Things to do in Detroit area, June 7 and beyond (2024)

On sale 10 a.m. June 6

• Morris Day and The Time: Nov. 14, Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel, Detroit, ticket prices vary.

• MJ Live: Dec. 29, Sound Board, Detroit, ticket prices vary.

On sale 10 a.m. June 7

• Ice Spice: Aug. 9, The Fillmore, Detroit, IceSpiceMusic.com, ticket prices vary.

• Cyndi Lauper: Oct. 24, Fox Theatre, Detroit, ticket prices vary.

On sale 10 a.m. June 14

• Sturgill Simpson (Johnny Blue Skies): Sept. 28, Fox Theatre, Detroit, pre-sale is open through June 10, ticket prices vary.

• Billy Strings: Oct. 4-5, Pine Knob Music Theatre, Independence Twp., ticket prices vary.

• Raheem DeVaughn: Jan. 16, Sound Board at MotorCity Casino, Detroit, ticket prices vary.

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

• Slow Joy: 6:30 p.m. June 7, Pike Room at The Crofoot, 1 S. Saginaw St., Pontiac, thecrofoot.com, $15+.

• Motown Night featuring The Crasherz: 8 p.m. June 7, The Roxy, 401 Walnut Blvd., Rochester, 248-453-5285, theroxyrochester.com, doors at 7 p.m., ages 21+, general- $25+.

• Kristy Cox and Grasstime: 8 p.m. June 7, at 20 Front Street, Lake Orion, 248-783-7105, www.20frontstreet.com, doors at 7:30 p.m. all ages, $20+.

• SODA, System of a Down tribute: June 7, Diesel Concert Lounge, 33151 23 Mile Road, Chesterfield Township, 586-933-3503, all ages, doors at 6 p.m., www.dieselconcerts.com, $15+ adv.

• Stray Cats Tribute w/sg Lyons Lan: 7-10 p.m. June 7, Wildwood Amphitheater, 2700 Joslyn Ct., Orion Twp., www.orion.events, www.facebook.com/www.orion.events, bring lawn chairs or blanket, no outside food or beverage, $15+.

• Parker McCollum, Corey Kent: 7:30 p.m., June 8, Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre, Sterling Heights, ticket prices vary.

• Who’s Bad, The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience: 8 p.m., June 8, Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel, Detroit, ticket prices vary.

• Ursa Day: June 8, The Loving Touch, 22634 Woodward Ave., Ferndale, 248-820-5596, thelovingtouchferndale.com, all ages, doors at 7 p.m., $15+.

• Bayou County-CCR/John Fogerty Tribute: 8 p.m. June 8, Younger’s Irish Tavern, 120 S. Main St., Romeo, www.youngerstavern.com/showroom, , ages 21+, $20+.

• Boney James: 8 p.m. June 8, Music Hall Center, 350 Madison St., Detroit, www.musichall.org, ticket prices vary.

Concerts in the Park

• Music is Main & Center concert series: 7-9 p.m. Saturdays, June 1 to Sept. 28, downtown Northville Town Square, www.downtownnorthville.com.

• Village of Rochester Hills Shopping Center outdoor concerts: 5-9 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, June 6 through Aug. 31, no concert July 4, Festival Park at The Village of Rochester Hills, 104 N. Adams Road, Rochester Hills, TheVORH.com.

• In the Park Summer Concert Series: 7 p.m. June 7, with following concerts at 7 p.m. Wednesdays, June 12-Aug. 14, at Shain Park, Merrill Street and Bates Street, Birmingham, www.bhamgov.org/summerconcerts, free, family-friendly concert series. If inclement weather, call 248-530-1650 to check the event status.

• Summer Concerts in the Park: 6-9 p.m. Thursdays, June 6 through June 27, Hess-Hathaway Park, 825 S. Williams Lake Road, Waterford Twp., www.waterfordchamber.org/events, bring lawn chairs or blankets, food vendors, activities.

