* Jane's Addiction, Love and Rockets: Canceled, previously scheduled for Sept. 20, Meadow Brook Amphitheatre. Tickets can be refunded at point of purchase. Tickets purchased by phone or online will be automatically refunded.
* Night of Knockouts XXXII: Dec. 27, Sound Board at MotorCity Casino, Detroit, ticket prices vary.
* "Six, The Musical": Jan. 7-12, The Fisher Theatre, Detroit, BroadwayInDetroit.com, ticket prices vary.
* "The Big Show": Jan. 19, Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, featuring Glorilla, Sexyy Red, BossMan Dlow, Rob 49, Tee Grizzley, Big Boogie, Tay B and Snap Dogg, lineup subject to change, ticket prices vary.
* Bret Michaels: Feb. 27, Sound Board, Detroit, ticket prices vary.
* Sebastian Maniscalco: March 22, Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, ticket prices vary.
* Deftones, The Mars Volta, Fleshwater: April 1, Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, ticket prices vary.
* Thomas Rhett: Aug. 8, 2025, Pine Knob Music Theatre, Independence Twp., ticket prices vary.
* Luenell, Finesse Mitchell: April 11, Sound Board, Detroit, ticket prices vary.
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.
* Clutch, Rival Sons, Fu Manchu: 7 p.m. Sept. 20, Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre, Sterling Heights, 313Presents.com, ticket prices vary.
* New Wave Nation tribute: 7-10 p.m. Sept. 20, tribute to 80's New Wave Music, Wildwood Amphitheater, 2700 Joslyn Ct., Orion Twp., https://orion.events, bring lawn chairs or blanket, no outside food or beverage, $20+.
* Flowers-a tribute to Earth, Wind, & Fire: 8 p.m. Sept. 20, Aretha's Jazz Cafe, 350 Madison St., Detroit, hosted By Mike Bonner, doors at 7:30 p.m., https://jazzcafedetroit.com, $25+.
* Megadeth, Mudvayne and All That Remains: 6:30 p.m. Sept. 21, Pine Knob Music Theatre, Independence Twp., 313Presents.com, ticket prices vary.
* Conan Gray, Maisie Peters: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 21, Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre, Sterling Heights, 313Presents.com, ticket prices vary.
* Lalah Hathaway: 8 p.m. Sept. 21, Sound Board at MotorCity Casino, Detroit, 313Presents.com, ticket prices vary.
* December '63-music of Franki Valli and the Four Seasons: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 21, Macomb Center for the Performing Arts- Main Stage, 44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Twp., www.macombcenter.com, 586-286-2222, $39-$69+.
* Shovels & Rope: 7 p.m. Sept. 21, The Magic Bag, 22920 Woodward Ave., Ferndale, www.themagicbag.com, all ages, $30+ adv.
* "A Standard Affair-Supper & Song": Sept. 21 at Andiamo Bloomfield, 6676 Telegraph Rd., Bloomfield Twp. and Sept. 28 at Andiamo Riverfront, 400 Renaissance Center A-03, Detroit, featuring Aaron Caruso and The Cliff Monear Trio, dinner at 6:30 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Tickets are $120+, includes a four-course meal. Alcohol is not included, www.andiamoitalia.com.
* Daniel Champagne: 6 p.m. Sept. 21, with Vinnie Paolizzi, Gabe Lee and Jack Mckeon, at 20 Front Street, Lake Orion, 248-783-7105, www.20frontstreet.com, doors at 5:30 p.m. all ages, $25+.
* Stone Sound Collective Peace Day Concert: 8 p.m. Sept. 21, led by Oakland University Professor Mark Stone, at Varner Recital Hall, 371 Varner Drive, Rochester Hills, in celebration of the International Day of Peace, free admission.
* Leonid & Friends: 6:30 p.m. Sept. 21, Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 W 4th St. Royal Oak, www.royaloakmusictheatre.com, 248-399-3065, ticket prices vary.
* Vampire Weekend, Cults: 7 p.m. Sept. 23, Meadow Brook Amphitheater, Rochester Hills, 313Presents.com, ticket prices vary.
