On sale now
• Motor City Comic Con: May 16-18, at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, bi-yearly event, www.MotorCityComicCon.com, ticket prices vary.
On sale noon Jan. 29
• Nine Inch Nails: Aug. 22, Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, ticket prices vary.
On sale 10 a.m. Jan. 31
• Tusk-Fleetwood Mac tribute: March 22, Flagstar Strand Theatre, 12 N. Saginaw St., Pontiac, venue presale starts at 10 a.m. Jan. 29, ticketmaster.com, ticket prices vary.
• Tina Fey and Amy Poehler: April 4, The Fox Theatre, Detroit, ticket prices vary.
• Guy Manoukian: May 23, Fox Theatre, Detroit, ticket presales began Jan. 28, ticket prices vary.
• Simple Minds: June 21, Pine Knob Music Theatre, Independence Twp., with Modern English and Soft Cell, ticket presales begin at 10 a.m. Jan. 29, ticket prices vary.
• Totally Tubular Festival: July 20, Meadow Brook Amphitheatre, Rochester Hills, featuring Right Said Fred, Men Without Hats, Haircut100, and The Tubes, lineup subject to change, ticket prices vary.
• Earth, Wind & Fire: Aug. 2, Fox Theatre, Detroit, ticket prices vary.
• Katy Perry: Aug. 3, Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, ticket presales begin at 10 a.m. Jan. 29, ticket prices vary.
• Lord Huron: Aug. 9, Meadow Brook Amphitheatre, Rochester Hills, ticket prices vary.
• Tedeschi Trucks Band, Gov’t Mule: Sept. 10, Pine Knob Music Theatre, Independence Twp., ticket presales began Jan. 28, ticket prices vary.
• Jason Aldean: Second show added Sept. 12, ticket presales begin Jan. 29, ticket prices vary.
On sale 10 a.m. Feb. 7
Dispatch: June 26, Meadow Brook Amphitheatre, Rochester Hills, featuring John Butler (with band), G. Love & Special Sauce and Donavon Frankenreiter, ticket prices vary.
On sale 10 a.m. Feb. 21
Dave Matthews Band: July 9, Pine Knob Music Theatre, Independence Twp. Online ticket presale for members of the DMB Warehouse Fan Association began Jan. 28, at https://davematthewsband.com/warehouse.
Canceled
• Rod Wave: Feb. 1, Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, 313presents.com, ticket prices vary. 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
• ZOSO – Led Zeppelin Experience: Jan. 31, District 142, 142 Maple St., Wyandotte, doors at 7 p.m., ages 21+, district142live.com, $20-$30+.
• Devin Scillian & Arizona Son: 8 p.m. Jan. 31, The Roxy, 401 Walnut Blvd., Rochester, 248-453-5285, www.theroxyrochester.com, doors at 7 p.m., ages 21+, $30+.
• MICHELLE: Jan. 31, The Magic Bag, 22920 Woodward Ave., Ferndale, www.themagicbag.com, doors at 7 p.m., all ages, $20+ adv.
• Momford & Son: Jan. 31, Blind Owl, 456 Harbor Street, New Baltimore, www.blindowlrestaurant.com.
• Canceled Rod Wave: Feb. 1, Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, with Moneybagg Yo, Toosi, Lil Poppa, Dess Dior & Eelmatic, 313presents.com, ticket prices vary. Tickets will be refunded at original point of purchase. Tickets purchased by phone or online will be automatically refunded.
• Neil Diamond Legacy Starring Jay White: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 1, Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, 44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Twp., www.macombcenter.com, $41-$59+.
• CG5: Feb. 1, The Shelter, 431 E Congress St., Detroit, www.saintandrewsdetroit.com, livenation.com, ticket prices vary.
• David Gray, Sierra Spirit: 7 p.m. Feb. 1, Masonic Temple Theatre, 500 Temple St., Detroit, www.themasonic.com, ticket prices vary.
• Family Tradition Band: 8 p.m. Feb. 1, Younger’s Showroom, 120 S. Main, Romeo, ages 21+, www.youngersromeo.com, $25+.
• Dave Bennett Quartet: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 2, River Raisin Center for the Arts, 114 S. Monroe St., Monroe, 734-242-7722, www.riverraisincentre.org, gen adm.-$21+.
• Brass Band: 3 p.m. Feb. 2, Oakland University Varner Recital Hall, 371 Varner Drive, Rochester, www.oakland.edu/smtd, $10 general adm.
