On sale 10 a.m. May 8
• BIG3: June 27 and July 23, Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, ticket prices vary.
• Foster the People: Oct. 2, Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre, Sterling Heights, ticket prices vary.
Rescheduled
Frankie Valli and the Four Season: Oct. 2, (previously scheduled for May 10), Detroit Opera House, Detroit, www.ticketmaster.com, 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
• Jackie Venson: May 8, Magic Bag, 22920 Woodward Ave., Ferndale, www.themagicbag.com, all ages, doors at 7 p.m., ticket prices vary.
• Family Tradition Band tribute: May 8, District 142, 142 Maple St., Wyandotte, with Daniel Harrison & the $2 Highway and Cody Boggs, https://district142live.com, ages 21+, $$21.19-$31.49+.
• Destroyer: May 8, The Blind Pig, 208 S. 1st St., Ann Arbor, https://blindpigmusic.com, doors at 7 p.m., ticket prices vary.
• Flatland Cavalry: 6:30 p.m. May 8, The Fillmore, 2115 Woodward Ave, Detroit, www.thefillmoredetroit.com, ticket prices vary.
• Vincent Mason: May 8, Royal Oak Music Theatre, Royal Oak, doors at 7 p.m., all ages, www.royaloakmusictheatre.com, ticket prices vary.
• Tim Easton w/ Jill Jack: 7:30 p.m. May 8, Trinity House Theatre, 38840 W. Six Mile, Livonia, www.trinityhousetheatre.org, $25+.
• Fantasia, Anthony Hamilton: 8 p.m. May 9, Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• August Burns Red: May 9, Royal Oak Music Theatre, Royal Oak, doors at 5:30 p.m., all ages, with The Amity Affliction, www.royaloakmusictheatre.com, ticket prices vary.
• Liz Cooper, V.V. Lightbody: May 9, Lager House, 1254 Michigan Ave., Detroit, https://thelagerhouse.com, doors at 7 p.m. ticket prices vary.
• Bob Seger Tribute ft. Katmandu: 8 p.m. May 9, The Roxy, 401 Walnut Blvd., Rochester, ages 21+, doors at 7 p.m. 248-453-5285, www.theroxyrochester.com, $30+.
• Afrobeats To The World: May 9, Magic Stick, 4120 Woodward Ave., Detroit, doors at 9 p.m., 313-833-9700, www.majesticdetroit.com, ticket prices vary.
• Nancy Ajram: 8 p.m. May 10, Fox Theatre, Detroit, 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• Pharoah Sanders Tribute: featuring Wendell Harrison & Pamela Wise Harrison, 7:30 p.m. May 11, at Aretha’s Jazz Cafe, 350 Madison Detroit, https://jazzcafedetroit.com, $40+.
• Ultra Sunn: May 12, Smalls, 10339 Conant, Hamtramck, doors at 7 p.m., all ages, http://smallsbardetroit.com, ticket prices vary.
• Little Image: May 12, The Blind Pig, 208 S. 1st St., Ann Arbor, with McGuire Ellinger, https://blindpigmusic.com, doors at 7 p.m., ticket prices vary.
• Cut Worms: 7 p.m. May 12, El Club, 4114 Vernor Hwy, Detroit, https://elclubdetroit.com, $30.60.
• Yellowcard: 7 p.m. May 13, Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre, Sterling Heights, with New Found Glory and Plain White T’s, 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• Dethklok, Amon Amarth: 7 p.m. May 13, Fox Theatre, Detroit, with Castle Rat, 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• Babyfxce E: 7 p.m. May 13, venue changed to The Majestic Theatre, Detroit, www.majesticdetroit.com, ticket prices vary.
• Fox and Bones: 8 p.m. May 14, at 20 Front Street, Lake Orion, 248-783-7105, www.20frontstreet.com, all ages, $24.79+.
