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Things to do in Metro Detroit, Aug. 29 and beyond

By Kathy Blake

Things to do in Metro Detroit, Aug. 29 and beyond

98 Degrees: Nov. 29, Fisher Theatre, Detroit, www.BroadwayInDetroit.com, ticket prices vary.

* Playboi Carti: Oct. 31, Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, with Ken Carson, Destroy Lonely, and Homixide Gang, ticket prices vary.

* "Hell's Kitchen": Dec. 2-14, Fisher Theatre, Detroit, BroadwayInDetroit.com, ticket prices vary.

* Sister Hazel: Dec. 4, Flagstar Strand Theatre, Pontiac, www.flagstarstrand.com, ticket prices vary.

* 112: Nov. 6, Fox Theatre, Detroit, with Total and Case, ticket prices vary.

* Morris Day & The Time: Dec. 27, 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.

* Billy Idol: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 28, Pine Knob Music Theatre, Independence Twp., with Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.

* Jonas Brothers: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 28, Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, with Marshmello and Boys Like Girls, 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.

* Ice Nine Kills: 6:30 p.m., Aug. 29, Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre, Sterling Heights, with Dayseeker, Kim Dracula and The Funeral Portrait, 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.

* Tyler Ramsey: 8 p.m. Aug. 29, The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, https://theark.org, $29+.

* Return of the Legends: Block Party Edition is 8 p.m. Aug. 29-30, Aretha Franklin Amphtheatre, 2600 Atwater, Detroit. EPMD-MC Lyte- Treach- 3rd Base- Black Sheep- Arrested Development on Friday, Aug. 29, and Plies- Da Brat- Twista- Tela- Crucial Conflict- Do or Die- Big Mike- Coo Coo Cal on Saturday, Aug. 30, doors open at 7 p.m., $52.65+ each night, https://thearetha.com.

* Dierks Bentley: 4:30 p.m. Aug. 30, Pine Knob Music Theatre, Independence Twp., 99.5 WYCD Hoedown with Zach Top and The Band Loula and second stage acts Lanco and Preston Cooper, 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.

* The White Concert: A Tribute to Frankie Beverly is 7 p.m. Aug. 30, Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre, Sterling Heights, featuring Dru Hill, Ginuwine, TMF and guitarist John "Jubu" Smith, lineup subject to change, 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.

* The O'Jays: Aug. 30, Music Hall Center, 350 Madison St., Detroit, 313-887-8500, www.musichall.org, ticket prices vary.

* Streetlight Manifesto: 7 p.m. Aug. 30, The Fillmore Detroit, 2115 Woodward Ave, Detroit, www.thefillmoredetroit.com, ticket prices vary.

* Guns N' Roses & AC/DC tributes: 7-10 p.m. Aug. 30, Wildwood Amphitheater, 2700 Joslyn Ct., Orion Twp., orion.events, bring lawn chairs or blankets, $20+.

* Tyler Braden, Clayton Mullen: Aug. 30, District 142, 142 Maple St., Wyandotte, doors at 7 p.m., ages 21+, district142live.com, $28.25+.

* Ted Nugent: 7:30 p.m., Aug. 31, Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre, Sterling Heights, with Tommy's RockTrip, 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.

* Phantogram: 7 p.m. Aug. 31, The Fillmore Detroit, 2115 Woodward Ave, Detroit, www.thefillmoredetroit.com, ticket prices vary.

* Tom Keifer & LA Guns: Sept. 4, Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 W. 4th St. Royal Oak, www.royaloakmusictheatre.com, 248-399-3065, doors at 6:30 p.m., all ages, ticket prices vary.

* Folkroom: Sept. 4, at 20 Front Street, 20 Front Street, Lake Orion, (with Emilee Petersmark, i.am.james., and Loren Johnson), 248-783-7105, www.20frontstreet.com/events.

* 2025 Saline Community Fair: Aug. 27-31, Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd, Ann Arbor, Three Men and a Tenor is 6-8 p.m. Aug. 30 at Stage at Barn B, www.salinefair.org, carnival, ticket prices vary, $5 admission.

