Things to go and do in metro Detroit, Nov. 17 and beyond
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Things to go and do in metro Detroit, Nov. 17 and beyond

On sale 10 a.m. Nov. 17

• Brit Floyd: April 11, Fox Theatre, Detroit, ticket prices vary.

• Joe Satriani and Steve Vai: April 16, Fisher Theatre Detroit, ticket prices vary.

• Motor City Comedy Festival: April 19, including Sommore, Lavell Crawford, Tony Roberts, Don DC Curry, Coco and Teddy Carpenter, Fox Theatre, Detroit, ticket prices vary.

• Wheel of Fortune LIVE!”: May 23, The Fisher Theatre, Detroit, BroadwayInDetroit.com, ticket prices vary.

• Melanie Martinez: June 14, Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, ticket prices vary.

• AJR: June 30, Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, ticket prices vary.

• Alanis Morissette: July 16, Pine Knob Music Theatre, Independence Twp., ticket prices vary.

• Earth, Wind & Fire, Chicago: July 17, Pine Knob Music Theatre, Independence Twp., ticket prices vary.

• Sammy Hagar with band Michael Anthony, Jason Bonham and Joe Satriani, Loverboy: Aug. 2, Pine Knob Music Theatre, ticket prices vary.

• Thirty Seconds to Mars, AFI, Poppy and Kennyhoopla: Aug. 6, Pine Knob Music Theatre, Independence Twp., ticket prices vary.

On sale noon Nov. 17

• O.A.R.: Aug. 24, Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill, Sterling Heights, ticket prices vary.

On sale 10 a.m. Nov. 20

• Jeff Dunham: Adds second show, April 12, Fox Theatre, Detroit, ticket prices vary.

On sale noon, Nov. 24

“Pretty Woman-The Musical”: Feb. 20-25; The Cher Show: March 19-24; “Mamma Mia!”-April 23-28; Fisher Theatre, Detroit. Tickets can be purchased individually or the “Here We Go Again” package for all three shows, BroadwayInDetroit.com or at the Fisher Theatre box office.

Cancellations

• Lil Uzi Vert: Canceled, (previously scheduled for Dec. 3) at Little Caesars Arena. Tickets bought with a credit card will automatically be refunded. All other refunds may be obtained at their original point of purchase.

Postponed

• 42 Dugg & Friends Birthday Celebration: Postponed, (previously scheduled for Nov. 25), Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, 313presents.com, ticket prices vary, tickets will be valid for the rescheduled date, to be announced later.

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

• Michael Sweet of STRYPER: 7 p.m. Nov. 16, Diesel Concert Lounge, 33151 23 Mile Road, Chesterfield Township, 586-933-3503, www.dieselconcerts.com, all ages, $22 adv.

• Moon Walker: Nov. 16, Lager House, 1254 Michigan Ave., Detroit, https://thelagerhouse.com, doors at 7 p.m. (all ages admitted, under 18 must be accompanied by parent/guardian, 18+ must have ID), day of show-$18+.

• Forever Seger- tribute To Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band: Nov. 17; John Waite-Nov. 18; A Tribute to Barry White and Phyllis Hyman-Nov. 25; Little River Band-Dec. 1; The Bronx Wanderers-Dec. 2, Andiamo Celebrity Showroom, 7096 E. 14 Mile Road, Warren, andiamoshowroom.com, ticket prices vary.

• Bon Jovi Tribute – ft. JOVI: 8 p.m. Nov. 17, Younger’s Irish Tavern, 120 S. Main St., Romeo, www.youngerstavern.com/showroom, $25+ adv.

• TVBOO: 8 p.m. Nov. 17, The Crofoot Ballroom, 1 S. Saginaw St., Pontiac, thecrofoot.com, 248-858-9333, all ages, $25+.

• University Chorus and Oakland Chorale: 8 p.m. Nov. 17, Oakland University Varner Recital Hall, 371 Varner Drive, Rochester, https://calendar.oakland.edu/smtd, $10 general, $8 students.

