On sale now
The Beach Boys: 7:30 p.m. August 15, Meadow Brook Theater, Rochester Hills. Ticket prices vary, 248-377-3300 https://www.313presents.com/events/detail/beach-boys
Kidz Bop Live Birthday Concert: 4 p.m. July 26, Pine Knob Music Theatre, Independence Twp., 313presents.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
• Poppy, Constantly Nowhere Tour: 7 p.m. July 19, The Fillmore, Detroit. https://www.ticketmaster.com. Doors open at 6 p.m. All ages, ticket prices vary.
• KALEO, Way Down We Go Tour: 7:30 p.m. July 23, The Fillmore, Detroit. https://www.ticketmaster.com. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. All ages, ticket prices vary.
• Dancing in the Aisles, The Ultimate Motown Experience: 7-10 p.m. August 29, Flagstar Strand Theatre, 12 N Saginaw St, Pontiac. Purchase tickets online at www.flagstarstrand.com or call 248.309.6445 opt. 2.
• Hank Williams Jr: 6:30 p.m. July 17, Pine Knob Music Theatre, Independence Twp., 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• The Black Crowes and Whiskey Myers “Southern Hospitality Tour”: w/special guest Southall: 6:30 p.m. July 18, Pine Knob Music Theatre, Independence Twp., 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• Melanie Martinez – Hades The Sacrifice Tour: 8 p.m. July 18, w/special guest Haute & Freddy, Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Avenue, Detroit. 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• Jake Thistle: 8 p.m. July 18, 20 Front Street located at 20 E Front Street, Lake Orion. Tickets https://calendar.20frontstreet.com
• Kidz Bop Live Birthday Concert: 4 p.m. July 26, Pine Knob Music Theatre, Independence Twp., 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• Night Ranger: 7:30 p.m. July 26, Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel, Detroit. 313presents.com, ticket prices vary. 21+
• The Coney: 8 p.m, September 26, Detroit Opera Theatre, 1526 Broadway Street, Detroit. Tickets: https://detroitopera.org/events ticket prices vary, 18+
• Richard Marx: 8 p.m. August 12, Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel, Detroit. 313presents.com, ticket prices vary, 21+
• Tori Amos “In Times of Dragons Tour”: w/special guest Bartees Strange, 8 p.m. August 7, Fox Theatre, Detroit. 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• Hanson: 8 p.m. August 13, Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel, Detroit. 313presents.com, ticket prices vary. 21+
• Motley Crue – The Return of the Carnival of Sins: 6:30 p.m. July 20, Pine Knob Music Theatre, Independence Twp., 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• Daft Punk Night: 8 p.m. July 17, The Loving Touch, 22634 Woodward Ave., Ferndale, doors at 7 p.m., https://thelovingtouchferndale.com, 248-820-5596, Tickets $26.49. Ages 21+
• Final Confession, Vulgara, Already Over, Impressionist, The Sad Hour: 6:30 p.m. July 24, The Loving Touch, 22634 Woodward Ave., Ferndale, all ages, https://thelovingtouchferndale.com, 248-820-5596, Tickets $26.49.
• Icons of Country, Tributes to Chesney, Zack Brown & Miranda Lambert: 7-10 p.m. July 17, Wildwood Amphitheater, 2700 Joslyn Ct., Orion Twp., general admission bring lawn chairs or blankets, $20. https://wildwood.events
• Rick Ross “Port of Miami Tour”: 8 p.m. July 18 w/special guest Kash Doll, Fox Theatre, Detroit, 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• Emmylou Harris & Graham Nash: 7:30 p.m. July 24, Meadow Brook Amphitheatre, Rochester Hills, 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• Creedence Revived: 6 p.m. July 17, Meadow Brook Theater, Rochester Hills. All proceeds benefit Meadow Brook Theater. Ticket prices vary, 248-377-3300.
