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Orion Art Center Annual Art and Flower Fair is May 17-18, in downtown Lake Orion. (Photo courtesy of Orion Art Center)
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• Shields vs. Daniels women’s boxing: July 26, Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, ticket prices vary.

On sale 10 a.m. May 16

• Soulville-Respect to the Queen Aretha Franklin: July 11, Sound Board at MotorCity Casino, Detroit, ticket prices vary.

• Shane Gillis: Aug. 15, Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, ticket prices vary.

• Quinn XCII, Wild Rivers: Sept. 12, Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre, Sterling Heights, ticket prices vary.

• Lee Brice, Jackson Dean and Lewis Brice: Sept. 19, Meadow Brook Amphitheatre, Rochester Hills, ticket prices vary.

• Sesame Street Live!: 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., Nov. 9, Fox Theatre, Detroit, ticket prices vary.

• Gabby’s Dollhouse Live!: Nov. 23, Fox Theatre, ticket prices vary.

On sale 10 a.m. May 20

• Disney On Ice presents “Frozen & Encanto”: Sept. 18-Sept. 21, Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, ticket prices vary.

• Jon Batiste: Oct. 24, Fox Theatre, Detroit, ticket prices vary.

On sale 10 a.m. May 21

• Live Nation’s $30 Ticket to Summer: Tickets on sale May 21, featured acts include Halsey, Pantera, The Black Keys, Cyndi Lauper, Kidz Bop Kids, Simple Plan, Alabama Shakes, and more, LiveNation.com/TickettoSummer.

On sale 10 a.m. May 22

• NBA YoungBoy: Oct. 6, Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, ticket prices vary.

On sale 10 a.m. May 23

• Musiq Soulchild: Sept. 28, Sound Board at MotorCity Casino, Detroit, ticket prices vary.

Cancellations

• Luis R. Conriquez: Canceled June 20, Fox Theatre, Detroit. Tickets will be refunded at original point of purchase. Tickets purchased by phone or online will be automatically refunded.

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

• Warren Zeiders: 8 p.m. May 16, Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre, Sterling Heights, 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.

• Jeffery Osborne: 8 p.m. May 16, Sound Board at MotorCity Casino, Detroit, 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.

• Rumours-Fleetwood Mac tribute: 8 p.m. May 16, The Roxy, 401 Walnut Blvd., Rochester, 248-453-5285, www.theroxyrochester.com, doors at 7 p.m., ages 21+, ticket prices vary.

• Last Child-A Tribute to Aerosmith: May 16, District 142, 142 Maple St., Wyandotte, doors at 7 p.m., ages 21+, district142live.com, ticket prices vary.

• Ramones tribute bands: Joey Ramone Birthday Bash tribute, honoring the legacy of the frontman of the Ramones, is 7 p.m. May 17, Small’s Bar Hamtramck, 10339 Conant, Hamtramck, www.facebook.com/events/1178115350427069, www.smallsbardetroit.com, doors are at 7 p.m., ages 18+, $15 cover.

• Captured Detroit-Journey tribute: 8 p.m. May 17, Younger’s Showroom, 120 S. Main, Romeo, doors at 7 p.m., ages 21+, www.youngersromeo.com, ticket prices vary.

• Pandora’s Box-Aerosmith Tribute: May 17, Emerald Theater, 31 N. Walnut St., Mt Clemens, 586-630-0120, TheEmeraldTheatre.com, doors at 7 p.m., 18+, $19+.

• Mayday Parade: May 17, Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 W 4th St. Royal Oak, www.royaloakmusictheatre.com, 248-399-3065, ticket prices vary.

• Addison Agen, Jonah Baker: 8 p.m. May 17, at 20 Front Street, Lake Orion, 248-783-7105, www.20frontstreet.com, doors at 7:30 p.m., ticket prices vary.

• RJ Spangler Band with James O’Donnell: 2-3 p.m. May 17,  Salem-South Lyon District Library, Drop-in event, no registration required. Live Jazz.

• Smallpools: May 17, The Loving Touch, 22634 Woodward Ave., Ferndale, 248-820-5596, thelovingtouchferndale.com, all ages, doors at 7 p.m., ticket prices vary..

• Baroness, Dawn of Ouroboros: 7:30 p.m. May 17, Magic Stick, Detroit, www.majesticdetroit.com, doors at 9 p.m., $39.32+ adv.

• MIX 92.3 Presents The Art of Love & Soul: 7 p.m., May 18, Fox Theatre, Detroit, featuring Anthony Hamilton, Robin Thicke and Vivian Greene. 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.

