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• $uicideboy$: Sept. 16, Pine Knob Music Theatre, Independence Twp., with Bones, Evening Lovell, Germ and Chetta, ticket costs fluctuate.

On sale 10 a.m. April 10

• Kesha: July 19, Pine Knob Music Theatre, Independence Twp.,  with Scissor Sisters and Rose Grey, ticket costs fluctuate.

On sale 10 a.m. April 11

• Ashanti, Tank, Lil Kim: June 29, Little Caesars Area, Detroit, with 112, Donell Jones and Mya,lineup topic to vary, ticket costs fluctuate.

• Evening Ranger: July 27, Sound Board at MotorCity On line casino, Detroit, ticket costs fluctuate.

• Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox: July 22, Fisher Theatre, Detroit, BroadwayInDetroit.com, ticket costs fluctuate.

• Little Huge City: Aug. 15, Pine Knob Music Theatre, Independence Twp., ticket costs fluctuate.

• Breaking Benjamin, Three Days Grace: Sept. 20, Pine Knob Music Theatre, Independence Twp., 101.1 WRIFF RIFF Fest 2025, additionally with Return to Mud and performances on the second pageant stage within the car parking zone, ticket costs fluctuate.

• “Nutcracker” Magical Christmas Ballet: Midday, 4 p.m. and eight p.m. Dec. 7, Fox Theatre, Detroit, ticket costs fluctuate.

On sale 10 a.m. April 18

• Get The Led Out-Tribute to Led Zeppelin: Aug. 15, Sound Board at MotorCity On line casino, Detroit, ticket costs fluctuate.

On sale 10 a.m. April 24

• Brandon Lake: March 8, 2026, Little Caesars Area, Detroit, ticket costs fluctuate.

Word: Occasions are topic to vary; verify with venues for updates. Tickets on sale at 313Presents.com, LiveNation.com, Ticketmaster.com or the XFINITY Field Workplace at Little Caesars Area.

Beats

• Engelbert Humperdinck: 8 p.m. April 11, Andiamo Superstar Showroom, 7096 E. 14 Mile Highway, Warren, andiamoshowroom.com, doorways at 7 p.m., $79-$150+.

• Laith Al-Saadi: 8 p.m. April 11, The Ark, 316 S. Most important, Ann Arbor, https://theark.org/occasion.

• The Grossman Musical Household: 7 p.m. April 11,  Friday Evening Reside! At Detroit Institute of Arts Rivera Ct., 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, www.dia.org.

• World Music Live performance with Andy Narell: 8 p.m. April 11, Varner Recital Corridor, 371 Varner Drive, Rochester, oakland.edu/smtd/performances-and-events, common admission-$10.

• Ozzy Rebourne-Loopy Infants tribute: April 11, District 142, 142 Maple St., Wyandotte, doorways at 7 p.m., ages 21+, district142live.com, ticket costs fluctuate.

• Adrian + Meredith: 8 p.m. April 12, at 20 Entrance Avenue, Lake Orion, 248-783-7105, www.20frontstreet.com, doorways at 7:30 p.m., $20+.

• Pleasure Zimmerman and Mike Ward: 8 p.m. April 12, The Trinity Home, 38840 W. Six Mile, Livonia, 734-464-6302, trinityhousetheatre.org, $20+.

• The Insiders-Tom Petty tribute: April 12, The Magic Bag, 22920 Woodward Ave., Ferndale, www.themagicbag.com, doorways at 7 p.m., all ages, $20+ adv.

• adbacadabra-Abba Tribute: 8 p.m. April 12, The Hawk Mainstage, 29995 W 12 Mile Highway, Farmington Hills, TheHawkTheatre.com, 248-699-6709, all ages, $30,
adv., $35 on the door.

• The Dramatics that includes L.J. Reynolds: 8 p.m. April 12, Sound Board at MotorCity On line casino, Detroit, 313presents.com, ticket costs fluctuate.

• MIX 92.3 Presents Celebration of Music: 8 p.m. April 12, Fox Theatre, Detroit, starring The Isley Brothers, After 7 and Angela Winbush, lineup topic to vary, 313presents.com, ticket costs fluctuate.

• Peabo Bryson: 8 p.m. April 12, Andiamo Superstar Showroom, 7096 E. 14 Mile Highway, Warren, andiamoshowroom.com, doorways at 7 p.m., $35-$80+.

• Atomic Radio: 8 p.m. April 12, Youthful’s Showroom, 120 S. Most important, Romeo, 80s and 90s cowl, ages 21+, www.youngersromeo.com, $25+.

