On sale 10 a.m. Sept. 27
• All-Star Comedy Festival: Second performance added, 10:30 p.m. Oct. 19, Fox Theatre, Detroit, presented by 97.9 WJLB, starring Michael Blackson, Lavell Crawford, Earthquake, lineup subject to change, ticket prices vary.
• “Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!”: Nov. 14, Fox Theatre, Detroit, comedy podcast, ticket prices vary.
• Brett Eldredge: Dec. 10, Fox Theatre, Detroit, ticket prices vary.
• Riley Green, Ella Langley, Vincent Mason: May 31, Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre, Sterling Heights, ticket prices vary.
• “Weird Al” Yankovic: July 2, Pine Knob Music Theatre, Independence Twp., ticket prices vary.
On sale 9 a.m. Oct. 4
• Billy Joel, Stevie Nicks: March 29, Ford Field, Detroit, ticket prices vary.
On sale 10 a.m. Oct. 4
• Paw Patrol Live: March 1-2, Fox Theatre, Detroit, ticket prices vary.
Note: Events are subject to change; check with venues for updates. Tickets on sale at 313Presents.com, LiveNation.com, Ticketmaster.com or the XFINITY Box Office at Little Caesars Arena.
Beats
• Korn, Gojira and Spiritbox: 6:30 p.m. Sept. 27, Pine Knob Music Theatre, Independence Twp., 313Presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• The Ultimate Queen Celebration: Sept. 27, Flagstar Strand Theatre, 12 N. Saginaw St., Pontiac, 248-309-6445, www.flagstarstrand.com, ticket prices vary.
• The Airborne Toxic Event: 7 p.m. Sept. 27, Saint Andrews Hall, Detroit, livenation.com, ticket prices vary.
• Garth Tribute: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27, Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, 44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Twp., www.macombcenter.com, 586-286-2222, $39-$69+.
• Pretoria, The Doozers: Sept. 27, The Loving Touch, 22634 Woodward Ave., Ferndale, 248-820-5596, thelovingtouchferndale.com, all ages, doors at 7 p.m., $15+.
• Infinity & Beyond, Journey tribute: 7-10 p.m. Sept. 27, also Urgent, tribute to Foreigner, Wildwood Amphitheater, 2700 Joslyn Ct., Orion Twp., https://orion.events, bring lawn chairs or blanket, no outside food or beverage, $20+.
• 101.1 WRIF RIFF FEST: 2 p.m. Sept. 28, Pine Knob Music Theatre, Independence Twp., featuring Godsmack, Seether, Asking Alexandria, 313Presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• Sturgill Simpson: 8 p.m. Sept. 28, Fox Theatre, Detroit, 313Presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• (hed)PE: 7 p.m. Sept. 28, Diesel Concert Lounge, 33151 23 Mile Road, Chesterfield, www.dieselconcerts.com, ticket prices vary.
• PJ Harvey: Sept. 28, Masonic Cathedral Theatre, 500 Temple St. Detroit, www.themasonic.com, doors at 6:30 p.m. ticket prices vary.
• 7 Ways with Hellrazor and Fail To Burn: 7 p.m. Sept. 28, The Crofoot Ballroom, 1 S. Saginaw, Pontiac, all ages, https://thecrofoot.com/events, $15+.
• Joe Stanley trio band: 8 p.m. Sept. 28, Max Dugan’s, 844 E 10 Mile Road, Hazel Park, 248-677-3059, www.facebook.com/maxsdugans248.
• Music is Main & Center concert series: 7-9 p.m. Saturdays, through Sept. 28, downtown Northville Town Square, www.downtownnorthville.com.
• Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters: 7 p.m. Sept. 29, The Roxy, 401 Walnut Blvd., Rochester, 248-453-5285, www.theroxyrochester.com, doors at 6 p.m., ages 21+, ticket prices vary.
• Twenty One Pilots, Balu Brigida: 7:45 p.m. Sept. 29, Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, 313Presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• Nick Carter: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 29, Sound Board at MotorCity Casino, Detroit, 313Presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• Matt Watroba: 2-3 p.m. Sept. 29, Music @ Main, West Bloomfield Twp. Public Library, 4600 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield Twp., doors at 1:30 p.m., https://wblib.org, free.
• Meghan Trainor: 6:30 p.m. Sept. 30, Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre, Sterling Heights, 313Presents.com, ticket prices vary.
Festivals
• Parker’s Alley in Bloom: Sept. 26-29, hosted by Shinola Hotel in collaboration with Bedrock and Parker’s Alley retailers, celebrating Detroit’s landscape with floral installations, bouquet giveaways, botanical cocktails, crafts, shopping, www.deckedoutdetroit.com/parkersalley-inbloom, free to attend.