• The Beach Boys: 7:30 p.m. August 15, Meadow Brook Theater, Rochester Hills. Ticket prices vary, 248-377-3300 https://www.313presents.com/events/detail/beach-boys
• Rainbow Kitten Surprise “Bones North American Tour w/special guest Spacey Jane: 8 p.m. July 29, Meadow Brook Theater, Rochester Hills. All proceeds benefit Meadow Brook Theater. Ticket prices vary, 248-377-3300
• Love in the Club: 8 p.m. July 17, Saint Andrews Hall, 431 E Congress St., Detroit, www.saintandrewsdetroit.com, ticket prices vary. 18+
• Ford. (Live) – Music lights color tour w/special guest Gilligan Moss: 7 p.m. July 19, The Shelter, 431 E Congress St., Detroit, doors open at 7 p.m. www.saintandrewsdetroit.com, ticket prices vary. All ages.
• Doughboyz Cashout presents The Legacy Concert, 9 p.m. July 17-18, El Club, 4114 Vernor Hwy., Detroit, https://elclubdetroit.com, Ticket prices vary. 21+
• Mack Nickels: 6 p.m. July 19, El Club, 4114 Vernor Hwy., Detroit, https://elclubdetroit.com, Ticket prices vary. All ages.
• King Moore Celebration: 7:30-10 p.m. July 17, Aretha’s Jazz Cafe, 350 Madison Detroit, https://jazzcafedetroit.com, $30 or more for donations.
• Love Poems Live: An intimate evening of love poems, live music and open mic, 8 p.m. July 18, Aretha’s Jazz Cafe, 350 Madison Detroit, https://jazzcafedetroit.com, ticket prices vary. Ages 21+
• Kehlani w/special guest Durand Bernarr, TheARTI$t & Waseel: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 13. Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill. 14900 Metro Pkwy, Sterling Heights. 313Presents.com
• Motionless in White, The Sweat and Blood Tour w/special guest Lorna Shore, Fit For A King & Status Dress: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 15. Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill. 14900 Metro Pkwy, Sterling Heights. 313Presents.com
• Role Model Presents: Chuck On Tour, September 30, Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill, 14900 Metro Pkwy, Sterling Heights. Ticket prices vary. 313Presents.com
• Lynyrd Skynyrd and Foreigner “Double Trouble Vision Tour w/special guest Six Gun Sally: 6:30 p.m. July 31, Pine Knob Music Theatre, Independence Twp., 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.
Comedy
• Planet Ant Colony Fest 2026: 8-10 p.m. Annual improv competition, finalists will be determined by audience vote Fridays and Saturdays, July 10, 11, 17, 18. The finalist troupes will perform on Saturday, August 15 for a panel of judges who will select the winner, Planet Ant theatre, Ant Hall, 2357 Caniff Street, Hamtramck. Doors open at 7 p.m. $10 Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/improv-monday-night-improv-w-planet-ant-home-team-tickets
• Monday Night Improv: 7-10 p.m. Mondays, presented by the Planet Ant Home Team, Planet Ant Black Box, 2357 Caniff Street, Hamtramck. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/improv-monday-night-improv-w-planet-ant-home-team-tickets
• Improv – The Thursday Show: 8-9:30 p.m. Thursdays, live comedy show with a rotating monthly theme, Planet Ant Black Box, 2357 Caniff Street, Hamtramck. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/improv-monday-night-improv-w-planet-ant-home-team-tickets
• The Marshall Tucker Band: 7 p.m. July 23, Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 West 4th Street, Royal Oak, www.royaloakmusictheatre.com, ticket prices vary. All ages.
• Next Stop Comedy: 7 p.m. Friday, July 17, G’s Pizzeria, 925 N. Lapeer Road, Oxford. https://www.nextstopcomedy.com/events/ Drinks available for purchase in show-room, dine-in options available before or after the show. $29/General admission.
