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Watch a screening of Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse while listening to a soundtrack that blends symphonic orchestral music with hip-hop. It will feature live musicians and turntables featuring a DJ scratcher live on stage.
Event cost: $29-plus
Event time: 3 p.m. Sept. 24, 2023
Parents can see The Satin Doll Revue elect Nina Simone Neal performing her solo performance for the Dinah Washington Tribute.
Event cost: $35
Event time: 7-10 p.m. Aug. 14, 2023
Enjoy the 24th Annual Billie Holiday Revue featuring Sky Covington at the Aretha's Jazz Cafe in the Music Hall. Performing the tribute of Lady Day is none other than, Detroit Music Award Recipient for Outstanding Jazz Vocalist, Ms. Sky Covington and her amazing band, Club Crescendo.
Event cost: $35
Event time: 7-10...
Join Cranbrook Art Museum for their next Poolside Performance featuring Na Bonsai. Poolside Performances are an exploration of experimental music, movement and mark-making. Bring your own blankets and chairs.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 17, 2023
Come out to Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle to see five comedy legends in the third, fourth or fifth-act of their careers.
Event cost: $20
Event time: 7:30-9 p.m. Aug. 16, 2023
Enjoy Ann Arbor YMCA's third annual LGBTQ+ Family & Friends Dinner Dance in celebration of Ann Arbor Pride. This family friendly event will feature arts and crafts, photo opportunities, music, free food provided by Fed Up Ministries, refreshments and more. For all ages. A YMCA membership is not needed...
See Oakland Homeschool Music (OHMI)'s performance of Beauty and the Beast to Waterford Mott Performing Arts Center.
Event cost: $14/advanced ticket, $16/at the door ticket
Event times: 7 p.m. July 28-29, 2023
Come see Cam Rowe, Kevin Johnson, Mike Geeter, Robert Jenkins, Ricarlo Williams and Tam White at this comedy show.
Event cost: $20
Event time: 7:30-9 p.m. Aug. 23, 2023
This event is a comedy collective of five of the region's top female comics as they perform at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle.
Event cost: $20
Event time: 7:30-9 p.m. Aug. 9, 2023
Parents can enjoy a night out with their friends or spouse to see Cam Rowe at at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle.
Event cost: $15-$20
Event time: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 7:15 p.m. Friday and 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17-19, 2023
Each month Mobile Dueling Pianos will be on-site in Festival Park with a free high-energy, interactive rock n roll, comedy show. Bring your own chair or blanket. For all ages.
Event cost: Free
Event times: 6-9 p.m. July 29, Aug. 26, 2023
Families can bring their little one to Music and Me at The Village of Rochester Hill for a free music and me program on select Wednesdays. Bring a blanket. For ages 0-5.
Event cost: Free
Event times: 10-11 a.m. July 5; Aug. 16, 23, 30, 2023