* The National, The War On Drugs, Lucius: 6:45 p.m. Sept. 25, Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre, Sterling Heights, 313Presents.com, ticket prices vary.
* Big Daddy Kane: 8 p.m. Sept. 25, Sound Board at MotorCity Casino, Detroit, 313Presents.com, ticket prices vary.
* Amenra: 7 p.m. Sept. 25, The Crofoot Ballroom, 1 S. Saginaw, Pontiac, all ages, https://thecrofoot.com/events, $30+.
* Funky Ferndale Art Fair: Sept. 20-22, (Friday 4-7:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m., Sunday 11a.m.-6 p.m.), more than 140 juried artists and authors, west of Woodward on Nine Mile. It is joined by the DIY Street Fair, which is on the east side of Woodward, www.funkyferndaleartfair.com, free admission. Parking at any of the downtown lots or in the DOT parking structure on Troy Street west of Woodward.
* Oktoberfest: 3-10 p.m. Sept. 21, Our Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2225 E. 14 Mile Road in Birmingham, with live music from 6-10 p.m. by Michigan's premier German band, Die Dorfmusikanten, the Redeemer Brass from 3-6 p.m., dancing, German foods, German beer and wine to purchase, 248-646-6100, www.oslcoktoberfest.com, free admission.
* Annual Art in the Village: Sept. 21-22, (10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday), Depot Park, west of Main St. (M-15), Clarkston, juried art show, vintage market, food trucks, children's crafts, music, presented by Clarkston Community Historical Society, free admission, www.clarkstonhistorical.org. (Paid parking in city lots 11 a.m.-9 p.m., on Saturdays, free parking in city lots on Sunday, PassportParking.com).
* Michigan Antique Festival: Sept. 21-22, Midland County Fairgrounds, 6905 Eastman Ave., Midland, vintage market, classic car show, admission is $10 per person for a weekend pass and children 11 and under admitted free, www.miantiquefestival.com.
* Milford Historical Society's Annual Antique Tractor Show: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 22, in the parking lot of Huron Valley State Bank, 130 S. Milford Road, Milford, featuring a display of vintage tractors, raffle of prizes donated by local businesses to raise funds for the Oakland County 4H club. All tractor registrants will receive a free lunch. Admission to the Antique Tractor Show is free, and raffle tickets are $5.
* 60th Bloomfield Charity Antiques and Collectibles Show: Sept. 27-28 (10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday), Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, 1100 Lone Pine Road (at Telegraph Road), Bloomfield Hills, proceeds to benefit Gifts For All God's Children, www.giftsforallgodschildren.org.
* North Gratiot Cruise & Craft Fair: Sept. 28, parking lot of Value City Furniture/Kohl's, 50400 Gratiot Ave., New Baltimore, www.cruisegratiot.com. Chesterfield 5K, presented by New Baltimore Lions Club, newbaltimorelions.com.
* Haven Hill Festival: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 28, at Edsel and Eleanor Fords' former Haven Hill Estate, Highland State Recreation Area, 5200 Highland Road (M-59), White Lake Twp. The event features vintage Ford cars, vintage baseball game, brass band, history exhibits, self-guided tours of the Haven Hill Lodge grounds, and food, www.fohravolunteers.org, free admission with state park passport.
* Common Ground's Birmingham Street Art Fair: Sept. 28-29, (10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday), Shain Park, 270 W Merrill St., Birmingham, produced by The Guild of Artists and Artisans, 100 artists, silent art auction to benefit Common Ground, art activities for kids and adults, live music, and food, www.theguild.org/fair/common-ground-art-fair.
* Renaissance Festival: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. themed weekends, Saturdays and Sundays, through Sept. 29, (also Sept. 27), at 12600 Dixie Hwy., Holly, entertainment, jousting, vendors, www.michrenfest.com, 248-634-5552, parking pass required, ticket prices vary.
* Taste of Clarkston: Noon-6 p.m. Sept. 29, Main Street in downtown Clarkston, free admission, live music, entertainment, purchase tickets at event for food from local restaurants and food vendors, (10 tickets for $10). Parking and shuttle buses available at Clarkston High School, Clarkston Junior High, and Renaissance High School, https://business.clarkston.org/events/details/26th-annual-taste-of-clarkston-1799.
