Michigan-raised rock and country artist Uncle Kracker has spent the last few years as tour support for country megastar Kenny Chesney. The two even recorded a song together, "When the Sun Goes Down." Kracker is expected to release his fifth studio album, "Postcards From Home," in 2012 on Atlantic Records. 7 p.m. Fri. $9.95. 318 W. Fourth St., Royal Oak. (248) 377-2980.
In support of their collaboration album "Watch the Throne," two of the mainstream music world's biggest stars will perform together in concert. Jay-Z and West will perform songs from their individual careers as well as from the "Throne" album, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart and sold nearly half a million copies its first week. 7:30 p.m. Sat. $49.50-$199.50. 6 Championship Drive, Auburn Hills. (248) 377-0100.
Hank 3 at Saint Andrew's Hall, rock/country, 8 p.m. Fri. $18. 431 E. Congress St., Detroit. (313) 961-MELT.
She Wants Revenge and Peter Murphy at Crofoot Ballroom, pop/dance, 8 p.m. Fri. $25. 1 S. Saginaw St., Pontiac. (248) 858-9333.
Jay Leno at Caesars Windsor, comedy, 9 p.m. Fri. $40 Canadian and up. 377 Riverside Drive E., Windsor. (800) 991-7777.
City and Colour at Fillmore Detroit, folk/acoustic, 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. $25. 2115 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 961-5450.
Of Mice and Men at Saint Andrew's Hall, metalcore, 6 p.m. Sat. $16. 431 E. Congress St., Detroit. (313) 961-MELT.
Bassnectar with Big Gigantic at Compuware Arena, electronic/dubstep, 7 p.m. Sat. $32 in advance, $35 at the door. 14900 Beck Road, Plymouth. (734) 453-6400.
Critical Bill at Emerald Theatre, rock, 7 tonight. $5. 31 N. Walnut St., Mount Clemens. (586) 913-1920.
Detroit Symphony Orchestra plays Schubert's "Unfinished" Symphony at Orchestra Hall at the Max, classical, 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. and 3 p.m. Sun. $15 and up. 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 576-5111.
Something Utopic CD release party at Pike Room, rock, 7 p.m. Fri. $10. 1 S. Saginaw St., Pontiac. (248) 858-9333.
Glitter Trash CD release party with Ray Gunn, the Dregs, Johnny Spark and the Boys at PJ's Lager House, punk, 9 p.m. Fri. $6. 1254 Michigan Ave., Detroit. (313) 961-4668.
Macomber show choir at Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, pop, 7:30 p.m. Sat. $18 in advance, $20 at the door, $10 ages 12 and younger. 44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Township. (586) 286-2222.
The Rickety Nelsons with Doug and Telisha Williams at Trinity House Theatre, folk, 8 p.m. Sat. $15, $12 subscribers. 38840 W. Six Mile, Livonia. (734) 464-6302.
The Meltdowns CD release party with the Sin-Bads and Thee Kaipirinas at PJ's Lager House, garage/rock, 9 p.m. Sat. 1254 Michigan Ave., Detroit. (313) 961-4668.
King Khan and Bloodshot Bill are Tandoori Knights at Magic Stick, pop/world music, 8 p.m. Sun. $10 in advance, $12 at the door. 4120 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 833-9700.
f Michigan Opera Theatre Children's Chorus presents "A Winter Fantasy" holiday concert and fundraiser at Detroit Opera House, 7 p.m. Mon. $28, $15 children, free for children 4 and younger. 1526 Broadway St., Detroit. (248) 914-1966.
The Birthday Massacre at Hard Rock Café, rock/Goth, 8 p.m. Tues. $15. 45 Monroe St., Detroit. (313) 964-7625.
Ashkai Zeigler featuring Pamela Wise at Baker's Keyboard Lounge, jazz, 8 p.m. Wed. $5. 20510 Livernois Ave., Detroit. (313) 345-6300.
Motor City Funk Night with Jeremy Ellis, John Arnold and more at Majestic Theatre, 9 p.m. Fri. $5-$10. 4140 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 833-9700.
Todd's Reunion with DJ Charles English at Corktown Tavern, 9 p.m. Fri. $7. 1716 Michigan Ave., Detroit. (313) 964-5103.
Presidential Suite with DJ Nix and DJ Syncere at TV Lounge, 10 p.m. Sat. $10. 2548 Grand River Ave., Detroit. (734) 945-1865.
Watch the Throne After Party with Young Guru, DJ MoBeatz and DJ Ray at Elysium Lounge, 10 p.m. Sat. $25. 625 Shelby St., Detroit. (248) 242-1378.
