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    • Unsettling Histories: Legacies of Slavery and Colonialism
    • Organized as a response to the Museum’s recent acquisition of Titus Kaphar’s "Flay (James Madison)," this upcoming reinstallation of one of our most prominent gallery spaces forces us to grapple with our collection of European and American art, 1650-1850. In recent times, growing public awareness of the continued reverberations of the legacy of slavery and colonization has challenged museums to examine the uncomfortable histories contained in our collections, and challenged the public to probe the choices we make about those stories. Choices about which artists you see in our galleries, choices about what relevant facts we share about the works, and choices about what - out of an infinite number of options - we don’t say about them. Pieces in this exhibition were made at a time when the world came to be shaped by the ideologies of colonial expansion and Western domination. And yet, that history and the stories of those marginalized do not readily appear in the still lives and portraits on display here. By grappling with what is visible and what remains hidden, we are forced to examine whose stories and histories are prioritized and why. In this online exhibition, you can explore our efforts to deeply question the Museum’s collection and our own past complicity in favoring colonial voices. In the Museum gallery, you’ll be able to experience the changes we’re making to the physical space to highlight a more honest version of European and American history. By challenging our own practice, and continuing to add to what we know and what we write about the works we display, UMMA tells a more complex and more complete story of this nation - one that unsettles, and fails to settle for, simple narratives. "Invisible things are not necessarily ‘not there’.... Certain absences are so stressed, so ornate, so planned, they call attention to themselves; arrest us with intentionality and purpose, like neighborhoods that are defined by the population held away from them" - Toni Morrison
    • Website: https://umma.umich.edu/exhibitions/2021/unsettling-histories-legacies-of-slavery-and-colonialism
    • Dates: 01/01/2021 to 12/31/2023
    • Phone: 734-764-0395
    • We Write to You About Africa
    • Following years of research into the Museum’s and University of Michigan’s relationships with Africa and African art collections, "We Write To You About Africa" is a complete reinstallation and doubling of the Museum’s space dedicated to African art. Featuring a wide range of artworks—from historic Yoruba and Kongo figures to contemporary works by African and African American artists, such as Sam Nhlengenthwa, Masimba Hwati, Jon Onye Lockard and Shani Peters—the exhibition directly addresses the complex and difficult histories inherent to African art collections in the Global North, including their entanglements with colonization and global efforts to repatriate African artworks to the continent. Art collections, by their very nature, can not be anything other than subjective. With "We Write To You About Africa," we examine the subjective ways UMMA and the University of Michigan as a whole have collected and presented art from and connected to the African diaspora. Drawn from art collections across the U-M campus, a special section of the exhibition highlights how the founding of the Department of Afroamerican and African Studies (DAAS) and the African Studies Center (ASC) impacted U–M’s collecting practices. This section includes an exciting and ongoing project—contemporary African artists, scholars, and curators will be asked to write about their work on postcards, in their first language, and mail them to UMMA where they will be displayed alongside their works. "We Write To You About Africa" will be a reinstallation of the Museum’s Robert and Lillian Montalto Bohlen Gallery of African art and the connected Alfred A Taubman Gallery II. It is slated to open in 2021 and will be on view indefinitely.
    • Website: https://umma.umich.edu/exhibitions/2021/we-write-to-you-about-africa
    • Dates: 08/21/2021 to 12/31/2023
    • Phone: 734-764-0395
    • You Are Here
    • Welcome back to the museum. We've missed you. On March 16, 2020, we closed our doors, just six days after the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. We didn’t know for how long. At that point there were twelve confirmed COVID-19 cases in Washtenaw County. We weren’t wearing masks because we didn’t fully understand how the virus is transmitted. We reopened to the public 488 days later, on June 17, 2021. While it is exciting to be together again and to see the world slowly reopen, we are also deeply impacted by what we’ve been through. This exhibition holds both of those feelings. The works of art in this show were selected because you really need to experience them in person, to be immersed in their textures, patterns, colors, and ideas. The exhibition is designed to remind visitors to be present where they are: to look and feel and be at UMMA, in person at the museum. It also reminds visitors where they aren’t: at home, isolated, connecting with each other virtually. The centerpiece of the exhibition—Kehinde Wiley’s portrait of Keshawn Warren standing in front of a vibrant floral background—exemplifies the idea of being present in oneself. Elsewhere you’ll find experiences for all of your senses. Come visit and play the Harry Bertoia sound sculpture to announce your presence in the gallery. After all, you are here. Jennifer M. Friess Associate Curator of Photography Plan your visit: https://umma.umich.edu/plan-your-visit
    • Website: https://umma.umich.edu/exhibitions/2021/you-are-here
    • Dates: 10/13/2021 to 05/07/2023
    • Phone: 734-764-0395
    • Meadow Brook Tours
    • Meadow Brook tours take visitors on a journey through time to learn about the historic mansion and the people who lived and worked there in the 20th century. A National Historic Landmark, Meadow Brook Hall is a museum, cultural center and wedding and events venue. Built in 1929, Meadow Brook represents one of the finest examples of Tudor-revival architecture in America, and is especially renowned for its superb craftsmanship, architectural detailing and grand scale. From exquisite décor to practical details, the 88,000-square foot, 110-room mansion is sure to enchant visitors. Our lively collection of tours are available throughout the year. All Meadow Brook tour tickets must be booked online in advance.  Guided House Tour Guided Behind-the-Scenes Tour Flashlight Tour Self-Guided Touring
    • Website: https://meadowbrookhall.org/tours/
    • Dates: 02/03/2023 to 05/28/2023
    • Phone: 248-364-6200
    • Disney Animation: Immersive Experience
    • Walt Disney Animation Studios recently announced that it will collaborate with Lighthouse Immersive Studios, the producers of the blockbuster Immersive Van Gogh, to develop Disney Animation: Immersive Experience, which is going to Lighthouse ArtSpace, Detroit and across North America in late 2022/early 2023. Tickets to this one-of-a-kind immersive experience starts at $39.99 and are on sale in Detroit at disneyimmersive.com
    • Website: https://lighthouseimmersive.com/disney/
    • Dates: 02/09/2023 to 05/14/2023
    • Phone: (586) 242-9425
    • Scooby-Doo!™ Mansion Mayhem!
    • For over five decades, the members of Mystery Inc. have shown that through courage, teamwork, and ingenuity, even the toughest mysteries can be solved. They have another mystery on their hands in Scooby-Doo!™ Mansion Mayhem! A jewel-thieving ghost has dodged the police and was last seen in this spooky mansion. Can you meddling kids (and grown-ups, too!) help the gang solve the mystery in this immersive exhibit?
    • Website: https://www.thehenryford.org/current-events/calendar/scooby-doo!-mansion-mayhem
    • Dates: 02/12/2023 to 04/09/2023
    • Phone: (313) 982-6001
    • Achievement: African American Accomplishments and Contributions in Automotive
    • The multi-channel experience was developed to help educate the community about Black contributions to the global automotive industry. This installment of the exhibit features 19 African Americans whose experiences created, shaped or changed the automotive industry. It includes vehicles, artifacts, images and biographical information for the individuals and their contributions.
    • Website: https://www.automotivehalloffame.org/event/achievement-exhibit-opening-day/
    • Dates: 02/25/2023 to 04/15/2023
    • Phone: 313-240-4000
    • T.Barb & Friends Comedy Show
    • T.Barb is one of comedy’s funniest and fastest growing stars. Always known for being hilarious, and blazing comedy stages, she is the one to watch. Featured on Amazon Prime, Fox News, BET Plus, NBC with a cameo on America’s Got Talent, Keep Your Distance, Hour Detroit, BLAC, The Detroit News, Michigan Chronicle, NPR, Tubi & more, she is now joining The Detroit House of Comedy family with her T.Barb & Friends monthly showcase! T.Barb & Friends will feature some of the best local and nationally touring comedians on one show, with a focus on inclusion. Each month will boast a dynamic mix of hilarity, hosted by T.Barb with a few live surprises. T.Barb & Friends will be a fun and interactive night full of laughter that you don't want to miss!
