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A Night of Laughter with Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Friends!

Sun., April 21, 7:30-11 p.m.

Royal Oak Music Theatre

318 W. Fourth St., Royal Oak Oakland County

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$125 comedy show, $500 or $1,000 preferred seating and after party

Stand-up

We are thrilled to host our second Night of Laughter comedy event! This is sure to be a hilarious night that you won’t want to miss. The evening will include the comic genius of Rob Schneider, Dave Landau, Heather Jay, Mike Binder, Tre Stewart, Erica Rhodes and other surprise guests! 248-399-3065
Celebrating the Art of BasBlue with PASC

Thu., April 18, 12-1:30 p.m.

BasBlue

110 E. Ferry, Detroit Detroit

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Free

Artist talk

Join us for a captivating panel and art reception as we proudly host the Progressive Art Studio Collective (PASC) showcasing their remarkable work featured on BasBlue's walls and scattered throughout southeast Michigan and beyond. The panelists include Alison Wong, the Director of Wasserman Projects, Anthony Marcellini, PASC Program Manager and Brent Mikulski, CEO of Services to Enhance Potential (STEP). Artists from PASC will also be joining the program! Mark your calendars for April 18th from 12:00pm - 1:30pm. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with organizations and artists to celebrate their impactful contributions to the community and art scene! This 313-474-1883
Meetup: What is Happening in Tech?!

Thu., April 18

Six Eleven

611 WEST PHILADELPHIA, DETROIT Detroit

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FREE

Q&A/Panel

Hear from industry scientists, computer programmers and activists about what is happening in tech right now and what we all need to know. We will cover the development of AI, learn about the impact of cryptocurrency, discuss tech colonialism, and how tech will affect the democratic process in 2024. Hear about the new age of AI weapons and AI surveillance, as well as the ideology of tech billionaires. +12482594029
Artist Exhibition - Birgit Huttemann-Holz

Thu., April 18, 4-8 p.m.

Posterity Art Gallery

17005 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe Wayne County

Free

Art Exhibition

Birgit's energetic works show a lush world, where nature is in constant celebration. Her lyrical abstractions reflect an intense relationship with the surrounding landscape, an intimate experience of wilderness with mirrors the alluring and alarming self. She had exhibited nationally and internationally, winning multiple awards nationwide. She was awarded the Female Lifetime Achievement Award | Art Comes Alive | ADC Fine Art Gallery, Cincinnati, Ohio. In 2022, Birgit was selected for the NG Art Creative Residency in Provence, France. Join us for Birgit's artist reception on April 18th from 4pm-8pm. Complimentary wine and lite bites will be available. Don't miss 313-884-8105
The New Divas

Thu., April 18, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

The Music Hall

350 Madison Ave., Detroit Detroit

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Live/Concert

In a spellbinding concert event, captivating singers will redefine “diva” for a new generation. From the hit PBS performance filmed in Vienna, the cast of The New Divas is arriving on North American stages. When the concert experience arrives at the Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts Hall, these superstar singers will perform the best of Broadway, opera, and some of the most popular songs of all time accompanied by the Michigan Philharmonic. The New Divas will showcase the awesome talents of world-renowned performers who demand to be seen – and heard! (313) 887-8503; (313) - (FAX)
Emo Orchestra featuring Escape the Fate

Thu., April 18, 8-9 p.m.

FIM Capitol Theatre

140 E 2nd Street, Flint Flint

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$40 - $85

Live/Concert

This show features a band from the resurgent emo genre - paired with a thoughtfully curated, world-class orchestra. This spring, Emo Orchestra welcomes ESCAPE THE FATE as the featured guest. The setlist includes four songs from the featured artist’s catalog, in addition to 13-15 other hits from the genre. Fans will hear ESCAPE THE FATE perform their own hits, along with songs by Evanescence, My Chemical Romance, Good Charlotte, and many more. Genesee County residents receive 30% off – discount applied at checkout. (810) 237-7333
THIS THURSDAY AT BAKER'S KEYBOARD LOUNGE

Thu., April 18, 8-11 p.m.

