Things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit

Here are six ideas for getting out and about in Metro Detroit this weekend (besides the North American International Auto Show)

Metro Boat Show at Lake St. Clair Metropark

Start dreaming about next year’s boating season at the boat show, this time taking place at Lake St. Clair Metropark. Meet Daisy Kelliher from the show “Below Deck Sailing Yacht” or tour the Pride of Michigan, a 68-foot training ship. There’s also stuff for kids, live music, dozens of vendors and more. 1-7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Sat. and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. $10, kids 12 and younger are free with an adult. Military and first responders get in for free. 31300 Metro Parkway, Harrison Charter Township. Boatmichigan.org.

Motor City Comedy Festival at Detroit House of Comedy

Highlights of this year’s festival include headlining sets from Detroit native, comic and actor Mary Lynn Rajskub on Saturday night at the Detroit House of Comedy, 2301 Woodward in Detroit. The festival also has open mics scheduled at the Independent Comedy Club, 2320 Caniff in Hamtramck. Thurs.-Sun. Visit motorcitycomedyfest.com for a full schedule and info on tickets.

“Gomela / To Return: Movement of Our Mother Tongue” at Ford Theatre at the Detroit School for the Arts

Directed by Stephanie McKee-Anderson and featuring poet Sunny Patterson and choreographer Kesha McKey, this production, presented by the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, is a multi-disciplinary show that is a ceremony of the collective memory of the Black experience. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. $15, $10 members, students and seniors. 123 Selden, Detroit. thewright.org/programs.

“Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO Bricks” at Michigan Science Center

An all-new LEGO exhibition features 20 skyscrapers made of LEGO bricks from all over the world in stunning detail. In addition to the exhibit, there will also be a hands-on construction area with more than 200,000 loose bricks. Exhibit opens Saturday and runs through early January. Included with general admission. 5020 John R., Detroit. (313) 577-8400. Mi-sci.org.

Duran Duran at Little Caesars Arena

Recent Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Duran Duran bring their “Future Past Tour” to LCA with opening groups Nile Rodgers & Chic and Bastille. The British rockers are set to release a Halloween-themed album with new and cover material this October. 7 p.m. Sat. $49.95 and up. 2645 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 471-7000. 313presents.com.

50 Cent at Pine Knob Music Theatre

In celebration of the 20th anniversary of his debut album “Get Rich or Die Tryin’,” rapper 50 Cent rolls through town with Busta Rhymes and Jeremih. The multi-platinum release, which had guest appearances by Eminem, Nate Dogg and others, spawned the mega singles “P.I.M.P.” and “In da Club.” 7 p.m. Sun. Verified resale tickets available, $169 and up. 33 Bob Seger Blvd., Clarkston. (313) 471-7000. 313presents.com.

Melody Baetens