On sale 10 a.m. April 18
• Get The Led Out-Tribute to Led Zeppelin: Aug. 15, Sound Board at MotorCity Casino, Detroit, ticket prices vary.
• Charlie Wilson, Babyface, K-Ci Hailey and El Debarge: Sept. 5, Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, ticket prices vary.
• Alice Cooper, Judas Priest: Oct. 2, Pine Knob Music Theatre, Independence Twp., ticket prices vary.
On sale 10 a.m. April 24
• Brandon Lake: March 8, 2026, Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, ticket prices vary.
Note: Events are subject to change; check with venues for updates. Tickets on sale at 313Presents.com, LiveNation.com, Ticketmaster.com or the XFINITY Box Office at Little Caesars Arena.
Beats
• The Prince Experience, tribute: April 18, District 142, 142 Maple St., Wyandotte, doors at 7 p.m., ages 21+, district142live.com, ticket prices vary.
• Chris Brown, Wiz Khalifa, Gucci Mane, Skilla Baby, Fabolous: 7:30 p.m. April 19, Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, lineup subject to change, 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• Soul Asylum: April 19, Flagstar Strand Theatre, Pontiac, ticketmaster.com, ticket prices vary.
• Infinity & Beyond-Journey Tribute: April 19, Emerald Theater, 31 N. Walnut St., Mt Clemens, 586-630-0120, TheEmeraldTheatre.com, doors at 7 p.m., 18+, $20+.
• The Mega 80’s: April 19, The Magic Bag, 22920 Woodward Ave., Ferndale, www.themagicbag.com, doors at 7 p.m., all ages, $20+ adv.
• Ranger Trucco: April 19, Majestic Theatre, 4140 Woodward Ave., Detroit, www.majesticdetroit.com, ages 18+, doors at 9 p.m., $15-$25+.
• Elderbrook: April 19, Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 W 4th St. Royal Oak, www.royaloakmusictheatre.com, 248-399-3065, ticket prices vary.
• Fox and Bones: 8 p.m. April 19, at 20 Front Street, Lake Orion, 248-783-7105, www.20frontstreet.com, doors at 7:30 p.m., $20+.
• The Half Of It: 7 p.m. April 19, The Loving Touch, 22634 Woodward Ave., Ferndale, 248-820-5596, thelovingtouchferndale.com, $34+.
• The Mary Wallopers: April 21, The Shelter, Detroit, Irish Punk/Folk band, www.saintandrewsdetroit.com, ticket prices vary.
• Hayley Reardon: 8 p.m. April 22, The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, https://theark.org, free, Non-perishables collected for food gatherers.
Theater
• “Alice Through The Looking Glass”: Through April 19, The Boardwalk Theatre, 109 S. 3rd St., Saint Clair, www.thumbcoasttheaters.com, 810-278-1749, $38.
• “The Addams Family”: April 22-27, Fox Theatre, Detroit, 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• “The Rat Pack Lounge”: April 23-May 18, Meadow Brook Theatre, on the campus of Oakland University, 248-377-3300, www.mbtheatre.com, ticket prices vary.
• “Romeo and Juliet”: April 24-May 4, Rochester Christian University, 800 W. Avon Road, Rochester Hills, www.rcu.edu/rcu-theatre-music, recommended for ages 13+, ticket prices vary.
• “Little Shop of Horrors”: April 24-27, Avondale Performing Arts Center, 2800 Waukegan St., Auburn Hills presented by the Avondale Theatre Company, avondaletheatrecompany.ludus.com, general admission-$15, students-$10.
• “Mad Gravity”: April 25-May 9, Rosedale Community Players at Peace Lutheran Church, 17029 W. 13 Mile Road, Southfield, www.rosedalecommunityplayers.com, 313-532-4010.
• “Jurassic Park-The Musical”: April 25-May 10, Planet Ant Theatre, 2320 Caniff St, Hamtramck, planetant.com/events, tickets are $30 adv. or $35 at the door.
• “A Doll’s House”: April 25-May 11, The Inspired Acting Company, 1124 E. West Maple Road, Walled Lake, www.InspiredActing.org, 248-863-9953, general admission $35; $30 for Under 30/over 65.