Comedy
• One Night Stans: Jason Russell-May 7-9; Michael Cheselka-May 14-16; Matt Conn-May 21; at 4761 Highland Road, Waterford Twp., www.onenightstans.club, 248-249-1321, ages 18+, ticket prices vary.
• Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle: Chad Daniels-May 8-9; James McCann-May 14; Ryan Long-May 15-16; at 310 S. Troy St., Royal Oak, www.comedycastle.com, 248-542-9900, ages 18+, ticket prices vary.
• Punchline Comedy Lounge: Corey Holcomb-May 8-9 at 29555 Northwestern Hwy #312, Southfield, 248-955-3016, www.comedypunchline.com, ages 18+, ticket prices vary.
• Mic Drop Comedy: Bret Ernst-May 8-9, at 2301 Woodward Ave., Detroit, www.micdropcomedydetroit.com, ages 21+, ticket prices vary.
• 2 Funny Mamas: Sherri Shepherd and Kym Whitley, 8 p.m., May 8, Sound Board at MotorCity Casino, Detroit, 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• Karmanos Comedy Champions: 6-11 p.m. May 9, The Harmonie Club, 311 E. Grand River Ave., Detroit, headlined by Michael Kosta, tickets are $250+ and includes event and afterparty admission. Champion Tickets are $350, and include event admission, preferred show seating, afterparty admission, and access to the meet-and-greet with Michael Kosta, karmanos.org/comedychampions, 248-226-2163.
• Andrew Dice Clay: May 15, Andiamo Celebrity Showroom, 7096 E. 14 Mile Road, Warren, andiamoshowroom.com, 586-268-3200, ages 21+, doors at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m., $35-$125+.
• Patrick Warburton: May 15, Royal Oak Music Theatre, Royal Oak, doors at 7 p.m., www.royaloakmusictheatre.com, ages 21+, ticket prices vary.
• Sheryl Underwood: 7:30 p.m. May 22-23, The Crofoot Ballroom, 1 S. Saginaw St., Pontiac, https://thecrofoot.com, ages 18+, ticket prices vary.
Dance
• “Dancing with the Stars Live!”: 7:30 p.m. May 8, Fox Theatre, Detroit, 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• River Raisin Dance Academy Spring Showcase: 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. May 9, presented by the River Raisin Centre for the Arts, 114 S. Monroe, St., Monroe, www.riverraisincentre.org.
Festivals/Shows
• Show LTU CoAD 2026: May 7-9, Lawrence Tech, Southfield, free opening event is 4:30 p.m. May 7 at Building 3, 21000 West 10 Mile Road, Southfield, free 5 p.m. guest lecture “Materialism” by Kai-Uwe Bergmann, FAIA, and a partner at the international firm BIG. Show LTU CoAD gives a glimpse of the future of design and architecture. RSVP at www.showltucoad.com.
• Backyard Art Fair: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. May 9, More than 40 houses and over 200 new and returning artists and makers, Oak Park and Ferndale, storm date is Sunday, May 10, www.backyardartfair.com.
• Utica Antiques Market: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. May 9 and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. May 10, at the Knights Park and Pavilion, 11541 21 Mile Road, Shelby Twp., www.facebook.com/uticaantiques, $10 admission, ages 15 and younger-free.
• KD2 The Talent Show: 1 p.m. May 9, at Flagstar Strand Theatre, 12 N. Saginaw, Pontiac, doors at noon, for information, call 248-269-3276, or visit www.flagstarstrand.com, admission is $10 advance.
• Annual Art Birmingham: May 9-10, (10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday), fine art fair at Shain Park in downtown Birmingham, ArtBirmingham.org.
• Blake’s in Bloom: through mid-May, at Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill in Armada, stroll through the orchard to enjoy fields of more than 100,000 tulips, pick fresh blooms, taste seasonal delights, $9.95 for a pre-sale weekday tulip pass ($12.95 at the gate) to $22.95 for a pre-sale weekend VIP tulip pass ($25.95 at the gate), http://blakefarms.com/blakesinbloom.