• Stars in the Park Summer Concert Series: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, June 13 to Aug. 15, (no concert July 4), Heritage Park Amphitheater, 24915 Farmington Road, Farmington Hills, https://fhgov.com. No alcohol or pets, bring lawn chairs or blankets.

• Music in The Park: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays June 13 through July 25, Rochester Municipal Park, 400 6th St., Rochester, www.facebook.com/musicintheparkdowntownrochester. Dueling Pianos is June 13. Concerts are presented by Rochester Kiwanis, free admission, bring a blanket or lawn chairs, food truck vendor.

• Concerts in the Park: 6-9 p.m. Fridays, June 14 through July 19, Depot Park, 375 Depot Road, Clarkston, concessions, https://clarkston.org/events/concerts-in-the-park.

Festivals/Shows

• Seymour Celebration: June 6-9, Seymour Lake Township Park, 2795 Seymour Lake Road, Oxford, live music and fireworks on Friday and Saturday. Carnival hours are 5-10 p.m. Thursday; 1-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday; and 1-8 p.m. Sunday, www.oxparkrec.org, 248-628-1720, carnival ticket prices vary.

• Swiggin’ Pig: June 6-9, downtown Wyandotte, live music, carnival, shows, Crafters Market, BBQ, beer and whiskey tasting for ages 21+, https://360eventproductions.com/events/swiggin-pig, https://district142live.com/events, prices vary.

• Berkley Art Bash: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 8 along downtown Berkley’s Twelve Mile Road, more than 150 artists and makers, food, live music, and children’s activities, berkleyartbash.com.

• Frontier Town’s Annual Craft Show: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 8 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 9, 67300 Van Dyke Ave, Washington Twp., www.frontiertownromeo.com.

• 35th Annual Law Day: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. June 8 at the Goodwin Law Center, 999 Haynes in Birmingham, just south of Maple Road (15 Mile) and east of Woodward Avenue. Free legal aid clinic with volunteer attorneys, and family-friendly carnival, superhero photo opportunities, free hot dogs, ice cream, bounce-houses, prizes, in-person tributes to Wonder Woman and Spider-Man, radio personalities from WMUZ-FM, rain or shine, 1-888-goodwin.com.

• Leader Dogs for the Blind Bark & Brew: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. June 8, Rochester Mills Beer Company, 400 Water St, Rochester, live music throughout the day, future Leader Dogs and Leader Dogs in Training, kids’ zone with inflatables, carnival games and a rock-climbing wall, ages 21+ can enjoy Rochester Mills brews, food to purchase. Tickets are $5 for ages 3+, purchase in advance at LeaderDog.Org or buy upon entry, rain or shine, no personal dogs allowed.

• Geary Park Skate Jam: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. June 8, Donald Red Geary Skate Park, 1198 Earle Blvd, Ferndale. Event will feature competitions in four categories: skateboarding, inline skating, BMX, and scootering. Registration fee to compete at https://app.amilia.com/store/en/1201-livernois/shop/programs/102030?subCategoryIds=5188758, skate lessons, games, food vendors.

• LAFF Pathway Paddle & Pedal Festival: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. June 8, downtown Linden, a fundraising event to extend the local non-motorized pathway, free admission. Paddle the Shiawassee River, pedal on the pathway, food trucks, vendors, workshops at the Linden Community Center, Old Days-A Chicago tribute Band at 6 p.m. at the gazebo, free admission, Linden Mills Museum open noon-5.

• Peacefest: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., June 8-9 at LA Cafe, 5815 Dixie Hwy., Waterford Twp., at the corner of Andersonville Road and Dixie Hwy., family-friendly event with live music, artists, craft vendors and food to purchase, facebook.com/peacefestfestival.

• 2024 Selfridge Open House and Air Show: June 8-9, at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Harrison Twp,, featuring the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. Gates to the base open at 8 a.m. both days. Flying starts at 10 a.m. and all portions of the show will end at 4 p.m. Hall Road will be closed, https://air.show/mtc, free general admission.

• Canterbury Village Medieval Faire: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. June 8-9, Canterbury Village, 2325 Joslyn Ct., Orion Twp., general admission is $16.99+ adv., $7.99 per child, canterburyvillagemedievalfaire.com.