• James Kibbie, organist: 3 p.m. May 18, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 620 Romeo St., Rochester, Harmony in the Hills concert, stpaulsrochester.org.

• Post Malone, Jelly Roll: 7:30 p.m. May 18, Ford Field, Detroit, www.fordfield.com/events, ticket prices vary.

• Disciple of The Garden – A Chris Cornell Tribute: May 18, The Magic Bag, 22920 Woodward Ave., Ferndale, www.themagicbag.com, doors at 7 p.m., all ages, $23.33+ adv.

• Alex Warren: 7 p.m. May 20, Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 W 4th St. Royal Oak, www.royaloakmusictheatre.com, 248-399-3065, $72.50+.

• Teddy Swims, Diamond Café: 8 p.m. May 21, Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre, Sterling Heights, 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.

• Shakira: 7:30 p.m. May 22, Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, rescheduled from Dec. 15, 2024 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.

Festivals

• Deck Art 2025: 5-9 p.m. May 15-16, Downtown Rochester’s annual Skateboard Art Competition & Exhibition Deck Art, www.downtownrochestermi.com/deck-art.

• Art & Vintage Fashion Show fundraiser: 7-9 p.m. May 16, featuring actress and fashion figure Selma Blair, presented by The Friends of the Southfield Public Arts at the former Skyline Club on the 28th floor of 2000 Town Center in Southfield, 248-796-5100, ticket prices vary.

• Wonderland Lantern Stroll: Evenings, May 16-17, Canterbury Village, 2325 Joslyn Road, Orion Twp., European-style festival featuring huge glowing lanterns inspired by the classic tale, “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,” advance registration required at www.canterburyvillage.com, $19.99+.

• Annual Founders’ Day Festival and Parade: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 17, with the parade at 10 a.m., proceeding down Livingston Road from the Highland Nazarene Church to John Street, www.facebook.com/HighlandDDA.

• Robotics Demonstration Day: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. May 17, at Troy High School Auxiliary Gym, 4777 Northfield Pkwy., Troy. Registration is encouraged, but not required. This event is provided in partnership with the Troy Robotics Foundation and Troy Public Library. Also Cars, Bots, and Coffee is from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 17, at Troy High School, https://troypl.librarycalendar.com/event/robotics-demonstration-day-troy-high-80937.

• Orion Art Center Annual Art & Flower Fair: May 17-18 (10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday) in downtown Lake Orion. Outdoor marketplace featuring 125 local artists, floral vendors, garden and home décor, handmade goods, live music, food vendors, and hands-on activities for all ages. Admission is free, and proceeds help support the Orion Art Center, www.orionartcenter.org.

• Ya’ssoo Greek Festival: May 23-25, (4-10 p.m. Friday; noon-10 p.m. Saturday; and noon-9 p.m. Sunday) on the grounds of St. George Greek Orthodox Church 43816 Woodward Ave. (just north of Square Lake Road) Bloomfield Hills, Greek culture, Greek dancers, customs and cuisine, live music by The Dave Bennett Quartet on Friday evening and the StiGma band all three days. The festival includes tours of the church, children’s games, crafts, bounce houses and magicians, www.yassoogreekfestival.com, $3 admission, free for ages 12 and younger, menu prices vary.

• Hazel Park Memorial Weekend Festival: May 23-26 (Friday-Sunday) in Green Acres Park, 620 W. Woodward Heights, carnival, live music, facebook.com/HazelParkRecreation. Memorial Day Service is at 9 a.m. May 26, at City Hall Memorial site, followed by parade at 10 a.m., starting at Hazel Park Junior High School, 22770 Highland Ave., Hazel Park.

• Detroit’s Movement Festival: May 24-26, 2 p.m.-midnight Saturday and Sunday and 2 p.m.-11 p.m. Monday, Hart Plaza, Detroit, 3-day and 1-day passes on sale at www.movementfestival.com, ticket prices vary.

• Kensington Metropark Art Fair: May 24-26, along the beach at Kensington Metropark, 4570 Huron River Pkwy., Milford, Memorial Day Weekend (Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.), Metropark entry pass required, KensingtonArtFair.com.

• Dino Egg Drop: Saturdays and Sundays, through May 25, Canterbury Village, 2325 Joslyn Road, Orion Twp., Dino egg drop. Animatronic dinos, dragons around every corner, www.canterburyvillage.com, $14.99+.