• Jack White: April 12-13, Masonic Temple Theatre, 500 Temple St., Detroit. Doorways at 7 p.m. 313-548-1320 or themasonic.com, ticket costs fluctuate.

• Capstan, Colorblind: 6 p.m. April 13, The Loving Contact, 22634 Woodward Ave., Ferndale, 248-820-5596, thelovingtouchferndale.com, $30+.

Opera

• Mozart’s “Così fan tutte”: By way of April 13, Detroit Opera Home, 1526 Broadway St., Detroit. Tickets begin at $30, obtainable at https://detroitopera.org, tickets@detroitopera.org, 313-237-7464.

Reveals

• Artwalk: 6-8:30 p.m. April 11, downtown Flint. Stephenie Monear and Cliff Monear to carry out April 11, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 711 S. Saginaw St., Flint, www.exploreflintandgenesee.org.

• Oakland Spring Residence Enchancment Present: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 12 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 13, Oakland Expo Heart, 2212 Mall Drive E, Waterford Twp., (at N. Telegraph and W. Huron Avenue), free admission and free parking, www.yourhomeshows.com.

• Spring Stroll: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. April 12, downtown Birmingham,  registered individuals will obtain a complimentary swag bag, ALLINBirmingham.com/occasions.

Theater

• “Now and Then”: By way of April 11, The Cosy Theatre, 160 S. Water St., Marine Metropolis, introduced by ThumbCoast Theaters, www.thumbcoasttheaters.com, 810-278-1749, $30.

• Many Tales, One Stage-musical: April 11-12, Flagstar Strand Theatre, 12 N. Saginaw St., Pontiac, that includes Broadway hits, carried out by Pontiac Youth Theatre college students, the April 11 gala is an 18+ occasion, PontiacYouthTheatre.org, ticket costs fluctuate.

• “Woke up”: April 11-April 26, Planet Ant Black Field, 2357 Caniff St, Hamtramck, loosely impressed by “Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs,” planetant.com/occasions, $25 adv. or $30 on the door.

• “Vanities-The Musical”: By way of April 13, Meadow Brook Theatre, on the campus of Oakland College, 248-377-3300, www.mbtheatre.com, ticket costs fluctuate.

• “A Humorous Factor Occurred on the Option to the Discussion board”: By way of April 13, Baldwin Theatre, 415 South Lafayette, Royal Oak, introduced by Stagecrafters. Tickets are Thursday-$28 Friday-Sunday-$38, together with charges, www.stagecrafters.org, 248-541-6430.

• “The Grown Ups”: By way of April 13, Marlene Boll Theatre, 1401 Broadway St., Detroit, introduced by Detroit Mercy Theatre Firm, www.udmercy.edu/life/theatre, ticket costs fluctuate.

• “Dragons and Legendary Beasts Reside”: 7 p.m. April 17, Macomb Heart for the Performing Arts, 44575 Garfield Highway, Clinton Twp., www.macombcenter.com, 586-286-2222, gen adm.-$39-$54+, ages 12 and under-$20-$27+.

• “Alice By way of The Trying Glass”: By way of April 19, The Boardwalk Theatre, 109 S. third St., Saint Clair, www.thumbcoasttheaters.com, 810-278-1749, $38.

• “The Addams Household”: April 22-27, Fox Theatre, Detroit, 313presents.com, ticket costs fluctuate.

• “Little Store of Horrors”: April 24-27, Avondale Performing Arts Heart, 2800 Waukegan St., Auburn Hills introduced by the Avondale Theatre Firm, avondaletheatrecompany.ludus.com, common admission-$15, students-$10.

• “Mad Gravity”: April 25-Might 9, Rosedale Group Gamers at Peace Lutheran Church, 17029 W. 13 Mile Highway, Southfield, www.rosedalecommunityplayers.com, 313-532-4010.

• “Jurassic Park-The Musical”: April 25-Might 10, Planet Ant Theatre, 2320 Caniff St, Hamtramck, planetant.com/occasions, tickets are $30 adv. or $35 on the door.

• “A Doll’s Home”: April 25-Might 11, The Impressed Appearing Firm, 1124 E. West Maple Highway, Walled Lake, www.InspiredActing.org, 248-863-9953, common admission $35; $30 for Beneath 30/over 65.

• “My Mom and the Michigan/Ohio Struggle”: By way of Might 25, The Purple Rose Theatre Firm, 137 Park Avenue Chelsea, www.purplerosetheatre.org or (734) 433-7673, ticket costs fluctuate.