    • Dates: 03/01/2023 to 08/31/2023
    • Phone: 313-550-8962
    • University Liggett School Kindergarten Car Design Show
    • Opening March 10 in the Teague Gallery, we welcome the incredible work of University Liggett School students from Miss Nicole Beaudry’s kindergarten class, who explored how cars are made and designed. On display will be the phenomenal car creations conceptualized by the students. This exhibit is free to visitors and will be on display March 10 through May 29, 2023.
      The exhibit is the result of the school’s Project Work, which builds context and connection between students and new information. For example, collaboration happens often between classroom academics and art class, making for a more meaningful experience for the student. This same level of integration between “knowing” and “doing” occurs in other Lower School academic focus areas, like music, physical education and technology.  
      HOW DID THIS PROJECT COME ABOUT?
      In the first week of school, Miss Beaudry observed the children playing with Matchbox and Hotwheels cars, comparing the designs to find the “coolest” cars. The students were also propelling cars off the furniture, so there was interest in the aerodynamics of cars, as well. Based on this the class started exploring the body styles of cars. Because car bodies can be difficult for five and six-year-olds to conceptualize, Miss Beaudry started by talking with them about different types of shapes and looking at different shapes of vehicles.  
      The class continued to focus on the shapes in car design by thinking about their vehicle in 3-D versus a 2-D drawing. They were encouraged to think about how they could draw shapes to make the body of their car. This involved discussions about symmetry and proportion. When the students printed their drawings, it would be easier for them to think about changes they might make. All of these provocations are an important part of Project Work; the teacher is there to help the children discover, not to teach the students a specific subject matter.  
      After all of their hard – and fun – work, the students were ready to present their creations to the public! They held their own “Auto Show” at school to display their creations in different states of rendering – 3D printing, clay and 2D drawings – to parents, teachers, partners and media.   Now you can enjoy their creativity when you visit the Teague Gallery inside the Visitor Center at Ford House March 10 through May 29, 2023.  

      SPECIAL THANKS

        Ford Design Bob Galen: Design Resource Manager Andrew Fulford: Design Operation Mike Smith: Digital Design, R&D Manger Ross Aqualina, John O’Conner, Steve Hartwig: Clay Modelers   College of Creative Studies Don Tuski: President Shannon McPartlon: Executive Director, Office of Partnerships Paul Snyder: Chairperson, Transportation Design Department Jason White: Assistant Professor   Autoweek Wes Raynal: Editor and Writer   Stahl Family and Stahl Automotive Collective   Jody Ingle   University Liggett School Mike Medvinsky: Dean of Pedagogy and Innovation Nicole Beaudry: Kindergarten Teacher
    • Website: https://www.fordhouse.org/visit/exhibitions/teague-gallery/
    • Dates: 03/10/2023 to 05/29/2023
    • Phone: 313-884-4222
    • Choco Town Detroit
    • Welcome to Choco Town...an immersive journey into a sweet village! Get ready to explore a sensorial journey in this peculiar village full of interactive experiences, taste bud-tingling treats, photo ops and many more surprises! Interact with the locals and unveil the secrets of the town at this appetizing experience for all ages. Immerse yourself in a chocolate city that will engage your five senses. Use your taste, touch, sight, and smell, and let your imagination loose as you interact freely with everything in the space. Taste a selection of mouthwatering treats, learn all about the fascinating world of chocolate, and even discover your very own chocolate personality through a series of fun and interactive taste challenges! There are various stops on the tour through this flavorful village: the BonBon Boulevard, the Choco & Sons Butcher Shop, and the Gummy Bear Spa are just a few of them. Journey through them all and find unique photo ops!
    • Website: https://thechocotown.com/detroit/#tickets
    • Dates: 03/16/2023 to 06/10/2023
    • Transfers
    • Cristofer and Clarence, two young men from the South Bronx, are up for the same scholarship to an Ivy League university. They must successfully make it through their interviews for a shot at changing the course of their lives. As they approach their big opportunity, they face their shared history and wrestle with what it means to succeed.
    • Website: https://www.detroitreptheatre.com/
    • Dates: 03/17/2023 to 04/23/2023
    • Phone: (313) 868-1347
    • Ramadan Suhoor Festival 2023
    • Founded in 2018, the Ramadan Suhoor Festival serves as a landmark annual event centered around the observance of the suhoor tradition of the holy month of Ramadan. The ethos of the Suhoor Festivalis Anchored in three pillars of the Islamic tradition: Unity: By honoring rites and traditions of the holy of Ramadan that are shared among all Muslims, such as Quran recitation, alms-giving, and observing the fast, the Suhoor Festival strives to promote intra-faith fellowship and camaraderie,strengthening the bonds of ukhuwwahor brother/sisterhood within the Muslim community. Community: The Suhoor Festival functions as a family-friendly space for communal gathering, reinforcing the Quranic principle of khilafah—that God vested us, individually and collectively,with the responsibility to act as stewards of the earth, including stewardship of our families and community. Charity: Islam is a religious tradition rooted in charity, not only as a means of helping the poor, but as a sacred act of self-purification, where the act of giving of oneself is not merely a secular humanist gesture, but rather, a realization of the sacred principle where, by virtue of Divine origin, thy neighbor as thyself. Accordingly, the Ramadan Suhoor Festival is committed to honoring the sacred tradition of charity and almsgiving during the month of Ramadan.
    • Website: https://ramadansuhoorfest.com/
    • Dates: 03/24/2023 to 04/15/2023
    • Lillian Schwartz: Whirlwind of Creativity
    • Lillian Schwartz: Whirlwind of Creativity is a career-retrospective exhibition showcasing the groundbreaking work of multimedia artist Lillian Schwartz.   Recognized for existing at the forefront of the digital art movement in the late 1960s, Lillian Schwartz broke barriers throughout her career in a field that was heavily dominated by men. Eager to bridge art, science and technology, Lillian worked at a time when artists were forced to defend computer-based artwork as a viable medium — while also actively trying to push its boundaries.   Featuring over 100 artifacts, Lillian Schwartz: Whirlwind of Creativity explores three core themes across the artist’s life and career, including rarely shown mixed-media works, studio equipment, and large-scale film and video projections.
       
      Moving Forward How did Lillian's upbringing influence her journey to discover her creative voice? Explore early works that featured mechanical movement or motion themes.   Making Art in a Science Lab What was the impact of Lillian's invitation to visit Bell Laboratories, a renowned research facility in New Jersey? Uncover Lillian's learning process during her first two years at Bell as she used new techniques to create computer-assisted art.   The Limits and Possibilities of Machines Lillian saw computers as exciting tools full of possibilities and sought out the limitations of technology to embrace glitches, feedback and happy mistakes.   Today, art and media historians celebrate Lillian Schwartz as a pioneer who found innovative uses for new digital tools, producing revolutionary and genre-defying works of art.   We invite you to celebrate Lillian's innovative body of work at Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation. The exhibition will also mark the debut of our new Collections Gallery, built specifically to host exhibitions of pieces from The Henry Ford’s own collections.   Lillian Schwartz: Whirlwind of Creativity is curated by Kristen Gallerneaux, curator of communications & information technology at The Henry Ford.  