• Farmington Grand Raven Festival and Bicentennial Light Shows: Sept. 27, parade at 6 p.m., downtown Farmington, followed by scavenger hunt, raven attire recommended. Light shows at 8:30 and 9:20 p.m.; History Talk at 8:50 p.m., at GLP Financial, 33335 Grand River Ave., Farmington, https://downtownfarmington.org. (updated)
• 60th Bloomfield Charity Antiques and Collectibles Show: Sept. 27-28 (10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday), Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, 1100 Lone Pine Road (at Telegraph Road), Bloomfield Hills, proceeds to benefit Gifts For All God’s Children, www.giftsforallgodschildren.org.
• North Gratiot Cruise & Craft Fair: Sept. 28, parking lot of Value City Furniture/Kohl’s, 50400 Gratiot Ave., New Baltimore, www.cruisegratiot.com. Chesterfield 5K, presented by New Baltimore Lions Club, newbaltimorelions.com.
• Haven Hill Festival: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 28, at Edsel and Eleanor Fords’ former Haven Hill Estate, Highland State Recreation Area, 5200 Highland Road (M-59), White Lake Twp. The event features vintage Ford cars, vintage baseball game, brass band, history exhibits, self-guided tours of the Haven Hill Lodge grounds, and food, www.fohravolunteers.org, free admission with state park passport.
• Common Ground’s Birmingham Street Art Fair: Sept. 28-29, (10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday), Shain Park, 270 W Merrill St., Birmingham, produced by The Guild of Artists and Artisans, 100 artists, silent art auction to benefit Common Ground, art activities for kids and adults, live music, and food, www.theguild.org/fair/common-ground-art-fair.
• Renaissance Festival: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. themed weekends, Saturdays and Sundays, through Sept. 29, (also Sept. 27), at 12600 Dixie Hwy., Holly, entertainment, jousting, vendors, www.michrenfest.com, 248-634-5552, parking pass required, ticket prices vary.
• Taste of Clarkston: Noon-6 p.m. Sept. 29, Main Street in downtown Clarkston, free admission, live music, entertainment, purchase tickets at event for food from local restaurants and food vendors, (10 tickets for $10). Parking and shuttle buses available at Clarkston High School, Clarkston Junior High, and Renaissance High School, https://business.clarkston.org/events/details/26th-annual-taste-of-clarkston-1799.
• Annual Scarecrow Festival and Witches Night Out: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 29, downtown Oxford, 5K walk/run, children’s activities, magic show, live entertainment, trick-or-treating at local businesses, shopping, street performers, www.downtownoxford.info, presented by Oxford Village Downtown Development Authority.
• American Speed Festival: Oct. 3-6, at M1 Concourse in Pontiac, ticket prices vary, https://m1concourse.com/calendar. A highlight of the festival is The Checkered Flag Ball on Oct. 5, to raise funds for the M1 Mobility program. The event will honor Richard Petty, known as the king of stock car racing. Tickets for the ball start at $500, https://m1concourse.com/checkered-flag-ball.
• Rochester Posed: 7-9 p.m. Oct. 3, live mannequin event featuring over 18 businesses in downtown Rochester transforming their window displays to favorite Broadway shows, www.downtownrochestermi.com/rochester-posed.
• Buffalo Soldiers and Blues Freedom Festival: 1-5 p.m. Oct. 5, Rouge Park Horse Barn, 8886 Lahser Road, Detroit, pony rides, live Blues music, and museum and barn tours, www.rougepark.org.
• Detroit Harvest Fest Celebration: Oct. 5-6, on the Dequindre Cut Greenway, family-friendly event featuring four live music stages, trick-or-treating, food trucks and more, advance tickets are $5 per person; $8 at the gates; Under three and over 65 years-old are admitted free, detroitharvestfest.com.
• 79th Annual Greater Detroit Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show: Oct. 11-13, at Macomb Community College, South East Campus Expo Hall Building P, 14500 E. 12 Mile Road, Warren, www.michmin.org/show-info, adults $9, Seniors 62+ $5, children 5-12 $5, uniformed Scouts $3, military with ID free, Parking is free.
Theater
• “Fat Ham”: Sept. 26-Nov. 3, Detroit Public Theatre, 3960 Third St., Detroit, 313-974-7918, www.detroitpublictheatre.org, $49+.
• Grosse Pointe Theatre’s Take Ten: Playwriting workshop series beginning Sept. 28, for anyone interested in learning the art of writing a ten-minute play. Space is limited. Register at https://ci.ovationtix.com/35435/production/1212021.
• “Ain’t Too Proud” musical: 8 p.m. Oct. 3-4, Fox Theatre, Detroit, 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• “The Best Laid Plans”: Through Oct. 5, Farmington Players Barn, 32332 W 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, $26 for adults and $24 for seniors and students, www.farmingtonplayers.org.
• “The Book Club Play” by Karen Zacarías: Through Oct. 6 (8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays), The Inspired Acting Company, 1124 E. West Maple Road, Walled Lake, 248-863-9953, www.InspiredActing.org, $35 and $30 for under age 30/over 65.
