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The Village of Rochester Hills

$35 Saturday, $30 Sunday, or $55 weekend

Convention

MiAnime; Michigan Anime Convention happening August 2 & 3, 2025 at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, MI. Join us for Anime, Manga, Cosplay, Gunpla, Kaiju, Video Gaming, and More. Indoor JDM/ Itasha Car show and Panels all weekend. Families are welcome. Kids age 10 and under Always FREE ADMISSION! Meet the stars from popular anime shows Demon Slayer, One Piece, Dragon Ball Z, My hero Academia and more. Check out Hundreds of Vendors and Artists. Join a Cosplay Contest. Make core memories and hang out with anime fans. 810-339-0137

Village Fine Art Fair

Sun., July 27, 12-5 p.m.

NE corner of Walton and Adams, Rochester Hills Oakland County

FREE

Photography

The Fine Art Fair is back at The Village of Rochester Hills celebrating their 20th year. This two-day event will host approximately 70 artists from across the United States, with over half coming from Michigan. Artwork in all faucets will be featured including ceramics, glass, paintings, drawings, multi-media, sculpture, photography, fiber art, wood, jewelry and more. This free event will feature artist booths, food vendors, and family-fun entertainment all weekend long.

Orchard Lake Fine Art Show by Hot Works

Through July 27, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Heart of West Bloomfield, on Powers & Daly Roads, south of Maple, west of Orchard Lake Road

6900 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield Oakland County

$5

🎨 Orchard Lake Fine Art Show 🗓️ July 26 & 27 | West Bloomfield, MI 🕙 Sat 10–6 | Sun 10–5 📍 Free parking behind Corewell Health Medical Center ✨ 150+ juried artists 🖼️ Original, handmade art 🎶 Live music + great food 👧 Youth Art Competition – Awards Sunday @ 3pm Voted Top 100 Art Shows in America! 248-762-2462

Fine art at the Village

Sun., July 27, 12-6 p.m.

Fine Art at the Village

104 N Adams Rd, Rochester Hills Oakland County

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Fine art and fine crafts of over 60 juried artists from around the country and Canada. Free parking, free admission and free entertainment, free children's activities. Coupons, which can be used as cash, at artist's booths only, will be hidden in plastic eggs, around the art show area. 248-561-4919

Music & Markets

Sat., Aug. 23, 6-10 p.m.

Beacon Park

1901 Grand River Ave, Detroit Detroit

Detroit Tigers vs Toronto Blue Jays: Giveaways on Saturdays: Hawaiian Shirt and Shorts Set

Beacon Park will host its new Music & Markets series. Each day of the event series features a unique music genre. Attendees can browse the curated market, spotlighting local small businesses and makers. In addition to live music on the Grand River Stage, guests can enjoy lawn games, food and drinks from Lumen Detroit, and local food trucks, plus live sports broadcasts on the space’s large LED screen. - 7/26: House Music – On screen: Detroit City FC vs. Westchester SC - 8/23: Pop/Classic Rock/Alt Rock with the M-80's – On screen: Detroit Tigers vs. Kansas City Royals

Mon., July 28, 6:40 p.m.

Comerica Park

2100 Woodward Ave., Detroit Detroit

Detroit Tigers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks

Baseball

(313) 471-2255

Mon., July 28, 6:40 p.m., Tue., July 29, 6:40 p.m. and Wed., July 30, 1:10 p.m.

Comerica Park

2100 Woodward Ave., Detroit Detroit

New Bark Town / Theatre Girl / Lyloc / Local Man

Baseball

(313) 471-2255

Fri., Aug. 22, 7 p.m.

The Loving Touch

22634 Woodward Ave., Ferndale Oakland County

Legally Blonde the Musical

248-546-3644

Sun., July 27, 2:30 p.m.