* "The Yellow Boat": Sept. 19-22, (7:30 p.m. Sept. 19-21 and 2:30 p.m. Sept. 22), Rochester Christian University, 800 W. Avon Road, Rochester Hills, $5 for students and $18 for adults, www.rcu.edu/rcu-theatre-music.
* "The Best Laid Plans": Sept. 20-Oct. 5, Farmington Players Barn, 32332 W 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, $26 for adults and $24 for seniors and students, www.farmingtonplayers.org.
* "The Book Club Play" by Karen Zacarías: Sept. 20-Oct. 6 (8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays), The Inspired Acting Company, 1124 E. West Maple Road, Walled Lake, 248-863-9953, www.InspiredActing.org, $35 and $30 (under 30/over 65).
* "Memphis the Musical": Through Sept 22, Birmingham Village Players, 34660 Woodward Ave, Birmingham, https://birminghamvillageplayers.com, $30.
* "Grand Horizons": Sept. 25-Oct. 20, Tipping Point Theatre, 361 E Cady St., Northville, www.tippingpointtheatre.com, ticket prices vary.
* "Fat Ham": Sept. 26-Nov. 3, Detroit Public Theatre, 3960 Third St., Detroit, 313-974-7918, www.detroitpublictheatre.org, $49+.
* Grosse Pointe Theatre's Take Ten: Playwriting workshop series beginning Sept. 28, for anyone interested in learning the art of writing a ten-minute play. Space is limited. Register at https://ci.ovationtix.com/35435/production/1212021.
* Drop In Workshop: Doodle Art is 6-8:30 p.m. Sept. 20, Detroit Institute of Arts, Art-Making Studio, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, www.dia.org.
* Design Day: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 21, at Cranbrook Art Museum, presented in partnership with Detroit Month of Design. Activities include hands-on art-making for all ages, curator-led tours of the exhibition, "A Modernist Regime: Cuban Mid-Century Design" and a panel discussion on graphic design, 248-645-3323 https://cranbrookartmuseum.org.
* "The Art of Dining-Food Culture in the Islamic World": Exhibit opens Sept. 22, Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, dia.org.
* "A Modernist Regime: Cuban Mid-Century Design": Through Sept. 22, Cranbrook Art Museum, Art Lab, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, cranbrookartmuseum.org, general admission-$10.
* Watercolor Painting for Everyone: 12:30-3 p.m. Sept. 24-Nov. 26, Waterford Recreation Center, 5640 Williams Lake Road, Waterford Twp., www.waterfordmi.gov/parks, 248-674-5441, $100+ residents, $105+ non-residents.
* Art in Autumn: Opening reception is 5-7 p.m. Sept. 27, exhibits through Oct. 31, Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center, 1516 S. Cranbrook Road, Birmingham, Michigan Ceramics 2024, (Michigan Ceramic Art Association's biennial showcase and competition); Bernadine Rais-Souvenirs; and BBAC Ceramic and Metal Students group exhibit, BBArtCenter.org, free admission.
* Farmington Area Arts Awards: Sept. 28, public reception is at 6:30 p.m. and ceremony at 7 p.m. at The Hawk Theatre Blackbox, 29995 W. 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills. Winners of the 2024-2025 Farmington Area Arts Awards include: Debbie Lim, Craig Nowak, Peter Brandal and Richard Adam. Tickets are free to reserve at TheHawkTheatre.com.
* "Florilegium & Fairy Tales"-Lori Zurvalec: Through Nov. 1, Color | Ink Studio, 20919 John R Road, Hazel Park, open 1 to 5 p.m., Wednesday to Saturday, and at other times by appointment, and at ColorInkStudio.com, 248-398-6119. Artist Talk is 2-3 p.m. Oct. 13.
* "Constructing Futures": Exhibit through September, 1001 Woodward Avenue, Detroit. Constructing Futures AI is supported by: College of Architecture and Design, Lawrence Technological University, https://constructingfutures.design.