• Nate Bargatze: 8 p.m. Friday, August 14, Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• Paula Poundstone: Saturday, October 3, Flagstar Strand Theatre, 12 N Saginaw St, Pontiac. Purchase tickets online at paulapoundstone.com, www.flagstarstrand.com or call 248.309.6445 opt. 2.
• Friday Night Mash-Up: 9:30 p.m. Fridays at One Night Stans, 4761 Highland Road, Waterford Twp., www.onenightstans.club, 248-249-1321, ages 18+, ticket prices vary.
• Aaron Weber: July 17-18, Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle: 310 S. Troy St., Royal Oak, www.comedycastle.com, Two item minimum per person, 248-542-9900, ages 18+, ticket prices and times vary.
• Make Me Laugh Monday’s hosted by Shawn E: 8 p.m. Mondays, through August 3. A two (2) item minimum food and/or beverage is required per person with admission. Tickets are not emailed, you will need your email confirmation at the door. Seats are guaranteed until 15 minutes after the scheduled showtime. Punchline Comedy Lounge: 29555 Northwestern Hwy #312, Southfield, 248-955-3016, www.comedypunchline.com, ages 18+, ticket prices vary. No refunds.
• Comedian CP: July 24-26. A two (2) item minimum food and/or beverage is required per person with admission. Tickets are not emailed, you will need your email confirmation at the door. Seats are guaranteed until 15 minutes after the scheduled showtime. Punchline Comedy Lounge: 29555 Northwestern Hwy #312, Southfield, 248-955-3016, www.comedypunchline.com, ages 18+, ticket prices vary. No refunds.
• Mic Drop Comedy: 2301 Woodward Ave., Detroit, www.micdropcomedydetroit.com, ages 18+, ticket prices vary.
Band Concerts
• Lake Orion Dragons High School Band: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, July 23. Featuring some of the most dedicated young musicians in our community. Highlighting the skill, spirit, and hard work of Lake Orion’s student performers. The program includes concert band favorites, upbeat selections, and polished ensemble pieces. Free. Wildwood Amphitheater, 2700 Joslyn Ct, Lake Orion, Wildwood Amphitheater
• Farmington Community Band: 7 p.m. July 23, Heritage Park Amphitheater, 24915 Farmington Road, Farmington Hills. Tickets: fhgov.com.
Concerts in the Park
• In the Park Concert Series: 7 p.m. Wednesdays, through Aug 26, Shain Park, corner of Merrill and Bates, Birmingham. Free. Check for updates here, Instagram and Facebook.
• Concert in the Park: 7-9 p.m. July 17, 24, 31. Family friendly event with live music, kids activities, face painting and food trucks. Richardson Community Center, 1485 E. Oakley Park, Commerce Twp. https://www.commercetwp.com/departments/parks
• Concerts in the Park: 7-9 p.m. Thursdays, through August 27, Central Park, Lafontaine Family Amphitheater, 195 N Main St, Milford. https://www.meetmeinmilford.com/events/
• Friday Nights Downtown Music Series: 7-8:30 p.m. Fridays, through August 22. Riverside Park, 3311 Parkways Blvd, Auburn Hills. Food and refreshments available. Auburn Hills Recreation Department 248- 370-9353.
• Java and Jazz series: third Sunday of the month from 9 a.m.-noon, through October, Beverly Park pavilion, 18801 Beverly Road, Beverly Hills, www.villagebeverlyhills.com/department/beverly_park_events.php.
• Concerts in the Park: 6-9 p.m. Fridays, through July 17, Depot Park, 375 Depot Road, Clarkston, concessions, https://clarkston.org.
• Music Series in Dinan Park: 6-8 p.m. Thursdays, through Aug. 27, (no concert July 16 during Farmington Founders Festival), Dinan Park, downtown Farmington, www.downtownfarmington.org.
• Rhythms in Riley Park: 7-9 p.m. Fridays through Aug. 28 (no concert July 17), Riley Park, downtown Farmington, www.downtownfarmington.org, bring chairs, blankets.