• Harold López-Nussa: 6:30 p.m. Nov. 17, Blue Llama, 314 S. Main Street, Ann Arbor, www.bluellamaclub.com, $75+ dinner and a show.

• Joe Bonamasa: 8 p.m. Nov. 18, The Fox Theatre, Detroit, 313Presents.com, ticket prices vary.

• Chris Plum, DICHI and Cabaret Boreale: Nov. 18, Penn Theatre, 760 Penniman Ave., Plymouth, doors at 6 p.m., cash bar, http://penntheatre.com.

• Rockin’ The Paradise Styx Tribute: 8 p.m. Nov. 18, Emerald Theatre Mount Clemens www.theemeraldtheatre.com/events, ages 18+, doors at 7 p.m., $20+.

Carnivals

• Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey: Nov. 17-19, Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Ave., Detroit, www.ticketmaster.com, ticket prices vary.

Holiday activities

• Light the Village Holiday Event: 6-9 p.m. Nov. 17, The Village of Rochester Hills Shopping Center, 104 N. Adams Road, Rochester Hills, event features fireworks display, shopping, and free visits with Santa, free shuttle service to/from Adams High School is available 5:30-9:30 p.m., TheVORH.com.

• The Rink at Royal Oak: Opens at 3 p.m. Nov. 17, with ribbon cutting, followed by free skating, at Centennial Commons, 203 S Troy St., Royal Oak,  open daily, therinkatroyaloak.com, Admission is $10 on weekdays and $12 on weekends and skate rentals are $5. Tickets and skate rentals may be purchased on-site, first-come, first-served basis. Collection site for toy drive for The Bottomless Toy Chest, Dec. 8-10.

• Downtown Rochester Festival of Trees”: Nov. 18-19, (10 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 18 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 19) Rochester Community House, 816 Ludlow, Rochester, www.downtownrochestermi.com/festival-of-trees, free admission.

Holiday on the Farm: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 18, MSU Tollgate Farm and Education Center, 28115 Meadowbrook Road, Novi, www.canr.msu.edu/events/holiday-on-the-farm, family holiday activities, Santa, farm animals, tractor rides, music, enter from 13 Mile Road, due to construction, admission 10+, free for children under 2.

• Jingle and Mingle, Ferndale Underground Holiday Market: Nov. 18-19, downtown Ferndale, (10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-6 pm. Sunday), DJ’s and live performances, holiday market is in the Ferndale Parking Structure (The dot) at the corner of Allen and Troy Streets, featuring 90 artists, art and play activities for children, undergroundferndale.com, non-perishable food drive campaign to benefit the Renaissance Vineyard Food Pantry.

• Holiday Window Contest: Through Nov. 19, residents and visitors can view window displays in downtown Rochester, and text their vote for their favorite holiday window display. A list of participating businesses and map are at www.downtownrochestermi.com/holiday-window-contest.

• Twelfth Night Singers “Joy to the World”: 3 p.m. Nov. 19, Zion Lutheran Church, 143 Albany St., Ferndale. The singers perform holiday music in Renaissance costume, http://twelfthnightsingers.com, free admission, free-will offering.

• Lagniappe (Creole for “a little something extra”) is 6-9 p.m. Nov. 20, downtown Rochester, opening ceremonies at 6:30 p.m. at E. Fourth and Main, and debut of The Big, Bright Light Show is at 7 p.m., Santa and Mrs. Claus visits 7:15-9 p.m. (E. Fourth and Main), bring camera, www.downtownrochestermi.com/lagniappe. Main Street will be closed from Second Street to University, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Detour signs will be posted to direct traffic.

• Magic of Lights drive-thru light show: 5:30-10 p.m. Nov. 17-Dec. 30, closes at 9 p.m. on holidays, Pine Knob Music Theatre, Independence Twp., https://magicoflights.com/events/clarkston, ticket prices vary.

