ART
37th Annual Art Birmingham: 150 juried artists, youth art activities tent, May 12-13, Shain Park, 151 Martin St., Birmingham, benefits Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center, free, bbartcenter.org/access-programming/meet-bbac
Animator Joshua Mulligan: Art exhibition through May 13, Ferndale a District Library, 222 E. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale, 248-546-2504, facebook.com/FADLAr.
Student Exhibition: 81st Detroit Public Schools show exhibit through May 13, Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., 313-833-4005, dia.org.
Sue Webster-The Masterpiece: through May 13, University of Michigan Museum of Art, 525 S. State St., Ann Arbor, umma.umich.edu.
“Man in the City Experience”: Neighborhood Service Organization interactive art experience with light hors d’oeuvres, silent and live art auction, May 17, at the MotorCity Casino Hotel and Sound Board, nso-mi.org.
Meet Me @ the BBAC: 10-11:30 a.m. May 18, art-looking and artmaking program for individuals living with dementia, $10 fee includes care partner. Register at 248-644-0866 ext. 111.
“Ethereal” by Michael O’Reilly: 6-11 p.m. May 18 through June 1, Annex Gallery-333 Midland, Highland Park, facebook.com/events/448930585538457.
Art Museum Day: Free admission May 18, The Art Gallery of Windsor, 401 Riverside Drive W., Windsor, Ontario, drop-in docent-led tours and studio activity, 519-977-0013, agw.ca.
19th Annual Student Art Exhibit: through May 19, Northville Art House, 215 W. Cady St., Northville, featuring two- and three-dimensional works of art in various media, 248-344-0497, northvillearthouse.org.
Celebrate the Arts festival: through May 24, Detroit Country Day Upper School, 22305 W. 13 Mile Road, Beverly Hills, dcds.edu/cta. Art exhibits, previews of student films, musical and theater performances, free admission.
Desiree Kelly: through May 31, at Atom Art Gallery, 522 E. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale, DesireKellyArt.com.
“In the Garden Ceramics Show-Pottery Inspired by Nature”: through June 18, Yourist Studio, 1133 Broadway St., Ann Arbor, youristpottery.com.
Shiawassee Arts Center: through June 24, the Shiawassee Arts Center, 206 Curwood Castle Drive, Owosso, 989-723-8354, shiawasseearts.org.
“Play Ball! Baseball at the DIA”: 50th anniversary of the Detroit Tigers’ 1968 World Series victory with memorabilia through Sept. 16, Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, 313-833-4005, dia.org.
AUDITIONS/CONTESTS
Orchard Lake Fine Art Show Budding Art Competition: 16th annual for grades K-8 or ages 5-13, cash prizes, 248-762-2462, artsandeducationinc.org.
Oakland Youth Orchestras auditions: For string, woodwind, brass, percussion ages 7-18, Oakland University’s Varner Hall, 371 Varner Drive, Rochester, sign up at oyomi.org/join-oyo through May 20, scholarships available.
“Show Us Your Bridge”: challenge for ages 6-18, original drawings or paintings of their vision for the Gordie Howe International Bridge. Must reside in Windsor, County of Essex in Ontario or in Wayne, Oakland or Macomb Counties. Deadline is May 25. Four prizes of $25 gift card randomly selected, wdbridge.com.
House of Wax-Juried Encaustic Competition: Call for entries at Northville Art House, 215 W. Cady St., Northville, for artists, 18+, due by June 1, northvillearthouse.org/exhibits-2/artist-opportunities, cash prizes.
Southeast Michigan Film Festival: free submission before Aug. 15, any genre, for a variety of categories, feature length, documentaries and shorts, filmfreeway.com/SoutheastMichiganFilmFestival, email to info@semichfilmfest.com. Selected films will be shown, Nov. 2-3 at the Lincoln Park High School auditorium.
CLASSES
Meet Me @ the BBAC: 10-11:30 a.m. May 18, Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center, 1516 S. Cranbrook, Birmingham, bbartcenter.org/access-programming/meet-bbac, $10 participation fee includes care partner. Adv. registration at 248-644-0866 ext. 111.
The Textile Connection-A Dialogue: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m., May 19, Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center, 1516 S. Cranbrook, Birmingham, public invited to bring up to 3 textile pieces for conversation with Textile Connection members, free, register at 248-644-0866, bbartcenter.org/exhibitions, exhibit through June 7.
Action Film Stunt Camp: 2 p.m. May 20, The Detroit Boxing Jungle Gym, 7455 Greenfield Detroit, First Step Rehab Sign on the front of the building, dragonpicture.net, 313-468-5231, $25.