• Kelsea Ballerini, Sasha Alex Sloan: 7 p.m. Feb. 4, Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• Vanessa Collier: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 5, Token Lounge, 28949 Joy Road, Westland, 734-513-5030 or tokenlounge.com, $15-$80+.
• Jessica Lea Mayfield: Feb. 5, The Magic Bag, 22920 Woodward Ave., Ferndale, www.themagicbag.com, doors at 7 p.m., all ages, $22+ adv.
• Stephen Kellogg: 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Feb. 6, at 20 Front Street, Lake Orion, 248-783-7105, www.20frontstreet.com, doors at 5:30 p.m. for first show, 8 p.m. for second show, all ages, $38+ each.
• YEMAN: 7 p.m. Feb. 6, Hawk Theatre, 29995 W. 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, TheHawkTheatre.com, $15 adv., $20 at the door.
• George Clinton and the Parliament Funkadelic: 8 p.m. Feb. 6, Sound Board at MotorCity Casino, Detroit, 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.
Festivals/Shows
• Winter Blast Royal Oak: Jan. 31-Feb. 2, (4-11 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday) in and around The Rink at Royal Oak at Centennial Commons in downtown Royal Oak, presented by the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort, outdoor winter activities, food, live local music, family activities. Admission to the festival and many of its activities are free, www.winterblast.com.
• Winterfest: Noon-2 p.m. Feb. 1, Berkley Community Center Lawn, 2400 Robina, Berkeley, Berkley Parks & Recreation, ice sculptures, fire pit, petting farm, children’s activities, warming area, www.berkleymich.org.
• Lake Orion Ice Fest: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 1, downtown Lake Orion, activities including live ice carving viewing, scavenger hunt, S’mores Station Fire Pit, family-friendly activities, https://downtownlakeorion.org.
• Shiver on the River Eco Fair: Feb. 1, Belle Isle, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. inside the Dossin Great Lakes Museum, Winter Birding Caravan from 9 a.m. to noon. Pre-registration for winter birding is required. The Belle Isle Nature Center will host event activities from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Nature Center, https://belleislenaturecenter.org, free admission.
• Detroit Boat Show: Feb. 1-8, Huntington Place (formerly Cobo), 1 Washington Blvd., Detroit, detroitboatshow.net, general admission-$14, ages 12 and younger free with adult, free admission for all active military, police and firefighters.
• “Southfield Celebrates Black History Month”: Kick-off event is 4-8 p.m. Feb. 1, in the Southfield Pavilion, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, featuring performances, discussions on Black history, culture and creativity, and vendors, admission is free, suitable for ages 12+, www.cityofsouthfield.com. The Walk Through History display is open 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Feb. 1-28, with informational signs describing influential African Americans throughout Southfield and world history, admission is free.
• Lunar New Year Celebration: Feb. 2, at Mon Jin Lau Restaurant, 1515 E Maple Road, Troy, www.eventbrite.com/e/the-chinese-new-year-celebration-at-mon-jin-lau-restaurant-all-ages-tickets-1130053152399?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl, 248-689-2332, $85/adult, $40 child.
• Antiques Twelve Mile Roadshow: 7 p.m. Feb. 8, Hawk Theatre, 29995 W. 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, TheHawkTheatre.com, $20 adv., $25 at the door, beer and wine to purchase for ages 21+, ticket price will include the informal appraisal of one hand-held item.
• Black History Celebration with Amen Ra Dancers and Drummers: 7 p.m. Feb. 9, Hawk Theatre, 29995 W. 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, TheHawkTheatre.com, $15 adv., $20 at the door.
• Fireworks and Flannels event: Feb. 15 at Waterford Oaks County Park, 1702 Scott Lake Road, Waterford Twp. Participants are invited to wear flannel for the 1K/5K Flannel Fun Run. The 1K Run begins at 3:30 p.m. and the 5K Fun Run/Walk kicks off at 4 p.m. The cost is $15 for the 1K and $25 for the 5K. Each participant will receive a medal and T-shirt while supplies last. Register by scanning the QR code on the Fireworks and Flannels Flyer posted at OaklandCountyParks.com. The event will also feature free activities for everyone. Fireworks are at 8 p.m.
Theater
• “Hadestown” musical: Through Feb. 2, Fisher Theatre, Detroit, www.broadwayindetroit.com, ticket prices vary.
