On sale 10 a.m. May 9

• Ruben Studdard: July 30, Sound Board at MotorCity Casino, Detroit, “My Tribute to Luther Vandross,” ticket prices vary.

• Great White, Slaughter: Aug. 7, Sound Board, Detroit, ticket prices vary.

• Jessie Murph: Aug. 12, The Fillmore, Detroit, livenation.com">www.livenation.com, ticket prices vary.

• Rob Thomas, A Great Big World: Aug. 24, Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre, Sterling Heights, ticket prices vary.

• Benson Boone: Aug. 27, Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, ticket prices vary.

• Eric Church, Marcus King Band: Oct. 2, Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, ticket prices vary.

• Kevin Gates: Oct. 10, Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre, Sterling Heights, ticket prices vary.

• Mammoth: Nov. 19, The Fillmore Detroit, livenation.com, ticket prices vary.

• “Wheel of Fortune Live”: Nov. 25, Fisher Theatre, Detroit, BroadwayInDetroit.com, ticket prices vary.

• The Happy Fits: Dec. 6, Saint Andrews Hall, Detroit, livenation.com, ticket prices vary.

Note: Events are subject to change; check with venues for updates. Tickets on sale at 313Presents.com, LiveNation.com, Ticketmaster.com or the XFINITY Box Office at Little Caesars Arena.

Beats

• Three American Troubadours tribute: May 9, Andiamo Celebrity Showroom, 7096 E. 14 Mile Road, Warren, andiamoshowroom.com, doors at 7 p.m., $35-$60+.

• Tyrese “Pre-Mother’s Day R&B Jam”: 8 p.m. May 9, Fox Theatre, Detroit, 313presents.com, with Kelly Price and Keke Wyatt, ticket prices vary.

• The Rasmus: May 9, The Loving Touch, 22634 Woodward Ave., Ferndale, 248-820-5596, thelovingtouchferndale.com, all ages, doors at 7 p.m., $20+.

• Joe Kay, Donavan Glover: May 9, Magic Stick, Detroit, www.majesticdetroit.com, doors at 9 p.m., $32.50+ adv.

• Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, The Vindys: 8 p.m. May 10, Soaring Eagle Casino Resort, 6800 Soaring Eagle Blvd, Mount Pleasant, www.soaringeaglecasino.com/shows/2025/05/Benatar-&-Giraldo-WSG-The-Vindys.html.

• Pop Evil: 8 p.m. May 10, The Fillmore Detroit, www.thefillmoredetroit.com, ticket prices vary.

• Sturgill Simpson: 8 p.m. May 10, Meadow Brook Amphitheatre, Rochester Hills, 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.

• Lalah Hathaway: 8 p.m., May 10, Sound Board at MotorCity Casino, Detroit, 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.

• “We Up Now Vol. 2”: 8 p.m. May 10, Fox Theatre, Detroit, presented by 97.9 WJLB, featuring BossMan Dlow, Yung Miami, Kash Doll and Veeze, lineup subject to change, 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.

• Liquid Stranger: May 10, Masonic Temple Theatre, 500 Temple St., Detroit. Doors at 8 p.m. 313-548-1320 or themasonic.com, ticket prices vary.

• Bob Seger Tribute — ft. Kat Mandu: 8 p.m. May 10, Younger’s Showroom, 120 S. Main, Romeo, doors at 7 p.m., ages 21+, www.youngersromeo.com, $30+.

• Re-Cure, The Cure Tribute: May 10, The Magic Bag, 22920 Woodward Ave., Ferndale, www.themagicbag.com, doors at 7 p.m., all ages, $25+ adv.

• Mother’s Day Celebration: 6 p.m. May 11, Fox Theatre, Detroit, featuring Marvin Winans, Marvin Sapp, Donald Lawrence, Jekalyn Carr, LaTrice Pace and hosted by Small Fire, 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.

• Mother’s Day Dinner & A Show with Gwenyth Hayes: Showtimes at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., May 11, Cliff Bells, 2030 Park Ave., Detroit, https://cliffbells.com, dinner and ticket prices vary.

