On sale 10 a.m. Sept. 13
• Choir! Choir! Choir! Un-Silent Night: Dec. 13, Flagstar Strand, Pontiac, holiday sing-along, www.flagstarstrand.com, ticket prices vary.
• Trans-Siberian Orchestra “The Lost Christmas Eve”: 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Dec. 28, Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, ticket prices vary.
• ”Golden Girls-The Laughs Continue”: Jan. 16-19, Fisher Theatre, 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
• Usher: 8 p.m. Sept. 12-13, Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, 313Presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top: 6:30 p.m. Sept. 13, Pine Knob Music Theatre, Independence Twp., 313Presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• Old Crow Medicine Show: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 13, Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor, https://marquee-arts.org, ticket prices vary.
• Jon Pardi, Priscilla Block: 7 p.m. Sept. 13, Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre, Sterling Heights, 313Presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• Dueling Pianos: 8 p.m. Sept. 13, at The Roxy, 401 Walnut Blvd., Rochester, 248-453-5285, www.theroxyrochester.com, doors at 7 p.m., $25+.
• Charli XCX and Troye Sivan: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 14, Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, 313Presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• Rumours tribute band, Ghosts in Motion: Sept. 14, The Loving Touch, 22634 Woodward Ave., Ferndale, 248-820-5596, thelovingtouchferndale.com, all ages, doors at 6 p.m., $15+.
• Adel Ruelas: 7 p.m. Sept. 14, The Crofoot Ballroom, 1 S. Saginaw, Pontiac, all ages, https://thecrofoot.com/events, $25+.
• Songwriter’s Round: 8 p.m. Sept. 14, with Vinnie Paolizzi, Gabe Lee and Jack Mckeon, at 20 Front Street, Lake Orion, 248-783-7105, www.20frontstreet.com, doors at 7:30 p.m. all ages, $32.50+.
• The Sisters of Mercy: 7 p.m. Sept. 14, The Fillmore, 2115 Woodward Ave, Detroit, www.thefillmoredetroit.com, ticket prices vary.
• Falling in Reverse: 5:45 p.m. Sept. 15, with Dance Gavin Dance, Black Veil Brides, Tech N9ne and Jeris Johnson, Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre, Sterling Heights, 313Presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• The Shamrock Jazz Orchestra: 7 p.m. Sept. 15, at The Roxy, 401 Walnut Blvd., Rochester, 248-453-5285, www.theroxyrochester.com, doors at 7 p.m., $35+.
• Kirk Franklin, Yolanda Adams: 7 p.m. Sept. 15, Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, 313Presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• Willie Nelson & Family, Bob Dylan, John Mellencamp: 5 p.m. Sept. 15, Pine Knob Music Theatre, Independence Twp., 313Presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• Freddie Jackson: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15, Sound Board at MotorCity Casino, Detroit, 313Presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• A Special Tribute to the Blues ft. Dnise Jonson: 7 p.m. Sept. 16, Aretha’s Jazz Cafe, 350 Madison St., Detroit, hosted By Mike Bonner, doors at 6 p.m., https://jazzcafedetroit.com, $25+.
• Phosphorescent: 7 p.m. Sept. 16, El Club Detroit, 4114 W. Vernor Hwy., https://elclubdetroit.com, $40.11.
• Judas Priest, Sabaton: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 17, Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre, Sterling Heights, 313Presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• Leprous: 6 p.m. Sept. 17, The Crofoot Ballroom, 1 S. Saginaw, Pontiac, all ages, https://thecrofoot.com/events, $28+.
• The Marley Brothers: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19, Pine Knob Music Theatre, Independence Twp., 313Presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• Stephen Pearcy of RATT: 7 p.m. Sept. 19, Diesel Concert Lounge, 33151 23 Mile Road, Chesterfield, www.dieselconcerts.com, ticket prices vary.
