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    • Yalla Eat! Culinary Tours
    • Yalla Eat! (Arabic for Let’s go eat!) is an immersive culinary experience offered by the Arab American National Museum (AANM). Through guided walking tours of Dearborn's Warren Avenue and Michigan Avenue, participants learn the story of Arab Americans in metro Detroit, including the history of Arab merchants on East Dearborn's busy commercial strips. On the Yalla Eat! tours, guests will meet both small and large business owners eager to share the story of their family-run enterprises and savor the sights, sounds and delicious scents at bakeries, nut and coffee houses and fresh produce markets. Traditional Arabic hospitality is on full display, as generous samples are offered along with the stories of individuals, their families and their history. Warren Avenue tours begin and end at Super Greenland Market, 12715 W. Warren Ave., in the heart of the Arab American shopping district in East Dearborn. This tour highlights the historic presence of Arab Americans in Dearborn from the perspectives of owners of some of the most distinguished businesses in the community. Explore the intricate and rich culture of Dearborn through a culinary experience hosting the most authentic and uniquely crafted flavors and recipes passed down for generations. Michigan Avenue tours begin and end at the Arab American National Museum, 13624 Michigan Ave., and offer a more diverse flavor profile of the Arab American community in Dearborn. Guests will have the opportunity to explore a wider variety of nationalities through their foods. There are more than a dozen Arab American food establishments along the Michigan Avenue corridor, including the popular Dearborn Fresh grocery store located just north of AANM.
    • Website: http://arabamericanmuseum.org
    • Dates: 04/01/2017 to 10/28/2017
    • Phone: 313-582-2266
    • Cranbrook House & Gardens Tours
    • Cranbrook Gardens is officially open for the season, and admission is free through October 31, 2017, courtesy of presenting sponsor PNC Bank, and sponsors, All Seasons Independent Living, Neighborhood SEEN, and Roberts Restaurant Group. The gardens are open daily for self-guided visits.

      Spanning 40 acres around historic Cranbrook House, the former home of Cranbrook's founders, George Gough and Ellen Scripps Booth, Cranbrook Gardens is known for its formal gardens featuring fountains, statuary, lakes, streams and extensive plantings. Highlights include the Sunken Garden, Herb Garden, Bog Garden, Native Plant/Wildflower Garden, Reflecting Pool Garden, and Sundial Garden.

      "The gardens are lovingly cared for by volunteers," said Virginia Latimer, Cranbrook House & Gardens Auxiliary Chair, "they handle everything from design to planting, as well as all ongoing maintenance. We're lucky to have a very talented and dedicated membership."
    • Website: http://housegardens.cranbrook.edu
    • Dates: 05/22/2017 to 10/31/2017
    • Phone: 248-645-3149
    • Motown Dinner Cruise
    • Motown Dinner Cruises are a terrific way to check out the sunset over the beautiful skylines of Detroit and Windsor while enjoying a nice cold cocktail. You can also dance the evening away to the wonderful sounds of Motown. Ticket includes dinner and consists of a carving station where chefs will carve to order prime rib and/or juicy pork tenderloin. Along with buffet entrees of baked chicken and a vegetarian lasagna along with sides of cheese tortellini, wild rice, fresh steamed vegetables, chef's choice of potato, Michigan tossed salad with fixings, dinner rolls and dessert. And don't forget the cash bar. Live entertainment will be provided by "The Prolifics."
    • Website: http://detroitprincess.com
    • Dates: 06/03/2017 to 12/31/2017
    • Phone: 877-338-2628
    • Board Game Night
    • Tuesday is Board Game Night at Brew Detroit! Expect modern board games like Ticket to Ride, Pandemic, and Splendor. They'll have a library onsite or bring your own. If you're new, don't worry — they teach! Newbies encouraged, and feel free to come alone or with friends to this very welcoming community. As always, delicious beer will be on tap.
    • Website: http://brewdetroit.com
    • Dates: 06/27/2017 to 12/19/2017
    • Phone: 248-686-1810
    • Art of Rebellion: Black Art of the Civil Rights Movement
    • Explore powerful artworks by African American artists who formed collectives during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s and 1970s. These collectives, made up of artists working together in distinct groups, created art specifically for African American audiences that asserted black identity and racial justice. This exhibition includes 34 paintings, sculptures, installations and photographs produced by artists working both collectively and independently to address social and political issues surrounding the Civil Rights Movement and today. Situated within the story of these collectives is the Detroit Rebellion of 1967. The DIA and the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History are collaborating to develop two exhibitions as part of a community-wide remembrance of the Detroit Rebellion of July 1967. The exhibitions, each taking a different approach, will complement one another.
    • Website: http://dia.org
    • Dates: 07/23/2017 to 10/22/2017
    • Phone: 313-833-7900
    • Say it Loud: Art, History, Rebellion Exhibition
    • Say It Loud: Art, History, Rebellion is a two-part exhibition that commemorates the 1960s rebellions, observes the 50th anniversary of the 1967 Detroit Rebellion, and compares the uprisings of the past to the upheavals that shocked our nation in the 21st century. The first part of Say It Loud, will be installed outside on the museum’s grounds. Using photographs and quotes, which will present the events that led up to the Detroit rebellion and describe what occurred in its aftermath. United We Stand, the 24-foot sculpture by Charles McGee, serves as a symbol for the only way that Detroit can continue to manifest and maintain change for the future. We invite visitors to view these installations anytime of the day or night. The second part of Say It Loud will be presented inside the museum’s AT&T and Chase Galleries, during regular museum hours. This exhibition brings together more than 40 nationally recognized artists from multiple generations, and relies on works across disciplines to help illustrate the awe, tragedy, and potential for transformation when the people rebel.
    • Website: http://thewright.org
    • Dates: 07/23/2017 to 01/02/2018
    • Phone: 313-494-5800
    • D-Cyphered: Portraits by Jenny Risher
    • D-Cyphered: Portraits by Jenny Risher will take viewers on a photographic timeline that makes up the story of the Detroit hip-hop scene. Often overlooked by the movements in New York and Los Angeles, Detroit’s hip-hop history is deeply shaped by the various elements of Motown and Detroit techno. Since the emergence of Eminem and his movie 8 Mile, and the recognition of the genius of the late J. Dilla, Detroit has seen a deep underground scene emerge and gain national recognition. Through this exhibition the rich history that makes Detroit hip-hop a one-of-a kind genre will be explored. The exhibition consists of approximately 75 photographs made from 2015 through 2017. Detroit native and photographer Jenny Risher collaborated with musical artists, producers, and DJ’s to create a portrait series telling the influences and legacy of Detroit’s legendary hip-hop scene.
    • Website: http://dia.org
    • Dates: 08/04/2017 to 02/18/2018
    • Phone: 313-833-7900
    • See The D Walking Tours
    • See Detroit as it should be seen, up close and personal! There’s no better way to do this than on foot. Our See The D Walking/People Mover Tour takes you through the heart of Downtown Detroit where you’ll soak up the sights, sounds, and scents of this fascinating place. From the hustle and bustle of Greektown to gorgeous riverfront views, architectural masterpieces to Detroit icons, you’ll get to experience it all. Along the way, we’ll step inside a few of the city's architectural crown jewels and make photo stops in front of our legendary landmarks while regaling you with tales of Detroit’s fascinating history and showcasing all the hip new developments. Tour price includes: narrated tour and people mover tokens. This is a walking/people mover tour with the emphasis on walking. (Approximately 2.5 miles at a fairly leisurely pace with lots of stops). Dress appropriately for the weather AND wear comfy, walking shoes. Tours run rain or shine.
    • Website: http://citytourdetroit.com
    • Dates: 09/23/2017 to 12/30/2017
    • Phone: 313-757-1283
    • SPARK
    • “SPARK” by the Nordin Brothers runs Saturday, Sept. 23 through Sunday, Oct. 29 Beacon Park at the corner of Cass and Grand River is home to a sculptural exhibition by two well-known Detroit artists, the Nordin Brothers. “SPARK” will feature eight sculptures inspired by energy, growth and the city of Detroit. Each piece of art will stand six to 18 feet tall and will be fashioned from steel and glass. Featured works will be illuminated. As two of the founding fathers of the Detroit Design Festival, the creators of the DBurst New Year’s Eve sculpture and Detroit Menorah, the Nordin Brothers have been creating and showcasing their work in the city for 20 years. The brothers say “SPARK” is meant to represent the burst of energy and explosive growth currently happening in the city of Detroit. Beacon Park is funded by DTE Energy Foundation and programmed by the Downtown Detroit Partnership.
    • Dates: 09/23/2017 to 10/29/2017
    • Shear Madness
    • There’s been a murder at Rochester’s newest salon and the police need your help! Get ready to comb through the clues and question the suspects like a bona fide "Shearlock" Holmes. With up-to-the-minute references and clues Shear Madness gives audiences a chance to figure out “whodunit” and deliver a different show every night. “Because each show includes local references, spontaneous humor, and an ever changing ending, audiences have fun seeing ‘Shear Madness’ over and over again,” said Travis W. Walter, MBT artistic director. “Shear Madness holds the Guinness world record as the longest running play in America—it’s being going for almost 40 years in Boston and 30 years in Washington D.C.”
    • Website: http://mbtheatre.com
    • Dates: 10/04/2017 to 10/29/2017
    • Phone: 248-377-3300
    • Dinner and a Movie Series
    • Watch a classic movie in the historic Gothic inspired ballroom while enjoying a casual three-course dinner and cash bar. The Ballroom was the original location for the Wilson’s family movie theatre complete with drop down screen and “built-in” projection booth.
    • Website: http://meadowbrookhall.org
    • Dates: 10/05/2017 to 10/19/2017
    • Phone: 248-364-6252
    • Three-Story Haunted Barn | Blake’s Haunted Big Apple
    • This spooky structure opens at dusk, and invites Halloween enthusiasts young and old to enter the horror that awaits inside...if they dare. Beware! The house consists of dark and confined spaces, live actors on all three levels ready to spook and startle you and the frightening "Black Hole." Your tour is self-guided, so go at your own pace. Parent discretion is advised, and the attraction is recommended for ages 10 and up.
    • Website: http://hauntedblakes.com
    • Dates: 10/06/2017 to 10/29/2017
    • Phone: 586-784-9710
    • Haunted Hayride | Blake’s Haunted Big Apple
    • How about a ride of horror this Halloween? This ride through the orchard starts at dusk and features live actors in more than 20 spooky scenes and set-ups. Expect chainsaws, loud sounds and even some creepy characters approaching the wagon. There may not be an age restriction, but take note of your child's scare threshold! Oh, and if the screaming takes the wind out of you, the wagon stops halfway through the 25-min. long ride for cider and donuts.
    • Website: http://blakefarms.com/haunted-attractions/
    • Dates: 10/06/2017 to 10/29/2017
    • Agam at Park West Gallery
    • Park West Gallery is inviting the public to experience the kinetic art of renowned Israeli artist Yaacov Agam in its newly-renovated gallery and museum. The exhibition “Agam” will run from October 6 to November 5 at Park West Museum, a free-to-the-public museum located within Park West Gallery’s headquarters in Southfield, Michigan. Park West has been a fixture in the Detroit arts community for decades, functioning as a museum, a gallery, and a center for arts education for the past 22 years. Now, thanks to their recent expansion, Park West has even more opportunities to share artwork from past and present masters with the local community. “Park West Gallery has been in business over 48 years and, during that time, we’ve amassed a collection of unique art that we wish to share with Metro Detroit,” Park West Gallery Founder and CEO Albert Scaglione said. “I believe our collections will appeal to art lovers or any visitors who want to learn more about art.” With the addition of 2 new galleries and a redesigned floor-plan, Park West Museum now showcases both contemporary works and previously archived masterworks by some of art history’s greatest figures, including Pablo Picasso, Rembrandt van Rijn, and Joan Miró. The first exhibition in the revitalized museum space—“Agam”—holds special meaning for Park West. They have represented the internationally acclaimed artist for over 40 years. “Agam is one of the most important living artists today,” Scaglione said. “We’re honored to have such a long-standing relationship—and friendship—with a creative genius of his caliber.” Agam is a pioneer of the kinetic art movement, which stresses transformation, movement, and viewer interaction. Agam’s list of accomplishments includes becoming the highest-recorded selling Israeli artist in 2010 and receiving the 2017 “Warrior for Truth” Award from “The Algemeiner,” one of the world’s foremost Jewish newspapers. The exhibition “Agam” features artwork from various career retrospectives, including “Special Exhibition in Advance of the Official Museum Opening” at the Yaacov Agam Museum of Art in Rishon LeZion, Israel, “The Magic of Yaacov Agam” at the Museum of Geometric and MADI Art in Dallas, and “Agam: Beyond the Visible” at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York City. In honor of the opening of “Agam” and of Agam’s proud Israeli heritage, the Park West Foundation will donate $10,000 to “The Algemeiner.”
    • Website: http://parkwestgallery.com
    • Dates: 10/06/2017 to 11/05/2017
    • Phone: 248-354-2343
    • Zoo Boo
    • The Detroit Zoo's annual "merry-not-scary" celebration features a festively decorated half-mile trick-or-treat trail through the front of the park, crafts and live entertainment. Advance tickets for the rain-or-shine event can be purchased at the admission gates or online. Zoo Boo will be held October 6-8, 13-15, and 20-22.
    • Website: http://www.detroitzoo.org
    • Dates: 10/06/2017 to 10/22/2017
    • Phone: 248-541-5717
    • Best of Downtown Walking Tour
    • Billions of dollars in development have happened along the Woodward Corridor in recent years and Downtown is at the epicenter of it all. On this tour, you'll see all the major developments, unique shops, and one-of-a-kind restaurants with recently renovated residential options interwoven with some of Detroit's great historical spots and its world renowned architecture. Weather permitting, we will either walk for the entirety of the tour or utilize the People Mover, so please dress accordingly. Highlights include: * Campus Martius Park * Guardian Building * Theater District * Second Baptist Church/Greektown * The New Paradise Valley District * Lofts at Merchants Row Development Tour begins promptly at 2 p.m. Please allow yourself a sufficient amount of time to find parking and arrive at the location. For groups of 10 or more, contact our Welcome Center for accommodations. Tours are free and open to the public, and made possible by support from Bank of America and your donations. Thank you!
    • Website: http://detroitexperiencefactory.org
    • Dates: 10/07/2017 to 12/09/2017
    • Phone: 313-962-4590
    • 1001 Inventions: Untold Stories from a Golden Age of Innovation
    • The award-winning exhibition will return to the United States after an absence of five years, making Detroit the fourth U.S. location to host this experience. Previous U.S. locations included New York, California and Washington, D.C. 1001 Inventions features a diverse range of engaging and educational experiences to reveal groundbreaking achievements stretching from Spain to China during a period often referred to as the “Dark Ages” in Europe. Through more than 60 exhibits, short films, live science shows, hands-on workshops and learning resources, Mi-Sci visitors will be introduced to the Golden Age of Science in Muslim Civilization and the achievements of both women and men of different cultures and faiths during the period leading up to the European Renaissance. These innovations built upon the knowledge of ancient civilizations and offered breakthroughs that still influence our world today. “The pace of technological innovation has accelerated rapidly during the last century, and there is a strong case to be made that the Detroit area is one of the current epicenters of innovation,” said Dr. Tonya Matthews, Michigan Science Center president and CEO. “The things that give us all pride in our city - hard work, curiosity, diversity, and the drive to go beyond our own expectations – were also hallmarks of the successes of Muslim Civilization during the Golden Age. We are honored to host this award-winning exhibition and hope it inspires all children and all communities to be curious and to discover and explore careers in STEM.” 1001 Inventions is designed to incite curiosity and inspire creativity and innovation among the next generation and to support a growing economy focused on STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) careers. The exhibition provides exciting learning opportunities inspiring the study of STEM, while promoting intercultural appreciation and fostering mutual understanding and social inclusion. FREE admission to this award-winning exhibition is included with paid general admission thanks to the generous support of The Friends of 1001 Michigan.