• Show LTU CoAD 2026: May 7-9, Lawrence Tech, Southfield, at Building 3, 21000 West 10 Mile Road, Southfield, free 5 p.m. guest lecture “Materialism” by Kai-Uwe Bergmann, FAIA, and a partner at the international firm BIG. Show LTU CoAD gives a glimpse of the future of design and architecture. RSVP at www.showltucoad.com.
• Backyard Art Fair: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. May 9, More than 40 houses and over 200 new and returning artists and makers, Oak Park and Ferndale, storm date is Sunday, May 10, www.backyardartfair.com.
• KD2 The Talent Show: 1 p.m. May 9, at Flagstar Strand Theatre, 12 N. Saginaw, Pontiac, doors at noon, for information, call 248-269-3276, or visit www.flagstarstrand.com, admission is $10 advance.
• Sights and Sounds: 4-9 p.m. May 13, Royal Oak Farmers Market, 316 E 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak, live music, food trucks, face painting, bounce house, Family Zumba is 5:30-6:30 p.m., www.romi.gov/1533/Farmers-Market, free admission.
• Annual Skateboard Art Competition & Exhibition: Deck Art 2026 is 5-9 p.m. May 14-15, skateboard art displayed at downtown Rochester businesses, www.downtownrochestermi.com.
• Clarkston Food Truck Rally: 4-9 p.m. May 15, Pine Knob Music Theatre , Independence Twp., https://business.clarkston.org/events/details/food-truck-rally-2026-3102, free admission, food prices vary.
• Motor City Comic Con: May 15-17, (noon-7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday), Vibe Credit Union Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi, https://motorcitycomiccon.com.
• Founders’ Day Parade and Festival: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 16, parade at 10 a.m., kids zone, vendors, food trucks, downtown Highland, www.highlanddda.com/community-events/founders-day-festival-parade.
• Annual Art & Flower Fair: May 16-17, (10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday) downtown Lake Orion, fundraiser for the Orion Art Center, more than 100 art, flower, plant, and craft vendors, live artist demonstrations, music, and family activities, https://orionartcenter.org.
• International Gem and Mineral Show: May 22-24, at Vibe Credit Union Showplace, (formerly Suburban Collection Showplace) 46100 Grand River Ave. Novi, www.vibeshowplace.com/upcoming-events, ticket prices vary, parking fees.
• Detroit Techno 5K: May 23, Historic Fort Wayne, Detroit Riverfront, timed race for runners, walkers, DJ party at the finish line with a set from Jack Beats, during Movement Electronic Music Festival weekend. Registration opens at 10 a.m., www.techno5k.com.
• Movement Electronic Music Festival: May 23–25, Memorial Day Weekend, Hart Plaza in downtown Detroit, www.movementfestival.com, www.facebook.com/movementdetroit.
Opera
• Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán: 7:30 p.m. May 9, Detroit Opera House, Detroit, https://detroitopera.org, ticket prices vary.
• John Cage’s “Apartment House 1776”: May 21-24, presented by Detroit Opera at Cranbrook Art Museum,39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills. Tickets are $49+ detroitopera.org, 313-237-6454.
Theater
• “Hairspray”: May 1-17, (Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m.), Players Guild of Dearborn, 21730 Madison Street in Dearborn. Tickets are $26+ at playersguildofdearborn.org or 313-561-TKTS.
• “A Little Night Music”: May 1-17, Birmingham Village Players, 34660 Woodward Ave. Birmingham, 248-644-2075, www.birminghamvillageplayers.com, tickets are $30.
• “Jurassic Park-The Musical”: through May 9, Planet Ant Theatre (Ant Hall), 2320 Caniff St, Hamtramck, https://www.planetant.com/events, ticket prices vary.
• “The Addams Family-A New Musical Comedy”: May 15-17, Main Stage, 29995 W 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, presented by Farmington Hills Youth Theatre, TheHawkTheatre.com, $15 in advance, $20 at the door.