Festivals
• Troy Family Daze: Sept. 12-15, at the Troy Civic Center, 241 Town Center, Troy, featuring family entertainment, food court, children’s activities, 5K Run/Walk is Sept. 15, International Day entertainment is noon-7 p.m. Sept. 15, $5 admission each day, (free admission for ages 10 and younger), amusement rides-ticket prices vary, free parking available at Liberty Center parking garage, 100 W. Big Beaver Road, with shuttle to the festival, www.troyfamilydaze.org. Parade at 10 a.m. Sept. 14, starting at Walsh College, ending at Troy Community Center. Fireworks scheduled for 9:30 p.m. Sept. 14.
• Septemberfest: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sept. 14, downtown Ortonville, vendors, live music, children’s activities, entertainment, food to purchase, car show, Ortonville Lions Club Beer Tent, Sept. 13-15, opening at 5 p.m. Friday with live music at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, brandontownship.us.
• Hoedown Fundraiser: 4-7 p.m. Sept. 14, at Clarkston Family Farm, 6800 Hubbard Road, line dancing, children’s activities, paddle auction, fundraiser for Pathways to Possibilities Project, https://clarkstonfamilyfarm.regfox.com/hoedown-2024.
• KlezMitten-Klezmer Festival: 2:30 p.m. Sept. 15, International Institute, 111 E Kirby St., Detroit, music, dancing, food to purchase, $20 general admission, free for children younger than 12, https://klezundheit.ludus.com/index.php.
• Funky Ferndale Art Fair: Sept. 20-22, (Friday 4-7:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m., Sunday 11a.m.-6 p.m.), more than 140 juried artists and authors, west of Woodward on Nine Mile. It is joined by the DIY Street Fair, which is on the east side of Woodward, www.funkyferndaleartfair.com, free admission. Parking at any of the downtown lots or in the DOT parking structure on Troy Street west of Woodward.
• Oktoberfest: 3-10 p.m. Sept. 21, Our Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2225 E. 14 Mile Road in Birmingham, with live music from 6-10 p.m. by Michigan’s premier German band, Die Dorfmusikanten, the Redeemer Brass from 3-6 p.m., dancing, German foods, German beer and wine to purchase, 248-646-6100, www.oslcoktoberfest.com, free admission.
• Annual Art in the Village: Sept. 21-22, (10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday), Depot Park, west of Main St. (M-15), Clarkston, juried art show, vintage market, food trucks, children’s crafts, music, presented by Clarkston Community Historical Society, free admission, www.clarkstonhistorical.org. (Paid parking in city lots 11 a.m.-9 p.m., on Saturdays, free parking in city lots on Sunday, PassportParking.com).
• Renaissance Festival: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. themed weekends, Saturdays and Sundays, through Sept. 29, (also Sept. 27), at 12600 Dixie Hwy., Holly, entertainment, jousting, vendors, www.michrenfest.com, 248-634-5552, parking pass required, ticket prices vary.
Theater
• 2024 One Act Fest: Sept 13-15, (8 p.m. Sept. 13-14 and 2 p.m. Sept. 14-15) at Peace Lutheran Church, 17029 W. 13 Mile Road, Southfield, https://rosedalecommunityplayers.com, ticket prices vary.
• “The Yellow Boat”: Sept. 19-22, (7:30 p.m. Sept. 19-21 and 2:30 p.m. Sept. 22), Rochester Christian University, 800 W. Avon Road, Rochester Hills, $5 for students and $18 for adults, www.rcu.edu/rcu-theatre-music.
• “The Book Club Play” by Karen Zacarías: Sept. 20-Oct. 6 (8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays), The Inspired Acting Company, 1124 E. West Maple Road, Walled Lake, 248-863-9953, www.InspiredActing.org, $35 and $30 (under 30/over 65).
• “Memphis the Musical”: Through Sept 22, Birmingham Village Players, 34660 Woodward Ave, Birmingham, https://birminghamvillageplayers.com, $30.
• “Grand Horizons”: Sept. 25-Oct. 20, Tipping Point Theatre, 361 E Cady St., Northville, www.tippingpointtheatre.com, ticket prices vary.
Art
• 2024 Birmingham Bloomfield Cultural Arts Awards: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 13, Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center, (BBAC), 1516 S. Cranbrook Road, Birmingham, https://culturalcouncilbirminghambloomfield.org.
• The Wild Side exhibition: Through Sept. 13, Suzanne Haskew Arts Center (SHAC), 125 S. Main Street, Milford, www.milfordvfaa.org/exhibits. Hours are 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday.