Artwork

• Drop-in Workshop: Rod Puppets is 6-8:30 p.m. April 11, noon-4 p.m. April 12-13; Detroit Institute of Arts, Artwork-Making Studio, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, www.dia.org.

• Anthony Brass “Breath”: By way of April 11, Ferndale Space District Library, 222 E 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, www.fadl.org.

• Deck Artwork 2025: Downtown Rochester is asking all artists, youth and grownup, to take part in downtown Rochester’s annual Skateboard Artwork Competitors & Exhibition Deck Artwork 2025. Artists are requested to offer their distinctive work on a clean skateboard deck. Profitable items can be picked in every class by a panel of judges, and prizes awarded. Registration is open via April 11 (whereas provides final), and the occasion takes place on Might 15-16, www.downtownrochestermi.com/deck-art.

• NOXX Hashish Mural Contest: Submissions are due by April 15. The design ought to have fun what makes Detroit distinctive. Artists can submit as much as 5 designs for consideration. From April 21 to Might 4, the general public can have the chance to vote for his or her favourite design. The 430-square-foot mural can be featured on the coated car parking zone wall at NOXX’s dispensary, 23622 Woodward Ave. Nice Ridge. The mural can be painted between Might 13 and Might 22, climate allowing, https://noxx.com/noxx-woodward-mural-contest.

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• Downtown Rochester Makers’ Market: Vendor registration is open till April 18, distributors can be notified if chosen by April 23. The market is scheduled for 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 21, at W. Fourth Avenue in downtown Rochester. Artisan distributors, makers, and handmade crafters are welcome to buy a vendor area on the market. Registration kinds and costs are at Downtownrochestermi.com.

• “Day of Dreaming” workshop: Midday-2:30 p.m. April 26, the Shepherd 1265 Parkview Avenue, Detroit, with artist Alisha B. Wormsley in partnership with Sibyls Shrine. Company are inspired to convey a yoga mat or blanket, open to all ages, www.littlevillagedetroit.com.

• Spring Open Studio Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 26-27, at epiphany glass, 770 Orchard Lake Highway, Pontiac, glassmaking demonstrations, store glassware the epiphany group has been creating and join hands-on glassmaking workshops, to be held on the hour through the present and value between $115 to $175 per individual for adults and kids (ages 6+), https://epiphanyglass.com/workshops-events.

• Spring reveals: By way of Might 1, on the Birmingham Bloomfield Artwork Heart, 1516 S Cranbrook Highway, Birmingham, that includes James Kaye-”Descriptive Instinct,” Jackson Wrede-”Menagerie,” Lisa Grizaniuk-”True Hues,” and college students of Anatoliy Shapiro, free admission, https://bbartcenter.org. Gallery viewing hours are Monday via Thursday 10 a.m. to five p.m., Fridays and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m, free admission.

• Artists invites: The Northville Artwork Home invitations artists for The Younger Artist Artwork Honest for ages 7-18 is Might 10, to use by Might 1 at Northville Artwork Home, 215 W Cady St., Northville, https://northvillearthouse.org/yaaf/registration, sales space charges. Additionally, the Northville Artwork Home Artwork Market is June 13-15, sales space charges, www.northvillearthouse.org, 248-344-0497.

• Warp and Weft-Applied sciences inside Textiles: Exhibit via Might 3, The Shepherd, 1265 Parkview St., Detroit. Hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday, https://lscgallery.com/the-shepherd-bio.

• Cranbrook Graduate Diploma Exhibition: By way of Might 4, Cranbrook Artwork Museum, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, https://cranbrookart.edu.

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

• Annual Autism Acceptance Artwork Present: By way of Might 13, at Sweetwaters Espresso & Tea in Novi City Heart, that includes art work throughout numerous mediums, obtainable for buy with 50% of proceeds going to the artists and the rest supporting Mod Market, an inclusive artisan store and job coaching program operated by the Residing and Studying Enrichment Heart in Northville, www.modmarketnorthville.org.

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

• Artwork on the River June 6-8, downtown Port Huron, alongside the St. Clair River on Service provider Avenue and in Kiefer Park, artwork and music pageant artists, crafters, and bands, www.artontheriverph.com.

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

• Orchard Lake Effective Artwork Present: July 26-27 West Bloomfield Twp. These enthusiastic about being a part of the present, ought to contact Patty Narozny at 248-762-2462 or patty@hotworks.org, https://hotworks.org.