      Photo Credit THF629001
      Artists' Proof from "Beyond Picasso" by Lillian F. Schwartz, 1988 / front
    • Website: https://www.thehenryford.org/current-events/calendar/lillian-schwartz-whirlwind-of-creativity/?utm_campaign=enews_march_1_2023&utm_medium=email&utm_source=ipost
    • Dates: 03/25/2023 to 01/01/2024
    • Phone: 313-982-6001
    • Easter Bunny Visits
    • Easter Bunny Is Hoppin’ to It at Bronner's! Easter Bunny visits at Bronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland will run March 25 through April 8 in section 8. Bunny’s hours will be Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to noon, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., and 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Bunny’s Saturday hours will be 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with brief carrot breaks. Sunday hours for the Easter Bunny will be noon to 4:30 p.m. with brief carrot breaks. April 7, Good Friday, the Easter Bunny will appear from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., and 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Bronner’s will be closed noon to 3 p.m. Good Friday and all day Easter Sunday.
    • Website: https://www.bronners.com/events-calendar
    • Dates: 03/25/2023 to 04/08/2023
    • Phone: 989-652-9931
    • Easter Bunny at The Village of Rochester Hills
    • The Easter Bunny will be visiting The Village of Rochester Hills inside the beautifully decorated Spring themed Gazebo in Festival Park. All visits are walk-ups and will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. Guests are asked to bring their own cameras as a photographer will not be present. New this year, children who visit the Easter Bunny will be invited to take part in a FREE Scavenger Hunt around The Village. Children can pick up their scavenger hunt instructional sheets from the Easter Bunny himself. Guests will be encouraged to find bunny shaped graphics in store windows around The Village which will lead them to their final destination, where they will pick up a special surprise that the Easter Bunny has waiting for them. The Easter Bunny will be at The Village on the following days and times. Scavenger Hunt surprises will only be available during these dates and times as well. Surprise items are available while supplies last. Sunday, March 26: 12 p.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, April 1: 12 p.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, April 2: 12 p.m.-6 p.m. Friday, April 7: 12 p.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, April 8: 12 p.m.-6 p.m. *The Easter Bunny will be set up inside The Gazebo in Festival Park. *Scavenger Hunt sheets can be picked up from the Easter Bunny with participating stores located throughout The Village. Visits with the Easter Bunny and Bunny Scavenger Hunt experiences are FREE to all guests. Guests are encouraged to bring your own camera as photographers will not be provided.
    • Website: https://thevorh.com/events
    • Dates: 03/26/2023 to 04/08/2023
    • Phone: 248-375-9451
    • Chicago
    • After 25 years, CHICAGO is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one show-stopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen. No wonder CHICAGO has been honored with 6 Tony Awards®, 2 Olivier Awards, a Grammy®, and thousands of standing ovations. As we celebrate our 25th anniversary — you’ve got to come see why the name on everyone’s lips is still … CHICAGO.
    • Website: https://www.broadwayindetroit.com/shows/chicago
    • Dates: 03/28/2023 to 04/02/2023
    • Phone: (313) 872-1000
    • Comedian Vicki Barbolak with Justin Pedick
    • Vicki Barbolak is one of America’s funniest and most authentic comedians. She was a fan favorite and top 10 finalist on Season 13 of America's Got Talent in 2018 on NBC. Howie Mandel told Vicki and America, “I think you just came up with your own sitcom, you’re wonderful I love you.” And Simon said, “I think you’re the best comedian we’ve had on this show.” Vicki was also featured on the 2019 AGT Champions show. When Vicki was 38 years young, she saw an ad for a stand-up comedy class. That class changed her life. Vicki quickly realized that making people laugh gave her more happiness than she ever dreamed possible. After a few years of open mic nights, Vicki was taken under the wing of Mitzi Shore, owner of The Comedy Store where Vicki developed as a Comedian. E! Entertainment, in its True Hollywood Story of the Comedy Store and its owner, Mitzi Shore, predicted Vicki would be the next “breakout star” to come out of that famed institution.Drawing on her roller-coaster life of working in a family carpet business owned by her dad, a former Pittsburgh Steeler, dueling with ex-husbands who think alimony is an Italian ice-cream flavor and raising two great kids all while living in the ultra posh Vista Manor Trailer Park near San Diego. Vicki has created a comic persona that has earned her well-deserved praise. She is considered unique both in the character she has created as well as the fresh material she consistently delivers. In 2007 Vicki won Nickelodeon’s “America’s Funniest Mom” show hosted by Roseanne Barr. Roseanne was so impressed that she hired Vicki as one of her writers and requested that Vicki open for her at the New York New York Casino in Las Vegas. In addition to being crowned as America’s Funniest Mom, Mark Ross and Bob Reid, Talent Coordinators for the Jay Leno Show selected Vicki for the 2010 Jay Leno Laugh Squad. Family Circle Magazine’s September 2011 Issue profiles Vicki as an Expert in Joke Telling for their feature article, “How to Do Anything Better”. Since being on AGT, Vicki Barbolak has embarked on an international tour and is selling out shows everywhere.
    • Website: https://www.comedycastle.com/event/vicki-barbolak/mark-ridleys-comedy-castle/royal-oak/
    • Dates: 03/30/2023 to 04/01/2023
    • Phone: 248-542-9900
    • Jader Conducts Stravinsky’s Firebird
    • Stravinsky’s Firebird, awash in orchestral colors, crackles with wild rhythms and an iridescent finale. Violinist Anne Akiko Meyers commissioned Arturo Márquez—one of today’s leading Mexican composers—to write Fandango, a mariachi-inspired concerto, for which he drew on his childhood immersion in that style (his father was a mariachi musician). Inspired by a visit to a ballroom in Veracruz, Márquez’s Danzón No. 2 sways with animated dance rhythms. The program opens with a dramatic selection from Khachaturian’s ballet about the gladiator who led a slave uprising in ancient Rome.
    • Website: https://www.dso.org/events-and-tickets/events/22-23-spring/stravinskys-the-firebird
    • Dates: 03/30/2023 to 04/01/2023
    • Phone: 313-576-5111
    • They Did It
    • A stage play written, directed and produced by Anthony Brogdon. The play is a series of 11 skits about the life of some rich black folks who lived in the 1800's. Talented actors will inspire, educate and entertain you. This play is suitable for all ages.
    • Website: https://businessintheblack.net/they-did-it-1
    • Dates: 03/31/2023 to 04/02/2023
    • Phone: 313-704-5612
    • Jay Jurden with Matt Conn & Moni Valentini
    • Comedian, actor and Emmy nominated writer Jay Jurden is currently a staff writer for The Problem With Jon Stewart on Apple TV + . His standup has been featured previously on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in addition to CBS’ The Late Late Show with James Corden, The Drew Barrymore Show and Comedy Central. In 2019, Jay was selected to be a New Face as part of the prestigious Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal and in 2022, Jay was asked to return as one of Variety’s 10 Comics To Watch.
    • Website: https://www.comedycastle.com/event/jay-jurden/mark-ridleys-comedy-castle/royal-oak/
    • Dates: 04/06/2023 to 04/08/2023
    • Phone: 248-542-9900
    • Cabaret

    • Book by Joe Masteroff, Music by John Kander, Lyrics by Fred Ebb

      On the STAGE at the Hilberry Gateway The Broadway blockbuster, Cabaret, is daring, provocative and exuberantly entertaining.  Cabaret explores life of Bohemian Berlin as the 1920's draw to a close.  In the Kit Kat Club, a memorable Master of Ceremonies welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget all their troubles at the Cabaret. With bawdy songs and wry commentary, Cabaret has thrilled audiences for over 50 years. Contains mature subject matter. Performance Schedule
      • 8 p.m. Friday, April 7
      • 2 p.m. Saturday, April 8
      • 8 p.m. Saturday, April 8
      • 3 p.m. Sunday, April 9
      • 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 12
      • 7 p.m. Thursday, April 13
      • 8 p.m. Friday, April 14
      • 2 p.m. Saturday, April 15
      • 8 p.m. Saturday, April 15
    • Website: https://theatreanddance.wayne.edu/2022-2023/cabaret
    • Dates: 04/07/2023 to 04/15/2023
    • Phone: 313-577-3508
    • Ainadamar

    • One of opera’s most original voices lets passion and poetry overflow.