• “Hello Dolly!”: through May 16, Farmington Players Barn Theater, 32332 W. 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, www.farmingtonplayers.org, 248-553-2955, $26 for adults and $24 for seniors and students.
• “Million Dollar Quartet”: through May 17, Meadow Brook Amphitheatre, Rochester Hills, 248-377-3300, www.mbtheatre.com, tickets are $40-$48+.
• “Be Nice, Think Twice”: 7:30-9 p.m. May 18, at Five15, 600 S Washington Ave., Royal Oak. Rock cabaret presented by Jim Territo, pianist, with vocalists Bryana Hall, Curtis Martin, and Jojo Shepard, and Paco Higdon, guitar, Stephe Brown, bass, and Jeremy Otto, drums, www.benicethinktwice.com, https://five15.net, ages 21+, $12.51 online, $15 at the door.
• “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus”: May 21-23, Varner Recital Hall, 371 Varner Drive, on Oakland University’s campus, https://calendar.oakland.edu/smtd/event/20094-dont-let-the-pigeon-drive-the-bus.
• “Be Nice, Think Twice”: 9-11:30 p.m. May 22, Ghost Light, 2314 Caniff, Hamtramck. Second show of rock cabaret presented by Jim Territo. Emily Rose at 8 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m., www.facebook.com/ghostlighthamtramck, $12.51 online, $15 at the door.
• “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder”: May 22-June 6, at Avon Players Community Theatre, 1185 Washington Road, Rochester Hills, 248-608-9077, www.avonplayers.org, 248-608-9077, www.avonplayers.org, $28+.
• “The Last Wide Open”: May 22-June 14, three-act play by Audrey Cefaly, (Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m.), Theatre NOVA, 410 W. Huron St. Ann Arbor, https://a2theatrenova.ludus.com/index.php.
Art
• Detroit Institute of Arts, Art-Making Studio, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, www.dia.org. Drawing in the Galleries, lectures, Drop-In Workshops, and Friday Night Live! events at the DIA, https://dia.org/events.
• Free Community Clay Workshop: second and fourth Fridays of April and May in conjunction with the Pontiac Arts Crawl, at Kasper and Clay, 40 W Howard Street #224, Pontiac, register at https://book.squareup.com/classes/fwv96otbffip83/location/LFXNMEK9RAKP2/classes.
• BBAC new exhibitions: Opening reception is 5-7 p.m. May 8, exhibit through June 4, at the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center (BBAC), 1516 S. Cranbrook Road, Birmingham, featuring Mel Rosas, a retrospective; Kelley Kozloff, Horizons, expanded; Hannah Graber, To my Darling, Julie 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., BBArtCenter.org.
• “When Time Stumbled”: May 8, opening art reception and book launch is 3-5 p.m. May 9, Color | Ink Studio & Gallery, 20919 John R Road, Hazel Park, exhibition is open May 8-May 29, collection of poetry and art, https://colorinkstudio.com.
• Memory Care Programs: May 12-Memory Café-social art gathering for those with dementia and their caregivers at Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center, 1516 S. Cranbrook Road, Birmingham; May 19-Seniors @ the Center – A $10 drop-in workshop for ages 65+; May 27-Meet Me @ the BBAC – Interactive art-looking and art-making for those living with Alzheimer’s, bbartcenter.org.
• Adult ArtMaking Workshop: Printing Posters is 5:30-7:30 p.m. May 14, and 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. May 16, Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills, design and print vibrant posters, $25 per participant, ages 16 and up. Pre-registration is required, https://cranbrookartmuseum.org.
• Labyrinth/Laboratory: Selections from the Cranbrook Collection is a new ongoing exhibition of work by Cranbrook Academy of Art alumni and faculty, Cranbrook Academy of Art at Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills, https://cranbrookartmuseum.org. Special Exhibition Tours to be held on Fridays at 4 p.m. May 15, and May 29.
