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Pewabic Pottery's House & Garden Show

Sat., June 7, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun., June 8, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Pewabic Pottery

10125 E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit Detroit

FREE

Art Exhibition, Open House, Live/Concert

We’re setting up the big tent in front of the pottery and filling it with ceramic art from over 50 independent artists and new products made in the Pewabic pottery studio. Explore Detroit’s National Historic Landmark with a strolling tour through the fabrication studio and peruse our archival collection and rich history through our museum exhibition in the second floor galleries. On Saturday and Sunday, our courtyard will be transformed into a vibrant biergarten with food truck guests, live music, and a bar to help you enjoy the Michigan summer weather to the fullest! 3136262010
Michigan Lavender Festival 2025

Sat., June 7, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sun., June 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Eastern Michigan State Fairgrounds

195 Midway St., Imlay City Michigan

Get Tickets
10

Festival

🌿 The Michigan Lavender Festival 2025 🌿 📅 June 6-8, 2025 📍 Eastern Michigan Fairgrounds | Imlay City, MI 🎟 Admission: $10 Get ready for Michigan’s largest celebration of lavender, artisan goods, and natural wellness! The Michigan Lavender Festival is an unforgettable summer experience featuring over 150 makers and artists, delicious food, live music, and interactive experiences for all ages! 🌾💜 5863075522
"Short Stories" sculpture exhibition

Sat., June 7, 12-6 p.m., Tue., June 10, 12-6 p.m., Wed., June 11, 12-6 p.m., Fri., June 13, 12-6 p.m., Sat., June 14, 12-6 p.m., Tue., June 17, 12-6 p.m., Wed., June 18, 12-6 p.m., Fri., June 20, 12-6 p.m., Sat., June 21, 12-6 p.m., Tue., June 24, 12-6 p.m., Wed., June 25, 12-6 p.m., Fri., June 27, 12-6 p.m., Sat., June 28, 12-6 p.m., Tue., July 1, 12-6 p.m., Wed., July 2, 12-6 p.m., Fri., July 4, 12-6 p.m., Sat., July 5, 12-6 p.m., Tue., July 8, 12-6 p.m., Wed., July 9, 12-6 p.m., Fri., July 11, 12-6 p.m. and Sat., July 12, 12-6 p.m.

Yourist Studio Gallery

6087 Jackson Rd., Ann Arbor Washtenaw County

Free

Art Exhibition

Yourist Studio Gallery presents "Short Stories," an exhibition of thought-provoking sculptures by Ann Arbor ceramic artist Lie Ladendorf. Exhibition hours: May 31 through July 12, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 12:00-6:00 pm. Artist's reception: Friday, June 13, 6:00-8:00 pm. Lie Ladendorf is a sculptor who loves stories and conveys that love through the medium of clay. As a story teller and artist, Lie expresses her ideas "through use of visual metaphor and archetypal props." Join us in the gallery to see what stories Lie's sculptures tell you. 734-662-4914
Heisenberg

Sat., June 7, 7-9:30 p.m.

Matrix Theatre Company

2730 Bagley St., Detroit Detroit

Get Tickets
$25 - $30

Performance

Detroit Theatre Collective hosts a recent New York production of Heisenberg, the acclaimed drama by Simon Stephens, directed by Oscar and Tony winner Mercedes Ruehl. A chance encounter between two strangers in a London train station sets off a chain of events that defy logic and expectation. Featuring T.M. Rawlins and Michael S. Horowitz. Wine and mingling from 7 - 8pm; performance starts at 8. Free parking. 3106993455
Detroit Tigers vs. Chicago Cubs

Sat., June 7, 1:10 p.m., Sun., June 8, 1:40 p.m. and Tue., June 17, 6:40 p.m.

Comerica Park

2100 Woodward Ave., Detroit Detroit

Get Tickets

Baseball

(313) 471-2255
Josh Sneed with Matt Benjamin and Luke Nesbitt

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

Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle

310 S. Troy, Royal Oak Oakland County

Get Tickets
$25.00

Stand-up

Josh Sneed is a nationally touring comedian who’s had appearances on Comedy Central, including his own comedy special. He’s been seen on Last Comic Standing and is one of the most played artists on Sirius/XM radio. Happens on the following Dates: Jun 5, 2025, 7:30pm to 9:00pm Timezone: EDT Jun 6, 2025, 7:15pm to 8:45pm Timezone: EDT Jun 7, 2025, 7:00pm to 8:30pm Timezone: EDT Jun 7, 2025, 9:30pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT 248-542-9900
Saddle Up Country Dance Party at Diamondback Music Hall!

Sat., June 7, 8 p.m.-2 a.m.