* Michigan State Fair: Aug. 28-Sept. 1, hours are 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Aug. 28-29 and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Aug. 30-Sept. 1), at the Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi, www.michiganstatefairllc.com, featuring carnival, fair, entertainment, agriculture, livestock and indoor vendor booths, live music, beer tent, and food vendors. Moovin' Thru the Midway 5K is 8 a.m. Aug. 30, $40+ register at www.michiganstatefairllc.com/5k. Admission to the fair is $11+, circus, special events and carnival rides are extra. No unaccompanied minors are allowed to enter the fair.

* Romeo Peach Festival: Aug. 28-Sept. 1, Romeo, carnival, live music, car shows, arts and crafts shows, and food vendors, fireworks at dusk on Friday, parade at 1:30 p.m. Monday, https://romeopeachfestival.com.

* Arts, Beats & Eats: Aug. 29-Sept. 1, (11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Sunday, and 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday), downtown Royal Oak, juried fine art show, food, live music, https://artsbeatseats.com, parking options at artsbeatseats.com/parking-transportation, admission and concert ticket prices vary. On the national stage, Tommy DeCarlo is at 6:10 p.m., Sugar Ray at 8:10 p.m. and Neo Trees at 9:45 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 29. Starship featuring Mickey Thomas is at 6 p.m., Rival Sons at 7:45 p.m. and Highly Suspect at 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 30. Joe Nichols is at 7:30 p.m. and Randy Houser at 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 31. Hoobastank is at 5:30 p.m. and Vanilla Ice at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 1.

* Detroit International Jazz Festival: Aug. 29-Sept. 1, downtown Detroit (Hart Plaza, Cadillac Square, Gretchen C. Valade Jazz Center), free admission. For artists lineup, visit www.detroitjazzfest.org.

* Michigan Renaissance Festival: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Sept. 28, at 12600 Dixie Hwy., Holly, Renaissance-themed entertainment, jousting, vendors, themed weekends, (also open Labor Day, Sept. 1 and Festival Friday, Sept. 26), rain or shine, www.michrenfest.com, parking passes are $15 plus fees, admission ticket prices vary.

* 17th Annual Art on the Bay: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 30-31, Walter and Mary Burke Park, downtown New Baltimore, fine arts and crafts, and food vendors, music, www.artonthebay.com.

* Annual Hamtramck Labor Day Festival: noon-10 p.m. Aug. 30-Sept. 1, live music, wrestling at 5 p.m., entertainment, carnival, food vendors. Activities are at Joseph Campau from Caniff north to approximately Carpenter, Hamtramck, hamtownfest.com, free admission.

* Blake's Sunflower Festival is Aug. 30-Sept. 1, (10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays and Labor Day), at Blake's Orchard and Cider Mill, 17985 Armada Center Road, Armada, 100+ artisans featuring handcrafted products, food vendors, children's activity tent, Funland, DIY workshops, speakers, beer tent, live entertainment, U-pick sunflowers, fruits and vegetables to purchase, blakefarms.com, general admission is $12+, additional fees for some activities.

* Art in the Elements: Sept. 4-7, large-scale floral art sculptures, Meadow Brook, 350 Estate Drive, Rochester, https://meadowbrookhall.org. Premiere is 6-9 p.m. Sept. 4 with cash bar, tours are 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sept. 5-7. General admission is $25 each, free admission to Oakland University students.

* Arts & Apples Festival: Sept. 5-7, (2-7 p.m. Sept. 5, 10 a.m.- 7 p.m. Sept. 6 and 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Sept. 7), 200+ fine art exhibitors, food trucks and tents, stage entertainment and art demonstrations, and art activity stations, Rochester Municipal Park, 407 Pine St., Rochester, https://pccart.org/festival, free admission, $5 suggested donation.

* Brighton Smokin Rock -N- Blues Festival: Sept. 5-6, (5-11 p.m. Friday and noon-11 p.m. Saturday), live music including Randy Brock Group at 7 p.m. and Greg Nagy Band at 9 p.m. on Friday and '89 Exes at 6:45 p.m. and Chris Canas Band at 9 p.m. Saturday, BBQ vendors, downtown Brighton Main Street, www.brightoncoc.org.

