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Sat., April 26, 5:30-10 p.m.

15801 Michigan Ave., Dearborn Detroit

This special evening will feature the full National Arab Orchestra, conducted by NAO Co-Founder and Music Director Michael Ibrahim. It will spotlight several powerful collaborations, including the award-winning Detroit Youth Choir, directed by Anthony White, and the Jawqa Community Choir, led by Lubana Al Quntar. It will also feature student singers from Woodhaven High School and Dearborn Lowry Middle School. Adding to the experience, local vendors and artisans will cr 440-289-8321

PTK LothBrook Listening Party

Sat., April 26, 7-9:30 p.m.

Trixie's Bar

2656 Carpenter Avenue, Hamtramck Detroit

Party

Meet PTK Lothbrook and his team at Trixies bar for the listening party to hear this great artist body of work and, new unreleased tracks out on the patio April 26th from 7pm - 9:30PM. Brought to you by Satin Media Detroit, Reklezz Productions & LothBrook Records.

Techno: The Rise of Detroit’s Machine Music

Through April 30

Michigan State University Museum (temporary location)

311 Abbot Rd., East Lansing Michigan

No cover with museum admission

Exhibits

The MSU Museum is excited to announce its latest exhibition, Techno: The Rise of Detroit’s Machine Music, an innovative exploration of Detroit’s role as the birthplace of Techno music and its connection to Afrofuturism. This immersive exhibition will run from February 4, 2025, to April 30, 2025, at the MSU Museum’s temporary location at 311 Abbot in downtown East Lansing.

Bill Rauhauser: A Retrospective

Through May 1, 5-8 p.m.

Coup D’état

9301 Kercheval Ave., Ste. 6, Detroit Detroit

No cover

Art Exhibition

Coup D'état is honored to present “Bill Rauhauser: A Retrospective,” a special exhibition celebrating the life and work of the late Bill Rauhauser, one of Detroit’s most revered photographers. The retrospective will open on Saturday, March 29th from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Coup D'etat located inside the Lantern Building in Detroit, Michigan's newest cultural corridor “Little Village," recently named one of TIME Magazine's "World's Greatest Places 2025." This exhibition is a partnership between Coup D'état and The Hill Gallery, showcasing Rauhauser’s iconic photographs that captured the soul and spirit of Detroit. Rauhauser, who was affectionately known as “The… 313-782-4480

Warp and Weft: Technologies within Textiles

Through May 3, 5-8 p.m.

The Shepherd

1265 Parkview St., Detroit Detroit

Art Exhibition

Library Street Collective is pleased to present Warp and Weft: Technologies within Textiles, a group exhibition curated by Allison Glenn, Artistic Director of the Shepherd. Warp and Weft considers how artists experiment with new technologies, interrogate materials, and embed innovative, inherited, familial, or ancestral epistemologies into their practices, to foreground narrative and allegory. From the invention of and subsequent improvements to the Jacquard loom, to the reframing of traditional weaving styles, and the incorporation of computers and other forms of mechanization, there is a long history of technologies located within, and born of, deep engagements with textiles. Warp and Weft:…

"Fly High ,take chances."

Mon., April 28, Tue., April 29, Wed., April 30, Thu., May 1 and Fri., May 2

Oakland County International Airport

6500 Highland Road/M-59, Waterford Detroit

free

Art Exhibition

The Impressionist Aviation Paintings by Greg Upshur (248) 666-3900

T-shirts for the Climate Sale

Sat., April 26, 12-5 p.m. and Sun., April 27, 12-5 p.m.

Reware Vintage

2965 12 Mile Road, Suite 200, Berkley Oakland County

Fundraiser

Reware Vintage's annual $10 T-shirt sale returns! Hundreds of curated new, used, and vintage T-shirts will be for sale in the shop for just $10, with all sales donated to Clean Air Task Force to help in their work to combat climate change. 10% of all other in-store sales will be donated to 350.org. If you would like to donate your T-shirts for the sale, please bring them in with you! Any shirts left over will be for sale on the $10 T-shirt rack in the shop throughout the year, benefiting a variety of climate change non-profits. 248-439-0007

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith 20th Anniversary Showing At Emagine Theaters

Sat., April 26, 2-8 p.m., Sun., April 27, 2-8 p.m., Mon., April 28, 2-8 p.m., Tue., April 29, 2-8 p.m. and Wed., April 30, 2-8 p.m.

Emagine Novi

44425 West 12 Mile Road, Novi Detroit

Screening

Discover the true power of the dark side in Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith with this LIMITED TIME one week only engagement! Showings throughout select Michigan Theaters April 24th - 30th! 248-468-1200

Dominoes Duel Nights

Fri., May 9, 6-8 p.m., Fri., May 23, 6-8 p.m. and Fri., June 6, 6-8 p.m.