• Family Workshop: Printing Posters is 1:30-3 p.m. May 16, Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills, design and print vibrant posters $15 per participant, intended for families with children 4-16. Pre-registration is required, https://cranbrookartmuseum.org.
• Sarah Blaustein and Christy Matson: “Field Guide” exhibit through May 16, Library Street Collective, 1260 Library Street, Detroit, https://lscgallery.com.
• Annual Art & Flower Fair: May 16-17, downtown Lake Orion, fundraiser for the Orion Art Center, more than 100 art, flower, plant, and craft vendors, live artist demonstrations, music, and family activities.
• “What Dreams May Come”: exhibit through May 16, KickstART Gallery & Artisan Shop, 23616 Farmington Road, Farmington, closing reception is planned for May 8, https://kickstartfarmington.org.
• Biennial Primary Student Art Show: through May 22, at Anton Art Center, 125 Macomb Place, Mount Clemens, Macomb County K-6th grade students, www.theartcenter.org, 586-469-8666.
• Pontiac Arts Crawl: Fridays through May 29, Fridays in April and May, downtown Pontiac, pontiacartscrawl.com.
• “Past and Future- A Sculptural Look at Art”: Artists interested, may submit up to four artwork submissions of any medium for this competition by June 1, entry fee of $25 for members and $35 for non-members, www.theartcenter.org/artist-opportunities. Anton Art Center juried sculpture exhibition presented by the Sculptors Guild of Michigan, juried by Ray Katz.
• Ron Conigliaro photography exhibit: exhibit through May, at the Flagstar Strand Theatre, 12 N Saginaw St, Pontiac, (248) 309-6445, www.flagstarstrand.com.
• Southfield Public Arts Commission presents “Attitudes & Images” artists’ exhibition through June 30, at Southfield City Hall Main Lobby, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, presented Southfield Public Arts Commission, featuring the work of 11 artists, including: Terrell Anglin, Arlinda Crossland, Daphne Means Curtis, Paul Curtis, Lynn Galbreath, Kim Adams House, Terrie Hylton, Amanda Koss, Debbie Lim, Alessandra Collar Lipman, and Steven Mealy, (248) 796-5100, www.cityofsouthfield.com.
• Tacon-Heaslip Gallery: 22100 Woodward Ave., Ferndale, founded by Detroit-based artist Jarrad Tacon-Heaslip, 313-573-3020, www.taconheaslip.com, www.facebook.com/taconheaslipgallery.
• “Reimagine African American Art”: through Oct. 18, Detroit Institute of Arts, Art-Making Studio, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, www.dia.org.
• Guests of Honor-Frederic Church’s “Cotopaxi”: through Oct. 25, Detroit Institute of Arts, Art-Making Studio, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, www.dia.org.
• 2026-2027 Public Art Program: featuring works from more than 60 artists, at Farmington Hills City Hall, 31555 W. Eleven Mile Road, Farmington Hills, www.fhgov.com.
• The Shepherd, 1265 Parkview St., Detroit. Hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday, (313) 600-7443, https://lscgallery.com/the-shepherd-bio.
• Anton Art Center: 125 Macomb Place, Mount Clemens, www.theartcenter.org, 586-469-8666. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, free admission.
• University of Michigan Museum of Art: 525 South State St., Ann Arbor, 734-764-0395, umma.umich.edu, ticket prices vary.
Beats, continued
• SatchVai Band: 7:30 p.m. May 16, Meadow Brook Amphitheatre, Rochester Hills, with Animals as Leaders, 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• Brit Floyd tribute band: 8 p.m. May 16, Fox Theatre, Detroit, 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• Free Throw: 7 p.m. May 16, The Crofoot Ballroom, 1 S. Saginaw St., Pontiac, https://thecrofoot.com, ages 18+, ticket prices vary.
• Troy Doherty: May 16, The Loving Touch, 22634 Woodward Ave., Ferndale, with Lost Mary, doors at 7 p.m., all ages, https://thelovingtouchferndale.com, 248-820-5596, ticket prices vary.