    • Website: http://mi-sci.org
    • Dates: 10/07/2017 to 01/07/2018
    • Phone: 313-577-8400
    • Potter David Breuch | Northville Art House
    • David Breuch is an up and coming self-taught artist and potter. Born and raised in Madison, WI. David was given early recognition with a scholarship for combined excellence in arts and athletics. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan Law School and practicing lawyer, all while continuing to develop and refine his passion of wheel thrown pottery since his youth. David was drawn to Raku while attending open studio times at Delta College, BBAC and Schoolcraft College. David’s pieces reflect an influence from patterns found in nature, including raku fired forms with spontaneous, semi-controlled finishes using natural fibers such as horse hair. His horse hair method was developed as David experimented with the process. “I’m drawn to the method for its spontaneity and the natural patterns that seem to result.” says David. It also has the benefit of being a bit uncommon. David a lifelong photographer and student of the Northville Art House dabbling in Watercolor under instructor Jennifer Helner, who has been an influential teacher to him as she encouraged him to pursue his passion for art.
    • Website: http://northvillearthouse.org
    • Dates: 10/11/2017 to 12/30/2017
    • Phone: 248-344-0497
    • Hallowe’en in Greenfield Village
    • Stroll down streets and alleys haunted by over 1,000 carved jack-o’-lanterns and lavishly costumed characters during America’s most spooktacular Hallowe'en event. Follow a mile-long, curving path illuminated by the flickering light of hand-carved jack-o'-lanterns, and meet classic costumed characters along the way. Feel the chilly whoosh of air as the Headless Horseman rides out of the shadows of Firestone Farm’s fields. Banter with dancing skeletons, witches and wizards, and witness unique vaudeville acts that include sword-swallowing, fire-breathing, death-defying stunts and more. They’re everywhere along Jack-o’-Lantern Boulevard. The good news is that you can bring the entire family. This is a kid-friendly, nightmare-free Hallowe'en gathering.
    • Website: http://thehenryford.org
    • Dates: 10/13/2017 to 10/29/2017
    • Phone: 313-982-6001
    • Theater Bizarre
    • Theatre Bizarre has been the singular, must-see annual event since it launched (illegally) in the early days of the 21st century. Year after year, its creators return with a spectacular event unlike anything else on earth. It's truly a spectacle you have to witness yourself. Since finding its permanent home at Detroit’s Masonic Temple (the largest in the world), Theatre Bizarre has been offering progressively grander and more decadent events to those lucky enough to get a ticket. In late October each year, thousands of elaborately-clad and eager attendees fill the carved stone hallways of the labyrinthine tower as they move throughout the night from one indescribable performance to another. Detroit’s most adventurous souls slipping anonymously past each other as they celebrate their darkest selves into the early hours of the morning. Costumes mandatory.
    • Website: http://theatrebizarre.com
    • Dates: 10/13/2017 to 10/21/2017
    • Phone: 313-832-7100
    • Ofrendas: Celebrating el Dia de Muertos
    • In celebration of Dia de Muertos, the Detroit Institute of Arts, in partnership with Detroit's Mexican Consulate, invite you to explore a community exhibition of ofrenda altars. In Mexico, and other Latin American countries, the Day of the Dead is the time of the year to celebrate the lives of close relatives, friends or community members who have passed away. Objects important to lost loved ones, such as favorite foods, drinks, mementos and pictures, are collected and incorporated into elaborate displays that include pan de muerto  (bread of the dead), sugar skulls, candles, flowers, papel picado (paper cutouts) and other decorations.
    • Website: http://www.dia.org
    • Dates: 10/13/2017 to 11/12/2017
    • Phone: 313-833-7900
    • The Science Behind Pixar Exhibition
    • Enjoy a unique look into the Pixar process, and explore the science and technology behind some of the most beloved animated films and their characters with The Science Behind Pixar. This interactive exhibition showcases the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) concepts used by the artists and computer scientists who help bring Pixar’s award-winning films to the big screen. With more than 40 interactive exhibit elements, the exhibition’s eight sections each focus on a step in the filmmaking process to give you an unparalleled view of the production pipeline and concepts used at Pixar every day. Participate in fun, engaging hands-on activities, listen to firsthand accounts from members of the studios’ production teams, and even come face-to-face with re-creations of your favorite Pixar film characters, including Buzz Lightyear, Dory, Mike and Sulley, Edna Mode, and WALL•E!
    • Website: http://thehenryford.org
    • Dates: 10/14/2017 to 03/18/2018
    • Phone: 313-982-6001
    • Fall Color Wagon Tours
    • Enjoy the brilliant colors of autumn on a Wagon ride. Along the way, your interpreter will share signs of the season. Fall crafts will be available, along with cider and donuts at the fire. Ages 5 and older on Wagon Tour, but all ages welcome for crafts and campfire. Payment is due at time of registration. Please preregister by calling.
    • Dates: 10/14/2017 to 10/28/2017
    • Love Never Dies | Broadway in Detroit
    • This story of boundless love, full of passion and drama, follows Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, one of the most successful musicals of all time, which has now been seen by more than 130 million people worldwide and is the winner of over 50 international awards. The ultimate love story continues in LOVE NEVER DIES, Andrew Lloyd Webber's spellbinding sequel to THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. The year is 1907. It is 10 years after his disappearance from the Paris Opera House and the Phantom has escaped to a new life in New York where he lives amongst the screaming joy rides and freak shows of Coney Island. In this new, electrically charged world, he has finally found a place for his music to soar, but he has never stopped yearning for his one true love and musical protegee, Christine Daae.
    • Website: http://broadwayindetroit.com
    • Dates: 10/17/2017 to 10/29/2017
    • Phone: 313-872-1000
    • Erebus Haunted Attraction
    • Erebus was founded by Ed and Jim Terebus, Veterans of the Haunt Industry since 1981. Erebus opened its doors in 2000 and has gained national recognition as being one of the top haunts as well as earning the Guinness Book of World Records for the world's longest walk-through haunted attraction in August of 2005, and held the title until September of 2009. Erebus leads its victims through four stories of unique and terrifying paths with fear so intense some call it pain. Can you make it through? Try your hand at this real-life nightmare.
    • Website: http://hauntedpontiac.com
    • Dates: 10/18/2017 to 10/31/2017
    • Phone: 248-332-7884
    • Patti LaBelle
    • Patti LaBelle is a highly revered R&B and soul singer, Grammy Award winner, and songwriter who fronted two groups, Patti LaBelle & the Bluebelles and Labelle. LaBelle is best known for her strong powerhouse vocals and distinct high-octave vocal belting, and is widely regarded as the queen of rock and soul music. She's also a bestselling cookbook author, actress, entrepreneur and philanthropist.
    • Website: http://soundboarddetroit.com
    • Dates: 10/19/2017 to 10/19/2017
    • Phone: 800-745-3000
    • Painter’s Palate | Wine & Painting
    • Come and enjoy and evening of wine tasting and painting at Vintner's Canton Winery! Sip two glasses of award-winning wine as you paint on canvas. It's the perfect girl's night, date night, or quality solo time. Plus, you'll have a beautiful souvenir to hang in your home or give as a gift. Classes are limited so please call today to reserve your spot.
    • Website: http://vintnerscanton.com
    • Dates: 10/19/2017 to 10/19/2017
    • Phone: 734-354-9463
    • BeWitched & BeDazzled | Meadow Brook Annual Fundraiser
    • This is a fun-filled and delightfully unique event that will leave guests BeWitched & BeDazzled! When guests arrive, they will be greeted by MBT Guild members dressed in their finest Witches’ costumes. Guests are encouraged to join in the festivities and dress up too or at least wear their favorite witch’s hat. Costumes and witches’ hats will be judged, with prizes being awarded. Guests will be able to shop the 30 vendors, featuring all the things that ladies like best; jewelry, home décor, clothing, accessories, gift items and much, much more. The ladies (and gentlemen, should they wish to attend) will be able to enjoy hot cider and donuts during the morning check-in time and enjoy the piano stylings of Ann Sachs. At 10 a.m. the ballroom doors will open and guests are invited in to shop the boo-tiques and enjoy the Silent Auction and Chance Raffle. There will be lots of special and unique items to bid on or to purchase tickets with a “chance” to win. A delicious lunch/dessert and fun conversation will take place from 12:30 p.m.-1:10 p.m. Immediately following lunch, “The Shout Girls” will entertain with songs from the musical “Wicked” and other Broadway hits that will leave the audience spellbound and wanting more. Additionally, guests will have the opportunity to win wonderful prizes in our Door Prize Raffle, Silent Auction and Chance Raffle. Guests will also have the opportunity to purchase a limited number of one-of-a-kind handcrafted succulent pumpkin centerpieces. Attendees will have the chance to finish last minute shopping between 2 p.m.-3 p.m.
    • Website: http://meadowbrooktheatreguild.com
    • Dates: 10/19/2017
    • Phone: 248-377-3300
    • Skeleton Crew | Detroit Public Theatre
    • The third in Dominique Morisseau's acclaimed Detroit trilogy, Skeleton Crew is poetic and powerful. Set at the start of the 2008 recession, a makeshift family of workers at the last exporting auto plant in the city navigate the possibility of foreclosure. Power dynamics shift, and the co-workers are pushed to the limits of survival. When the line between blue collar and white collar gets blurred, how far over the line are they willing to step?
    • Website: http://dso.org
    • Dates: 10/19/2017 to 10/22/2017
    • Phone: 313-974-7918
    • Evil Dead: The Musical
    • The hilariously, bloody tradition continues this fall as Evil Dead: The Musical returns for its eighth season performing at the City Theatre; presented by Sweat Equity Studio and Olympia Entertainment. A talented pack of local cast members, new and returning, will rise to bring the familiar tale to life with a five-week engagement. Based on Sam Raimi’s 80’s cult classic films, Evil Dead: The Musical unearths the old familiar story: boy and friends take a weekend getaway at abandoned cabin, boy expects to get lucky, boy unleashes ancient evil spirit, friends turn into Candarian Demons, boy fights until dawn to survive. As musical mayhem descends upon this sleepover in the woods, "camp" takes on a whole new meaning with uproarious numbers like "All the Men in my Life Keep Getting Killed by Candarian Demons", "What the F&%* Was That?" and "Do the Necronomicon."
    • Website: http://olympiaentertainment.com
    • Dates: 10/19/2017 to 10/21/2017
    • Phone: 313-471-6611
    • Week of Italian Language in the World: Celebrating Italian Cinema
    • The 17th "Week of Italian Language in the World" (La Settimana della Lingua Italiana nel Mondo) is an annual event organized by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and focuses this year on the great legacy of Italian movies. In partnership with the Consulate of Italy in Detroit and Istituto Luce Cinecitta, the Detroit Film Theatre will present a festival of five rarely screened, pioneering Italian-language classics from five different decades. These films have been restored to the big screen and presented with English subtitles. Thursday, October 19, 7 p.m.: What Scoundrels Men Are! Friday, October 20, 8 p.m.: The Peddler and the Lady Saturday, October 21, 4 p.m.: An American in Rome Saturday, October 21, 7 p.m.: Love and Larceny Sunday, October 22, 4 p.m.: Henry IV
    • Website: http://www.dia.org
    • Dates: 10/19/2017 to 10/22/2017
    • Phone: 313-833-7900
    • BookFest Windsor
    • Calling all bookworms! BookFest Windsor is dubbed "the best little literary festival in southwestern Ontario" because it provides book lovers with awesome literary experiences and give readers an up-close-and personal connection to their new and forever favorite books and stories. BookFest Windsor began in 2002, and in the inaugural year welcomed 450 attendees during its one-day program. Since that time, BookFest has developed partnerships with the University of Windsor, the Windsor Public Library, the Art Gallery of Windsor, the local elementary and secondary schools, local art and music venues, restaurants, and hospitals. In 2012, the festival was included in Canadian Geographic’s list of top literary festivals in Canada. The festival proper has grown to a three-day event, with multiple lead-up activities, presentations and workshops. Attendance at Bookfest 2013 events numbered in the thousands.
    • Website: http://bookfestwindsor.com
    • Dates: 10/20/2017 to 10/22/2017
    • Phone: 519-253-7639
    • Murals in the Market Walking Tours
    • Experience an up-close & behind the scenes look at the 3rd Annual Murals in the Market Festival in the Eastern Market District. Enjoy the new public art and vibrancy created in the Market by Inner State Gallery, 1xRUN and the Eastern Market Corporation, along with a group of sponsors. There is nothing like seeing these incredible large-scale works of art for yourself, and hearing the artists' stories, told by expert guides. Building on the momentum of the the last two annual festivals, incredible street art (more than 50 new murals!) will be coming to life on more buildings all over the Eastern Market District. Be among the first to see the brand-new completed murals, you will not want to miss being a part of this exciting Detroit production.
    • Website: http://enjoythed.com
    • Dates: 10/20/2017 to 10/20/2017
    • Two Can Play That Game | The Stage Play
    • Staying true to one of the main elements that made Two Can Play That Game such a huge success was Johnson's casting of actress Vivica A. Fox to reprise her role as the beautiful and savvy relationship guru Shanté Smith. Johnson has also assembled a who's who of the film, TV and music world by recruiting Columbus Short, Porsha Williams, Gary Dourdan, Carl Payne, RonReaco Lee, Cocoa Brown and Vivian Green to bring the hit movie back to life on stage. Fans will get the real low down on everyday rules to relationships between men and women. In Two Can Play That Game, Je'Caryous Johnson will hold true to the story that fans fell in love with 16 years ago with some new twists and turns to the plot. When it comes to matters of the heart, Shanté Smith (Vivica A. Fox) is so adept at navigating the waters of romance that her girlfriends look to her for relationship advice. But soon, Shante's own relationship becomes the example when her boyfriend, Keith (Columbus Short), is caught red-handed stepping out with his co-worker and her archrival, Conny (Porsha Williams). However, when Shanté institutes a plan full of tricks and games to get Keith to act right, he, with the help of his friend Tony (Carl Payne), fire back with a quickness, letting Shanté know that "Two Can Play That Game."
    • Website: http://musichall.org
    • Dates: 10/20/2017 to 10/21/2017
    • Phone: 313-887-8501
    • The Haunted Forest
    • “The Haunted Forest” returns to The Adventure Park at West Bloomfield this Autumn, and it's loaded with new features that may make it the best all-around Halloween event of the year for family fun. The retreat is adventurous but not too scary, so it's perfectly suitable for the littlest visitors. It gives kids the chance to walk in groups while they explore each exhibit and wave hello to friendly costumed actors along the trail. Take advantage of daylight hours if you wish to avoid walking in the dark. Children are encouraged to arrive in costumes and interact with the performers. If you're seeking a really good scare, the Terror Trail is not for the faint of heart! It continues as a separate path off the family trail and offers participants more sinister walk, including “The Clown Terror Tunnel,” “The Mannequin Forest (with some 81 mannequin heads), “The Voodoo Intersection,” a display from a famous chainsaw movie and more. Numerous actors will perform in frightening costumes. Combined tickets offer the Haunted Forest experience combined with a two-hour Adventure Park climb for a great value.
    • Website: http://westbloomfieldtrees.org
    • Dates: 10/20/2017 to 10/22/2017
    • Phone: 248-419-1550
    • Halloween in Detroit: the Terrifying History Tour
    • From the days of French settlers and the ghouls who tormented them, to the grim realities of early factories and their gruesome death tolls; Detroit is a town with a devilishly scary past. Its citizens have long straddled the line between good and evil, and more than a few rules have been bent over the years. As Halloween approaches we can all spare a nervous glance towards Detroit's darker side. So you don’t have to go it alone, Detroit History Tours willingly offers themselves as guides on this macabre journey through the Motor City. Mobsters, ghost, cemeteries, murder, pranks, devil's night, assassinations, hauntings, disappearances, tricks and treats await you on our Halloween in Detroit: The Terrifying History Tour. It is their great and terrified pleasure to offer this tour with one all inclusive stop. Although the tour will visit several locations where alcohol can be purchased at your discretion, one very special, private club, with a top secret room rumored to be peculiarly haunted, will serve their signature cocktail and snacks inclusive in your ticket price. Because drinking and swearing come with the history, all public bus tours are a strict 21 years old and older.