• Social District Saturdays: 2-8 p.m. 2nd Saturdays, June 8, July 13, Aug. 10, Sept. 14, Centennial Commons and W. Fifth St., Royal Oak, yard games, live music, www.romi.gov/1849/SOCIAL-DISTRICT-SATURDAYS.

• Juneteenth Jubilee Weekend: June 14-16, culture, food, and activities, 6-10 p.m. June 14 with museum tours and African dance- 6-7 p.m. at Motown Museum, Detroit, noon-6 p.m. June 15 at Joseph Walker Williams Community Center and Freedom Festival is noon-6 p.m. June 16 at Eastern Market District, Detroit, free for registered participants, with donations welcome, juneteenthjubileedet.com.

• Summer Blast: Carnival, games, concessions, vendors, June 14-16 (3-10 p.m. Friday, 1-10 p.m. Saturday and noon-6 p.m. Sunday), The Oak Park Community Center parking lot, 14300 Oak Park Blvd., Oak Park, https://oakparkmi.gov, prices vary.

Theater

• Eric Gutman’s “From Broadway to Obscurity”: 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. June 8, Tipping Point Theatre, 361 East Cady St., Northville, purchase tickets at www.tippingpointtheatre.com, 248-347-0003, $35+.

• “The Sound of Music”: Through June 15, at the Outdoor Greek Theatre, 400 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Hills, www.StDunstansTheatre.com. Presented by St. Dunstan’s Theatre, tickets are $27+ for adults and $25+ for students and seniors.

• “Ella, First Lady of Song”: Through June 23 at Meadow Brook Theatre on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester, MBTheatre.com, tickets are $37-$46+ at Meadow Brook Theatre box office at 248-377-3300 or www.ticketmaster.com.

• “Sunset Boulevard”: Through June 23, presented by Stagecrafters, at Baldwin Theatre, 415 S Lafayette Ave, Royal Oak, www.stagecrafters.org, 248-541-6430, ticket prices vary.

• “Tuesdays with Morrie”: June 7-30, The Boardwalk Theatre, 109 3rd Street, St. Clair, thumbcoasttheaters.com, 810-278-1749, $38.

• “Grease”: 7 p.m. June 19, Ridgedale Players Community Theatre, 205 W. Long Lake Road, Troy. Presented by the Teen Actors of Ridgedale to benefit Troy People Concerned service organization, tickets are $25 and include refreshments, silent auction. Purchase tickets at https://rb.gy/43tzpw.

Art

• Drop-In Workshop: Wire Sculpture is 6-8:30 p.m. June 7, and noon-4 p.m. June 8-9, Detroit Institute of Arts, Art-Making Studio, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, www.dia.org. Also Drawing in the Galleries is 6-8:30 p.m. June 7, at Rivera Court.

“A Modernist Regime-Cuban Mid-Century Design”: ArtMembers’ Opening Preview Party is 6-9 p.m. June 14, Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, https://tickets.cranbrook.edu/webstore/shop/viewItems.aspx?cg=cam&c=CAMopenings, free admission for ArtMembers, $20 general admission tickets.

“Artist Talk-The Cuban Contemporary Lens”: 3 p.m. June 15, Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, https://cranbrookartmuseum.org/events/artist-talk-cuban-contemporary-lens.

• Father’s Day Mini-Golf at Cranbrook Art Museum: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 16, Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Ave. Bloomfield Hills, https://cranbrookartmuseum.org/events/mini-golf-fathers-day, free admission for one special adult with a group purchase

• Juneteenth – Free Admission to Cranbrook Art Museum, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. June 19, Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, https://cranbrookartmuseum.org/events/juneteenth-free-gallery-admission-2. Visit the lower level for our FIKA Café and drop-in artmaking activities for all ages. Cranbrook on the Green Mini-Golf will be regular price.

• Create Your Own Custom Doormat: 6:30 p.m. June 19, created hand painted doormat (12 designs to choose from), templates provided, www.milfordvfaa.org/communityevents, $45.