      Flamenco, rumba rhythms, and classical singing are woven together by one of today’s most exciting composers, Osvaldo Golijov.  Ainadamar (“Fountain of Tears”) tells the tragic story of legendary poet, playwright, and national icon Federico Garcia Lorca, assassinated by fascists during the Spanish Civil War.  The score is “destined to be among the great musical achievements of our time,” raves the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
    • Website: https://detroitopera.org/season-schedule/ainadamar/
    • Dates: 04/08/2023 to 04/16/2023
    • Phone: 313-237-7464
    • 2023 Graduate Degree Exhibition of Cranbrook Academy of Art
    • The innovative work from the next generation of architects, artists, and designers will be on display at the "2023 Graduate Degree Exhibition of Cranbrook Academy of Art." The Degree Exhibition showcases pieces that are the culmination of two years of studio work from a diverse group of graduates as they launch their careers. The show opens to the public on Sunday, April 9, with a special ArtMembers’ Preview Day on Saturday, April 8. The show will close on Sunday, May 14, 2023.
    • Website: https://cranbrookartmuseum.org/exhibition/2023-graduate-degree-exhibition-of-cranbrook-academy-of-art/
    • Dates: 04/09/2023 to 04/14/2023
    • Phone: 248-645-3323
    • Downtown Detroit Art and Architecture Walking Tour
    • From art-deco skyscrapers & modernist masterpieces to large-scale sculptures & non-traditional canvases Downtown Detroit is full of jaw-dropping art & architecture. On this two-hour tour, you’ll explore some of the great contributions of both prolific architects and emerging artists while our expert guide puts it all in context along the way. You’ll visit The Belt Art Alley, see the works of some of the nation's most influential Black artists, discuss the Spirit of Detroit and experience the grandeur of the majestic Guardian Building. Whether you’ve lived in Detroit your whole life or are visiting for the first time, this tour will show you why Detroit is the only city in the U.S. to be named a UNESCO City of Design. Total Walking Distance = ~1.5 miles Tour Duration: ~2.5 hours Weather Policy: Tours will occur indefinitely, rain or shine, unless a severe weather warning is issued by the national weather service on the date of the tour for the time of the tour. Weather related cancellation or ticket transfer requests will not be approved unless submitted at least 48 hours in advance of the event start time. If a severe weather warning or event causes the tour to be canceled, City Institute will offer to transfer participant tickets to another date or provide a refund. Accessibility: We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. To request accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact hello@thecityinstitute.com at least 2 weeks prior to your desired event. This tour is produced by City Institute. Please visit www.thecityinstitute.com to hear interviews with Detroit residents, community leaders, and small business owners or to schedule a tour for your group on any number of topics. Want to send someone a gift certificate to use for tickets to any of these dates? Purchase those here: https://www.thecityinstitute.com/gift-cards
    • Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/downtown-detroit-art-and-architecture-walking-tour-tickets-482490380717
    • Dates: 04/09/2023 to 11/05/2023
    • Phone: 313-883-9141
    • She Kills Monsters

    • By Qui Nguyen

      Allesee Dance Theatre

      She Kills Monsters tells the story of a young woman embarking on a fantastical Dungeons and Dragons adventure in pursuit of understanding her late younger sister.  Set in 1995, this story goes back and forth between the real world and the world of D&D. She Kills Monsters is a one act comedic adventure/drama that addresses themes of familial bonds, LGBTQ+ issues, and the struggles of being an outcast.
    • Website: https://theatreanddance.wayne.edu/theunderground
    • Dates: 04/14/2023 to 04/15/2023
    • Phone: 313-577-3508
    • Beethoven’s Third Piano Concerto & Bruckner’s Forth
    • Stephen Hough, whom The Guardian calls “a whole orchestra in himself,” performs Beethoven’s Third Piano Concerto. It is a piece full of stunning moments, such as the first movement’s tempestuous chords giving way to ethereal trills in the piano’s high register. Markus Stenz leads the orchestra in Bruckner’s Fourth Symphony, almost overwhelming in its grandeur, with majestic horn calls and mesmerizing themes.
    • Website: https://www.dso.org/events-and-tickets/events/22-23-spring/beethoven-and-bruckner
    • Dates: 04/14/2023 to 04/16/2023
    • Phone: 313-576-5111
    • Reparations of the Heart: Recent Work Done by Kristin Anahit Cass Exhibition
    • This exhibition features the remarkable photography of Chicago- based artist Kristin Anahit Cass. As noted by Lori Waxman in New City, Cass’s “portraits of both people and places are composed with a tender straightforwardness that befits each particular subject. Instead of the aestheticized ruins of disaster porn, moments of human resilience shine through alongside the trauma.”
    • Website: https://library.umd.umich.edu/stamelos/
    • Dates: 04/14/2023 to 06/25/2023
    • Phone: 248-756-8619
    • Comedian Ian Bagg with Nate Armbruster & Tyler Nissen
    • Ian Bagg started his comedy career in his native country, Canada. He proceeded to do all the show business things that every successful Canadian entertainer does. He went to a “Hockey Night in Canada” game on a Saturday night, performed at the “Montreal Comedy Festival,” kissed a fish in New Foundland and a “Comedy Now” special on CTV. So, what does a Canadian do when he has done it all? He boards a train to New York City, lives in a youth hostel and ends up on “Late Night with Conan O’Brien,” “The Late Late show with Craig Ferguson” and “Tonight Show with Jay Leno.” It is not always fun and games. He was forced to do “Make Me Laugh,” “Showcase Comics with Louie Anderson,” “Fridays” on NBC and the “Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn.”  
    • Website: https://www.comedycastle.com/event/ian-bagg-early-show/mark-ridleys-comedy-castle/royal-oak/
    • Dates: 04/14/2023 to 04/15/2023
    • Phone: 248-542-9900
    • Comedian Carmen Morales with Richard Mathis & Nicholas Tenaglia
    • Carmen Morales has a captivating style which incorporates opinionated quick wit and outlandish ideals. Taking from family, friends and people from everyday encounters, she transforms personal experiences into hilarious commentary which leaves the audience doubled over in laughter. With a perfect combination of assertiveness, like-ability and vulnerability she has been well received by audiences internationally. She's been seen in on Showtime, IFC, HBO Latino, Freeform, Hulu and The World Famous Comedy Store in Los Angeles regularly. She’s been heard on Netflix is a Joke on Sirius XM radio, on The Church of What’s Happening Now with Joey Diaz, Getting Doug with High, & on her own hit podcast, “No Sir I Don’t Like it.” She's also headlined the San Diego Comedy Festival, Altercation Comedy Festival, Scruffy City Comedy Festival, and been featured in the New York Times. She has produced her own traveling comedy show, as well as performed in comedy clubs, colleges, military bases, strip malls, indie shows, dive bars, towns no one has ever heard of across the country.
    • Website: https://www.comedycastle.com/event/carmen-morales/mark-ridleys-comedy-castle/royal-oak/
    • Dates: 04/20/2023 to 04/22/2023
    • Phone: 248-542-9900
    • Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show!
