Here are 10 things to do around Metro Detroit this weekend
Youmacon at Huntington Place
Among the highlights of this year’s Youmacon, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, are appearances from May Hong, Danny Chung and Alan Lee from Netflix’s “K-Pop Demon Hunters.” The immersive convention also has other celebrity guests, cosplay events, gaming, a maid cafe, shopping and more. All ages are welcome. 5-9 p.m. Thurs., 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri.-Sat. and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun. Admission starts at $30. 1 Washington, Detroit. Youmacon.com.
“Back to the Future: The Musical” at Detroit Opera House
One of the most memorable films of the 1980s has been turned into a stage show, which won the 2022 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, among other accolades. Watch a puffy-vested Marty McFly time travel via a DeLorean surrounded by a 20th century soundtrack that includes “The Power of Love,” “Johnny B. Goode,” “Earth Angel” and “Back in Time.” 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sat. and 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sun. (also Nov. 4-9). $35.10 and up. 1526 Broadway, Detroit. broadwayindetroit.com.
Playboi Carti at Little Caesars Arena
This Atlanta native did well with his debut studio album “Die Lit” in 2018, but Playboi Carti’s 2020 album “Whole Lotta Red” was his first No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and was named one of the greatest hip-hop albums by Rolling Stone. The genre-defying rapper’s “Antagonist Tour” comes through town Friday night with Ken Carson, Destroy Lonely, Homixide Gang and Apollo Red. 7 p.m. Fri. $43.40 and up. 2645 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 471-7000. 313presents.com.
Hallowicked at Masonic Temple
Making Detroit the biggest market for black and white face paint in October for the past 30-something years (probably), the Insane Clown Posse will host the 32nd annual Hallowicked party at the spooky Masonic Temple on Halloween night in Detroit. Fans can expect to hear all the classics — “Hokus Pocus,” “Down with the Clown,” etc. — plus plenty of Faygo breaks to keep the sea of Juggalos quenched. 6 p.m. Fri. $78.84 and up. 500 Temple, Detroit. themasonic.com.
Detroit Gospel Legends at Fox Theatre
Be uplifted by the voices of Fred Hammond, Marvin Sapp, the Clark Sisters, Dietrick Haddon, Carvin Winans, Byron Cage and Lisa Page Brooks. 8 p.m. Fri. $83.75 and up. 2211 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 471-7000. 313presents.com.
Run of the Dead at George S. Patton Park Recreation Center
Celebrate Dia de los Muertos and get some fresh air at this annual event that honors life and community. Run a 5K or 10K through the historic Holy Cross and Woodmere Cemeteries and enjoy music from the Compas Band and browse traditional ofrendas. 7 a.m.-noon Sat. $55 and up. 2301 Woodmere, Detroit. runsignup.com/Race/MI/Detroit/RunoftheDeadFundraiser.
“Dungeons and Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern” at Fisher Theatre
This stage show is an interactive fantasy experience that mixes storytelling with theater and gamer culture. Nerdist calls it “rip-roaring funny.” 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sat. $47.58 and up. 3011 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit. (313) 872-1000. broadwayindetroit.com.
Air Supply at Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts
Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock formed the soft rock duo Air Supply in Melbourne, Australia, in 1975. Since then, they’ve sold more than 100 million records worldwide, thanks in part to the success of romantic singles like “Lost in Love,” “Making Love Out of Nothing at All” and “All Out of Love.” 8 p.m. Sat. $86.80. 350 Madison, Detroit. (313) 887-8500. Musichall.org.
Gucci Mane at Fox Theatre
Big names in Southern hip-hop come through town for this special show, billed “Legends from the South,” featuring Atlanta-based rapper Gucci Mane plus Boosie, Trina, Rocko and OJ da Juiceman. 8 p.m. Sat. $103.90 and up. 2211 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 471-7000. 313presents.com.
BabyTron at Saint Andrew’s Hall
Ypsilanti’s BabyTron returns to Saint Andrew’s following the release of his latest album, “Luka Troncic 2,” on which he flexes his knowledge of the NBA. The album dropped in August. 7 p.m. Sun. $48. 432 E. Congress, Detroit. Livenation.com.
Melody Baetens
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