* Tiff Massey-"7 Mile + Livernois": Exhibit through May 11, 2025, Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, dia.org.
* 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.
* The Hawk Makerspace: The Hawk - Farmington Hills Community Center, featuring craft space, specialized equipment including a laser cutter, 3D printer, and sewing lab. Makerspace users may purchase passes to use the equipment during Open Studio hours. Classes are also offered, fhgov.com/play,-explore-learn/the-hawk/amenities/makerspace.
* Drop-in Design: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, self-guided art-making activities in the Cranbrook Art Museum, Art Lab, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, cranbrookartmuseum.org, general admission-$10.
* University of Michigan Museum of Art, 525 South State St., Ann Arbor, 734-764-0395, umma.umich.edu, ticket prices vary.
* DIA Inside|Out: High-quality reproductions of artworks from the DIA's collection are at outdoor venues throughout Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties, through October, https://dia.org/events/insideout-2024. The city of Rochester is participating, for locations visit www.downtownrochestermi.com/dia-insideout.
* Cranbrook on the Green: Artist-designed mini-golf is open during regular museum hours, weekends in September. One round of mini-golf is $15 adult non-members, includes admission to Cranbrook Art galleries, $8 for ages 12 and younger, Cranbrook Academy of Art, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, register for a time slot at https://cranbrookartmuseum.org/mini-golf.
* Trippie Redd: 7 p.m. Sept. 26, The Fillmore, 2115 Woodward Ave, Detroit, www.thefillmoredetroit.com, ticket prices vary.
* Sabrina Carpenter, Amaarae: 7 p.m. Sept. 26, Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, 313Presents.com, ticket prices vary.
* Kaytranada, Channel Tres and Lou Phelps: 7 p.m. Sept. 26, Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre, Sterling Heights, 313Presents.com, ticket prices vary.
* Korn, Gojira and Spiritbox: 6:30 p.m. Sept. 27, Pine Knob Music Theatre, Independence Twp., 313Presents.com, ticket prices vary.
* The Ultimate Queen Celebration: Sept. 27, Flagstar Strand Theatre, 12 N. Saginaw St., Pontiac, 248-309-6445, www.flagstarstrand.com, ticket prices vary.
* The Airborne Toxic Event: 7 p.m. Sept. 27, Saint Andrews Hall, Detroit, livenation.com, ticket prices vary.
* Garth Tribute: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27, Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, 44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Twp., www.macombcenter.com, 586-286-2222, $39-$69+.
* Pretoria,The Doozers: Sept. 27, The Loving Touch, 22634 Woodward Ave., Ferndale, 248-820-5596, thelovingtouchferndale.com, all ages, doors at 7 p.m., $15+.
* (hed)PE: 7 p.m. Sept. 28, Diesel Concert Lounge, 33151 23 Mile Road, Chesterfield, www.dieselconcerts.com, ticket prices vary.
* Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters: 7 p.m. Sept. 29, at The Roxy, 401 Walnut Blvd., Rochester, 248-453-5285, www.theroxyrochester.com, doors at 6 p.m., ages 21+, ticket prices vary.
* Aaron Berofsky & Christopher Harding: 3 p.m. Sept. 29, St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 620 Romeo St., Rochester, Harmony in the Hills presents Aaron Berofsky, violin, and Christopher Harding, piano, $20 for adults and $10 younger than 18, https://stpaulsrochester.org.
* Matt Watroba: 2-3 p.m. Sept. 29, Music @ Main, West Bloomfield Twp. Public Library, 4600 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield Twp., doors at 1:30 p.m., https://wblib.org, free.
* Gatecreeper: 7 p.m. Oct. 1, El Club Detroit, 4114 W. Vernor Hwy., https://elclubdetroit.com, $36.03.
* Blood, Sweat & Tears: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4, Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, 44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Twp., www.macombcenter.com, 586-286-2222, $50-$69+.
* Air Supply: 8 p.m. Oct. 4, Music Hall Center, 350 Madison St., Detroit, www.musichall.org, ticket prices vary.
