On sale now
• “The Simon & Garfunkel Story”: Second performance added, 2 p.m. matinee March 18 (the other performance is 8 p.m. March 18) at Music Hall, Detroit, ticket prices vary.
On sale 9 a.m. Feb. 3
• John Mayer: March 22, Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, ticket prices vary.
On sale 10 a.m. Feb. 3
• Trey Songz, Mario, Rip Micheals, August Alsina: March 3, Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, ticket prices vary.
• KEM, Ledisi, Musiq Soulchild: Second show added March 12, (first show is March 11), Fox Theatre, Detroit, ticket prices vary.
• Disney’s “Aladdin” Broadway musical: May 9-May 14, Fisher Theatre, BroadwayinDetroit.com, $35+.
• Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade: June 2, Royal Oak Music Theatre, royaloakmusictheatre.com, ticket prices vary.
• “Dino Ranch Live”: June 2, Fox Theatre, Detroit based on the animated series seen on Disney Junior, ticket prices vary.
• Bryan Adams, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts: June 14, Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, ticket prices vary.
• Young The Giant, Milky Chance: June 16, Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill, Sterling Heights, ticket prices vary.
• Tori Amos: July 9, Meadow Brook Amphitheatre on the campus of Oakland University, Rochester Hills, ticket prices vary.
• Barenaked Ladies: July 22, Pine Knob Music Theatre, Independence Twp., ticket prices vary.
• Fall Out Boy: July 29, Pine Knob Music Theatre, Independence Twp., ticket prices vary.
• Rob Zombie, Alice Cooper: Sept. 5, Pine Knob Music Theatre, Independence Twp., ticket prices vary.
On sale 10 a.m. Feb. 9
The Concert – A Tribute to Abba: Aug. 17, Sound Board
On sale 10 a.m. Feb. 10
• “Annie”: April 25-30, Fisher Theatre, Detroit, $35+.
On sale 10 a.m. Feb. 17
• Dave Matthews Band: June 27, Pine Knob Music Theatre, ticket prices vary.
Note: Events are subject to change; check with venues for updates. Some events require masks, proof of vaccination or negative COVID test within 72 hours prior to event. Tickets on sale at 313Presents.com, LiveNation.com, Ticketmaster.com or the XFINITY Box Office at Little Caesars Arena.
Art
• Tea & Glass workshop with Artist Michelle Sider: Feb. 5, at the Janice Charach Gallery, 6600 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield Twp. Learn the basics of crafting a glass mosaic and make a teacup themed work to take home, materials provided, all ages, $40 each. Register by phone at 248-432-5579.
• Hearts for Art Week: Feb. 8-12, Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, 248-645-3323, take photos of favorite art with cutout hearts, cranbrookartmuseum.org/events/hearts-for-art-week-2023-02-08.
• Disney Animation-Immersive Experience Detroit: Feb. 9-May 14, Lighthouse ArtSpace Detroit, 311 E Grand River Ave., Detroit, lighthouseimmersive.com/disney/detroit, $39.99+.
• WanChuan Kesler’s “Urban Collection” Oil Painting Exhibit: Through Feb. 10, Farmington Hills City Hall, 31555 W Eleven Mile Road, Farmington Hills. Open during business hours Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
• “Small Works”: Through Feb. 25, Anton Art Center, 125 Macomb Place, Mount Clemens. Selected small works by members of the Lakeside Palette Club of St. Clair Shores, Mount Clemens Art Association, Romeo Guild of Art, Shelby Township Fine Art Society, and Warren Tri-County Fine Arts, Inc., www.theartcenter.org.
• Shoppe Sylvan, a juried makers market featuring 26 local artisans: Noon-4 p.m., Feb. 26, Sylvan Lake Community Center, 2456 Pontiac Drive, Sylvan Lake, admission is $1.
• Ruth Adler Schnee’s Textiles exhibit: The Henry Ford Museum, Dearborn, bit.ly/3W42Xzu.
• “18” exhibit: Through March 1, Janice Charach Gallery, 6600 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield Twp., gallery.jccdet.org.
• Fall Exhibitions: Scott Hocking-“Detroit Stories”; James Benjamin Franklin-“Full Circle”; Bakpak Durden- “The Eye of Horus”: Through March 19, Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, 248-645-3323, cranbrookartmuseum.org/future-exhibitions.
• 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.
• Rethinking Monuments-American Sculpture in its Time,1850-2000: Through April 9, Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit, advanced reservations are required to visit the museum, 313-833-4005, dia.org/art/exhibitions.