• “Awakened”: Through April 26, Planet Ant Black Box, 2357 Caniff St, Hamtramck, loosely inspired by “Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs,” planetant.com/events, $25 adv. or $30 at the door.
• “The Music Man”: May 2-18, at Birmingham Village Players are $30 (includes ticketing fee). Tickets can be purchased by calling the box office, 248-644-2075, or by placing an order on the website, www.birminghamvillageplayers.com.
• The Love List: May 3-June 15, The Boardwalk Theatre, 109 S. 3rd St., Saint Clair, www.thumbcoasttheaters.com, 810-278-1749, $38+.
• “Lungs”: May 7-June 1, Tipping Point Theatre, 361 E Cady St., Northville, www.tippingpointtheatre.com, ticket prices vary.
• “My Mother and the Michigan/Ohio War”: Through May 25, The Purple Rose Theatre Company, 137 Park Street Chelsea, www.purplerosetheatre.org or (734) 433-7673, ticket prices vary.
Art
• Drop-in Workshop: Wrist and Ankle Rattles is 6-8:30 p.m. April 18, and Guest Artist Workshop-Polymer Clay Essentials with Trice Clark is noon-4 p.m. April 19-20; Detroit Institute of Arts, Art-Making Studio, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, www.dia.org.
• Downtown Rochester Makers’ Market: Vendor registration is open until April 18, vendors will be notified if selected by April 23. The market is scheduled for 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 21, at W. Fourth Street in downtown Rochester. Artisan vendors, makers, and handmade crafters are welcome to purchase a vendor space at the market. Registration forms and prices are at Downtownrochestermi.com.
• NOXX Cannabis Mural Contest: April 21-May 4, the public will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite design. The 430-square-foot mural will be featured on the covered parking lot wall at NOXX’s dispensary, 23622 Woodward Ave. Pleasant Ridge. The mural will be painted between May 13 and May 22, weather permitting, https://noxx.com/noxx-woodward-mural-contest.
• Young Artist Scholarship Competition: Public is invited to vote for their favorite piece, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday through April 25, at Art Leaders Gallery, 33086 Northwestern Hwy., West Bloomfield Twp., www.artleaders.com. Closing Reception & Awards Ceremony is 3:30-5:30 p.m. April 26.
• “Day of Dreaming” workshop: Noon-2:30 p.m. April 26, the Shepherd 1265 Parkview Street, Detroit, with artist Alisha B. Wormsley in partnership with Sibyls Shrine. Guests are encouraged to bring a yoga mat or blanket, open to all ages, www.littlevillagedetroit.com.
• Spring Open Studio Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 26-27, at epiphany glass, 770 Orchard Lake Road, Pontiac, glassmaking demonstrations, shop glassware the epiphany team has been creating and sign up for hands-on glassmaking workshops, to be held on the hour during the show and cost between $115 to $175 per person for adults and children (ages 6+), https://epiphanyglass.com/workshops-events.
• Spring exhibits: Through May 1, at the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center, 1516 S Cranbrook Road, Birmingham, featuring James Kaye-”Descriptive Intuition,” Jackson Wrede-”Menagerie,” Lisa Grizaniuk-”True Hues,” and students of Anatoliy Shapiro, free admission, https://bbartcenter.org. Gallery viewing hours are Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m, free admission.
• Artists invitations: The Northville Art House invites artists for The Young Artist Art Fair for ages 7-18 is May 10, to apply by May 1 at Northville Art House, 215 W Cady St., Northville, https://northvillearthouse.org/yaaf/registration, booth fees. Also, the Northville Art House Art Market is June 13-15, booth fees, www.northvillearthouse.org, 248-344-0497.
• Warp and Weft-Technologies within Textiles: Exhibit through May 3, The Shepherd, 1265 Parkview St., Detroit. Hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday, https://lscgallery.com/the-shepherd-bio.
• Cranbrook Graduate Degree Exhibition: Through May 4, Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, https://cranbrookart.edu.