* Tokyo Police Club: 7 p.m. Oct. 9, Saint Andrews Hall, Detroit, livenation.com, ticket prices vary.
* Little River Band: 8 p.m. Oct. 11, at Music Hall Center, 350 Madison St., Detroit, www.musichall.org, ticket prices vary.
* Picture Book Launch Party!: 1:35 - 3:30 p.m. Sept. 21, at The Detroit Shoppe, Somerset Collection, Troy, https://setsailpress.eventbrite.com.
* Nicholas Sparks book signing: 6 p.m. Sept. 25, The J-Detroit, 6600 West Maple Road, West Bloomfield Twp. Nicholas Sparks will be in conversation with Neal Rubin and sign copies of "Counting Miracles," www.schulerbooks.com/event/counting-miracles-nicholas-sparks, tickets required, $32+.
* Rochester Community Chorus seeks new members: New singers welcome for fall/winter 2024 season. Rehearsals are held at 7:45 p.m. Mondays starting Sept. 9, in the sanctuary of St. Mary of the Hills Catholic Church, Rochester Hills, rochestercommunitychorus.org.
* Troy Community Chorus seeks new members: Registration will take place in the choir room at Troy Athens High School, 4333 John R. Road, Troy, from 6:30-7:30 on Sept. 17, followed by rehearsals from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Rehearsals are held 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays through the season. Cost is $45/individual or $80/couple. Interested singers should enter through the East entrance on John R Road, www.troycommunitychorus.com.
* Dearborn Community Chorus fall season: 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays beginning Sept. 10, Henry Ford College MacKenzie Fine Arts Center, room F-113, www.dearbornchorus.com, register at www.dearborntheater.com/events.
* 313 Presents seeks local choirs for holiday shows: Registration is open now for local choirs and glee clubs to perform at select holiday performances of the 2024-25 Fox Theatre Series. To participate, call 313 Presents Group Sales at 313-471-3099.
* DSO-The Music of Queen: Sept. 20-21, Orchestra Hall, 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit, dso.org, $20-$77+. Conductor Brent Havens, Detroit Symphony Orchestra and a full rock band.
* European Salon Recital: 3-4 p.m. Sept. 22, "Beautiful Music by Women Composers" Cranbrook House: 380 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Hills, https://housegardens.cranbrook.edu/events/2024-09/european-salon-recital-beautiful-music-women-composers, ticket prices vary.
* Zuill Bailey, cello and Awadagin Pratt, piano: 7:30-9 p.m. Sept. 21, Seligman Performing Arts Center, 22305 West 13 Mile Road, Beverly Hills, www.chambermusicdetroit.org/2024-25/bailey-pratt, tickets are $30-$75+. Senior and student discounts available.
* Balourdet Quartet with Astrid Schween: 7:30-9 p.m. Oct. 5, Seligman Performing Arts Center, 22305 West 13 Mile Road, Beverly Hills, www.chambermusicdetroit.org, $30-$75+. senior and student discounts available.
* One Night Stans: Billy Ray Bauer-Sept. 19-21; Billy Gladwell-Sept. 26-28; at 4761 Highland Road, Waterford Twp., www.onenightstans.club, 248-249-1321, ages 18+, ticket prices vary.
* Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle: Phil Hanley-Sept. 19-21; Kevin Lepine, hypnotist-Sept. 24; Cam Bertrand-Sept. 26-28; at 310 S. Troy St., Royal Oak, www.comedycastle.com, 248-542-9900, ages 18+, ticket prices vary.
JB Smoove: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 22, Sound Board at MotorCity Casino, Detroit, ticket prices vary.
* "No Balls" Comedy Ball: 12:30-5 p.m. Sept. 29, Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle, 310 S. Troy St., Royal Oak, comedy event to raise funds for two local charities, $125 tickets include comedy show and buffet dinner, https://nbcb.weebly.com, for questions, call 586-914-1623.
* Thursday Night Concerts in the Park: 7-9 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 26, LaFontaine Family Amphitheater, 195 N Main St, Milford, www.meetmeinmilford.com, food to purchase, no pets allowed.
