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Detroit Metro Times 2024 Fiction Issue Celebration

Sat., May 18, 4-6 p.m.

27th Letter Books

3546 Michigan Ave., Detroit Detroit

Books

Open mic celebrating the Detroit Metro Times Fiction Issue in collaboration with Kresge Arts in Detroit, with the theme of "Resistance Across Borders." The Fiction Issue hits newsstands May 15.
DSO presents Disco Fever

Sat., May 18, 8 p.m. and Sun., May 19, 3 p.m.

Orchestra Hall

3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit Detroit

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$24+

Live/Concert

Get to Orchestra Hall and get down with the DSO, featuring an onstage dance off and non-stop hits, including "That's the Way (I Like It)," "It's Raining Men," "We Are Family," "I Will Survive," "Stayin' Alive," "The Hustle," "Hot Stuff," and more. It’s time to boogie with the best. (313) 576-5111; (313) 576-5109 (FAX)
50 Hour Skate A Thon Fundraiser for Michigan Blind Athletic Association

Through May 19

Modern Skate Park

1500 N Stephenson Hwy, Royal Oak Oakland County

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Benefit

As a part of our ongoing celebration of 45 years in business we are bringing back an event we used to do in the eighties, the SKATE-A-THON. (248) 547-7528 (FAX); (248)
Galileo: Scientist, Astronomer, Visionary

Through June 2

Cranbrook Institute of Science

39221 Woodward, Bloomfield Hills Oakland County

Exhibits

Modern science owes a great deal to Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) the Italian scientist, astronomer, and mathematician. His discoveries enabled great paradigm shifts in science and paved the way for space travel in the 20th and 21st Centuries. This hands-on, interactive exhibition engages visitors by revealing the secrets of Galileo’s groundbreaking science through interactive experiments and exhibits. (248) 645-3200
52nd Annual International Glass Show (GLASS52)

Through Aug. 30

Habatat Galleries

4400 Fernlee Ave., Royal Oak Oakland County

Art Exhibition

On May 4 through August 30 , Habatat Galleries Complex, in Royal Oak, the oldest and largest art gallery dedicated to contemporary glass, presents Glass52, The International Glass Exhibition that is the largest exhibition of contemporary art glass in the world. This breathtaking exhibition, featuring 400 examples of stunning studio glass art, is the highlight of the year for Habatat .The public is invited to see the exhibition for free Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am. to 5 p.m. (248) 554-0590
Piece by Piece: Recent Work from Regional Fiber Artists

Through Aug. 18, 5-7 p.m.

Stamelos Gallery Center, UM-Dearborn

4901 Evergreen Road, Dearborn Detroit

Art Exhibition

The Stamelos Gallery Center is proud to share Piece by Piece: Recent Work from Regional Fiber Artists with the campus and greater community. Fiber lends itself to an exploration of the potency of being human. The familiarity of a frayed edge, a softness to comfort us, or a thickness to protect us; fabric reminds us of how we need to be held. It takes us back to the ways we care for each other, the ways our ancestors have blended need and beauty by weaving, knotting, spinning, dyeing, and making for centuries. This medium is not only artistic in practicum,… 313-593-5087
All-Star Showdown

Fridays, Saturdays, 7:30 & 9:30 p.m.

Go Comedy! Improv Theater

261 E. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale Oakland County

$20

Improv

The All-Star Showdown is a highly interactive improvised game show. With suggestions from the audience, our two teams will battle for your laughs. The Showdown is like "Whose Line is it Anyway," featuring a series of short improv games, challenges, and more. 248-327-0575
2024 Mutt March

Sat., May 18, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

Edsel & Eleanor Ford House

1100 Lake Shore, Grosse Pointe Detroit

Varies

Party

Join us for Michigan Humane’s 36th Annual Mutt March on Saturday, May 18th! Experience the stunning Edsel and Eleanor Ford House grounds with your pups, family, friends and a community of animal lovers. We invite you to stroll the scenic path and participate in dog focused activities while you enjoy the sun, food and of course the dog costumes! 866-648-6263
Free Health and Wellness Fair at Better Health Market in Novi, May 18

Sat., May 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Better Health Market

42875 Grand River Ave, Novi Oakland County

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Free

Exhibits

Better Health Market is hosting a free Health and Wellness Fair on May 18 from 10:00am-4:00pm at its Novi location. The event will feature local and national health and nutrition experts as well as healers and wellness practitioners. Highlights include: • Free 15-minute stretches by Stretch Lab • Free body composition evaluationsl by Pryde Athletics • $25 grocery bags for first 25 customers • Free 5-minute hand massage with luxurious lavender products from Belle Lavande • Free Samples • Gift Baskets raffled off every hour • Health Snack and drink tasting throughout the store • Face painting and balloons (248) 735-8100
Detroit Food Commons Grand Opening Community Celebration