• Henry Ossawa Tanner-“Flight into Egypt”: On view in African American, Stage 2, West Wing, D, Detroit Institute of Arts, Artwork-Making Studio, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, www.dia.org.

• Thursdays on the Museum: 1 p.m. Thursdays, Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit, self-guided go to of our collections for adults 55 and older. Teams of 25 or extra in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties can obtain free bus transportation, www.dia.org/occasions/thursdays.

• College of Michigan Museum of Artwork, 525 South State St., Ann Arbor, 734-764-0395, umma.umich.edu, ticket costs fluctuate.

Ballet/Dance

• Malandain Ballet Biarritz: April 26-27, performances of “Les Saisons” (The Seasons) on the Detroit Opera Home, 1526 Broadway St., Detroit. Tickets begin at $30, obtainable at https://detroitopera.org, tickets@detroitopera.org, 313-237-7464.

• The Macombers Spring Extravaganza: April 12, Macomb Heart for the Performing Arts, 44575 Garfield Highway, Clinton Twp., www.macombcenter.com, 586-286-2222, $12-$18.

• Fred Astaire Dance Studios Youth Dance Program: Ballroom Stars Youth Dance Program audition for dancers ages 6-17, and knowledge occasion for folks/caregivers, 9 a.m.-noon April 12. Advance registration is required. Contact Fred Astaire Dance Studios: name or textual content 248-773-9392 or e mail bloomfieldhills@fredastaire.com.

• “The Wizard of Oz”: April 25-27, Macomb Ballet Firm at Macomb Heart for the Performing Arts, 44575 Garfield Highway, Clinton Twp., www.macombcenter.com, 586-286-2222, www.macombballet.org/wizard-of-oz, tickets-$25. Sensory pleasant present is at 10 a.m. April 25.

Beats, continued

• The Prince Expertise, tribute: April 18, District 142, 142 Maple St., Wyandotte, doorways at 7 p.m., ages 21+, district142live.com, ticket costs fluctuate.

• Chris Brown, Wiz Khalifa, Gucci Mane, Skilla Child, Fabolous: 7:30 p.m. April 19, Little Caesars Area, Detroit, lineup topic to vary. 313presents.com, ticket costs fluctuate.

• Soul Asylum: April 19, Flagstar Strand Theatre, Pontiac, ticketmaster.com, ticket costs fluctuate.

• The Mega 80’s: April 19, The Magic Bag, 22920 Woodward Ave., Ferndale, www.themagicbag.com, doorways at 7 p.m., all ages, $20+ adv.

• Ranger Trucco: April 19, Majestic Theatre, 4140 Woodward Ave., Detroit, www.majesticdetroit.com, ages 18+,  doorways at 9 p.m., $15-$25+.

• The Half Of It: 7 p.m. April 19, The Loving Contact, 22634 Woodward Ave., Ferndale, 248-820-5596, thelovingtouchferndale.com, $34+.

• Elderbrook: April 19, Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 W 4th St. Royal Oak, www.royaloakmusictheatre.com, 248-399-3065, ticket costs fluctuate.

• The Mary Wallopers: April 21, The Shelter, Detroit, Irish Punk/People band, www.saintandrewsdetroit.com, ticket costs fluctuate.

• Hayley Reardon: 8 p.m. April 22, The Ark, 316 S. Most important, Ann Arbor, https://theark.org, free, Non-perishables collected for meals gatherers.

• DFMartin & Co profit live performance: 7 p.m. April 23, profit live performance for Downriver Youth Performing Arts Heart (DYPAC), with ShinyHeadMusic.com Rock Faculty band, on the DYPAC Trenton Theater, 2447 W. Jefferson Ave., Trenton, tickets are $10 on the door.

• Thunderstruck-AC/DC Tribute: 8 p.m. April 25, The Roxy, 401 Walnut Blvd., Rochester, 248-453-5285, www.theroxyrochester.com, doorways at 7 p.m., ages 21+, $30+.

• Orchestra Noir: 7 p.m. April 25, The Fillmore Detroit, www.thefillmoredetroit.com, ticket costs fluctuate.

• Dueling Pianos: 8 p.m. April 25-26, Youthful’s Showroom, 120 S. Most important, Romeo, doorways at 7 p.m., ages 21+, www.youngersromeo.com, $25+.

• Djo, Publish Animal: April 28,  Masonic Temple Theatre, 500 Temple St., Detroit. Doorways at 7 p.m. 313-548-1320 or themasonic.com, ticket costs fluctuate.