* Music is Main & Center concert series: 7-9 p.m. Saturdays, through Sept. 28, downtown Northville Town Square, www.downtownnorthville.com.
* Family Fun Zone Movies and Concerts: 7 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 10, Wildwood Amphitheater, 2700 Joslyn Court, Orion Twp., www.Orion.events, bring lawn chairs or blankets, free admission.
* Live music: 5-9 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays through Sept. 26; and 1-7 p.m. Sept. 21; Festival Park at The Village of Rochester Hills, 104 N. Adams Road, Rochester Hills, bring lawn chairs and blankets, TheVORH.com.
* Disney On Ice-"Mickey's Search Party": Sept. 19-22, Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, 313Presents.com, ticket prices vary.
* Flamenco: 2 p.m. Sept. 28, Macomb Center for the Performing Arts- Main Stage, 44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Twp., www.macombcenter.com, 586-286-2222, presented by Compañeros de Flamenco, learn and participate in the rhythms of Roma culture, free, but tickets required.
"Close Your Eyes": Sept. 20-22, Detroit Film Theatre at the Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, dia.org, ticket prices vary.
* Batman Day Package: Sept. 21, National Batman Day, at Emagine Canton, Emagine Novi, Emagine Rochester Hills, Emagine Birch Run, The Riviera Powered by Emagine, $25 includes tickets to each of the films, "Batman Begins", "Dark Knight," and "Dark Knight Rises," an 85 oz. popcorn tub and small drink that can be refilled. www.Emagine-Entertainment.com.
* Manhattan Short Film Festival 2024: 6-9 p.m. Sept. 27, after-hours at the Northville District Library, 212 West Cady St, Northville, www.northvillelibrary.org, 248-349-3020, register at https://northvillelibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/msff-manhattan-short-film-festival.
* Manhattan Short Film Festival 2024: 2-5 p.m. Sept. 28, at the Northville District Library, 212 W Cady St, Northville, www.northvillelibrary.org, register at https://northvillelibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/msff-manhattan-short-film-festival-2.
* Sensory-friendly film screenings: Sunday and Wednesday afternoons throughout September, at select Emagine Theatres, Emagine-Entertainment.com, ticket prices vary.
* Farmington Civic Theater, 33332 Grand River Ave., Farmington, www.theFCT.com.
* Milford Independent Cinema: 945 E Summit St., Milford, milfordcinema.org/tickets, $5+.
* Redford Theatre, 17360 Lahser Road, Detroit, redfordtheatre.com, ticket prices vary.
* Crafts on the Clinton Fundraiser: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sept. 20, Farmers Market Pavilion, Dodge Park, 40400 Utica Road, Sterling Heights, art and food vendors, live music, local breweries and wineries along the banks of the Clinton River. Proceeds support Clinton River Watershed Council, www.crwc.org/crafts. Early bird tickets are $45 and include samples of beer or wine, food, Designated driver tickets are $15. Attendees must be 21+. Clinton River Watershed Council fall rain barrel sale is through Sept. 16 and can be ordered at www.crwc.org/rain-barrel-sale, and picked up at Crafts on Clinton.
* "Shaken, Not Stirred" fundraising event is from 6:30-10 p.m. Sept. 26, at M1 Concourse, in Pontiac (https://m1concourse.com). James Bond themed event with cars from the James Bond film series, valet parking, culinary delights, drawing, one drink ticket, fundraiser to benefit Team Guts, to help provide fitness programs and summer camps to those with special needs and disabilities. Register at https://teamguts.betterworld.org/events/shaken-not-stirred, VIP ticket $175+.
* National Council of Jewish Women, Michigan will host its annual Women of Vision fundraising event on Sept. 26 at Adat Shalom Synagogue (29901 Middlebelt Road, Farmington Hills, featuring keynote speaker Rebekah Gregory, a survivor of the Boston Marathon bombing. For tickets, visit ncjwmi.org/women-of-vision.
* Shades Of Pink Foundation Annual Comedy Event: 5:30-8 p.m. Oct. 1, The Community House in Birmingham, www.shadesofpinkfoundation.org/events-2-1/2024-annual-comedy-event, comedy show, dinner, fundraiser.