    • Grab the sticky geckos, break out the duck cakes, and alert the grannies! It’s time to meet the much-loved Heeler family, who will be coming to theaters all across the United States with the Bluey live show, Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show! The Emmy® Award-winning animated preschool series, which airs on Disney Junior, Disney Channel, and Disney+, will be “taking the show on the road” to theaters all across the U.S., including the Fox Theatre for five performances from Friday, April 21 through Sunday, April 23, 2023. Comerica Bank is the exclusive presenting partner of the Fox Theatre. Fans of all ages will get to see Bluey, Bingo, Bandit, and Chilli as they’ve never seen them before, as the Heelers embark on their very first live theater show in the U.S. featuring puppetry, live actors, and iconic sets. Based on an original new story written by Bluey creator Joe Brumm, Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show also contains new music by Bluey composer, Joff Bush. “After seeing the amazing reaction the show received during its Australia run, we are delighted to bring this standout live theater show to U.S. audiences,” said director Rosemary Myers of Windmill Theatre Co. “We know how much love there is out there for Bluey and are thrilled and honored to translate these brilliant characters into the three-dimensional world and to share this special experience with fans throughout America.” Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show is presented by BBC Studios and Andrew Kay in association with Windmill Theatre Co. The stage show enjoyed much success in the home market of Australia, where it premiered in Bluey’s hometown Brisbane and went on to perform 447 times across 65 venues, including the Sydney Opera House.​​​​​​ Wackadoo! Emmy® Award-Winning Phenomenon Bluey Brings First Live Stage Show To The Fox Theatre April 21-23, 2023
    • Website: https://www.313presents.com/events/detail/blueys-big-play
    • Dates: 04/21/2023 to 04/23/2023
    • Phone: 313-471-7000
    • Handcrafters Spring Fling
    • 75 of the highest quality artists from around the Midwest will be on hand for the 44th annual Spring Fling Handmade Market presented by Handcrafters. One of the longest-running and most renowned art and craft markets in Michigan, the Spring Fling is your opportunity to stock up on Easter gifts, spring home decor, apparel, jewelry, specialty food and more! - Hourly door prize raffles - Ample Free parking -10 minutes from downtown Northville/ Community Center -Drinks, cocktails, and on-site cafe -Discounted room rates for out-of-town exhibitors -Open floor plan that is handicap accessible -Easy access from highways I-96 and I-275 -More restrooms and space
    • Website: https://www.hcshows.com/spring-fling
    • Dates: 04/21/2023 to 04/22/2023
    • Phone: 810-484-2950
    • Hollywood Rocks
    • Hear the DSO perform iconic songs from memorable movies and binge-worthy series, all in one concert. Featuring music from A Star Is Born, Tommy, Stranger Things, Rocketman, Bohemian Rhapsody, Back to the Future, Rock of Ages, Mad Men, and Yesterday.
    • Website: https://www.dso.org/events-and-tickets/events/22-23-spring/hollywood-rocks
    • Dates: 04/21/2023 to 04/22/2023
    • Phone: 313-576-5111
    • Private Lives by Noel Coward
    • The Inspired Acting Company sets sail by proudly offering one of the most stylish, witty, and humorous plays ever written. Ex-spouses, Elyot and Amanda, find themselves honeymooning with their new spouses, Sybil and Victor, in adjacent hotel rooms. Unable to resist their passion for one another, they immediately run off together to Amanda’s Parisian Apartment. Will their passion for each other last? Will their new spouses find them? Will Amanda’s apartment survive? Find out in this comedy about passion, honeymoon etiquette, and the wisdom of rekindling old flames. Directed by Jeff Thomakos. Featuring Dennis Kleinsmith, Joe Sfair, Jeannine Thompson, Arden Walker and Leanne Young. For tickets, visit https://www.InspiredActing.org, call 248-863-9953, or buy them in person at the box office one hour before show time.
    • Website: https://www.inspiredacting.org/
    • Dates: 04/21/2023 to 05/07/2023
    • Phone: 248-863-9953
    • Annie
    • Holding onto hope when times are tough can take an awful lot of determination, and sometimes, an awful lot of determination comes in a surprisingly small package. Little Orphan Annie has reminded generations of theatergoers that sunshine is always right around the corner, and now the best-loved musical of all time is set to return in a new production – just as you remember it and just when we need it most. ANNIE, directed by Jenn Thompson, features the iconic book and score, written by Tony Award®-winners Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin. This celebration of family, optimism and the American spirit remains the ultimate cure for all the hard knocks life throws your way.
    • Website: https://www.broadwayindetroit.com/shows/annie
    • Dates: 04/25/2023 to 04/30/2023
    • Phone: 313-872-1000
    • PVS Classical: Hadelich & Stravinsky
    • Augustin Hadelich, a violinist whose rhapsodic expressiveness has gained worldwide attention, solos in not one but two works for violin and orchestra. Stravinsky’s concerto blends neoclassical clarity and proportion with rich, playful textures. Violin Concerto in A major, Op. 5, No. 2 by Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, is a delicate work by a contemporary of Mozart and Haydn. JoAnn Falletta also conducts a new piece by Brian Raphael Nabors, as well as Kodály’s work infused with the sounds of Central European folk music.
    • Website: https://www.dso.org/events-and-tickets/events/22-23-spring/hadelich-and-stravinsky
    • Dates: 04/27/2023 to 04/29/2023
    • Phone: 313-576-5111
    • The State Ballet of Georgia

    • A rare US appearance from this world-class ballet company.

      International ballet star Nina Ananiashvili (former prima ballerina with Bolshoi Ballet, The Royal Ballet, and American Ballet Theatre) leads this dynamic group with a program of mostly George Balanchine, considered one of the most important choreographers of the last century, accompanied by full orchestra.
    • Website: https://detroitopera.org/season-schedule/the-state-ballet-of-georgia/
    • Dates: 04/29/2023 to 04/30/2023
    • Phone: 313-237-7464
    • Shen Yun Performing Arts
    • The gong resounds, the curtain opens, and a heavenly scene is right before your eyes. Fairies emerge from a sea of billowing clouds. Mongolians ride on horseback across grasslands as vast as the sky. Classic stories of love and loss, of humor and heroic deeds, come to life. You will be amazed by how vibrant, exciting, and profound classical Chinese culture can be. “An explosion of color and sound...Chinese culture in its fullest flower.” — Charlotte Observer
    • Website: https://zwd.short.gy/Shen-Detroit
    • Dates: 05/04/2023 to 05/07/2023
    • Phone: 313-237-7464
    • Sweat
    • A group of friends who work at a factory in Reading, Pennsylvania land under the crushing weight of a failing economy and changing industry. They discover where loyalties truly lie as they each fight to make ends meet.
    • Website: https://www.detroitreptheatre.com/
    • Dates: 05/05/2023 to 06/25/2023
    • Phone: (313) 868-1347
    • Beethoven’s Eight & Simon’s Trombone Concerto
    • Beethoven’s Eighth Symphony is one of his most jovial works, and contains some of the composer’s cleverest musical humor as well as bouncy dance rhythms with unexpected accents. Principal Trombone Kenneth Thompkins performs the world premiere of a concerto written for him by Carlos Simon, based on Underground Railroad conductor William Still’s account of the hardships and struggles of the enslaved seeking freedom at any cost. The program opens with Brahms’ imaginative variations on a majestic theme.