• “Strangers On a Train”: Oct. 9-Nov. 3, at Meadow Brook Theatre, on the campus of Oakland University, 248-377-3300, www.mbtheatre.com, $39+.
• “Grand Horizons”: Through Oct. 20, Tipping Point Theatre, 361 E Cady St., Northville, www.tippingpointtheatre.com, ticket prices vary.
Art
• Drop In Workshop: Wearable Wire Sculpture is 6-8:30 p.m. Sept. 27, noon-4 p.m. Sept. 28-29; Detroit Institute of Arts, Art-Making Studio, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, www.dia.org.
• Art in Autumn: Opening reception is 5-7 p.m. Sept. 27, exhibits through Oct. 31, Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center, 1516 S. Cranbrook Road, Birmingham, Michigan Ceramics 2024, (Michigan Ceramic Art Association’s biennial showcase and competition); Bernadine Rais-Souvenirs; and BBAC Ceramic and Metal Students group exhibit, BBArtCenter.org, free admission.
• Farmington Area Arts Awards: Sept. 28, public reception is at 6:30 p.m. and ceremony at 7 p.m. at The Hawk Theatre Blackbox, 29995 W. 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills. Winners of the 2024-2025 Farmington Area Arts Awards include: Debbie Lim, Craig Nowak, Peter Brandal and Richard Adam. Tickets are free to reserve at TheHawkTheatre.com.
• Ofrendas-Celebrating el Día de Muertos: Sept. 28-Nov. 3, Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, dia.org.
• “Constructing Futures”: Exhibit through September, at 1001 Woodward Avenue, Detroit. Constructing Futures AI is supported by: College of Architecture and Design, Lawrence Technological University, https://constructingfutures.design.
• Charisse Weston public lecture: 6 p.m. Oct. 3, Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, https://cranbrookart.edu/event/public-lecture-charisse-weston.
• Art of Caregiving: 9:30-11 a.m. or 6-7 p.m. Oct. 3, Oct. 17 and Oct. 31 (+Nov. 14 and Dec. 12), Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center, 1516 S. Cranbrook Road, Birmingham. Each session focuses on a separate project, with guidance from a professional artist, materials are provided, plus light refreshments, free program, advance registration required, BBArtCenter.org, 248-644-0866.
• Music, Mushroom, Mechanisms: The John Cage Listens to John Cage 50th Anniversary is 6:30 p.m. Oct. 4, Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, https://cranbrookartmuseum.org/events/music-mushroom-mechanisms-the-john-cage-listens-to-john-cage-50th-anniversary, pop-up exhibition and live lecture-performance by Dr. Timothy James, Curator of Fungi at the University of Michigan Herbarium, and Detroit Bureau of Sound. The program is complemented by a campus-wide mushroom hunt at 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 5, meeting at the Cranbrook Institute of Science.
• “Florilegium & Fairy Tales”-Lori Zurvalec: Through Nov. 1, Color | Ink Studio, 20919 John R Road, Hazel Park, open 1 to 5 p.m., Wednesday to Saturday, and at other times by appointment, and at ColorInkStudio.com, 248-398-6119. Artist Talk is 2-3 p.m. Oct. 13.
• “The Art of Dining-Food Culture in the Islamic World”: Through Jan. 5, Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, dia.org.
• Tiff Massey-“7 Mile + Livernois”: Exhibit through May 11, 2025, Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, dia.org.
• Thursdays at the Museum: 1 p.m. Thursdays, Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit, self-guided visit of our collections for adults 55 and older. Groups of 25 or more in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties can receive free bus transportation, www.dia.org/events/thursdays.
• The Hawk Makerspace: The Hawk – Farmington Hills Community Center, featuring craft space, specialized equipment including a laser cutter, 3D printer, and sewing lab. Makerspace users may purchase passes to use the equipment during Open Studio hours. Classes are also offered, fhgov.com/play,-explore-learn/the-hawk/amenities/makerspace.
• Drop-in Design: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, self-guided art-making activities in the Cranbrook Art Museum, Art Lab, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, cranbrookartmuseum.org, general admission-$10.
• University of Michigan Museum of Art, 525 South State St., Ann Arbor, 734-764-0395, umma.umich.edu, ticket prices vary.
• DIA Inside|Out: High-quality reproductions of artworks from the DIA’s collection are at outdoor venues throughout Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties, through October, https://dia.org/events/insideout-2024. The city of Rochester is participating, for locations visit www.downtownrochestermi.com/dia-insideout.
• Cranbrook on the Green: Artist-designed mini-golf is open during regular museum hours, weekends in September. One round of mini-golf is $15 adult non-members, includes admission to Cranbrook Art galleries, $8 for ages 12 and younger, Cranbrook Academy of Art, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, register for a time slot at https://cranbrookartmuseum.org/mini-golf.