• Josh Radnor, Michaela Anne: 7:30 p.m. May 11, The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, https://theark.org, $25+.• Fozzy, Liliac and The Nocturnal Affair: May 12, District 142, 142 Maple St., Wyandotte, doors at 6:30 p.m., ages 21+, district142live.com, ticket prices vary.

• An Evening of Fine Arts: 6 p.m. May 14, Fox Theatre, Detroit, Detroit Public Schools, https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/58439uy, instrumental music ensembles, vocal music ensembles, dance and theatre excerpts and original works of art, free and open to the public.

• Dru Hill: 8 p.m. May 15, Sound Board at MotorCity Casino, Detroit, 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.

Festivals

• Made in Michigan Art and Craft Fair: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. May 10 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 11, at the northern end of Macomb Place between Pine Street and Southbound Gratiot, Mount Clemens, https://downtownmountclemens.org. Also the Kids’ Business Fair is 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 10 at the Anton Art Center, 125 Macomb Place, free to attend, including parking.

• Art Birmingham: May 10-11, (10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday), Shain Park, downtown Birmingham, organized by The Guild of Artists & Artisans and the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center, featuring 150 jury-selected artists, live music, children’s art activities, and food and beverage vendors, free to attend.

• Young Artist Art Fair: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. May 10, First Presbyterian Church of Northville, 200 E Main St., Northville. Northville Art House young artist art fair with youth artist vendors, musicians and exhibitions, https://northvillearthouse.org/yaaf, 248-344-0497, $5 at the door.

• Backyard Art Fair 2025: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. May 10, Oak Park and Ferndale, storm date is May 11, open studio house/hop between 8 and 10 Mile Road and Hilton to Scotia, map is at backyardartfair.com.

• Dino Egg Drop: Saturdays and Sundays, May 10-May 25, Canterbury Village, 2325 Joslyn Road, Orion Twp., Dino egg drop. Animatronic dinos, dragons around every corner, www.canterburyvillage.com, $14.99+.

Spring Fashion Show: 6 p.m. May 15, Leon & Lulu Bar, 116 West 14 Mile Road, Clawson, fashion show at 7 p.m., https://threecatscafe.com/specialevents, prices vary.

• Troy Public Library hosts Robotics Demonstration Day: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. May 17, at Troy High School Auxiliary Gym, 4777 Northfield Pkwy., Troy. Registration is encouraged, but not required. This event is provided in partnership with the Troy Robotics Foundation. Also Cars, Bots, and Coffee is from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 17, at Troy High School, https://troypl.librarycalendar.com/event/robotics-demonstration-day-troy-high-80937.

• Wonderland Lantern Stroll: Evenings, select dates through May 17, Canterbury Village, 2325 Joslyn Road, Orion Twp., European-style festival featuring huge glowing lanterns inspired by the classic tale, “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,” advance registration required at www.canterburyvillage.com, $19.99+.

• Detroit’s Movement Festival 2025: May 24-26, 2 p.m.-midnight Satruday and Sunday and 2 p.m.-11 p.m. Monday, Hart Plaza, Detroit, 3-day and 1-day passes on sale at www.movementfestival.com, ticket prices vary.

Opera

• The Central Park Five opera: May 10, May 16, and May 18, Detroit Opera, an operatic portrayal of the Central Park Five’s wrongful convictions and fight for freedom, detroitopera.org.

Theater

• “Mad Gravity”: Through May 9, Rosedale Community Players at Peace Lutheran Church, 17029 W. 13 Mile Road, Southfield, www.rosedalecommunityplayers.com, 313-532-4010.

• “Jurassic Park-The Musical”: Through May 10, Planet Ant Theatre, 2320 Caniff St, Hamtramck, planetant.com/events, tickets are $30 adv. or $35 at the door.

• “Cat Kid Comic Club The Musical”: May 10-11, Fisher Theatre, 3011 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit, broadwayindetroit.com.

• “A Doll’s House”: Through May 11, The Inspired Acting Company, 1124 E. West Maple Road, Walled Lake, www.InspiredActing.org, 248-863-9953, general admission $35; $30 for Under 30/over 65.