* Dally in the Alley: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sept. 6, live music, Cass Corridor, Cass Avenue, Midtown Detroit, dallyinthealley.com.

* Dragon Forest: Immersive three-acre trail experience is at the Detroit Zoo, 8450 W 10 Mile Road, Royal Oak, through Sept. 7. Tickets for Dragon Forest start at $6 in addition to the Detroit Zoo entrance fee, ticket prices vary, https://detroitzoo.org/events/dragon-forest.

* New Baltimore Blues Festival: noon-10 p.m. Sept. 13, Walter & Mary Burke Park, 36300 Front St., downtown New Baltimore, with Thornetta Davis headlining, The Twisted Lemon Blues Band, Sunny Bleau and the Moons, The Sax Maniacs, Kris Daniel, food trucks, beer and wine. Advance tickets are $5 at AMVETS Post 52 located at 51285 County Line Road in New Baltimore, $10 at the door.

* An evening with Jane Goodall: second show added, Sept. 9, (first show is Sept. 8) at the Fisher Theatre, Detroit, www.BroadwayInDetroit.com.

* E Speaker Series live shows: John O'Leary-7 p.m. Sept. 9, and Rochelle Pennington-Oct. 28, register at Meadow Brook Theatre Box Office or online at Ticketmaster.com, or www.gotickets.com, ticket prices vary.

* "A Christmas Carol" auditions: 10 a.m. Sept. 6, children's auditions for ages under 14, Meadow Brook Theatre lobby, 378 Meadow Brook, Rochester,, www.mbtheatre.com. Rehearsals start Oct. 28, performances Nov. 19-Dec. 24.

* Shakespeare Upon Avon: "The Merry Wives of Windsor" is Sept. 11-21, Rochester Christian University's campus, 800 W. Avon Road, Rochester Hills, presented by Rochester Christian University Theatre Company. Performances are 7:30 p.m., Sept. 11-13 and Sept. 18-20, in the outdoor theatre behind Palmer Hall. Sunday performances are at 2:30 p.m. Sept. 14 and Sept. 21, inside the Richardson Academic Center Theater, accessible. Tickets are $5 for students and $18 for general admission, online and in-person box office opens an hour before each performance, www.rcu.edu/shakespeare-upon-avon. For questions, email [email protected].

* "Much Ado About Nothing": Sept. 12-20, St. Dunstan's Outdoor Greek Theatre, 400 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Hills, presented by St. Dunstan's Theatre Guild, www.StDunstansTheatre.com, $27+ for adults and $25+ for students and seniors.

* "Prince of Egypt": Sept. 12-27, Avon Players Community Theatre, 1185 Washington Road, Rochester Hills, 248-608-9077, www.avonplayers.org, tickets are $32.

* "Tuck Everlasting" musical: Sept. 12-28, Stagecrafters, 415 South Lafayette, Royal Oak, 248-541-6430, www.stagecrafters.org, ticket prices vary.

* "Man of La Mancha": Sept. 12-28, at Birmingham Village Players, 34660 Woodward Ave, Birmingham, tickets are $30 (including ticketing fee), 248-644-2075, www.birminghamvillageplayers.com.

* Drop-In Workshop: Shrinky Dink Key Chains & Charms is 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 27-28, 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Aug. 29, and noon-4 p.m. Aug. 30-31, Detroit Institute of Arts, Art-Making Studio, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, www.dia.org.

* The Art of Ballet Costuming: A Celebration of Design & Dance exhibit through Aug. 29, The Gallery, 610 W. Elm Ave., Monroe, (10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday).

* "The Sea and the Sky": The Sea and the Sky, and You and I" exhibit through Aug. 30, the Shepherd, 1265 Parkview St., Detroit, lscgallery.com, open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday.

* Magical Mural Tour: pop-up murals on display Sept. 1-30, downtown Rochester, www.downtownrochestermi.com/magical-mural-tour.

* Annual Artist Choice Show: Sept. 2-Oct. 16, Anton Art Center, Anton Art Center, 125 Macomb Place, Mount Clemens, artist reception and awards ceremony is 1-3 p.m. Sept. 6, www.facebook.com/AntonArtCenter, www.theartcenter.org.