• “Footloose”: Through Feb. 2, Meadow Brook, at Meadow Brook Theatre, on the campus of Oakland University, 248-377-3300, www.mbtheatre.com, ticket prices vary.
• “Clue” comedy: Feb. 4-9, Fisher Theatre, Detroit, www.broadwayindetroit.com, ticket prices vary.
• “Confederates”: Feb. 6-March 16, Detroit Public Theatre, 3960 3rd Ave., Detroit, www.detroitpublictheatre.org, 313-974-7918, ticket prices vary.
• “The Glass Menagerie”: Feb. 7-16, Marlene Boll Theatre, 1401 Broadway St., Detroit, presented by Detroit Mercy Theatre Company, www.udmercy.edu/life/theatre, ticket prices vary.
• “Five Women Wearing the Same Dress”: Through Feb. 8, St. Dunstan’s Theatre, 400 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Hills, www.StDunstansTheatre.com, presented by St. Dunstan’s Theatre Guild, $22 general adm., rated PG-16.
• “Men Are From Mars-Women Are From Venus Live”: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 8, Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, 44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Twp., theater and stand-up, www.macombcenter.com, $34–$49+.
• “Young Frankenstein” musical: Feb. 12-20, Oakland University Varner Studio Theatre, 371 Varner Drive, Rochester, www.oakland.edu/smtd, $25+ general admission.
• “The Angel Next Door” comedy: Feb. 12-March 9, Meadow Brook Theatre, on the campus of Oakland University, 248-377-3300, www.mbtheatre.com, ticket prices vary.
• “Halftime with Don”: Through Feb. 16, Tipping Point Theatre, 361 E Cady St., Northville, www.tippingpointtheatre.com, ticket prices vary.
Art
• Drop-in Workshop: Quilt Design is 6-8:30 p.m. Jan. 31, noon-4 p.m. Feb. 1-2, Detroit Institute of Arts, Art-Making Studio, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, www.dia.org.
• Deck Art 2025: Downtown Rochester is calling all artists youth and adult to participate in downtown Rochester’s annual Skateboard Art Competition & Exhibition Deck Art 2025. Artists are asked to provide their unique work on a blank skateboard deck. Winning pieces will be picked in each category by a panel of judges, and prizes awarded. Registration is Feb. 1-April 11 (while supplies last), and the event takes place on May 15-16, www.downtownrochestermi.com/deck-art.
• Rochester Hills Public Library presents ““DIA Behind the Seen: In Our Own Voice” at 7 p.m. Feb. 4 at 500 Olde Towne Road in Rochester. A representative from the Detroit Institute of Arts to discuss the creative contributions of African Americans from the 19th century through the present day. This event is open to the public. Registration is required at www.rhpl.org or 248-656-2900.
• “Snow Crash Nebula” Live DJ Event: 7 p.m.-midnight, Feb. 8, Baldwin Public Library Atrium, 300 W Merrill St, Birmingham. Celebration of art installation with DJs and electronic musicians, curated as a response to an 80-foot-long modular art installation by Detroit artist Michael Andrews with collaborators David Bloom and co-producer Laura Whitesides and library staff. Advance registration is requested at www.baldwinlib.org/calendar to register, ages 21+. Tickets are $10+, refreshments will be on sale.
• “Snow Crash Nebula” artist panel: Baldwin Public Library to host an artist panel discussion online and in-person at 7 p.m. Feb. 11, 300 W Merrill St, Birmingham, about the “Snow Crash Nebula” art installation and double vinyl album. Attendees can hear from artist Michael Andrews, collaborators David Bloom and Laura Whitesides host, www.baldwinlib.org/calendar to register.
• “A Place for All People”: Smithsonian poster exhibit is through Feb. 14, at The SHAC, 125 S. Main, Milford, www.milfordshac.org.
• “Pushing Boundaries”: Exhibit featuring seven Michigan multimedia artists is now open through March 5, at Janice Charach Gallery, 6600 W. Maple, West Bloomfield Twp. Artist talk featuring Nanci LeBret Einstein and several of the other artists is 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 16, admission is free, www.Charachgallery.org. Regular hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday to Thursday.
• Chris Schanck “A Surreality”: Exhibit through Feb. 23, The Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD), 4454 Woodward Ave, Detroit, https://mocadetroit.org, open Wednesday through Sunday.
• How We Make the Planet Move: Through March 2, The Detroit Collection Part I, Detroit-based artists and designers, featuring Subtleism” Neha Vedpathak with Agnes Martin and Toshiko Takaezu “Worlds Within,” cranbrookartmuseum.org, general admission-$10, free for ArtMembers.