    • Website: http://detroithistorytours.com
    • Dates: 10/20/2017 to 10/22/2017
    • Phone: 313-539-7377
    • ROAKtoberfest
    • ROAKtoberfest is a 2-day celebration that combines a good ol’ fashioned Oktoberfest get-together and ROAK’s unique brand of beer-y goodness, food and a finely-crafted lineup of live entertainment. Expect Oktoberfest seasonals and limited edition brews plus a festive atmosphere and fantastic music from Tripp 'N' Dixie, The Gasoline Gypsies, The Reefermen, Killer Flamingos and more. Don't forget to visit the website to see what's on tap. You're certainly in for a treat.
    • Website: http://roaktoberfest.com
    • Dates: 10/20/2017 to 10/21/2017
    • Phone: 248-268-8780
    • Harold in Italy
    • Paganini dismissed early sketches of Berlioz’s Harold in Italy as unsuitable for the celebrated virtuoso. After hearing the final work years later, he pulled the composer on stage and knelt before him in front of a cheering audience. On a program with your DSO Principal musicians as featured soloists, Eric Nowlin performs the music depicting the melancholy traveler Harold, and Wei Yu returns as a soloist for Elgar’s Cello Concerto.
    • Website: http://dso.org
    • Dates: 10/20/2017 to 10/21/2017
    • Phone: 313-576-5111
    • Thugs and the Women Who Love ‘Em
    • Inspired by the New York Times best-selling book by Wahida Clark, Melvin Childs presents the theatrical experience, Thugs and the Women Who Love ‘Em, at Fox Theatre. The star-studded cast includes Boosie Badazz, Lyfe Jennings, K. Michelle, Jamal Woolard, Ray J., Sevyn Streeter and Karlie Redd. Lineup is subject to change.
    • Website: http://www.olympiaentertainment.com/events/detail/thugs-and-the-women-who-love-em
    • Dates: 10/21/2017 to 10/22/2017
    • Hikayat Storytelling Series
    • AANM's Hikayat storytelling series presents evenings of live storytelling, networking and culture! Laugh, cry, and get lost in the intimate stories as storytellers share their personal experiences centered around specific themes. Prior to the live storytelling AANM offers FREE workshops where participants explore the art and significance of storytelling, found in many cultures including Arab culture, as well as the essentials of good storytelling, and construct their own story. Sat., Oct. 21, Hikayat: Personal Narratives of Race, Identity and “The Other” 4-6 p.m. Storytelling workshop FREE with RSVP Participants will explore the art, significance and essentials of storytelling and construct their own story by focusing on topics of race, identity, being the “other” culture, confronting stereotypes and more. 6-7 p.m. Gallery stroll of THEM: Images of Separation This exhibition showcases items from popular culture – postcards, license plates, games, souvenirs, costumes and more – that use negative imagery to stereotype or discriminate against different groups. 7-9 p.m. Live storytelling $8 AANM Members, $10 general public Enjoy an opening reception with light refreshments and hear some of the most inspiring and talented storytellers in the metro Detroit community share their personal experiences on topics of race and racism, identity, culture, confronting stereotypes and being labeled “the other”.  
    • Website: http://arabamericanmuseum.org
    • Dates: 10/21/2017 to 12/02/2017
    • Phone: 313-582-2266
    • Eisenhower Dance’s “On the Move”
    • Eisenhower Dance Detroit kicks off its 2017-18 season with On the Move, the first of four local performances during the company’s annual Metro Series. Performances feature several premieres as well as audience favorites including Surge by newly appointed Artistic Director of Eisenhower Dance, Stephanie Pizzo, featuring an original soundtrack by internationally-recognized techno artist and Detroit native Aaron Siegel. While all of Eisenhower Dance Detroit’s performing artists from last season are returning, the company will feature three new apprentices who are showcased during On the Move alongside two returning apprentices to form an all-female cast in the debut of Pizzo’s Someone’s Keeper. “This dance showcases their strength and athleticism as women,” said Pizzo. “We are vigorous and dynamic beneath our femininity and sisterhood.”
    • Website: http://eisenhowerdance.org
    • Dates: 10/21/2017 to 10/22/2017
    • Halloween in Hollygrove
    • On the grounds of the Michigan Renaissance Festival, come enjoy a spooky Halloween adventure like no other. These festivities include the Horton Horror Trail, pumpkin carving, Club Scream, karaoke, pumpkin tic tac toe, Phantom Feast, zombie paintball, outdoor cinema, and the Time Warped Pub Crawl. The Phantom's Feast allows you to wine and dine with the Phantom of the Opera as he reviews your favorite Halloween musicals like Rocky Horror Picture Show, Little Shop of Horrors, Young Frankenstein and more! Enjoy a five course gourmet feast, games, prizes and a souvenir glass. Dress to impress! The Time Warped Pub Crawl is a one hour bar crawl full of entertainment, and includes 3 beers at 3 terrifying pubs.
    • Website: http://halloweeninholly.com/
    • Dates: 10/21/2017 to 10/28/2017
    • Phone: 248-634-5552
    • Monet: Framing Life
    • This intimate exhibition focuses on the DIA’s only painting by Claude Monet — Rounded Flower Bed (Corbeille de fleurs), formerly known as Gladioli and recently retitled based on new research. Monet painted this work while living in the Paris suburb of Argenteuil between late 1871 and early 1878. His time in Argenteuil was especially productive, for it was there that he and fellow avant-garde painters formed the Impressionists. Experience the DIA’s painting together with 10 other Argenteuil paintings by Monet and fellow impressionist Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and discover the story behind the creation of Rounded Flower Bed (Corbeille de fleurs) and how it fits into the history of Monet’s work and the Impressionist movement. Tickets will be available for members on September 15 and available for general purchase on October 2. One ticket provides admission to both Monet: Framing Life and Church: A Painter's Pilgrimage. Park West Gallery and the Park West Foundation are sponsoring the new exhibition.
    • Website: http://dia.org
    • Dates: 10/22/2017 to 03/04/2018
    • Phone: 313-833-7900
    • Church: A Painter’s Pilgrimage
    • “Church: A Painter’s Pilgrimage” focuses on American artist Frederic Church’s paintings done in the Middle East, Athens and Rome. Church was the most popular and financially successful painter in mid-19th-century America, best known for his large paintings of wild places in North and South America, the North Atlantic and the Caribbean. But from the late 1860s until the late 1870s, many of his most important paintings represented ancient cities or buildings that he had seen on his 1867 to 1869 trip to the Middle East and the Mediterranean. While Church’s paintings of the Americas are primarily concerned with nature, his major paintings of Middle Eastern, Greek and Roman themes concentrate on human history. The exhibition compares numerous pencil drawings and oil studies that Church completed during his trip to the major paintings he completed back in his studio.
    • Website: http://dia.org
    • Dates: 10/22/2017 to 01/15/2018
    • Phone: 313-833-7900
    • Automotive Testing Expo
    • No place better for auto events than Motor City. Join as companies demonstrate and showcase technologies and services covering all aspects of automotive test and evaluation. The success of the North American automotive industry is reflected in the fact that Automotive Testing Expo in Michigan in 2017 is set to be even bigger and better than in recent years. Over 300 exhibiting companies will be out to demonstrate that their products are able to help with the ultimate aim of eliminating recalls. In addition, co-locating with Automotive Testing Expo North America will once again be Engine Expo North America and for the first time, Automotive Interiors Expo North America.
    • Website: http://testing-expo.com
    • Dates: 10/24/2017 to 10/26/2017
    • 2017 October Networking Mixer
    • This networking mixer will bring DMCVB members together to reconnect with industry colleagues and acquaintances, and initiate new business relationships. In celebration of All Hallows' Eve, dress in your best costume and prepare to eat candy! Note: bring plenty of business cards and there is no cost to attend.
    • Dates: 10/24/2017 to 10/24/2017
    • Skeleton Crew | Detroit Public Theatre
    • The third in Dominique Morisseau's acclaimed Detroit trilogy, Skeleton Crew is poetic and powerful. Set at the start of the 2008 recession, a makeshift family of workers at the last exporting auto plant in the city navigate the possibility of foreclosure. Power dynamics shift, and the co-workers are pushed to the limits of survival. When the line between blue collar and white collar gets blurred, how far over the line are they willing to step?
    • Website: http://dso.org
    • Dates: 10/26/2017 to 10/29/2017
    • Phone: 313-974-7918
    • Boot Camp VIII Women’s Conference
    • The Powerful Women of Purpose Women's Ministry of Greater Grace Temple presents the annual Spiritual Boot Camp Conference convening Oct. 26-29 at Greater Grace Temple. There will be phenomenal speakers such as Bishop J. McCullough, Elder Sheila Vann, Dr. Medina Pullings, Rev. Jessica Ingram and much more. Also, special classes just for millennials with Brelyn Bowman and Dr. Danielle Penson. For more information and to get registered, visit us at greatergrace.org or call 313-543-6000.
    • Website: http://greatergrace.org
    • Dates: 10/26/2017 to 10/29/2017
    • Phone: 313-543-6057
    • Evil Dead: The Musical
    • The hilariously, bloody tradition continues this fall as Evil Dead: The Musical returns for its eighth season performing at the City Theatre; presented by Sweat Equity Studio and Olympia Entertainment. A talented pack of local cast members, new and returning, will rise to bring the familiar tale to life with a five-week engagement. Based on Sam Raimi’s 80’s cult classic films, Evil Dead: The Musical unearths the old familiar story: boy and friends take a weekend getaway at abandoned cabin, boy expects to get lucky, boy unleashes ancient evil spirit, friends turn into Candarian Demons, boy fights until dawn to survive. As musical mayhem descends upon this sleepover in the woods, "camp" takes on a whole new meaning with uproarious numbers like "All the Men in my Life Keep Getting Killed by Candarian Demons", "What the F&%* Was That?" and "Do the Necronomicon."
    • Website: http://olympiaentertainment.com
    • Dates: 10/26/2017 to 10/28/2017
    • Phone: 313-471-6611
    • Detroit Fall Beer Festival | Michigan Brewers Guild
    • Join the Michigan Brewers Guild at Eastern Market in October for one of the largest all-Michigan beer tastings around. Attendees can enjoy some incredible food from Detroit area restaurants (available for purchase) and listen to a talented line-up of local musicians while sipping any of more than 700 craft beers from nearly 120 Michigan breweries. The Motor City has a long-standing brewing history and in recent years it has been revitalized thanks to a growing interest in the craft beer movement. Established in 1891, the current Eastern Market is one of the nation’s oldest farm markets and the area is rife with brewing history. In its heyday, there were more than 40 breweries in the Detroit area and malt silos still stand as a testament to the rich brewing history – making it the perfect backdrop for the Detroit Fall Beer Festival. The Michigan Brewers Guild utilizes drink tokens and specially marked cups to assure compliance with Michigan Liquor Control Commission regulations. Festival attendees are expected to willingly provide a token for each and every sample of beer received. Your cooperation is appreciated. 15 drink tokens are included with admission and each drink token is redeemable for a 3 oz. sample of beer. Additional tokens will be available inside the festival for 50 cents.
    • Website: http://mibeer.com
    • Dates: 10/27/2017 to 10/28/2017
    • Halloween in Detroit: the Terrifying History Tour
    • From the days of French settlers and the ghouls who tormented them, to the grim realities of early factories and their gruesome death tolls; Detroit is a town with a devilishly scary past. Its citizens have long straddled the line between good and evil, and more than a few rules have been bent over the years. As Halloween approaches we can all spare a nervous glance towards Detroit's darker side. So you don’t have to go it alone, Detroit History Tours willingly offers themselves as guides on this macabre journey through the Motor City. Mobsters, ghost, cemeteries, murder, pranks, devil's night, assassinations, hauntings, disappearances, tricks and treats await you on our Halloween in Detroit: The Terrifying History Tour. It is their great and terrified pleasure to offer this tour with one all inclusive stop. Although the tour will visit several locations where alcohol can be purchased at your discretion, one very special, private club, with a top secret room rumored to be peculiarly haunted, will serve their signature cocktail and snacks inclusive in your ticket price. Because drinking and swearing come with the history, all public bus tours are a strict 21 years old and older.
    • Website: http://detroithistorytours.com
    • Dates: 10/27/2017 to 10/29/2017
    • Phone: 313-539-7377
    • Women’s Convention
    • The Women’s Convention is the beginning of a political groundswell, showing that the rise of the woman IS the rise of the nation. The convention will bring thousands of women, femmes and allies of all backgrounds to Detroit for a weekend of workshops, strategy sessions, inspiring forums and intersectional movement building to continue the preparation going into the 2018 midterm elections. Tapping into the power of women in leadership as the fundamental, grassroots force for change, the Women’s Convention will bring together first time activists and movement leaders, rising political stars that reflect our nation’s changing demographics, and thousands of women who’ve organized sister marches, huddles, rallies and resistance actions, large and small, since January 2017. Participants will leave inspired and motivated, with new connections, skills and strategies for working towards collective liberation for women of all races, ethnicities, ages, disabilities, sexual identities, gender expressions, immigration statuses, religious faiths, and economic statuses.
    • Website: http://womensconvention.com
    • Dates: 10/27/2017 to 10/29/2017
    • Phone: 313-877-8777
    • ASH Dance Convention
    • When Artists Simply Human’s first event was held in December of 2010, it was with the intent to bring together dancers, teachers, parents and a world-renowned faculty from around the globe for a spectacular, one time dance event. It was such an amazing success that they realized it had to be done again. Thus the ASH Dance Convention was born. ASH’s mission is to provide an unequaled dance experience that challenges dancers as artists, and inspires them to be the best they can be in both dance and life. Our faculty is passionate about teaching and supporting the dancers, helping them to reach their full potential and growth in every class. We celebrate movement with classes in multiple genres including Contemporary, Hip Hop, Ballet, Contemporary Ballet, Tap, Jazz Funk and Improv. The regional tour consists of three days of workshop classes as well as a Performance Showcase, which is an opportunity for dancers to perform their pieces in a supportive and non-competitive environment while receiving video critiques from the ASH Faculty.
    • Website: https://ashdance.com
    • Dates: 10/27/2017 to 10/29/2017
    • Phone: 313-877-8777
    • The Haunted Forest
    • “The Haunted Forest” returns to The Adventure Park at West Bloomfield this Autumn, and it's loaded with new features that may make it the best all-around Halloween event of the year for family fun. The retreat is adventurous but not too scary, so it's perfectly suitable for the littlest visitors. It gives kids the chance to walk in groups while they explore each exhibit and wave hello to friendly costumed actors along the trail. Take advantage of daylight hours if you wish to avoid walking in the dark. Children are encouraged to arrive in costumes and interact with the performers. If you're seeking a really good scare, the Terror Trail is not for the faint of heart! It continues as a separate path off the family trail and offers participants more sinister walk, including “The Clown Terror Tunnel,” “The Mannequin Forest (with some 81 mannequin heads), “The Voodoo Intersection,” a display from a famous chainsaw movie and more. Numerous actors will perform in frightening costumes. Combined tickets offer the Haunted Forest experience combined with a two-hour Adventure Park climb for a great value.
    • Website: http://westbloomfieldtrees.org
    • Dates: 10/27/2017 to 10/29/2017
    • Phone: 248-419-1550
    • Secrets of Piquette Tours
    • Discover secrets of the historic Ford Piquette Avenue Plant and tour areas of the plant not open to the public. Attendees will get a chance to take selfies in the driver’s seat of a Model T and fill up on complimentary donuts and cider. Tour runtime is approximately 1 hour. Tickets have set times with tour groups leaving every 20 minutes. Although the museum itself is handicap accessible, a behind the scenes section of the tour does include a flight of stairs. Tours recommended for ages 12 and up. Tickets must be purchased in advance on the website.