* "On Being Human": exhibit through Sept. 4, art by Joan Witte, Community Art Gallery at First Merchants Bank, 22635 Woodward Ave., Ferndale. Museum hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday to Friday.

* Works by Christina Haylett: Sept. 6-Oct. 16, Anton Art Center, 125 Macomb Place, Mount Clemens, reception and artist talk is 1-3 p.m. Sept. 13, www.facebook.com/AntonArtCenter, www.theartcenter.org.

* Art in the Parks Slow Roll/Stroll: 6:30 p.m. Sept. 9, Beverly Park, 18801 Beverly Road, Berkley, tour of DIA Inside Out artwork, register at www.villagebeverlyhills.com.

* Eventually Everything Connects: Mid-Century Modern Design in the US exhibit through Sept. 21, Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, https://cranbrookartmuseum.org.

* Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center (BBAC): four new exhibitions are open through Sept. 18, Lynn Galbreath- "Conversations"; Birmingham Society of Women Painters- "Explorations"; Robert Morris- "Earth Projects" and Students of Ed Duff. Fall registration for classes, BBArtCenter.org, 248-644-0866.

* Floral Whispers: through September, Strand Art Gallery, Flagstar Strand Theatre, 12 N. Saginaw St., Pontiac, www.flagstarstrand.com. Hours are noon-4 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays.

* "Crosscurrents": exhibit through Oct. 8, Library Street Collective, 1274 Library St.. Detroit, group exhibition of works by El Anatsui, Nick Cave, Myrlande Constant, and José Parlá, open Wednesday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m., lscgallery.com.

* Inside|Out Art: Detroit Institute of Arts installations of DIA reproduction artwork have been placed at locations in communities throughout the metro area, on exhibit through October, https://dia.org/events/insideout-2025.

* Guests of Honor: "Armor as Fashion" is through April 26, 2026, Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, https://dia.org.

* Farmington Hills Seeks Artist Submissions: The City of Farmington Hills Cultural Arts Division seeks artists for the 2025-2027 Public Art Program to showcase their work at Farmington Hills City Hall. Applications can be submitted at tinyurl.com/FHPublicArt25. Artists are not required to live in Farmington Hills.

* Mini-Golf at Cranbrook Art Museum: 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, https://cranbrookartmuseum.org/mini-golf, 248-645-3323.

* University of Michigan Museum of Art: 525 South State St., Ann Arbor, 734-764-0395, umma.umich.edu, ticket prices vary.

* The SteelDrivers: 8 p.m. Sept. 5, Flagstar Strand Theatre, 12 N. Saginaw St., Pontiac, doors at 7 p.m., www.flagstarstrand.com, ticket prices vary.

* La Dispute: 7 p.m. Sept. 5, Saint Andrew's Hall, 431 E Congress St., Detroit, www.saintandrewsdetroit.com, ticket prices vary.

* Parti Gras Tribute: 6-11 p.m. Sept. 5, Diesel Concert Lounge, 33151 23 Mile Road Chesterfield, www.dieselconcerts.com, $19.37+.

* The Bootstrap Boys: Sept. 5, The Loving Touch, 22634 Woodward Ave., Ferndale, doors at 7 p.m., https://thelovingtouchferndale.com, 248-546-3696, $20.06+.

* Warped Tour tribute: 8 p.m. Sept. 5, The Roxy, 401 Walnut Blvd., Rochester, 248-453-5285, doors at 6 p.m., ages 21+, www.theroxyrochester.com, $30+.

* ¡Al Grito del Rock!: 8 p.m. Sept. 6, The Roxy, 401 Walnut Blvd., Rochester, 248-453-5285, doors at 6 p.m., ages 21+, www.theroxyrochester.com, $25+.

* John Ford Coley and Elliot Lurie: 8 p.m. Sept. 6, Flagstar Strand Theatre, 12 N. Saginaw St., Pontiac, doors at 7 p.m., www.flagstarstrand.com, ticket prices vary.

* The Stylistics: 8 p.m. Sept. 6, Music Hall Center, 350 Madison St., Detroit, with The Manhattans featuring Gerald Alston, 313-887-8500, www.musichall.org, ticket prices vary.