THE BEAT
ROX Concert: Royal Oak High School choir 7 p.m. May 11, at the Royal Oak High School Kimball Auditorium, 1500 Lexington Blvd., Royal Oak, $10 admission, royaloakschools.org/high-school.
Tom Jones: May 11, Detroit Opera House, 1526 Broadway St., Detroit, $49-$99, michiganopera.org.
Ursula Oppens, piano: 8 p.m. May 11, Wayne State University Schaver Music Recital Hall, 480 W. Hancock, Detroit, CMSDetroit.org, 313-335-3300, $15-$30.
Laura Rain & the Caesars: 7 and 8:30 p.m. May 11, Detroit Institute of Arts, DFT Auditorium, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, dia.org.
“Action-able Songs”: Farmington Community Chorus, 8 p.m. May 11, 4 p.m. May 12, First Presbyterian Church of Farmington, 26165 Farmington Road, Farmington Hills, $12 adv. or $15 at the door, farmingtonchorus.com, 734-427-6047.
“Whatcha Really Really Want” starring Dwayne Gretzky: 9 p.m. May 12, The Loving Touch, $5-$12.
Chris Smither: 8 p.m. May 12, The Ark, 316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor, 734-761-1800, theark.org, $30.
The Gilbert Jackson Chorale: 7:30 p.m. May 12, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 620 Romeo Road, Rochester, JacksonChorale.org, $13, free to military and one guest.
Guy Louis-World of Music Children’s Concert: 1 p.m. May 12, Meadow Brook Theatre, Rochester, $10, 248-377-3300.
St. Paul’s Walker Organ 30th birthday concert celebration: 4:30 p.m. May 13, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 620 Romeo St., Rochester, featuring Eugenio Maria Fagiani from Italy, stpaulsrochester.org.
Royal Oak Musicale Spring Concert: 7:30 p.m. May 15, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Royal Oak, The Women’s Chorus, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 814 N. Campbell, Royal Oak.
Comerica Java & Jazz music-Isis Damil: 6 p.m., May 15 series, The Detroit Public Library, Clara Stanton Jones Friends Auditorium, 5201 Woodward Ave., Detroit, free concert and coffee, detroitpubliclibrary.org.
Orchard Lake Philharmonic Goes to the Movies: 3 and 7:30 p.m. May 16, St. James Catholic Church, 46325 10 Mile Road, Novi. Pops concert, “The Sting,” “Exodus,: “Rocky,” “Gone with the Wind,” “Empire Strikes Back,” more. Afternoon tickets $5, evening donation, OrchardLakePhil.org.
Todd Rundgren: May 17, The Fillmore, Detroit, 2115 Woodward Ave., Detroit, thefillmoredetroit.com, $32-$99.
Randy Kaplan: West Bloomfield Parks Kids Komotion Concert Series 6 p.m. May 17, Marshbank Park, 2805 Hiller Road, West Bloomfield Twp., free monthly event, children’s music, inflatables, crafts and concessions, wbparks.org.
The Temptations, The Four Tops: 8 p.m. May 18, Soaring Eagle, 6800 Soaring Eagle Blvd., Mt. Pleasant, 888-732-4537, $24-$69.
“Heart of My Harp”: May 18, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 620 Romeo St., Rochester, 248-651-4181, rochestersymphony.com, $25, $5-student.
Chicago Blues Bash: 7 p.m. May 19, The Flagstar Strand Theatre, 12 N. Saginaw St., Pontiac, $19-$99.
Cabaret 313-John Pizzarelli and Jessica Molaskey: 8 p.m. May 19 at The Cube at the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center, 3711 Woodward Ave, Detroit, $60+, $25 for ages 40 and younger, cabaret313.org or call 313-405-5061.
MAMA’s Coffeehouse 25th anniversary concert: 8 p.m. May 19, Birmingham Unitarian Church, 38651 Woodward, Bloomfield Hills, 248-647-2380, mamas-coffeehouse.org, $15, $13 student/senior.
Zukerman Trio: 8 p.m. May 19, Seligman Performing Arts Center, 22305 W. 13 Mile Road, Beverly Hills, CMSDetroit.org, 313-335-3300, $25-$65.
Forever in Your Mind, Dana Vaughns: 1 p.m., May 20, The Crofoot Pike Room, Pontiac, thecrofoot.com, $25.
Harp Duo concert: 4 p.m. May 20, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 620 Romeo St., Rochester, featuring Eugenio Maria Fagiani from Italy, stpaulsrochester.org, $20 adv.