    • Website: http://fordpiquetteavenueplant.org
    • Dates: 10/27/2017 to 10/28/2017
    • Phone: 313-872-8759
    • Star Wars, Star Trek and Beyond
    • Travel to new worlds, distant galaxies, and back to the future with music from your favorite sci-fi movies, including Star Wars, Star Trek, 2001: A Space Odyssey, and more! Stuart Chafetz's guest conducting appearances include the orchestras of Buffalo, Chicago, Detroit, Toronto, Edmonton, Florida, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Louisiana, Naples, New Mexico, San Francisco Ballet and Virginia. He has worked with George Benson, Richard Chamberlain, John Denver, Marvin Hamlisch, Thomas Hampson, Wynonna Judd, Jim Nabors, Randy Newman, Jon Kimura Parker and Bernadette Peters, to name a few.
    • Website: http://dso.org
    • Dates: 10/27/2017 to 10/29/2017
    • Phone: 313-576-5111
    • Peppa Pig’s Surprise
    • Surprise, Peppa Pig fans! A brand new, live stage show announced ensures Peppa Pig will be touring North America through 2017 and beyond. The Peppa Pig stage show, based on Entertainment One's (eOne) top-rated TV series, airing daily on Nick Jr., is one of the most successful family theater tours in U.S. history. One hundred twenty five venues have completely sold out with 300,000 tickets sold in the U.S. to date. In Peppa Pig's Surprise, it's a lovely day and Peppa is playing outside with her friends. Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig have got a surprise for her and her younger brother George, but no matter how hard they try, they cannot guess what it is. Audiences will enjoy interactive fun, games and, of course, many surprises. The live show encompasses the charming, colorful nature of the incredibly popular television series and features brand-new songs and life-size puppets that walk, talk, dance, and jump up and down to give audiences a unique, interactive theatrical experience from the moment the curtain opens. The fun-filled show brings the hit TV series to life on stage, giving families the opportunity to engage with their favorite characters like never before in an unforgettable first live theater experience.
    • Website: http://olympiaentertainment.com
    • Dates: 10/28/2017 to 10/28/2017
    • Phone: 313-471-3200
    • Ballet Hispanico
    • Recognized as one of the nation’s leading Latino dance organizations, Ballet Hispánico brings an all-Latina choreographer program with works by Michelle Manzanales, Tania Pérez – Salas and Annabelle Lopez Ochoa. The program will explore iconic Mexican symbols, the circularity of the human condition and the hallmark passion of flamenco dance.
    • Website: http://michiganopera.org
    • Dates: 10/28/2017 to 10/29/2017
    • Phone: 313-237-7464
    • Midnight Madness: The Rocky Horror Picture Show
    • Get ready to do the time warp as Rocky Horror Picture Show screens at midnight on Sat. and Sun. before Halloween. This musical spoof is the longest-running midnight movie of all time!
    • Website: https://landmarktheatres.com
    • Dates: 10/28/2017 to 10/29/2017
    • Phone: 248-542-5198
    • Annual Halloween Paranormal Adventure
    • Here's your chance to spend a haunted Halloween dinner and a paranormal adventure with the Whitneys, complete with spirited dining, haunting historical tours and special guests (Haunted Investigators of Michigan for one). The evening also includes a champagne toast to the Whitney Family, a decadent five-course meal meticulously prepared by Executive Chef Natasha Vitti, live piano music of the macabre, selected spirits, special one-night-only access to the basement and carriage house, devilishly delicious dessert from renowned pastry chef Eric, and a last call seance reserved only for the bravest souls — not recommended for guests with health concerns. If that's not enough to strike your fancy, you can check out the dinner menu online. Your ticket price includes all the features listed above, as well as valet parking, tax and gratuities. This evening is reserved only for guests age 21 and older.
    • Website: https://thewhitney.com/events/Annual-Halloween-Paranormal-Event
    • Dates: 10/30/2017 to 10/31/2017
    • Phone: 313-832-5700
    • AmCon Design & Contract Manufacturing Expo
    • Save the time and expense of traveling to prospective suppliers or national trade shows. AmCon regional expos are the cost-effective way to find suppliers of contract manufacturing and job shop services. Find suppliers of hundreds of services under one roof. From prototypes to production parts, the most competitive companies in the U.S. use AmCon shows to find new suppliers. Meet face-to-face with some of the finest job shops and contract manufacturers from throughout the U.S. and Canada. AmCon is your one stop shop for forming, finishing, fabricating, assembly, machining, electronic manufacturing, engineering, design and prototyping.
    • Website: http://amconshows.com
    • Dates: 10/31/2017 to 11/01/2017
    • Phone: 978-744-7680
    • 2017 November Networking Mixer
    • Come see the beautiful Garden Theater, reconnect with industry acquaintances and initiate new business relationships. Be sure to bring plenty of business cards to make this a successful networking experience. Plus, there is no cost to attend, so come and have a good time!
    • Dates: 11/01/2017 to 11/01/2017
    • Day of the Dead Celebration
    • All are invited to discover and celebrate the colorful and festive Mexican holiday Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead, through photographic exhibits; traditional ofrenda, or altars; presentations; films and workshops. The Lorenzo Center's annual celebration, held around Day of Dead (Nov. 2 and 3) is co-sponsored by the Mexican Consulate in Detroit.
    • Website: http://lorenzoculturalcenter.com
    • Dates: 11/02/2017 to 11/03/2017
    • Phone: 586-445-7348
    • Department 56 Retirement & Signing Weekend
    • Join for the annual Department 56 retirement weekend event! Bronner's will make a complete list of newly retired D56 pieces available for review. Meet & have your items signed by a Department 56 artist! With an extensive selection of Department 56 pieces in-stock, year-round, you're sure to have the opportunity to grab some of your favorites before they are "going, going... gone!" New village gift sets, Snowbabies, and Possible Dream Santas will be available to purchase during our spectacular event.
    • Website: http://bronners.com
    • Dates: 11/03/2017 to 11/05/2017
    • Phone: 989-652-9931
    • Kinky Boots
    • Kinky Boots is Broadway’s huge-hearted, high-heeled hit! With songs by Grammy® and Tony® winning pop icon Cyndi Lauper, this joyous musical celebration is about the friendships we discover, and the belief that you can change the world when you change your mind. Inspired by true events, Kinky Boots takes you from a gentlemen’s shoe factory in Northampton to the glamorous catwalks of Milan. Charlie Price is struggling to live up to his father’s expectations and continue the family business of Price & Son. With the factory’s future hanging in the balance, help arrives in the unlikely but spectacular form of Lola, a fabulous performer in need of some sturdy new stilettos.
    • Website: http://olympiaentertainment.com
    • Dates: 11/03/2017 to 11/05/2017
    • Phone: 313-471-3200
    • Snowmobile USA Show
    • ​What began in 1983 with small displays of a few new snowmobile models for sale by manufacturers over the years has turned into some of the most sought after show destinations for snowmobilers and other powersports and motorsports adventure-seeking enthusiasts each year. Today, in addition to ALL snowmobile manufacturers (Arctic Cat, Polaris, BRP/Ski-Doo & Yamaha), Snowmobile USA Show & Sale attractions include major powersports dealers, high performance parts vendors, open & enclosed trailer manufacturers (with indoor displays of trailers known by many fans as "Trailer Town"), graphics and wrap vendors, resorts and lodges, snowmobile clubs, racing associations, snowmobile and powersports magazines, TV shows, videographers, vintage and antique sled displays along with many popular Midwest, Western & Canadian snowmobiling destinations. Come looking for deals. Go home with all the latest gear. State-certified snowmobile Safety Classes are offered at each show to offer new riders discovering snowmobiling for the first time the proper safety instruction and legal certification(s) needed to start enjoying the sport that same season. Snowmobile swap meets have also been added to some show venues over the years to accommodate demand for rare, vintage and used products, parts, clothing and accessories.
    • Website: http://snowmobileusa.com
    • Dates: 11/03/2017 to 11/05/2017
    • Phone: 248-348-5600
    • A Streetcar Named Desire
    • Tennessee Williams' classic drama explores the dark side of relationships as Blanche DuBois and Stanley Kowalski struggle in the heat and steam of New Orleans.
    • Website: https://theatreanddanceatwayne.com
    • Dates: 11/03/2017 to 11/04/2017
    • Phone: 313-577-2972
    • LCD Soundsystem
    • Beloved Brooklyn rock band LCD Soundsystem will be performing at Detroit's Masonic Temple not one, but two nights this fall. The band, notorious for never touring, has fans across the states rejoicing their new releases: a set of three singles from the forthcoming album American Dream, which is available in full on Sept. 1. LCD disbanded in 2011, issuing a statement on the matter. It was a pretty silent four years following the news. In 2015, they put out a Christmas song that got die-hards' hearts pumping once more. In 2016, rumors surfaced the band would be headlining Coachella music festival. Not only did that prove true, but LCD Soundsystem also announced a new album and headlining performances at Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, Bonnaroo, Outside Lands and more. It seemed like, finally, the band was back in full force. That, combined with their 2017 album announcement is exactly the news fans have been searching for...for years. You won't want to miss their two-night appearance in Detroit!
    • Website: http://themasonic.com
    • Dates: 11/03/2017 to 11/04/2017
    • Phone: 313-832-7100
    • Youmacon
    • Youmacon is a popular culture event similar to most “Comic Cons”, however instead of focusing on comic books, Youmacon is a celebration of Japanese popular culture and its influence on our own culture over the past few decades. Common themes throughout the event are Anime (Japanese animation), Video Games, Japanese style artwork and comics, and the rising internet culture influenced by all of the above. Youmacon brings a unique all-ages mix of interactive events, celebrity guest panels, and live musical performances to Downtown Detroit. One of its most popular events, “Live Action Mario Party”, emulates the video game experience – often filling the room to fire code capacity. Players participate in gameshow-like mini-games to help their teams advance and win.
    • Website: http://cobocenter.com
    • Dates: 11/03/2017 to 11/05/2017
    • Phone: 313-877-8777
    • Erebus Haunted Attraction
    • Erebus was founded by Ed and Jim Terebus, Veterans of the Haunt Industry since 1981. Erebus opened its doors in 2000 and has gained national recognition as being one of the top haunts as well as earning the Guinness Book of World Records for the world's longest walk-through haunted attraction in August of 2005, and held the title until September of 2009. Erebus leads its victims through four stories of unique and terrifying paths with fear so intense some call it pain. Can you make it through? Try your hand at this real-life nightmare.
    • Website: http://hauntedpontiac.com
    • Dates: 11/03/2017 to 11/04/2017
    • Phone: 248-332-7884
    • Men Are Dogs by Joseph Simonelli
    • Dr. Cecelia Monahan has a serious problem. As a therapist who runs a support group for single and divorced women, she must listen to a number of relationship problems from her unusual cadre of patients as well as dealing with the unsolicited advice of her live in mother on subjects ranging from dating to cooking recipes. The doctor however, is not above using some unorthodox methods of her own such as hiring out of work actors to role play with her patients. It is only when Cecelia meets the new substitute package delivery man that the doctor must learn to practice what she preaches.
    • Website: http://cantonvillagetheater.org
    • Dates: 11/03/2017 to 11/12/2017
    • Phone: 734-394-5300
    • Egyptian Museum Signing with Linda Paul
    • Meet Linda Paul, one of the owners of Egyptian Museum and have your pieces signed. Come see our wide selection of beautiful Egyptian Museum pieces. We have ornaments, perfume bottles, wine glasses, vases, candy dishes, decorative eggs and other lovely pieces available at Bronner's year-round.
    • Website: http://bronners.com
    • Dates: 11/04/2017 to 11/05/2017
    • Phone: 989-652-9931
    • NEW Japanese Art Gallery Unveiling
    • The DIA will open its newly installed gallery of Japanese art on Saturday, Nov. 4. The opening weekend celebration includes performers and master artists from Japan. Traditional masterpieces will be displayed alongside contemporary objects to explore the complementary qualities of stillness and movement inherent in many Japanese artworks. Visitors are invited to imagine the objects in their original contexts and spaces, such as tea rooms, Buddhist temples and domestic rooms. A thought-provoking pairing of objects greets visitors as they enter the gallery: a 17th-century samurai helmet with a clamshell decoration affixed on top; and Creature, a recent ceramic sculpture by contemporary artist Tomoko Konno. While visually very different, each piece illustrates the concepts of stillness and movement through their exploration of water-related imagery and symbolism. Digital components in the gallery help bring the objects to life and provide additional context. The section exploring tea includes various tea wares, such as cups and pots, and also features an interactive tea table, created in collaboration with the digital design firm Tellart. Visitors can sit around a touchscreen table, where a digital tea host guides them through an experience that includes handling a 3-D printed tea bowl. The DIA partnered with the Kanze Kyukokai Theater in Tokyo to produce a short film that features a Noh performance with a mask similar to the one in the DIA’s collection. Artworks throughout the gallery—including robes from Noh Theater, folding screens, and works on paper—will change seasonally every four to six months to protect light-sensitive materials and to share more treasures from the DIA’s collection with the public.
    • Website: http://dia.org
    • Dates: 11/04/2017 to 11/05/2017
    • Phone: 313-833-7900
    • Lady Gaga | Joanne World Tour
    • Grammy and Golden Globe winner and Academy Award-nominated Lady Gaga is a one-of-a kind artist and performer. She has amassed an outstanding 30 million global album sales and 150 million single sales, making her one of the best-selling musicians of all time. Gaga is also one of the biggest living forces in social media with over 61 million likes on Facebook, over 65.1 million followers on Twitter and over 21.3 million followers on Instagram. Her fifth studio album Joanne was recently released and debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200, marking her 4th consecutive #1 album - the first female to do so in the 2010s.
    • Website: http://bit.ly/LadyGAGAworldtour
    • Dates: 11/07/2017 to 11/07/2017
    • Phone: 313-471-6611
    • The Color Purple
    • The Color Purple is the 2016 Tony Award® winner for Best Musical Revival! Hailed as “a direct hit to the heart” (The Hollywood Reporter), this joyous American classic has conquered Broadway in an all-new "ravishingly reconceived production that is a glory to behold” (The New York Times) directed by Tony winner John Doyle. With a soul-raising score of jazz, gospel, ragtime and blues, The Color Purple gives an exhilarating new spirit to this Pulitzer Prize-winning story. Don’t miss this stunning re-imagining of an epic story about a young woman’s journey to love and triumph in the American South. It’s the musical sensation that New York Magazine calls “one of the greatest revivals ever.” Experience the exhilarating power of this Tony-winning triumph!
    • Website: http://broadwayindetroit.com
    • Dates: 11/07/2017 to 11/12/2017
    • Phone: 313-872-1000
    • A Streetcar Named Desire
    • Tennessee Williams' classic drama explores the dark side of relationships as Blanche DuBois and Stanley Kowalski struggle in the heat and steam of New Orleans.
    • Website: https://theatreanddanceatwayne.com
    • Dates: 11/08/2017 to 11/11/2017
    • Phone: 313-577-2972
    • Romeo & Juliet
    • Tchaikovsky’s portrayal of star-crossed lovers Romeo & Juliet has become an iconic theme immediately conjuring feelings of love and romance. Daniil Trifonov continues the lineage of Russian composers, performing his Piano Concerto in major concert venues across the globe to critical acclaim. The Los Angeles Times says, "Everywhere Trifonov goes, the story is pretty much the same with audiences and critics, he’s a sensation." Enjoy a ConcerTalk before the Thursday and Saturday performances! Get the most out of each Classical concert with informal presentations in Orchestra Hall one hour before the performance begins. Enjoy special guests, lectures, or performances that illuminate the program and provide a behind-the-scenes look at the art of making music! This iteration features Conductor Giancarlo Guerrero.
    • Website: http://dso.org
    • Dates: 11/09/2017 to 11/11/2017
    • Phone: 313-576-5111
    • 2017 November Partner Portal Training
    • Take advantage of this great opportunity to maximize your membership benefits by discovering the ins and outs of the Partner Portal. Learn how to respond to leads, enter deals & discounts, promote your events and more! Lunch will be served at 12 noon. Please bring a laptop.