• Drop In Workshop: Bookmarks is 6-8:30 p.m. Sept. 13, noon-4 p.m. Sept. 14-15, Detroit Institute of Arts, Art-Making Studio, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, www.dia.org.
• “Florilegium & Fairy Tales”-Lori Zurvalec: Sept. 13-Nov. 1, opening reception is 2-4 p.m. Sept. 14 with light refreshments, at the gallery, 20919 John R Road, Hazel Park, open 1 to 5 p.m., Wednesday to Saturday, and at other times by appointment and at ColorInkStudio.com. Artist Talk is 2-3 p.m. Oct. 13, 248-398-6119.
• “Future-Proof” series: 6-8 p.m. Sept. 17, at 1001 Woodward Ave., Detroit. Lawrence Technological University will present a second installment of its series, “Future-Proof- Transforming Detroit from Art Deco to AI by 2050,” AI-imaging exhibition.
• “Constructing Futures”: Exhibit through September, 1001 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, demonstration set for noon, Sept. 18. Constructing Futures AI is supported by: College of Architecture and Design, Lawrence Technological University, https://constructingfutures.design.
• Nick Bair: Live chalk-art drawing at the Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Road, Royal Oak, Sept. 18. Times vary. Dates are weather dependent and subject to change, https://detroitzoo.org.
• Birmingham’s Art Walk: 5-8 p.m. Sept. 19, presented by the Birmingham Shopping District in partnership with the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center, features local businesses and artists, musical performances, special promotions, ALLINBirmingham.com/events.
• Daniel Cascardo exhibit: Through Sept. 19, Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center, 1516 S. Cranbrook Road, Birmingham, https://bbartcenter.org.
• Design Day: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 21, at Cranbrook Art Museum, presented in partnership with Detroit Month of Design. Activities include hands-on art-making for all ages, curator-led tours of the exhibition, “A Modernist Regime: Cuban Mid-Century Design” and a panel discussion on graphic design, 248-645-3323 https://cranbrookartmuseum.org.
• “A Modernist Regime: Cuban Mid-Century Design”: Through Sept. 22, Cranbrook Art Museum, Art Lab, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, cranbrookartmuseum.org, general admission-$10.
• Tiff Massey-“7 Mile + Livernois”: Exhibit through May 11, 2025, Detroit Institute of Arts Rivera Court, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, 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.
• The Hawk Makerspace: The Hawk – Farmington Hills Community Center, featuring craft space, specialized equipment including a laser cutter, 3D printer, and sewing lab. Makerspace users may purchase passes to use the equipment during Open Studio hours. Classes are also offered, fhgov.com/play,-explore-learn/the-hawk/amenities/makerspace.
• Drop-in Design: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, self-guided art-making activities in the Cranbrook Art Museum, Art Lab, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, cranbrookartmuseum.org, general admission-$10.
• University of Michigan Museum of Art, 525 South State St., Ann Arbor, 734-764-0395, umma.umich.edu, ticket prices vary.
• DIA Inside|Out: High-quality reproductions of artworks from the DIA’s collection are at outdoor venues throughout Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties, through October, https://dia.org/events/insideout-2024. The city of Rochester is participating, for locations visit www.downtownrochestermi.com/dia-insideout.
• Cranbrook on the Green: Artist-designed mini-golf is open during regular museum hours throughout the week in August, and weekends in September. One round of mini-golf is $15 adult non-members, includes admission to Cranbrook Art galleries, $8 for ages 12 and younger, Cranbrook Academy of Art, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, register for a time slot at https://cranbrookartmuseum.org/mini-golf.
Beats, continued
• New Wave Nation tribute: 7-10 p.m. Sept. 20, tribute to 80’s New Wave Music, Wildwood Amphitheater, 2700 Joslyn Ct., Orion Twp., https://orion.events, bring lawn chairs or blanket, no outside food or beverage, $20+.
• December ’63-music of Franki Valli and the Four Seasons: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 21, Macomb Center for the Performing Arts- Main Stage, 44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Twp., www.macombcenter.com, 586-286-2222, $39-$69+.