• “Regeneration”-Black Cinema, 1898-1971: Through June 23, at the Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, dia.org, free with general admission.

• Annual Michigan Regional Glass Exhibition: Through June 26, at Janice Charach Gallery, 6600 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield, presented by Michigan Hot Glass, featuring contemporary glass works by emerging and established artists including Oakland County Mosaic Artist Michelle Sider’s latest mosaic, “Anna”, a tribute to her heritage, gallery.jccdet.org, free admission.

• Magical Mural Tour Call for Artists: Downtown Rochester to host the Magical Mural Tour, Sept. 2-Oct. 14, with 4’ x 8’ pop up murals all around downtown. Applications accepted from all artists, all ages, through June 28. Selected murals will be entered into People’s Choice & Judges’ Choice Contests, with the winning mural artist each receiving a $250 prize. The application is at www.downtownrochestermi.com/magical-mural-tour, 248-656-0060.

• Wendy Fournier-”Weaving of Light and Color”: Through June 28, at Farmington Hills City Hall, 31555 W. Eleven Mile Road, Farmington Hills, free, Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., non-holiday.

• “Rochester-No Filter”: Exhibit through June 30, Downtown Collaboration Studio, 431 S Main St., Rochester. Photos for sale for $20 each with proceeds to Love Local Rochester for downtown events and promotions, www.downtownrochestermi.com/rochester-no-filter.

• DIA Inside|Out: High-quality reproductions of artworks from the DIA’s collection are at outdoor venues throughout Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties, through October, https://dia.org/events/insideout-2024. The city of Rochester is participating, for locations visit www.downtownrochestermi.com/dia-insideout.

• Southside Summer Series – Watercolor Workshop: Thursdays, through July 18, The SHAC at River’s Edge Brewing Co.,125 S. Main St., Milford, doors at 6 p.m., www.milfordvfaa.org, every other week, rotates between a full concert and an art workshop with acoustic music.

• Cranbrook on the Green: Artist-designed mini-golf is open weekends throughout May and September, and during regular museum hours throughout the week in June, July and August, one round of mini-golf-$15 adult non-members, includes admission to Cranbrook Art galleries, $8 for ages 12 and younger, Cranbrook Academy of Art, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, register for a time slot at https://cranbrookartmuseum.org/mini-golf.

• Tiff Massey-“7 Mile + Livernois”: Exhibit through May 11, 2025, Detroit Institute of Arts Rivera Court, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, dia.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.

• 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.

• Drop-in Design: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, self-guided art-making activities in the Cranbrook Art Museum, Art Lab, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, cranbrookartmuseum.org, general admission-$10.

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

Beats, continued

• Maggie Rogers, The Japanese House: 7:30 p.m. June 9, Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre, Sterling Heights, ticket prices vary.

• Brian McKnight: 7:30 p.m. June 9, Sound Board, Detroit, ticket prices vary.

• Aerosmith Tribute, Black Crowes Tribute: 7-10 p.m. June 9, Wildwood Amphitheater, 2700 Joslyn Ct., Orion Twp., www.orion.events, www.facebook.com/www.orion.events, bring lawn chairs or blanket, no outside food or beverage, $20+.

• The Australian Pink Floyd Show: 7:30 p.m. June 9, Music Hall Center, 350 Madison St., Detroit, www.musichall.org, ticket prices vary.

• The Curtis Mayfield Tribute ft. Level Rizon: 7 p.m. June 10, hosted by Sky Covington at Aretha’s Jazz Cafe, 350 Madison Detroit, 248-383-3385, doors at 6 p.m., www.eventbrite.com/e/the-curtis-mayfield-tribute-level-rizon-denise-edwards-terry-thomas-tickets-874751233487, $35+.

• Tyler Childers, S.G. Goodman and Buffalo Wabs & The Price Hill Hustle: 7 p.m., June 11, Pine Knob Music Theatre, Independence Twp., 313Presents.com, ticket prices vary.