• Tiff Massey-“7 Mile + Livernois”: Exhibit through May 11, Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, dia.org.
• Annual Autism Acceptance Art Show: Through May 13, at Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea in Novi Town Center, featuring artwork across various mediums, available for purchase with 50% of proceeds going to the artists and the remainder supporting Mod Market, an inclusive artisan shop and job training program operated by the Living and Learning Enrichment Center in Northville, www.modmarketnorthville.org.
• Deck Art 2025: May 15-16, Downtown Rochester’s annual Skateboard Art Competition & Exhibition Deck Art 2025, www.downtownrochestermi.com/deck-art.
• “Inward Cartography-Self of Selves”: Basil Kincaid’s solo exhibit through May 21, at Library Street Collective, 1274 Library St., Detroit, hours are noon-6 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, https://lscgallery.com.
• Art on the River June 6-8, downtown Port Huron, along the St. Clair River on Merchant Street and in Kiefer Park, art and music festival artists, crafters, and bands, www.artontheriverph.com.
• Painted with Silk-The Art of Early American Embroidery: Through June 15, Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, https://dia.org/events/exhibitions/painted-silk.
• Orchard Lake Fine Art Show: July 26-27 West Bloomfield Twp. Those interested in being part of the show, should contact Patty Narozny at 248-762-2462 or patty@hotworks.org, https://hotworks.org.
• Henry Ossawa Tanner-“Flight into Egypt”: On view in African American, Level 2, West Wing, D, Detroit Institute of Arts, Art-Making Studio, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, www.dia.org.
• Thursdays at the Museum: 1 p.m. Thursdays, Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit, self-guided visit of our collections for adults 55 and older. Groups of 25 or more in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties can receive free bus transportation, www.dia.org/events/thursdays.
• University of Michigan Museum of Art, 525 South State St., Ann Arbor, 734-764-0395, umma.umich.edu, ticket prices vary.
Ballet/Dance
• Malandain Ballet Biarritz: April 26-27, performances of “Les Saisons” (The Seasons) at the Detroit Opera House, 1526 Broadway St., Detroit. Tickets start at $30, available at https://detroitopera.org, tickets@detroitopera.org, 313-237-7464.
• The Macombers Spring Extravaganza: April 12, Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, 44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Twp., www.macombcenter.com, 586-286-2222, $12-$18.
• Fred Astaire Dance Studios Youth Dance Program: Ballroom Stars Youth Dance Program audition for dancers ages 6-17, and information event for parents/caregivers, 9 a.m.-noon April 12. Advance registration is required. Contact Fred Astaire Dance Studios: call or text 248-773-9392 or email bloomfieldhills@fredastaire.com.
• “The Wizard of Oz”: April 25-27, Macomb Ballet Company at Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, 44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Twp., www.macombcenter.com, 586-286-2222, www.macombballet.org/wizard-of-oz, tickets-$25. Sensory friendly show is at 10 a.m. April 25.
Beats, continued
• Thunderstruck-AC/DC Tribute: 8 p.m. April 25, The Roxy, 401 Walnut Blvd., Rochester, 248-453-5285, www.theroxyrochester.com, doors at 7 p.m., ages 21+, $30+.
• Orchestra Noir: 7 p.m. April 25, The Fillmore Detroit, www.thefillmoredetroit.com, ticket prices vary.
• Miya Folick: April 25, El Club Detroit, 4114 W. Vernor Hwy., https://elclubdetroit.com, $27.20.
• Dueling Pianos: 8 p.m. April 25-26, Younger’s Showroom, 120 S. Main, Romeo, doors at 7 p.m., ages 21+, www.youngersromeo.com, $25+.
• Queen Flash-Tribute to Queen: April 26, Emerald Theater, 31 N. Walnut St., Mt Clemens, 586-630-0120, TheEmeraldTheatre.com, doors at 7 p.m., 18+, $25+.
• Steinway Piano Recital: 3-4 p.m. April 27, at Cranbrook House & Gardens, 380 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Hills, 248-645-3149, https://housegardens.cranbrook.edu/events/steinway-piano-recitals, gen. adm.-$50, full-time students-$25.