Players Guild of Dearborn

21730 Madison, Dearborn Detroit

Live On Lahser: Open Mic by The Vision Detroit

$20

Musical

The Players Guild of Dearborn Teen Guildlings presents: Legally Blonde the Musical A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Performances are July 24-26, 2025 @ 7:30pm and July 27, 2025 @ 2:30pm 3135618587

Last Saturday of every month, 8-11 p.m. Continues through Dec. 27

Artist Village Detroit

17336 Lahser Rd., Detroit Detroit

The Inspired Acting Company

$10

Karaoke/Open Mic

Live on Lahser is a monthly open mic series presented by The VISION Detroit, spotlighting raw talent and authentic expression from local artists of all kinds. Held on Detroit’s west side, this event creates a welcoming, intergenerational space for poets, singers, musicians, and creatives to share their voice and connect with community. Whether you're performing or just pulling up to vibe, Live on Lahser is about more than the mic — it’s about building culture, confidence, and creative freedom. Entry is $10, and all are welcome. Come through, share your truth, and be part of something real.

Now. Here. This.

Sun., July 27, 2-4 p.m.

1124 E. West Maple Rd., Walled Lake Detroit

Macbeth-Shakespeare Royal Oak

$45; $40 under 30/over 65

Musical

A musical about the science of ourselves. From the creators of the renowned musical, [title of show], this lively and introspective musical revolves around four friends in a science museum as they navigate through life's challenges and triumphs, delving into themes such as friendship, self-discovery, and the pursuit of happiness. With its engaging music and clever dialogue, Now. Here. This. is a tribute to the journey of life and the joy of embracing the now. Starring: Dawn Rasnick, Mike Sandusky, Diana Turner, and Antonio Vettraino. Direction by: Jeff Thomakos Musical direction by: Daniel Bachelis 248-863-9953

Thursdays-Saturdays, 7:30-10 p.m. and Sundays, 3-5:30 p.m. Continues through Aug. 3

Starr Jaycee Park

13 Mile Road at Crooks, Royal Oak Oakland County

Rocky Horror Picture Show Viewing Experience

$35

Performance

Something wicked is coming to Royal Oak – with not one witch, but three! Shakespeare Royal Oak presents a devilishly original steampunk-style Macbeth from visionary Detroit director Jeffrey Michael Nahan, with all the spirited spells, plots, and revenge the Bard could conjure up right in the middle of Starr Jaycee Park, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. July 24 through August 3. Steampunk Macbeth will fill your eyes and mind with its unique style, music, and moves to keep you guessing till you cheer its glorious end! Tickets at shakspeareroyaloak.com. 248-399-3727

Second and Fourth Saturday of every month, 11:15 p.m.-2:30 a.m.

State Wayne Theatre

35164 Michigan Ave, Wayne Detroit

$10

Screening

Join the Rocky Horror Preservation Society for a screening and full audience participation shadow cast of the Rocky Horror Picture Show! Yell things! Throw things! Do the Time Warp with one of the best shadow casts around. For those who have never experienced The Rocky Horror Picture Show in a theater with a cast, there is truly nothing like it. It's not just a movie and it's not just a stage performance. It's an amazing experience that will have you wanting more! The movie is rated R, so standard R rating age rules apply. 734-326-4602

Adopt A Classroom

Through Oct. 31, 12 a.m.-11:59 p.m.

Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site

5.00

Fundraiser, Youth

My name is Ms. Shannon A. Pugh, and I am a lifelong global learner igniting future - ready world changers through secondary mathematics. I serve the families of Detroit and Oak Park, MI. Inspired by the transformative methods of the Ron Clark Academy, I’ve reimagined my classroom as a place of creativity, culture, collaboration, and joy. I’m currently working to remodel my classroom into an interactive learning stage—literally. I want to build a performance space where students can present, compete in math challenges, and develop confidence in both academics and public speaking. 313-680-6550

Shelby Farmers Market

Saturdays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Continues through Oct. 18