• “The Secret Garden”: Through May 11, Parcells School Auditorium, 20600 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods, presented by Grosse Pointe Theatre, gpt.org/secret, 313-881-4004, $25-$35, students-$15.

• “Perfect Arrangement”: Through May 11, Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette Ave., Royal Oak, stagecrafters.org, ticket prices vary.

• Arts Academy in the Woods: Spring Showcase is 6:30 p.m. May 15, Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, 44575 Gar?eld Road, Clinton Twp., www.macombcenter.com, 586-286-2222, $15+.

• “Mean Girls -High School Version”: May 15-18, Hawk Theatre, 29995 W. 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, TheHawkTheatre.com, 248-699-6709, presented by Farmington Hills Youth Theatre, $12 advance, $15 at the door.

• “The Rat Pack Lounge”: Through May 18, Meadow Brook Theatre, on the campus of Oakland University, 248-377-3300, www.mbtheatre.com, ticket prices vary.

• “The Music Man”: Through May 18, at Birmingham Village Players are $30 (includes ticketing fee). Tickets can be purchased by calling the box office, 248-644-2075, or by placing an order on the website, www.birminghamvillageplayers.com.

• “My Mother and the Michigan/Ohio War”: Through May 25, The Purple Rose Theatre Company, 137 Park Street Chelsea, www.purplerosetheatre.org or (734) 433-7673, ticket prices vary.

• “Lungs”: Through June 1, Tipping Point Theatre, 361 E Cady St., Northville, www.tippingpointtheatre.com, ticket prices vary.

• “Soft Target”: Through June 8, at the Detroit Public Theatre, 3960 Third Ave., Detroit. 313-974-7918 or detroitpublictheatre.com, $49+.

• The Love List: Through June 15, The Boardwalk Theatre, 109 S. 3rd St., Saint Clair, www.thumbcoasttheaters.com, 810-278-1749, $38+.

Art

• Drop-in Workshop: Shrinky Dink Key Chains & Charms is 6-8:30 p.m. May 9, noon-4 p.m. May 10-11, Detroit Institute of Arts, Art-Making Studio, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, www.dia.org.

• Port Huron Art Hop: May 9-May 23, downtown Port Huron, events across multiple venues. Juried Art Contest with cash prizes, Contest artwork will be displayed throughout downtown businesses and public spaces. Community members are invited to vote for their favorites. Opening Day Craft Show is 5-8 p.m. May 9, vendors, music, and creative activities, Huron Museum Trolley Rides on May 9 (4:45—8:15 p.m.) and May 10 (10 a.m.-8 p.m.)

• BBAC exhibitions: Opening reception is 5-7 p.m. May 9, exhibit through June 5, Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center, 1516 S. Cranbrook Road, Birmingham. New exhibitions include: Laith Karmo & Benjamin Teague-“Surviving Outside”; Carolyn Reed Barritt-“Pretty Things”; Patrice Erickson-“A Legacy of Peaceful Moments,” and students of Patty Eisenbraun, open Monday to Saturday, free admission, https://bbartcenter.org.

• BBAC’s Annual Michigan Fine Arts Competition: Deadline to submit art is May 9 for Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center Michigan Fine Arts Competition, https://bbartcenter.org.

• Tiff Massey-“7 Mile + Livernois”: Exhibit through May 11, Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, dia.org.

• Annual Autism Acceptance Art Show: Through May 13, at Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea in Novi Town Center, featuring artwork across various mediums, available for purchase with 50% of proceeds going to the artists and the remainder supporting Mod Market, an inclusive artisan shop and job training program operated by the Living and Learning Enrichment Center in Northville, www.modmarketnorthville.org.

• Deck Art 2025: May 15-16, Downtown Rochester’s annual Skateboard Art Competition & Exhibition Deck Art 2025, www.downtownrochestermi.com/deck-art.

• Adult ArtMaking Workshop: Abstract Painting Exploration is 5:30-7:30 p.m. May 15, Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, register at https://cranbrookartmuseum.org/events/adult-artmaking-workshop-abstract-painting-exploration, $25 per participant, $20 for ArtMembers, ages 16+

• Family Workshop-Painting: 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. May 17, Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, register at https://cranbrookartmuseum.org/calendar/?fixed_slug=workshops, $15 per participant, diawww.dia.orgintended for families with children 4-12.