• Djo, Post Animal: April 28, Masonic Temple Theatre, 500 Temple St., Detroit. Doors at 7 p.m. 313-548-1320 or themasonic.com, ticket prices vary.
• AC/DC: April 30, Ford Field, www.fordfield.com/events, ticket prices vary.
• The American ELO tribute: 7:30 p.m. May 2, Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, 44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Twp., www.macombcenter.com, 586-286-2222, $41-$59+.
• Five For Fighting with String Quartet: May 3, Flagstar Strand Theatre, Pontiac, www.flagstarstrand.com, ticket prices vary.
• Three American Troubadours tribute: May 9, Andiamo Celebrity Showroom, 7096 E. 14 Mile Road, Warren, andiamoshowroom.com, doors at 7 p.m., $35-$60+.
Books
• 2025 Michigan Notable Books Author Tour: April through June at Michigan libraries. Also, the annual Night for Notables celebration is April 26, at the Library of Michigan in Lansing, michigan.gov/notablebooks.
• Author Amy Piper: Book signing events for “Secret Michigan-A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure,” 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 26, Northfield Area Library Spring Fest, Northfield, (Whitmore Lake). The events are free and open to the public.
• Author/Survivor Lou Kashiske: 6-7:30 p.m. May 4, Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 1800 West Maple Road, Birmingham, After the Wind-1996 Everest Tragedy, Talk, www.lcr.church, 248-644-4010.
Choruses
• Rochester Community Chorus: “Songs for the Spring” at 7:30 p.m. May 3 at St. Mary of the Hills Church, 2675 John R Road, Rochester Hills. Admission is $15 at the door and includes appetizers and beverages.
Classical/Orchestra
• Detroit Symphony Orchestra: Neighborhood Series-Mozart & More, April 24-27, at several locations in metro Detroit, dso.org, $31+.
• The Henry Ford Big Band: 7 p.m. April 27, The Historic Farmington Civic Theater, 33332 Grand River Ave, Farmington, with Jazz vocalist Olivia Van Goor, doors at 6:30 p.m., $29, discount code is OLIVIAVANGOOR, www.eventbrite.com/e/big-band-goes-to-the-movies-tickets-1262896600729?aff=oddtdtcreator&lang=en-us&status=30&locale=en_US&view=listing&=.
• Oakland Youth Orchestras 50th season finale: 6:30 p.m. May 1, at Seligman Performing Arts Center at Detroit Country Day School, 22305 W. 13 Mile Road, Beverly Hills. Tickets at the door ($15/ adult; $5/ student), oyomi.org/concerts.
• Spectrum Orchestra: 7:30 p.m. May 2, at Bloomfield Hills High School, 4200 Andover Road, Bloomfield Township. The concert will feature Jeremy Crosmer of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for seniors 65+. Admission is free for those under 18. Tickets can be purchased at www.spectrumorchestra.org, or at the door.
• Michigan Philharmonic-“The Planets”: 7:30-9:30 p.m. May 3, Salem Auditorium, 46181 Joy Road, Canton, michiganphil.org, $35-gen. adm., $10 for students.
• Macomb Symphony Orchestra: 3 p.m. May 4, Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, 44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Twp., www.macombcenter.com, 586-286-2222, general admission-$25, First Responder and Military-$15, students-$12, (free for ages 12 and younger at box office only).
• Rochester Community Concert Band: 7:30 p.m. May 6, Oakland University Varner Recital Hall, 371 Varner Drive, Rochester, “Americana”, rochestercommunityconcertband.org, open to the public and free to attend.
Comedy
• Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle: Michael Malone-April 17-19; Patrick Hinds-April 24; Ian Bagg-April 25-26; Andy Woodhull-April 27, at 310 S. Troy St., Royal Oak, www.comedycastle.com, 248-542-9900, ages 18+, ticket prices vary.
• One Night Stans: Bryan McCree-April 17-19; 40 Comics-April 23-26, Ron Rigby-May 1, at 4761 Highland Road, Waterford Twp., www.onenightstans.club, 248-249-1321, ages 18+, ticket prices vary.