Beats, continued
• AIR: 8 p.m. Oct. 1, Fox Theatre, Detroit, 313Presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• Fred again..: 8 p.m. Oct. 1, Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, 313Presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• Gatecreeper: 7 p.m. Oct. 1, El Club Detroit, 4114 W. Vernor Hwy., https://elclubdetroit.com, $36.03.
• $uicideboy$: 6:30 p.m. Oct. 2, Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, 313Presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• The Stylistics: 8 p.m. Oct. 3, Sound Board at MotorCity Casino, Detroit, 313Presents.com, ticket prices vary.• Alec Benjamin: 6:30 p.m. Oct. 3, The Fillmore, 2115 Woodward Ave, Detroit, www.thefillmoredetroit.com, ticket prices vary.
• Dwight Yoakam: Oct. 3, Masonic Temple Theatre, 500 Temple St., Detroit, www.themasonic.com, doors at 6 p.m., ticket prices vary.
• Billy Gilman: 8 p.m. Oct. 3, at 20 Front Street, Lake Orion, 248-783-7105, www.20frontstreet.com, doors at 5:30 p.m. all ages, $30+.
• Blood, Sweat & Tears: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4, Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, 44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Twp., www.macombcenter.com, 586-286-2222, $50-$69+.
• Atlanta Rhythm Section: 8 p.m. Oct. 4, Flagstar Strand Theatre, 12 N. Saginaw St., Pontiac, 248-309-6445, www.flagstarstrand.com, ticket prices vary.
• Air Supply: 8 p.m. Oct. 4, Music Hall Center, 350 Madison St., Detroit, www.musichall.org, ticket prices vary.
• Richie Kotzen with Mark Daly: 7 p.m. Oct. 4, The Magic Bag, 22920 Woodward Ave., Ferndale, www.themagicbag.com, all ages, $38+ adv.
• Average White Band: 8 p.m. Oct. 5, Music Hall Center, 350 Madison St., Detroit, www.musichall.org, ticket prices vary.
• Royal Oak Blues Band: 8 p.m. Oct. 5, Max Dugan’s, 844 E 10 Mile Road, Hazel Park, 248-677-3059, www.facebook.com/maxsdugans248.
• Legends Series-Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton Tribute: 8 p.m. Oct. 5, The Hawk Theatre’s Mainstage, 31555 West Eleven Mile Road, Farmington Hills, 248-871-2500, tickets are $30 in advance at TheHawkTheatre.com.
• Celtic Thunder: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6, Music Hall Center, 350 Madison St., Detroit, www.musichall.org, ticket prices vary.
• Matthew Ball The Boogie Woogie Kid: 2 p.m. Oct. 6, Clarkston-Independence District Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, 248-625-2212, free family concert.
• Joan Osborne, Joshua Radin: 8 p.m. Oct. 7, The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, https://theark.org/event, $50-$90+.
• Tokyo Police Club: 7 p.m. Oct. 9, Saint Andrews Hall, Detroit, livenation.com, ticket prices vary.
• Family Fun Zone Movies and Concerts: 7 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 10, Wildwood Amphitheater, 2700 Joslyn Court, Orion Twp., www.Orion.events, bring lawn chairs or blankets, free admission.
• Little River Band: 8 p.m. Oct. 11, at Music Hall Center, 350 Madison St., Detroit, www.musichall.org, ticket prices vary.
• Tommy Castro & The Painkillers w/ Nick Moss Band: 7 p.m. Oct. 13, The Roxy, 401 Walnut Blvd., Rochester, 248-453-5285, www.theroxyrochester.com, ages 21+, $30+.
Classical/Orchestra
• An American in Paris & Branford Marsalis-DSO: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26; 8 p.m. Sept. 27, Opening Night Gala with Branford Marsalis is 5 p.m. Sept. 28, at Orchestra Hall, 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit, dso.org, ticket prices vary.
• Opening night-A John Williams Celebration: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 28, Salem Auditorium, 46181 Joy Road, Canton, michiganphil.org, $35 gen adm., $10 students.
• Oakland Symphony Orchestra: 3 p.m. Sept. 29, Oakland University’s Varner Recital Hall, 371 Varner Drive, Rochester, $25 general/$20 OU employee/seniors/$12 student, www.oakland.edu/smtd.
• Aaron Berofsky & Christopher Harding: 3 p.m. Sept. 29, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 620 Romeo St., Rochester, Harmony in the Hills presents Aaron Berofsky, violin, and Christopher Harding, piano, $20 for adults and $10 younger than 18, https://stpaulsrochester.org.• The Music of Star Wars-DSO: Oct. 4-6, Orchestra Hall, 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit, dso.org, $20+.
• Balourdet Quartet with Astrid Schween: 7:30-9 p.m. Oct. 5, Seligman Performing Arts Center, 22305 West 13 Mile Road, Beverly Hills, www.chambermusicdetroit.org, $30-$75+. senior and student discounts available.