Baker's Keyboard Lounge

20510 Livernois Ave., Detroit Detroit

$15

Live/Concert, Food, Drink

Nate Topo will be back at the world's oldest jazz club with Phil Hale on keys and Sam Melkonian on drums. Join them for a unique music experience at one of the most iconic venues in Detroit. Baker's has not only been continuously running since 1934, some of the most legendary musicians have performed on its stage, including Louis Armstrong, Nat King Cole, Billie Holiday, and Miles Davis. Stop by this Thursday night for an unforgettable night of jazz and funk classics. 313-345-6300
The Squirrels

Thu., April 18, 8 p.m., Fri., April 19, 8 p.m., Sat., April 20, 8 p.m., Sun., April 21, 2 p.m., Wed., April 24, 2 p.m., Thu., April 25, 8 p.m., Fri., April 26, 8 p.m., Sat., April 27, 8 p.m., Sun., April 28, 2 p.m., Wed., May 1, 2 p.m., Thu., May 2, 8 p.m., Fri., May 3, 8 p.m., Sat., May 4, 6 p.m. and Sun., May 5, 2 p.m.

Tipping Point Theatre

361 E. Cady St., Northville Detroit

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$39

Performance

The Squirrels is a fast-paced, witty dark comedy for our times (by the playwright of the Tony Award® nominated play Hand to God). Sciurus, the patriarch of a family of gray squirrels, has collected enough nuts to last ten winters. When a group of starving fox squirrels begs him to share his hoard of food, animosity erupts into ferocious war. The Squirrels is a wild, rollercoaster ride about a family of squirrels (yes, squirrels) as they face the challenges of climate change and the changes amongst their scurry – no creature comes out unscathed! 248-347-0003
Josh Blue

Thu., April 18, 7:30-9 p.m., Fri., April 19, 7:15-8:45 & 9:45-11:15 p.m. and Sat., April 20, 7-8:30 & 9:30-11 p.m.

Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle

310 S. Troy, Royal Oak Oakland County

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$35.00

Stand-up

Following his groundbreaking win on NBC’s Last Comic Standing in 2006, Josh Blue has risen through the ranks to become a well-established headliner at venues throughout the world. In 2018, Josh crushed his set on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. In the same year, he was honored with a performance at the William H. Macy Gala at the prestigious Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal, Canada. He wrapped up 2018 by recording his fifth hour special at his home club, Comedy Works in Denver, CO. 2485429900
Just Lead: Advancing Racial Equity Leadership Awards - Nominations Open

Through May 1, 12 a.m.

The Icon

200 Walker St, Detroit Detroit

Benefit, Exhibits

New Detroit Inc., the nation’s first racial justice coalition that works toward racial equity and dismantling systemic racism, has announced it is accepting nominations for its inaugural “Just Lead: Advancing Racial Equity 2024 Leadership Awards.” Just Lead is New Detroit’s annual leadership conference that celebrates and informs leaders in racial equity. The awards are open to leaders in Michigan with an emphasis on impact in Southeast Michigan. New Detroit will recognize five leaders from the above categories at its annual Just Lead Conference on October 17, at a luncheon at the Icon, Detroit. 248-417-5246
Breaking Boundaries Senior Exhibition

Tuesdays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Continues through April 27

Ford Hall Gallery

Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti Detroit

Free

Art Exhibition

Ford Gallery is excited to present Breaking Boundaries- a diverse and exploratory group exhibition featuring work made by the seniors of Eastern Michigan University’s School of Art & Design. The results of our artists’ years-long experimentations are being shown from Thursday, April 4th to Saturday, April 27th. The show—with an opening reception on Wednesday, April 10th from 4:30-7:30pm— features work completed for upper level Art Studio courses by senior level students. The Ford Gallery is located in Ford Hall on Eastern Michigan’s Campus. Gallery Hours: Tuesday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Wednesday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Thursday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (734) 487-1268
Andy T's Urban Vision 2001-2024

Mondays-Fridays, Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through April 21

Stamelos Gallery Center, UM-Dearborn

4901 Evergreen Road, Dearborn Detroit

Free to the public

Art Exhibition

Andy T's Urban Vision is the first mid-career retrospective of Detroit-based installation artist Andrew W. Thompson, popularly known as “Andy T.” As a sculptor, Thompson gives new life to discarded objects such as tires, grocery bags, plastic bottles, and mailing envelopes, thereby integrating questions of environmental, social, and economic sustainability into the context of art. Treating art as a “fundamental life-organizing principle,” the artist observes, researches, and interprets how everyday items circulate, shape, and express social beliefs and cultural customs. 313-593-5087
The Nature of Art Exhibit