Easter/Spring activities
• Easter Bunny visits: Noon-6 p.m. April 18-19, at The Village of Rochester Hills Shopping Center, 104 N. Adams Road, Rochester Hills. The Easter Bunny will be stationed at The Gazebo in Festival Park and guests can bring cameras to take photos, also a free petting farm with baby chicks, baby goats, and ducks, www.TheVOHR.com. Visits are first-come, first-serve.
• Easter Bunny and Enchanted Green House Experience: Noon-6 p.m. through April 19, at Somerset Collection’s North Grand Court, Troy. Guests can explore the Enchanted Garden and take photos with Hester Fairweather for $15, with proceeds benefiting local children’s charities. Each participant will receive a stuffed bunny and a coupon to use at Haagen-Dazs or Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, www.thesomersetcollection.com.
• Easter Bunny visits are from noon-6 p.m. April 18–19, Oakland Mall, 412 W. 14 Mile Road, Troy. Families receive free digital photos with the Bunny, scan the QR code at the photo area and receive photo by email within 48–72 hours. The Bunny takes a 15-minute break every 90 minutes, OaklandMall.com.
• Annual Easter Eggstravaganza: April 18-19, at Canterbury Village in Orion Twp., featuring helicopter plastic egg drops on the field next to the village. Other activities include Easter Bunny visits, games and a petting zoo. Register for timed tickets by age group, www.canterburyvillage.com/event/eggstravaganza, advance tickets are required for all attendees including adults, $13.99+ each, free parking.
• Easter Egg Hunts: Hopping’ Good Time is 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 19, at Blake’s Backyard, 5580 Van Dyke Ave., Almont, Easter egg scramble, photo opportunity with the Easter Bunny, $19.95 per child, accompanying adults are free. Easter Egg-Stravaganza is April 19, at Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill, 17985 Armada Center Rd., Armada, family-friendly Easter-themed day with a train ride through the orchard, egg scramble, take photos with the Easter Bunny, reservations on the hour between 10 a.m.-2 p.m., $25.95 per child, accompanying adults are free. Adult Easter Egg Hunt for ages 21+, is 5-9 p.m. April 18-19, at Blake’s Tasting Room, adults search for Easter eggs, live music, tickets are $35 per person and include a pint of craft beer or hard cider and donut. Visit www.blakefarms.com to purchase tickets, and make reservations.
• Bunnyville at the Zoo: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 18-19, at Detroit Zoo, 8450 W 10 Mile Road, Royal Oak, Easter Bunny photo opportunities, live entertainment, whisker painting, timed tickets at https://detroitzoo.org, general admission-$27, parking is $8.
• City of Rochester Hills Cultural Fair: Noon-3 p.m. April 26, at Rochester Christian University Garth Pleasant Arena, 800 W. Avon Road, Rochester Hills, 248-841-2463, presented by the City of Rochester Hills and its Government Youth Council, free and open to all ages, rochesterhills.org.
• Whimsical Woodlands: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 27, Johnson Nature Center, 3325 Franklin Road, Bloomfield Hills, day in the forest filled with crafts, storytelling, adventurous activities, face painting, vendors, and treats. Those interested in being a volunteer or a vendor, visit www.johnsonnaturecenter.org/whimsicalwoodlands.
• Wonderland Lantern Stroll: Evenings, select dates through May 18, Canterbury Village, 2325 Joslyn Road, Orion Twp., European-style festival featuring huge glowing lanterns inspired by the classic tale, “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,” advance registration required at www.canterburyvillage.com, $19.99+.
Film
• AMC Theatres: AMC Forum Sterling Heights, 586-254-1381; AMC Star Gratiot Clinton Township, 586-791-2095; AMC Star Great Lakes Auburn Hills, 248-454-0314; AMC Star John R Madison Heights, 248-585-4477, amctheatres.com.
• Cinemark Southland Center, Taylor, 734-287-0629, www.cinemark.com/theatres.
• Detroit Film Theatre at Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, dia.org, ticket prices vary.