    • Website: https://www.dso.org/events-and-tickets/events/22-23-spring/beethoven-eight-and-simon-trombone-concerto
    • Dates: 05/05/2023 to 05/07/2023
    • Phone: 313-576-5111
    • Day Out With Thomas™
    • Get ready for a full day of fun at Day Out With Thomas™: The Color Tour! Thomas the Tank Engine™ is pulling into The Henry Ford for three weekends of colorful adventures. Hop aboard an interactive train ride on Thomas, say hello to Sir Topham Hatt™ and get creative in the Color Corner. Experience wide-eyed, memory-making moments on a springtime adventure in Greenfield Village, including storytelling, play areas, lawn games, photo ops, arts and crafts, live music and more. Since Thomas the Tank Engine left the depot more than 60 years ago, Thomas & Friends™ have chugged their way into the hearts of preschoolers and grownups worldwide. Based on “The Railway Series” of classic stories, Thomas & Friends is a rite of passage that inspires childlike imagination while teaching lessons of friendship, exploration and cooperation. Admission to Day Out With Thomas includes a timed ticket to ride on Thomas the Tank Engine and themed programming for your littlest engineer — plus, all-day access to Greenfield Village for over 80 acres of inspiration. New this year, we're offering an early-access 9 a.m. ticket to be the first to ride Thomas. Simply select the 9 a.m. ticket time during checkout for early entry into Day Out With Thomas. Locally Presented by Meijer.
    • Website: https://www.thehenryford.org/current-events/calendar/day-out-with-thomas/?utm_campaign=eblast_patricia_spring_announcement_march_2023&utm_medium=email&utm_source=ipost
    • Dates: 05/06/2023 to 05/21/2023
    • Phone: 313-982-6001
    • Aladdin
    • A WHOLE NEW WORLD The beloved story is brought to thrilling theatrical life in this bold new musical. With just one rub of a magic lamp, Aladdin’s journey sweeps you into a whole new world full of daring adventure, classic comedy and timeless romance. It’s an unforgettable experience that includes all the cherished songs from the Academy Award-winning score and more written especially for Broadway. A WHOLE NEW WAY This brand-new stage production is directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw, and composed by Tony Award winner Alan Menken. It features lyrics penned by the legendary Howard Ashman and Tony Award winner Tim Rice, with book and additional lyrics by Chad Beguelin. Run Time: 2 hours 30 minutes, including intermission Age Recommendation: 6+
    • Website: https://zwd.short.gy/Aladdin-Detroit
    • Dates: 05/09/2023 to 05/14/2023
    • Phone: 313-872-1000
    • Je’Caryous Johnson’s BAPS Live
    • Join the hoodtastic duo, “Nisi” & “Mickey”, as their entrepreneurial dreams quickly turn into a royal reality when their black girl magic turns the ailing millionaire into a vibrant man causing him to praise them as his very own personal Black American Princesses.  
    • Website: https://www.musichall.org/events/Je-Caryous-Johnson-Presents-BAPS-LIVE
    • Dates: 05/12/2023 to 05/14/2023
    • Phone: 313-887-8500
    • Sunset Dinner Cruise
    • Dinner, dancing and a sunset cruise! Entertainment: Motown or DJ entertainment. Please see our website cruise schedule for daily entertainment. A tribute to Detroit's own great Motown music performed live by the "Prolifics" and/or DJ dinner cruises available. Dining: Dinner includes a Carving Station where our chefs will carve to order Prime Rib along with Buffet Entrees of Baked Chicken and Marinated Portabella Mushrooms and sides of Cheese Tortellini, Steamed Fresh Vegetables, Chef's Choice of Potato, Michigan Tossed Salad with add-ons and Dessert. Full-Service Bar for individual purchase of alcohol, soft drinks and specialty beverages! Cruise: The Detroit Princess Riverboat cruises up & down the Detroit River-wonderful view of the Detroit and Windsor skylines. Sites-Belle Isle, Ambassador Bridge, etc. Located on the Detroit Riverfront between Hart Plaza and Huntington Place. Parking and drop off locations listed on our website.
    • Website: https://www.detroitprincess.com/home-page-1.php
    • Dates: 05/13/2023 to 10/01/2023
    • Phone: 517-627-2154
    • Motor City Comic Con
    • Motor City Comic Con (MC3), Michigan’s largest and longest running comic book and pop culture convention since 1989, is thrilled to announce tickets for the May 2023 convention are now on sale. Motor City Comic Con, the biggest and electrifying weekend in Michigan, returns May 19 – 21, 2023 for its 34th year. Appearing at MC3 in May 2023: Catherine Tate - known for her roles in Doctor Who, The Office, and The Catherine Tate Show. The Stars of the superhero series, ARROW:
Stephen Amell - known for his role in the TV series Arrow, based on the DC Comics superhero.   
Emily Bett Rickards - known for her roles in the TV series Arrow, The Flash and Legends of Tomorrow. 
David Ramsey - Detroit native and Mumford High School graduate, known for his roles in the TV series Arrow, Dexter, and Legends of Tomorrow. The voice actors from STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS:
Ashley Eckstein - known for her voice role as Ahsoka Tano in Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
Matt Lanter - known for his voice role as Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars: The Cone Wars, Star Wars Rebels, Star Wars: Forces of Destiny, Lego Star Wars, Disney Infinity, and Star Wars: Battlefront.
James Arnold Taylor - Best known for his versatile vocal roles of Johnny Test, Jedi Knights Obi-Wan Kenobi and Plo Koon as well as Fred Flintstone. Future announcements of celebrity guests, comic guests, exhibitors and events will be announced and posted to https://www.MotorCityComicCon.com in the coming weeks.
    • Website: https://motorcitycomiccon.com
    • Dates: 05/19/2023 to 05/21/2023
    • Phone: 248-426-8059
    • Leila Josefowicz & Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 3
    • Mendelssohn was struck by the rugged landscape of Scotland during a walking tour there, and later infused his Third Symphony with hints of Scottish dances and reminiscences of the countryside. Helen Grime’s Violin Concerto is a study in contrasts—from the frenzy of wild virtuosity to sensitive, reflective melodies—and is played here by Leila Josefowicz, a leading performer of new music for the violin. Conductor and composer Daníel Bjarnason begins with one of his own pieces, inspired by the energy and brightness of the Pacific Ocean.
    • Website: https://www.dso.org/events-and-tickets/events/22-23-spring/josefowicz-and-mendelssohn
    • Dates: 05/19/2023 to 05/20/2023
    • Phone: 313-576-5111
    • Julia Child: A Recipe for Life
    • Julia Child’s insatiable curiosity and tenacious spirit drove her to endlessly try, test, prove and communicate how to make delicious food. Learning to cook empowered Julia, and she in turn empowered others, profoundly transforming American cuisine and food culture. Julia Child: A Recipe for Life explores the key ingredients that led to Julia’s personal evolution and America’s culinary revolution. Visitors will journey through Julia’s life as she explored the world and discovered her sense of curiosity, including the moment that ignited her love for French cuisine and inspired her career. At the heart of the exhibition, Julia’s passion for teaching is explored through her meticulous process of recipe development for Mastering the Art of French Cooking and The French Chef, culminating with her legacy of inspiring chefs of all levels.
    • Website: https://www.thehenryford.org/current-events/calendar/julia-child-a-recipe-for-life/?utm_campaign=eblast_julia_child_exhibit_march_22_2023&utm_medium=email&utm_source=ipost
    • Dates: 05/20/2023 to 09/10/2023
    • Phone: 313-982-6001
    • Six The Musical
    • Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over! SIX has won 23 awards in the 2021/2022 Broadway season, including the Tony Award® for Best Original Score (Music and Lyrics) and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical. The New York Times says SIX “TOTALLY RULES!” (Critic's Pick) and The Washington Post hails SIX as “Exactly the kind of energizing, inspirational illumination this town aches for!” The SIX: LIVE ON OPENING NIGHT Broadway album debuted at Number 1 on the Billboard cast album charts and surpassed 6 Million streams in its first month.