    • Dates: 11/09/2017 to 11/09/2017
    • All American Pet Expo
    • When the AAPE says it has dog shows, it’s not talking about a group of toy dogs walking in a circle. This event, a pet-lover’s paradise, includes on-site adoption, non-stop entertainment, endless exhibitors and on-site microchipping. Whether you're looking to give a rescue animal his or her forever home, desperate for info on training classes or shopping for chew toys/cat nip, this is the place for you. Get ready to pet, play and shop for your fur baby. Dogs over 6 months of age are welcome at the Novi Pet Expo, with proof of current vaccination status. All dogs must remain on leash at all times, maximum 6 ft in length, retractable leashes are not permitted.
    • Website: http://novipetexpo.com
    • Dates: 11/10/2017 to 11/12/2017
    • Phone: 248-348-5600
    • The Marriage of Figaro
    • Regarded by many as the greatest opera of all time, this tale of deception is a romantic comedy accompanied by some of the most beautiful and familiar music ever written. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s beloved comedy takes audiences on a hilarious adventure as Figaro and Susanna overcome plotting and jealousy to make it to their wedding day. A winning combination of music and mischief.
    • Website: http://michiganopera.org
    • Dates: 11/11/2017
    • Phone: 313-237-7464
    • Gun & Knife Show
    • Attend the Gun & Knife Show for great dealers and great prices. Shotguns, rifles, handguns, scopes, knives, shooting supplies, ammunition, reloading equipment, gun cases, pistol and rifle magazines, military surplus, collectors items, archery, fishing supplies, safes, custom handmade gun cabinets, wild game jerky and much more! You never know what you'll find.
    • Website: http://migunshows.com
    • Dates: 11/11/2017 to 11/12/2017
    • Phone: 517-676-4160
    • Wayne County Lightfest
    • Pile up in the minivan and get ready to enter a Christmas wonderland. Wayne County Lightfest takes you around the twists and turns of Hines Drive, through an infinite tunnel of colored lights, candy canes, snowflakes, reindeer and rainbows. Once you reach the end, hop out and visit Santa's workshop for a photo op. The light fest is a month-and-a-half-long holiday fantasy, annual and local tradition, and an absolute necessity for those in search of the Christmas spirit.
    • Website: http://waynecounty.com
    • Dates: 11/16/2017 to 12/31/2017
    • Phone: 734-261-9087
    • A Streetcar Named Desire
    • Tennessee Williams' classic drama explores the dark side of relationships as Blanche DuBois and Stanley Kowalski struggle in the heat and steam of New Orleans.
    • Website: https://theatreanddanceatwayne.com
    • Dates: 11/16/2017 to 11/19/2017
    • Phone: 313-577-2972
    • 2017 November Metro Area Attractions Association Meeting
    • This meeting will feature travel consultant Darla Goudie. Darla will discuss steps for creating a student experience at your attraction, the do's and don'ts for student groups and the economic impact of the student market. Ms. Goudie is a proud member of SYTA, NAfME and ABA. Please email Lynette Richardson at lrichardson@visitdetroit.com to register.
    • Dates: 11/16/2017 to 11/16/2017
    • Detroit Tree Lighting Ceremony
    • It's the annual lighting of the city's mega-sized Christmas Tree and the spirit of the season is never higher.
    • Website: http://campusmartiuspark.org/events
    • Dates: 11/17/2017 to 11/17/2017
    • Phone: 313-962-0101
    • Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical
    • Audiences will find their hearts growing a few sizes along with the Grinch’s when they experience the magic of Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical which features the hit songs "You're A Mean One Mr. Grinch" and "Welcome Christmas” (written by Albert Hague and Dr. Seuss), from the original animated television special. Max the Dog narrates as the mean and scheming Grinch, whose heart is "two sizes too small," decides to steal Christmas away from the lovable Whos.
    • Website: http://olympiaentertainment.com
    • Dates: 11/17/2017 to 11/19/2017
    • Phone: 313-471-3200
    • Mount Clemens Holiday Market
    • Holiday shopping is actually FUN at this juried indoor artist market, featuring handmade holiday gifts galore. If you’re looking for the perfect Michigan-made ware to wrap and set under the tree, this is the place for you. It runs mid-November through late December, so there's plenty of time to peruse and pick the treasures your family will love for decades to come. The feeling of giving is tops, but giving a handmade craft and supporting local artists is even better.
    • Website: http://theartcenter.org
    • Dates: 11/17/2017 to 12/22/2017
    • Phone: 586-469-8666
    • Little Black Dress Charity Soiree
    • One in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys will be sexually abused before their 18th birthdays. Nationally, more than 3 million children are reported as victims of abuse each year. In Oakland County thousands of cases of abuse are reported annually. These are startling statistics. CARE House believes it shouldn’t hurt to be a child. CARE House of Oakland County is a safe place where a child’s voice is heard. It’s a place where the darkness of abuse is brought into the light, where children are guided along a path of healing. Children can’t protect themselves...but we can. That's where the Little Black Dress Charity Event comes in. Come sip wine samples, play casino games and dance the night away for a good cause. Ladies, little black dresses are recommended but not required. Gentlemen, the little black dress equivalent of a sport coat or suit will work just fine. Celebrate the Little Black Dress at the 10th Anniversary Dazzling Charity Soiree in Birmingham.
    • Website: http://littleblackdressevent.com
    • Dates: 11/17/2017
    • Phone: 248-543-1000
    • Pam Chatley Ornament Artist Signing
    • Meet Michigan artist Pam Chatley. Pam will gladly sign her popular hand-painted ornaments and canvases purchased at Bronner's.
    • Website: http://bronners.com
    • Dates: 11/18/2017 to 11/19/2017
    • Phone: 989-652-9931
    • Amherstburg River Lights Winter Festival
    • Visit a town immersed in the holiday spirit with hundreds of LED Light Displays. Stroll in two of Amherstburg's downtown parks, the King's Navy Yard Park and Toddy Jones Park and be dazzled by light for six weeks straight in the spirit of the holidays. On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, the life size Gingerbread Warming House is open from 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. to warm up all visitors with hot chocolate, free crafts and gingerbread house displays with special story time featuring holiday classics. There's a Super Santa Run, carriage rides and house tours too! Bundle up and bring the entire family along for some winter fun.
    • Website: http://riverlights.ca
    • Dates: 11/18/2017 to 12/30/2017
    • Phone: 519-736-4642
    • Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo
    • The Detroit Zoo lights up the night with more than five million LED lights on trees, buildings and animal sculptures throughout the front of the Zoo for this spectacular holiday light display. Experience the magic of the Detroit Zoo in winter as you take in the lights and the sights and enjoy holiday entertainment and activities for guests of all ages. Seasonal refreshments and photos with Santa Claus are available for purchase. Wild Lights will occur on the following dates: November 18-19 and 24-26 December 1-3, 8-10, 15-23, 26-31
    • Website: http://www.detroitzoo.org
    • Dates: 11/18/2017 to 12/31/2017
    • Phone: 248-541-5717
    • St. Nicholas to Santa Claus
    • Join as St. Nicholas tells the story of how he became Santa Claus. This half-hour performance, a tradition at Bronner's, involves audience participation. Don't miss out on this memorable experience for children of all ages, and another splendid way to celebrate the season.
    • Website: http://bronners.com
    • Dates: 11/19/2017
    • Phone: 989-652-9931
    • Big Bright Light Show
    • You are invited to brighten your holidays in Downtown Rochester with The Big, Bright Light Show! The buildings in downtown Rochester will be covered with more than 1 million points of glimmering holiday light. The display will be lit every evening (5 pm - Midnight). Most stores are open Monday-Saturday, until 9 p.m. BIG, BRIGHT BONUS: The Big, Bright Light Show will be aglow every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in January through the Fire & Ice Festival!
    • Website: hhttps://downtownrochestermi.com/the-big-bright-light-show
    • Dates: 11/20/2017 to 01/01/2018
    • Phone: 248-656-0060
    • Lagniappe & The Big Bright Light Show
    • Join the merchants of downtown Rochester when they offer their customers Lagniappe (Creole for “a little something extra”) in appreciation for their support throughout the year! This event, the Big, Bright Light Show kickoff, when nearly every downtown Rochester merchant adorns their storefront with lights and turns them all on at once. It’s a shimmering spectacle sure to warm your heart, so stare in awe as you listen to live music from Kincer Catallo & The Violettes, visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus (reindeer, too!) or take a horse-drawn carriage around town. It doesn’t stop after Lagniappe. The buildings of downtown Rochester try to outshine one another, blanketing their facades with lights, resulting in an eye-popping childish wonderland that speaks more of Christmas spirit than gifts do. It definitely makes walking around and holiday shopping during Old Man Winter a bit brighter.
    • Website: http://downtownrochestermi.com
    • Dates: 11/20/2017 to 12/31/2017
    • Phone: 248-656-0060
    • Momma’s Boy
    • What happens when a mother holds on to her son too long? That’s precisely what we learn as this all star cast including Robin Givens, Columbus Short, Nephew Tommy from the Steve Harvey morning show, Jackee’ Harry, Shirley Murdock, “Lil G” from the R&B group Silk, and more unite to tell the story of a how a man is forced to change the life of a “Momma’s Boy” and turn him into a grown man. Come journey with critically acclaimed national touring playwright Priest Tyaire and his all-star cast as they bring to you a heart felt, comedic tale of turning a boy into a man. In a very timely approach, “Momma’s Boy” displays the effects of what happens when a mother holds on to her son too long.
    • Website: http://broadwayindetroit.com
    • Dates: 11/22/2017 to 11/26/2017
    • Phone: 313-872-1000
    • America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Art Van
    • Recognized as one of the best Thanksgiving parades in the country by U.S. News & World Report Travel, America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Art Van is celebrating its 91st anniversary. Talk about tradition! This year's theme and Grand Marshal are yet to be announced, so please check back. The iconic parade will feature celebrities, new floats designed and built by The Parade Company, larger-than-life balloons, marching bands and specialty groups like the Distinguished Clown Corps and Big Head Corps. The race takes place along downtown's historic Woodward Avenue. The 3-mile long parade begins at Kirby Street and Woodward Avenue, adjacent to the Detroit Institute for Arts and ends at Congress Street south of Campus Martius Park. Also on Thanksgiving morning, the 35th Strategic Staffing Solutions Turkey Trot will take place featuring an estimated 20,000 runners participating in one of the nation's largest 10k races on Thanksgiving Day. Registration is not yet open. Follow The Parade Company on Facebook at facebook.com/TheParadeCo and on Twitter with @ParadeCo.
    • Website: http://theparade.org
    • Dates: 11/23/2017 to 11/23/2017
    • Phone: 313-923-7400
    • Michigan Antique Arms Collectors Show
    • The Michigan Antique Arms Collectors is the largest organization of its kind in Michigan, and their annual show is considered one of the top arms expos in the country. This show will feature some of the finest historical arms displays that can't be found at anywhere else. If you like hunting, target shooting, western or black powder competitions, take advantage of a large selection of items for sale that meet all your needs.
    • Website: http://michiganantiquearms.com
    • Dates: 11/23/2017 to 11/25/2017
    • Phone: 248-556-6590
    • Thanksgiving Feast at Wyndham Garden
    • Excited to spend Thanksgiving feasting and celebrating with loved ones? Bring everyone to enjoy the Thanksgiving Feast at Wyndham Garden! Here's what will be served (warning: drooling may occur). Expect a cornucopia of salads, including more than 12 freshly prepared selections as well as an assortments of seafood offerings. Enjoy a carving station featuring honey glazed ham, oven roasted turkey and roasted leg of lamb with mint jus. And then of course, there are the sides! The abundant feast will offer harvest stuffing with turkey gravy, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, candied yams, rice pilaf, Yukon gold mashed potatoes, homemade macaroni and cheese and a chef vegetable medley. But that's not all... because this is truly a feast. Other intriguing offerings include stuffed pork loin, baked salmon with champagne sauce, shrimp and three cheese tortellini with Tarragon cream sauce, southern fried chicken, herb crusted chicken, Italian sausage with peppers and onions, baked penne with Francesco sauce, chicken tenders, corn and apple sauce. Jeez. Hungry yet? No? Then finish the meal off right and delight in the area's largest gourmet dessert display.
    • Website: http://wyndhamhotels.com
    • Dates: 11/23/2017 to 11/23/2017
    • Phone: 586-722-0217
    • Holiday Walks at Meadow Brook Hall
    • The golden age of the holidays is aglow at The Great Estate. Join us as we celebrate the 46th annual Holiday Walk at this 110-room Tudor-revival style mansion filled with historic and holiday treasure. Tour the elegant rooms of the grand manor, decorated for the holidays with delights in every nook and cranny of the house. Marvel in its glory, and warm your heart as the holiday closes in.
    • Website: http://meadowbrookhall.org
    • Dates: 11/24/2017 to 12/23/2017
    • Phone: 248-364-6200
    • Santa’s Arctic Landing
    • Take your little ones on an expedition to the North Pole to visit with Santa. As they explore the early pioneers of aviation in our Heroes of the Sky exhibition, they’ll land at the most ideal location for a photo op with the greatest Toy Maker of all time! Bring your own camera to this photo op which is free with museum admission. Weekday afternoons generally are the best times to visit Santa, when he may have more time to spend with each child. Santa takes a break to feed his reindeer each afternoon. The time varies because Santa sees everyone in line before he leaves, so the line closes for a time. After his departure, the line reopens for guests wishing to wait for his return. Please check with Santa’s Greeter to confirm his return time. Saturday and Sunday afternoons are our busiest times, so plan ahead. On these busy weekends, we often need to close the line as early as 3 p.m. to accommodate the long line of guests by 5 p.m. when the museum closes.
    • Dates: 11/24/2017 to 12/24/2017
    • Phone: 313-982-6001
    • Chickadee Chowdown
    • Enjoy a magical winter encounter with black-capped chickadees, and other songbirds, as they eat sunflower seeds right from your hand! A Nature Interpreter will guide you on a short walk along the nature trails where you can experience the majesty of songbirds – up close. Bird seed will be provided. All ages are welcome. Please preregister by calling the Nature Center.
    • Website: http://metroparks.com
    • Dates: 11/24/2017 to 11/25/2017
    • Phone: 810-227-8910
    • BYOB Christmas Light Trolley Tour
    • Grab a group of your friends, pick from one of 21 days in December to get dressed up in your favorite holiday wear, and join for the third annual BYOB Christmas Light Trolley Tour in Troy. It's sure to be a fun and memorable holiday-themed evening as you tour metro Detroit's December splendors. The trolley will depart promptly at 5:30; the first stop will be Rochester’s Big Bright Light Show where you will get off the trolley for approximately 45 minutes to view more than 1 million lights that flood the streets of downtown. The second stop will be the Detroit Zoo Wild Lights for approximately 1.5 hours where you will walk throughout the zoo experiencing over 5 million LED lights illuminating trees, buildings and animal sculptures. For the final stop, you'll head to downtown Detroit where you may get off and see Detroit’s ginormous Christmas tree and explore Campus Martius for about 45 minutes. Once done at Campus Martius, the bus will depart back to Troy.
    • Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/byob-christmas-light-trolley-tour-2017-tickets-30866938845
    • Dates: 11/24/2017 to 12/30/2017
    • The Wizard of Oz
    • A spectacular celebration of the iconic 1939 MGM film, The Wizard of Oz will blow you away from the moment the tornado touches down and transports you to a dazzling Oz, complete with munchkins and flying monkeys. Don’t miss the chance to travel Over the Rainbow and experience this national treasure on stage. The entire family will be captivated as they travel down the Yellow Brick Road and beyond with Dorothy, Toto and their friends the Cowardly Lion, Tin Man and Scarecrow in this lavish production, featuring breathtaking special effects, dazzling choreography and classic songs.
    • Website: http://olympiaentertainment.com
    • Dates: 11/25/2017 to 11/26/2017
    • Phone: 313-471-3200
    • Cincinnati Ballet’s The Nutcracker
    • Detroit’s only live “Nutcracker” – the way Tchaikovsky intended! Don’t miss the Detroit premiere of the Cincinnati Ballet’s original yet tradition-honoring production of The Nutcracker. Elaborate scenery, whimsical stage effects, awe-inspiring acrobatics fill the ballet “with a sense of humor, love and wonder that pulls the affair together.” –The Washington Post.