• Italian Film Festival: Through April 27, several locations in metro Detroit, Ann Arbor and East Lansing, https://italianfilmfests.org/detroit.html.
• Emagine Theatres: Birmingham 8, 248-723-6230; Emagine Palladium in Birmingham, 248-385-0500; Canton, 734-787-3002; The Riviera in Farmington Hills, 248-788-6572; Hartland, 810-207-5757; Macomb, 586-372-3456; Novi, 248-468-2990; Rochester Hills, 248-378-2991; Royal Oak, 248-414-1000, emagine-entertainment.com. Open caption showtimes are Sunday and Wednesday afternoons throughout April and sensory-friendly first showing of the day for “King of Kings”-April 19, at select Emagine Theatres, ticket prices vary.
• Farmington Civic Theater: 33332 Grand River Ave., Farmington, www.theFCT.com.
• Milford Independent Cinema: 945 E Summit St., Milford, milfordcinema.org/tickets, $5+.
• MJR Theatres: MJR Chesterfield, 586-598-2500; MJR Universal Grand, Warren, 586-620-0200; MJR Troy, 248-498-2100; MJR Marketplace, Sterling Heights, 586-264-1514; MJR Partridge Creek, Clinton Twp., 586-263-0084; MJR Waterford, 248-666-7900, MJR Southgate, 734-284-3456, mjrtheatres.com.
• Oxford GQT Theater: 248-628-7101, gqtmovies.com/theaterinfo/x01tk-gqt-oxford-7.
• Redford Theatre: 17360 Lahser Road, Detroit, redfordtheatre.com, ticket prices vary.
• Regal UA, Commerce Twp.: 844-462-7342, regmovies.com/theatres/regal-ua-commerce-township.
• Romeo Theatre, Washington: 586-752-3455, romeotheatre.com.
Fundraisers
• DYPAC Benefit Concert: 7 p.m. April 23, at the DYPAC Trenton Theater, 2447 W. Jefferson Ave., Trenton, featuring DFMartin & Co., ShinyHeadMusic.com Rock School band, benefit concert for Downriver Youth Performing Arts Center (DYPAC), tickets are $10 at the door.• Royal Oak Nature Society Soiree/Fundraiser: 7-10 p.m. April 24, at the Royal Oak Farmers Market, silent auction, 50/50 raffle, tasty desserts, www.romi.gov/463/Annual-Fundraiser, $10 adv., $15 at the door.
• Barley, BBQ & Beats: 5-9 p.m. April 25, Saint Andrews Hall, Detroit, featuring Thornetta Davis, proceeds support access to not-for-profit hospice, www.hom.org/barley-bbq-beats-2025, $65 in advance, $75 at the door.
• Laugh Out Loud 4: 5:30-9 p.m. April 25, Dinner and Comedy Night with Jonnie W, at Lakeside Assembly of God, 46155 Schoenherr Road, Shelby Township, www.lakesideag.org/events/event/743/lol-4/2025-04-25, 586 726-1120. Net proceeds benefit Project Rescue, $25+ show only, (show at 8 p.m.), $35+ dinner and show.
• Stepping Out With the Stars Gala: 5:30-11 p.m. April 25, The Palazzo Grande, Event Center, 54660 Van Dyke, Shelby Township, community members who have committed to being dancers at the event; training with professional instructors to perform a dance routine at the event, to benefit Turning Point, includes dinner, open bar, silent auction, raffles, and a wine pull, https://turningpointmacomb.org/event/sowts, $125+.
• Run for the Roses Kentucky Derby Brunch: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. April 27, The Iroquois Club, 43248 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Twp., fundraiser for Camp Oakland for at-risk youth, 50/50 raffle. Emcee, brunch, desserts, and refreshments, www.campoakland.org/youth-organization-events, $75+.
• The Rent Party fundraiser: 5:30-9 p.m. May 15, The Treasury, 30 N. Saginaw St., Pontiac, to support Lighthouse family emergency shelter and housing programs, featuring live music by Planet D Nonet, Thornetta Davis. To donate an auction items or be a sponsor, contact Lindsey Brenz at lbrenz@lighthousemi.org or 248-972-1484.