Through May 6, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

PARC Art Gallery

650 Church Street, Plymouth Michigan

FREE

Art Exhibition

Mother Nature and all her grandeur is on display at the PARC Art Gallery. 60 original and unique art works by 31 local artists showcase flora and fauna. Free parking. The public is invited to our Meet the Artists Reception on April 3 from 5pm to 7 pm. Talk to the artists featured in the current exhibit while enjoying FREE live music, wine and nibbles. Event information is at https://fb.me/e/1kRiC70C0 The best entrance to see the show is via the main parking lot entrance (Door 24/Activities Entrance). The hallway to the left of this entrance is the gallery space. 7346460038
Andrea Carlson Future Cache

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

Art Exhibition

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
POP CULTURE TRIVIA (with a Retro Spin)

Third Thursday of every month, 8-10 p.m. Continues through Nov. 15

Bowlero Lanes & Lounge

4209 Coolidge Hwy., Royal Oak Oakland County

Vintage, Game, Drink

POP CULTURE TRIVIA, every THIRD Thursday of each month. This game has a retro spin and covers the decades of 70’s-2000’s touching on music, movies, TV, books, celebrities, advertising, toys + games and news events that shaped the decades! Your trivia host, Scott Zumberg, will ask a series of questions over 7 rounds, and tally up scores between rounds with a prize going to the winner at the end. You can organize into teams or if you don’t have a team, you can play individually. Trivia begins at 8pm. Table seating limited! Bar and counter seating also available. Free. 18+ (248) 549-7500
Battle of the Fans

Ongoing, 12 a.m.-11:59 p.m.

FREE

Football

📢 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
Constellations & Affinities: Selections from the Cranbrook Collection

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

Art Exhibition

"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
Around the World in Blue and White: Selections from the William C. Weese Collection of Chinese Ceramics

Tuesdays-Sundays

University of Michigan Museum of Art

525 S. State St., Ann Arbor Washtenaw County

free

Art Exhibition

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)
We Write to You About Africa

Tuesdays-Sundays

University of Michigan Museum of Art

525 S. State St., Ann Arbor Washtenaw County

free

Art Exhibition

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)
Wish You Were Here: African Art and Restitution

Tuesdays-Sundays

University of Michigan Museum of Art

525 S. State St., Ann Arbor Washtenaw County

free

Art Exhibition

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)
Unsettling Histories: Legacies of Slavery and Colonialism

Tuesdays-Sundays

University of Michigan Museum of Art

525 S. State St., Ann Arbor Washtenaw County

free

Art Exhibition

"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)
Dueling Pianos: An Interactive Entertainment Experience

Thursdays, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

AXIS Lounge

1777 3rd St, Detroit Detroit

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Performance

The AXIS Lounge at MGM Grand Detroit features 'Dueling Pianos' interactive performances, taking center-stage every Thursday night from 8 p.m. to midnight. With its combination of audience participation and top-class entertainers at the keyboards, the Dueling Pianos experience is never the same show twice, and audiences are encouraged to bring their suggestions to the floor to make each evening’s playlist the centerpiece of a unique entertainment experience. There is no admission fee for performances and events at AXIS Lounge, All attendees must be 21 and over and will be required to provide identification. 877-888-2121
Tonight vs Everybody: Open Mic Comedy

Thursdays, 9-10:30 p.m.

The Independent Comedy Club at Planet Ant

2320 Caniff Ave., Hamtramck Detroit

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$5 Suggested Donation

Stand-up

A weekly open mic featuring both local amateurs and touring professionals. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. and the show begins at 9 pm.. The evening always ends with karaoke in the attached Ghost Light Bar! Doors and Sign up 8:30 p.m. Show at 9 p.m. $5 suggested donation. Attached bar Ghost Light opens at 7 p.m.
Karaoke Night at Ghost Light!

Thursdays, 10 p.m.

Ghost Light

2314 Caniff St., Hamtramck Detroit

Karaoke/Open Mic, Drink

Thursdays | Ghost Light | FREE Every Thursday, come through for a tune or two (or three, or four) — hosted by our resident karaoke babe Jerry Everett + Apollo Entertainment Systems! bar opens 7p | 21+
Handcrafters Spring Fling Handmade Market

Fri., April 19, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sat., April 20, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Embassy Suites Hotel

19525 Victor Parkway, Livonia Detroit

$4.00

Marketplace

The perfect opportunity to brush off that cabin fever and experience the senses of spring inside the annual Spring Fling Handmade Market. Ranked in the top 100 shows in the US, it is the perfect chance to stock up on gifts, garden art, seasonal décor, fashion, and more! (734) 462-6000
BasBlue Sexual Assault Awareness Month Resource Fair

Fri., April 19, 1-4 p.m.