    • Website: https://www.broadwayindetroit.com/shows/six
    • Dates: 05/23/2023 to 06/11/2023
    • Phone: 313-872-1000
    • Respect: A Tribute to Aretha Franklin
    • The story of Aretha Franklin is the story of America in the second half of the twentieth century. Her music, her activism, her faith, and her strength are woven into the fabric of our history. Celebrate the singer, the icon, the leader, and the woman with her greatest hits, including “Respect,” “Chain of Fools,” “Natural Woman,” “Think,” and “Amazing Grace.” The DSO is joined by superb vocalists Tamika Lawrence, Coco Smith, and Blaine Krauss.
    • Website: https://www.dso.org/events-and-tickets/events/22-23-spring/a-tribute-to-aretha-franklin
    • Dates: 05/26/2023 to 05/28/2023
    • Phone: 313-576-5111
    • Movement 2023
    • Each year on Memorial Day weekend, thousands of people from across the globe gather in the birthplace of Techno to celebrate the heritage of Detroit and its musical influence over countless generations - new and old. Movement Music Festival is one of the longest-running dance music events in the world, committed to showcasing authentic electronic music and providing an experience unlike any other. The festival takes place in Hart Plaza – Detroit’s legendary riverfront destination. Photo credit - Movement
    • Website: https://movementfestival.com/
    • Dates: 05/27/2023 to 05/29/2023
    • 2023 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix Presented by Lear
    • The Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear will return home to the Streets of Downtown Detroit, June 2-4, 2023. The event will feature the cars of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES racing in the Chevrolet INDYCAR Grand Prix, the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge, INDY NEXT by Firestone and the Trans Am Series Presented by Pirelli. The event is collectively referred to as the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear.  
    • Website: https://detroitgp.com/
    • Dates: 06/02/2023 to 06/04/2023
    • Phone: 866-464-PRIX
    • Michigan Challenge Balloonfest
    • The Howell Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the 38th Annual Michigan Challenge Balloonfest on June 23, 24, and 25th, a community event that has been enjoyed by families throughout the state for decades. A list of activities taking place throughout the weekend can be found under the THIS YEAR’S EVENT tab and will be updated as the event nears. There will be something for everyone to enjoy! The Howell Area Chamber of Commerce extends a huge thank you to our sponsors, committee members, and community partners for their support, making the return of the Michigan Challenge Balloonfest possible. We are always ready to welcome new sponsors for Balloonfest, if you are interested in a sponsorship opportunity, please contact the Chamber at 517-546-3920.  
    • Website: https://www.michiganchallenge.com/
    • Dates: 06/23/2023 to 06/25/2023
    • Phone: 734-664-9154
    • Morgan Wallen w/ Hardy, Ernest & Bailey Zimmerman | One Night At A Time World Tour
    • Country megastar Morgan Wallen has announced a monumental world tour in 2023 supporting his most recent album 'Dangerous: The Double Album'. The North American portion of his One Night At A Time World Tour kicks off April 15th in Milwaukee and runs into October hitting major U.S. markets like Tampa, Houston, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles and Washington, DC. Canadian shows are planned for Toronto, London, Ottawa, Quebec, Montreal, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Calgary and Vancouver. Joining the tour on select dates will be special guests Hardy, Parker McCollum, Ernest and Bailey Zimmerman.
    • Website: https://zwd.short.gy/Wallen-Detroit
    • Dates: 06/29/2023 to 06/30/2023
    • Phone: 313-262-2000
    • Drake & 21 Savage – It’s All a Blur Tour
    • Four-time Grammy®-award winning and multi-platinum selling artist Drake announced his long-awaited return to the stage with the 2023 “It’s All A Blur” Tour presented by Cash App, Visa and Sprite. Produced by Live Nation, Drake and 21 Savage will perform at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday, July 8 and Sunday, July 9. Both shows are scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at 313Presents.com, LiveNation.com, Drakerelated.com and Ticketmaster.com. “It’s All A Blur” marks Drake’s return to touring since headlining Aubrey & the Three Migos Tour in 2018. The title, a celebration of the last decade, sums up Drake’s sentiment of the unprecedented run as he gets ready to hit the road. In the last five years, Drake has released four albums, including his most recent studio album Her Loss in collaboration with 21 Savage, which reached number one on the Billboard’s 200 chart and had all 16 songs debuted on Billboard’s Hot 100 list.
    • Website: https://www.313presents.com/events/detail/drake-21-savage
    • Dates: 07/08/2023 to 07/09/2023
    • Phone: 313-471-7000
    • Kid Rock with special guest Grand Funk Railroad
    • Kid Rock brings his four-city “No Snowflakes Summer Concert,” to include his hometown of Detroit with special guest Grand Funk Railroad, to Little Caesars Arena on Friday, July 14 and Saturday, July 15. Both shows will begin at 7:30 p.m. Kid Rock is a multi-platinum award-winning American rock ‘n roll icon. His music has been characterized as a melting pot of musical genres; from rap-rock in the ‘90s with singles “Bawitdaba” and “Cowboy,” to the multi-chart hit “Picture,” a collaboration with Sheryl Crow, to the global smash hit, “All Summer Long,” charted at No. 1 in eight countries across Europe and Australia. Rock has sold almost 30 million records worldwide and has earned a reputation as one of the hardest working acts in rock n’ roll, blowing the roofs off arenas and stadiums on countless cross-country tours and treks around the globe. Kid Rock holds the Michigan record for most tickets sold with 150,000 for a run of ten consecutive sold-out shows, and set the Little Caesars Arena attendance record in his hometown of Detroit with 86,893 attendees in six sold-out shows. Kid Rock is also a passionate supporter of those who serve in the US Armed Forces, in addition to many other charitable causes through his Kid Rock Foundation. His newest album, Bad Reputation, was released through his own Top Dog Records label. The album features crowd favorites, “Don’t Tell Me How To Live”, “We The People”, and “My Kind of Country”, a song he co-wrote with Eric Church and Adam Hood.
    • Website: https://www.313presents.com/events/detail/kid-rock
    • Dates: 07/14/2023 to 07/15/2023
    • Phone: 313-471-7000
    • Orchard Lake Fine Art Show
    • With its rolling green hills and lavish homes, West Bloomfield provides an exceptional, tranquil setting for a beautiful art show. Rated one of Money Magazine’s “Best Places to Live” and nestled next to the world-renowned Cranbrook Art Institute, artlovers and patrons keep returning year after year. Located in beautiful West Bloomfield, MI, The Orchard Lake Fine Art Show will showcase up to 150 renowned Juried Artists. Voted one of the top 100 art shows in America. Don’t miss our Youth Art Competition! Every Hot Works Fine Art Show features one-of-a-kind and limited edition artworks in many materials by our participating studio artists who come from the local Orchard Lake/West Bloomfield area, as well as many other top artists from around the country. Every artist is available to meet in person! Wall Art: Wall art pieces come in all sizes from small prints to large statement pieces. Each artist offers originals and prints or giclee in acrylic, watercolors, art photography, digital art, mixed media, and collages in the styles of realism, impressionism, and abstract. Styles: Michigan made art pieces, contemporary art, gulf coast, art nouveau and art deco, still-life, local architecture, nostalgia, abstract art, and more. Sculpture: From tabletop to statement pieces for your garden or foyer. Materials include ceramic, art glass, wood, metal, acrylic, and mixed media. Fine architectural artworks for your home or office. Home Decor: Pure Michigan custom-made furniture, serving platters and cutting boards, wall mirrors, accessory tables, lamps, home accessories, and pillows. Wearable Art & Jewelry: Handcrafted fine jewelry and fashion jewelry in sterling silver, 14k & 18k, cloisonne, cast lost wax, and enamel. Handmade and one-of-a-kind pieces include earrings, bracelets, necklaces and brooches. You can even bring family heirloom jewels to create a new custom designed piece. Shop for wearable fiber, wovens, handpainted silk and more.