• Summer concert series: 7-9 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 20, (no concert Aug. 6) Central Park, downtown Milford, www.meetmeinmilford.com/downtown-events. Also Fridays at the Fountain, 7-9 p.m. Fridays, through July 31, (no concert on July 3), at Center Street Park, Milford.
• Free concerts at Wildwood: 7-9 p.m. Thursdays, through Aug. 13, Wildwood Amphitheater, 2700 Joslyn Ct., Orion Twp., https://wildwood.events, bring lawn chairs or blankets.
• Oxford Summer Concert Series: downtown Oxford Concerts in the Park: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 13, (no concert on July 2), Centennial Park on Lapeer Road, downtown Oxford, https://downtownoxford.info/#events, free admission.
• Music in The Park: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays through July 30, Rochester Municipal Park, 400 6th St., Rochester, www.facebook.com/musicintheparkdowntownrochester, free admission, bring a blanket or lawn chairs, popcorn and ice cream to purchase.
• Village of Rochester Hills summer concerts: 5-8 p.m. Friday and Saturday evenings through July 31, The Gazebo in Festival Park, The Village of Rochester Hills shopping center, 104 N. Adams Road, Rochester Hills, full list of performers available at TheVORH.com. Bring lawn chairs and blankets.
• Summer Concert Series: 7 p.m. Thursdays, through Aug. 20, Centennial Commons, Royal Oak, (no concert on July 2). Parking next to Centennial Commons Park (use 110 E. 11 Mile Rd, 48067 on Google maps). First two hours are free, .75 cents for each hour after that. The next closest structure is located at 300 S. Center St., Royal Oak, www.royaloakchamber.com/summer-concert-series. Bring blanket or lawn chair.
• Midweek Markets & Music: Troy Farmers Market is 3-7 p.m. Wednesdays through Sept. 30 and Summer Concerts are 7–8:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 26, at Jeanne M. Stine Community Park, 241 Town Center Drive, Troy, troymi.gov/farmersmarket, www.facebook.com/TroyFarmMkt, bring lawn chairs and blankets for free concert.
• Walled Lake Summer Concerts: 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays, through Aug. 12, (no concert July 1) at Hiram Sims Park, 1299 Quinif Drive, August 12 concert at Casey J. Ambrose Safety Campus, 1499 E. West Maple Road, Walled Lake. https://walledlake.us.
• Summer Concert Series: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, through August 12, 27400 Southfield Road, Lathrup Village. Bring your chair and snacks.
• Concerts in the Park: 7 p.m. Tuesdays, through July, Huntington Woods, Scotia Park, 6325 Scotia. Food trucks will be on site at 6:30 p.m. Bring a blanket and lawn chairs.
(Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on at these outdoor concerts. In case of inclement weather, check websites and Facebook for updates.)
Festivals/Shows
• Oakland County’s America 250 Celebration: 12-4 p.m. July 25-26. Oakland History Center, 405 E Chavez, Pontiac. This year’s Summer Social includes exhibits, talks and re-enactors from historians and free antique appraisals, flea market, food trucks, music, kids activities, free tours of the Governor Moses Wisner mansion. Free ice cream and free admission. office@ocphs.org.
• Troy Daze: 4-9 p.m. Thursday, September 17; 4-11 p.m. Friday, September 18; 11- a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, September 19 and noon-7 p.m. Sunday, September 20. Admission $5/credit card $7. Free parking available around the Troy Community Center or with free shuttle rides to the front gate of the festival from the Library Center parking garage at 100 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy. Festival held at the Troy Civic Center with fireworks scheduled for September 18 at dusk. Please check the website for updates. https://www.troyfamilydaze.org/welcome
• Cadillac Cafe: Before First Pitch: Friday-Sunday, through September 13, Live DJ sets, food trucks, activations and giveaways, Detroit Opera Theatre, Cadillac Cafe, Madison street entrance, 1526 Broadway Street, Detroit. Free admission and open to the public. https://detroitopera.org/before-first-pitch/
Theater
• One Act Festival: Four original one-act plays written by members, 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 31, Saturday, August 1, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug 2, Village Players, 34660 Woodward Avenue, Birmingham. $15 general admission. Playwrights@WorkBirmingham Village Players
• St. Vincent Live with Detroit Opera Orchestra: 8 p.m. Friday, July 24, Detroit Opera Theatre, 1526 Broadway Street, Detroit. Tickets: https://cart.detroitopera.org/events
• St. Dunstan’s Outdoor Greek Theatre, 400 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Hills, www.stdunstanstheatre.com/tickets, ticket prices vary.