49965 Van Dyke, Shelby charter Township Detroit

Free

Marketplace

The Shelby Farmers Market returns to the Packard Proving Grounds from May 17 to October 18, 2025, running Saturdays from 9 AM to 2 PM. Shop fresh produce, baked goods, handcrafted items, and so much more while supporting local farmers, artisans, and small businesses. This year, the Humane Society of Macomb will attend on the third Saturday of each month, bringing adoptable animals in search of loving homes. (weather permitting) As a high-save shelter, their mission is to find homes for 100% of adoptable animals in their care. Join us each week at 49965 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Township, MI 586-739-4800

Detroit Tigers Partner With Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson's for 2025 Season

Through Sept. 21, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

Comerica Park

2100 Woodward Ave., Detroit Detroit

Pewabic Pottery Summer Market

$20- $55

Baseball

The Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson’s is pleased to announce that the Detroit Tigers will support the foundation during the 2025 season. $5 from each ticket purchased for all regular season games at www.KirkGibsonFoundation.org will directly benefit the foundation. Purchasing Detroit Tigers tickets directly through the foundation’s website will further support their mission to improve the quality of life for those living with Parkinson’s in Michigan. Tickets for all games are on sale now and range in price from $20-55 each. To purchase tickets, please visit the events page on www.KirkGibsonFoundation.org. 313-823-2318

Through Aug. 30, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Pewabic Pottery

10125 E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit Detroit

FREE

Open House

We are showcasing new Pewabic pieces and work from over 50 different ceramic artists from across the country in-store during our courtyard Summer Market from Saturday, June 28 - Saturday, August 30! Join us on select Saturdays as we celebrate the glorious Michigan summer season with live music, food truck guests, featured artists, and interactive activities for the whole family including Clay City for kids, bubbles, sidewalk chalk, and more. Check out our website for details on guest artists, music, and food trucks! 3136262010

Summer Kids Film Series

Mondays-Sundays, 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Continues through Aug. 15

Emagine Canton

39535 Ford Rd, Canton Detroit

$3 - $5

Screening

This summer Emagine Theatres invite you to beat the heat and jump into the world of animated adventures! June 20th- August 22nd 2025 Visit www.Emagine-Entertainment.com for details. Emagine will once again be offering their Summer Kids Movie Series where tickets are only $3.00 per person and Magic Pack concessions are only $5! Each week guests of all ages are welcome to revisit a different blockbuster animated movie the whole family is sure to love. 734.787.3002

The Hellenic Art Exhibition: Odyssey of Colors

Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Continues through Oct. 12

The Helenic Musuem of Michigan

67 E. Kerby St., Detroit Detroit

Free/Donations Welcomed

The Hellenic Museum of Michigan proudly announces the return of its annual celebration of contemporary Greek and Greek-American creativity with the 2025 Hellenic Art Exhibition: Odyssey of Colors. From May 24 through October 12, the exhibition highlights bold, evocative works that reflect the enduring spirit and evolution of Hellenic identity in the visual arts. 313-871-4100

AllMachines

Through Dec. 30

The Mall at Partridge Creek

Free

Benefit

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Summer Sounds

Saturdays, 5-8 p.m., Sundays, 3-6 p.m., Fridays, 5-8 p.m. and Mon., Sept. 1, 3-6 p.m. Continues through Aug. 29

17420 Hall Rd., Clinton Township Detroit

Free

Crimson Commuter- New store event

The Mall at Partridge Creek, an open-air regional shopping center in Macomb County, is bringing together Metro Detroiters to enjoy free live music for the whole family — including their beloved dogs — at Summer Sounds. Over the course of the summer, families will come from across Metro Detroit each Friday, Saturday and Sunday from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day to enjoy free pop, rock, jazz, country, R&B and oldies concerts all summer long. (586) 226-0330

Wednesdays, 6-9 p.m., Thursdays, 6-9 p.m., Saturdays, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sundays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through Jan. 1