• Glenlore Trails-Aurora is evenings on select dates, Nov. 17-Dec. 30, at 3860 Newton Road, Commerce Township, immersive illuminated forest, register for timed tickets at www.glenloretrails.com, $25 admission for ages 13+, $15 for ages 4-12, free for 3 and younger, $20 for seniors ages 65+.

Blake’s Holiday Extravaganza: Nov. 18-19, Nov. 24-26, tree lighting at 6 p.m. Nov. 18, Santa Visits weekends through Dec. 17, Christmas trees, Blake’s Holiday Hustle 5K Run and Walk is at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 18, at Blake’s Orchard and Cider Mill, blakefarms.com.

Shows/Expos

• “Antiques Twelve Mile Roadshow”: 7 p.m. Nov. 18, The Hawk – Black Box Theatre, 29995 W. 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, tickets are $15 adv., includes informal appraisal of one hand-held item, thehawktheatre.com.

• Psychic and Holistic Expo: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 18-19, Schoolcraft College, Trinity Elite Sports Center, 18600 Haggerty Road, Livonia, Advance tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite, www.rywevents.com, and at the door, $10.

• Oakland University Piano Sale: Noon-5 p.m. Nov. 19, Kawai Piano Gallery of Michigan Warehouse, 4359 Highland Road, Waterford Twp., schedule preview and purchase appointment by calling 248-726-0517, oakland.edu/SMTD.

Theater

• “The Great American Trailer Park” musical: Through Nov. 18, Baldwin Theatre, 415 South Lafayette, Royal Oak, presented by Stagecrafters, stagecrafters.org, $28 on Thursdays. On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, tickets are $38.

• “Anything Goes”: Through Nov. 19, Pierce Middle School, Auditorium, 15430 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Theatre production, gpt.org/anything, 313-881-4004, $35.

• “James and the Giant Peach” musical: Through Nov. 19, RAC Theater on the campus of Rochester University, 800 W. Avon Road, Rochester Hills, $13 in advance ($16 at the door) for adults, $5 for students, (ages 5+), https://rochesteru.edu/ru-theatre-music.

• A Christmas Carol: Nov. 17-Dec. 24, Meadow Brook Theatre, on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester, www.mbtheatre.com, 248-377-3300, www.ticketmaster.com, $36-$49+.

• “9 to 5, The Musical”: 7 p.m. Nov. 17 and 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Nov. 18, Milford High School Performing Arts Center, 2380 S Milford Road, Milford, www.mhsperformingarts.com, $14 adv. online.

• “Disney’s Finding Nemo JR.”: Nov. 18-19, Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, 44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Township, 586-286-2222, macombcenter.com, $15+ adv.

• The Sugar Plum Fairy tea party: 2-4 p.m. Nov. 19, at the River Raisin Banquet Center, 114 S. Monroe St., Monroe. The event will feature sweets from Spain, China, Austria, and Arabia, as well as crafts, treats, and dancing, tutus not required, attendees requested to wear best attire, 734-242-7722, www.riverraisincentre.org, $25 each.

• “Miracle on 34th Street”: Nov. 24-Dec. 9, Avon Players, 1185 Washington Road, Rochester Hills, 248-608-9077, www.avonplayers.org, $25.

• “Assisted Living-The Musical”: 1:30 p.m. Nov. 26, Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, 44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Township, 586-286-2222, macombcenter.com, $41.25+ adv.

• “A Very Northville Christmas”: Nov. 29-Dec. 23, Tipping Point Theatre,361 East Cady St., Northville, www.tippingpointtheatre.com, 248-347-0003, ticket prices vary.

“Talley’s Folly”: Dec. 1-17 (Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m.), The Inspired Acting Company, 1124 E. West Maple Road, Walled Lake, 248-863-9953, www.inspiredacting.org, $35 general admission, $30 for ages 30 and under and 65+.