    • Website: https://artsandeducationinc.org/event/orchard-lake-fine-art-show-jul-29-30-2023/
    • Dates: 07/29/2023 to 07/30/2023
    • 50th Arab and Chaldean Festival
    • The Arab and Chaldean festival will take place at Hart Plaza in Downtown Detroit July 29th and 30th, 2023. It is the largest Arab and Chaldean American cultural event in North America. This year we will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary in the city of Detroit. Each year thousands of people from all ages attend the festival during the two day event activities. The festival features a variety of ethnic food, cultural gallery and impressive Middle Eastern live performance which will include Star Singers, folklore Dancers, also Clown for Children’s and fashion show scheduled on Sunday, July 30th, at 7 p.m.
    • Website: https://www.arabandchaldeanfestival.com
    • Dates: 07/29/2023 to 07/30/2023
    • Phone: 248-960-9956
    • Funny Girl
    • WELCOME TO MUSICAL THEATER COMEDY HEAVEN! Featuring one of the most iconic scores of all time by Jule Styne and Bob Merrill, a revised book from Harvey Fierstein based on the original classic by Isobel Lennart, tap choreography by Ayodele Casel, choreography by Ellenore Scott, and direction from Michael Mayer, this love letter to the theatre has the whole shebang! The sensational cast, starring Drama Desk Award nominee Lea Michele as Fanny Brice, Tony Award®️ nominee Ramin Karimloo, Tony Award nominee Tovah Feldshuh and Jeff Award winner Jared Grimes, dazzles with the songs “Don’t Rain On My Parade,” “I’m the Greatest Star,” and “People.” This bittersweet comedy is the story of the indomitable Fanny Brice, a girl from the Lower East Side who dreamed of a life on the stage. Everyone told her she’d never be a star, but then something funny happened—she became one of the most beloved performers in history, shining brighter than the brightest lights of Broadway.
    • Website: https://zwd.short.gy/Girl-Detroit
    • Dates: 09/26/2023 to 10/08/2023
    • Phone: 313-872-1000
    • Handcrafters Fall Fair
    • 80 of the highest quality artists from around the Midwest will be on hand for the 44th annual Fall Fair Handmade Market presented by Handcrafters. One of the longest-running and most renowned art and craft markets in Michigan, the Fall Fair is your opportunity to stock up on, fall home decor, apparel, jewelry, specialty food and more! - Hourly door prize raffles - Ample Free parking -10 minutes from downtown Northville/ Community Center -Drinks, cocktails, and on-site cafe -Discounted room rates for out-of-town exhibitors -Open floor plan that is handicap accessible -Easy access from highways I-96 and I-275 -More restrooms and space
    • Website: https://www.hcshows.com/fall-fair
    • Dates: 10/13/2023 to 10/14/2023
    • Phone: 810-484-2950
    • Company | The Musical
    • It’s Bobbie’s 35th birthday party, and all her friends keep asking, Why isn’t she married? Why can’t she find the right man and isn’t it time to settle down and start a family? As Bobbie searches for answers, she discovers why being single, being married, and being alive in 21st-Century New York could drive a person crazy. Three-time Tony Award-winning director Marianne Elliott (War Horse, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Angels in America) helms this revelatory new production of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s groundbreaking musical comedy, at once boldly sophisticated, deeply insightful, and downright hilarious. COMPANY features Sondheim’s award-winning songs You Could Drive a Person Crazy, The Ladies Who Lunch, Side by Side by Side and the iconic Being Alive. Let’s all drink to that.
    • Website: https://zwd.short.gy/Company-Detroit
    • Dates: 10/17/2023 to 10/29/2023
    • Phone: 313-872-1000
    • Mrs. Doubtfire | The Musical
    • Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to Detroit in an internationally acclaimed new hit musical critics call “wonderful, heart-warming, and laugh-out-loud funny” (Manchester Evening News) and “a feel-good, family-friendly comedy that delivers” (The Hollywood Reporter). Based on the beloved film and directed by four-time Tony Award® winner Jerry Zaks, MRS. DOUBTFIRE tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids. It’s “the lovable, big-hearted musical comedy we need right now,” raves the Chicago Tribune – one that proves we’re better together.
    • Website: https://zwd.short.gy/Doubtfire-Detroit
    • Dates: 11/14/2023 to 11/26/2023
    • Phone: 313-872-1000
    • Frozen | The Musical
    • From the producer of The Lion King and Aladdin, Frozen, the Tony®-nominated Best Musical, is now on tour across North America and the critics rave, “It’s simply magical!” (LA Daily News). Heralded by The New Yorker as “thrilling” and “genuinely moving,” Frozen features the songs you know and love from the original Oscar®-winning film, plus an expanded score with a dozen new numbers by the film’s songwriters, Oscar winner Kristen Anderson-Lopez and EGOT winner Robert Lopez. Oscar winner Jennifer Lee (book), Tony and Olivier Award winner Michael Grandage (director), and Tony winner Rob Ashford (choreographer) round out the creative team that has won a cumulative 16 Tony Awards. An unforgettable theatrical experience filled with sensational special effects, stunning sets and costumes, and powerhouse performances, Frozen is everything you want in a musical: It’s moving. It’s spectacular. And above all, it’s pure Broadway joy.
    • Website: https://zwd.short.gy/Frozen-Detroit
    • Dates: 11/29/2023 to 12/17/2023
    • Phone: 313-237-7464
    • Handcrafters Tinsel & Treasures Holiday Market
    • 80 of the highest quality artists from the Midwest will be on hand for the 44th annual Tinsel & Treasures Holiday Market presented by Handcrafters. One of the longest-running and most renowned art and craft markets in Michigan, the Tinsel & Treasures Market is your opportunity to stock up on holiday decor, unique gifts, apparel, jewelry, specialty food, and more! - Hourly door prize raffles - Ample Free parking -10 minutes from downtown Northville/ Community Center -Drinks, cocktails, and on-site cafe -Discounted room rates for out-of-town exhibitors -Open floor plan that is handicap accessible -Easy access from highways I-96 and I-275 -More restrooms and space
    • Website: https://www.hcshows.com/tinsel-and-treasures
    • Dates: 12/08/2023 to 12/10/2023
    • Phone: 810- 484-2950
    • Wicked
    • So much happened before Dorothy dropped in. WICKED, the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz... but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin—smart, fiery, misunderstood and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships ... until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other one “wicked.” From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, WICKED—the untold true story of the Witches of Oz—transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story that USA Today cheers is “a complete triumph! An original musical that will make you laugh, cry, and think.”
    • Website: https://zwd.short.gy/Wicked-Detroit
    • Dates: 01/24/2024 to 02/18/2024
    • Phone: 313-237-7464
    • To Kill A Mockingbird
    • All rise for Academy Award® winner Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of Harper Lee’s Pulitzer-prize-winning masterwork. The New York Times Critic’s Pick TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD is “the most successful American play in Broadway history” (60 Minutes). Rolling Stone gives it 5 stars, calling it “an emotionally shattering landmark production of an American classic,” and New York Magazine calls it “a real phenomenon. Majestic and incandescent, it’s filled with breath and nuance and soul.” With direction by Tony Award® winner Bartlett Sher, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD—“the greatest novel of all time” (Chicago Tribune)—has quickly become “one of the greatest plays in history” (NPR)
    • Website: https://zwd.short.gy/Mockingbird-Detroit
    • Dates: 03/05/2024 to 03/17/2024
    • Phone: 313-872-1000