Opera

• The Central Park Five opera: May 16, May 18, Detroit Opera, an operatic portrayal of the Central Park Five’s wrongful convictions and fight for freedom, detroitopera.org.

Theater

• “Mean Girls -High School Version”: May 15-18, Hawk Theatre, 29995 W. 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, TheHawkTheatre.com, 248-699-6709, presented by Farmington Hills Youth Theatre, $12 advance, $15 at the door.

• “The Rat Pack Lounge”: Through May 18, Meadow Brook Theatre, on the campus of Oakland University, 248-377-3300, www.mbtheatre.com, ticket prices vary.

• “The Music Man”: Through May 18, at Birmingham Village Players are $30 (includes ticketing fee). Tickets can be purchased by calling the box office, 248-644-2075, or by placing an order on the website, www.birminghamvillageplayers.com.

• “My Mother and the Michigan/Ohio War”: Through May 25, The Purple Rose Theatre Company, 137 Park Street Chelsea, www.purplerosetheatre.org or (734) 433-7673, ticket prices vary.

• “Shear Madness”: May 28-June 22, Meadow Brook Theatre, on the campus of Oakland University, 248-377-3300, www.mbtheatre.com, ticket prices vary.

• “Lungs”: Through June 1, Tipping Point Theatre, 361 E Cady St., Northville, www.tippingpointtheatre.com, ticket prices vary.

• “Soft Target”: Through June 8, at the Detroit Public Theatre, 3960 Third Ave., Detroit. 313-974-7918 or detroitpublictheatre.com, $49+.

• “The Love List”: Through June 15, The Boardwalk Theatre, 109 S. 3rd St., Saint Clair, www.thumbcoasttheaters.com, 810-278-1749, $38+.

Art

• Drop-in Workshop: Tic Tac Toe Boards is 6-8:30 p.m. May 16, noon-4 p.m. May 17-18, Detroit Institute of Arts, Art-Making Studio, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, www.dia.org.

• Port Huron Art Hop: Through May 23, downtown Port Huron, events across multiple venues. Juried Art Contest with cash prizes, Contest artwork will be displayed throughout downtown businesses and public spaces. Community members are invited to vote for their favorites.

• BBAC exhibitions: Through June 5, Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center, 1516 S. Cranbrook Road, Birmingham. New exhibitions include: Laith Karmo & Benjamin Teague-“Surviving Outside”; Carolyn Reed Barritt-“Pretty Things”; Patrice Erickson-“A Legacy of Peaceful Moments,” and students of Patty Eisenbraun, open Monday to Saturday, free admission, https://bbartcenter.org.

• Family Workshop-Painting: 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. May 17, Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, register at  https://cranbrookartmuseum.org/calendar/?fixed_slug=workshops, $15 per participant, diawww.dia.orgintended for families with children 4-12.

• “Inward Cartography-Self of Selves”: Basil Kincaid’s solo exhibit through May 21, at Library Street Collective, 1274 Library St., Detroit, hours are noon-6 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, https://lscgallery.com.

• Michigan Art Show: 5-7 p.m. May 22, Dresner Foundation Soul Studio at Friendship Circle’s Farber Center, 5586 Drake Road, West Bloomfield Twp. Friendship Circle’s Soul Studio exhibition “Michigan” – An Art Exhibition Celebrating Creativity, Connection, and Community, tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/michigan-art-show-tickets-1330950180819?aff=erellivmlt.

• Architectural Sculptor presentation: Presentation about Detroit architectural sculptor Corrado Parducci by Dale Carlson at the American Association of University Women May luncheon, is 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. May 22, Rochester Hills Museum, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester Hills, $40. Register at https://rochester-mi.aauw.net/ or email AAUWLinda@gmail.com.

• “Gravitas” exhibition: Through May 31, Color | Ink Studio & Gallery, 20919 John R Road, Hazel Park, a solo exhibition of powerful paintings by artist Dawn Smith centered around the topics of grief and hope, ColorInkStudio.com, 248-398-6119.

• Art on the River: June 6-8, downtown Port Huron, along the St. Clair River on Merchant Street and in Kiefer Park, art and music festival artists, crafters, and bands, www.artontheriverph.com.

• Painted with Silk-The Art of Early American Embroidery: Through June 15, Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, https://dia.org/events/exhibitions/painted-silk.

• Orchard Lake Fine Art Show: July 26-27 West Bloomfield Twp. Those interested in being part of the show, should contact Patty Narozny at 248-762-2462 or patty@hotworks.org, https://hotworks.org.

• 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.