• “Inward Cartography-Self of Selves”: Basil Kincaid’s solo exhibit through May 21, at Library Street Collective, 1274 Library St., Detroit, hours are noon-6 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, https://lscgallery.com.

• Michigan Art Show: 5-7 p.m. May 22, Dresner Foundation Soul Studio at Friendship Circle’s Farber Center, 5586 Drake Road, West Bloomfield Twp. Friendship Circle’s Soul Studio exhibition “Michigan” — An Art Exhibition Celebrating Creativity, Connection, and Community, tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/michigan-art-show-tickets-1330950180819?aff=erellivmlt.

• Architectural Sculptor presentation: Presentation about Detroit architectural sculptor Corrado Parducci by Dale Carlson at the American Association of University Women May luncheon, is 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. May 22, Rochester Hills Museum, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester Hills, $40. Register at https://rochester-mi.aauw.net/ or email AAUWLinda@gmail.com.

• “Gravitas” exhibition: Through May 31, Color | Ink Studio & Gallery, 20919 John R Road, Hazel Park, a solo exhibition of powerful paintings by artist Dawn Smith centered around the topics of grief and hope, ColorInkStudio.com, 248-398-6119.

• Art on the River: June 6-8, downtown Port Huron, along the St. Clair River on Merchant Street and in Kiefer Park, art and music festival artists, crafters, and bands, www.artontheriverph.com.

• Painted with Silk-The Art of Early American Embroidery: Through June 15, Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, https://dia.org/events/exhibitions/painted-silk.

• Orchard Lake Fine Art Show: July 26-27 West Bloomfield Twp. Those interested in being part of the show, should contact Patty Narozny at 248-762-2462 or patty@hotworks.org, https://hotworks.org.

• Floral Whispers: Through September, Strand Art Gallery, Flagstar Strand Theatre, 12 N. Saginaw St., Pontiac, www.flagstarstrand.com. Hours are noon-4 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays.

• 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.

• University of Michigan Museum of Art, 525 South State St., Ann Arbor, 734-764-0395, umma.umich.edu, ticket prices vary.

Beats, continued

• Rumours-Fleetwood Mac tribute: 8 p.m. May 16, The Roxy, 401 Walnut Blvd., Rochester, 248-453-5285, www.theroxyrochester.com, doors at 7 p.m., ages 21+, ticket prices vary.

• Ramones tribute bands: Joey Ramone Birthday Bash tribute, honoring the legacy of the frontman of the Ramones, is 7 p.m. May 17, Small’s Bar Hamtramck, 10339 Conant, Hamtramck, www.facebook.com/events/1178115350427069, www.smallsbardetroit.com, doors are at 7 p.m., ages 18+, $15 cover.

• Captured Detroit-Journey tribute: 8 p.m. May 17, Younger’s Showroom, 120 S. Main, Romeo, doors at 7 p.m., ages 21+, www.youngersromeo.com, ticket prices vary.

• Pandora’s Box-Aerosmith Tribute: May 17, Emerald Theater, 31 N. Walnut St., Mt Clemens, 586-630-0120, TheEmeraldTheatre.com, doors at 7 p.m., 18+, $19+.

• Mayday Parade: May 17, Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 W 4th St. Royal Oak, www.royaloakmusictheatre.com, 248-399-3065, ticket prices vary.

• Addison Agen, Jonah Baker: 8 p.m. May 17, at 20 Front Street, Lake Orion, 248-783-7105, www.20frontstreet.com, doors at 7:30 p.m., ticket prices vary.

• James Kibbie, organist: 3 p.m. May 18, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 620 Romeo St., Rochester, Harmony in the Hills concert, stpaulsrochester.org.

• Post Malone: 7:30 p.m. May 18, Ford Field, Detroit, www.fordfield.com/events, ticket prices vary.

• Dueling Pianos: 8 p.m. May 24 and May 31, The Roxy, 401 Walnut Blvd., Rochester, 248-453-5285, www.theroxyrochester.com, doors at 7 p.m., ages 21+, ticket prices vary.