Sat., May 18, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

The Detroit Food Commons

8324 Woodward Ave., Detroit Detroit

Free

Block party, Food

Join us Saturday, May 18th and bring your family as we gather with hundreds of community members, leaders, and elected officials for a day of fun and festivities! 🥳🏙️ 11 a.m. — Ribbon cutting 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.— Performances Noon – 5 p.m.— Free Community Outdoor Activities & Programming Location: The Detroit Food Commons, 8324 Woodward Ave. Let's come together to nourish our community and celebrate this exciting milestone! (313) 889-3473
Mommy + Me Fitness Class

Sat., May 18, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

BasBlue

110 E. Ferry, Detroit Detroit

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Self-care

Facilitated by fitness trainer Shawni Cherelle with the Village Personal Training + Wellness this class is designed for moms and their children from infant age and up. Moms will use their little one as partners during the workout as baby barbells, motivational partners and more! Postpartum and fitness level safety precautions will be taken, so grab your little one and meet us at BasBlue! Members are able to bring 1 guest, your little one. This program is open to a limited number of community members. If you are not a BasBlue member please register here. 3134741883
Brews & Chews - Sip, Savor & Support!

Sat., May 18, 12-5 p.m.

Kensington Metropark

2240 W Buno Rd., Milford Detroit

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$35.00

Festival, Live/Concert

Support of a great cause -- the American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA). The festival will include a variety of Michigan craft brewers and cideries, food trucks, live music from Barelyon and the Sugartips, family friendly games and trivia, dogs welcome, and fun photo opportunities (like a larger-than-life brain)! 5864848797
Bad Bitch Brunch — Detroit Women of Comedy Festival

Sat., May 18, 12-2 p.m.

Planet Ant Black Box

2357 Caniff Street, Hamtramck Detroit

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$20

Stand-up, Brunch

Top Miami comic Brittany Brave brings her female-led brunch extravaganza to the Detroit Women of Comedy Festival! Skip church and catch live comedy, music, bingo, prizes, food, and the requisite bottomless beverages. ______ The Detroit Women of Comedy Festival is a two-day celebration of women and gender-expansive folks in comedy from Detroit and beyond. Standup, sketch, improv, workshops, and more — all to benefit three amazing Detroit-based non-profits! Be part of #DWCF24 and join us May 17 & 18 as we take over all three stages at Planet Ant — Ant Hall, the Black Box, and the Independent Comedy Club.
Michigan Week Parade and Car Show

Sat., May 18, 12-4 p.m.

Reggie McKenzie Field

10 Pitkin St, Highland Park Wayne County

Car show, Parade

The vibrant streets of Highland Park, Michigan, are set to come alive with the spectacular parade that kicks off at the intersection of Tuxedo Avenue and Hamilton Street. This exciting procession will wind its way through the heart of our community, celebrating unity, culture, and joy. As the parade reaches its grand finale, attendees will converge at the iconic Reggie McKenzie Field. Here, an impressive lineup of automobileswill be on display, showcasing everything from classic cars to cutting-edge models. Families and individuals of all ages can revel in the festivities, as live entertainment fills the air. 248-228-6369
Great Lakes Boating Festival

Sat., May 18, 12-7 p.m. and Sun., May 19, 12-5 p.m.

Grosse Pointe Yacht Club

788 Lake Shore Rd., Grosse Pointe Shores Detroit

Free

Festival

Kicking off the boating season, this public event is for all who want to experience a boat show in a beautiful marina atmosphere. Boats from 16- up to 80-feet in length on land and in water, all are welcome to climb aboard! Also featuring antique cars, Dossin Museum display, Edsel & Eleanor Ford House Display, Vintage boats and more! Hours: Saturday: 12 – 7 p.m., and Sunday: 12 – 5 p.m. Admission: Free. Owned by the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club. Produced by the Michigan Boating Industries Association. 734-261-0123
Cosmic Groove: an Odyssey of Art and Sound in Detroit

Sat., May 18, 12-4 p.m.

Ideation Orange

420 W. Nine Mile Rd., Hazel Park Detroit

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Donation

DJ/Dance, Art Exhibition

ART * VIDEO ART * SOUNDS * DRINKS * VIBES * VENDORS - Embrace Creatives presents 💫 COSMIC GROOVE FEST! One week before Movement Music Festival kicks off, come to EC Detroit gallery inside Ideation Orange (Hazel Park) and let the rhythm guide you through an innovative exhibit as local DJs set the cosmic mood. Feel the beats resonate with the artwork, creating an immersive atmosphere that transcends the traditional gallery experience. We’ve got 🔥 DJs! Dru Allan, DJ Sphinx, Drychineb, Hood, Xan Bishop, Yamah - Register or stop by! 248-702-4902
Wine Stroll in Royal Oak

Sat., May 18, 12-4 p.m.