• “The Nutcracker”: Dec. 1-3, Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, 44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Township, presented by Macomb Ballet Company, 586-286-2222, macombcenter.com, $25+.
• The Sugar Plum Fairy tea party: 2-4 p.m. Nov. 19, at the River Raisin Banquet Center, 114 S. Monroe St., Monroe. The event will feature sweets from Spain, China, Austria, and Arabia, as well as crafts, treats, and dancing, tutus not required, attendees requested to wear best attire, 734-242-7722, www.riverraisincentre.org, $25 each.

• “The Nutcracker Ballet”: Dec. 1-3, River Raisin Centre for the Arts, 114 South Monroe St., Monroe, riverraisincentre.org, 734-242-7722, ticket prices vary.

• “The Nutcracker”: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 2 and 2 p.m. Dec. 3, Eisenhower Dance Detroit Youth Ensemble at Seligman Performing Arts Center is located in Detroit Country Day School, 22305 W 13 Mile Road in Beverly Hills, 248-594-9400. Register at eisenhowerdance.org/nutcracker, $15+ each.

• Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Party: 4 p.m. Dec. 2 or 12:30 p.m. Dec. 3, Eisenhower Dance Detroit, for parents and children ages 3-12, eisenhowerdance.org/nutcracker, $20 tickets.

Art

• Chris Moore, “states of being”: Mid-month reception is 2-4:30 p.m. Nov. 19, exhibit through Nov. 25, Lawrence Street Gallery, 22620 Woodward Ave. Suite A, Ferndale, lawrencestreetgallery.com.

• Power Play, hockey-inspired art contest: Submissions of hockey-inspired artwork focused on dominating on the ice and capitalizing on team strengths, will be accepted until Feb. 1, 2024, presented by Rehmann, a professional advisory firm, in partnership with the Detroit Red Wings, www.nhl.com/redwings/fans/rehmann-art-contest.

• Fall Exhibitions at Cranbrook Art Museum: Exhibitions include “Skilled Labor-Black Realism in Detroit” and “LeRoy Foster-Solo Show” on exhibit through March 3, and “Carl Toth-Reordering Fictions” and “Ash Arder: Flesh Tones” on exhibit through Feb. 25, Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, cranbrookartmuseum.org. 248-645-3323, museum hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday and Friday to Sunday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, general admission is $10, free admission on Thursday.

• Sue Marx exhibit: “Images from History-People Who Defined Detroit in the 1960s” on display now in the Detroit Historical Museum’s Detroit Artists Showcase, 5401 Woodward Ave., Midtown Detroit. Hours are Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m.-5 p.m., detroithistorical.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.

• Vitality and Continuity-Art in the Experiences of Anishinaabe, Inuit, and Pueblo Women: Through Jan. 6, Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit, dia.org.

• “After Cubism: Modern Art in Paris, 1918–1948”: Through Jan. 7, Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, closed on Mondays, 313-833-4005, dia.org/art/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.

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

Beats, continued

• Music in the Heart of the City: 4 p.m. Nov. 19, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 711 S. Saginaw, Flint, organ recital by Matthew Benkert, $12 general, $5 for students.

• Dave Bennett (clarinet) and Kerry Price (piano): 1 p.m. Nov. 21, First Congregational Church, 1314 Northwood Blvd., Royal Oak. Admission is free, donations are welcome, presented by Royal Oak Musicale Chorus. For information, contact Virginia Merritt: 248-541-4747, www.royaloakmusicale.com.

• Pardyalone: Nov. 21, The Loving Touch, 22634 Woodward Ave., Ferndale, thelovingtouchferndale.com, doors at 7 p.m., $18+.

• Ms. Lauryn Hill and Fugees: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21, Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, 313Presents.com, ticket prices vary.

• Bret Michaels “Party-Gras Tour”: 8 p.m., Nov. 22, Sound Board at MotorCity Casino, Detroit, 313Presents.com, ticket prices vary.

• The Smiths United (The Smiths/Morrissey tribute) : Nov. 22, The Magic Bag, 22920 Woodward Ave., Ferndale, www.themagicbag.com, doors at 7 p.m. all ages, $20+ adv.