• OU Woodwind Day: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 6, Oakland University’s Varner Recital Hall, 371 Varner Drive, Rochester. For flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and saxophone players, this event is designed for musicians of all ages and skill levels. The event begins with a faculty recital, register at www.etix.com/ticket/p/71414572/woodwind-day-2024-rochester-varner-recital-hall-oakland-university, $25.
• Vanessa Rubin with Scott Gwinnell Quartet: 7 p.m. Oct. 11, Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 5631 N. Adams Road, Bloomfield Hills, “Music from the Cinema,” www.bslcmi.org/concerts, 248-646-5041, free will offering.
Comedy
• One Night Stans: Billy Ray Bauer-Sept. 19-21; Billy Gladwell-Sept. 26-28; at 4761 Highland Road, Waterford Twp., www.onenightstans.club, 248-249-1321, ages 18+, ticket prices vary.
• Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle: Phil Hanley-Sept. 19-21; Kevin Lepine, hypnotist-Sept. 24; Cam Bertrand-Sept. 26-28; at 310 S. Troy St., Royal Oak, www.comedycastle.com, 248-542-9900, ages 18+, ticket prices vary.
• “No Balls” Comedy Ball: 12:30-5 p.m. Sept. 29, Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, 310 S. Troy St., Royal Oak, comedy event to raise funds for two local charities, $125 tickets include comedy show and buffet dinner, https://nbcb.weebly.com, for questions, call 586-914-1623.
• Aries Spears: 7 p.m. Oct. 4, Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 W 4th St. Royal Oak, www.royaloakmusictheatre.com, 248-399-3065, ticket prices vary.
• “Comics for Kamala”: 3 p.m. Oct. 6, Crofoot Ballroom in Pontiac, doors at 2 p.m. Ticket prices vary, www.comicsforkamala.com.
Dance
• Flamenco: 2 p.m. Sept. 28, Macomb Center for the Performing Arts- Main Stage, 44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Twp., www.macombcenter.com, 586-286-2222, presented by Compañeros de Flamenco, learn and participate in the rhythms of Roma culture, free, but tickets required.
Film
• Manhattan Short Film Festival 2024: 6-9 p.m. Sept. 27, after-hours at the Northville District Library, 212 West Cady St, Northville, www.northvillelibrary.org, 248-349-3020, register at https://northvillelibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/msff-manhattan-short-film-festival.
• Manhattan Short Film Festival 2024: 2-5 p.m. Sept. 28, at the Northville District Library, 212 W Cady St, Northville, www.northvillelibrary.org, register at https://northvillelibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/msff-manhattan-short-film-festival-2.
• Sensory-friendly film screenings: Sunday and Wednesday afternoons throughout September, at select Emagine Theatres, Emagine-Entertainment.com, ticket prices vary.
• ”Water Brings Hope”: 7 p.m. Oct. 3, short film premiere, pre-glow at 6 p.m. with appetizers and desserts, Strand Theatre, 12 N. Saginaw St., Pontiac, https://kensingtonchurch.org/hwp, $10.
• Detroit Film Theatre at the Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, dia.org, ticket prices vary.
• Farmington Civic Theater, 33332 Grand River Ave., Farmington, www.theFCT.com.
• Milford Independent Cinema: 945 E Summit St., Milford, milfordcinema.org/tickets, $5+.
• Redford Theatre, 17360 Lahser Road, Detroit, redfordtheatre.com, ticket prices vary.
• “Terrifier 3” Q&A and movie showing: Oct. 25-26, at Emagine Canton, Q&A with David Howard Thornton and Damien Leone, of “Terrifier” movie series, Emagine-Entertainment.com
Fundraisers
• Shades Of Pink Foundation Annual Comedy Event: 5:30-8 p.m. Oct. 1, The Community House in Birmingham, www.shadesofpinkfoundation.org/events-2-1/2024-annual-comedy-event, comedy show, dinner, fundraiser.
• Epiphany Glass Studios: Releases limited-edition “Pretty in Pink” glass pumpkins, signed by master glass artist April Wagner and numbered collectible, with $20 from each sale donated to Pink Fund, a nonprofit organization to support breast cancer patients, available Oct. 1, in-store and online, while supplies last. Epiphany Glass Studios is located at 770 Orchard Lake Road in Pontiac, epiphanyglass.com, 248-745-3786.
• Igniting Our Future Gala: 6-10 p.m. Oct. 3, at Detroit’s One Campus Martius. Tickets are $250 and include a cocktail reception prior to the main event. The Catholic Foundation of Michigan presents an evening of hope, faith, and giving. Sponsorships and table reservations are available, https://bit.ly/cfmgala.
• 60th Anniversary Diamonds of Change Fundraiser: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 3, Pontiac Transportation Museum, presented by Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency. Tickets start at $100 and sponsorships start at $250, visit www.olhsa.org/DiamondsOfChange.