Books

• 2025 Michigan Notable Books Creator Tour: April via June at Michigan libraries. Additionally, the annual Evening for Notables celebration is April 26, on the Library of Michigan in Lansing, michigan.gov/notablebooks.

• Creator Amy Piper: Guide signing occasions for “Secret Michigan-A Information to the Bizarre, Great, and Obscure,” Midday-5 p.m. April 13, at Tremendous 8, 6951 Newark Highway, Imlay Metropolis, 810-683-9079; and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 26, Northfield Space Library Spring Fest, Northfield, (Whitmore Lake). The occasions are free and open to the general public.

Choruses

• Motor Metropolis Chorale: 7:30 p.m. April 11, Rochester First Congregational Church, UCC, 1315 N. Pine Avenue, Rochester, “A Spectrum of Colours,” https://motorcitychorale.com, free will providing.

Classical/Orchestra

• Bruckner’s Eighth Symphony: April 12-13, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra Corridor, 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit, dso.org, $20+.

• Chamber Orchestra: 3 p.m. April 13, Varner Recital Corridor, 371 Varner Drive, Rochester, oakland.edu/smtd/performances-and-events, gen. adm.-$10.

• Oakland Symphony Orchestra, Oakland Symphony Refrain: 7:30 p.m. April 17 at Orchestra Corridor, 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit, dso.org, gen. adm.-$30+.

• Swing Syndicate Huge Band: 7 p.m. April 17, Hawk Theatre, 29995 W. 12 Mile Highway, Farmington Hills, TheHawkTheatre.com, 248-699-6709, all ages, $20 adv., $25 at door.

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• Detroit Symphony Orchestra: Neighborhood Collection-Mozart & Extra, April 24-27, at a number of areas, dso.org, $31+.

• The Henry Ford Huge Band: 7 p.m. April 27,  The Historic Farmington Civic Theater, 33332 Grand River Ave, Farmington, with Jazz vocalist Olivia Van Goor, doorways at 6:30 p.m., $29, low cost code is OLIVIAVANGOOR, www.eventbrite.com/e/big-band-goes-to-the-movies-tickets-1262896600729?aff=oddtdtcreator&lang=en-us&standing=30&locale=en_US&view=itemizing&amp=.

Comedy

• Mark Ridley’s Comedy Fort: Erica Rhodes-April 10-12; Mike Younger-April 16; Michael Malone-April 17-19; Patrick Hinds-April 24; Ian Bagg-April 25-26; Andy Woodhull-April 27, at 310 S. Troy St., Royal Oak, www.comedycastle.com, 248-542-9900, ages 18+, ticket costs fluctuate.

• One Evening Stans: Basile-April 10-12; Bryan McCree-April 17-19; 40 Comics-April 23-26, Ron Rigby-Might 1, at 4761 Highland Highway, Waterford Twp., www.onenightstans.membership, 248-249-1321, ages 18+, ticket costs fluctuate.

• Luenell, Finesse Mitchell: 8 p.m. April 11, Sound Board at MotorCity On line casino, Detroit, 313presents.com, ticket costs fluctuate.

• Katt Williams: 8 p.m. April 12, Little Caesars Area, Detroit, 313presents.com, ticket costs fluctuate.

• Andy Beningo: 7:30 p.m. April 12, River Raisin Centre for the Arts, 114 S. Monroe St.. Monroe, 734-242-RRCA, www.riverraisincentre.org, ticket costs fluctuate.

Easter/Spring actions

• Village Egg Hunt: 4-7:30 p.m. April 11 (final admission at 6:50 p.m.) and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. April 12 (final admission at 2:20 p.m.) on the Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Highway, Troy, egg hunt, video games, and a craft, register at www.troyhistoricvillage.org/applications/spring-egg-hunt, advance registration is $7 members, $9/non-members, free for ages youthful than 2. On the door- $8 members or $10 non-members. Geared for ages 3-10, structured with every household gathering eggs in a chosen lane one after the other, actions each inside and outdoors buildings, rain or shine, for accessibility info, name 248-524-3570.

• Annual Easter Eggstravaganza: April 12-13 and April 18-19, at Canterbury Village in Orion Twp., that includes helicopter plastic egg drops on the sphere subsequent to the village. Different actions embody Easter Bunny visits, video games and a petting zoo. Register for timed tickets by age group, www.canterburyvillage.com/occasion/eggstravaganza, advance tickets are required for all attendees together with adults, $13.99+ every, free parking.