• Sacred Masses: Through March 8, Library Street Collective, 1274 Library St.. Detroit, open Wednesday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m., lscgallery.com.
• Karri Bloemer exhibit: Through March 14, Farmington Hills City Hall, 31555 W. Eleven Mile Road. The exhibit, “Drawings of Birds in Southeast Michigan and Beyond.” Visitors can view the exhibit during City Hall’s regular hours, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Most of the artwork on display is available for purchase, 248-699-6709.
• Warp and Weft-Technologies within Textiles: Exhibit through April 12, The Shepherd, 1265 Parkview St., Detroit. Hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday, https://lscgallery.com/the-shepherd-bio.
• Tiff Massey-“7 Mile + Livernois”: Exhibit through May 11, 2025, Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, dia.org.
• 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
• 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.
Artist/writer submissions
• Get published: Are you a writer? A photographer? An illustrator? A cartoonist? An artist of another kind? A creative person with your own style? If so, we’d like to showcase your work! Submit at t.ly/michcall.
Beats, continued
• Shane Smith & The Saints: Feb. 7, Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 W 4th St. Royal Oak, www.royaloakmusictheatre.com, 248-399-3065, ticket prices vary.
• Tennessee Whiskey tribute bands: Feb. 7, District 142, 142 Maple St., Wyandotte, tribute to Chris Stapleton and Ultimate Eric Church Experience, doors at 7 p.m., ages 21+, district142live.com, $18+.
• Smells Like Nirvana with Dead Original: Feb. 7, The Magic Bag, 22920 Woodward Ave., Ferndale, www.themagicbag.com, doors at 7 p.m., all ages, $20+ adv.
• ABBA Revisited: 8 p.m. Feb. 8, Andiamo Celebrity Showroom, 7096 E. 14 Mile Road, Warren, andiamoshowroom.com, doors at 7 p.m., $35-$65+.
• Captured Detroit-Journey Tribute: 8 p.m. Feb. 8, Younger’s Showroom, 120 S. Main, Romeo, ages 21+, www.youngersromeo.com, $25+.
• That Arena Rock Show: Feb. 8, District 142, 142 Maple St., Wyandotte, doors at 7 p.m., ages 21+, district142live.com, $18-$28.
• Galentine’s Day Party with The Dan Rafferty Band: 8 p.m. Feb. 8, The Roxy, 401 Walnut Blvd., Rochester, 248-453-5285, www.theroxyrochester.com, doors at 7 p.m., ages 21+, $30+.
• Lauren Sanderson, Kami Kehoe: Feb. 10, The Loving Touch, 22634 Woodward Ave., Ferndale, 248-820-5596, thelovingtouchferndale.com, all ages, doors at 7 p.m., $25+.
• Silverstein: Feb. 12, Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 W 4th St. Royal Oak, www.royaloakmusictheatre.com, 248-399-3065, ticket prices vary.
• Valentine’s Day Dinner Show: Feb. 14, featuring Your Generation in Concert, Andiamo Celebrity Showroom, 7096 E. 14 Mile Road, Warren, andiamoshowroom.com, $79 dinner and show, $25 show only, doors for dinner guests at 6 p.m.
• Parallel Fifth – Valentines Day Show: 8 p.m. Feb. 14, The Roxy, 401 Walnut Blvd., Rochester, 248-453-5285, www.theroxyrochester.com, doors at 7 p.m., ages 21+, $30+.
• Brian Vander Ark: 8 p.m. Feb. 15, at 20 Front Street, Lake Orion, 248-783-7105, www.20frontstreet.com, doors at 7:30 p.m., $30+.
• Royal Oak Blues Band: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Feb. 15, Brine Oyster House, 15033 Kercheval, Gross Pointe Park, https://www.facebook.com/brineoysterhouse.
• Matthew Ball-The Boogie Woogie Kid: 2 p.m. Feb. 16, Farmington Community Library, 32737 W 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, Hit Love Songs, register at www.farmlib.org or 248-553-0300.
• Hulvey: 7 p.m. Feb. 21, Pike Room at The Crofoot, 1 S. Saginaw, Pontiac, all ages, https://thecrofoot.com/events, $25-$55+.
• Stephen Day: Feb. 22, The Blind Pig, 208. S. 1st St., Ann Arbor, https://blindpigmusic.com.