• A Day To Remember: 6:30 p.m. June 12, Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre, Sterling Heights, ticket prices vary.

• Corinne Bailey Rae: 8 p.m. June 12, Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel, Detroit, ticket prices vary.

• Sarah McLachlan, Feist: 7:30 p.m., June 13, Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre, Sterling Heights, ticket prices vary.

• Eric Benét: 8 p.m. June 13, Sound Board, Detroit, ticket prices vary.

• North Oakland Concert Band: 7-8:30 p.m. June 13, Wildwood Amphitheater, 2700 Joslyn Ct., Orion Twp., www.orion.events, www.facebook.com/www.orion.events, bring lawn chairs or blanket, no outside food or beverage, free.

• The Temptations: June 14-15, Andiamo Celebrity Showroom, 7096 E. 14 Mile Road, Warren, andiamoshowroom.com, doors at 6:30 p.m., $35-$99+.

• Annie Bacon and album release show: 7:30 p.m. June 16, The Ark, 316 S Main St, Ann Arbor, https://theark.org/event/annie-bacon-her-oshen-and-sammie-hershock-240616, $25+.

• Sky Covington’s Satin Doll Revue: 7-10 p.m. June 17, Aretha’s Jazz Cafe 350 Madison Detroit, 248-383-3385, www.eventbrite.com/e/the-satin-doll-revue-tickets-868998436717.

• United States Air Force Band’s Singing Sergeants: 7 p.m. June 20, St. John’s Episcopal Church, 2326 Woodward Ave., Detroit, free and open to the public though tickets are required, www.music.af.mil/Bands/The-United-States-Air-Force-Band/Events.

• Mo Lowda & The Humble, The Thing: June 22, El Club, 4114 W. Vernor Hwy., Detroit. doors at 7 p.m. 313-757-7942 or elclubdetroit.com, $27.20.

• Davy Knowles: 7 p.m. June 23, The Roxy, 401 Walnut Blvd., Rochester, 248-453-5285, theroxyrochester.com, doors at 6 p.m., general- $30+.

Classical/Orchestra

• Beethoven’s “Fifth Symphony”: June 7-8, with cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason at Orchestra Hall, 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit, dso.org, $24-110+.

• Yo-Yo Ma, Kayhan Kalhor, The Orchestra of the Americas: June 11, University of Michigan Hill Auditorium, 825 North University Ave., Ann Arbor, https://ums.org, 734-764-2538, ticket prices vary.

• Detroit Symphony Orchestra Summer Soirée: 7 p.m. June 15, Orchestra Hall. The seasonal gala will include a concert program featuring two-time Grammy Award-nominated duo Black Violin, tickets are $250+ and can be purchased at dso.org, 313-576-5111.

Comedy

• One Night Stans: Frank G.-June 6-8; at 4761 Highland Road, Waterford Twp., OneNightStans.Club, 248-249-1321, ages 18+, ticket prices vary.

• Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle: at 310 S. Troy St., Royal Oak, www.comedycastle.com, 248-542-9900, ages 18+, ticket prices vary.

Nate Bargatze: 8 p.m. June 7, Pine Knob Music Theatre, Independence Twp., 313Presents.com, ticket prices vary.

• Vicki Lawrence & Mama: A Two-Woman Show is 3 p.m. June 16, (rescheduled date), Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, 44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Twp., www.macombcenter.com, 586-286-2222, $50.50-$72+.

Film

• Open caption screenings for individuals with hearing impairments: Sunday and Wednesday throughout June, at select Emagine Theatres, Emagine-Entertainment.com, ticket prices vary.

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

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

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

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

Fundraisers

• Disco Night Fundraiser: 8 p.m.-midnight, June 8, the Detroit Public Theatre, 3960 Third Ave., Detroit, dancing, small bites, cash bar, silent auction and prizes, fundraiser for the Furniture Bank of Southeastern Michigan, $100 each, www.furniture-bank.org/disco-night, 248-332-1300.

