Things to do in Detroit area, May 31 and beyond (2024)

On sale 10 a.m. May 31

• Jane’s Addiction, Love and Rockets: Sept. 20, Meadow Brook Amphitheatre, Rochester Hills, 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.

On sale 10 a.m. June 6

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

On sale 10 a.m. June 14

• Billy Strings: Oct. 4-5, Pine Knob Music Theatre, Independence Twp., 313presents.com, 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

• That Arena Rock Show: 8 p.m. May 31, Emerald Theater, 31 N. Walnut St., Mt Clemens, 586-630-0120, TheEmeraldTheatre.com, doors at 7 p.m., ages 18+, $20+.

• Mike Massé: 8 p.m. May 31, The Ark 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, doors at 7:30 p.m., theark.org, $30+.

• Hozier, Allison Russell: 7:30 p.m. May 31, Pine Knob Music Theatre, Independence Twp., 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.

• Captured Detroit – Journey Tribute: 8 p.m. May 31, Younger’s Irish Tavern, 120 S. Main St., Romeo, www.youngerstavern.com/showroom, ages 21+, $30+.

• Voices of the Streets Summer Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. June 1, with Moneybagg Yo, Rob49, Skilla Baby and JT, Fox Theatre, Detroit, 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.

• Re-Cure-The Cure Tribute: June 1, The Magic Bag, 22920 Woodward Ave., Ferndale, www.themagicbag.com, doors at 7 p.m., all ages, $25+ adv.

• Ginuwine and Dru Hill: 8 p.m. June 1, Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts, 350 Madison St. Detroit, www.hollywoodgreektown/entertainment, $50+.

• Andrew Dice Clay: June 1, Andiamo Celebrity Showroom, 7096 E. 14 Mile Road, Warren, andiamoshowroom.com, doors at 6:30 p.m., $35-$110+.

• River Strings of St. Clair County: 7 p.m. June 1, Rochester First Congregational Church, UCC, 1315 N. Pine St., Rochester. Mountain dulcimer group concert, free will offerings will be collected, http://fccrochester.org.

• Tied Down Detroit: June 1-2, multiple bands, Drain-June 1, Have Heart-June 2, Russell Industrial Center, 1600 Clay St., Detroit, doors at 11 a.m., https://tieddowndetroit.com, ticket prices vary.

• Winger, StrengthBeyondYou: June 2, District 142, 142 Maple St., Wyandotte, doors at 7 p.m. district142live.com, ages 21+, $25-$45+.

• Autumn Kings: 7 p.m. June 2, The Shelter, 431 E Congress St., Detroit, www.saintandrewsdetroit.com, livenation.com, ticket prices vary.

• Death to All: June 2, Magic Stick, 4140 Woodward Ave., Detroit, doors at 7 p.m., www.majesticdetroit.com, all ages, $35+ adv.

Classical/Orchestra

• The Rochester Symphony Orchestra: 8-10 p.m. May 31, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 620 Romeo Road, Rochester. The Rochester Symphony Orchestra presents “What A Wonderful World”, tickets are $30+ for adults and $5+ for students at 248-651-4181, www.rochestersymphony.com/event/what-a-wonderful-world.

• Detroit Symphony Orchestra-Strauss’s “An Alpine Symphony”: May 31-June 2, with violinist Nemanja Radulović at Orchestra Hall, 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit, dso.org, $19-$105+.

• 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.

Festivals/Shows

• Bark on Biddle: May 31-June 2, dog festival, downtown Wyandotte, in the parking lot on the riverfront, off Oak Street, east of Biddle Ave. Ultimate Air Dogs Jumping Competition at select times all three days, live music, food trucks, vendors, dog contests, veterinary onsite clinic, dogs must be on a 6-foot leash, https://360eventproductions.com, $5 admission per person, free for ages 12 and younger.