Diamondback Music Hall

49345 S. Interstate 94 Service Dr., Belleville Detroit

Get Tickets
$0-$15

DJ/Dance, Party, Drink

🎉🚨 YEEHAW, PARTY ANIMALS! GET READY TO KICK UP SOME DUST! 🚨🎉 Hold onto your cowboy hats because this ain't your grandma's country party! Diamondback Music Hall is about to EXPLODE with a TWO-NIGHT COUNTRY-POP THROWDOWN that'll have you hollerin' for more! 🎶 GET READY FOR A WILD NIGHT WITH DJ RODEO RYAN! 🎶 He's spinning the HOTTEST country-pop bangers and YOUR song requests that'll keep those boots movin'! 🎟️ LADIES, LISTEN UP! 🎟️ The FIRST 250 of you get FREE ENTRY with an RSVP Ticket! Scoot on over to www.diamondbackmusichall.com NOW before they're gone! (Seriously, don't wait!) 7345891111
Shear Madness

Sat., June 7, 2 & 8 p.m., Sun., June 8, 2 & 6:30 p.m., Wed., June 11, 2 & 8 p.m., Thu., June 12, 8 p.m., Fri., June 13, 8 p.m., Sat., June 14, 6 p.m., Sun., June 15, 2 & 6:30 p.m., Wed., June 18, 2 & 8 p.m., Thu., June 19, 8 p.m., Fri., June 20, 8 p.m., Sat., June 21, 2 & 8 p.m. and Sun., June 22, 2 p.m.

Meadow Brook Theatre

207 Wilson Hall, Rochester Oakland County

Get Tickets
$46

Performance

(248) 377-3300
Shear Madness - Rochester's Hilarious Whodunit!

Sat., June 7, 2 & 8 p.m., Sun., June 8, 2 & 6:30 p.m., Wed., June 11, 2 & 8 p.m., Fri., June 13, 8 p.m., Sat., June 14, 6 p.m., Sun., June 15, 2 & 6:30 p.m., Wed., June 18, 2 & 8 p.m., Thu., June 19, 8 p.m., Fri., June 20, 8 p.m., Sat., June 21, 2 & 8 p.m. and Sun., June 22, 2 p.m.

Meadow Brook Theatre

207 Wilson Hall, Rochester Oakland County

Get Tickets
$46

Performance

(248) 377-3300
Royal Oak Restaurant Week

Through June 8, 11-12 a.m.

Downtown Royal Oak

Main & S. Troy, Royal Oak Oakland County

$15-$65

Food

Downtown Royal Oak is turning up the heat with its beloved Restaurant Week, taking place June 1–8, 2025. Presented by the Royal Oak Restaurant Association and Royal Oak Downtown Development Authority, this annual weeklong culinary celebration shines a spotlight on the city’s vibrant dining scene with specially curated three-course lunch and dinner menus priced from $15 to $65 per person. Discover or rediscover some of downtown Royal Oak's local favorites, boost the economy and support small business owners! The complete list of participating restaurants and their menus are available on the event's official website.
Ballroom Dance Lessons

First Friday of every month, 6-7 p.m.

The Commons

7900 Mack Ave., Detroit Detroit

5.00

Dance lessons

Ballroom Dance lessons in the community laundry mat 3133043915
Comedy at the Congregation

First Friday of every month, 7:30-9 p.m.

The Congregation Detroit

9321 Rosa Parks Blvd,, Detroit Detroit

Get Tickets
15

Stand-up

Come on out to Comedy at the Congregation: Toronto Takeover! This show is on Friday, July 5th, and features host and producer Sarah Lynn and comedians Sagal Ali, Woldeh, and Nina Phan. Come support these funny folks coming in from across the border for one night only! Doors are at 7 and the show starts at 7:30pm. Tickets are $15 online beforehand and $20 at the door. Come laugh the night away with us! **This event space is not ADA accessible. (313) 307-5518
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

Get Tickets
$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
MobilityTown: Out of Our Cars and Into the World

Through June 7

New Lab @ Michigan Central

2050 15th St, Detroit Detroit

Art Exhibition

An interactive, animated art installation by artist Carla Diana and projectionist Motomichi Nakamura that imagines a pedestrian-first Detroit through animated scenes of modular, self-driving transit. MobilityTown is on view through June 7 at Newlab at Michigan Central. Admission is free and open to the public. N/A
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
Stories in Stitches: Fabric Art Exhibition

Fridays, Saturdays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and Tuesdays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through June 28