• Maxim Vengerov with Russian pianist Polina Osetinskaya: Nov. 26, Hill Auditorium, 825 North University Ave., Ann Arbor, https://ums.org/performance/maxim-vengerov-violin, $15+.

• The Four Horsemen – Metallica Tribute: Dec. 1, Diesel Concert Lounge, 33151 23 Mile Road, Chesterfield Township, 586-933-3503, www.dieselconcerts.com, all ages,doors at 7 p.m., $20 adv.

• Re-Cure: The Cure Tribute: Dec. 2, The Magic Bag, 22920 Woodward Ave., Ferndale, www.themagicbag.com, doors at 8 p.m. all ages, $25+ adv.

• Kenny Rogers Tribute featuring Alan Turner: 7 p.m. Dec. 3, The Roxy, 401 Walnut Blvd., Rochester. 248-453-5285, theroxyrochester.com, ages 21+, general admission-$30+ adv.

• Terry Lee Goffee – Tribute To Johnny Cash: 8 p.m. Dec. 9, Emerald Theatre, 31 N Walnut St., Mount Clemens, www.theemeraldtheatre.com/events, ages 18+, doors at 7 p.m., $20-$200+.

• A Motown Tribute featuring The Prolifics: 8 p.m. Dec. 15, Younger’s Irish Tavern, 120 S. Main St., Romeo, www.youngerstavern.com/showroom, $25+ adv.

• Karen Newman, Frankie Scinta: 7 p.m. Dec. 17, Andiamo Celebrity Showroom, www.andiamoshowroom.com, $35-$65.

Classical/Orchestra

• Vanessa Williams and the DSO: Nov. 18-19, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra Hall, 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit, dso.org, Broadway hits, pop-star ballads, and movie score classics, $40-$90+.

• Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21, Oakland University Varner Recital Hall, 371 Varner Drive, Rochester, https://calendar.oakland.edu/smtd, $10 general, $8 students.

• Marsalis’s Blues Symphony: Dec. 1-3, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra Hall, 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit, dso.org, $19-$105+.

• Handel’s “Messiah”: 7-9 p.m. Dec. 1, and 4-6 p.m. Dec. 3, Orchard Lake Community Church, Presbyterian, 5171 Commerce Road, Orchard Lake, www.olccp.com/events, $15.

• Handel’s “Messiah”: 7:30 p.m. Dec 2 and 2 p.m. Dec. 3, Hill Auditorium, 825 North University Ave., Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor Symphony and the University of Michigan-UMS Choral Union, https://ums.org, 734-764-2538, $14+.

• Fenton Community Orchestra Trombone Quartet: 6 p.m. Dec, 4,  Springfield Township Library, 12000 Davisburg Road, Davisburg, 248-846-6550, www.springfield.michlibrary.org.

Comedy

• Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle: Craig Shoemaker-Nov. 16-18; Sahib Singh-Nov. 19; Zach Martina-Nov. 24-25; at 310 S. Troy St., Royal Oak, comedycastle.com, 248-542-9900, ages 18+, ticket prices vary.

• One Night Stans: Derek Bartlett and Keith Lenart-Nov. 17-18;  Matt Conn-Nov. 24-25; at 4761 Highland Road, Waterford Twp., OneNightStans.Club, 248-249-1321, ages 18+, ticket prices vary.

• Frank Ferrante in An Evening with Groucho: 8 p.m. Nov. 17, Prechter Center, 21000 Northline Road, Taylor, 734-374-3200, groucho.bpt.me, $30+.

• Phoebe Robinson: 7 p.m. Nov. 17, Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 West 4th St., Royal Oak, www.royaloakmusictheatre.com, $35+.

• Chelsea Handler: Dec. 1, Fisher Theatre, Detroit, www.broadwayindetroit.com, ticket prices vary.

Film

• Renaissance-A Film by Beyoncé: Opens Dec. 1, Emagine Theatres, www.emagine-entertainment.com, $22+.