• “The Return Of The King-Unrivaled Tribute To Elvis”: 7 p.m. May 16, (previously scheduled for Jan. 24), River Raisin Centre for the Arts, 114 South Monroe St., Monroe, 734-242-7722, www.riverraisincentre.org, $35+.
• Houses Of The Holy: The True Led Zeppelin Experience, is May 16, Diesel Concert Lounge 33151 23 Mile Road, Chesterfield, doors at 7 p.m., www.dieselconcerts.com, $19.37+ cover.
• Expedition: 7-10 p.m. May 16, Red Wood Grill, 7726 Cooley Lake Road, Waterford Twp., www.kozimusic.com, no cover.
• Ari Lennox: 8 p.m. May 17, Fox Theatre, Detroit, with Lekan and PHABO, 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• Black Veil Brides: 5:30 p.m. May 17, The Fillmore, 2115 Woodward Ave, Detroit, www.thefillmoredetroit.com, ticket prices vary.
• Failure: May 19, The Shelter at Saint Andrew’s Hall, 431 E Congress St., Detroit, www.saintandrewsdetroit.com, ticket prices vary.
• Jake Owen: 8 p.m. May 22, MGM Grand Detroit, ticketmaster.com, ticket prices vary.
• Warren and Flick: 7 p.m. May 22, The Hawk Black Box Theatre, 29995 W 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, TheHawkTheatre.com, $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
Books/Speakers
• “The Safari Girls” Renee Prewitt author: Book signing event is 9:30 a.m. May 17, at Renaissance Unity Church, following the service held at Emagine Theatre IMAX, 200 N. Main Street, Royal Oak, https://pontiacarts.square.site.
Choruses
• City Lights Chorus: 7 p.m. May 15, St. Paul ’s United Methodist Church Sanctuary, 620 Romeo St., Rochester, all-male a cappella group, Harmony in the Hills Concert Series, suggested donation $20.
Classical/Orchestra
• The Wu Family Academy Showcase: 7 p.m. May 8, Orchestra Hall at Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center, Detroit, featuring the Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s Civic Youth Ensembles program, dso.org, $15+.
• Mahler’s Ninth: May 9-10, Detroit Symphony Orchestra conducted by Herbert Blomstedt, at Orchestra Hall, 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit, 313-576-5111, dso.org, $26+.
• Royal Oak Concert Band: 3 p.m. May 10, “Vive la France” with Woodward Avenue Jazz Orchestra, at Royal Oak Middle School Dondero Auditorium, 709 N Washington, Royal Oak, www.royaloakconcertband.org, gen. adm.-$12, $10 students and seniors, free for ages 12 and younger.
• Chamber Soloists of Detroit: 2 p.m. May 10, Hawk Community Main Stage, 29995 W 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, TheHawkTheatre.com, $15 in advance, $20 at the door, $6-student.
• Clarkston Community Band: 7-8:30 p.m. May 15 At Clarkston High School, 6093 Flemings Lake Road, Clarkston, https://clarkstoncommunityband.org, free admission.
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.
• 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, ticket prices vary. Open-caption showtimes are Wednesdays and Sundays, films and showtimes vary. Dementia-friendly showtimes are at 1 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month at Emagine locations in Saline, Canton, and Rochester Hills.
• Farmington Civic Theater: 33332 Grand River Ave., Farmington, www.theFCT.com.
• Milford Independent Cinema: 945 E Summit St., Milford, milfordcinema.org/tickets, general admission tickets are $9+.
• 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. Permanently closed.
• Romeo Theatre, Washington: 586-752-3455, romeotheatre.com.
Fundraisers
• Annual “Women Helping Women” Luncheon & Fashion Show fundraiser: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 9, at the Royal Park Hotel, 600 E. University Drive, Rochester. silent auction, raffles, luncheon and a fashion show, All proceeds from the event benefit Grace Centers of Hope’s Women’s Program. Tickets are $125 per person or $750 for a table of 10 and can be purchased at https://gracecentersofhope.org/women-helping-women-luncheon-fashion-show.
