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  • Through June 2

    Cranbrook Institute of Science

    39221 Woodward, Bloomfield Hills Oakland County

    Modern science owes a great deal to Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) the Italian scientist, astronomer, and mathematician. His discoveries enabled great paradigm shifts in science and paved the way for space travel in the 20th and 21st Centuries. This hands-on, interactive exhibition engages visitors by revealing the secrets of Galileo’s groundbreaking science through interactive experiments and exhibits. (248) 645-3200
  • Thu., May 9, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Fri., May 10, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

    The Mint At Michigan First Conference Center

    27000 Evergreen Road, Lathrup Village Detroit

    FREE

    Michigan First Credit Union has partnered with George Matick Buick GMC to help provide community members with top-of-the-line services as they shop for a new car. At the event, members can purchase pre-owned George Matick Buick GMC vehicles and receive up to 2% off their APR, with 45 days of no pay. Some restrictions apply and financing is subject to credit approval. View full details and terms on MichiganFirst.com George Matick Buick GMC is focused on giving the community the best price and experience. (800.664.3828)
  • Sundays, 12-5 p.m. and Wednesdays-Saturdays, 12-7 p.m. Continues through May 18

    Irwin House Gallery

    2351 Grand Blvd., Detroit Detroit

    FREE TO ATTEND

    Two dramatically-different solo exhibitions open on Saturday, May 4, 2024 and run thru May 18th at Irwin House Gallery. FAUXSTALGIA features the work of Bryan Gower in the gallery's main floor exhibition space (curated by Ivan Quiñones II), while Viniecia Farmer's RESILIENT HE(ARTS) features in the Red Room and on the upper level. Two colorful, creative shows! Two exciting, local emerging artists! One awesome space stretching the limits of its imagination! There is no entry fee to visit. Opening Reception: Saturday, May 4th, 6-10 pm. Hours: Weds-Sat 12-7 pm' Sundays 12-5pm thru Saturday, May 18, 2024. 313-932-7690
  • Wed., May 15, 7-11 p.m., Wed., May 22, 7-11 p.m. and Wed., May 29, 7-11 p.m.

    Aretha's Jazz Cafe

    350 Madison St., Detroit Detroit

    Woodbridge Pub is excited to announce the launch of its weekly music series, "Just Jazz & Blues​ ( & everything in between)," commencing every Wednesday night. Resident Players 1st Wed​s: Hazmat's improvisational music journey. 2nd Weds: Experience the soulful Jazz and Motown tunes of Faye Bradford. 3rd Wed​s Feel the blues with Tosha Owens, the Empress of Blues. 4th Weds:Enjoy a night with guitarist Jerome Clark. Our goal is to provide an unparalleled musical experience, celebrating jazz and blues traditions while introducing fresh performances." 3134624754
  • Thu., May 9, 8 p.m., Fri., May 10, 8 p.m., Sat., May 11, 6 p.m., Sun., May 12, 2 & 6:30 p.m., Wed., May 15, 2 & 8 p.m., Thu., May 16, 8 p.m., Fri., May 17, 8 p.m., Sat., May 18, 2 & 8 p.m. and Sun., May 19, 2 p.m.

    Meadow Brook Theatre

    207 Wilson Hall, Rochester Oakland County

    (248) 377-3300
  • Second Wednesday of every month, 7 p.m.

    Planet Ant Theatre

    2320 Caniff St., Hamtramck Detroit

    (313) 365-4948; (313) 365-0782 (FAX)
  • Mondays-Sundays, 10 a.m. Continues through July 14

    Detroit Historical Museum

    5401 Woodward Ave., Detroit Detroit

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    Museum Admission Charge

    Take a walk back in time to Detroit's first Jewish enclave, 1880-1930, where tradition and innovation rubbed shoulders in surprising ways. 248-915-0114, option 4
  • Wednesdays, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Continues through May 29

    Congregation Shaarey Zedek

    27375 Bell Road, Southfield Oakland County

    FREE

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    Yoga Moves MS will host FREE Yoga Moves Parkinson's weekly classes starting March 6, 2024 that are open to individuals of all abilities. Move at your own pace with the guidance of trained professionals focusing on improving breathing, balance, strength, flexibility, mood, and overall well-being. To RSVP, please call 248-417-5985 or visit: www.YogaMovesMS.org. 248-417-5985
  • Tuesdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through June 1

    University of Michigan Museum of Art

    525 S. State St., Ann Arbor Washtenaw County

    free

    In "Andrea Carlson Future Cache," a 40-foot-tall memorial wall towers over visitors, commemorating the Cheboiganing (Burt Lake) Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians who were violently burned from their land in Northern Michigan on October 15, 1900. Written across the walls above and around the memorial, a statement proclaims Anishinaabe rights to the land we stand on: “You are on Anishinaabe Land.” 734-764-0395
  • Through June 2, 1 p.m.