Neighborhood Grocery

500 Manistique St., Detroit Detroit

Get Tickets

5.00

Fundraiser, Game

Your bi-weekly spot to play some bones and build up to our Summer 2025 Championship! Emerging and master levels welcome. Seasoned pros or new to the game, come slap some bones! A fundraiser to support Run G.R.I.T (Guiding Runners Into Toughness) programming. Presented by Sir Domino Lee

I Love Steppin' 17th Year Anniversary

Sat., April 26, 12 p.m.-2 a.m. and Sun., April 27, 12-5 p.m.

Ford Community & Performing Arts Center

15801 Michigan Ave., Dearborn Detroit

Pay at the door

DJ/Dance

I Love Steppin' 17th Year Anniversary Dance Event (313) 657-8664

"18__19__2025": Dance Uprising

Sat., April 26, 7-9:15 p.m.

Riverside Arts Center

76 N. Huron St., Ypsilanti Detroit

Get Tickets

$10 students/seniors, $25 general admission, $35 pay-it-forward

Dance performance

This local modern dance company’s season finale features original dance pieces choreographed by company members GingerAnn Neslund, Autumn Short, Elijah Lennington, Rachel Meloche, Nicole Heikkilä-Popkin, and Dance Uprising director Amy Cadwallader. Reception follows on Friday. This program features political, social justice, and personal themes expressed through modern dance choreography. Choreographers have worked collaboratively with dancers to create 6 new works approximately 10-15 minutes apiece, as well as a sprinkling of shorter dance pieces to round out the show. 765-716-1213

The Murder Mystery Co’s Dinner Theater Show

Fri., May 9, 7-9:30 p.m. and Fri., May 23, 7-9:30 p.m.

They Say

267 Joseph Campau, Detroit Detroit

Get Tickets

General Admission- $69

Performance art

Get ready for a night of twists, turns, and tantalizing mystery! The Murder Mystery Co. by Scott Cramton welcomes you to a thrilling mystery experience where every clue brings you closer to the truth (or deeper into suspicion). Mingle with intriguing suspects, uncover shocking secrets, and savor a mouthwatering three-course meal. But watch out! You could end up as the cold-blooded killer! Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of suspense and laughter. Grab your tickets now! 888-659-2952

Ian Bagg with John Wynn and Matt Wolf

Sat., April 26, 7-8:30 & 9:30-11 p.m.

Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle

310 S. Troy, Royal Oak Oakland County

Get Tickets

$30.00

Stand-up

Ian Bagg is a world-touring comedian whose comedy was recently described as "dangerously flawless" on the JRE. But he is not just a comedian he is also the cohost of the weekly hockey podcast, "Enjoying Orange Slices with Jeff and Ian." 248-542-9900

42nd Street

Sat., April 26, 7:30-10:30 p.m. and Sun., April 27, 2-5 p.m.

Warren Woods Fine Arts Auditorium

12 Mile Rd., Warren Detroit

Get Tickets

$12-$17

Musical

Come & Meet those Dancing Feet... Join us as we celebrate the glitz and glamour of Broadway. This not to be missed musical is full of toe tappin' fun for all ages. TICKETS $17 Adults (19-64) $12 Child/Senior (2-18/65+) SHOWTIMES April 25th at 7:30pm April 26th at 7:30pm April 27th at 2pm LOCATION Warren Woods Middle School Auditorium 13400 Twelve Mile Road Warren, MI 48088 42ND STREET is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC. www.concordtheatricals.com

The Addams Family (Touring)

Sat., April 26, 2 & 7:30 p.m. and Sun., April 27, 1 & 6 p.m.

Fox Theatre

2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit Detroit

Get Tickets

$30-$80

Musical

LAFCU Innovation for Education Grant

Through April 30

Youth

LAFCU is now accepting applications for its Innovation for Education (LIFE) grant, which will award $10,000 to one Michigan K-12 school for projects that enhance the learning environment—such as flexible seating, updated technology, or sensory spaces. Now in its second year, the grant supports creative upgrades that make classrooms more engaging for students and staff. Applicants must submit an online application and a 3–5 minute video explaining how the funds would be used and the impact on their school community. Applications are due by April 30. More information is available at www.lafcu.com/life.