• 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.

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

Beats, continued

• Jon B: 8 p.m. May 22, Sound Board at MotorCity Casino, Detroit, 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.

• Kruger Brothers: 8 p.m. May 22, The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, https://theark.org, $29+.

• 42 Dugg: May 24, Masonic Temple Theatre, 500 Temple St., Detroit. Doors at 5:30 p.m., 313-548-1320 or themasonic.com, ticket prices vary.

• Dueling Pianos: 8 p.m. May 24 and May 31, The Roxy, 401 Walnut Blvd., Rochester, 248-453-5285, www.theroxyrochester.com, doors at 7 p.m., ages 21+, ticket prices vary.

• The Weekend: May 24-25, Ford Field, Detroit, www.fordfield.com/events, ticket prices vary.

• Bon Jovi Tribute ft. JOVI: 8 p.m. May 31, Younger’s Showroom, 120 S. Main, Romeo, doors at 7 p.m., ages 21+, www.youngersromeo.com, $30+.

Books

• Downton Abbey-inspired Afternoon Tea: 1-2 p.m., May 17, at Springfield Township Library, 12000 Davisburg Road, Davisburg, 248-846-6550, www.springfield.michlibrary.org/news-and-events/events-calendar#/events/fibGr5qUbb/instances/ZxEqOEUog2, registration required, free.

• 2025 Michigan Notable Books Author Tour: Through June at Michigan libraries, michigan.gov/notablebooks.

Classical/Orchestra

• Jader Conducts Boléro: May 16-18, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra Hall, 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit, dso.org, $20+.

• Royal Oak Concert Band: “Nature’s Wonders,” with the Woodward Avenue Jazz Orchestra at 3 p.m. May 18, Royal Oak Middle School Auditorium, 709 N. Washington Ave., Royal Oak, royaloakconcertband.org, $12 adults, $10 students and seniors.

• Belgian American Association Band: 5 p.m. May 18, St. Lucy Church, 23401 E. Jefferson, St. Clair Shores, spring concert, doors at 4:15 p.m., 2025 Belgian Band Spring Concert, free admission, donations appreciated.

• Urban Art Orchestra: May 22-25, Cliff Bells, 2030 Park Ave., Detroit, https://cliffbells.com, dinner and ticket prices vary.

Comedy

• Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle: Kevin James Thornton-May 18; Josh Adams-May 22-24; at 310 S. Troy St., Royal Oak, www.comedycastle.com, 248-542-9900, ages 18+, ticket prices vary.

• One Night Stans: Pat Godwin-May 16-17; Nate Armbruster-May 22-24; John Heffron-May 24; at 4761 Highland Road, Waterford Twp., www.onenightstans.club, 248-249-1321, ages 18+, ticket prices vary.

• Dave Landau: 8 p.m. May 16, Younger’s Showroom, 120 S. Main, Romeo, doors at 7 p.m., ages 21+, www.youngersromeo.com,  ticket prices vary.

• Nate Jackson: 7 p.m. May 17, The Fillmore Detroit, www.thefillmoredetroit.com, ages 16+, ticket prices vary.

• David Dyer: 8 p.m. May 23, Younger’s Showroom, 120 S. Main, Romeo, doors at 7 p.m., ages 21+, www.youngersromeo.com, ticket prices vary.

Dance

• River Raisin Dance Academy’s Spring Performance: 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. May 17, RRCA Theatre, 114 S. Monroe St., 734-242-7722, www.riverraisincentre.org.

Film

• Cinetopia Film Festival: May 15-18, “Lady Parts” is 9:30 p.m. May 16; “Vulcanizadora” is 10:15 p.m. May 16 and 3:30 p.m. May 17, at the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor, for full lineup and tickets, visit https://ow.ly/AMGb50VpPzx.

• 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. Open caption showtimes are Sunday and Wednesday afternoons throughout April at select Emagine Theatres, 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.

Fundraisers/Volunteer activities

• Hope in Action 2025: Volunteer event aimed at beautifying and revitalizing the nonprofit’s campus and residential properties is 8 a.m.-4 p.m. May 16-17, at Grace Centers of Hope, 35 East Huron Street in Pontiac, register to volunteer at www.gracecentersofhope.org/hope-in-action. All necessary materials—including tools, primer, paint, and landscaping supplies—will be provided. Volunteers are welcome to bring their own shovels, rakes, and lawn bags if available. Volunteers are also encouraged to bring their gently used items to donate, as Grace Centers of Hope will have a truck on site.