Books

• Greg Sumner: 7 p.m. May 15, book discussion of his latest book, “Michigan POW Camps in WW II,” at the Monroe County Museum, 126 South Monroe St., Monroe, Sumner is professor and chair of the History Department at the University of Detroit Mercy, facebook.com/MonroeMuseumsMuseum admission and activities are free and open to the public.

• Downton Abbey-inspired Afternoon Tea: 1-2 p.m., May 17, at Springfield Township Library, 12000 Davisburg Road, Davisburg, 248-846-6550, www.springfield.michlibrary.org/news-and-events/events-calendar#/events/fibGr5qUbb/instances/ZxEqOEUog2, registration required, free.

• 2025 Michigan Notable Books Author Tour: Through June at Michigan libraries, michigan.gov/notablebooks.

Choruses

• Farmington Chorus: 8 p.m. May 9 and 4 p.m. May 10, Orchard United Methodist Church, 30450 Farmington Rd, Farmington Hills, Songs Sung Blue, 45th Anniversary Choral Celebration, https://farmingtonchorus.com, $15 advance, $20 at the door.

Classical/Orchestra

• Shostakovich’s Tenth Symphony: May 8-10, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra Hall, 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit, dso.org, $20+.

• Warren Concert Band: 3 p.m. May 11, Warren Woods Middle School Auditorium, 13400 Twelve Mile, Warren, Mother’s Day spring concert, www.warrenconcertband.com, adults-$10, children and students-$5.

• Royal Oak Concert Band: “Nature’s Wonders,” with the Woodward Avenue Jazz Orchestra at 3 p.m. May 18, Royal Oak Middle School Auditorium, 709 N. Washington Ave., Royal Oak, royaloakconcertband.org, $12 adults, $10 students and seniors.

• Belgian American Association Band: 5 p.m. May 18, St. Lucy Church, 23401 E. Jefferson, St. Clair Shores, spring concert, doors at 4:15 p.m., free admission, donations appreciated.

Comedy

• Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle: Drew Lynch-May 8-10; Kevin James Thornton-May 18; at 310 S. Troy St., Royal Oak, www.comedycastle.com, 248-542-9900, ages 18+, ticket prices vary.

• One Night Stans: Gabe Gerry-May 8-10; Bob Phillips-May 15; at 4761 Highland Road, Waterford Twp., www.onenightstans.club, 248-249-1321, ages 18+, ticket prices vary.

• Dave Landau: 8 p.m. May 16, Younger’s Showroom, 120 S. Main, Romeo, doors at 7 p.m., ages 21+, www.youngersromeo.com, ticket prices vary.

• David Dyer: 8 p.m. May 23, Younger’s Showroom, 120 S. Main, Romeo, doors at 7 p.m., ages 21+, www.youngersromeo.com, ticket prices vary.

Dance

• River Raisin Dance Academy’s Spring Performance: 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. May 17, RRCA Theatre, 114 S. Monroe St., 734-242-7722, www.riverraisincentre.org.

Film

• Cinetopia Film Festival: May 15-18, Ann Arbor. “Lady Parts” is 7:30 p.m. May 15, and 9:30 p.m. May 16; “Vulcanizadora” is 10:15 p.m. May 16 and 3:30 p.m. May 17, at the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor, for full lineup and tickets, visit https://ow.ly/AMGb50VpPzx.

• AMC Theatres: AMC Forum Sterling Heights, 586-254-1381; AMC Star Gratiot Clinton Township, 586-791-2095; AMC Star Great Lakes Auburn Hills, 248-454-0314; AMC Star John R Madison Heights, 248-585-4477, amctheatres.com.

• Cinemark Southland Center, Taylor, 734-287-0629, www.cinemark.com/theatres.

• Detroit Film Theatre at Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, dia.org, ticket prices vary.

• Emagine Theatres: Birmingham 8, 248-723-6230; Emagine Palladium in Birmingham, 248-385-0500; Canton, 734-787-3002; The Riviera in Farmington Hills, 248-788-6572; Hartland, 810-207-5757; Macomb, 586-372-3456; Novi, 248-468-2990; Rochester Hills, 248-378-2991; Royal Oak, 248-414-1000, emagine-entertainment.com. Open caption showtimes are Sunday and Wednesday afternoons throughout April at select Emagine Theatres, 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+.