• The Wizard of Oz: July 24-August 2. Sensory friendly performance at 2 p.m. August 1. Stagecrafters Main Stage, Baldwin Theatre, 415 South Lafayette, Royal Oak, $18. stagecrafters.org, 248-541-6430, ticket prices vary.
•, Meadow Brook Theatre, on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester, 248-377-3300, www.mbtheatre.com, tickets are $40-$48+.
• “ Tipping Point Theatre, 361 E. Cady St., Northville, www.tippingpointtheatre.com/buy-tickets, 248-347-0003, ticket prices vary.
• Schaap Center for the Arts, 15001 East Jefferson Avenue, Grosse Pointe Park, tickets are $29 at www.gpt.org/cinderella or 313-881-4004.
• “As You Like It”: July 23-Aug. 2 Shakespeare Royal Oak at Royal Oak’s Starr Jaycee Park. shakespeareroyaloak.com.
• Avon Players Community Theatre: 1185 Washington Road, Rochester Hills, 248-608-9077, www.avonplayers.org, 248-608-9077, $20.
• The Inspired Acting Company: 1124 E. West Maple Road, Walled Lake, inspiredacting.org, 248-963-9953.
• The Hours Inbetween: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays, July 17-August 1. Planet Ant Black Box, 2357 Caniff Street, Hamtramck. Tickets, planetant.com/events for $25 or $30 at the door.
• Tosca: 2:30 p.m Sunday, November 1; 7:30 p.m. Thursday, November 5 and Saturday, November 8, Detroit Opera Theatre, 1526 Broadway Street, Detroit. Tickets: https://detroitopera.org/events
• Back to School Movie Night – Zootopia 2 (The Movie): 7 p.m. Friday, August 21. The event begins with the classic silent short Felix in Hollywood with live accompaniment by pianist Lulu Chen. Free school supplies will be provided, Flagstar Strand Theatre for the Performing Arts, Pontiac. Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/back-to-school-movie-night-zootopia-pontiac-michigan
Art
• Megan Lui’s “Finding the Sky”: Opening reception 6-8 p.m. Friday, July 24, free. Exhibit on display through December, Strand Art Gallery, 12 N. Saginaw Street, Pontiac. https://www.flagstarstrand.com/event-details/free-event
• Ann Arbor Art Fair: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday and Friday, July 16-17; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, July 18. Live entertainment, dining options include local restaurant pop-ups to the Original Culinary Arts Gallery, family-friendly fun with the Mini Sensory Zone, the Kids Collectors Club and live 3D chalk art by David Zinn. Showcasing the talents of nearly 1,000 artists with interactive art-making spaces, and spanning a 30-city-block footprint throughout downtown Ann Arbor. https://www.theannarborartfair.com/
• Village Art Fair: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. July 25, noon-6 p.m. July 26. A two-day event featuring approximately 60 artists from across Michigan and the United States. The event includes artist booths, food vendors and family entertainment. Free entry. The Village of Rochester Hills, 104 N. Adams Road, Rochester Hills. TheVORH.com
• Onwenu “Living Layers-Living, Layered, and Restorative: On display through July 26 in the Rotating Exhibits Gallery at Farmington Hills City Hall, 31555 11 Mile Road, Farmington Hills. www.fhgov.com
• Isaiah Philip On View: Exhibition on view from through August 1, Jarrad Heaslip Gallery, 22100 Woodward Avenue, Ferndale. Free. https://www.jarradheaslipgallery.com/event-details/isaiah-philip-on-view
• 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.