• Impact100 Metro Detroit Annual Big Give event: 6-8:30 p.m. May 21, at Club Venetian, 29310 John R Road, Madison Heights. Impact100 Metro Detroit is a philanthropic organization where women collectively fund high-impact grants to local nonprofits addressing critical community needs, https://impact100metrodetroit.org/events, tickets are $75+ for nonmembers. Five finalists have been selected: Art Creates US; Detroit Horse Power; House of Providence; Racquet Up Detroit; and Recovery Mobile Clinic. At the event, each finalist will make a presentation and Impact100 members will vote to determine the recipient of a $100,000 grant with remaining funds to be shared among the other finalists.

Magic Shows/Conventions

• Magic Convention: 7 p.m. May 16 and 9 a.m.-10 p.m. May 17, Macomb Community College South Campus John Lewis Center, 14500 12 Mile Road, Warren, https://detroitmagic.club/michigan-magic-day-2025, tickets are $10+ for May 16 and $20+ for May 17.

Misc.

• Freedom Walk and Human Trafficking Resource Fair: 9 a.m. May 17, on Belle Isle, 99 Pleasure Drive, Detroit. Southeast Michigan 5K Freedom Walk and Human Trafficking Resource Fair, with 5K walk followed by resource fair, https://sparrowfreedomproject.org/5k-resource-fair.

• “Festival of Cars”: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 24, rain or shine, Rochester Municipal Park, 400 6th St, Rochester, annual classic car show hosted by Rochester Lions Club, register at www.rochesterlionsclub.org by May 21, $20 per car, 2000 or older, 248-860-4544.

• 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.

Museums

• Pontiac Transportation Museum: Grand opening of its Phase II expansion. The “Phase II Fanfare” celebration is May 17, at the museum, 250 W. Pike Street, Pontiac, open to the public. The day begins in the museum parking lot at 9 a.m. with the first-ever PTM Car Café, offering free coffee, donuts and cider, while supplies last. Owners of classic Pontiac, Oakland, and GMC vehicles are encouraged to display their cars on-site. as space allows. The museum opens at 10 a.m., $10 regular admission, Phase II FanFare Ceremony is at noon. From 1-5 p.m., local food truck vendors and live music, www.pontiactransportationmuseum.org.

• “Nothing Gold Can Stay”: 7:30-8:30 p.m. May 21, Hammond Planetarium at Henry Ford College, in the Science Building, Room J-102, constellations to see in spring, register at www.hfcc.edu/campus-life/planetarium, free.

• 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.

• The Science of Archimedes: Traveling exhibition through June 1, Cranbrook Institute of Science, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, https://science.cranbrook.edu/explore/exhibits/archimedes. 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.

• 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.

• The Rochester Hills Museum: Open for drop-in hours, Fridays and Saturdays, from noon-3 p.m. with guided tours of the Van Hoosen Farmhouse and Red House, starting at 1 p.m., 1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester Hills, www.rochesterhills.org/musprograms.

• 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.

• A River’s Rejuvenation: The Fish Story of Detroit is though mid-summer, at Dossin Great Lakes Museum, 100 Strand Drive, Belle Isle, Detroit. Designed as a traveling installation, it will also be displayed at the Belle Isle Nature Center and the Belle Isle Aquarium throughout the summer, detroithistorical.org.

• Ford Piquette Plant Museum: 461 Piquette Ave, Detroit. 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., noon, and 2 p.m., www.fordpiquetteplant.org, 313-872-8759.

• Ford House: Historic home of Eleanor and Edsel Ford, 1100 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Shores, www.fordhouse.org, 313-884-4222, www.fordhouse.org/events.

• 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.

• The Henry Ford Museum: 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.

• 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 is open through May, (collection of tyrannosaur skeleton casts, fossils, and life-size displays).

• 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” opening reception: 6 p.m. May 22.

• 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. The Underground Railroad in Oakland County traveling exhibit. Royal Oak Historical Society Speaker Series by local historian and Executive Director of Selfridge Military Air Museum, Steve Mrozek.

• 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. Bank of America and The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History are partnering to provide free admission to all museum visitors on the second Sunday of the month, June 8.

• The Zekelman Holocaust Center: 28123 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills. “The Evidence Room”, exhibit is through June 15, at The HC,  28123 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills, $10 per person or free with membership, www.holocaustcenter.org, 248-553-2400.

To submit an event, email to kblake@medianewsgroup.com. Allow two weeks’ notice for scheduled events.

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