• MJR Theatres: MJR Chesterfield, 586-598-2500; MJR Universal Grand, Warren, 586-620-0200; MJR Troy, 248-498-2100; MJR Marketplace, Sterling Heights, 586-264-1514; MJR Partridge Creek, Clinton Twp., 586-263-0084; MJR Waterford, 248-666-7900, MJR Southgate, 734-284-3456, mjrtheatres.com.

• Oxford GQT Theater: 248-628-7101, gqtmovies.com/theaterinfo/x01tk-gqt-oxford-7.

• Redford Theatre: 17360 Lahser Road, Detroit, redfordtheatre.com, ticket prices vary.

• Regal UA, Commerce Twp.: 844-462-7342, regmovies.com/theatres/regal-ua-commerce-township.

• Romeo Theatre, Washington: 586-752-3455, romeotheatre.com.

Fundraisers

• Paper Products Drive hosted by Clinton Township Supervisor to benefit Turning Point 10 a.m.-1 p.m. May 10, at Second Hand Rose Resale Shop, 36660 Gratiot Ave, Clinton Twp,., www.turningpointmacomb.org. Turning Point welcomes donations of facial tissue, toilet paper, paper towels, napkins and paper plates.

“Step Up to the Plate”, presented by Children’s Hospital of Michigan, is May 4-May 9, participating restaurants will offer diners 20% off food purchases if they show a “Step Up to the Plate” promotional piece (i.e., school flyer, ad, email, or other communication about the program). The discount offer is only valid for food and non-alcoholic beverages. Diners may turn in receipts to a Troy school of their choice by May 16. The school receiving the most money in receipts will win a $1,000 cash prize.

• Women Helping Women Luncheon and Fashion Show: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 10, at The Royal Park Hotel in Rochester, to benefit Grace Centers of Hope, which supports women overcoming homelessness, addiction, and abuse, https://gracecentersofhope.org/women-helping-women-luncheon-fashion-show, $125+.

• “An Armenian Trilogy” fundraiser: 7 p.m. May 14, Steinway Piano Gallery in Commerce, 2700 E West Maple Road, Commerce Township. live multimedia fundraising event to support music education for children in Armenia’s rural communities, featuring a blend of film, live music, and inspirational speakers centered around metro Detroit composer Dan Yessian’s classical composition “An Armenian Trilogy,” givebutter.com/armeniantrilogy, ticket prices vary.

• The Rent Party fundraiser: 5:30-9 p.m. May 15, The Treasury, 30 N. Saginaw St., Pontiac, to support Lighthouse family emergency shelter and housing programs, featuring live music by Planet D Nonet, Thornetta Davis. To donate an auction item or be a sponsor, contact Lindsey Brenz at lbrenz@lighthousemi.org or 248-972-1484.

• A2SF’s Fundraiser: 7-9:30 p.m. May 16, Homes campus 112 Jackson Plaza, Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor Summer Festival, www.a2sf.org/events/debut, tickets — $100+.

• Lawrence Technological University Scholarship Gala is May 17, at Michigan Central Station, 2001 15th St., Detroit. The event features dinner, live entertainment and auction. Joseph Fadool, president and CEO of BorgWarner Inc., will serve as keynote speaker. He graduated from LTU in 1989, http://ltu.edu/thegala, ticket prices vary, proceeds to support scholarships for education and STEM education.

• Impact100 Metro Detroit Annual Big Give event is 6-8:30 p.m. May 21, at Club Venetian, 29310 John R Road, Madison Heights. Impact100 Metro Detroit is a philanthropic organization where women collectively fund high-impact grants to local nonprofits addressing critical community needs, https://impact100metrodetroit.org/events, tickets are $75+ for nonmembers. Five finalists have been selected: Art Creates US; Detroit Horse Power; House of Providence; Racquet Up Detroit; and Recovery Mobile Clinic. At the event, each finalist will make a presentation and Impact100 members will vote to determine the recipient of a $100,000 grant with remaining funds to be shared among the other finalists.