BasBlue

110 E. Ferry, Detroit Detroit

Benefit

BasBlue is partnering with local organizations that work to prevent, educate and care for those who have been affected by sexual assault and domestic violence. We welcome all to stop by and learn about the resources that may be helpful for yourself or loved ones. (313) 474-1883
Orchestra Sono Presents 'Playing It Forward'

Fri., April 19, 7-9 p.m.

Bloomfield Township Public Library

1099 Lone Pine Rd., Bloomfield Hills Oakland County

Admission is Free

Live/Concert

Orchestra Sono invites you join us for an evening of classical favorites from four famous masters, and the opportunity to discover how creative influence played a role in shaping the success of each famous composer. 248-642-5800
Shakespeare Behind Bars Screening

Fri., April 19, 7:30-9 p.m.

FIM Capitol Theatre

140 E 2nd Street, Flint Flint

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$20 - $55

Live/Concert

Pre- and post-screening discussion/Q&A with Curt Tofteland Winner of numerous festival awards and a Sundance Film FestivalGrand Jury nomination, SHAKESPEARE BEHIND BARS follows a year in the life of the renowned Shakespeare Behind Bars troupe at Luther Luckett Correctional Facility in Louisville, Kentucky. SHAKESPEARE BEHIND BARS is a film by Hank Rogerson and Jilann Spitzmiller. Rogerson and Spitzmiller are a husband and wife team that has collaborated on projects for over 30 years, including the award-winning documentaries STILL DREAMING, HOMELAND and CIRCLE OF STORIES. Genesee County residents receive 30% off – discount applied at checkout. (810) 237-7333
Whose Live Anyway?

Fri., April 19, 7:30-10 p.m.

The Temple Theatre

201 N. Washington, Saginaw Greater Saginaw Area

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$49-59

Improv

Prepare to laugh until you cry when four of the world’s most masterful improv artists take you on the high wire act of comedic acrobatics. The rapid-fire wit and non-stop jokes will have your sides splitting and begging for mercy…and also begging for more. The Temple Theatre will welcome Ryan Stiles and Greg Proops, both seen on ABC’s “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” as well as Jeff B. Davis and Joel Murray. If you are a “Whose Line?” fan, get ready for the same relentless laughter that you grew to love, but without the commercial breaks! 989-754-7469
Cafe Violeta: Gabino Palomares (MX) Sobeida Martinez (Venezuela) Subverso (Det/Chile)

Fri., April 19, 8-11 p.m.

Garage Cultural

4670 Junction Ave, Detroit Wayne County

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10.00

Live/Concert

A legend in Mexican folk music comes to Detroit this Friday. Gabino Palomares, whose compositions portray Mexican/Latin American society in all its complexity. A part of a generation that created political-cultural movements such as the New Latin American Song. Songs like “La Maldición de Malinche” denounce injustices, war, and amplify voices of workers, youth, women, indigenous peoples and all oppressed. As part of his world tour, Gabino will present “Cantos para Continuar” and share views of the current reality in Mexico. Also featured will be Venezuelan music with Sobeida Martinez and the Spanish-language rap of Vicente Duran (SubVerso). 313-475-7414
Hannah O'Brien and Grant Flick at Wiltsie's

Fri., April 19, 8-10 p.m.

Wiltsie's

21 North Main Street, Clarkston Michigan

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$15 - $25

Live/Concert

Wiltsie's is thrilled to welcome the incredible duo of Hannah O'Brien and Grant Flick for an unforgettable evening of music. This is a unique night you won't want to miss! Schedule of the Evening 7 30PM - Doors open 8 00PM - First set 8 45PM - Intermission 9 15PM - Second Set 1 000PM - Music ends 000-000-0000
The Real Drag Queens of Bingo

Fri., April 19, 8-10:30 p.m.

Sophia's Banquet Center / Grizzly's Wyandotte

1519 Oak Street, Wyandotte Detroit

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$15-$20

Improv, Drag show

The Real Drag Queens of Bingo… Enjoy the comedy antics of your 3x favorite entertainers. This show blends standup comedy, drag performances and bingo. Price includes 12 bingo cards to play 2 per game. Doors open 6pm for open seating. Reserved VIP table upfront is available. This show has been running over 6 years. Bar and food available at additional cost. text 586-557-6095