• On the Wings of Angels fundraiser: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 3, at Top Golf, 500 Great Lakes Crossing Drive, Auburn Hills, featuring entertainment by Olympian Skaters and DJ Nicole Myint. Ticket includes food and beverages, purchase tickets at www.onthewings.org or contact [email protected], 734-385-6170.
• Boo Bash Halloween FUNdraiser: 6-10 p.m. Oct. 6, at Elektricity, 15 S Saginaw St., Pontiac, with a mission to save the historic Roosevelt building, a local landmark, presented by Save Roosevelt! Community Action Group, featuring DJ Skylar of Tingling Productions, costume contest, desserts and candy, silent auction, cash bar, www.elektricitymusic.com. Ticket price drop — advance tickets are $15/$20 at the door. Family-friendly event, free for children 12 and younger. Reserve a booth at [email protected]. (updated)
• Fueling Hope, casino-themed fundraiser: 6 p.m. Oct. 11, at M1 Concourse in Pontiac, Tickets are $150+, purchase at www.AngelsOfHope.org, includes a strolling dinner, bar in a casino style setting with classic casino games, including blackjack, where guests can trade their winnings for raffle tickets for prizes, fundraiser to help support Michigan families battling cancer.
• Rochester Hills Public Library Centennial Gala: 6:30-9 p.m. Oct. 12, Rochester Hills Public Library, 500 Olde Towne Road, Rochester, ticketed event featuring strolling hors d’oeuvres and drinks (wine, beer, and non-alcoholic selections available), along with music from the “Classic Winds” woodwind quintet, presentations, a time capsule for future generations to discover. Before the gala, guests will have the opportunity to write a note in a Centennial Journal or leave an audio message for the time capsule. Tickets are $100 per person by Oct. 6 at rhpl.org/centennial. Guests must be 21+.
• BarkNation fundraiser: 6-9 p.m. Oct. 12, Stumblebum Beer Co, 1965 West Maple Road, Troy, www.stumblebumbeer.com, live music by HotUgly Band, fundraiser to end canine cruelty, $1 per beer and raffles, free admission.
• Forgotten Harvest’s Annual Women’s Harvest Lunch: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 16, Eastern Market-Shed 5, 2810 Russell St., Detroit, https://cbo.io/tickets/whl2024/tickets, www.forgottenharvest.org, $100+.
• “Dueling Pianos” fundraiser: 6-10 p.m. Oct. 18, at Fraternal Order of Police #124, 11304 14 Mile Road in Warren, tickets are $65 per person or $100 per couple and includes live entertainment, silent auction, raffles, appetizers and guest speakers. Purchase tickets at Thebutterflycollective.org, presented by The Butterfly Collective, a nonprofit organization that helps domestic violence survivors.
Halloween activities
• Pumpkinfest: Sept. 28-29, (10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sept. 28 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 29) downtown South Lyon, games, activities, booths and vendors, food vendors, www.southlyonpumpkinfest.com.
• Annual Scarecrow Festival: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 29, downtown Oxford, 5K walk/run, children’s activities, magic show, live entertainment, trick-or-treating at local businesses, shopping, street performers, www.downtownoxford.info, presented by Oxford Village Downtown Development Authority.
• Farmington Hills Annual Hay Day: 5-8 p.m. Oct. 1, Heritage Park, 24915 Farmington Road, Farmington Hills, family activities, walking the trails, inflatable obstacle course, Farmington Hills Fire Department will host marshmallow drops from the fire truck, to redeem for prizes, 6 p.m. for ages 5 and under, 6:20 p.m. for ages 6-8 and 6:40 p.m. for ages 9+, www.fhgov.com, admission is free. Hayrides and pumpkins for painting will be available for purchase, and s’mores kits, hot dogs, chips and drinks to purchase.
• Skeletons are Alive Outdoor Public Art Display: Oct. 1-31, featuring life-sized themed skeletons, launch party is 6-9 p.m. Oct. 4, downtown Northville, with live music, food trucks and vendors, family-friendly activities and entertainment. Visitors are invited to take selfies with the skeletons and share family-friendly photos on the Downtown Northville Facebook page or Instagram (@downtownnorthville) with the hashtag #skeletonsarealive, downtownnorthville.com.
• Scarecrow Building Workshop: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 2, Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester Hills, $45/non-profit; $60/business, register by noon Sept. 27, at www.rochesterhills.org/musprograms. The museum provides wooden frame, straw and signage. The scarecrows will be on display for the Stone Wall Pumpkin Festival, Oct. 12, then moved to downtown Rochester for Scarecrows in the City through Oct. 31.
• Detroit Zoo Fall Fest: Spooky Spirits is 6-10 p.m. Oct. 4 with beer and wine, ages 21+; Jack O’ Lantern Journey with trails of illuminated pumpkin structures is Oct. 5-6, Oct. 25-27; Zoo Boo is Oct. 11-13 and Oct. 18-20; and Blake’s Market pop-up is Thursday-Sunday, Oct. 3-27; at Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Road, Royal Oak, https://detroitzoo.org, ticket prices vary.