Magic Shows/Conventions

• Magic Convention: 7 p.m. May 16 and 9 a.m.-10 p.m. May 17, Macomb Community College South Campus John Lewis Center, 14500 12 Mile Road, Warren, https://detroitmagic.club/michigan-magic-day-2025, tickets are $10+ for May 16 and $20+ for May 17.

Meetings/Speakers

• E Speaker Series live shows: 7 p.m. May 13, Sept. 9, and Oct. 28, available at Meadow Brook Theatre Box Office or online at Ticketmaster.com, or www.gotickets.com. Former NASA astronaut, Cady Coleman kicks off the series on May 13, ticket prices vary.

• Glen Oaks Golf Course Century Celebration: 5:30-8:30 p.m. May 14, at the Glen Oaks Banquet Center in Farmington Hills. OCP Historian Carol Bacak-Egbo will share details about the golf course, buffet prepared by Oak Management, a round of indoor mini golf and a tour of Glen Oaks Banquet Center, $45/person. Call or text 248-221-8040 for program questions. Preregistration is required by April 30, at OaklandCountyParks.com.

• 2025 Michigan Notable Books Author Tour: Through June at Michigan libraries, michigan.gov/notablebooks.

Misc.

• “Festival of Cars”: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 24, Rochester Municipal Park, 400 6th St, Rochester, annual classic car show hosted by Rochester Lions Club, register at www.rochesterlionsclub.org, 248-860-4544, free admission.

• Downtown Street Eats: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday, through Oct. 10, bringing more than 80 of Metro Detroit’s best food trucks and restaurants to Cadillac Square and the Woodward Esplanade, DowntownDetroit.org/events.

Museums

• “Nothing Gold Can Stay”: 7:30-8:30 p.m. May 9, and May 21, Hammond Planetarium at Henry Ford College, in the Science Building, Room J-102, constellations to see in spring, register at www.hfcc.edu/campus-life/planetarium, free.

• Mini-Golf at Cranbrook Art Museum: Mother’s Day Weekend, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 10-11, at Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, https://cranbrookartmuseum.org/events/national-mini-golf-day-2025. Purchase group tickets to receive one free ticket for mom or special adult. The last tickets will be sold 45 minutes before closing. Admission to the Art Museum is free with mini-golf admission.

• 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. Bank of America and The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History are partnering to provide free admission to all museum visitors on the second Sunday of the month, May 11, and June 8.

• Tea in the Farmhouse — Letters from the Van Hoosens is 10-11 a.m. May 13, at The Rochester Hills Museum Van Hoosen Farmhouse, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester Hills, $20/non-members; $15/Museum members. Register at www.rochesterhills.org/musprograms.

• The Pontiac Transportation Museum announces the grand opening of its Phase II expansion. The “Phase II Fanfare” celebration is May 17, at the museum, 250 W. Pike Street, Pontiac, open to the public. The day begins in the museum parking lot at 9 a.m. with the first-ever PTM Car Café, offering free coffee, donuts and cider, while supplies last. Owners of classic Pontiac, Oakland, and GMC vehicles are encouraged to display their cars on-site. as space allows. The museum opens at 10 a.m., $10 regular admission, Phase II FanFare Ceremony is at noon. From 1-5 p.m., local food truck vendors and live music, www.pontiactransportationmuseum.org.

• The Science of Archimedes: Traveling exhibition through June 1, Cranbrook Institute of Science, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, https://science.cranbrook.edu/explore/exhibits/archimedes. The museum is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday, and noon-4 p.m. Sunday.$14-general admission, $10.50-ages 2-12 and ages 65+, free for ages under 2 and members.

• Heroes vs. Villains: Detroit’s Comic Book Story exhibit through May 2026, Detroit Historical Museum, 5401 Woodward Ave. (NW corner of Kirby) in Midtown Detroit, detroithistorical.org.

• Troy Historic Village: 60 W. Wattles Road, Troy. Register online to reserve a timeslot at www.TroyHistoricVillage.org. Walk-ins are also welcome. Regular hours are 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday. Admission is free to members, $7/Adult, $5/Senior, $5/Youth 6-17 for non-members, free for ages under 6.