    Detroit Public Theatre

    3960 Third Ave., Detroit Detroit

    Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage serves up a savory story of resilience, redemption, and the healing powers of food in Clyde’s. The formerly incarcerated kitchen staff of a truck-stop sandwich joint are on a mission to create the perfect sandwich—and to move forward from past lives that were far from perfect. The Washington Post called this Pulitzer Prize-winning play a "highly entertaining comedy of kitchen nightmares". (313) 974-7918
  • Through June 26, 1-5 p.m.

    Janice Charach Gallery

    6600 W. Maple Rd., West Bloomfield Oakland County

    Michigan-based Mixed Media Artist Michelle Sider's latest mosaic, ‘Anna,’ is based upon a treasured image of Sider’s great-grandmother, a Russian immigrant, taken at age 16. This mosaic will be exhibited for the first time, beginning May 5, at The 5th Annual Michigan Regional Glass Exhibition, presented by Michigan Hot Glass and juried by Albert Young. An opening exhibition is 1-5 p.m. Sunday, May 5 at Janice Charach Gallery, 6600 W. Maple Road, in West Bloomfield. The event features local contemporary glass works by emerging and established artists. 248-432-5579
  • Through May 31

    Feldman Chevrolet of Highland

    3372 W HIGHLAND RD, Highland Oakland County

    With the requests for assistance from Lighthouse at an all-time high and supplies at their food warehouse reaching critically low levels, Feldman Automotive Group Dealerships across Southeast Michigan will become collection sites for anyone in the community to drop off non-perishable food donations for Lighthouse during the month of May. This time of the year food donations are in higher demand to help support children during summer break to aid with breakfast and lunches, both crucial meals they usually receive only during the school year. or online: https://my.lighthousemi.org/feldman/Donate 248-230-4052
  • Ongoing, 12 a.m.-11:59 p.m.

    FREE

    📢 Calling all WOLVERINE and SPARTAN Fans! Let's get the competition started early with a BATTLE OF THE FANS Photo Contest! We want to see which fans have more spirit! Now through Sept 22nd... 1. LIKE our Battle of the Fans post 2. SHARE our Battle of the Fans post 3. COMMENT with a picture of you in your team's gear Three winners will be selected to win swag from their favorite team! *Must LIKE, SHARE, and COMMENT to enter. 5862937800
  • Wednesdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

    Cranbrook Art Museum

    39221 N. Woodward Ave., P.O. Box 801, Bloomfield Hills Oakland County

    Museum Admission, Free on Thursdays

    "Constellations and Affinities: Selections from the Cranbrook Collection" is now open at Cranbrook Art Museum! Sampling from the Cranbrook Collection, this ongoing exhibition gathers a broad and eclectic sampling of objects made by artists, architects, and designers associated with Cranbrook Academy of Art. Arranged like a contemporary curiosity cabinet, the works on view span numerous media and represent a broad range of practices taught at the Academy. Works have been arranged in various constellations to compare and contrast certain affinities in materials, processes, and approaches among the artists while acknowledging the singular artistic vision of each maker. 2486453323
  • Tuesdays-Sundays, 1 p.m., Fridays, 6 p.m. and Saturdays, Sundays, 3 p.m.

    Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA)

    5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit Detroit

    Free

    313-833-7900
  • Tuesdays-Sundays

    University of Michigan Museum of Art

    525 S. State St., Ann Arbor Washtenaw County

    free

    Trace the fascinating and sometimes. troubling stories behind the world's most desired ceramics. The technology and taste for blue and white porcelain originated in China in the fourteenth century, and quickly set off a worldwide craze that lasted five hundred years. Installed across four different galleries at UMMA, this exhibition explores that history and tracks the influence of blue and white ceramics across the globe. (734) 764-0395; (734) 764-3731 (FAX)
  • Tuesdays-Sundays

    University of Michigan Museum of Art

    525 S. State St., Ann Arbor Washtenaw County

    free

    Following years of research into the Museum’s and University of Michigan’s relationships with Africa and African art collections, We Write To You About Africa is a complete reinstallation and doubling of the Museum’s space dedicated to African art. (734) 764-0395; (734) 764-3731 (FAX)
  • Tuesdays-Sundays

    University of Michigan Museum of Art

    525 S. State St., Ann Arbor Washtenaw County

    free

    This exhibition proactively engages with debates about restitution and the ethics of museums’ owning African heirlooms collected during the era of colonization. The investigation and research into 11 works of African art will be conducted publicly — visitors will have access to documents, photographs, and correspondence that will help UMMA develop a better understanding of each object’s history, grappling in real time with questions surrounding legal and ethical ownership of these artworks. Though complex, this project presents exciting opportunities for museum transparency and creating new pathways for relationship-building with partners in Africa and its diaspora. (734) 764-0395; (734) 764-3731 (FAX)
  • Tuesdays-Sundays

    University of Michigan Museum of Art

    525 S. State St., Ann Arbor Washtenaw County

    free

    "Unsettling Histories" rejects the simple narratives of our collection's past and forces us to examine whose history we prioritize and why. Organized as a response to the Museum’s recent acquisition of Titus Kaphar’s "Flay (James Madison)," this reinstallation of one of our most prominent gallery spaces forces us to grapple with our collection of European and American art, 1650-1850. (734) 764-0395; (734) 764-3731 (FAX)
  • Wednesdays, 8 p.m.