• 100th Anniversary of the Rochester Police Department: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 1, at the Rochester Police Station, 400 Sixth St., Rochester, family-friendly event will include a Bike Safety Rodeo with free bike safety inspections and bike helmets for children, station tours, helicopter landing, special program, donations of non-perishable food items collected, 248-651-9621, www.rochestermi.org.

• Oak Park Family Fun Fest: 1-4 p.m. June 1, along Nine Mile Linear Park and the adjoining Seneca and Sherman Pocket parks, Oak Park, family-friendly activities, www.Facebook.com/OakParkCorridorImprovementAuthority.

Theater

• “Ella, First Lady of Song”: May 29-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.

• “The Sound of Music”: May 31-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.

• “Sunset Boulevard”: May 31-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.

Art

• Alice Frank “The Visual World of Alice”: Through May 31, Lawrence Street Gallery, 22620 Woodward Ave., Ferndale, 248-544-0394, www.lawrencestreetgallery.com, (Museum open noon-5 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, noon-9 p.m. Friday, and 1-5 p.m. Sunday).

• Japanese Friendship Dolls exhibit: Through June 5, Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, 313-833-4005, dia.org/art/exhibitions.

• “Rochester-No Filter”: Artist reception is 5-8 p.m. June 6, Photos will be for sale for $20 each with proceeds to Love Local Rochester for downtown events and promotions, exhibit through June 30, www.downtownrochestermi.com.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

• Orville Peck, Durand Jones and Debbii Dawson: 7 p.m. June 4, Meadow Brook Amphitheatre, Rochester Hills, 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.

• Chris Brown, Maeta and Ayra Starr: 7:30 p.m. June 5, Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.

• Hootie & The Blowfish, Collective Soul and Edwin McCain: 7 p.m. June 6, Pine Knob Music Theatre, Independence Twp., 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.

• Bone Thugs-N-Harmony: 8 p.m. June 6, Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel, Detroit, ticket prices vary.

• 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.

• 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+.• 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+.

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

Choruses

EMA Singers: 4 p.m. June 2, Central United Methodist Church, 3882 Highland Road, Waterford Twp. Tuesday Musicale of Greater Pontiac’s 100th Anniversary concert, https://tuesdaymusicaleofgreaterpontiac.org, tickets at the door are $25 for general admission and $15 for ages 18 and younger, proceeds help support student awards.

Comedy

• One Night Stans: Josh Adams-May 30-June 1; 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: Steve Byrne-May 30-June 1; Kristina Kuzmic-2:30 p.m. June 1; Brett Haydn-June 5; at 310 S. Troy St., Royal Oak, www.comedycastle.com, 248-542-9900, ages 18+, ticket prices vary.

• Dusty Slay: June 1, Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 West 4th St., Royal Oak, www.royaloakmusictheatre.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

• Lighthouse presents the 8th Annual Rent Party presented by Flagstar Bank, 5-9 p.m. June 2, at the historic Meadow Brook Hall, featuring a jazz concert, tours of the historic home, food, proceeds benefit Lighthouse efforts to alleviate homelessness, poverty, and food insecurity, https://lighthousemi.org/events/the-rent-party.

• 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.

Museums

• Bank of America customers receive free admission: June 1-2, and the first weekend of each month to museums and cultural institutions across the country, including Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History, Michigan Science Center, Arab American National Museum, Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, and Motown Museum, bit.ly/2NvmECM.

• OPEN Live, Michigan Central Station: June 6, outdoor concert headlined by Detroit musical artists, in celebration of the reopening of Michigan Central Station. In addition, OPEN House is June 7-16, with exhibits, tours and entertainment. Registration for free events at michigancentral.com.

• 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.

• 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: New permanent exhibit at the center, 28123 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills, www.holocaustcenter.org, 248-553-2400.

• 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.

Music camps

• Axis Music Summer Camps: 10 a.m.-noon, June 17-June 21, Axis Music Academy, West Bloomfield Twp., https://www.axismusic.com/summer-camps, string players, pianists and vocalists ages 8-14, $200 per student.

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