• “To Paint is to Live-The Artwork of Erich Lichtblau-Leskly”: Through April 30, The Zekelman Holocaust Center, 28123 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills, www.holocaustcenter.org/exhibitions/featured.
• Vitality and Continuity-Art in the Experiences of Anishinaabe, Inuit, and Pueblo Women: Through Jan. 6, 2024, Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit, dia.org.
Beats
• Friday Night Live! Wendell Harrison-Fighting for the Children: 7 p.m. Feb. 3, Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit, dia.org, free with general admission.
• Intocable: 7 p.m. Feb. 3, Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 West 4th St., Royal Oak, royaloakmusictheatre.com, ages 18+, $39.50 – $99.50+.
• Macy Gray: Feb. 3, Music Hall, Detroit, MusicHall.org, ticket prices vary.
• Phillip-Michael Scales: 8 p.m. Feb. 3, The Parliament Room at Otus Supply, 345 E. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale, doors at 7 p.m., 248-291-6160, otussupply.com/parliament-room, $15+ adv., $20+ door.
• Sincerely, Easy Beach: Feb. 3, doors at 7 p.m., The Loving Touch, 22634 Woodward Ave., Ferndale, thelovingtouchferndale.com, all ages, $12+ adv.
• Adam Melchor: Feb. 3, Magic Stick, 4120 Woodward Ave., Detroit, doors at 7 p.m., www.majesticdetroit.com, $20+ adv./ $22+ door.
• Stevie Ray Vaughn Tribute – Cold Shot: 8 p.m. Feb. 3, Younger’s Irish Tavern, 120 S. Main St., Romeo, youngerstavern.com, $15+.
• The Trews: Feb. 3, The Shelter, 431 E Congress St., Detroit, doors at 7 p.m., all ages, $20+.
• Nate Fredrick and The Wholesome Boys: 8-10 p.m. Feb. 3-4, at 20 Front Street, Lake Orion, www.20frontstreet.com, $28+ each.
• almost monday: 7 p.m. Feb. 4, El Club, 4114 W. Vernor Hwy., Detroit, elclubdetroit.com, all ages, $26.
• Greater Alexander: 7 p.m. Feb. 4, Hawk Community Center, 29995 W 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, fhgov.com/play,-explore-learn/the-hawk, $15+ adv.
• Matthew Ball – The Boogie Woogie Kid: 2-3 p.m. Feb. 5, Clinton Macomb Public Library, 40900 Romeo Plank, Clinton Twp., register at 586-226-5020, cmpl.libnet.info/events.
• Menace Protocol Ben Schmidt-Swartz, saxophones and Christopher Biggs, electronics: 4 p.m. Feb. 6, Pontiac Little Art Theatre, 47 N Saginaw, Pontiac, calendar.oakland.edu, free.
• JD Clayton: Feb. 7, The Ark 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, theark.org, $20+.
• The Birmingham Musicale presents “Earth Voices”: 1 p.m. Feb. 9, Congregational Church of Birmingham, 1000 Cranbrook Road, Bloomfield HIlls, 248-646-4511, www.thebirminghammusicale.org.
• Dave Matthews Tribute Band: Feb. 9, doors at 7 p.m., The Magic Bag, 22920 Woodward Ave., Ferndale, themagicbag.com, all ages, $15+ adv.
• Matthew Ball – The Boogie Woogie Kid: 7 p.m. Feb. 11, Huron Valley Council for the Arts, 205 W Livingston Rd, Highland Charter Twp., 248-889-8660, www.huronvalleyarts.org, $15 adv., $5-students.
• Ana Popovic: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 17, Token Lounge, 28949 Joy Road, Westland, www.tokenlounge.com, ages 21+, $20-$160+. Doors at 7 p.m.
• Norma Jean: 7 p.m. Feb. 18, The Crofoot Ballroom, 1 S. Saginaw, Pontiac, thecrofoot.com, all ages, $23+.
• Music for the Soul: A Benefit Concert for Accent Pontiac: March 5, Flagstar Strand Theatre, 12 N. Saginaw, Pontiac, www.accentpontiac.org/music-for-the-soul#!, $30-$100+.
Classical/Orchestra
• Brahm’s First Piano Concerto, Bartok: Feb. 3-4, Detroit Symphony Orchestra with Garrick Ohlsson, Orchestra Hall, 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit, 313-576-5111, dso.org, $25-$105+, watch online free, 7:45 p.m. Feb. 4.