• Rose Hill Center’s Annual Flower and Plant Sale: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 9, at the center, 5130 Rose Hill Blvd., Holly, www.rosehillcenter.org/events, featuring roses, flowers, plants, hanging baskets, and family activities. Sales to raise funds to support programs and services provided by Rose Hill Center, a nonprofit residential treatment facility for individuals living with mental illness.
• Audrey Ray: May 15, The Roxy, 401 Walnut Blvd., Rochester, ages 21+, 248-453-5285, www.theroxyrochester.com, Proceeds benefit A Courageous Voice, working to protect children from abuse and exploitation, line dancing and merch available before the show, 7-8 p.m., Audrey Ray performs at 8 p.m., https://theroxyrochester.com, $30+.
• “Icons Re-Imagined” gala: Lawrence Technological University Scholarship Gala is May 16, at The Department at Hudson’s Detroit, 1000 Nick Gilbert Way, Detroit. Tickets and sponsorships available at http://ltu.edu/thegala, prices vary.
• Rockin’ for the Troops fundraiser: 5 p.m. May 16, at American Legion Hall, 96 Churchill Road, Auburn Hills, dinner dance fundraiser presented by Red White & Blue Star Mothers MI-198, a nonprofit for mothers of sons and daughters serving in the U.S. military, guard, reserves or veterans. Tickets are $40 at redwhiteandbluestarmothers-mi198.com/rockin-for-the-troops. Those unable to join in person can donate at www.redwhiteandbluestarmothers-mi198.com.
Misc.
• Livernois Business Corridor Bingo: May 1-18, Catfe Lounge, 686 Livernois St, Ferndale, free admission, https://ferndalecatshelter.org/cl.
• Downtown Detroit Markets: Vendor applications are open through June 1, All Things Marketplace, 1620 Michigan Ave. Ste. 123 in Corktown, Detroit, www.deckedoutdetroit.com/markets-applicants-open. Holiday Market season is Nov. 11-Jan. 3, 2027.
Museums
• Oakland History Center’s Art and Artifact Auction: 6-9 p.m. May 8, at the Crofoot Cafe, 1 S. Saginaw, Pontiac, admission is $25, 248-338-6732, www.ocphs.org.
• Museum at the Market: Downtown Walking Tour is 9:30-10:30 a.m. May 9, at the Rochester Farmer’s Market, Information tent. Join Museum staff at the market, where the half-mile walk begins, no registration required.
• Happy Mother’s Day: noon-4 p.m. May 10, Cranbrook Institute of Science: 39221 Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Hills, https://science.cranbrook.edu/visit/events/2026-05/happy-mothers-day, free general admission for moms.
• Monroe County Museum: 126 S Monroe St., Monroe, monroemi.gov, facebook.com/MonroeMuseums. Museum admission and activities are free and open to the public. Gardens of Stone-The Rural Cemetery Revolution with Jeffrey Green, is 7 p.m. May 14, free admission.
• “The Night Matters-Exploring the Impacts of Light Pollution”: 7 p.m. May 15, Cranbrook Institute of Science: 39221 Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Hills, Ignite Your Curiosity speaker series, https://science.cranbrook.edu/visit/events/2026-05/ignite-your-curiosity, $5 general admission.
• 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. “Where They Lie: Stories that Royal Oak Cemeteries Tell” exhibit on display during the Museum’s regular hours: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 1–4 p.m. through July 25. “The Iconology of Death” speaker series event is 7 p.m. May 15, admission is $15.
• Orson Starr House open house: 1-4 p.m. 2nd and 4th Sundays each month, 3123 N. Main Street, Royal Oak, oldest house in Royal Oak, built in 1845, www.facebook.com/OrsonStarrHouse.