Northville Art House

215 W. Cady St., Northville Detroit

Free

Art Exhibition

Join us for the exhibition that celebrates artists who have transformed fiber into a medium for storytelling, using techniques such as quilting, weaving, embroidery, stitching, and more to create floor, sculpture, wall and installation pieces. The artwork offers a unique window into each artist's perspective, inviting viewers to connect with the universal power of the narrative. The public is Las invited to the Opening Reception, Friday, May 30, 5 - 8 pm. Snacks and Cash Bar. All free admission. 248-344-0497
Summer Sounds

Saturdays, 5-8 p.m., Sundays, 3-6 p.m., Fridays, 5-8 p.m., Fri., July 4, 3-6 p.m. and Mon., Sept. 1, 3-6 p.m. Continues through Aug. 29

The Mall at Partridge Creek

17420 Hall Rd., Clinton Township Detroit

Free

Live/Concert

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
Jorge Luis Borges Gives a Lecture on Anatomy: A play with music by Carla Milarch and Michael Riccinto

Fridays, Saturdays, 8-10 p.m., Saturdays, 3-5 p.m. and Sundays, 2-4 p.m. Continues through June 29

Theatre NOVA

410 W Huron Street, Ann Arbor Washtenaw County

Get Tickets
General admission: $30, 65 and over: $25, Students $15

Musical, Performance

Theatre NOVA Presents the World Premiere of Jorge Luis Borges Gives a Lecture on Anatomy A play with music by Carla Milarch and Michael Riccinto I was a young man when I fell into the dream… In a magical reality, inside a labyrinth, the famed Argentinian writer Jorge Luis Borges gives a lecture. At first, it seems to be about anatomy, but that notion quickly gives way as he navigates multiple timelines and universes, in search of the loves of his life. Inspired by Borges’ short stories, and featuring his poetry set to music, this dreamlike play 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
00

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)
Wish You Were Here: African Art and Restitution

Tuesdays-Sundays

University of Michigan Museum of Art

525 S. State St., Ann Arbor Washtenaw County

free

Art Exhibition

This exhibition proactively engages with debates about restitution and the ethics of museums’ owning African heirlooms collected during the era of colonization. The investigation and research into 11 works of African art will be conducted publicly — visitors will have access to documents, photographs, and correspondence that will help UMMA develop a better understanding of each object’s history, grappling in real time with questions surrounding legal and ethical ownership of these artworks. Though complex, this project presents exciting opportunities for museum transparency and creating new pathways for relationship-building with partners in Africa and its diaspora. (734) 764-0395; (734) 764-3731 (FAX)
Unsettling Histories: Legacies of Slavery and Colonialism

Tuesdays-Sundays

University of Michigan Museum of Art

525 S. State St., Ann Arbor Washtenaw County

free

Art Exhibition

"Unsettling Histories" rejects the simple narratives of our collection's past and forces us to examine whose history we prioritize and why. Organized as a response to the Museum’s recent acquisition of Titus Kaphar’s "Flay (James Madison)," this reinstallation of one of our most prominent gallery spaces forces us to grapple with our collection of European and American art, 1650-1850. (734) 764-0395; (734) 764-3731 (FAX)
Go Comedy! All-Star Showdown

Fridays, Saturdays

Go Comedy! Improv Theater

261 E. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale Oakland County

Get Tickets
25.00

Improv

The Allstar 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. Fridays and Saturdays 7:30pm & 9:30pm 248-327-0575
Open Air Fridays

Fridays, 4-10 p.m.

Woodbridge Pub

5169 Trumbull St., Detroit Detroit

DJ/Dance

Join us for a new outdoor weekly series, every Friday from 4–10PM, kicking off May 9th in the lot across from the pub. Expect DJs, surprise guests, and a mix of house, funk, and hip-hop — plus local artists, food, and clothing vendors bringing the block to life. Featuring Detroit house legend Bill Beaver, and welcoming home STEINGOLD, returning to the city after touring with icons like Mike D of the Beastie Boys. Free to attend. Good vibes, open skies. (313) 833-2701
The Sh*t Show Open Mic: Every Friday & Saturday at The Independent

Fridays, Saturdays, 11 p.m.-1:30 a.m.

The Independent Comedy Club at Planet Ant

2320 Caniff Ave., Hamtramck Detroit

Get Tickets
$5 Suggested Donation

Stand-up

A late night, heckle encouraged, show up, go up stand-up open mic featuring both local amateurs and touring professionals. Sign up starts at 10:30 and the show begins at 11p. Doors and Sign Up 10:30p | Show at 11p | $5 Suggested Donation* Attached bar Ghost Light opens at 7p The independent Comedy Club is a comedy club run by comics for comics inside Planet Ant Theatre. The club runs Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, offering independently produced comedy shows from 8p-12a. Presented by Planet Ant *Planet Ant Theatre, Inc. is a 501c3 nonprofit organization; no ticket or reservation is required