• Shovels & Rope: 7 p.m. Sept. 21, The Magic Bag, 22920 Woodward Ave., Ferndale, www.themagicbag.com, all ages, $30+ adv.
• “A Standard Affair-Supper & Song”: Sept. 21 at Andiamo Bloomfield, 6676 Telegraph Rd., Bloomfield Twp. and Sept. 28 at Andiamo Riverfront, 400 Renaissance Center A-03, Detroit, featuring Aaron Caruso and The Cliff Monear Trio, dinner at 6:30 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Tickets are $120+, includes a four-course meal. Alcohol is not included, www.andiamoitalia.com.
• Stone Sound Collective Peace Day Concert: 8 p.m. Sept. 21, led by Oakland University Professor Mark Stone, at Varner Recital Hall, 371 Varner Drive, Rochester Hills, in celebration of the International Day of Peace, free admission.
• Zuill Bailey, cello and Awadagin Pratt, piano: 7:30-9 p.m. Sept. 21, Seligman Performing Arts Center, 22305 West 13 Mile Road, Beverly Hills, www.chambermusicdetroit.org/2024-25/bailey-pratt, tickets are $30-$75+. Senior and student discounts available.
• Leonid & Friends: 6:30 p.m. Sept. 21, Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 W 4th St. Royal Oak, www.royaloakmusictheatre.com, 248-399-3065, ticket prices vary.
• The National, The War on Drugs: Sept. 25, Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill, Sterling Heights, ticket prices vary.
• Garth Tribute: 7:30 p.m., Sept. 27, Macomb Center for the Performing Arts- Main Stage, 44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Twp., www.macombcenter.com, 586-286-2222,
• The Ultimate Queen Celebration: Sept. 27, Flagstar Strand Theatre, 12 N. Saginaw St., Pontiac, 248-309-6445, www.flagstarstrand.com, ticket prices vary.
• Aaron Berofsky & Christopher Harding: 3 p.m. Sept. 29, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 620 Romeo St., Rochester, Harmony in the Hills presents Aaron Berofsky, violin, and Christopher Harding, piano, $20 for adults and $10 younger than 18, https://stpaulsrochester.org.
Books
• Picture Book Launch Party!: 1:35 – 3:30 p.m. Sept. 21, at The Detroit Shoppe, Somerset Collection, Troy, https://setsailpress.eventbrite.com.
Choruses
• Rochester Community Chorus seeks new members: New singers welcome for fall/winter 2024 season. Rehearsals are held at 7:45 p.m. Mondays starting Sept. 9, in the sanctuary of St. Mary of the Hills Catholic Church, Rochester Hills, rochestercommunitychorus.org.
• Troy Community Chorus seeks new members: Registration will take place in the choir room at Troy Athens High School, 4333 John R. Road, Troy, from 6:30-7:30 on Sept. 17, followed by rehearsals from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Rehearsals are held 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays through the season. Cost is $45/individual or $80/couple. Interested singers should enter through the East entrance on John R Road, www.troycommunitychorus.com.
• Dearborn Community Chorus fall season: 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays beginning Sept. 10, Henry Ford College MacKenzie Fine Arts Center, room F-113, www.dearbornchorus.com, register at www.dearborntheater.com/events.
• 313 Presents seeks local choirs for holiday shows: Registration is open now for local choirs and glee clubs to perform at select holiday performances of the 2024-25 Fox Theatre Series. To participate, call 313 Presents Group Sales at 313-471-3099.
Classical/Orchestra
• Classical Series-Detroit Symphony Orchestra: 7 p.m. Sept. 17, The Hawk, 29995 W. 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, free, tickets must be reserved in advance, TheHawkTheatre.com, 313-576-5111. Pre-concert activities start at 5:30 p.m.
• Classical Series-Detroit Symphony Orchestra: 7 p.m. Sept. 18, Greater Grace Temple, 23500 W. Seven Mile Road, Detroit, www.dso.org.
• DSO-The Music of Queen: Sept. 20-21, Orchestra Hall, 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit, dso.org, $20-$77+. Conductor Brent Havens, Detroit Symphony Orchestra and a full rock band.