• Halloween Stroll: Friday-Sunday, Oct. 4-27, Canterbury Village, 2369 Joslyn Ct., Orion Twp., immersive displays, animatronics, and whimsical characters, Scarecrow Row, Spooky Carousel House, ticket prices vary, advance purchase timed tickets at www.canterburyvillage.com, food and drinks to purchase, free parking.
• Halloween Spooktacular and Costume Contest: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 6, Campus Martius Park, 800 Woodward Ave., Detroit, costume contest, face painting, Trick or Treating, pumpkin bounce house, lawn games, downtowndetroit.org/events,
• Stone Wall Pumpkin Festival: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Oct. 12, at Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester Hills, pumpkin carving and fall activities,guests are invited to carve a pumpkin and then return for the pumpkin lighting from 7-9 p.m., $5/museum members; $10/non-members, children under 2 are free. Admission price includes 1 pumpkin per person. The museum provides stencils and carving tools, but guests can bring their own carving tools, www.rochesterhills.org/museum.
• Masquerade at the Museum fundraiser: 7-11 p.m. Oct. 19, Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester Hills, $40/member; $50/non-member, registration required at www.rochesterhills.org/masquerade, admission includes one alcoholic beverage ticket – additional tickets for sale at the door, ages 21+.
• Hush Haunted Attraction: Open Sept. 28 through season, at 37550 Cherry Hill Rd, Westland, https://hushhauntedattractions.com, ticket prices vary.
• Haunted Attractions– Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, through Oct. 31 at Blake’s Big Apple, 71485 North Ave, Armada,, Zombie Paintball, a Haunted Barn, Spookyland, 3D Maze and a Haunted Hayride, www.blakefarms.com, ticket prices vary.
• Erebus Haunted Attraction: Open select dates through Nov. 2, at 18 South Perry St., Pontiac, www.hauntedpontiac.com, 248-332-7884, ticket prices vary.
• Immersive & Illuminated Forest Experience: Open Thursday to Sunday evenings, through Nov. 3, at Glenlore Trails, 3860 Newtown Road, Commerce Twp., “Enchanted” themed outdoor event, all-ages, tickets at GlenloreTrails.com, ticket prices vary.
Lectures
• Oakland Town Hall 2024-2025 lecture series: The series includes four lecturers including Andrew Och presenting “First Ladies- Influence and Image,” on Oct. 9, and Robert Wittman presenting “Art Crime and the FBI: How Masterpieces are Stolen and Recovered,” Nov.13, at the Iroquois Club, 43248 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills. For registration information, call Chairman Nancy Holan at 248-673-5984 or President Diane Midgley 248-615-1232.
Misc.
• Farmington Grand Raven Festival and Bicentennial Light Shows: Sept. 27, parade at 6 p.m., downtown Farmington, followed by scavenger hunt, raven attire recommended. Light shows at 8:30 and 9:20 p.m.; History Talk at 8:50 p.m., at GLP Financial, 33335 Grand River Ave., Farmington, https://downtownfarmington.org. (updated)
• Michigan Women’s Expo: Sept. 27-29, Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, shopping, health and wellness tips, www.KohlerExpo.com.
• Summer Eco Sessions Pop-Up Series: 6-10 p.m. Sept. 27, Beacon Park, 1901 Grand River Ave, Detroit, www.facebook.com/beaconparkdetroit, RSVP for music events, yoga and cooking demos.
• Summer Sundays with Beacon Park and Boll Family YMCA: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 29, Beacon Park, 1901 Grand River Ave, Detroit, https://empoweringmichigan.com/event/summer-sundays-with-beacon-park-and-boll-family-ymca. Each class runs for 30 minutes, starting at 11:30 a.m., followed by 12:15 p.m.,with a final class at 1 p.m.
• Michigan Craft Beer Stroll: Noon-4 p.m. Oct. 5, downtown Royal Oak, www.dineroyaloak.org/beer-stroll, craft beer and food tasting event.
• Caregiver Connections-Learn, Link, and Lunch: 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Oct. 5, at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, hosted by AgeWays Nonprofit Senior Services. The event features TV personality Christy McDonald, who will speak about her experience caring for her late husband and Attorney Jason Tower who will speak about legal documents caregivers should have. The event includes lunch, exhibitors, raffles and giveaways, $10 entrance fee to support the agency’s Holiday Meals on Wheels program. To register, visit YouAreACaregiver.org.
• Campus Kids Day presented by Corewell Health: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 6, at Campus Martius Park, 800 Woodward Ave., Detroit, downtowndetroit.org/events, free. make and take projects, inflatable water slide, lawn games and more.
• BirminghamBURGER Competition: Oct. 1-31, downtown Birmingham, more than 15 restaurants compete for the title of Birmingham’s Best Burger. Visit participating restaurants through October, order their special burger and submit ratings at ALLINBirmingham.com/burger. Burger prices vary by restaurant.