• Easter Egg Hunts: Hopping’ Good Time is 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 12 and April 19, at Blake’s Yard, 5580 Van Dyke Ave., Almont. Easter egg scramble, photograph alternative with the Easter Bunny, $19.95 per baby, accompanying adults are free. Easter Egg-Stravaganza is April 13 and April 19, at Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill, 17985 Armada Heart Rd., Armada. Household-friendly Easter-themed day with a prepare trip via the orchard, Easter egg scramble, take pictures with the Easter Bunny. Reservations obtainable on the hour between 10 a.m.-2 p.m., $25.95 per baby, accompanying adults are free. Grownup Easter Egg Hunt for ages 21+, is 5-9 p.m. April 18-19, at Blake’s Tasting Room, Adults seek for Easter eggs, dwell music. Tickets are $35 per individual and embody a pint of craft beer or arduous cider and donut. Go to www.blakefarms.com to buy tickets, and make reservations.

• All Issues Detroit Day: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 13, in Sheds 3, 4 and 5 of Detroit’s Jap Market, 2934 Russell Avenue in Jap Market, Detroit, Mich. Go to Sheds 3, 4 and 5. Basic Admission tickets on the door-$7, Beat the Crowd tickets are $15, bought upfront at https://occasions.allthingsticketing.com/occasions/ATDDAY2025.

• Bunnyville on the Zoo: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 18-19, at Detroit Zoo, 8450 W 10 Mile Highway, Royal Oak, Easter Bunny photograph alternatives, dwell leisure, whisker portray, timed tickets at https://detroitzoo.org, common admission-$27, parking is $8.

• Wonderland Lantern Stroll: Evenings, Friday-Sunday, via April 27, (additionally April 17), at Canterbury Village, 2325 Joslyn Highway, Orion Twp., European-style pageant that includes large glowing lanterns impressed by the basic story, “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,” advance registration required, www.canterburyvillage.com, $19.99+.

Movie

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

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

• Detroit Movie Theatre at Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, dia.org, ticket costs fluctuate.

• Italian Movie Competition: By way of April 27, a number of areas in metro Detroit, Ann Arbor and East Lansing, https://italianfilmfests.org/detroit.html.

• 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 all through April and sensory-friendly first displaying of the day for “King of Kings”-April 19, at choose Emagine Theatres, ticket costs fluctuate.

• Farmington Civic Theater: 33332 Grand River Ave., Farmington, www.theFCT.com.

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

• MJR Theatres: MJR Chesterfield, 586-598-2500; MJR Common Grand, Warren, 586-620-0200; MJR Troy, 248-498-2100; MJR Market, 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 Highway, Detroit, redfordtheatre.com, ticket costs fluctuate.

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

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

Fundraisers

• Comerica Financial institution internet hosting annual Promenade Gown Drive via April 18, to profit Jackets for Jobs Promenade Gown Boutique in Detroit. The general public is inspired to drop-off attire and equipment at choose Comerica areas, https://jacketsforjobs.org.

• third Annual Autism Acceptance Evening: April 18, Comerica Park 2100 Woodward Ave.,  Detroit. First Pitch is at 6:40 p.m., www.AutismSocietyGreaterDetroit.org or www.fb.com/share/1BWHmQYb51. People with Autism get in free, however should reserve their seat by e mail to AS.GreaterDetroit@gmail.com, $35+.

• Royal Oak Nature Society Soiree/Fundraiser: 7-10 p.m. April 24, on the Royal Oak Farmers Market, silent public sale, 50/50 raffle, tasty desserts, www.romi.gov/463/Annual-Fundraiser,  $10 adv., $15 on the door.

• Barley, BBQ & Beats: 5-9 p.m. April 25, Saint Andrews Corridor, Detroit, that includes Thornetta Davis, proceeds assist entry to not-for-profit hospice, www.hom.org/barley-bbq-beats-2025, $65 upfront, $75 on the door.

• Snort Out Loud 4: 5:30-9 p.m. April 25, Dinner and Comedy Evening with Jonnie W, at Lakeside Meeting of God, 46155 Schoenherr Highway, Shelby Township, www.lakesideag.org/occasions/occasion/743/lol-4/2025-04-25, 586 726-1120. Internet proceeds profit Mission Rescue, $25+ present solely, (present at 8 p.m.), $35+ dinner and present.

• Stepping Out With the Stars Gala: 5:30-11 p.m. April 25, The Palazzo Grande, Occasion Heart, 54660 Van Dyke, Shelby Township, neighborhood members who’ve dedicated to being dancers on the occasion; coaching with skilled instructors to carry out a dance routine on the occasion, to profit Turning Level, contains dinner, open bar, silent public sale, raffles, and a wine pull, https://turningpointmacomb.org/occasion/sowts, $125+.