    • Website: http://michiganopera.org
    • Dates: 11/25/2017 to 11/26/2017
    • Phone: 313-237-7464
    • Miss Nelson is Missing!
    • Join the students in Room 207 in the search for Miss Nelson during Miss Nelson is Missing! at the City Theatre. The students in Room 207 were the worst-behaved class in the whole school: spitballs stuck to the ceiling; paper airplanes whizzing through the air – even though they had the sweetest teacher of all, Miss Nelson. But when Miss Nelson unexpectedly does not come to school one day, the class gets the strictest substitute they’ve ever met: Miss Viola Swamp! The search is on for Miss Nelson, who seems to have vanished. Hopefully the students of Room 207 will find her before it's too late – for them! A lighthearted musical that reminds us all to show appreciation to those that we value!
    • Dates: 11/25/2017 to 11/26/2017
    • Red Wings Charity Poker Tournament
    • oin The Detroit Red Wings Foundation in its mission of supporting the growth of hockey throughout metro Detroit at MotorCity Casino Hotel's Annual Red Wings Charity Poker Tournament. With your $400 donation to the Foundation, you'll reserve your seat for this Texas Hold 'em tournament where you'll compete at a table with other participants and a current or former Detroit Red Wings player. The night begins with a casual strolling dinner at MotorCity Casino Hotel for participants, their guests, and the participating Red Wings players, followed by the tournament in the Poker Room. Prizes will be awarded to the Top 10 finishers, including a Grand Prize of $5,000 in cash for the first-place winner and $2,500 in cash for the runner up.
    • Website: http://nhl.com/redwings
    • Dates: 11/27/2017
    • Phone: 866-782-9622
    • An American in Paris | Broadway in Detroit
    • AN AMERICAN IN PARIS is the new Tony Award-winning musical about an American soldier, a mysterious French girl, and an indomitable European city, each yearning for a new beginning in the aftermath of war. Acclaimed director/choreographer and 2015 Tony Award-winner Christopher Wheeldon brings the magic and romance of Paris into perfect harmony with unforgettable songs from George and Ira Gershwin in the show that earned more awards than any other musical in the 2015 season! The New York Times raves, 'AN AMERICAN IN PARIS is a triumph! Pure joy!' and the Wall Street Journal declares, 'Once you've seen it, you'll find it hard to settle for less ever again.' Don't miss this stunning Broadway hit when it arrives in Detroit on its first national tour.
    • Website: http://broadwayindetroit.com
    • Dates: 11/28/2017 to 12/10/2017
    • Phone: 313-237-7464
    • Musiq Soulchild
    • Musiq Soulchild is a hip-hop soul artist that was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He built a reputation for being musically gifted, beat boxing for MC's, free styling on the open mic circuit or just performing a cappella for strangers on the streets. Deeply inspired by the R&B/Soul sound of the 70's he uses the name 'Soulchild' as a way to show respect and admiration to his biggest musical influences such as Stevie Wonder, Donny Hathaway, Marvin Gaye and many others. In April 2016 he released his 7th studio album entitled 'Life On Earth' leading with the new hit single 'I Do'. The album peaked at #2 on Billboard R&B album charts and # 3 on the Top Hip-Hop R&B album charts. He has received awards from Billboard, BET, ASCAP, BMI, and Soul Train. He has also earned award nominations from MTV, the American Music Awards, the NAACP, and 12 Grammy nominations.
    • Website: http://soundboarddetroit.com
    • Dates: 11/30/2017 to 11/30/2017
    • Phone: 313-309-4614
    • Detroit Urban Craft Fair
    • The Detroit Urban Craft Fair returns for its twelfth year to Detroit's Masonic Temple, produced by Handmade Detroit. From hand-stitched stuffies to wonderfully smelling soaps and treats, this year's collection of local and regional artists will provide an incredible array of gifts for people of all ages. These handcrafted goods and original designs are presented by the actual makers, and each year DUCF brings a mix of shoppers' favorite vendors, but also an impressive list of brand new crafters and their goods. In a time where clicks, links and next day shipping are the trend, making a trip to DUCF created a holiday experience all its own! It also provides a more traditional way to search for that perfect something for the special people on your list. Co-founders Carey Gustafson and Bethany Nixon, proud Michiganders, have been producing the longest-running craft show in Michigan since 2005. Having reached a record setting attendance of 11,500 guests, guests should note that shopping at Detroit Urban Craft Fair directly supports artists and makers right here in our community with their shopping dollars. In addition to crafts, each year is a bit different than the last, with food, music, stations for kids and a fun afternoon spent in the Masonic Temple, a beautiful landmark in the city of Detroit. Always something new to see and do!
    • Website: http://www.detroiturbancraftfair.com
    • Dates: 12/01/2017 to 12/03/2017
    • Jacki Edwards Ornament Artist Signing
    • Wisconsin artist, Jacki Edwards has been fashioning keepsake ornaments since 1983. These delightful ornaments focus on family themes including couples and families of every size. She will be available to sign your Jacki Edwards ornament purchase.
    • Website: http://bronners.com
    • Dates: 12/01/2017 to 12/03/2017
    • Phone: 989-652-9931
    • Cirque Dreams Holidaze
    • Cirque Dreams Holidaze returns for the 2017 holiday season with its critically acclaimed holiday extravaganza. Not to be missed… this circus-like holiday stage spectacular features ornaments, costumes and acrobatics that come alive celebrating holiday themes, music and traditions for the entire family. With over 300 costumes, 20 acts and 30 artists from every corner of the globe, Cirque Dreams Holidaze is the greatest variety show on the planet.
    • Website: http://olympiaentertainment.com
    • Dates: 12/01/2017 to 12/03/2017
    • Phone: 313-471-3200
    • Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village
    • Take a lantern-lit journey into a living snow globe filled with live music, skating, fireworks and tons of winter wonder during America’s premier celebration of the season. Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village is like stepping into a Christmas card from the past — the golden glow from candlelit windows, the scent of roasting chestnuts, the sound of carolers in the distance, the jangle of sleigh bells. This is how the holidays are supposed to be. No wonder Holiday Nights has become the most popular holiday event in the region. Where else will you find lantern-lit paths, costumed presenters, horse-drawn wagons and Model T rides, plus Santa with live reindeer. It’s perfect, right down to the spectacular fireworks display that provides a dazzling finale to each and every evening. Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village is America’s premier holiday celebration! Don't miss what USA TODAY calls one of the "top 10 places to take the grandchildren."
    • Website: http://thehenryford.org
    • Dates: 12/01/2017 to 12/03/2017
    • Phone: 313-982-6001
    • A Christmas Carol
    • This holiday season, join Ebenezer Scrooge on a ghostly adventure in Dicken's classes story. When the miserly old Scrooge is visited by his former business partner, now deceased, he begins a journey into the past, present and future to learn the true meaning of Christmas. Will the old codger redeem himself? Can the spirits inspire him to a greater purpose? Find out this Christmas at the Bonstelle Theatre.
    • Website: http://theatreanddanceatwayne.com
    • Dates: 12/01/2017 to 12/17/2017
    • Phone: 313-577-2960
    • Biggest Little Christmas Party
    • Now's the time to get in the holiday spirit, and start planning your celebratory events! Let Loon River Cafe do all the work for your annual holiday work party. Join them and other local businesses for the "Biggest Little Christmas Party." Enjoy complimentary appetizers beginning at 5 p.m. as well as bar specials, music, an ugly sweater contest including prizes and much, much more. Call to reserve your company's table today.
    • Dates: 12/01/2017 to 12/22/2017
    • Phone: 586-722-0217
    • The Nutcracker Ballet | Detroit Youth Symphony Orchestra
    • Enter the world of the timeless yuletide fantasy, accompanied by the Detroit Symphony Youth Orchestra. It's the perfect way to indulge in a holiday classic while supporting and witnessing some of the area's most talented youth.
    • Website: http://dearborntheater.com
    • Dates: 12/01/2017 to 12/02/2017
    • Phone: 313-943-2350
    • Holiday Show & Sale
    • Celebrate the holidays at the Glass Academy Holiday Show & Sale! Enjoy live glassblowing demonstrations and a showcase of unique handcrafted glass for sale. Admission is free for this all-ages event which features seasonal favorites like their signature glass ornaments, candy canes, snowmen, Christmas trees and decorative bowls. Special displays will be set up in the studio as well, like the new ‘White Elephant’ gift table and the ‘Ornament Exchange’ display. These are some quirky, and delightful gifts that you can grab as a last minute party favor or hostess gift. Prepackaged and ready to go options makes holiday shopping both easy and fun at the Glass Academy!
    • Website: http://glassacademy.com
    • Dates: 12/02/2017 to 12/03/2017
    • Phone: 313-561-4527
    • NexStar National Dance Competition
    • At NexStar is committed to providing dance studios and dancers with an exceptional dance experience when they attend any one of their national competitions. From the quality of staging and production, to the customer service of participating directors and judges, they take pride in everything they offer to our dancers. Don't just take their word for it - register today and participate or attend a competition.
    • Website: http://nexstarcompetition.com
    • Dates: 12/02/2017 to 12/03/2017
    • Phone: 937-376-7777
    • Andrea Bocelli
    • World-renowned and legendary tenor Andrea Bocelli announced today his return to the U.S. for seven special concert dates in select cities including one of the first performances at Detroit's new Little Caesars Arena. Each performance will feature a unique repertoire from Bocelli's Grammy- nominated album, Cinema, special selections from the 20th Anniversary of his groundbreaking release Romanza, along with his beloved traditional selection of Arias, love songs, and crossover hits. Andrea Bocelli will be joined on stage by Eugene Kohn, soprano Larisa Martinez and special guest artist; Broadway sensation, Heather Headley, at each stop on the tour.
    • Website: http://olympiaentertainment.com
    • Dates: 12/03/2017 to 12/03/2017
    • Phone: 313-471-6611
    • 2017 December Networking Mixer
    • Members will mingle, sip, savor and bowl (optional) at this exciting networking event. There is no cost to attend, so be sure to gather your colleagues for this one! Be sure to bring plenty of business cards.
    • Dates: 12/07/2017 to 12/08/2017
    • Heart Gifts Signing with Teresa Thibault
    • Teresa will greet guests and sign her Heart Gifts ornaments purchased at Bronner’s during her appearance. Made in the U.S.A.
    • Website: http://bronners.com
    • Dates: 12/08/2017 to 12/10/2017
    • Phone: 989-652-9931
    • Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village
    • Take a lantern-lit journey into a living snow globe filled with live music, skating, fireworks and tons of winter wonder during America’s premier celebration of the season. Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village is like stepping into a Christmas card from the past — the golden glow from candlelit windows, the scent of roasting chestnuts, the sound of carolers in the distance, the jangle of sleigh bells. This is how the holidays are supposed to be. No wonder Holiday Nights has become the most popular holiday event in the region. Where else will you find lantern-lit paths, costumed presenters, horse-drawn wagons and Model T rides, plus Santa with live reindeer. It’s perfect, right down to the spectacular fireworks display that provides a dazzling finale to each and every evening. Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village is America’s premier holiday celebration! Don't miss what USA TODAY calls one of the "top 10 places to take the grandchildren."
    • Website: http://thehenryford.org
    • Dates: 12/08/2017 to 12/10/2017
    • Phone: 313-982-6001
    • Christmas Wonderland Holiday Spectacular
    • It's the most wonderful time of the year. Christmas Wonderland Holiday Spectacular is quite simply one of the most delightful and enchanting Christmas shows ever, featuring glittering costumes, a dazzling cast and the highest kicking chorus girls this side of the North Pole. Start Christmas in style as Santa and his merry helpers take you on an unforgettable nostalgic journey. Holiday favorite songs include: 'White Christmas,' 'Winter Wonderland,' 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,' 'Chestnuts Roasting,' 'Jingle Bells,' 'Away in a Manger,' 'O Come All Ye Faithful,' 'Let it Snow,' 'Silent Night,' 'Hark the Herald Angels Sing,' 'Deck The Halls,' 'Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree,' 'O Holy Night,' and many more. It's is pure holiday magic—with enough fun and festive cheer to power all the Christmas lights in town!
    • Website: http://broadwayindetroit.com
    • Dates: 12/12/2017 to 12/17/2017
    • Phone: 313-872-1000
    • Say Anything
    • Say Anything is an emo/indie rock band from Los Angeles, formed in 2000 by Max Bemis and friends. Within the first two years, the band self-released two Eps and a full-length album. In 2003, they signed with Doghouse Records and released their album “…Is A Real Boy”, which launched them into success. Since, the band has released four more albums. The band will be performing two nights, two different albums in their entirety: …Is A Real Boy - In Defense of the Genre (disc 1), December 14 Self-Titled - In Defense of the Genre (disc 2).
    • Website: http://saintandrewsdetroit.com
    • Dates: 12/13/2017 to 12/14/2017
    • Phone: 313-961-8961
    • Shopkins Live!
    • Shopkins Live! is finally here. The #1 kids toy in North America is live and on stage in Shopkins Live! Shop It Up! Your beloved Shoppies make their theatrical debut in an original new live show featuring musical performances by Jessicake, Bubbleisha, Peppa-Mint, Rainbow Kate, Cocolette, Polli Polish and more! The fun and fashionista Shoppies are joined by the Shopkins - the grocery store-themed mini collectable toys - Apple Blossom, Strawberry Kiss, Lippy Lips, Kooky Cookie, Poppy Corn, Slick Breadstick and Shady Diva. An ensemble cast of multi-talented performers brings the show to life on stage through urban style music, song and dance. All of Shopville is in a tizz as preparations get underway for the annual "Funtastic Food and Fashion Fair". Shady Diva showcases her latest fashion designs; Lippy Lips gives colorful advice at the nail salon; Kooky Cookie tries to get in a beauty nap! But wait - no event is complete without a few hiccups! Who has high-jinxed the fashion pageant? Where is the super-secret celebrity guest? Will Slick Breadstick ever find a dance partner? The Shopkins and Shoppies need your help - the show must go on.
    • Website: http://dearborntheater.com
    • Dates: 12/13/2017 to 12/14/2017
    • Phone: 313-943-2350
    • Twas A Girls Night Before Christmas: The Musical
    • From the producers of the box office smash Girls Night: The Musical comes the must see holiday show, Twas A Girls Night Before Christmas: The Musical. Twas A Girls Night Before Christmas: The Musical will feature the five ladies we have all come to know and love gathering for a night on the town to laugh, cry, gossip and just let their hair down during the craziest of times: THE HOLIDAYS! This musical is guaranteed to resonate with anyone who has survived the holiday season, from the long visits with in-laws to the overcrowded malls. Twas A Girls Night Before Christmas: The Musical will feature the touching and hilarious writing by Roche that has entertained audiences worldwide, with classic Christmas songs and contemporary Hits that will have everyone singing and dancing along.
    • Website: http://www.olympiaentertainment.com/events/detail/twas-a-girls-night-before-christmas-the-musical-1
    • Dates: 12/14/2017 to 12/17/2017
    • Phone: 800-745-3000
    • Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village
    • Take a lantern-lit journey into a living snow globe filled with live music, skating, fireworks and tons of winter wonder during America’s premier celebration of the season. Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village is like stepping into a Christmas card from the past — the golden glow from candlelit windows, the scent of roasting chestnuts, the sound of carolers in the distance, the jangle of sleigh bells. This is how the holidays are supposed to be. No wonder Holiday Nights has become the most popular holiday event in the region. Where else will you find lantern-lit paths, costumed presenters, horse-drawn wagons and Model T rides, plus Santa with live reindeer. It’s perfect, right down to the spectacular fireworks display that provides a dazzling finale to each and every evening. Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village is America’s premier holiday celebration! Don't miss what USA TODAY calls one of the "top 10 places to take the grandchildren."