• European Salon Recital: 3-4 p.m. Sept. 22, “Beautiful Music by Women Composers” Cranbrook House: 380 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Hills, https://housegardens.cranbrook.edu/events/2024-09/european-salon-recital-beautiful-music-women-composers, ticket prices vary.
Comedy
• One Night Stans: Ben Jones-Sept. 12-14, Billy Ray Bauer-Sept. 19-21; at 4761 Highland Road, Waterford Twp., www.onenightstans.club, 248-249-1321, ages 18+, ticket prices vary.
• Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle: Trae Crowder-Sept. 13-14, Anna Akana-Sept. 18; Phil Hanley-Sept. 19-21, at 310 S. Troy St., Royal Oak, www.comedycastle.com, 248-542-9900, ages 18+, ticket prices vary.
• Sheng Wang: 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. Sept. 13, Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 W 4th St. Royal Oak, www.royaloakmusictheatre.com, 248-399-3065, ticket prices vary.
• “I’m Not a Comedian, I’m Lenny Bruce”: 8:30 p.m. Sept. 14, at The Berman, 6600 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield Twp., chronicles the life and death of the controversial comedian Lenny Bruce, written and performed by Ronnie Marmo, for mature audiences, https://theberman.org, https://tickets.jccdet.org/im-not-a-comedian-im-lenny-bruce.
• “No Balls” Comedy Ball: 12:30-5 p.m. Sept. 29, Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, 310 S. Troy St., Royal Oak, comedy event to raise funds for two local charities, $125 tickets include comedy show and buffet dinner, https://nbcb.weebly.com, for questions, call 586-914-1623.
Concerts in the Park
• Thursday Night Concerts in the Park: 7-9 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 26, LaFontaine Family Amphitheater, 195 N Main St, Milford, www.meetmeinmilford.com, food to purchase, no pets allowed.
• Uptown Friday Night Concert Series: 7-9 p.m. Fridays through Sept. 13, at Macomb Place in front of O’Halloran’s Public House, Mount Clemens, facebook.com/DowntownMountClemens.
• Music is Main & Center concert series: 7-9 p.m. Saturdays, through Sept. 28, downtown Northville Town Square, www.downtownnorthville.com.
• Family Fun Zone Movies and Concerts: 7 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 10, Wildwood Amphitheater, 2700 Joslyn Court, Orion Twp., www.Orion.events, bring lawn chairs or blankets, free admission.
• Live music: 5-9 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays through Sept. 26; 5-8 p.m. Sept. 14; 2-5 p.m. Sept. 15 and 1-7 p.m. Sept. 21; Festival Park at The Village of Rochester Hills, 104 N. Adams Road, Rochester Hills, bring lawn chairs and blankets, TheVORH.com.
• Sylvan Lake Summer Concert Series: The Way Back Machine concert is 7 p.m. Sept. 13 at Community Center, Sylvan Lake, www.sylvanlake.org.
Dance
• Disney On Ice-”Mickey’s Search Party”: Sept. 19-22, Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, 313Presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• Flamenco: 2 p.m. Sept. 28, Macomb Center for the Performing Arts- Main Stage, 44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Twp., www.macombcenter.com, 586-286-2222, presented by Compañeros de Flamenco, learn and participate in the rhythms of Roma culture, free, but tickets required.
Film
• “Vision Quest” screening: Sept. 13, Emagine Saline with screening and Q&A with Actor Frank Jasper at 7 p.m., movie at 7:30 p.m., Meet & Greet with Frank Jasper at 9:15 p.m., at Emagine Saline, 1335 E Michigan Ave., Saline, screening with Q&A – $20 each, www.Emagine-Entertainment.com.
• Sensory-friendly film screenings: Sunday and Wednesday afternoons throughout September, at select Emagine Theatres, Emagine-Entertainment.com, 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+.
• Redford Theatre, 17360 Lahser Road, Detroit, redfordtheatre.com, ticket prices vary.
Fundraisers
• #ALLIN for Chris Bowling Fundraiser: 2-5 p.m. Sept. 14, at Classic Lanes, 2145 Avon Industrial Drive, Rochester Hills, www.ALLINforChrisFundraiser.weebly.com, $30 for bowlers, includes three hours of bowling, shoes, two pieces of pizza.