    Ghost Light

    2314 Caniff St., Hamtramck Detroit

    FREE

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  • Thu., May 9, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

    Anne Lee

    Barcelona, Spain, Barcelona Greater Jackson Area

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    The 13th International Conference on Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine Research is set to take place on May 09-10, 2024, in Barcelona, Spain. This conference serves as a platform for experts and researchers to delve into the latest developments and research findings in the field of cardiology and cardiovascular medicine. Attendees can expect a dynamic environment for knowledge exchange, networking, and discussions on cutting-edge advancements in heart health and medical research. The participate of Speaker, Delegate, Exhibitor, Silver Sponsor, E- Poster Presentation. 447362055154
  • Thu., May 9, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

    Jewish Senior Life Hechtman II Apartments

    6690 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Oakland County

    Free; registration required

    Jewish Senior Life is helping older adults create a secure financial future at a free “Dollars + Sense” Lunch and Learn event for the community on Thursday, May 9, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Hechtman Apartments. An estate planning attorney will talk about elder law and how to avoid common mistakes in estate planning and a financial instructor with Retirement Education Foundation will share information and tips to those nearing or already in retirement to develop comprehensive plans that best fit their needs. Lunch will be served. Seating is limited; registration required through Beth at 248-592-5026 or [email protected]. 248-592-5026
  • Thu., May 9, 1-2 p.m.

    Losing a parent is a unique loss. We become “adult orphans.” We lose part of our history. Join us as Debbie Vallandingham, Angela Hospice Director of Grief Care Services, shares insight into this impactful loss, its compounding factors, and how we can begin to heal our grieving hearts. This seminar is presented as part of the Angela Cares series. 734-464-7810
  • Thu., May 9, 6 p.m.

    Sanctuary Detroit

    2932 Caniff St., Hamtramck Detroit

  • Thu., May 9, 6-9 p.m.

    Grosse Pointe War Memorial

    32 Lake Shore Dr., Grosse Pointe Shores Detroit

    Join Junior Achievement of Southeastern Michigan (JASEM), a Detroit-based nonprofit organization that teaches financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and workforce readiness to youth and young adults ages 16-25, to celebrate local heroes for their superhero qualities and accomplishments that support our community. Students will co-host this annual signature event, honoring an Advocate, Entrepreneur, Educator, Volunteer, and Corporate Supporter of JASEM. Dollars raised will further JA's mission to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. 3139622550
  • Thu., May 9, 7 p.m.

    District 142

    142 Maple St., Wyandotte Detroit

  • Thu., May 9, 7 p.m.

    Magic Stick

    4120 Woodward Ave., Detroit Detroit

    (313) 833-9700
  • Thu., May 9, 7-10:30 p.m.

    Valentine Distilling Co.-Cocktail Lounge

    161 Vester Avenue, Ferndale Oakland County

    Join us for music, craft cocktails and stories as we unveil Detroit musician and author Dylan Dunbar's first published work, "Free Candy.' If you like The Twilight Zone, Black Mirror, and Tales From The Crypt, you won't be able to resist "Free Candy." The evening includes a set of Electrified Americana from Jennifer Westwood and the Handsome Devils, a listening preview of the upcoming album "Mad Man's World," photo ops with cover model and cult celebrity zombie "Dedd Fredd," plus art from photographer J.A. Dunbar
  • Thu., May 9, 7 p.m.

    Saint Andrew's Hall

    431 E. Congress St., Detroit Detroit

    313-961-6358
  • Thu., May 9, 7:30-9 p.m.

    Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle

    310 S. Troy, Royal Oak Oakland County

    Maz Jobrani is a comedian and actor who performs around the world and recently released a new standup comedy special THE BIRDS AND THE BEES that is now available for streaming on YouTube. As an actor, he was most recently seen playing the loveable "Fawz" on the CBS comedy SUPERIOR DONUTS. Happens on the following Dates: May 9, 2024, 7:30pm to 9:00pm Timezone: EDT May 10, 2024, 7:15pm to 8:45pm Timezone: EDT May 10, 2024, 9:45pm to 11:15pm Timezone: EDT May 11, 2024, 7:00pm to 8:30pm Timezone: EDT May 11, 2024, 9:30pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT 2485429900