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From Illumination Entertainment, the studio that brought you "The Secret Life of Pets" comes an animated comedy about finding the music that lives inside all of us. "Sing" stars Academy Award winner Matthew McConaughey as Buster Moon, an eternally optimistic koala who puts on the world's greatest singing competition...
The Your Generation party band plays, kids go to town with bounce houses, face painters and balloon twisters, plus enjoy fireworks to celebrate the park's ribbon cutting and city's 50th.
Kick off your summer by spending an evening with the Michigan Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, Flute Choir and Chamber Winds as they perform a free concert at Kellogg Park in Downtown Plymouth. Featuring a selections from some of your favorite movies and some pops from the 50’s and 60’s, this...
On Saturday, June 30, join the Michigan Philharmonic at 7 p.m. for an exciting evening featuring patriotic music and pops. Grab your favorite lawn chair, find that perfect patch of grass, settle in and spend the night with the Michigan Phil.
The performance will include:
The Star Spangled Banner
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Chicago Samba, led by Mo Marchini, brings its authentic sound and dance mixed with the flavor of Carnaval to The Cube for a taste of tropical Brazil not to be missed.
You're invited to join Scott Memorial United Methodist Church for an afternoon of worship and praise, featuring gospel recording artist Mary Wynn and comedian Crystal P. Refreshments will be served.
Kids will learn acting and improv through a variety of games, activities and skits. Kids will also learn a song and dance from a popular Broadway show. We offer a fun, friendly, casual, and noncompetitive environment. Ages 8-18. Advance registration is required. To register, please contact us at actingoutkids@yahoo.com
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Listen to musical performances and try your hand at playing the violin, banjo, cello or other stringed instruments. Registration required.
This annual features more than 200 events in nearly four weeks. Kid-friendly options include a screening of Encanto on June 12 and Pokémon Detective Pikachu on June 16. Check out the KidZone for more.
Event cost: free/outdoor shows, costs vary/indoor concerts
Event time: Vary by date; June 10-July 13, 2022
Entercom’s 99.5 WYCD Detroit’s Country (WYCD-FM) will host its annual “99.5 WYCD Hoedown” at DTE Energy Music Theatre. The event will feature a headlining performance by Brantley Gilbert and feature acts across three stages, including main stage performances from Joe Nichols and Caylee Hammack, plus a surprise guest you...
Music comes alive at KinderConcert, a 30-minute concert designed especially for children ages five and under. No worries about wiggly tots sitting still for a concert – they’ll dance and move while listening to the music. Then, they’ll be mesmerized by hearing a story being told with musical accompaniment....
Stop by the library for a free bag of popcorn and a popular, newly-released family movie on the big screen. Everyone is welcome. Registration is not required.