• Shine a Light NF Walk Michigan fundraiser: 9:30 a.m. Sept. 15, Addison Oaks County Park, Leonard, to benefit the Children’s Tumor Foundation, www.ctf.org/shine-a-light.
• 20th Annual Vine & Dine Fundraising Event: 6-9 p.m. Sept. 17, The Kingsley Bloomfield Hills, 39475 Woodward Ave., $100 in advance, $125 at the door, and $60 for young professionals under 35, premier food and wine tasting fundraiser to support the Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber and Micah 6 Community in Pontiac, www.bbcc.com.
• JARC Annual Fundraising Event: 7-10 p.m. Sept. 18, The Jam Handy, 2900 E Grand Blvd., Detroit, to support JARC, a nonprofit serving adults with developmental disabilities, featuring dinner at 7 p.m. and then an hour-long performance by acclaimed mentalist Oz Pearlman, followed by dessert, jarc.org/2024, 248-940-2617, tickets are $180+.
• Crafts on the Clinton Fundraiser: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sept. 20, Farmers Market Pavilion, Dodge Park, 40400 Utica Road, Sterling Heights, art and food vendors, live music, local breweries and wineries along the banks of the Clinton River. Proceeds support Clinton River Watershed Council, www.crwc.org/crafts. Early bird tickets are $45 and include samples of beer or wine, food, Designated driver tickets are $15. Attendees must be 21+. Clinton River Watershed Council fall rain barrel sale is through Sept. 16 and can be ordered at www.crwc.org/rain-barrel-sale, and picked up at Crafts on Clinton.
• Shades Of Pink Foundation Annual Comedy Event: 5:30-8 p.m. Oct. 1, The Community House in Birmingham, www.shadesofpinkfoundation.org/events-2-1/2024-annual-comedy-event, comedy show, dinner, fundraiser.
• “Dueling Pianos” fundraiser: 6-10 p.m. Oct. 18, at Fraternal Order of Police #124, 11304 14 Mile Road in Warren, tickets are $65 per person or $100 per couple and includes live entertainment, silent auction, raffles, appetizers and guest speakers. Purchase tickets at Thebutterflycollective.org, presented by The Butterfly Collective, a nonprofit organization that helps domestic violence survivors.
Lectures
• Detroit Music Awards Master Class: 7 p.m. Sept. 16, Schaver Music Recital Hall, 480 W. Hancock, Detroit, presented by the Wayne State University Department of Music. Master Class series featuring Martin Kierszenbaum, the Grammy Award-winning founder of CherryTree Music Company and longtime manager for Sting, www.detroitmusicawards.net, $50+.
• Oakland Town Hall 2024-2025 lecture series: The series includes four lecturers including Andrew Och presenting “First Ladies- Influence and Image,” on Oct. 9, and Robert Wittman presenting “Art Crime and the FBI: How Masterpieces are Stolen and Recovered,” Nov.13, at the Iroquois Club, 43248 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills. For registration information, call Chairman Nancy Holan at 248-673-5984 or President Diane Midgley 248-615-1232.
Misc.
• Erebus Haunted Attraction: Sept. 13 opening for the season, at 18 South Perry St., Pontiac, www.hauntedpontiac.com/jobs, 248-332-7884.
• Annual Alliance Picnic is noon-4 p.m. Sept. 14, at Firefighters Park, 1810 W Square Lake Road, Troy, games and activities for all ages to celebrate the growth made by those in recovery from substance abuse and mental health, https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJY59Qv2Qm77e3znAVhUUonyxAzO38naDD6xLwSSn3g0AHIQ/viewform.
• Detroit City Distillery 10th Anniversary Party: 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Sept. 14, Detroit City Distillery’s Tasting Room, 2462 Riopelle Street in Eastern Market, Detroit, indoors and outdoors, live music and DJs, food to purchase, detroitcitydistillery.com.
• Fall Showcase Fashion Event: 12:30-4 p.m. Sept. 15, Council Re|Sale Store in Berkley, with a special $25 VIP early entry from 11 a.m.-12.30 p.m., pre-register with payment at 248-548-6664, https://councilresale.net.