* 1964 The Tribute Beatles tribute: 8 p.m. Sept. 6, Orchestra Hall, 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit, $29+, (The DSO does not appear on this program), www.dso.org.

* PUP, Jeff Rosenstock: 6:30 p.m. Sept. 6, Russell Industrial Center, 1600 Clay St., Detroit, https://tieddowndetroit.com, all ages, $31.16 - $48.67.

* Wisp: 7 p.m. Sept. 7, El Club Detroit, 4114 W. Vernor Hwy., https://elclubdetroit.com, $33.99+.

* Vance Joy, Evan Honer: Sept. 9, Masonic Temple Theatre, 500 Temple St., Detroit. Doors at 6:30 p.m., 313-548-1320 or themasonic.com, ticket prices vary.

* Molly Tuttle: Sept. 11, Masonic Temple Theatre, 500 Temple St., Detroit, 313-548-1320 or themasonic.com, ticket prices vary.

* Saliva: Sept. 11, District 142, 142 Maple St., Wyandotte, with Earshot, the Founder featuring Austin John Winkler and LYLVC, doors at 7 p.m., ages 21+, district142live.com, $37.52+.

* The Lumineers: Sept. 13, Comerica Park, Detroit, with The Backseat Lovers, ticketmaster.com.

* The Machine Performs Pink Floyd: Sept. 13, Flagstar Strand Theatre, Pontiac, www.flagstarstrand.com, ticket prices vary.

* Books & Authors: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 19, Leon & Lulu's, 96 West 14 Mile Road. Clawson, semi-annual book exhibit, no charge to exhibit or attend, deadline for book submissions is Sept. 8, 10% of sales benefit Oakland Literacy Council, https://leonandlulu.com/books-authors-apply-now.

* Book Paw-ty: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 13, at Orion Oaks Dog Park, 1200 Joslyn Road, Orion Twp. Attendees are invited to bring their dog and a book, event includes raffles, goody bags, pet-related vendors,www.center4success.org/book-pawty-1.

* Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle: Brian Scolaro-Sept. 4-6; Jeff Dye-Sept. 11-13; at 310 S. Troy St., Royal Oak, www.comedycastle.com, 248-542-9900, ages 18+, ticket prices vary.

* One Night Stans: Scott White-Aug. 28-30; Mike Marvell-Sept. 4-6; at 4761 Highland Road, Waterford Twp., www.onenightstans.club, 248-249-1321, ages 18+, ticket prices vary.

Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on at these outdoor concerts. In case of inclement weather, check websites and Facebook for updates.

* Ryan Bills Trio: 9 a.m.-noon, 3rd Sunday of the month, June through September, Java & Jazz Series at the Beverly Park pavilion, 18801 Beverly Road, Beverly Hills, www.villagebeverlyhills.com/department/beverly_park_events.php.

* August Summer Concerts: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 28, Brandenburg Park, 50050 Jefferson Ave., Chesterfield Twp., Parks & Recreation free park entry, extended splash pad hours, food trucks, https://parks.chesterfieldtwp.org, www.facebook.com/ChesterfieldTwpPR.

* Summer Sounds: Fridays-Sundays through Sept. 1, (5-8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 3-6 p.m. Sundays, also 3-6 p.m. Labor Day), The Mall at Partridge Creek, Center Court, 17420 Hall Road, Clinton Twp., https://shoppartridgecreek.com/event/summer-sounds, family-friendly music.

* Music Series in Dinan Park: 6-8 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 28, Dinan Park, downtown Farmington, www.downtownfarmington.org.

* Rhythms in Riley Park: 7-9 p.m. Fridays through Aug. 29, Riley Park, downtown Farmington, www.downtownfarmington.org.

* Fenton Concerts In The Park: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 4, Rackham Park, behind the Fenton Community & Cultural Center, 150 S. Leroy St., Fenton, https://slpr.net/programs/special-events/fenton-linden-summer-concert-series-2025.

* Summer Concert Series: 6:30-9 p.m. Sundays through Aug. 31, Lake St. Clair Metropark, Thomas Welsh Activity Center, Harrison Twp., www.metroparks.com/concerts. Metroparks vehicle pass required to enter.

