Things to do in metro Detroit, Nov. 24 and beyond

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.

On sale 10 a.m. Nov. 30

• Terry Fator: Oct. 5, Sound Board at MotorCity Casino, Detroit, ticket prices vary.

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.

Art

• Chris Moore, “states of being”: Exhibit through Nov. 25, Lawrence Street Gallery, 22620 Woodward Ave. Suite A, Ferndale, lawrencestreetgallery.com.

• Skilled Labor Artist Tour: 6:30 p.m. Nov. 30, featuring Mario Moore, Sabrina Nelson, and Richard Lewis at Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Ave Bloomfield Hills, https://cranbrookartmuseum.org, free event, RSVP encouraged.

Beats

• Al Green, Angela Windbush: 8 p.m. Nov. 24, Fox Theatre, Detroit, ticket prices vary.

• 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.

• 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.

Classical/Orchestra

• 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.

Holiday activities

• Winter Wonder Lights: 5:30 p.m,-10 p.m., Nov. 24-Dec. 30, most nights, on the grounds of Meadow Brook Hall, in Rochester on the campus of Oakland University, meadowbrookholidays.com, ticket prices vary, https://meadowbrookhall.org/holidays.

• Holiday Walk: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 24-Dec. 23, most dates, self-guided indoor tour of the three main floors of historic Meadow Brook Hall, 350 Estate Drive, Rochester, filled with magnificent holiday sights and splendid decorations, https://meadowbrookhall.org/holidays.

• Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo is Nov. 24-Jan. 7, (5-9 p.m. select weeknights and Sundays and 5 to 10:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays), outdoor event limited to the front half of the zoo, no access to animal habitats, adv gen admission tickets, $17+ each, children younger than 2 are admitted free, parking is $8, dzoo.org/wildlights.

• Magic of Lights drive-thru light show: 5:30-10 p.m. through 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: Evenings on select dates through 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. 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.

• Christmas Holiday Magic: 4-9 p.m. Nov. 24-Dec. 30, select dates,  Crossroads Village, 6140 Bray Road, Flint. Drive Through Only nights-5-9 p.m. Dec. 4, Dec. 11, Dec. 18 and Dec. 24, https://geneseecountyparks.org/christmas-holiday-magic, ticket prices vary.

• Troy Community Chorus Winter Memories Concert: 8-9:30 p.m. Dec. 1, Troy Athens High School Auditorium, 4333 John R Road, Troy, www.troycommunitychorus.com, advance tickets are $12 adults, $10 for seniors and ages 6-12, and free for ages 5 and younger.

• The Big, Bright Light Show: 5 p.m.-midnight, nightly through Jan. 21, downtown Rochester, www.downtownrochestermi.com/the-big-bright-light-show.

• Holly Jolly Folly Fundraiser for the Orion Lighted Christmas Parade: 6 p.m. Dec. 1, Golling Buick GMC, 1491 South Lapeer Road Orion Twp., food, music, a silent auction, https://orionlightedparade.com, $60+.

• Orion Lighted Christmas Parade: 6 p.m. Dec. 2, downtown Lake Orion, https://orionlightedparade.com.

Shows/Expos

• Holiday Market: 3-7 p.m. Nov. 29, at Oakland County Farmers Market, 2350 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford Twp., www.oakgov.com/community/oakland-county-parks/parks-trails/farmers-market.

• Annual Potters Market: Nov. 30-Dec. 3, Southfield Pavilion, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, 248-398-6846, www.thepottersmarket.com.

• Rochester Garden Club to host its Gifts & Greens Market: Nov. 30-Dec. 2 at the Abiding Presence Lutheran Church at 1550 Walton Blvd., Rochester Hills. The opening gala is 5-8 p.m. Nov. 30,  $5 entrance fee, includes snacks. Market Days are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 1, and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 2, $2 admission. Proceeds benefit community programs, RochesterGardenClub.org.

• Kris Kringle Market: 4-10 p.m. Dec. 1 and noon-10 p.m. Dec. 2, on West Fourth St. between Main and Walnut, downtown Rochester, downtownrochestermi.com.

• Birmingham Winter Markt: Dec. 1-3, at Shain Park, 270 W. Merrill St., tree lighting at 6 p.m., Dec. 1, downtown Birmingham, local artists and vendors, Santa House and carriage rides, www.allinbirmingham.com.

• Detroit Urban Craft Fair: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 2 and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 3, at Masonic Temple, Detroit, 500 Temple Street, Detroit, $5+ admission for Dec. 2 and $3+ for Dec. 3, detroiturbancraftfair.com.

Theater

• 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+.

• “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.

Disney’s “Frozen-The Musical”: Nov. 29-Dec. 17, Detroit Opera House,Detroit, www.broadwayindetroit.com, ticket prices vary.

• “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, continued

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

Comedy

• Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle: 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: Matt Conn-Nov. 24-25; at 4761 Highland Road, Waterford Twp., OneNightStans.Club, 248-249-1321, ages 18+, ticket prices vary.

• Fortune Feimster: 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. Nov. 25, Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 West 4th St., Royal Oak, www.royaloakmusictheatre.com, ticket prices vary.

• 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 at different venue), The Fillmore Detroit, 2115 Woodward Ave., 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.

• 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+. 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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