Jurassic Park The Musical

Fridays, Saturdays, 8-10 p.m. and Sun., April 27, 3-5 p.m. Continues through May 10

Planet Ant Theatre

2320 Caniff St., Hamtramck Detroit

Get Tickets

$30-$40

Musical, Performance

Welcome to Jurassic Park: The Musical, a hilarious, high-energy parody of the beloved 1993 classic film. Featuring all the iconic characters and some dinosaurs too, this goofy reimagining promises an unforgettable night full of nostalgia, laughs, and just the right amount of existential dread. Sparing no expense on low budget effects, and showcasing a score of genre-bending original songs, both fans and novices will find something to love. Hold onto your butts - for a prehistoric spectacle like no other! Get your tickets before they go extinct! (313) 365-4948; (313) 365-0782 (FAX)

A Doll's House by Amy Herzog

Fridays, Saturdays, 8-10 p.m. and Sundays, 2-4 p.m. Continues through May 11

The Inspired Acting Company

1124 E. West Maple Rd., Walled Lake Detroit

Get Tickets

$30-$35

Performance

Amy Herzog's A Doll's House is a modern adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's classic play, bringing new life to its timeless themes in a concise and contemporary 110-minute production. The story follows Nora Helmer, a devoted wife and mother who believes she has a perfect life—until her husband's impending promotion exposes the unforeseen consequences of a desperate choice she made years earlier. As Nora faces the truth about her marriage and her own identity, she is forced to make a life-altering decision. This enduring classic explores freedom, individuality, and self-fulfillment, offering a compelling and thought-provoking experience for today’s audiences. 248-863-9953

Hip Hop Evolution: Celebrating 50 Years of Hip Hop Photography

Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Continues through April 30

801 W Fort Street

801 West Fort Street, Detroit Detroit

Free

Art Exhibition

Renowned photojournalist Andre Smith invites the community to experience "Hip Hop Evolution: Celebrating 50 Years of Hip Hop Photography.” The exhibit is set to open on February 19, 2025 at Wayne County Community College District’s Downtown Art Gallery, and celebrates hip hop’s rich history. Featuring rare and iconic images of the legends of the industry like DJ Kool Herc and Queen Latifah to the pioneers who shaped the industry, visitors will explore the energy, resilience, and artistry that turned hip hop into a global phenomenon.

Wanderlust: Art by MOD Market

Mondays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through May 4

The Baker House Gallery at VITRINE

233 S Main Street, Plymouth Wayne County

Art Exhibition

The Gallery at The Baker House is excited to collaborate with MOD Market to present, WANDERLUST, an art exhibition featuring MOD Market artists MOD Market is part of the Living & Learning Enrichment Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Northville. Their mission is to enhance the lives of individuals with disabilities by providing therapeutic, social, work-based, and community engagement opportunities. Through these efforts, they strive to support, inspire, and empower participants and their families to achieve their goals. The Living & Learning Enrichment Center’s vision is to become a national model for providing the highest quality of life 7342598251

AllMachines

Through Dec. 30

Get Tickets

Free

Benefit

AllMachines simplifies choosing heavy machinery with its comprehensive and reliable resource hub. Covering all models and brands of tractors, forklifts, harvesting, hay and forage equipment like combines, headers, balers, rakes, and tedders across the US, our platform provides extensive details on dealers, specifications, and features. With downloadable manuals, expert user reviews, and in-depth model insights, AllMachines gives you everything you need to make informed decisions and select the right equipment for your needs. 4158304348

Escape The Asylum

Wednesdays-Sundays, 4-8:30 p.m. Continues through June 30

Eloise Asylum

30712 Michigan Avenue, Westland Detroit

Get Tickets

$35.00

Game

Embark on an electrifying journey into the heart of darkness at Escape the Asylum at Eloise: Unleash Your Fear. 855-688-7277

Wild Wild Weiss

Through May 17, 5 p.m.-12 a.m.

Weiss Distilling Co

34 E 14 Mile Rd, Clawson Oakland County

Drink, Food

We’ve been in cahoots on this one for a while now… Wild Wild Weiss is kickin’ down the saloon doors and our barkeeps will be slangin’ the best drinks this town has ever seen. 🐴 Saddle up partners, it’s about to get WILD. Can we get a YEE-HAW!? 9294843932

Eclipsed: The Sun, The Moon, and Gladys Atkinson Sweet by D.L. Patrick

Fridays, 8 p.m., Saturdays, 3 & 8 p.m. and Sundays, 2 p.m. Continues through May 11

Theatre NOVA

410 W Huron Street, Ann Arbor Washtenaw County

Get Tickets

$30

Performance

On the night of September 9, 1925, Gladys Atkinson Sweet was arrested and charged with first-degree murder, along with her husband, Dr. Ossian Sweet, his two brothers and seven other African Americans following the attack on her home. They were well-educated, well-respected, talented people who would have been assets to any community. Although much has been written about Dr. Sweet and the two Sweet trials, litigated by Clarence Darrow, this play imagines the perspective of Gladys Sweet and the women who populated her life. It is about what women do, and have always done, in the shadows. 7346358450