• DSO Cellos-“From Bach to Motown”: 7 p.m. Feb. 9, The Cube, 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit, 313-576-5111, dso.org, $20+.
• Warren Symphony Orchestra: 3 p.m. Feb. 12, Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, 44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Township, www.macombcenter.com, gen adm. adv.-$23+, college students-$10+, K-12-free at box office (must have a ticket).
Theater
• “The World of Musicals”: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 3, Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, 44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Township, www.macombcenter.com, $39-$55+.
• “Unnecessary Farce”: Through Feb. 4, St. Dunstan’s Playhouse, 400 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Hills, presented by St. Dunstan’s Theatre Guild of Cranbrook. Adv. Tickets are $20, or $18 for seniors 62+, and 18 and younger, www.StDunstansTheatre.com, 844-DUNSTAN (844-386-7826).
• “Clue”: Through Feb. 5, Baldwin Theatre, 415 South Lafayette, Royal Oak, Stagecrafters production, adv. tickets are $33, stagecrafters.org, 248-541-6430.
• Neil Simon’s “Broadway Bound”: Through Feb. 5, Parcells Middle School Auditorium, 20600 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods, presented by Grosse Pointe Theatre, $35, gpt.org/broadway, 313-881-4004.
• “Birthday Club”: Through Feb. 5 at Meadow Brook Theatre on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester, 248-377-3300, www.mbtheatre.com, $37-$46.
• “The Phantom of the Opera” Valentine’s Dinner Show: Feb. 10-14, live musical performance of scenes from “The Phantom of the Opera” paired with three-course gourmet dinner at select Andiamo locations. Ticket prices for Andiamo Livonia, Bloomfield, Warren and Detroit performances are $89.95+ each. Ticket prices for the Andiamo Fenton event are $99+ each, www.andiamoitalia.com.
• “Pride & Prejudice”: Feb. 10-26, Detroit Mercy Theatre Company, Marlene Boll Theatre, 1401 Broadway St., Detroit, www.udmercy.edu/life/theatre, gen adm. $25.
• “The Peculiar Patriot”: Feb. 10-March 5, Detroit Public Theatre, 3960 Third Ave., Detroit, www.detroitpublictheatre.org, 313-974-7918, ticket prices vary, parking fees.
• “Beetlejuice”: Through Feb. 12, Detroit Opera House, 1526 Broadway St., Detroit, 313-961-3500, broadwayindetroit.com, $29+.
• “Blues In The Night” musical: Feb. 15-March 12, Meadow Brook Theatre on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester, 248-377-3300, www.mbtheatre.com, www.ticketmaster.com, $37-$46.
• Turning Point hosts “The Vagina Monologues”: 7 p.m. Feb. 16, doors at 6 p.m., Emerald Theater, 31 N Walnut St, Mt Clemens, turningpointmacomb.org/event/vagina-monologues, $30 each.
“The Light”: Through Feb. 19, Tipping Point Theatre, 361 E. Cady St., Northville, www.tippingpointtheatre.com, $36+ adv.
Comedy
• Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle: Matt Braunger-Feb. 2-4, Gus Constantellis-Feb. 5; Maria Bamford-Feb. 6; Ralph Harris-Feb. 9-11, at 310 S. Troy St., Royal Oak, comedycastle.com, 248-542-9900, ages 18+, ticket prices vary.
• One Night Stans: Chas Elstner-Feb. 2-4; Tom Thakkar-Feb. 7-9; at 4761 Highland Road, Waterford Twp., OneNightStans.Club, 248-249-1321, 18+, ticket prices vary.
• Comedian Sam Morril: March 3, Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 West 4th St., Royal Oak, royaloakmusictheatre.com, ticket prices vary.
Dance
• “Collide” presented by Oakland University’s School of Music, Theatre, and Dance: 8 p.m. Feb. 3-4 and 2 p.m. Feb. 5, at School of Eisenhower Dance Detroit at the Maggie Allesee Studios for Dance and Arts Innovation, 450 Enterprise Ct., Bloomfield Hills, $22 general, $12 students, calendar.oakland.edu.
• “Wings-A Celtic Celebration of Dance”: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11, Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, 44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Township, www.macombcenter.com, $33+.
Festivals/Shows
• Romeo WinterFest: Feb. 4, live music, giant snowmen adventure trail, ice sculpture show (2:30-4 p.m., horse-drawn wagon rides (noon-5 p.m.), warming stations, 5K at 9 a.m., romeowinterfest.com.