Spring concert: Warren Concert Band and local high school musicians, 3 p.m. May 20, Warren Woods Tower High School Auditorium, 27900 Bunert Road, Warren, 586-709-8192, warrenconcertband.com, $10, students 9th-12th grades $5, 8th grade and younger free with paid adult.
Best of the Season: Farmington Community Band 3 p.m. May 20, St, James Catholic Church, 46325 W. 10 Mile Road Novi, fcbmusic.org, free.
The Scintas: 7 p.m. June 8, Andiamo Celebrity Showroom, 7096 E. 14 Mile Road, Warren, andiamoshowroom.com, $25-$69.
Chris Young, Kane Brown: 8 p.m. June 17, Soaring Eagle, 6800 Soaring Eagle Blvd., Mt. Pleasant, 888-732-4537, $30-$84.
BOOKS
The Red Ink Conference: for authors & editors 8 a.m.-5 p.m. May 19 at the Hilton Garden Inn Troy, $167. Register at 313-999-6942 or email redinkconference@gmail.com, soitiswritten.net.
Jim Windell: Child psychologist and former Oakland Press columnist clinical book release party, 1-3:30 p.m. May 19, Pasquale’s Family Restaurant, 31555 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak, 248-549-4002, email jwind27961@aol.com.
CLASSICAL
Royal Oak Symphony Orchestra Season Finale: 8 p.m. May 11, Royal Oak Middle School, 709 N. Washington Ave., Royal Oak, RoyalOakOrchestra.org, 248-549-0262, $15, $12 for seniors and college students, ages 18 and younger free.
William Tell & Italian Schubert: DSO Davidson Neighborhood Series 8 p.m. May 11, Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, Clinton Twp., and 3 p.m. May 13 at Seligman Center, Beverly Hills, $25 each, students $10, dso.org, 313-576-5111.
Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s NextGen “Mysterium”: 6 p.m. May 17, at the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center, 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit, dso.org, three unique performances, hors d’oeuvres, signature drinks, afterglow, $40 or two for $70 adv.
Prokofiev’s 2nd Violin Concert: Davidson Neighborhood Series 7:30 p.m. May 17 at Berman Center of West Bloomfield; 8 p.m. May 18 at Good Counsel Church of Plymouth; 8 p.m. May 19 at Kirk in the Hills, Bloomfield Hills and 3 p.m. May 20 at Star of the Sea of Grosse Pointe; $25 each, students $10, dso.org.
“Spring Celebration-Living Composers in Bloom”: Washtenaw Chorale 7 p.m. May 19, Congregational Church of Birmingham, 1000 Cranbrook, Bloomfield Hills, 734-996-8867, washtenawchorale.org, 734-996-8867, free.
Vivace: featuring Yooshin Song, Detroit Symphony Orchestra concertmaster, DSO violinist Alexandros Sakarellos and pianist Elllen Hwangbo, is 7:30 p.m. May 20 at the Birmingham Temple, 28611 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, 248-661-1348, $28.
COMEDY
Bill Hilderbrandt: May 11-12, Big Tommy’s Comedy Club, 40380 Grand River Ave., Novi, 248-615-2102, bigtommys.com, $15-$27.
Kathleen Madigan: May 11-12, Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, 310 S. Troy St., Royal Oak, 248-542-9900, comedycastle.com, 18+, prices vary.
Zach Martina, Diego Anastasia: 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. May 11-12, Holly Hotel, 110 Battle Alley, Holly, reservations recommended. hollyhotel.com 248-634-5208, $15, adults only.
FILMS
“Supernatural” TV party: season finale, May 17, Emagine Royal Oak, benefits charities, including the Oakland County Animal Shelter and the #MeToo movement, $8, emagine-entertainment.com/locations/royal-oak.
“The Little Mermaid” Sing-Along: May 18-20, The Redford Theatre, 17360 Lahser Road, Detroit, 313-537-2560, redfordtheatre.com, $10, ages 12 and younger-$5.
MISC.
Discover The D Hometown Tourist Day: outdoor trade show 11 a.m.-2 p.m. May 11, Cadillac Square in Campus Martius Park, Cadillac Square Park, 800 Woodward Ave., Detroit, visitdetroit.com/event/discover-d-hometown-tourist-day, 313-202-1852.
“Broadway on Ice”: Farmington Hills Figure Skating Club 22nd Annual Ice Show, 7 p.m. May 11 4 p.m. May 12 at the Farmington Hills Ice Arena, 35500 Eight Mile Road, Farmington Hills, fhice.com, 248-478-8800, $8, $6 for ages 60+ and ages 6-18 and free for ages 5 and younger.