Museums
• 7th Annual Women Rock Science Fundraising Gala: 6-9 p.m. Oct. 9, Cranbrook Institute of Science, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, 248-645-3200, cranbrook.edu, $150-$300.
• Michigan Science Center (Mi-Sci): 5020 John R St, Detroit, 313-577-8400, www.mi-sci.org. Regular museum gen. adm. is $18+. Standard Mi-Sci films are available as a $6 add-on to general admission tickets. Mi-Sci is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday and until 8 p.m. the first Friday of each month. “Tyrannosaurs – Meet the Family” exhibit is open Oct. 6-Jan. 12.
• The Zekelman Holocaust Center: 28123 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills, www.holocaustcenter.org, 248-553-2400.
• Motown Museum, 2648 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit, motownmuseum.org, 313-875-2264. Motown Mile outdoor, walkable art installation, “Pushin’ Culture Forward,” open through early fall, along the Detroit Riverwalk, free admission.
• The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation and Greenfield Village: 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn, Ford Rouge Factory Tours Monday-Saturday, purchase tickets online, prices vary, thehenryford.org.
• Ford Piquette Plant Museum: 461 Piquette Ave, Detroit. Open Wednesdays through Sundays, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $10-$18. Optional guided tours take place daily at 10 a.m., 12 p.m. and 2 p.m., www.fordpiquetteplant.org, 313-872-8759.
• Ford House: Historic estate of Edsel and Eleanor Ford, 1100 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Shores, fordhouse.org/events, 313-884-4222, admission is $7 per adult and $5 per child, ages 6+, free for 5 and younger.
• Dossin Great Lakes Museum: 100 Strand Drive, Belle Isle, Detroit, detroithistorical.org.
• Detroit Arsenal of Democracy Museum: Seeks volunteer groups from veteran and military groups to assist with restoration. The museum is also seeking building materials and equipment to support the ongoing restoration of its vintage industrial space at 19144 Glendale Ave., Detroit, including floor grinders, clear epoxy and Thinset products for floor repairs, www.detroitarsenalofdemocracy.org.
• Pontiac Transportation Museum: 250 W. Pike St., Pontiac. Admission to the museum is $10, $8 for seniors and veterans, $6 for children ages 6-12, free for children ages 5 and younger. Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, www.pontiactransportationmuseum.org.
• Detroit Historical Museum: 5401 Woodward Ave. (NW corner of Kirby) in Midtown Detroit, detroithistorical.org. Permanent exhibits include the famous Streets of Old Detroit, the Allesee Gallery of Culture, Doorway to Freedom: Detroit and the Underground Railroad, Detroit: The “Arsenal of Democracy,” the Gallery of Innovation, Frontiers to Factories, America’s Motor City and The Glancy Trains, regular museum general admission is $10. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. “Detroit Lions: Gridiron Heroes,” exhibition featuring the history of the Detroit Lions, detroithistorical.org.
• Cranbrook Institute of Science: 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, https://science.cranbrook.edu, $14 general admission, $10.50 for ages 2-12 and seniors 65+, free for children under age 2.
• Detroit Digital Empowerment Summit: Oct. 3 at the Michigan Science Center and Oct. 4-5, at the College for Creative Studies, hosted by Black Tech Saturdays, free with registration, www.blacktechsaturdays.com/digitalempowermentsummit24. The event kicks off at 10 a.m. Oct. 3 with a youth takeover of the Michigan Science Center, 5020 John R. Street, Detroit.
• Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm: Drop in tours on Fridays and Saturdays from noon-3 p.m., at 1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester Hills, with a guided tour of the Van Hoosen Farmhouse at 1 p.m., www.rochesterhills.org/musprograms, museum members-free, non-members-$5/adults, $3/seniors and students, no registration needed.
• Blue Star Museums: Museums offer free admission to U.S. active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve, through Labor Day. A list of participating museums nationwide is at arts.gov/bluestarmuseums.
• The Wright: The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, 315 E. Warren Ave., Detroit, 313-494-5800, open Tuesday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and open until 7 p.m. on Thursday, closed on Mondays, reserve timed tickets at thewright.org, $30+ gen adm., $20 for seniors 62+, $15 for youth, ages 5-17, free for under 5.
• Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society: Open 1st/2nd/4th/5th Sundays of the month and 3rd Fridays, 1-4 pm, (holidays excluded) with exhibits including “Four Communities” exhibit at The Orchard Lake Museum, 3951 Orchard Lake Road, Orchard Lake. Admission is free, donations are welcome, www.gwbhs.org, 248-757-2451.
• Meadow Brook Hall offers Guided House Tours and Self-Guided Tours, check available times and purchase tickets at meadowbrookhall.org/tours, ticket prices vary. Meadow Brook Hall, 350 Estate Drive, Rochester, on the campus of Oakland University.
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