Baron

7 pm; Magic Bag, 22920 Woodward Ave., Ferndale; $20.

Duke Tumatoe & The Power Trio

6 pm; The Token Lounge, 28949 Joy Rd., Westland; $15-$80.

J-Rose Loops “Twilight Mantra”

Album Release 6:30-11:30 pm; The Parliament Room at Otus Supply, 345 E Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale; $15.00. Saxappeal + The Crü Live 7-10 pm; Baker’s Keyboard Lounge, 20510 Livernois Ave., Detroit; 15.00.

Sunday Jam Sessions Hosted

by Sky Covington & Friends 8 pm-midnight; Woodbridge Pub, 5169 Trumbull St., Detroit; Donation.

The Early November 20 Year An-

niversary Tour 6:30 pm; The Loving Touch, 22634 Woodward Ave., Ferndale; $20. The Slackers, Killer Diller 7 pm; Sanctuary etroit, Caniff, amtramck; $20. Tyrese 8 pm; Sound Board, 2901 Grand River Ave., Detroit; $52-$99.

Warren Symphony Orchestra Kicks Off 49th Season with “Made in America” Concert on

November 13 3-5 pm; Macomb Center for the Performing rts, arfield Rd., Clinton Township; $23 ADULT - $20 SENIOR - $10 COLLEGE STUDENT - K-12 FREE.

DJ/Dance

Bar Wars w/ Chuck D and TRBL-

MAKR 10-11:45 pm; Fifth Avenue Novi, 25750 Novi Rd., Novi; 5.00. The Basement Detroit 7-9 pm; Livestream Event, The Interwebz, The Interwebz

Monday, Nov. 14

Live/Concert

AFI with Drab Majesty 7 pm; Magic Stick, 4120 Woodward Ave., Detroit; $35.

Tuesday Nov. 15

Live/Concert

Mat Kerekes 6:30 pm; Pike Room, 1 S. Saginaw, Pontiac; The Happy Fits 7 pm; El Club, 4114 . ernor wy., etroit

The Offspring: Let The Bad Times Roll With Guests Simple

Plan 8 pm; Caesars Palace Windsor - Augustus Ballroom, 377 E. Riverside Dr., Windsor; $43-$83. VOLA 7 pm; Sanctuary Detroit, 2932 Caniff, amtramck .

DJ/Dance

B.Y.O.R Bring Your Own Records

Night 9 pm-midnight; The Old Miami, 3930 Cass Ave., Detroit; Free.

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HYD BRINGS HYPERPOP TO

TOWN: It’s commonplace for tours with smaller budgets to bypass Detroit for places like Chicago and call it “good” for their Midwest commitments. That means Detroit concertgoers don’t always get to see smaller experimental acts that fans are buzzing about online. The upcoming yd show at illis Show Bar on Wednesday, Nov. 9 is an exception. yd n e ayden unham is a PC Music-associated artist with production backing from hyperpop heavyweights like A.G. Cook, Danny L. arle, and the late SOP . Getting recognition early in their career as the face of the legendary experimental pop and performance art energy drink project “ ey QT” a . . Cook SOP collaboration , this year yd has returned to the spotlight in full force. The songs released so far are a perfect blend of glitchy pop hooks with cavernous deconstructed club beats that should appeal to fans of Caroline Polachek (who has production credit on yd’s upcoming album as well). Judging from the striking visuals and videos for each new single, one can assume the live show will be just as impressive.

Hyd.

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Daze and New York’s Fred P for a night of music beamed in straight from the outer reaches of space. The show also features a stacked lineup of local support, including hometown hero 2Lanes, Texture’s very own Jacob Park, and a late night ambient set by the acid ueen herself, Rebecca Goldberg. Expect a healthy serving of classic house and techno, presented through the lens of a group of artists that combine to form a show that is greater than the sum of its parts. Early bird tickets are available on Resident Advisor.

AIR PEOPLE FLEW INTO

OUTER LIMITS LOUNGE: Detroit super-group of sorts Air People dropped its self-titled full-length debut last week sorry for the flurry of hyphens), and threw a Thursday night soiree at Outer Limits Lounge to celebrate. If you had to imagine what a show at Outer Limits should sound like, the track “ ang” off the record might serve as a proper sonic landscape. A slow, boozy jam that feels like a song you’ve loved for a long time even if you’ve never heard it before, “Yang” is nestled within a project that blends all of the influences of the band’s members into a cohesive, engaging collection. At times psychedelic, other times homely and comforting, the record is the result of many years of work, and serves as a solid foundation for what will hopefully be a long tenure in Detroit’s live music scene. If you’re not already familiar, the two other bands on the show’s bill are worth checking out as well: Woman Believer and CC Nobody (formerly Career Club).

THE WHISKEY CHARMERS

DROP NEW FULL-LENGTH: The Whiskey Charmers are dropping its fourth full-length record On The Run on Saturday, and they’re throwing a show at amtramck’s nt all to mark the occasion. The show will feature performances by Emily Rose along with Elspeth Tremblay & The Treatment, and it’s sure to be a doozy. aving won several etroit Music Awards in recent years for their work on previous albums The Valley and Lost on the Range, listeners will enjoy their evolving take on traditional Americana and country music. (The band’s video for the track “Water” is worth a watch if you haven’t seen it.)

FAR-OUT ELECTRONIC MUSIC

AT MARBLE BAR: Detroit has no shortage of dance music, and at times it can be hard to wade through the noise and find the shows that are truly worth attending. Of course Marble Bar is one of the go-to spots to look out for, and this weekend they’ll be bringing Miami’s Dany