Things to do around town this weekend

If you're not too hungover/exhausted from watching the Wings game Thursday night there are some fun options kicking around town this weekend for you to enjoy.

• Deadliest Catch Live! (oh yes, exclamation point and all) at the Royal Oak Music Theatre, Friday 8:00 pm

I just recently got back from visiting Seattle, and of the many things I learned on my Duck Tour with Captain Noah, one was that the boats that the guys from Discovery Channel's The Deadliest Catch are docked in Seattle when they're not out on the ocean. I also learned that the guys get no dough from doing the show b/c it's a documentary show, so any additional money they make is from endorsements and touring in the off season (off fishing season? off filming season?). Fans of the show can expect to hear the stories behind their many adventures as well as never seen video. And I had to post this, mostly because I just love the inherent badass-ness of the photo. No glamour shots here kids, they're the real deal.

• US Route 66: The Death of an American Icon, Lawrence Street Gallery, Ferndale, runs through May 28

Route 66 has been an American icon for decades, but these days, its heyday is predominantly celebrated in nostalgic movies and kitch gift shops along the way. But photographer Arnold Berkman traversed America's most famous road documenting its decline, capturing not only the physical degradation but the loss of what Route 66 represented.

• Super Happy Funtime Burlesque, The Painted Lady, Hamtramck, Friday 9:00 pm

The ladies (and gents) of Super Happy Funtime Burlesque make a stop in the D on their nationwide tour, bringing their raucus, hilarious show to the Painted Lady. As far as burlesque shows go, this one is the top of the pack and I assure you, you will not leave disappointed. You might leave with a bit of a stitch in your side from laughing your ass off though. Highly recommended.

Happy weekend!