• “Bullying Is No Joke 8”: 8 p.m. June 14, Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel, 2901 Grand River Ave., Detroit, featuring actor/comedian, Jeremy Piven, to benefit Defeat the Label nonprofit, www.ticketmaster.com, ticket prices vary.

Misc.

• Detroit Sports Spectacular: June 7-9, Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi, Sports Card and Collectibles Show, detroitsportsspectacular.com

Museums

• OPEN House, Michigan Central Station: June 7-16, celebration of the reopening of Michigan Central Station with exhibits, tours and entertainment. Registration is at michigancentral.com. NBC will air a one-hour special at 7 p.m. June 9. The former train station was re-envisioned by Ford Motor Company as a tech and culture hub.

• Ford Piquette Plant Museum: “Luncheon Junction” takes place 11 a.m.-2 p.m. June 7, June 14, June 22, June 29, and Fridays and Saturdays July 5-Aug. 30, at the museum, 461 Piquette Ave, Detroit. A food truck feast to rediscover the historic Milwaukee Junction neighborhood, where the Motor City got its start. The Ford Piquette Plant Museum is open Wednesdays through Sundays, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $10-$18. Optional guided tours take place daily at 10 a.m., 12 p.m. and 2 p.m., www.fordpiquetteplant.org, 313-872-8759.

• Royal Oak Historical Society Museum: Rails Through Royal Oak exhibit opens at 1 p.m. June 8. Museum hours are 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 1411 W. Webster Road, Royal Oak, royaloakhistoricalsociety.com, 248-439-1501.

• Motown Museum, 2648 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit, motownmuseum.org, 313-875-2264. Motown Mile outdoor, walkable art installation, “Pushin’ Culture Forward,” open through early fall, along the Detroit Riverwalk, free admission.

• Cranbrook Institute of Science: 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, https://science.cranbrook.edu, $14 general admission, $10.50 for ages 2-12 and seniors 65+, free for children under age 2.

• 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. Kresge Foundation’s “Kresge at 100-A Century of Impact, a Future of Opportunity” exhibit.

• The Underground Railroad exhibit, a four-panel traveling exhibit highlighting local underground railroad history in Oakland County, will be on display through June (8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday to Friday) at Birmingham City Hall, 151 Martin St., Birmingham. The exhibit will be moved around Oakland County municipal settings and libraries over the next two years, https://ugrr.mioaklandhistory.org.

• Dossin Great Lakes Museum, 100 Strand Drive, Belle Isle, Detroit, detroithistorical.org. “A River’s Rejuvenation-The Fish Story of Detroit” on display through June 16, at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum. It will travel to the Belle Isle Nature Center and the Belle Isle Aquarium throughout the summer. “Challenge these Waters: A century of sailing from Detroit to Mackinac Island” is also on display.

• Michigan Science Center (Mi-Sci): 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 each month, 313-577-8400, www.mi-sci.org. Mi-Sci participates in several programs that provide reduced admission to patrons: Museums for All-When patrons show their SNAP EBT card and picture ID, general admission tickets are only $3/person for up to four people in their party. Museums on Us-Bank of America cardholders receive free general admission on the first full weekend of every month. Other members of the party must pay general admission. Blue Star Museums program-Provides free admission to currently-serving U.S. military personnel and their families, through Labor Day, www.mi-sci.org, Discount is available in person only.

• 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: Drop in tours on Fridays and Saturdays from noon-3 p.m., at 1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester Hills, with a guided tour of the Van Hoosen Farmhouse at 1 p.m., www.rochesterhills.org/musprograms, museum members-free, non-members-$5/adults, $3/seniors and students, no registration needed.

• The Wright: The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, 315 E. Warren Ave., Detroit, 313-494-5800, open Tuesday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and open until 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 under 5.

• The Zekelman Holocaust Center: 28123 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills, www.holocaustcenter.org, 248-553-2400. “Auschwitz. In Front of Your Eyes,” a set of virtual tours to view in-person, 10 a.m.-noon, June 23, July 28, Aug. 13, and Sept. 22. Admission is $10 each, registration at www.holocaustcenter.org/Auschwitz.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

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