• Shiver on the River Eco Fair: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 4, Dossin Museum on Belle Isle, 100 The Strand, Detroit, presented by Friends of the Detroit River, www.detroitriver.org.
• Jurassic Wonder Dinosaur Drive-Thru: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 4-5, Lakeside Mall, 14000 Lakeside Circle, Sterling Heights, family-friendly event, jurassicwonder.com, $12 per car.
• Detroit Shrine Circus: Feb. 9-12, Suburban Collection, 46100 Grand River Ave, Novi, detroit.shrinecircustickets.com, $25+.
• Winter Fest “Black History & Love”: 2-5 p.m. Feb. 11, Palmer Park Log Cabin, 910 Merrill Plaisance, Detroit, live music, African dancing and drumming, art-making, hot cocoa and treats, games and prizes in a heated tent. Outside, enjoy horse and carriage rides and winter sports ( (ice skating and snow shoeing, weather dependent), suggested donation of $2 per child, $4 per adult and $5 per family, donations collected: books for the Park’s Little Free Libraries and hats/mittens/gloves/scarves (especially for children), peopleforpalmerpark.org.
• Winter Blast: Feb. 17-19, Centennial Commons and the Royal Oak City Center in Royal Oak. The event features live music, free ice skating, ice sculptures, a snow slide, learn to ski/snowboard experience, zip line, food trucks, free family activities, free admission, www.winterblast.com.
• Lake Orion and Oxford DDA Ice Fest: Through February, live ice sculpting is 5-8 p.m. Thursdays, downtownlakeorion.org.
Film
• “Funny Girl”: 8 p.m. Feb. 3, Redford Theatre, 17360 Lahser Road, Detroit, redfordtheatre.com, $6+.
• “80 For Brady” (PG-13); “Living” (PG-13): Feb. 2-9, The Maple Theater, 4135 W. Maple Road, Bloomfield Twp., themapletheater.com, 248-855-9091, $12+.
• “Knock at the Cabin” (R); “80 For Brady” (PG-13): Feb. 3-9, Farmington Civic Theater, 33332 Grand River Ave., Farmington, theFCT.com, 248-474-1951, $8.50+ gen. adm., $5.75 matinee, free for members.
• “A Man Called Otto” : Feb. 3-9; “The Right Stuff”- Feb. 6, Milford Independent Cinema, 945 E Summit St., Milford, milfordcinema.org/tickets, $5+.
• February Film Festival: 7-8:30 p.m. Fridays in February, The Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm – Calf Barn, $5 for adults, $3/seniors and students, free for museum members, pre-register at www.rochesterhills.org/musprograms. “Reckonings” is Feb. 3. “Manzanar Diverted” is Feb. 10.
• “80 for Brady” (PG-13), open caption screening: Feb. 5 and Feb. 8, Emagine Theatre locations, www.emagine-entertainment.com.
• New York International Children’s Film Festival – Celebrating Black Stories: 2 p.m. Feb. 4, Detroit Film Theatre at the Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, dia.org, free with museum admission.
• “Drylongso” (Newly Restored): 2 p.m. Feb. 5, Detroit Film Theatre at the Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, dia.org, $11+.
• Emagine locations to Celebrate Black History Month: Feb. 3-March 2, Emagine will showcase award-winning films for $5 admission, www.emagine-entertainment.com/black-history-month-2023, “The Color Purple” is showing Feb. 3-9.
• Sensory-friendly screening of “Tom and Jerry” (PG): Feb. 4, Emagine locations, Emagine-Entertainment.com.
• “Boblo Boats: A Detroit Ferry Tale”: 2 p.m. Feb. 4, Ferndale Area District Library, 222 E. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale, 248-546-2504, www.fadl.org/boblo.
• Allegory: Double Feature Film Screening- “Do the Right Thing” and “Parasite”: 1 p.m. Feb. 11, Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, cranbrookartmuseum.org/events/allegory-double-feature-film-screening, 248-645-3323
• Winter Kid’s Movie Series: Through March 23 at Emagine Theaters, “Tom and Jerry” is Feb. 3-9, tickets are $3 for all ages, Emagine-Entertainment.com.
Misc.
• Turnabout Show: Feb. 4, 215 W Nine Mile Road, Ferndale, hosted by Ferndale Pride, www.facebook.com/ferndalepride.