• Meadow Brook Hall: Guided House Tours and Self-Guided Tours, 350 Estate Drive, Rochester. Visit meadowbrookhall.org/tours for tour times and ticket prices.

• The Rochester Hills Museum: Open for drop-in hours, Fridays and Saturdays, from noon-3 p.m. with guided tours of the Van Hoosen Farmhouse and Red House, starting at 1 p.m., 1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester Hills, www.rochesterhills.org/musprograms.

• Detroit Arsenal of Democracy Museum: Seeks volunteer groups from veteran and military groups to assist with restoration. The museum is also seeking building materials and equipment to support the ongoing restoration of its vintage industrial space at 19144 Glendale Ave., Detroit, including floor grinders, clear epoxy and Thinset products for floor repairs, www.detroitarsenalofdemocracy.org.

• Detroit Historical Museum: 5401 Woodward Ave. (NW corner of Kirby) in Midtown Detroit, detroithistorical.org. Permanent exhibits include the famous Streets of Old Detroit, the Allesee Gallery of Culture, Doorway to Freedom: Detroit and the Underground Railroad, Detroit: The “Arsenal of Democracy,” the Gallery of Innovation, Frontiers to Factories, America’s Motor City and The Glancy Trains, regular museum general admission is $10. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. “Detroit Lions: Gridiron Heroes,” exhibition featuring the history of the Detroit Lions, detroithistorical.org.

• A River’s Rejuvenation: The Fish Story of Detroit is though mid-summer, at Dossin Great Lakes Museum, 100 Strand Drive, Belle Isle, Detroit. Designed as a traveling installation, it will also be displayed at the Belle Isle Nature Center and the Belle Isle Aquarium throughout the summer, detroithistorical.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., noon, and 2 p.m., www.fordpiquetteplant.org, 313-872-8759.

• Ford House: Historic home of Eleanor and Edsel Ford, 1100 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Shores, www.fordhouse.org, 313-884-4222, www.fordhouse.org/events.

• Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society: Open 1st/2nd/4th/5th Sundays of the month and 3rd Fridays, 1-4 pm, (holidays excluded) with exhibits including “Four Communities” exhibit at The Orchard Lake Museum, 3951 Orchard Lake Road, Orchard Lake. Admission is free, donations welcome, www.gwbhs.org, 248-757-2451.

• The Henry Ford Museum: 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.

• Michigan Science Center (Mi-Sci): 5020 John R St., Detroit, 313-577-8400, www.mi-sci.org. Regular museum gen. adm. is $17+. Standard Mi-Sci films are available as a $6 add-on to general admission tickets. Mi-Sci is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday and until 8 p.m. the first Friday of each month. Kids Town exhibit provides a tinkering space for children 5 and under to explore creativity as part of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) concepts — while under the supervision of parents and caregivers. “Tyrannosaurs — Meet the Family” exhibit is open through May, (collection of tyrannosaur skeleton casts, fossils, and life-size displays).

• Monroe County Museum: 126 S Monroe St., Monroe, monroemi.gov.

• Motown Museum: 2648 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit, motownmuseum.org, 313-875-2264.

• Royal Oak Historical Society Museum: Hours are 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 1411 W. Webster Road, Royal Oak, royaloakhistoricalsociety.com, 248-439-1501, $10+ suggested donation. The Underground Railroad in Oakland County traveling exhibit. Royal Oak Historical Society Speaker Series by local historian and Executive Director of Selfridge Military Air Museum, Steve Mrozek.

• Westin Book Cadillac at 100 Exhibition: Westin Book Cadillac, 1114 Washington Blvd., Detroit, presented with Detroit Historical Society, exhibit explores the 100-year history of the Book Cadillac hotel, https://detroithistorical.org.

• The Zekelman Holocaust Center: 28123 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills. “The Evidence Room”, exhibit is through June 15, at The HC, 28123 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills, $10 per person or free with membership, www.holocaustcenter.org, 248-553-2400.

To submit an event, email to kblake@medianewsgroup.com. Allow two weeks’ notice for scheduled events.