    • Website: http://thehenryford.org
    • Dates: 12/15/2017 to 12/17/2017
    • Phone: 313-982-6001
    • “Come Hungry, Leave Happy” Strolling Brunch Tours
    • Delish Detroit will stroll from shed to shed and visit specialty stores to learn about unique products, hear fun facts and history of the area, while going behind the scenes and sampling various foods. Enjoy eating locally produced pizza, popcorn, pickles and pastries; specialty sausages and cheeses; authentic spinach pies and spreads and more. Get to know local growers and vendors, their products and some tips for improving your health with Michigan foods. Explore the stunning art murals in the Market along the way, many of which were created during the last two Mural Festivals, and visit an art gallery, jazz club and/or a letterpress shop. Find seasonal fruits, vegetables, and decor, while eating your way through the market! Dress for the weather; tour will be inside several shops and in the market sheds, as well as outdoors. Delish Detroit is pleased to be donating $1 from the sale of each Eastern Market tour ticket to Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan. Every dollar buys 3 meals for struggling families in our community.
    • Website: http://enjoythed.com
    • Dates: 12/16/2017
    • Phone: 313-393-2055
    • Breakfast with Santa
    • On Dec. 2, 9 and 16, join Old St. Nick as he takes a breather from his busy holiday schedule to enjoy a delicious buffet-style waffle breakfast at the Detroit Zoo. Seating is limited and advance reservations are necessary.
    • Website: http://detroitzoo.org
    • Dates: 12/16/2017 to 12/16/2017
    • Phone: 248-541-5717
    • Chickadee Chowdown
    • Enjoy a magical winter encounter with black-capped chickadees, and other songbirds, as they eat sunflower seeds right from your hand! A Nature Interpreter will guide you on a short walk along the nature trails where you can experience the majesty of songbirds – up close. Bird seed will be provided. All ages are welcome. Please preregister by calling the Nature Center.
    • Website: http://metroparks.com
    • Dates: 12/16/2017 to 12/17/2017
    • Phone: 810-227-8910
    • Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village
    • Take a lantern-lit journey into a living snow globe filled with live music, skating, fireworks and tons of winter wonder during America’s premier celebration of the season. Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village is like stepping into a Christmas card from the past — the golden glow from candlelit windows, the scent of roasting chestnuts, the sound of carolers in the distance, the jangle of sleigh bells. This is how the holidays are supposed to be. No wonder Holiday Nights has become the most popular holiday event in the region. Where else will you find lantern-lit paths, costumed presenters, horse-drawn wagons and Model T rides, plus Santa with live reindeer. It’s perfect, right down to the spectacular fireworks display that provides a dazzling finale to each and every evening. Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village is America’s premier holiday celebration! Don't miss what USA TODAY calls one of the "top 10 places to take the grandchildren."
    • Website: http://thehenryford.org
    • Dates: 12/19/2017 to 12/23/2017
    • Phone: 313-982-6001
    • ELF The Musical
    • ELF The Musical is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan child who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported back to the North Pole. Unaware that he is actually human, Buddy’s enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father, discover his true identity, and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. This modern day Christmas classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner ELF.
    • Website: http://olympiaentertainment.com
    • Dates: 12/20/2017 to 12/24/2017
    • Phone: 313-471-3200
    • Bronner Family Sing Along
    • Join the Bronner family as they lead everyone in singing a variety of Christmas carols.
    • Website: http://bronners.com
    • Dates: 12/22/2017 to 12/23/2017
    • Phone: 989-652-9931
    • Quick Lane Bowl | College Football in The D
    • In late 2016, a multiyear-extension agreement was announced with Ford Motor Company's Quick Lane Tire © Auto Center renewing Quick Lane as title sponsor for the annual bowl game held at Ford Field. The renewal guaranteed naming rights of the bowl game through 2019. Quick Lane became the game's title sponsor prior to the inaugural game in 2014. The third annual Quick Lane Bowl featured a matchup between the University of Maryland, being led by first year head coach D.J. Durkin, and Boston College, who was looking to secure its first bowl win since 2007 with head coach Steve Addazio at the helm. While the BC Eagles had an early lead, the Maryland Terrapins answered with touchdowns on back-to-back drives, narrowing the Boston College lead to 36-27 early in the third quarter. Though the Terrapins got on the board again with a field goal, they ultimately couldn't overcome the BC defensive line - the game's MVP. The Eagles prevailed 36-30. The Quick Lane Bowl traditionally features teams from the Big Ten and ACC. At the end of the college football season, officials from both conferences meet with bowl officials to determine the best possible matchup and choose their team representatives.
    • Website: http://fordfield.com
    • Dates: 12/26/2017
    • Phone: 313-262-2000
    • Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village
    • Take a lantern-lit journey into a living snow globe filled with live music, skating, fireworks and tons of winter wonder during America’s premier celebration of the season. Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village is like stepping into a Christmas card from the past — the golden glow from candlelit windows, the scent of roasting chestnuts, the sound of carolers in the distance, the jangle of sleigh bells. This is how the holidays are supposed to be. No wonder Holiday Nights has become the most popular holiday event in the region. Where else will you find lantern-lit paths, costumed presenters, horse-drawn wagons and Model T rides, plus Santa with live reindeer. It’s perfect, right down to the spectacular fireworks display that provides a dazzling finale to each and every evening. Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village is America’s premier holiday celebration! Don't miss what USA TODAY calls one of the "top 10 places to take the grandchildren."
    • Website: http://thehenryford.org
    • Dates: 12/26/2017 to 12/27/2017
    • Phone: 313-982-6001
    • Chickadee Chowdown
    • Enjoy a magical winter encounter with black-capped chickadees, and other songbirds, as they eat sunflower seeds right from your hand! A Nature Interpreter will guide you on a short walk along the nature trails where you can experience the majesty of songbirds – up close. Bird seed will be provided. All ages are welcome. Please preregister by calling the Nature Center.
    • Website: http://metroparks.com
    • Dates: 12/29/2017 to 12/30/2017
    • Phone: 810-227-8910
    • Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village
    • Take a lantern-lit journey into a living snow globe filled with live music, skating, fireworks and tons of winter wonder during America’s premier celebration of the season. Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village is like stepping into a Christmas card from the past — the golden glow from candlelit windows, the scent of roasting chestnuts, the sound of carolers in the distance, the jangle of sleigh bells. This is how the holidays are supposed to be. No wonder Holiday Nights has become the most popular holiday event in the region. Where else will you find lantern-lit paths, costumed presenters, horse-drawn wagons and Model T rides, plus Santa with live reindeer. It’s perfect, right down to the spectacular fireworks display that provides a dazzling finale to each and every evening. Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village is America’s premier holiday celebration! Don't miss what USA TODAY calls one of the "top 10 places to take the grandchildren."
    • Website: http://thehenryford.org
    • Dates: 12/29/2017 to 12/30/2017
    • Phone: 313-982-6001
    • 2018 New Year’s Splash Bash
    • Bring the kids to spend New Year's Eve at Wyndham Garden's Splash Bash! They're offering special rates that include 1 king bed or 2 queen bed hotel rooms, a continental breakfast and 4 wristbands to the Splash Bash in the Water Park. What is the Splash Bash? A party featuring music from DJ Clark, a magic show, Sparkles the Clown, a photo booth ready to capture the night's memories, temporary glitter tattoos and a non-alcoholic toast at midnight.
    • Website: https://wyndhamhotels.com
    • Dates: 12/31/2017 to 01/01/2018
    • Phone: 586-722-0217
    • North American International Auto Show
    • Detroit is where future mobility innovations meet the pavement. With the largest concentration of the world’s top automotive and technology executives, designers, engineers and thought leaders, the North American International Auto Show serves as the global stage for companies to debut brand defining vehicles and industry-shaping announcements.
      Last January, the 2016 NAIAS featured 61 vehicle introductions, a majority of which were worldwide debuts. News coming out of NAIAS is heard across the globe as more than 5,000 journalists from 60 different countries annually attend to cover the latest and greatest happenings our industry has to offer. With the integration of AutoMobili-D, the 2017 NAIAS will serve as the world’s leading showcase of vehicles and technologies aimed at defining how people across the globe experience mobility. NAIAS is unmatched in the industry in presenting six unique shows in one, including: The Gallery, an ultra-luxury automotive event, AutoMobili-D, an inside look at future mobility platforms, Press Preview, Industry Preview, Charity Preview and all concluding with a nine-day Public Show.   Jan. 7: The Gallery Opening Jan. 8-12: AutoMobili-D Jan. 9-10: Press Preview Jan. 11-12: Industry Preview Jan. 13: Charity Preview Jan. 14-22: Public Show
    • Website: http://naias.com
    • Dates: 01/07/2018 to 01/22/2018
    • Phone: 248-643-0250
    • Cirque du Soleil Crystal Ice Show
    • Crystal is the 42nd production from Cirque du Soleil and first-ever experience on ice. World-class ice skaters and acrobats take their new frozen playground by storm with speed and fluidity as they challenge the laws of gravity with a flurry of unexpected acrobatics. A new kind of performance as Cirque du Soleil meets the ice. Crystal, the show’s main character, sets out on an exhilarating quest to fulfill her destiny as she dives into a world of her own imagination. She soars through this surreal world at high speed to become what she was always destined to be: confident, freed, empowered. Crystal is about looking at things from fresh angles, peeking through the veneer of everyday life, reframing one’s daily reality to see what one might have missed. Sometimes the only way to appreciate things is to look at them sideways. Discovering one’s individuality and uniqueness requires venturing out on the ice.
    • Website: http://olympiaentertainment.com
    • Dates: 01/10/2018 to 01/14/2018
    • Phone: 313-471-6611
    • Ultimate Fishing Show
    • This show is all about fishing tackle, fishing trips, fishing boats and features: Lake Ultimate, Trout Pond, Hawg Trough, Seminar Stages, Rock Wall, Fish Fry and more. Detroit is the largest freshwater fishing market in the U.S. and now it has the largest pure fishing show in the Midwest! The Ultimate Fishing Show – Detroit at the Suburban Collection Showplace. Expect gear, seminars, boats, demonstrations, tackle, advice, accessories and things even the ardent anglers have yet to discover.
    • Website: http://suburbancollectionshowplace.com
    • Dates: 01/11/2018 to 01/14/2018
    • Phone: 248-348-5600
    • Plymouth Ice Festival
    • The Plymouth Ice Festival is a world-class event in beautiful downtown Plymouth that is exciting and fun for the whole family. Furthermore, the event is committed to spreading the word about downtown Plymouth and helping the local business community thrive through event outreach and marketing efforts. Opening Ceremony and Ribbon Cutting will be Friday, Jan. 6. Other events to expect: DFCU Financial Lights the Ice, Winter Wonderland Michigan Market, Ice Playground, Dueling Chainsaws Competition, IHA Ice Carving Demonstration and Nightly Entertainment, Family Petting Zoo, Horse Drawn Trolley, Genisys Credit Union Collegiate Ice Carving Competitions, Escape Room Experience, Interactive Ice Sculptures, Lou LaRiche Ice Throne, Community Financial Main Stage, Fire and Ice, Plymouth Community United Way, Blue Care Network of Michigan Cross Country Zone presented by Sun and Snow Sports, The Hot Spot Heated By Ehlers Heating & Air Conditioning, PARC Warming Station, Winter Artisans Market and FREE Family Activities, Winter Artisans Market, RunDTP Plymouth Ice Festival 3 Mile Family Walk/Run, Z Spot Fitness, amazing festival food and more.
    • Website: http://plymouthicefestival.com
    • Dates: 01/12/2018 to 01/14/2018
    • Phone: 248-817-8836
    • The Bodyguard | Broadway in Detroit
    • The Bodyguard, the award-winning musical based on the smash hit film, will star Grammy® Award-nominee and R&B superstar Deborah Cox. Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge; what they don't expect is to fall in love. A breathtakingly romantic thriller, The Body Guard features a host of irresistible classics including 'Queen of the Night,' 'So Emotional,' 'One Moment in Time,' 'Saving All My Love,' 'Run to You,' 'I Have Nothing,' 'I Wanna Dance with Somebody' and one of the biggest selling songs of all time — 'I Will Always Love You.'
    • Website: http://broadwayindetroit.com
    • Dates: 01/16/2018 to 01/28/2018
    • Phone: 313-872-1000
    • Fire & Ice Festival
    • Oakland County, Oakland County Parks, the City of Rochester and Downtown Rochester come together to host the Fire & Ice Festival, a winter festival in downtown Rochester. Events include fireworks, TasteFest tent (with food & beverage for sale), tube sledding, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing, dog sled rides, ice skating, horse-drawn carriage rides, figure skating exhibition, pet adoptions and ice sculptures. In addition, there will be fire pits for s'mores. Also, Porta-Johns are available.
    • Dates: 01/19/2018 to 01/21/2018
    • Meridian Winter Blast
    • Experience winter in Detroit like never before at Meridian Winter Blast. Meridian Winter Blast returns January 20th, 21st and 22nd to Campus Martius Park in Downtown Detroit! Meridian Winter Blast features winter activities, live entertainment, and delicious local restaurants for the whole family to enjoy. Some of the great winter festivities include the Meridian Health Plan Winter Slide; Meridian Health Plan sponsored FREE Ice Skating on Campus Martius rink sponsored by St. John Providence Health System, Marshmallow roasting courtesy of Downtown Detroit Development Authority, Professional Skating Demonstrations, MetroPCS Zip-Line and many more! Detroit’s music scene will be on display on two stages, with more than 50 entertainment acts performing! Hop inside the Taste of Detroit food and vendor tent to sample delicious Metro Detroit restaurants and shop from local stores and artisans. Meridian Winter Blast will also feature a special Kid Zone! Throughout that event there will be several Comfort Stations where guests can warm up! Meridian Winter Blast has an exciting history here in Detroit. In January 2005 Winter Blast, formerly known as Motown Winter Blast, kicked off as the official countdown to Super Bowl XL in Detroit. Winter Blast attracted more than one million people to Detroit during the Super Bowl! For the past 12 years Winter Blast has continued to attract Metro-Detroiters to the exciting revitalized Downtown Detroit area!
    • Website: http://winterblast.com
    • Dates: 01/20/2018 to 01/22/2018
    • Phone: 248-541-7550
    • 2CELLOS
    • 2CELLOS, music's most electric and dynamic instrumental duo, go to the movies for their new Portrait/Sony Music Masterworks album Score. Bringing 2CELLOS' game-changing sound and style to the most popular melodies ever written for classic and contemporary movies and television, Score will be supported by a world tour presented by AEG Live, making a stop at the beautiful Fox Theatre. An international sensation since their unique video version of Michael Jackson's 'Smooth Criminal' rocked YouTube with millions of hits in 2011, the Croatian cellists Luka Sulic and Stjepan Hauser have created three high-energy albums for Sony Music Masterworks. Score finds them exploring a more traditional sound-world. Joining them here -- to provide the ideal aural backdrop to their virtuosity -- is the London Symphony Orchestra, with conductor/arranger Robin Smith at the helm. Sulic and Hauser also co-produced Score with Nick Patrick (Jackie Evancho, Il Divo, Placido Domingo).
    • Website: http://olympiaentertainment.com
    • Dates: 01/23/2018
    • Phone: 313-471-3200
    • The Colored Museum
    • Funny and poignant stories explore African-American culture and experiences in a satirical trip through time.
    • Website: http://theatreanddanceatwayne.com
    • Dates: 02/02/2018 to 02/03/2018
    • Phone: 313-577-2972
    • Finding Neverland | Broadway in Detroit
    • The winner of Broadway.com's Audience Choice Award for Best Musical, this breathtaking smash 'captures the kid-at-heart,' says TIME Magazine. Vogue cheers, 'It's a must-see you'll remember for years to come!' Directed by visionary Tony®-winner Diane Paulus and based on the critically-acclaimed Academy Award® winning film, FINDING NEVERLAND tells the incredible story behind one of the world's most beloved characters: Peter Pan. Playwright J.M. Barrie struggles to find inspiration until he meets four young brothers and their beautiful widowed mother. Spellbound by the boys' enchanting make-believe adventures, he sets out to write a play that will astound London theatergoers. With a little bit of pixie dust and a lot of faith, Barrie takes this monumental leap, leaving his old world behind for Neverland, where nothing is impossible and the wonder of childhood lasts forever. The magic of Barrie's classic tale springs spectacularly to life in this heartwarming theatrical event. FINDING NEVERLAND is 'far and away the best musical of the year!' (NPR).