* Music in the Ville: Bands-7-9 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 27, Town Square on Main Street, downtown Northville. Other concerts include Thursday night acoustics on Center Street, and Friday night acoustics in Old Church Square on Center Street, www.downtownnorthville.com.

* Music in the Parks concert series: 7 p.m. select Thursdays at Pontiac Parks, bring blankets or lawn chairs, pontiac.mi.us. Evening Star is Aug. 28 at Murphy Park, 441 MLK Jr. Blvd. S.; and to be announced, Sept 4 at Beaudette Park, 786 Orchard Lake Road, www.pontiac.mi.us/government/mayor/events.php.

* Village of Rochester Hills outdoor summer concerts: 5-8 p.m. Fridays through Aug. 29, Festival Park, The Village of Rochester Hills shopping center, 104 N. Adams Road, Rochester Hills, TheVORH.com.

* Music In The Park: Thursdays through Aug. 28, at Dodge Park, 40620 Utica Road, Sterling Heights, https://sterlingheights.gov/1236/Dodge-Park-Thursdays.

* Birmingham Outdoor Movie Night: Sept. 5- "Trolls", Booth Park, located on the west side of North Old Woodward Avenue, south of Harmon Street in Birmingham. Pre-show entertainment at 6:30 p.m., movies start at 7:30 p.m., www.ALLINBirmingham.com/events.

* AMC Theatres: AMC Forum Sterling Heights, 586-254-1381; AMC Star Gratiot Clinton Township, 586-791-2095; AMC Star Great Lakes Auburn Hills, 248-454-0314; AMC Star John R Madison Heights, 248-585-4477, amctheatres.com.

* Cinemark Southland Center, Taylor, 734-287-0629, www.cinemark.com/theatres.

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

* Emagine Theatres: Birmingham 8, 248-723-6230; Emagine Palladium in Birmingham, 248-385-0500; Canton, 734-787-3002; The Riviera in Farmington Hills, 248-788-6572; Hartland, 810-207-5757; Macomb, 586-372-3456; Novi, 248-468-2990; Rochester Hills, 248-378-2991; Royal Oak, 248-414-1000, emagine-entertainment.com, 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+.

* MJR Theatres: MJR Chesterfield, 586-598-2500; MJR Universal Grand, Warren, 586-620-0200; MJR Troy, 248-498-2100; MJR Marketplace, Sterling Heights, 586-264-1514; MJR Partridge Creek, Clinton Twp., 586-263-0084; MJR Waterford, 248-666-7900, MJR Southgate, 734-284-3456, mjrtheatres.com.

* Oxford GQT Theater: 248-628-7101, gqtmovies.com/theaterinfo/x01tk-gqt-oxford-7.

* Redford Theatre: 17360 Lahser Road, Detroit, redfordtheatre.com, ticket prices vary.

* Regal UA, Commerce Twp.: 844-462-7342, regmovies.com/theatres/regal-ua-commerce-township.

* Romeo Theatre, Washington: 586-752-3455, romeotheatre.com.

* Food Truck Mondays: 4:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays, May-August, Beverly Park, 18801 Beverly Road, Beverly Hills, www.villagebeverlyhills.com/department/beverly_park_events.php.

* Eat to the Beat: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 11, Southfield Municipal Campus, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, food trucks, music by DJ Derek, games, activities with free admission every second Thursday of the month, June through September, 248-796-4150.

* Downtown Street Eats: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday, through Oct. 10, bringing more than 80 of Metro Detroit's best food trucks and restaurants to Cadillac Square and the Woodward Esplanade, DowntownDetroit.org/events.

* Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month Toy Drive: Sept. 1-Sept. 30, at all Cornerstone Community Financial Credit Union Michigan locations, www.ccfinancial.com/about/locations-and-hours

* Semaj J. Morgan Foundation Backpack Giveaway: 1-4 p.m. Aug. 31, at Sound Mind Sound Body Community Engagement Center, 11433 Beaconsfield Street, Detroit, music, games, sports activities, and opportunities to connect with mentors and community leaders.