• Ford House: Historic estate of Eleanor and Edsel Ford, 1100 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Shores, 313-884-4222, www.fordhouse.org/events, admission is $7 per adult and $5 per child, ages 6+, free for 5 and younger.
• Cranbrook Institute of Science: 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, https://science.cranbrook.edu, 248-645-3200. The museum is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday; noon-4 p.m. Sunday; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. first and third Friday of the month and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. second, fourth, and fifth Friday of the month. General admission is $15, $11.50 for ages 2-12 and ages 65+, free for ages under 2 and members. General admission is free on the first Friday of every month and $5 after 5 p.m. on the third Friday of every month. Acheson Planetarium and changing exhibit hall require an additional fee.
• The Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, public open hours and tours are noon-3 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, free for museum members; $5/adults; $3/seniors and students, drop-in only, www.rochesterhills.org/musprograms.
• Oakland County Historical Society: 405 Cesar E. Chavez Ave., Pontiac, www.ocphs.org, (248) 338-6732.
• Pontiac Transportation Museum: 250 W. Pike St., Pontiac. Admission to the museum is $15, $12 for seniors and veterans, $8 for children ages 6-12, free for children ages 5 and younger, 50% off for Pontiac residents with ID. 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, donations appreciated.
• Ford Piquette Plant Museum: 461 Piquette Ave., Detroit. Open Wednesdays through Sundays, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $10-$20. Optional guided tours take place daily at 10 a.m., noon, and 2 p.m., www.fordpiquetteplant.org, 313-872-8759.
• 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.
• Troy Historic Village: 60 W. Wattles Road, Troy. Register online to reserve a timeslot at www.TroyHistoricVillage.org. Walk-ins are also welcome. Regular hours are 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday. Admission is free to members, $7/Adult, $5/Senior, $5/Youth 6-17 for non-members, free for ages under 6.
• Meadow Brook Hall: Guided House Tours, Meadow Brook Hall on the campus of Oakland University, Rochester, 350 Estate Drive, Rochester. Visit meadowbrookhall.org/tours for tour times and ticket prices.
• 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 through Jan. 3, 2027, detroithistorical.org.
• Heroes vs. Villains: Detroit’s Comic Book Story exhibit through May 2026, Detroit Historical Museum, 5401 Woodward Ave. (NW corner of Kirby) in Midtown Detroit, detroithistorical.org.
• Dossin Great Lakes Museum: 100 Strand Drive, Belle Isle, Detroit. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday, detroithistorical.org, general admission tickets are $5, free for children under 6.
• 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.
• Hammond Planetarium: at Henry Ford College, in the Science Building, www.hfcc.edu/campus-life/planetarium.
• Henry Ford Museum: Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation and Greenfield Village, 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn, Monday-Saturday, purchase tickets online, prices vary, thehenryford.org. Ford Rouge Factory Tours www.thehenryford.org. Hours are 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Motown Museum: 2648 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit, motownmuseum.org, 313-875-2264. Museum tours are paused until Spring 2027, to complete construction for the museum’s expansion project.
• “Psychedelic Soul-A Journey Through Rhythm and Time”: Motown Museum pop-up exhibit, is open through Sept. 27, at Esther Gordy Edwards Centre for Excellence, 2550 W. Grand Boulevard, Detroit. Tickets are required, motownmuseum.org.
• Westin Book Cadillac at 100 Exhibition: Westin Book Cadillac, Detroit, presented with Detroit Historical Society, virtual exhibit explores the 100-year history of the Book Cadillac hotel, www.detroithistorical.org/exhibitions/westin-book-cadillac-100-virtual-exhibition.
• 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.
• The Zekelman Holocaust Center: 28123 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills, regular admission is $8 adult, free with membership, www.holocaustcenter.org, 248-553-2400.
• Bank of America customers free admission: First weekend of each month to museums and cultural institutions across the country, including Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History, Michigan Science Center, Arab American National Museum and Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, bit.ly/2NvmECM.
Note: Events are subject to change; check with venues for updates.