• Outdoor Gallery and Sculpture Garden: noon-4 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, through Oct. 31, at Stephenson Ceramics, 4380 W Waters Road, Ann Arbor, www.stephensonceramicstudio.com.
• Pride Month Art Competition exhibit: through Aug. 1, Anton Art Center’s second level gallery, 125 Macomb Place, Mount Clemens, LGBTQ2S+ artists’ exhibit in celebration of Pride Month, presented by local nonprofit organization, PFLAG of Clinton Township, www.theartcenter.org, 586-469-8666. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, free admission.
• 1994 World Cup Paintings: Collection by Chazz Miller, exhibit is open through July 18, 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.
• Past & Future – A sculptural look at Art, exhibit is open July 25-August 22, 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.
• 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, general admission is $12.
• Summer Exhibitions – Akea Brionne, A Dreaming Hour, Monumental Color – Cecily Brown, Sam Gilliam, and Joan Mitchell, Drawing in Thread – Olga de Amaral and Anne Wilson: through September 6. Cranbrook Academy of Art at Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills, https://cranbrookartmuseum.org. General admission is $12.
• Akea Brionne: Artist Talk and Moderated Discussion: 3-4:30 p.m. Saturday, July 18, Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills. Free with museum admission. https://cranbrookartmuseum.org.
• Orchard Lake Fine Art Show: July 25-26, on Powers and Daly Road, West Bloomfield Twp., free parking in last back lot of Corewell Health. Art, live music, food, and family activities. Admission is $5/ ages 13 and under free. https://hotworks.org/events-hot-works/orchard-lake-fine-art-show-july-25-26-2026
• Tyrrell Winston: through July 29, Library Street Collective, 1260 Library Street, Detroit, https://lscgallery.com.
• “Seeking Light”: Mixed Media Works by Michelle Sider exhibit open through Aug. 9, Stamelos Gallery Center, 4901 Evergreen Road, on the campus of U-M Dearborn, Dearborn, https://library.umd.umich.edu/stamelos.
• Mickalene Thomas “Beneath the Moonlight”: through Aug. 23, 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.
• “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.
• Color | Ink Studio & Gallery, 20919 John R Road, Hazel Park, https://colorinkstudio.com.
• Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center (BBAC), 1516 S. Cranbrook Road, Birmingham, 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.
• Jarrad Heaslip Gallery: 22100 Woodward Ave., Ferndale, founded by Detroit-based artist Jarrad Heaslip, 313-573-3020, www.jarradheaslipgallery.com, www.instagram.com/jarradheaslipgallery.
• 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.
• University of Michigan Museum of Art: 525 South State St., Ann Arbor, 734-764-0395, umma.umich.edu, ticket prices vary.
Books/Library events
• Free Family Concert: 6:30-7:30 p.m. July 23 at the Huntington Woods Library, 26415 Scotia Road, Huntington Woods. Matthew Ball – The Boogie Woogie Kid Piano & Song man performs songs from Gershwin to the Beatles. Free. matt@boogiewoogiekid.com
• Free Transportation Program: Library cardholders who are at least 18 years of age and reside in Oakland, Macomb or Wayne County qualify for free round-trip transportation (with a plus one) to cultural destinations, parks and recreation areas through September 30. Venues include the DIA, any of the tri-county Metroparks, Sea Life Michigan Aquarium, the Detroit Historical Museum, the Anton Art Center, Turtle Cove Aquatic Center, Michigan Flight Museum, the Holocaust Memorial Center, Legoland Discovery Center and more. Transportation must be booked at least seven days in advance. A partnership launched between the Michigan Activity Pass, Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency and The Library Network. Call 313-388-9799 and visit miactivitypass.org/transportation for more information.