• Farmington Civic Theater: 33332 Grand River Ave., Farmington, theFCT.com, 248-474-1951, $8.50+ gen. adm., $5.75 matinee, free for members.

• Flashback Cinema Series: Sundays and Wednesdays, through October, variety of classic films showing at Emagine Theatres, www.emagine-entertainment.com/flashback-cinema.

• Emagine Theatres specialty screenings: Open caption, sensory-friendly and dementia-friendly screenings are offered at Emagine locations including Novi, Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Hartland, Woodhaven, Emagine-Entertainment.com.

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

• The Maple Theater: 4135 W. Maple Road, Bloomfield Twp., themapletheater.com, 248-855-9091, $12+.

• Milford Independent Cinema: 945 E Summit St., Milford, milfordcinema.org/tickets, $5+.

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

Fundraisers

• Celebrity Lip Sync Battle: Rescheduled to Nov. 30, (previously scheduled Oct. 19), Sound Board at MotorCity Casino, Detroit, VIP dinner at 6 p.m., live show at 7 p.m., afterglow at 9 p.m.,  silent auction and raffles, www.foundationforfamilies.org/celebrity-lip-sync-battle, fundraiser for New Day Foundation, 248-648-1105, ticket prices vary, www.ticketmaster.com/new-day-foundation-celebrity-lip-sync-detroit-michigan-10-19-2023/event/08005F16CC0539E1.

• Jingle!: 6-10 p.m. Dec. 9, Pontiac Creative Art Center, 47 Williams St., Pontiac. Signature fundraising event, ugly sweater art exhibit, opening reception, live and silent auction and runway fashion show. Admission is free and all are welcome, https://pontiacarts.square.site/jingle, 248-333-7849.

Museums

• Michigan Science Center: 5020 John R. St., Detroit, museum gen. adm. is $18+. FIRST Lego League Regional Qualifier Robotics Competition is 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Nov. 19, included with gen. Adm. 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 every month, 313-577-8400, www.mi-sci.org. The Michigan Science Center Sponsors of Science program covers a group’s field trip for schools and community groups serving low income, Title One students and children. Interested groups can apply at www.mi-sci.org/learn/educators/group-visit-information.

• Royal Oak Historical Society Museum: Open 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 1411 W Webster Road, Royal Oak, 248-439-1501, $10+ suggested donation, royaloakhistoricalsociety.com.

• Motown Museum, 2648 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit, motownmuseum.org.

• Cranbrook Institute of Science, 39221 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills, 248-645-3200, https://science.cranbrook.edu/explore/programs/events. Tickets are $10.50-$14 each. Pre-register to hold your spot.

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

• Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm: Museum open hours and tours are offered on Fridays and Saturdays, noon-3 p.m. with a 1 p.m. guided tour of the Van Hoosen Farmhouse and the Red House, at The Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester Hills, www.rochesterhills.org/museum, free admission for museum members, $5 for general public, $3 for students and seniors, no registration needed.

• 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.

• Dossin Great Lakes Museum, 100 Strand Drive, Belle Isle, Detroit, detroithistorical.org.

• Detroit Historical Museum: The Hustle-Shopkeepers & Stylists exhibit, an ongoing project honoring contemporary Black Detroit entrepreneurs, go.detroithistorical.org/DHMevents.

• Cranbrook Institute of Science, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, science.cranbrook.edu/visit/events/2022-10/sue-t-rex-experience-opens, general museum admission.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 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.

• Ruth E. Carter-Afrofuturism in Costume Design exhibit: Through March 31. Explore Ruth E. Carter’s Black Panther and Wakanda Forever collections. Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, 315 E. Warren Ave., Detroit, 313-494-5800, closed on Mondays, open Tuesday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and open until 7 p.m. on Thursday, reserve timed tickets at thewright.org, $30+ gen adm., $20 for seniors 62+, $15 for youth, ages 5-17, free for under 5.

• Sloan Museum of Discovery: 1221 E. Kearsley St., Flint, www.sloanmuseum.org, 810-237-3450, admission prices vary.

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