    • Website: http://broadwayindetroit.com
    • Dates: 02/06/2018 to 02/18/2018
    • Phone: 313-872-1000
    • The Colored Museum
    • Funny and poignant stories explore African-American culture and experiences in a satirical trip through time.
    • Website: http://theatreanddanceatwayne.com
    • Dates: 02/07/2018 to 02/10/2018
    • Phone: 313-577-2972
    • The Colored Museum
    • Funny and poignant stories explore African-American culture and experiences in a satirical trip through time.
    • Website: http://theatreanddanceatwayne.com
    • Dates: 02/15/2018 to 02/18/2018
    • Phone: 313-577-2972
    • Michigan Green Industry Association Trade Show
    • More than 150,000 square feet of exhibit space under one roof will bring together attendees throughout Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio and Canada and feature the latest and greatest products and services from hundreds of exhibitors. This includes lawn and landscape equipment, heavy duty equipment, snow equipment, trucks, nursery stock, chemicals, hardscapes, irrigation, water features and lighting supplies, business-related equipment and services and so much more. The expo will also offer two full days of educational seminars for landscape, tree care, irrigation, lawn maintenance, hardscape professionals, HR Managers and CFOs. Earn MDA (Pesticide), ISA, CTSP, and NALP credits!
    • Website: http://landscape.org/tradeshow
    • Dates: 02/20/2018 to 02/21/2018
    • Phone: 248-646-4992
    • PAW Patrol Live! | The Great Pirate Adventure
    • All paws on deck! Nickelodeon and VStar Entertainment Group present PAW Patrol Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure,” an all-new action-packed, music-filled production based on the top-rated animated preschool series PAW Patrol. The new live stage show, which follows the heroic pups as they embark on a pirate-themed adventure to uncover hidden treasure. In PAW Patrol Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure,” Mayor Goodway is getting everything shipshape for a big Pirate Day celebration in Adventure Bay. When Cap’n Turbot falls into a dark and mysterious cavern, it’s PAW Patrol to the rescue! Chase, Marshall, Rubble, Skye, Rocky and Zuma save Cap'n Turbot and discover a secret pirate treasure map that leads them on an epic adventure.
    • Website: http://olympiaentertainment.com
    • Dates: 03/01/2018 to 03/04/2018
    • Phone: 313-471-3200
    • Autorama
    • America’s love affair with the automobile is legendary. In fact, for over fifty-seven years, custom car shows have paid tribute to the innovative workmanship that continuously re-invents and improves the vehicles of yesterday and today. Championship Auto Shows (CASI), the undisputed leader in indoor custom car show production, produces the largest show series in the business: better known under the monikers of Autorama or World of Wheels. Close to 20 events are held annually across the United States and Canada. Hot rods are always at the heart of each show, but in recent years the composition has expanded to include manufacturers displays. As a result, today’s shows appeal equally to those who own competition cars, specialty and concept vehicles and those who dream about owning them. The 2010 circuit of 18 shows attracted almost a million people.
    • Website: http://autorama.com
    • Dates: 03/02/2018 to 03/04/2018
    • Phone: 248-373-1700
    • STOMP
    • STOMP is explosive, provocative, sophisticated, sexy, utterly unique and appeals to audiences of all ages. The return of the percussive hit also brings some new surprises, with some sections of the show now updated and restructured and the addition of two new full-scale routines, utilizing props like tractor tire inner tubes and paint cans. STOMP. See what all the noise is about.
    • Website: http://olympiaentertainment.com
    • Dates: 03/16/2018 to 03/17/2018
    • Phone: 313-471-3200
    • NCAA March Madness Tournament
    • Detroit has been selected as one of the eight host sites for first- and second-round games in the 2018 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship. University of Detroit Mercy will serve as the host institution with the games being played at the new Detroit arena March 16 & 18. Exact times and ticket availability for those contests will be released at a later date. "Hosting marquee events like the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament will bring a significant economic impact to Detroit, while providing a great platform for showcasing our city and Little Caesars Arena" said Tom Wilson, President and CEO of Olympia Entertainment. "Many major events will be coming to the Detroit Events Center, and we look forward to announcing more in the months to come. Congratulations to University of Detroit Mercy and the Detroit Sports Commission for bringing this incredible event to our region."
    • Website: http://olympiaentertainment.com
    • Dates: 03/16/2018 to 03/18/2018
    • Phone: 313-471-6611
    • Detroit Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
    • Bundle up and join as the Tigers take on the Pirates at Comerica Park for first home series of the 2018 season, including the earliest Opening Day game in the park's history. Guess Detroit just can't wait for baseball to start!
    • Website: http://tigers.com
    • Dates: 03/29/2018 to 04/01/2018
    • Phone: 313-962-4000
    • The Sound of Music
    • The Sound of Music, the beloved musical story of Maria and the von Trapp Family, will thrill audiences with its Tony®, Grammy® and Academy Award® winning Best Score, including “My Favorite Things,” “Edelweiss” and the title song. The Sound of Music enjoyed extraordinary success as a live television production when The Sound of Music Live! aired on NBC in December, 2013 and was seen by over 44 million people. 2015 marked the 50th anniversary of the film version, which continues to be the most successful movie musical in history.
    • Website: http://olympiaentertainment.com
    • Dates: 03/30/2018 to 03/31/2018
    • Phone: 313-471-3200
    • Detroit Tigers vs. Kansas City Royals
    • Join as the Tigers take on the Kansas City Royals in this three-game series at Comerica Park. Tigers games are a classic Detroit way to spend a day out with family and friends. Comerica Park itself is surrounded by bustling bars and restaurants, theaters and parks perfect for groups of any size and any age, so make sure to come down early or stick around afterward and see what's new and happening in the area. In fact, scroll down to see what's nearby! And make sure to come back to check out what new events Visit Detroit has listed.
    • Website: http://tigers.com
    • Dates: 04/02/2018 to 04/04/2018
    • Phone: 313-962-4000
    • School of Rock
    • School of Rock is a New York Times Critics’ Pick and an inspiring jolt of joy, energy and mad skillz! (Entertainment Weekly). Based on the hit film, this hilarious new musical follows Dewey Finn, a wannabe rock star posing as a substitute teacher who turns a class of straight-A students into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. This high-octane smash features 14 new songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber, all the original songs from the movie and musical theater’s first-ever kids rock band playing their instruments live on stage. Vanity Fair raves, Fists of all ages shall be pumping!"
    • Website: http://broadwayindetroit.com
    • Dates: 04/10/2018 to 04/22/2018
    • Phone: 313-872-1000
    • Sister Act The Musical
    • Get ready to rock your soul with Sister Act, the feel-good musical comedy based on the 1992 film. Featuring original music by Tony- and eight-time Oscar winner, Alan Menken (Newsies, Beauty and the Beast, Little Shop of Horrors), this uplifting musical was nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Musical. When disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won't be a found: a convent. Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with the rigid lifestyle and uptight Mother Superior. Using her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community but, in doing so, blows her cover. Soon, the gang is giving chase, only to find them up against Deloris and the power of her newly found sisterhood. Filled with powerful gospel music, outrageous dancing and a truly moving story, Sister Act will leave audiences breathless.
    • Website: http://theatreanddanceatwayne.com
    • Dates: 04/13/2018 to 04/15/2018
    • Phone: 313-577-2960
    • Detroit Tigers vs. New York Yankees
    • Join as the Tigers take on the Yankees in this three-game series at Comerica Park. Tigers games are a classic Detroit way to spend a day out with family and friends. Comerica Park itself is surrounded by bustling bars and restaurants, theaters and parks perfect for groups of any size and any age, so make sure to come down early or stick around afterward and see what's new and happening in the area. In fact, scroll down to see what's nearby! And make sure to come back to check out what new events Visit Detroit has listed.
    • Website: http://tigers.com
    • Dates: 04/13/2018 to 04/15/2018
    • Phone: 313-962-4000
    • Detroit Tigers vs. Baltimore Orioles
    • Join as the Tigers take on the Orioles in this three-game series at Comerica Park. Tigers games are a classic Detroit way to spend a day out with family and friends. Comerica Park itself is surrounded by bustling bars and restaurants, theaters and parks perfect for groups of any size and any age, so make sure to come down early or stick around afterward and see what's new and happening in the area. In fact, scroll down to see what's nearby! And make sure to come back to check out what new events Visit Detroit has listed.
    • Website: http://tigers.com
    • Dates: 04/17/2018 to 04/19/2018
    • Phone: 313-962-4000
    • Sister Act The Musical
    • Get ready to rock your soul with Sister Act, the feel-good musical comedy based on the 1992 film. Featuring original music by Tony- and eight-time Oscar winner, Alan Menken (Newsies, Beauty and the Beast, Little Shop of Horrors), this uplifting musical was nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Musical. When disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won't be a found: a convent. Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with the rigid lifestyle and uptight Mother Superior. Using her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community but, in doing so, blows her cover. Soon, the gang is giving chase, only to find them up against Deloris and the power of her newly found sisterhood. Filled with powerful gospel music, outrageous dancing and a truly moving story, Sister Act will leave audiences breathless.
    • Website: http://theatreanddanceatwayne.com
    • Dates: 04/20/2018 to 04/22/2018
    • Phone: 313-577-2960
    • The Illusionists | Live From Broadway TM
    • This mind blowing spectacular showcases the jaw dropping talents of five of the most incredible Illusionists on earth. The Illusionists TM – Live From Broadway TM has shattered box office records across the globe and dazzles audiences of all ages with a powerful mix of the most outrageous and astonishing acts ever to be seen on stage. This non-stop show is packed with thrilling and sophisticated magic of unprecedented proportions.
    • Website: http://olympiaentertainment.com
    • Dates: 04/27/2018 to 04/28/2018
    • Phone: 313-471-3200
    • King Lear
    • The Bard's most notorious father struggles to understand the actions of his vengeful daughters in Shakespeare's renowned tragedy where family and friends offer help and support.
    • Website: http://theatreanddanceatwayne.com
    • Dates: 04/27/2018 to 04/28/2018
    • Phone: 313-577-2972
    • On Your Feet!
    • From their humble beginnings in Cuba, Emilio and Gloria Estefan came to America and broke through all barriers to become a crossover sensation at the very top of the pop music world. But just when they thought they had it all, they almost lost everything. From international superstardom to life-threatening tragedy, ON YOUR FEET! takes you behind the music and inside the real story of this record-making and groundbreaking couple who, in the face of adversity, found a way to end up on their feet. Directed by two-time Tony Award® winner Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots), with choreography by Olivier Award winner Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys) and an original book by Academy Award® winner Alexander Dinelaris (Birdman), ON YOUR FEET! features some of the most iconic songs of the past quarter-century — and one of the most inspiring stories in music history.
    • Website: http://broadwayindetroit.com
    • Dates: 05/01/2018 to 05/13/2018
    • Phone: 313-872-1000
    • King Lear
    • The Bard's most notorious father struggles to understand the actions of his vengeful daughters in Shakespeare's renowned tragedy where family and friends offer help and support.
    • Website: http://theatreanddanceatwayne.com
    • Dates: 05/02/2018 to 05/05/2018
    • Phone: 313-577-2972
    • Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The King and I
    • One of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s finest works, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The King and I boasts a score that features such beloved classics as “Getting To Know You,” “I Whistle a Happy Tune,” “Hello Young Lovers,” “Shall We Dance” and “Something Wonderful.” Set in 1860’s Bangkok, the musical tells the story of the unconventional and tempestuous relationship that develops between the King of Siam and Anna Leonowens, a British schoolteacher whom the modernist King, in an imperialistic world, brings to Siam to teach his many wives and children. Winner of the 2015 Tony Award® for Best Musical Revival, The King and I is “too beautiful to miss” (New York Magazine).
    • Website: http://olympiaentertainment.com
    • Dates: 05/08/2018 to 05/13/2018
    • Phone: 313-471-3200
    • King Lear
    • The Bard's most notorious father struggles to understand the actions of his vengeful daughters in Shakespeare's renowned tragedy where family and friends offer help and support.
    • Website: http://theatreanddanceatwayne.com
    • Dates: 05/10/2018 to 05/12/2018
    • Phone: 313-577-2972
    • Robofest 19th World Championship
    • Robofest is a festival of competitions with autonomous robots offering students the opportunity to master principles of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) as well as computer science, communication, critical thinking, teamwork and problem solving skills while designing, constructing and programming robots. Since 1999, over 20,000 students have competed in Robofest, including teams from 14 U.S. states, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Egypt, England, France, Ghana, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Lebanon, Macau, Mexico, Singapore, South Africa and South Korea. Teams compete in the junior (grades 5-8), senior (9-12) and college divisions. Students fully program their robots to perform their missions without human assistance, without any adult help.
    • Website: http://www.robofest.net
    • Dates: 05/17/2018 to 05/19/2018
    • Phone: 248-204-3568
    • Movement Electronic Music Festival
    • Experience electronic music in the birthplace of Techno. Easily one of the most regarded music festivals in the country, Movement has been a Detroit Summer staple since 2000, donning the still referred-to name of DEMF - Detroit Electronic Music Festival. Detroit Techno tycoons like Carl Craig and Kevin Saunderson started what's become an internationally revered music genre for all demographics. Following Movement Detroit's initial 2017 lineup announcement, which included Monday's Main Stage headliner Carl Cox as well as The Belleville Three, Adam Beyer, Barclay Crenshaw, Danny Brown, Dixon and many more, the festival organizers are excited to reveal over 40 additional acts to its 2017 lineup, bringing this year's billing to 113 performances. Today's Phase 2 Lineup announcement features world-renowned electronic music artist and producer deadmau5 under his Testpilot alias as Sunday's Main Stage headliner and Techno pioneer Richie Hawtin as Saturday's Main Stage headliner. Since its inception, Movement has included electronic headliners such as Bassnectar, Major Lazer, Skrillex, Disclosure, local hero GRiZ and many more all while maintaining its venerable reputation for true, underground, original Detroit Techno. Every year, thousands of people from all over the country flock to Hart Plaza to experience the origin of their favorite genre in a three-day festival along the beautiful Detroit River. Stay tuned for more details on promotions, lineup and show times!
    • Website: http://movement.us
    • Dates: 05/26/2018 to 05/28/2018
    • Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix
    • Attention all car lovers! The beloved Belle Isle Grand Prix is back this summer for another year on the island. This event is a crowd-favorite on Detroit's Autopalooza lineup, and is a great way to experience the thrill of racing in the city where the car was invented. Don't miss out.
    • Website: http://detroitgp.com/
    • Dates: 06/01/2018 to 06/03/2018
    • Phone: 313-748-1800
    • Orchard Lake Fine Art Show
    • Back again in beautiful West Bloomfield is the widely acclaimed Orchard Lake Fine Art Show. Out of more than 4,000 art fairs, this show has again been voted in the top 100 juried art shows in America -- a solid testament to the efforts and success of both show organizers and the talented artists who participate. Up to 150 juried fine art & fine craft artists are showcased. All work is original and personally handmade by the artist in the show and is juried by art professionals with 120+ years combined experience. There will be a family area for kids to make and take home artwork of their own. Expect beautiful art, a wonderful crowd and tons of awesome nearby food. Orchard Lake Fine Art Show is a Michigan summer staple you won't want to miss.
    • Website: http://hotworks.org
    • Dates: 07/28/2018 to 07/29/2018
    • Phone: 248-684-2613
    • 2018 Family Reunion Seminar
    • Learn how to plan the perfect family reunion in metro Detroit!

      Seminar highlights include:

      • Reunion Planning 101
      • Social Media 101
      • Suggested reunion activities and events
      • How to receive free items for your reunion
      • Free planning kit and a chance to win prizes!

      You will also meet with representatives from attractions, hotels, restaurants, T-shirt vendors and other service providers at our trade show.

    • Website: https://visitdetroit.com/family-reunions/family-reunion-seminar/
    • Dates: 10/13/2018 to 10/14/2018