Feu et Glace IV with DJ Captn20, Prevue, Gene, Matt Aubrey and John Larson at V Nightclub at MGM Grand Detroit, 10 p.m. Sat. $10. 1777 Third St., Detroit. (248) 566-4499.
This Beijing-based performance troupe was established in 1950 and features entertainers of all ages, including 150 performers and 500 students. 8 p.m. Fri. $30-$50. 350 Madison Ave., Detroit. (313) 887-8501.
"Doing God's Work" at the International Institute, 8 p.m. Fri., 3 and 8 p.m. Sat. and 5 p.m. Sun. $20. 111 E. Kirby St., Detroit. (313) 350-0278.
f "Silent Night of the Lambs" at the Ringwald Theatre, 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun. and 8 p.m. Mon. (through Dec. 19). $20. 22742 Woodward Ave., Ferndale. (248) 545-5545.
f "Mid-Life Christmas" at Go Comedy! Improv Theatre, 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. $15. 261 E. Nine Mile, Ferndale. (248) 327-0575.
"Mysteries of Lisbon" at Detroit Film Theatre, 7 p.m. Fri.-Sat. and 2 p.m. Sun. $7.50, $6.50 seniors, students and DIA members. 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 833-4005.
"Rembrandt and the Face of Jesus" at Detroit Institute of Arts, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri. and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. $16, $8 children. 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 833-7900.
A Day in Paradeland with parade floats, paper mache heads and more at the Parade Company, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat. $5, free for kids 2 and younger. 9500 Mount Elliott St., Detroit. (313) 923-7400.
f Brunch with Santa at Festival of Trees at Ford Community and Performing Arts Center, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sat. $25, $30 children, $75 family four-pack. 15801 Michigan Ave., Dearborn. (313) 943-2354.
"Kolobok" at PuppetART Detroit Puppet Theater, 2 p.m. Sat. $10, $5 children, $8 puppet-making workshop. 25 Grand River Ave., Detroit. (313) 961-7777.
Scooby Doo Program for elementary and preschool students at Royal Oak Public Library, 7 p.m. Tues. Free. 222 E. 11 Mile, Royal Oak. (248) 246-3725.
etc. OUR PICK f 85th AMERICA'S THANKSGIVING PARADE
Whether you watch it in person or on television (WDIV-TV, channel 4), the annual America's Thanksgiving Parade is one of Detroit's favorite traditions. The theme for this year's experience is "So Much to Believe In."
Parade highlights include rapper Doug E. Fresh, Miss Michigan Elizabeth Wertenberger, Detroit sports mascots Hooper, Paws and Roary, plus traditional parade components like clowns, big heads, floats and Santa Claus.
Television stars will also grace the parade route, including Erin Cummings ("Detroit 1-8-7"), HGTV's Cari Cucksey ("Cash & Cari") and E! network personality Louise Roe.
9:05 a.m. today. $30-$50 grandstand seating. Woodward Avenue between Mack Avenue and Campus Martius, Detroit. www.theparade.org.
Tour of Detroit Institute of Arts from the Detroit Shoppe at Somerset Collection, 7 p.m. Fri. $16. 2800 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy. (248) 816-5470.
Black and White Fashion Ball with cocktail reception and runway show at Barrister Gardens, 6 p.m. Sun. $25. 24225 Harper Road, St. Clair Shores. (313) 434-9597.
A Roaring Twenties Gala with silent auction and live music with Gino Fanelli's Red Hot Sugar Daddies at D'Amato's, 6 p.m. Sun. $25. 222 Sherman Drive, Royal Oak. (248) 506-4550.
Michael Moore discusses his latest book "Here Comes Trouble: Stories from My Life" at Michigan State University Concert Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. Tues. $7.50, $5 students. Auditorium Road and Farm Lane, East Lansing. (800) WHARTON.
f Tree Lighting Event at Summit on the Park, 6-8:30 p.m. Wed. $5 suggested donation per family. 46000 Summit Parkway, Canton. (734) 394-5460.
f Christmas Wonderfest with vendors, food, carousel and Ferris wheel at Campus Martius, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. and noon-8 p.m. Sun. Free. 800 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 962-0101.
f 36th Annual Grosse Pointe Santa Claus Parade at Village Festival Plaza, 10 a.m. Fri. Free. Kercheval Road and St. Clair St., Grosse Pointe. (313) 886-7474.
Bill Grogan's Goat album release party with Jeecy and the Jungle at Old Pointe Bar, 9:30 p.m. Sat. No cover. 15130 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Park. (313) 969-1110.
Mad About Chamber Music with University of Michigan School of Music students at Kerrytown Concert House, 8 p.m. Wed. Free. 415 N. Fourth St., Ann Arbor. (734) 769-2999.
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