• Valentine’s Day Sweetheart Skate: 6-9 p.m. Feb. 14, The Rink at Campus Martius Park presented by Visit Detroit, 800 Woodward Ave, Detroit, 313-963-9393, downtowndetroit.org/event/sweetheart-skate. Tickets and skate rentals may be purchased onsite at the park and are offered on a first come, first serve basis.
Museums
• Bank of America customers receive free admission: Feb. 4-5 and the first weekend of each month to museums and cultural institutions all over the country, including Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History, Michigan Science Center, Arab American National Museum and Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, bit.ly/2NvmECM.
• Royal Oak Historical Society Presents, “Lincoln the Man”: 1-4 p.m. Feb. 11, Royal Oak Historical Society Museum, 1411 W Webster Rd., Royal Oak, royaloakhistoricalsociety.com, $10 donation.
• Michigan Science Center nominated for 10Best Science Museum by USA Today: Public voting until Feb. 13 at www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-science-museum-2023.
• Downton Abbey-inspired Servant’s Life Tour: 11:30-1 p.m. or 1:30-3 p.m. on select weekends in February and March, Meadow Brook Hall, 350 Estate Drive, Rochester, on the campus of Oakland University. $45 each, tickets at meadowbrookhall.org/servantslife.
• Flashlight Tours of Meadow Brook Hall: Select Thursday evenings in February and March, 350 Estate Drive, Rochester, $30 per person at meadowbrookhall.org/flashlight.
• Valentine’s Day at the Great Estate: 6:30-10 p.m. Feb. 14, Meadow Brook Hall, 350 Estate Drive, Rochester, on the campus of Oakland University, candlelight cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception with live music and three course dinner at table for two, meadowbrookhall.org/valentinesdinner, 248-364-6200, $125 per person.
• Downton Days Tea, Talk & Tour: 1-3:30 p.m. Feb. 23, showcases the customs and etiquette in the time of Downton Abbey, includes the guided Servants’ Life Tour and guests are encouraged to wear Downton Abbey-inspired attire, tickets are $65 each at meadowbrookhall.org/downtontea.
• “Objects of Our Affection” mini-exhibit: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday to Friday, through Feb. 28, at Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Road, Troy, $7 admission, discount to seniors, children, and Troy Historical Society members. Schedule timed entry at www.troyhistoricvillage.org/visit.
• Detroit Historical Museum- “The Hustle”: Through April 9, recognizing 34 businesses that invest, elevate and enrich Detroit in a year-long series of museum exhibitions, second in series, featuring Fixers & Helpers and Caregivers, The 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., museum gen. adm. is $10.
• Belle Isle Nature Center: 176 Lakeside Drive, Detroit. Recent renovations and new programs and exhibits including the Sewer Tunnel Walk, Detroit Zoological Society, belleislenaturecenter.detroitzoo.org.
• The Zekelman Holocaust Center (The HC), 28123 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills, www.holocaustcenter.org. “To Paint is to Live”-The Artwork of Erich Lichtblau-Leskly exhibit is through April 30.
• Royal Oak Historical Society Museum: Open 1-4 p.m. Tuesday Thursday and Saturdays, royaloakhistoricalsociety.com, $10+ donation.
• 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.
• Dossin Great Lakes Museum, 100 Strand Drive, Belle Isle, Detroit.
• SUE-The T. rex Experience: Through April 30, 2023, Cranbrook Institute of Science, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, science.cranbrook.edu/visit/events/2022-10/sue-t-rex-experience-opens, $8-$10+.
• Level Up featuring “Electric Playhouse Travels”: Exhibit sponsored by General Motors, re-opens Feb. 1 through May 29, Michigan Science Center, 5020 John R. St., Detroit, mi-sci.org, 313-577-8400, museum gen. adm. is $18+. The center participates in Museums for All, patrons show their SNAP EBT card and picture ID, general admission tickets are only $3/person for up to four people in their party, in-person only. Level Up featuring Electric Playhouse Travels
• Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, 315 E. Warren Ave., Detroit, 313-494-5800, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., reserve timed tickets at thewright.org, $25+ gen adm.
• University of Michigan Museum of Art, 525 South State St, Ann Arbor, 734-764-0395, umma.umich.edu.
• Sloan Museum of Discovery: 1221 E. Kearsley St., Flint, www.sloanmuseum.org, 810-237-3450, admission prices vary.
• Michigan Activity Pass: Available for card holders of all Michigan public libraries, for free or discounted admission to more than 450 locations, including historic sites, cultural attractions and state parks, plymouthrockets.com/michiganactivitypass.
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