"Furniture Flip Bash": 5:30-9:30 p.m. Sept. 4, fundraiser for Furniture Bank of Metro Detroit, at The Village Club, 190 E. Long Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills, features strolling food stations, and live entertainment, meet HGTV "Love It Or List It" star Hilary Farr, and bid on more than 100 pieces of reimagined furniture items that have been transformed by local DIYers, 248-648-1000, purchase tickets at https://furniture-bank.org/furniture-flip-bash.

* 10th Annual Walk for Miracles: Sept. 13, at the Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Road, Royal Oak, 7:30 a.m. check-in, the walk begins at 8 a.m., and walkers may stay and enjoy the zoo all day. Participants are encouraged to dress as their favorite superhero or fantasy character and will be able to visit with other popular fairytale and comic book heroes, enjoy snacks and refreshments, free parking for registered participants. Walkers must register online for the event and make a minimum donation of $12 per person for participants 12 years and older, $8 per person ages 2-11 and free for children under the age of 2, proceeds benefit Children's Miracle Network Hospitals programming at Corewell Health Children's in Southeast Michigan. Guests are also provided online personalized/team fundraising pages to raise additional funds. To register, visit CorewellHealth.org/WalkForMiracles.

* Classic Cars for the Cure is 7-10:30 p.m. Sept. 20, at 1330 North Crooks Road, Clawson to support cancer research at the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute. The gala is to be held indoors in a private garage, with strolling supper, live '50s and '60s music by Stella and her band Intrigue, a performance along with dance and swing lessons from the Oakland University Dance Team, classic automobiles on display. Guests are asked to wear cocktail attire or 1950s and 1960s flair. Tickets are $250 each, karmanos.org/cars25.

* "No Balls" Comedy Ball: 1-4:30 p.m. Sept. 28, Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle, 310 S Troy St, Royal Oak, https://nbcb.weebly.com, $100+.

* 70 Over Seventy Awards nominations: Hannan Center's Centennial 70 Over Seventy Awards luncheon honoring 70 extraordinary individuals aged 70 and above from across Michigan, event will be held on Nov. 1, at the Atheneum Suite Hotel in Detroit. Nomination deadline is Aug. 31. For questions, contact Tony Anderson at [email protected] or 313-833-1300 x16, https://hannan.org/70overseventy.

* Kris Kringle Market: Downtown Rochester Kris Kringle Market applications are open through Sept. 5. The event will take place on Dec. 5 and Dec. 6, in downtown Rochester. The Rochester DDA is seeking vendors that have product lines for the holiday season including: gifts, specialty foods, décor, unique hand-crafted items, www.downtownrochestermi.com/kringle-application?rq=kringle.* Royal Oak Brewery celebration: Sept. 6, Royal Oak Brewery is celebrating its 30 year anniversary, with live music and a special tapping of anniversary beer at 5 p.m., food and drink specials, 215 E. Fourth St., Royal Oak, royaloakbrewery.com.

* Ford Piquette Plant Museum: 461 Piquette Ave., Detroit. Open Wednesdays through Sundays, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $10-$20. Optional guided tours take place daily at 10 a.m., noon, and 2 p.m., www.fordpiquetteplant.org, 313-872-8759.

* Ford House: historic estate of Eleanor and Edsel Ford, 1100 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Shores, 313-884-4222, www.fordhouse.org/events, admission is $7 per adult and $5 per child, ages 6+, free for 5 and younger. Outdoor Summer Concert Series-The Dave Hamilton Band is on Sept. 12, ticket prices vary.

* Story Festival: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 6, Eleanor and Edsel Ford, 1100 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Shores, designed for pre-K through early elementary students, https://fordhouse.org/events/story-festival, with authors, a sing-and-play concert, story-inspired activities, tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for children, includes self-paced access to the first floor of the historic main residence.

* Michigan Science Center (Mi-Sci): 5020 John R St., Detroit, 313-577-8400, www.mi-sci.org. Regular museum gen. adm. is $17+. 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., Tuesday through Sunday and until 8 p.m. the first Friday of each month. Kids Town exhibit provides a tinkering space for children 5 and under to explore creativity as part of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) concepts - while under the supervision of parents and caregivers. Tyrannosaurs - Meet the Family exhibit extended through August.