• A2SF’s Fundraiser: 7-9:30 p.m. May 16, Homes campus 112 Jackson Plaza, Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor Summer Festival, https://www.a2sf.org/events/debut, tickets – $100+.
Misc.
• Alton Brown: 7:30 p.m., April 18, Fox Theatre, Detroit, 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• Grand Blanc High School Spring Craft Show: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 26 at Grand Blanc High School.east campus,12500 Holly Road, Grand Blanc. Admission is $3 for ages 14+, hosted by the H.O.S.A. student group. For information, call 810-658-0440 or visit https://smetankacraftshows.com.
• Butterflies Are Blooming exhibition: Through April 30, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids, Fred & Dorothy Fichter Butterflies Are Blooming exhibition of thousands of tropical butterflies within the lush environment of the Lena Meijer Tropical Conservatory, MeijerGardens.org/tickets, ticket prices vary.
• LTUX 2025: University games and anime convention is noon-8 p.m. May 3, Lawrence Technological University, 21000 W. 10 Mile Road, Southfield, Buell Building and Architecture Building (buildings 5 and 4, a celebration of gaming, anime and cosplay. Admission is free, and the event is open to the public, https://ltu.edu/campus-map. Guests are advised to park in lots A and G, with overflow at D and C.
• Downtown Street Eats: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday, through Oct. 10, bringing more than 80 of Metro Detroit’s best food trucks and restaurants to Cadillac Square and the Woodward Esplanade, DowntownDetroit.org/events.
Museums
• Underground Railroad traveling exhibit: Through the month of April at West Bloomfield Town Hall, 4550 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield Twp., six traveling exhibit panels of the “The Oakland County Underground Railroad Project,” www.gwbhs.org.
• History Tea Tour: May 3, Troy Historic Village, guests will sample five distinct teas and learn about each tea’s unique history at Troy Historic Village. Also, a short presentation will occur every half hour inside the Old Troy Church. Register online to reserve a timeslot and receive a reminder once the program gets closer at www.TroyHistoricVillage.org. Walk-ins are also welcome and encouraged on the day of the event, members-$15, and non-members-$20.
• “Nothing Gold Can Stay”: 7:30-8:30 p.m. May 9, and May 21, Hammond Planetarium at Henry Ford College, in the Science Building, Room J-102, constellations to see in spring, register at www.hfcc.edu/campus-life/planetarium, free.
• The Science of Archimedes: Traveling exhibition through June 1, Cranbrook Institute of Science, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, https://science.cranbrook.edu/explore/exhibits/archimedes. The museum is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday, and noon-4 p.m. Sunday.$14-general admission, $10.50-ages 2-12 and ages 65+, free for ages under 2 and members.
• Orchid Island Exploration: 1-3 p.m. April 19, Cranbrook Institute of Science, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, 248-645-3200, https://science.cranbrook.edu/explore/programs/events, free with general admission, adults-$14, $10.50 for ages 2-12 and 65+, free for ages under 2 and members.
• Meadow Brook Hall: Guided House Tours and Self-Guided Tours, 350 Estate Drive, Rochester. Visit meadowbrookhall.org/tours for tour times and ticket prices.
• The Rochester Hills Museum: Open for drop-in hours, Fridays and Saturdays, from noon-3 p.m. with guided tours of the Van Hoosen Farmhouse and Red House starting at 1 p.m.
• Detroit Arsenal of Democracy Museum: Seeks volunteer groups from veteran and military groups to assist with restoration. The museum is also seeking building materials and equipment to support the ongoing restoration of its vintage industrial space at 19144 Glendale Ave., Detroit, including floor grinders, clear epoxy and Thinset products for floor repairs, www.detroitarsenalofdemocracy.org.