Misc.

• Michigan Cake Wars: April 12,  Villa Penna Banquet, 43985 Hayes Highway, Sterling Heights, 14 proficient bakers from Michigan had been chosen to compete, www.michigancakewars.com, ticket costs fluctuate.

• Spring Bake Sale: Order on-line by April 11, at https://type.jotform.com/250343664824155. Pickup hours are 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. April 16 and 11 a.m.-2 p.m. April 17 at Henry Ford School, Andrew A. Mazzara Administrative Providers & Convention Heart (Constructing L on foremost campus). Bake sale by Fifty-One O One, Henry Ford School’s student-run restaurant.

• Joe Santoni: 7 p.m. April 13, from Detroit to DCapella, sharing tales and songs from his profession in opera, studio work, and worldwide excursions with Disney’s DCapella, Varner Recital Corridor, 371 Varner Drive, Rochester, oakland.edu/smtd/performances-and-events, free admission.

• Alton Brown: 7:30 p.m., April 18, Fox Theatre, Detroit, 313presents.com, ticket costs fluctuate.

• Grand Slam Frenzy is 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 25 at Waterford Oaks Occasion Heart, 2800 Watkins Lake Highway in Waterford Twp. Designed for people ages 16 and older with mental and developmental disabilities, it should embody music, dancing and pictures with skilled league mascots. Dessert and scorching canine can be served till 6:30 p.m. The price is $10/individual (individuals and caregivers). Preregister by April 18,  at OaklandCountyParks.com or name 248-858-0916. For info, name/textual content 248-221-8040 or e mail OCPrecreation@oakgov.com.

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• Butterflies Are Blooming exhibition: By way of April 30, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids, Fred & Dorothy Fichter Butterflies Are Blooming exhibition of 1000’s of tropical butterflies inside the lush setting of the Lena Meijer Tropical Conservatory, MeijerGardens.org/tickets, ticket costs fluctuate.

• LTUX 2025: College video games and anime conference is noon-8 p.m. Might 3, Lawrence Technological College, 21000 W. 10 Mile Highway, Southfield, Buell Constructing and Structure Constructing (buildings 5 and 4, a celebration of gaming, anime and cosplay. Admission is free, and the occasion is open to the general public, https://ltu.edu/campus-map. Company are suggested to park in tons A and G, with overflow at D and C.

• Downtown Avenue Eats: 11 a.m. to three p.m. Monday to Friday, via Oct. 10, bringing greater than 80 of Metro Detroit’s finest meals vans and eating places to Cadillac Sq. and the Woodward Esplanade, DowntownDetroit.org/occasions.

Museums

• Underground Railroad touring exhibit: By way of the month of April at West Bloomfield City Corridor, 4550 Walnut Lake Highway, West Bloomfield Twp., six touring exhibit panels of the “The Oakland County Underground Railroad Mission,” www.gwbhs.org.

• “Nothing Gold Can Keep”: 7:30-8:30 p.m. April 11, April 16, Might 9, and Might 21, Hammond Planetarium at Henry Ford School, within the Science Constructing, Room J-102, constellations to see in spring, register at www.hfcc.edu/campus-life/planetarium, free.

• The Science of Archimedes: Touring exhibition via June 1, Cranbrook Institute of Science, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, https://science.cranbrook.edu/discover/reveals/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 below 2 and members.

• Orchid Island Exploration: 1-3 p.m. April 19, Cranbrook Institute of Science, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, 248-645-3200, https://science.cranbrook.edu/discover/applications/occasions, free with common admission, adults-$14, $10.50 for ages 2-12 and 65+, free for ages below 2 and members.

• Meadow Brook Corridor: Guided Home Excursions and Self-Guided Excursions, 350 Property Drive, Rochester. Go to meadowbrookhall.org/excursions for tour occasions and ticket costs.

• The Rochester Hills Museum: Open for drop-in hours, Fridays and Saturdays, from noon-3 p.m. with guided excursions of the Van Hoosen Farmhouse and Pink Home beginning at 1 p.m.

• Detroit Arsenal of Democracy Museum: Seeks volunteer teams from veteran and navy teams to help with restoration. The museum can also be looking for constructing supplies and tools to assist the continuing restoration of its classic industrial area at 19144 Glendale Ave., Detroit, together with flooring grinders, clear epoxy and Thinset merchandise for flooring repairs, www.detroitarsenalofdemocracy.org.