• Social District Saturdays: 2-8 p.m. 2nd Saturdays through Sept. 14, Centennial Commons and W. Fifth St., Royal Oak, yard games, live music, www.romi.gov/1849/SOCIAL-DISTRICT-SATURDAYS.
• Campus Kids Day presented by Corewell Health: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 15 and Oct. 6, at Campus Martius Park, 800 Woodward Ave., Detroit, downtowndetroit.org/events, free. make and take projects, inflatable water slide, lawn games and more.
• Laila Lockhart Kraner Meet & Greet: Sept. 21-22, Gardner White to host free meet & greet events with Laila Lockhart Kraner, star of Hit TV Show “Gabby’s Dollhouse,” family-friendly event to include children’s activities, music and more. Events are 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 21 at Gardner White, Shelby Township (Hall Road); 3-5 p.m. Sept. 21, at Gardner White Auburn Hills and 1-3 p.m. Sept. 22, Gardner White, Canton. To RSVP to a “Gabby” meet & greet, visit Gardnerwhite.com.
• Summer Eco Sessions Pop-Up Series: 6-10 p.m. Sept. 27, Beacon Park, 1901 Grand River Ave, Detroit, www.facebook.com/beaconparkdetroit, RSVP for music events, yoga and cooking demos.
• Summer Sundays with Beacon Park and Boll Family YMCA: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 29, Beacon Park, 1901 Grand River Ave, Detroit, https://empoweringmichigan.com/event/summer-sundays-with-beacon-park-and-boll-family-ymca. Each class runs for 30 minutes, starting at 11:30 a.m., followed by 12:15 p.m.,with a final class at 1 p.m.
Museums
• Ford House: Historic estate of Edsel and Eleanor Ford, 1100 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Shores, fordhouse.org/events, 313-884-4222. Story Festival at Ford House: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 14, admission is $10 per adult and $7 per child.
• The Zekelman Holocaust Center: 28123 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills, www.holocaustcenter.org, 248-553-2400. “Auschwitz. In Front of Your Eyes,” a set of virtual tours to view in-person, 10 a.m.-noon, Sept. 22. Admission is $10 each, registration at www.holocaustcenter.org/Auschwitz.
• Waterford Historical Society Historic Village: Open for the season, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays through Sept. 25, at Fish Hatchery Park, 4490 Hatchery Road, Waterford Twp. Historic Village, Log Cabin, Hatchery House and Fire Station, 248-683-2697.
• Motown Museum, 2648 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit, motownmuseum.org, 313-875-2264. Motown Mile outdoor, walkable art installation, “Pushin’ Culture Forward,” open through early fall, along the Detroit Riverwalk, free admission.
• 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.
• 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., 12 p.m. and 2 p.m., www.fordpiquetteplant.org, 313-872-8759.
• Dossin Great Lakes Museum: 100 Strand Drive, Belle Isle, Detroit, detroithistorical.org.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Cranbrook Institute of Science: 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, https://science.cranbrook.edu, $14 general admission, $10.50 for ages 2-12 and seniors 65+, free for children under age 2.
• Michigan Science Center (Mi-Sci): 5020 John R St, Detroit, 313-577-8400, www.mi-sci.org. Regular museum gen. adm. is $18+. 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., Wednesday through Sunday and until 8 p.m. the first Friday of each month.
• Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm: Drop in tours on Fridays and Saturdays from noon-3 p.m., at 1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester Hills, with a guided tour of the Van Hoosen Farmhouse at 1 p.m., www.rochesterhills.org/musprograms, museum members-free, non-members-$5/adults, $3/seniors and students, no registration needed.
• Blue Star Museums: Museums offer free admission to U.S. active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve, through Labor Day. A list of participating museums nationwide is at arts.gov/bluestarmuseums.
• 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.
• 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 are welcome, www.gwbhs.org, 248-757-2451.
• Meadow Brook Hall offers Guided House Tours and Self-Guided Tours, check available times and purchase tickets at meadowbrookhall.org/tours, ticket prices vary. Meadow Brook Hall, 350 Estate Drive, Rochester, on the campus of Oakland University.
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