Choruses
• “Guardians of Harmony”: 3 p.m. Feb. 9, Central United Methodist Church, 3882 Highland Road, Waterford Twp. Rochester Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, fundraiser for Tuesday Musicale of Greater Pontiac, www.tuesdaymusicaleofgreaterpontiac.org.
• Rochester Community Chorus: The Rochester Community Chorus announces its spring 2025 rehearsal and concert schedule. New singers are welcome. Rehearsals are held on Monday evenings at 7:45 p.m., in the sanctuary of St. Mary of the Hills Church. The chorus will present “Songs for the Spring” at 7:30 p.m. May 3 at St. Mary of the Hills Church, 2675 John R Road, Rochester Hills. Admission is $15 at the door and includes appetizers and beverages.
Classical/Orchestra
• Prokofiev’s Final Symphony: Jan. 31-Feb. 2, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra Hall, 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit, dso.org, $20+.
• Macomb Symphony Orchestra: Feb. 2, Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, 44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Twp., www.macombcenter.com, $25 general admission.
• Detroit Metropolitan Youth Symphony: 2 p.m. Feb. 2, Hawk Theatre, 29995 W. 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, TheHawkTheatre.com, $15 adv., $20 at the door, $6-students.
• Fabiola Kim and Amy I-Lin Cheng: 3 p.m. Feb. 16, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 620 Romeo Street, Rochester, violin and piano, Harmony in the Hills Concert Series, tickets at https://stpaulsrochester.org.
• Steinway Piano Recital-Hanbo Ma: 3-4 p.m. Feb. 23, Cranbrook House, 380 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Hills. Register for tickets by Feb. 19 at https://housegardens.cranbrook.edu/events/steinway-piano-recitals, $50 general admission, $25-students.
Comedy/Magic
• One Night Stans: Greg Morton-Jan. 30-Feb. 1; Jason Russell-Feb. 6-8; at 4761 Highland Road, Waterford Twp., www.onenightstans.club, 248-249-1321, ages 18+, ticket prices vary.
• Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle: Ron Taylor-Jan. 30-Feb. 1; Don McMillan-Feb. 2; Drew Thomas-Feb. 6-8; at 310 S. Troy St., Royal Oak, www.comedycastle.com, 248-542-9900, ages 18+, ticket prices vary.
• Rickey Smiley: 8 p.m., Feb. 1, Sound Board at MotorCity Casino, Detroit, 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• Comedy For a Cause with Drew Thomas: 6-9 p.m. Feb. 5, Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, 310 S. Troy St., Royal Oak, www.comedycastle.com, 248-542-9900, ages 18+, to benefit The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit, ticket prices vary.
• “Do the Knowledge”: Feb. 7-22, stand-up, sketch comedy, Ant Hall, Planet Ant Theatre, 2320 Caniff St, Hamtramck, tickets are $30 at planetant.com/events or $35 at the door.
• David Anthony: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 8, River Raisin Center for the Arts, 114 S. Monroe St., Monroe, 734-242-7722, www.riverraisincentre.org, magician and comedy hypnotist, gen adm.-$20+.
• Mike Geeter, Melanie Hearn: 7 p.m. Feb. 13, The PLAT, 47 N Saginaw St., Pontiac, https://samroseent.com/test-events, $20+.
• Daniel Martin, magician: Feb. 14 and Feb. 21, The Treasury, 30 N. Saginaw St., Suite #300, Pontiac, $59+ (ages 18+), https://drinksanddeceptions.com.
Dance
• Dancing With The Stars- Live!: 7:30 p.m., Feb. 6, Fox Theatre, Detroit, 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• Shen Yun Chinese dance: Feb. 7-9, Detroit Opera House, www.shenyun.com/detroit/detroit-opera-house, ticket prices vary.
Film
• February Film Festival: 7-8:30 p.m. Fridays in February at The Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, Calf Barn, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester Hills, rochesterhills.org/museum, $8 general admission, $5 seniors and students.
• Detroit Film Theatre at Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, dia.org, ticket prices vary.
• 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.
• 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 showings of some of the newest film releases on Sunday and Wednesday afternoons in February. Also sensory-friendly showings Feb. 1 and Feb. 12. Winter Kids Film Series is offered Jan. 31-March 20, with $3 tickets. Emagine will also be showing a variety of African American influenced films through Feb. 28, with $5 tickets.