17th annual Rose Hill Flower Sale and Fair: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 12, 5130 Rose Hill Blvd., Holly, 248-634-5330, rosehillcenter.org, free.
The Spirit of Detroit 60th anniversary celebration: 6-10 p.m. May 12, One Woodard Ave., Detroit, across from The Spirit of Detroit sculpture, $60+, reception, dinner, live music, marshallfredericks.org/spiritofdetroit.
Motor City Comic Con: May 18-20, Suburban Collection Showplace, Novi, motorcitycomiccon.com, adults $25+.
MOTHER’S DAY
Mother’s Day Open House: 1-4 p.m. May 13, Orson Starr House Museum, 3123 N. Main St., Royal Oak, music by the Stringtime Duo 2-3 p.m., donations accepted, 248-548-6638.
MUSEUMS
Early Irons Open House: 1-4 p.m. May 13, Orchard Lake Museum, 3951 Orchard Lake Road, 248-757-2451, gwbhs.com, free.
exploreLAB: interactive educational exhibits 11 a.m., noon, 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Saturdays; 1 and 2 p.m. Sundays, through July 1, Cranbrook Institute of Science, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, science.cranbrook.edu/explore/exploreLAB, $5, $1 for younger than 2, plus museum admission.
ON SALE 10 A.M. MAY 11
Sinbad: Sept. 29, MGM Grand Detroit Event Center.
Lil Xan – Total Xanarchy: Oct. 13, Saint Andrews Hall.
Iron and Wine: Nov. 2, Michigan Theater.
Amanda Miguel & Diego Verdaguer: Nov. 18, The Fillmore Detroit.
Straight No Chaser: Dec. 19, The Fox Theatre, Detroit, $34.50-$64.50.
Pink: Second show added, April 27, 2019, Little Caesar’s Arena, Detroit, $47.45+.
ON SALE 10 A.M. MAY 12
J. Cole, Young Thug: Sept. 21, Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, $49.50-$149.50.
ON SALE MAY 18
Christina Aguilera: Oct. 13, Fox Theatre Detroit.
ON SALE PRESALE EVENT, 10 a.m. May 19 at Little Caesars Arena Auxiliary Box Office. Fans can purchase up to four tickets per show.
Nine Inch Nails: Oct. 22-23, The Fox Theatre, Detroit.
Tickets on sale at box office without service fee, or at Ticketmaster locations, Ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000, Livenation.com, Palacenet.com.
OPERA
“The Summer King”: May 12-20 at Detroit Opera House, 1526 Broadway St, Detroit, 313-237-7464, MichiganOpera.org, $30-$170.
THEATER-COMMUNITY
“Children of Eden”: May 11-20, Starlight Theater, 7370 Highland Road, Waterford Twp., Oakland Theatre Arts Guild, starlighttheater.net, 248-886-8880.
“Into the Woods”: through May 19, Farmington Players Barn, 32332 W. 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, farmingtonplayers.org.
“The Fox on the Fairway”: through May 20, Ridgedale Theatre, 205 W. Long Lake Road, Troy, $16, ridgedaleplayers.com, 248-988-7049.
THEATER-PROFESSIONAL
“Northern Lights 1966”: May 11-20, DIA Detroit Film Theatre Auditorium, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, dia.org, $27-$37, ages 5-17 $12, seniors $22, family 4-pack is $60.
“Annie”: May 11- June 3 at 415 S. Lafayette Royal Oak, 248-541-6430, stagecrafters.org, 248-541-6430, $23-$26.50.
“On Your Feet!” (Touring): through May 13, the Fisher Theatre, 18+ event, broadwayindetroit.com, $39-$130.
“The All Night Strut!”: through May 20, Meadow Brook Theatre, Wilson Hall, 378 Meadow Brook Road, Rochester, 248-377-3300, mbtheatre.com, $28-$43.
THEATER-STUDENT
“The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940”: 7:30 p.m. May 11-12 at Bloomfield Hills High, 4200 Andover Road, Bloomfield Hills. Longtime theater director Tina Greenlee is retiring, $15, $12 for seniors and students, etix.com (keyword BHHS).
“King Lear”: through May 13, Wayne State University Hilberry Theatre, 3424 Woodward Ave., Detroit, 313-577-3010, $10-$25, events.wayne.edu.
“The Three Little Pigs”: 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. May 18, 2 p.m. May 20 and 7 p.m. June 8, Oakland University Varner Recital Hall, Rochester, $10, $6 for students, free for children 2 and younger.
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