* Cranbrook Institute of Science: 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, https://science.cranbrook.edu, 248-645-3748. The museum is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday, and noon-4 p.m. Sunday, $14-general admission, $10.50-ages 2-12 and ages 65+, free for ages under 2 and members. Volunteer Open House is 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 6.

* Troy Historic Village: 60 W. Wattles Road, Troy. Register online to reserve a timeslot at www.TroyHistoricVillage.org. Walk-ins are also welcome. Regular hours are 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday. Admission is free to members, $7/Adult, $5/Senior, $5/Youth 6-17 for non-members, free for ages under 6.

* Meadow Brook Hall: Guided House Tours and Self-Guided Tours, 350 Estate Drive, Rochester. Visit meadowbrookhall.org/tours for tour times and ticket prices.

* Rochester Hills Museum: open for drop-in hours, Fridays and Saturdays, from noon-3 p.m. with guided tour of the Van Hoosen Farmhouse and Red House, at 1 p.m., 1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester Hills, www.rochesterhills.org/musprograms, free admission for museum members, $5/adults, $3/seniors and students for non-members.

* Detroit Arsenal of Democracy Museum: seeks volunteer groups from veteran and military groups to assist with restoration. The museum is also seeking building materials and equipment to support the ongoing restoration of its vintage industrial space at 19144 Glendale Ave., Detroit, including floor grinders, clear epoxy and Thinset products for floor repairs, www.detroitarsenalofdemocracy.org.

* 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, regular museum general admission is $10. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. "Detroit Lions: Gridiron Heroes," exhibition featuring the history of the Detroit Lions, detroithistorical.org. Free admission for educators and public and school librarians through August to the Detroit Historical Museum and the Dossin Great Lakes Museum.

* Heroes vs. Villains: Detroit's Comic Book Story exhibit through May 2026, Detroit Historical Museum, 5401 Woodward Ave. (NW corner of Kirby) in Midtown Detroit, detroithistorical.org.

* Dossin Great Lakes Museum: 100 Strand Drive, Belle Isle, Detroit. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday, detroithistorical.org, general admission tickets are $5, free for children under 6. Free admission for educators and public and school librarians through August.

* 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 welcome, www.gwbhs.org, 248-757-2451.

* Hammond Planetarium: at Henry Ford College, in the Science Building, www.hfcc.edu/campus-life/planetarium.

* Henry Ford Museum: 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.

* Monroe County Museum: 126 S Monroe St., Monroe, monroemi.gov, facebook.com/MonroeMuseums. Museum admission and activities are free and open to the public.

* Motown Museum: 2648 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit, motownmuseum.org, 313-875-2264. "Henry 'Hank' Cosby: An Original Funk Brother" is a newly opened exhibit. Museum is open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wed.-Sun., gen. admission-$20, ages 4 and under admitted free. The fourth annual Motown Mile outdoor exhibit, "Keeper of the Dream," celebrates the legacy of Motown Museum's founder Esther Gordy Edwards. The installation's eight panels can be viewed while walking down the Riverwalk, through fall.

* Pontiac Transportation Museum: 250 W. Pike St., Pontiac. Admission to the museum is $15, $12 for seniors and veterans, $8 for children ages 6-12, free for children ages 5 and younger, 50% off for Pontiac residents with ID. Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, www.pontiactransportationmuseum.org. First Thursday Lecture Series is first Thursday of the month. Wheels of Time-Exploring Pontiac's History-A Road Trip Through Automotive History is 7-8:30 p.m., Sept. 4, donations appreciated.

* Royal Oak Historical Society Museum: Hours are 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 1411 W. Webster Road, Royal Oak, royaloakhistoricalsociety.com, 248-439-1501, $10+ suggested donation.

* Westin Book Cadillac at 100 Exhibition: Westin Book Cadillac, 1114 Washington Blvd., Detroit, presented with Detroit Historical Society, exhibit explores the 100-year history of the Book Cadillac hotel, https://detroithistorical.org.

* 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, admission is $8 adult, free with membership, www.holocaustcenter.org, 248-553-2400. "Nothing to Do But to Try" exhibition explores some of the earliest works of 20th-century artist and Holocaust survivor, Boris Lurie (1924-2008), on exhibit through December 2025.

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