• 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
• Comedy Night: 6 p.m. Feb. 5, The Italian American Club, 39200 Five Mile Road, Livonia, comedians including Motown Mark Dabiero and music, benefiting Michigan Philharmonic, includes full dinner, music and comedy performances, motownmark.com, $65+.
• Young Professionals Trivia Night: 7-8:30 p.m. Feb. 6, CJ Mahoneys, 3260 S Rochester Road, Rochester Hills, $20 adv. by Jan. 30, at https://cfound.org/youngpros, $30 afterward, or at the door, limited capacity event. Community Foundation of Greater Rochester Young Professionals. For information, contact Maria Willett at mariajwillett@gmail.com.
• Casino Night benefit for the West Bloomfield Educational Foundation, is 7-11 p.m. Feb. 7, Glen Oaks Golf Club, 30500 13 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, www.wbef.org, $50-$150, includes gaming chips, food including dessert.
• Cocktails for a Cause: Friends of Foster Kids charity gala is Feb. 7, Royal Park Hotel, strolling dinner, bourbon and martini tastings, cigars, and dueling pianos, tickets at https://25royalparkgala.givesmart.com, $150+.
• Galentine’s Comedy Gala: 8 p.m. Feb. 12, Belle’s Lounge by Valentine Distilling Co., 161 Vester Ave, Ferndale, doors and silent auction at 7 p.m., two-item order minimum, https://bit.ly/4grn714, benefit for the Detroit Creativity Project, admission is $35+.
Ice arenas
• Suburban Ice Rochester: 52999 Dequindre Road, Rochester, www.suburbanicerochester.com, admission prices vary, helmets recommended.
• The Rink at Royal Oak: Open through Feb. 17, at Centennial Commons Park, festive lights, royaloakholidays.com, weather permitting.
• Riley Park Ice Rink: downtown Farmington open through February, 23600 Liberty St., Farmington, www.downtownfarmington.org, open daily, weather permitting, free admission, https://farmgov.com/Community/Parks-and-Recreation/Riley-Park-Ice-Rink.
• The Rink at Stine Community Park: Open daily through March 16, at 241 Town Center, at the corner of Town Center and Civic Center Drive at the City of Troy Civic Center Campus, free admission, skate rentals are $3 residents, $5 non-residents, https://rec.troymi.gov/parks___facilities/the_rink/index.php, weather permitting.
Misc.
• Winter Houseplant Sale: Feb. 7-8, Cranbrook House & Gardens, 380 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Hills, https://housegardens.cranbrook.edu/events/winter-houseplant-sale, free admission.
• “Elevate Your Well-Being” seminars: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 19 and March 26, Emagine Palladium, 209 Hamilton Row, Birmingham, hosted by co-founders of holistic wellness company Live Well Lead Well, Melissa Coulier and Melanie Samuels. Tickets are $50+ each, online at www.emagine-entertainment.com, at the Emagine Palladium box office, or on the Emagine App.
Museums
• Bank of America customers receive free admission: Feb, 1-2, and the first weekend of each month to museums and cultural institutions across the country, including Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History, Michigan Science Center, Arab American National Museum, Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, and Motown Museum, bit.ly/2NvmECM.
• Cranbrook Institute of Science, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, https://science.cranbrook.edu/explore/programs/events, general admission: $14, $10.50 for ages 2-12 and seniors 65+, free for children under age 2.
• 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.
• Dossin Great Lakes Museum: 100 Strand Drive, Belle Isle, Detroit, 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., 12 p.m. and 2 p.m., www.fordpiquetteplant.org, 313-872-8759.
• Ford House, 1100 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Shores, 313-884-4222, fordhouse.org.
• 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 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. Mi-Sci Nominated for 10Best Science Museum by USA Today. Public voting available until noon Feb. 10, voters must be 18+, vote at https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/travel/best-science-museum-2025. The Michigan Science Center extends “Tyrannosaurs – Meet the Family” exhibit through May, (collection of tyrannosaur skeleton casts, fossils, and life-size displays).
• Monroe County Museum: 126 S Monroe St., Monroe, monroemi.gov.
• Motown Museum, 2648 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit, motownmuseum.org, 313-875-2264.
• Pontiac Transportation Museum: 250 W. Pike St., Pontiac. Admission to the museum is $10, $8 for seniors and veterans, $6 for children ages 6-12, free for children ages 5 and younger. 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, 7-8:30 p.m. first Thursday of the month, free.
• 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.
• 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. “The Evidence Room”, exhibit 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.
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