Classical/Orchestra
• St. Vincent Live w/Detroit Opera Orchestra w/Jules Buckley: 8 p.m. July 24, Detroit Opera House, Detroit. Ticket prices vary. https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/
Film
• Cinema at The Strand – Summer Movie Marathon: Shrek, Shrek 2, Puss in Boots, 2 p.m. July 25, light dinner included in ticket prices. Flagstar Strand Theatre for the Performing Arts, 12 N. Saginaw, Pontiac. If you have questions regarding ticketing, please reach out directly to the box office at 248.309.6445 option 2. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Ages 13 and under need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
• Outdoor Movie Night Series: Aug. 7 and Sept. 4, at Booth Park, Birmingham Shopping District’s Movie Night series, pre-show entertainment begins at 6:30 p.m., with movies starting at 7:30 p.m. Booth Park is located on the west side of North Old Woodward Avenue, south of Harmon Street in Birmingham, parking is available at the North of Old Woodward garage at 333 North Old Woodward Avenue, or at any of Birmingham’s five municipal garages downtown, downtownbirmingham.com/park.
• Movies in the Park: Happy Gilmore, 7 p.m. Aug. 21; Bridesmaids, 6:30 p.m. Sept.18; IT, 6 p.m. Oct. 16. Food trucks and activities before each show. Waterford Oaks County Park, in the field by the BMX track. https://www.oakgov.com/community/oakland-county-parks/
• The Magic of Movies: 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 5, Pulp Fiction. Following the film, join professional film critic, Tom Santilli, in a discussion filled with trivia, surprising facts and giveaways. MJR Troy Cinema, 100 East Maple Road, Troy. https://www.mjrtheatres.com/themagicofmovies/
• 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, ticket prices vary.
• Cinemark Southland Center: Taylor, 734-287-0629, www.cinemark.com/theatres, 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 showtime is at 1 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month at Emagine locations in Saline, Canton, and Rochester Hills, ticket prices vary. Summer Kids Film Series is Thursdays thru Aug. 21, featuring a select family-friendly film each week, tickets are $6 per person.
• Farmington Civic Theater: 33332 Grand River Ave., Farmington, www.theFCT.com, ticket prices vary.
• Milford Independent Cinema: 945 E Summit St., Milford, milfordcinema.org/tickets, ticket prices vary.
• 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, ticket prices vary. Family Film Festival is Thursdays thru Aug. 27, featuring a select family-friendly film each week, tickets are $5 per person. MJR offers a Sensory Friendly Film Program on select Saturdays of each month with audience interaction, including moving and talking throughout the movie.
• Oxford GQT Theater: 248-628-7101, gqtmovies.com/theaterinfo/x01tk-gqt-oxford-7, ticket prices vary.
Museums
• Troy Historic Village – Summer exhibit: “Telling Troy’s Stories” celebrating America’s 250th anniversary, is open during regular hours in July and August. (Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays and 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Thursdays), 60 W Wattles Road, Troy, exhibit is included with general admission, non-members-$7 per adult, $5 per senior, free for children under 18, pre-register at www.TroyHistoricVillage.org, 248-524-3570, walk-ins are also accepted and welcome for most programs.
• 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, 248-977-4410. First Thursday Lecture Series is 7-8:30 p.m., first Thursday of the month, free, donations appreciated.
• 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.
• 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, participating in the Blue Star Museums program, offering free admission to active-duty military personnel and their families (up to five guests) through Labor Day, Sept. 7, 2026.
• Monroe County Museum: 126 S Monroe St., Monroe, monroemi.gov, facebook.com/MonroeMuseums. Museum admission and activities are free and open to the public.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Meadow Brook Hall: Guided House Tours, June-August, 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• “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.
• 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.
Note: Events are subject to change; check with venue websites for updates. To submit an event, visit www.theoaklandpress.com/events and allow two weeks’ notice for scheduled events.