Downtown Royal Oak

Main & S. Troy, Royal Oak Oakland County

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General Admission: $50; if purchased day-of: $60

Drink

In partnership with the Royal Oak Downtown Development Authority, the Wine Stroll will return to downtown Royal Oak. Thanks to the Royal Oak Restaurant Association, attendees can enjoy featured wines and signature hors d'oeuvres from over a dozen popular Downtown Royal Oak restaurants. Your ticket gets you a wine and food sample from each participating location and, after checking in, you can visit each stop in any order you choose. Visit the provided link to see participating restaurants. See ticket prices above. Keep in mind the past few years this event has completely sold out prior to the day-of.
BIG INK 2024

Sat., May 18, 1-4 p.m. and Sun., May 19, 1-4 p.m.

Color & Ink Studio

20919 John R Rd., Hazel Park Detroit

Free

Art Exhibition

BIG INK returns to Color | Ink Studio & Gallery for a colossal woodblock printing event. More than a dozen Michigan artists have each spent the last several months designing and carving a woodblock at least 24” by 36” in size. They will be coming together to print their woodblocks on “The Big Tuna”, a custom-built travelling press. The public is invited to attend the event and a companion exhibition featuring the art of relief printmaking. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn more about the process and meet the artists in person. No tickets are needed. 248-398-6119
Los Huracanes del Norte: Super Jaripero de Verano en Pontiac

Sat., May 18, 2 p.m.

Aaron Perry Park

- 353-403 Edison st,, Pontiac Oakland County

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$60-$300

Live/Concert

248-758-3039
ReMARKable Productions Presents: "Whats a Man to Do" The Stage Play

Sat., May 18, 2, 3, 7 & 8 p.m.

Flagstar Strand Theatre for the Performing Arts

12 N. Saginaw St., Pontiac Oakland County

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$35-$65

Performance
City Lights Chorus 2024 Spring Concert - Take a Look at Us Now

Sat., May 18, 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Hilltop Church of the Nazarene

21260 Haggerty Rd., Northville Detroit

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$20

Live/Concert

This show will feature performances from the City Lights Chorus in preparation for their 2024 International Competition in Cleveland, OH this July. The featured ensembles will be the 2023 Pioneer District (State of Michigan) 2nd Place Quartet, company quartet, and an exclusive performance that spans three generations from The Gibson-LaPointe Family Singers. 810-931-7053
Michigan Panthers vs. Memphis Showboats

Sat., May 18, 4 p.m.

Ford Field

2000 Brush St., Detroit Detroit

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$22-$62

Football

(313) 262-2000
Secrets, Colorblind, Grasslands, Unwell, Aparo

Sat., May 18, 6 p.m.

The Loving Touch

22634 Woodward Ave., Ferndale Oakland County

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$20

Live/Concert

248-546-3644
SiM: PLAYDEAD World Tour

Sat., May 18, 6 p.m.

Saint Andrew's Hall

431 E. Congress St., Detroit Detroit

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$29.50

Live/Concert

313-961-6358
Architects

Sat., May 18, 6 p.m.

Royal Oak Music Theatre

318 W. Fourth St., Royal Oak Oakland County

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Live/Concert

248-399-2980
Megan Thee Stallion - Hot Girl Summer Tour

Sat., May 18, 7 & 8 p.m.

Little Caesars Arena

2645 Woodward Ave., Detroit Detroit

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$39.50-$249.50

Live/Concert
Magic Bag Presents: The Smiths United

Sat., May 18, 7 p.m.

Magic Bag

22920 Woodward Ave., Ferndale Oakland County

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$25

Live/Concert

248-544-1991;
Chase Huglin, Darcy Moran, Bogues, Star Student, Olivia Dellorso

Sat., May 18, 7 p.m.

Pike Room

1 S. Saginaw, Pontiac Oakland County

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$15

Live/Concert
They Might Be Giants Official Platinum

Sat., May 18, 7 p.m.

Majestic Theatre

4140 Woodward Ave., Detroit Detroit

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$39.50

Live/Concert

(313) 833-9700
THE ULTIMATE DOORS -

Sat., May 18, 7 p.m.

District 142

142 Maple St., Wyandotte Detroit

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$18

Live/Concert
Detroit Women of Comedy Festival

Sat., May 18, 6-11 p.m.

Planet Ant Theatre

2320 Caniff St., Hamtramck Detroit

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$10-$25 for individual blocks

Festival, Improv, Stand-up

It's the 6th annual Detroit Women of Comedy Festival, a two-day celebration of marginalized genders in comedy! Catch 80+ performers from Metro Detroit and beyond are taking over three stages at Planet Ant - Ant Hall, the Black Box, and the Independent! Get tickets by the block, snag a day pass, or get a special two-day festival pass to see the most of #DWCF24 (and get some special perks). 3132655508
Patton Oswalt: Effervescent

Sat., May 18, 7 p.m.

The Fillmore

2115 Woodward Ave., Detroit Detroit

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$43-$67.50

Stand-up

313-961-5451