Things to do this weekend: Monster Jam at Ford Field, comics and cosplay in Warren

Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press
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The final weekend of February in metro Detroit brings excitement and includes a heart-pounding monster truck event, multicultural festivities along Detroit’s scenic riverfront, a live performance by a Grammy award-winning musician, a lively Greek Fest and a family-fun comic convention.

Here are five things to do for the weekend of Feb. 23-25.

Kenny Garrett in concert

Grammy-winning artist Kenny Garrett, an alto saxophonist, composer and one of three Detroiters named National Endowment of Arts Jazz Masters last year, will perform his new album, "Sounds from the Ancestors," on Friday night in Detroit. The album explores West African music and its influence on jazz, R&B and gospel music.

The National Endowment for the Arts' 2023 class of Jazz Masters, all of whom hail from Detroit: Alto saxophonist Kenny Garrett, violinist Regina Carter and drummer Louis Hayes.
The National Endowment for the Arts' 2023 class of Jazz Masters, all of whom hail from Detroit: Alto saxophonist Kenny Garrett, violinist Regina Carter and drummer Louis Hayes.

8 p.m. Friday, Max M. & Majorie S. Fisher Music Center, 3711 Woodward in Detroit. Tickets start at $19.

Great Lakes Comic Convention

More than 150 vendors, artists and crafters are expected at this comic book, toy and collectible event that will include cosplay fun, Dungeons & Dragons, costume contests, celebrities, video game tournaments, gaming and more.

The Great Lakes Comic Convention will include cosplay fun at the Macomb Community College Expo Center.
The Great Lakes Comic Convention will include cosplay fun at the Macomb Community College Expo Center.

Eric Bischoff, Guy Gilchrist, Seth Damoose, Noah Hathaway, Steve Lavigne, Jim Lawson, Noah Sult, Rick Goldschmidt, and Angel Medina are a few celebrity guests scheduled to attend.

There will also be a Super Smash Bros. tournament, Magic the Gathering, Pokemon open play and face painting.

5-9 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday at the Macomb Community College Expo Center, 14500 E. Twelve Mile Road in Warren. $20.

Greek Fest

Enjoy authentic food and spirits, live Greek music, dancing, shopping, and church tours and iconography.

You can sample an array of Greek food at this weekend's festival in Westland.
You can sample an array of Greek food at this weekend's festival in Westland.

Noon-9 p.m. Saturday and noon-6 p.m. Sunday at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 36375 Joy Road in Westland.

Monster Jam

Watch world-class athletes and their 12,000-pound monster trucks compete in speed and skill competitions. Events will include racing, freestyle and two-wheel skills. Vehicles like Grave Digger, Megalodon and others will show off skills, stunts and all-out racing.

Grave Digger is one of Monster Jam's most popular vehicles.
Grave Digger is one of Monster Jam's most popular vehicles.

5 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday at Ford Field in Detroit. Tickets start at $20.

Lunar New Year at Valade

The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy invites everyone to its final weekend of Winter at Valade to enjoy celebrations from around the globe and to celebrate Lunar New Year with a food truck rally, parades, dance performances, music, karate demos, crafts and more.

Winter at Valade will include a Lunar New Year celebration.
Winter at Valade will include a Lunar New Year celebration.

4-9 p.m. Friday, noon-9 p.m. Saturday, and noon-7 p.m. Sunday at Robert C. Valade Park, along the East Riverfront in downtown Detroit at 2670 East Atwater.

Brendel Hightower is an assistant editor at the Detroit Free Press. Contact her at [email protected]. Support local journalism: Subscribe to the Detroit Free Press.

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