• Detroit Historical Museum: 5401 Woodward Ave. (NW corner of Kirby) in Midtown Detroit, detroithistorical.org. Permanent exhibits include the famous Streets of Old Detroit, the Allesee Gallery of Culture, Doorway to Freedom: Detroit and the Underground Railroad, Detroit: The “Arsenal of Democracy,” the Gallery of Innovation, Frontiers to Factories, America’s Motor City and The Glancy Trains, regular museum general admission is $10. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. “Detroit Lions: Gridiron Heroes,” exhibition featuring the history of the Detroit Lions, detroithistorical.org. Family Fun Day for Earth Day is 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 26.
• A River’s Rejuvenation: The Fish Story of Detroit is though mid-summer, at Dossin Great Lakes Museum, 100 Strand Drive, Belle Isle, Detroit. Designed as a traveling installation, it will also be displayed at the Belle Isle Nature Center and the Belle Isle Aquarium throughout the summer, detroithistorical.org. Family Fun Day for Earth Day is 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 26.
• Ford Piquette Plant Museum: 461 Piquette Ave, Detroit. Open Wednesdays through Sundays, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $10-$18. Optional guided tours take place daily at 10 a.m., noon, and 2 p.m., www.fordpiquetteplant.org, 313-872-8759.
• Ford House: Historic home of Eleanor and Edsel Ford, 1100 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Shores, www.fordhouse.org, 313-884-4222, www.fordhouse.org/events.
• Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society: Open 1st/2nd/4th/5th Sundays of the month and 3rd Fridays, 1-4 pm, (holidays excluded) with exhibits including “Four Communities” exhibit at The Orchard Lake Museum, 3951 Orchard Lake Road, Orchard Lake. Admission is free, donations welcome, www.gwbhs.org, 248-757-2451.
• The Henry Ford Museum: The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation and Greenfield Village, 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn, Ford Rouge Factory Tours Monday-Saturday, purchase tickets online, prices vary, thehenryford.org.
• Michigan Science Center (Mi-Sci): 5020 John R St., Detroit, 313-577-8400, www.mi-sci.org. Regular museum gen. adm. is $17+. Standard Mi-Sci films are available as a $6 add-on to general admission tickets. Mi-Sci is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday and until 8 p.m. the first Friday of each month. Kids Town exhibit provides a tinkering space for children 5 and under to explore creativity as part of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) concepts – while under the supervision of parents and caregivers. “Tyrannosaurs – Meet the Family” exhibit is open through May, (collection of tyrannosaur skeleton casts, fossils, and life-size displays).
• Monroe County Museum: 126 S Monroe St., Monroe, monroemi.gov.
• Motown Museum: 2648 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit, motownmuseum.org, 313-875-2264.
• Pontiac Transportation Museum: 250 W. Pike St., Pontiac. Admission to the museum is $10, $8 for seniors and veterans, $6 for children ages 6-12, free for children ages 5 and younger. Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, www.pontiactransportationmuseum.org. First Thursday Lecture Series is 7-8:30 p.m., first Thursday of the month, free.
• Royal Oak Historical Society Museum: Hours are 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 1411 W. Webster Road, Royal Oak, royaloakhistoricalsociety.com, 248-439-1501, $10+ suggested donation. The Underground Railroad in Oakland County traveling exhibit. Royal Oak Historical Society Speaker Series by local historian and Executive Director of Selfridge Military Air Museum, Steve Mrozek.
• Westin Book Cadillac at 100 Exhibition: Westin Book Cadillac, 1114 Washington Blvd., Detroit, presented with Detroit Historical Society, exhibit explores the 100-year history of the Book Cadillac hotel, https://detroithistorical.org.
• The Wright: The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, 315 E. Warren Ave., Detroit, 313-494-5800, open Tuesday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and open until 7 p.m. on Thursday, closed on Mondays, reserve timed tickets at thewright.org, $30+ gen adm., $20 for seniors 62+, $15 for youth, ages 5-17, free for under 5. Bank of America and The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History are partnering to provide free admission to all museum visitors on the second Sunday of each month through June 2025, (May 11, and June 8).
• The Zekelman Holocaust Center: 28123 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills. “The Evidence Room”, exhibit is through June 15, at The HC, 28123 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills, $10 per person or free with membership, www.holocaustcenter.org, 248-553-2400.
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