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

Coveted - All Luxury Watches at One Place

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

Get Tickets

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Marketplace

Coveted is your ultimate destination for luxury watches, featuring an extensive collection of iconic brands like Rolex, Patek Philippe, and Audemars Piguet, etc. The platform offers detailed insights into watch specifications, collections, and exclusive features, making it a go-to resource for enthusiasts and collectors. With curated reviews, comparisons, and expertly crafted articles, Coveted helps users make informed decisions about their next timepiece. Explore collections based on materials, design, and functionality, ensuring a tailored browsing experience. Coveted blends a passion for horology with a user-friendly interface, offering unparalleled access to the world’s finest luxury watches. Visit Coveted to discover timeless elegance. 4158304348

Puzzling Adventures Scavenger Hunt

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

Puzzling Adventures Start & Finish Location

160 E Congress St, Detroit Detroit

Get Tickets

$39.95 with $10 EVENTPASS discount - price per team

Game, Guided tour

Consistently rated the best local scavenger hunt since 2016! Puzzling Adventures are a cross between a scavenger hunt, an adventure race, and an informative self-guided walking tour. Each adventure consists of a series of locations that you are guided to where you are required to answer a question or solve a puzzle to receive your next instruction. Compete as a group, individually or create multiple teams and race each other. Almost all of our adventures are designed to be wheelchair and stroller friendly and all are carefully crafted to be entertaining and informative with something to appeal to all 8884338966

Constellations & Affinities: Selections from the Cranbrook Collection

Wednesdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Cranbrook Art Museum

39221 N. Woodward Ave., P.O. Box 801, Bloomfield Hills Oakland County

Museum Admission, Free on Thursdays

Art Exhibition

"Constellations and Affinities: Selections from the Cranbrook Collection" is now open at Cranbrook Art Museum! Sampling from the Cranbrook Collection, this ongoing exhibition gathers a broad and eclectic sampling of objects made by artists, architects, and designers associated with Cranbrook Academy of Art. Arranged like a contemporary curiosity cabinet, the works on view span numerous media and represent a broad range of practices taught at the Academy. Works have been arranged in various constellations to compare and contrast certain affinities in materials, processes, and approaches among the artists while acknowledging the singular artistic vision of each maker. 2486453323

The Big Picture Guided Tour

Tuesdays-Sundays, 1 p.m., Fridays, 6 p.m. and Saturdays, Sundays, 3 p.m.

Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA)

5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit Detroit

Free

Art Exhibition

313-833-7900

Aviation Impressionism, Acrylic on Canvas

Mondays-Fridays

Oakland County International Airport

6500 Highland Road/M-59, Waterford Detroit

free

Art Exhibition

"Fly high , take chances " A collection of impressionist Aviation works by local Greg Upshur. Runs through May..Free In the lobby at Oakland County International Mon thru Fri 9 to 5 (248) 666-3900

Around the World in Blue and White: Selections from the William C. Weese Collection of Chinese Ceramics

Tuesdays-Sundays

University of Michigan Museum of Art

525 S. State St., Ann Arbor Washtenaw County

free

Art Exhibition

Trace the fascinating and sometimes. troubling stories behind the world's most desired ceramics. The technology and taste for blue and white porcelain originated in China in the fourteenth century, and quickly set off a worldwide craze that lasted five hundred years. Installed across four different galleries at UMMA, this exhibition explores that history and tracks the influence of blue and white ceramics across the globe. (734) 764-0395; (734) 764-3731 (FAX)

We Write to You About Africa

Tuesdays-Sundays

University of Michigan Museum of Art

525 S. State St., Ann Arbor Washtenaw County

free

Art Exhibition

Following years of research into the Museum’s and University of Michigan’s relationships with Africa and African art collections, We Write To You About Africa is a complete reinstallation and doubling of the Museum’s space dedicated to African art. (734) 764-0395; (734) 764-3731 (FAX)

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Things To Do

Today

@ Michigan State University Museum (temporary location) -- Through April 30

Techno: The Rise of Detroit’s Machine Music

Tomorrow

@ Coup D’état -- Through May 1, 5-8 p.m.

Bill Rauhauser: A Retrospective

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Things to Do in Detroit | Detroit Metro Times

Things To Do

Today

@ Michigan State University Museum (temporary location) -- Through April 30

Techno: The Rise of Detroit’s Machine Music

Tomorrow

@ ​​Coup D’état -- Through May 1, 5-8 p.m.

Bill Rauhauser: A Retrospective

Events

@ Coup D’état -- Through May 1, 5-8 p.m.