Crimson Commuter-Reiki, Tarot & Crystals

28736 John R Rd., Madison Heights Oakland County

Free

Marketplace

Help me welcome my new store Crimson Commuter-Reiki, Tarot & Crystals. Visit our new location in the heart of Madison Heights for all your healing, tarot, & spiritual needs. Right next door to the old Mystic Moon store. We offer classes, workshops, tarot readings, Reiki sessions, chakra balancing, community and a safe atmosphere. 248-766-0330

WAYFINDING Exhibition

Sundays, 12-6 p.m. and Thursdays-Saturdays, 12-7 p.m. Continues through Sept. 6

Irwin House Gallery

2351 Grand Blvd., Detroit Detroit

FREE TO ATTEND

“Mubatanidzwa: Impressions and Connections Across Continents” Printmaking, Collaboration, and Culture from Zimbabwe to Detroit

WAYFINDING is the inaugural installation and summer residency of the Wayfinding Collective, featuring Viktor Givens, Andrew Wilson, and Ricky Weaver. Through immersive installation + community education, the artists invite us to explore the archive beyond the theoretical and exercise it as an instrument for identity location. , ancestral veneration, and paradigm reform. Opening reception July 26, 2025 from 6-8:30 pm. General Hours: Thurs-Sat 12-7 pm; Sundays 12-6. The exhibition runs through September 6, 2025. 313-932-7690

Mondays-Sundays, 6-9 p.m. Continues through Aug. 2

Talking Dolls Studio

7145 East Davison Street, Detroit Detroit

Free

ROOFTOP RHYTHMS at Cielo Rooftop Detroit

The Detroit edition of Mubatanidzwa expands on the original exhibit with newly added context through artist writings and conversations, and features the debut of a stunning new body of monotype prints by Zimbabwean artist Lillian Magodi, who has been working in residence at Talking Dolls since November 2024. The culmination of this work represents one of the most significant contemporary screen print collections to emerge from Zimbabwe. In celebration of the exhibition’s opening, Zimbabwean culinary artist Chef Mhle will present a specially curated tasting menu, offering guests a sensory experience of Zimbabwean culture through food. 404 690 3423

Saturdays, 8-11 p.m. Continues through Sept. 6

Cielo Rooftop Bar

600 W Lafayette Blvd, Detroit, MI 48226, Detroit Detroit

$10

Coveted - All Luxury Watches at One Place

Every Saturday $10 cover after 8PM Cielo Rooftop, Downtown Detroit Rooftop Rhythms is bringing smooth sounds and summer vibes to the skyline. Join us every Saturday night at Cielo Rooftop! Kick back with a cocktail, feel the groove, and catch live performances from Detroit’s best jazz artists, all under the stars. (313) 338-3525

Battle of the Fans

Ongoing, 12 a.m.-11:59 p.m.

FREE

Football

📢 Calling all WOLVERINE and SPARTAN Fans! Let's get the competition started early with a BATTLE OF THE FANS Photo Contest! We want to see which fans have more spirit! Now through Sept 22nd... 1. LIKE our Battle of the Fans post 2. SHARE our Battle of the Fans post 3. COMMENT with a picture of you in your team's gear Three winners will be selected to win swag from their favorite team! *Must LIKE, SHARE, and COMMENT to enter. 5862937800

Ongoing, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

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Marketplace

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Saturday Club

Saturdays, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Tech Town Detroit

440 Burroughs Street, Detroit Detroit

Puzzling Adventures Scavenger Hunt

20

Game

Calling All Parents! Give Your Kids the Ultimate Saturday Adventure 🌟 Are you looking to spark your child's creativity, ignite their passion for science, technology, engineering, and art, all while having a blast? Look no further! Introducing our incredible Saturday Club for kids aged 6-12! At our Saturday Club, we believe that learning should be entertaining and engaging. That's why we've curated a one-of-a-kind program that combines STEM, art, and fun activities, ensuring your child's Saturdays are filled with excitement and endless possibilities. 3133556127

Ongoing, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Puzzling Adventures Start & Finish Location

160 E Congress St, Detroit Detroit