• Detroit Historic Museum: 5401 Woodward Ave. (NW nook of Kirby) in Midtown Detroit, detroithistorical.org. Everlasting reveals embody the well-known Streets of Outdated Detroit, the Allesee Gallery of Tradition, Doorway to Freedom: Detroit and the Underground Railroad, Detroit: The “Arsenal of Democracy,” the Gallery of Innovation, Frontiers to Factories, America’s Motor Metropolis and The Glancy Trains, common museum common 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 that includes the historical past of the Detroit Lions, detroithistorical.org. Household Enjoyable Day for Earth Day is 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 26.

• A River’s Rejuvenation: The Fish Story of Detroit is although mid-summer, at Dossin Nice Lakes Museum, 100 Strand Drive, Belle Isle, Detroit. Designed as a touring set up, it should even be displayed on the Belle Isle Nature Heart and the Belle Isle Aquarium all through the summer season, detroithistorical.org. Household Enjoyable Day for Earth Day is 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 26.

• Ford Piquette Plant Museum: 461 Piquette Ave, Detroit. Open Wednesdays via Sundays, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $10-$18. Non-compulsory guided excursions happen each day at 10 a.m., midday, and a pair of p.m., www.fordpiquetteplant.org, 313-872-8759.

• Ford Home: Historic house of Eleanor and Edsel Ford, 1100 Lake Shore Highway, Grosse Pointe Shores, www.fordhouse.org, 313-884-4222, www.fordhouse.org/occasions. Meet the Easter Bunny at Ford Home for a photograph on Sunday, April 13.

• Higher West Bloomfield Historic Society: Open 1st/2nd/4th/fifth Sundays of the month and third Fridays, 1-4 pm, (holidays excluded) with reveals together with “4 Communities” exhibit at The Orchard Lake Museum, 3951 Orchard Lake Highway, 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 Manufacturing unit Excursions Monday-Saturday, buy tickets on-line, costs fluctuate, thehenryford.org.

• Michigan Science Heart (Mi-Sci): 5020 John R St., Detroit, 313-577-8400, www.mi-sci.org. Common museum gen. adm. is $17+. Commonplace Mi-Sci movies can be found as a $6 add-on to common admission tickets. Mi-Sci is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday via Sunday and till 8 p.m. the primary Friday of every month. Children City exhibit supplies a tinkering area for kids 5 and below to discover creativity as a part of STEAM (Science, Know-how, Engineering, Arts, and Arithmetic) ideas – whereas below the supervision of oldsters and caregivers. “Tyrannosaurs – Meet the Household” exhibit is open via Might, (assortment of tyrannosaur skeleton casts, fossils, and life-size shows). The Michigan Science Heart will host a particular Group Free Day with the assist of Axalta Coating Programs on April 12. Tickets for the Group Free Day have to be reserved upfront.

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

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

• Pontiac Transportation Museum: 250 W. Pike St., Pontiac. Admission to the museum is $10, $8 for seniors and veterans, $6 for kids ages 6-12, free for kids ages 5 and youthful. Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday via Saturday and midday to five p.m. Sunday, www.pontiactransportationmuseum.org. First Thursday Lecture Collection is 7-8:30 p.m., first Thursday of the month, free.

• Royal Oak Historic Society Museum: Hours are 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 1411 W. Webster Highway, Royal Oak, royaloakhistoricalsociety.com, 248-439-1501, $10+ instructed donation. The Underground Railroad in Oakland County touring exhibit. Royal Oak Historic Society Speaker Collection by native historian and Govt Director of Selfridge Navy Air Museum, Steve Mrozek.

• Westin Guide Cadillac at 100 Exhibition: Westin Guide Cadillac, 1114 Washington Blvd., Detroit, introduced with Detroit Historic Society, exhibit explores the 100-year historical past of the Guide Cadillac resort, https://detroithistorical.org.

• The Wright: The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American Historical past, 315 E. Warren Ave., Detroit, 313-494-5800, open Tuesday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and open till 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 below 5. Financial institution of America and The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American Historical past are partnering to offer free admission to all museum guests on the second Sunday of every month via June 2025, (April 13, Might 11, and June 8).

• The Zekelman Holocaust Heart: 28123 Orchard Lake Highway, Farmington Hills. “The Proof Room”, exhibit is thru June 15, at The HC,  28123 Orchard Lake Highway, Farmington Hills, $10 per individual or free with membership, www.holocaustcenter.org, 248-553-2400.

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