* Boo Bash Halloween FUNdraiser: 6-10 p.m. Oct. 6, at Elektricity, 15 S Saginaw St., Pontiac, with a mission to save the historic Roosevelt building, a local landmark, presented by Save Roosevelt! Community Action Group, featuring DJ Skylar of Tingling Productions, costume contest, desserts and candy, silent auction, cash bar, www.elektricitymusic.com, advance tickets are $43/$50 at the door. Free for children 12 and younger. Reserve a booth at [email protected].
* "Dueling Pianos" fundraiser: 6-10 p.m. Oct. 18, at Fraternal Order of Police #124, 11304 14 Mile Road in Warren, tickets are $65 per person or $100 per couple and includes live entertainment, silent auction, raffles, appetizers and guest speakers. Purchase tickets at Thebutterflycollective.org, presented by The Butterfly Collective, a nonprofit organization that helps domestic violence survivors.
* Haunted Attractions- Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, Sept. 20-Oct. 31 at Blake's Big Apple, Zombie Paintball, a Haunted Barn, Spookyland, 3D Maze and a Haunted Hayride, www.blakefarms.com, ticket prices vary.
* Immersive & Illuminated Forest Experience: Sept. 20-Nov. 3, Glenlore Trails, 3860 Newtown Road, Commerce Twp., "Enchanted" themed outdoor event, all-ages, tickets at GlenloreTrails.com, ticket prices vary.
* Oakland Town Hall 2024-2025 lecture series: The series includes four lecturers including Andrew Och presenting "First Ladies- Influence and Image," on Oct. 9, and Robert Wittman presenting "Art Crime and the FBI: How Masterpieces are Stolen and Recovered," Nov.13, at the Iroquois Club, 43248 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills. For registration information, call Chairman Nancy Holan at 248-673-5984 or President Diane Midgley 248-615-1232.
* Harvest Moon Celebration: 6-11 p.m. Sept. 19-20, and 6-11:30 p.m. Sept. 21, at Riley Park, 33113 Grand River Ave., Farmington, www.downtownfarmington.org, harvest food pairings, craft beers and ciders, wines and live music, ages 21+, $8 in advance at local businesses, $10 online or at the door.
* Adriana Hoyos Collection opening: 4-8 p.m. Sept. 26, Gorman's Home Furnishings & Interior Design showroom, 29145 Telegraph Road, Southfield, Gormans.com. Event features meet-and-greet reception with Adriana Hoyos, internationally acclaimed designer behind the prestigious furniture and lifestyle brand, and light hors d'oeuvres, sparkling wine and refreshments.
* Farmington Bicentennial Light Show: Sept. 27, GLP Financial, 33335 Grand River Ave., Farmington, light shows at 8:30 and 9:20 p.m.; History Talk at 8:50 p.m., https://funinfarmington.com.
* Caregiver Connections-Learn, Link, and Lunch: 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Oct. 5, at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, hosted by AgeWays Nonprofit Senior Services. The event features TV personality Christy McDonald, who will speak about her experience caring for her late husband and Attorney Jason Tower who will speak about legal documents caregivers should have. The event includes lunch, exhibitors, raffles and giveaways, $10 entrance fee to support the agency's Holiday Meals on Wheels program. To register, visit YouAreACaregiver.org.
* Michigan Women's Expo: Sept. 27-29, Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, shopping, health and wellness tips, www.KohlerExpo.com.
* Calvin Johnson Meet & Greet is 5-7 p.m. Sept. 20, at Moses Roses Recreational Cannabis, 5806 Dixie Hwy., Waterford Twp., 248-886-4686.
* Laila Lockhart Kraner Meet & Greet: Sept. 21-22, Gardner White to host free meet & greet events with Laila Lockhart Kraner, star of Hit TV Show "Gabby's Dollhouse," family-friendly event to include children's activities, music and more. Events are 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 21 at Gardner White, Shelby Township (Hall Road); 3-5 p.m. Sept. 21, at Gardner White Auburn Hills and 1-3 p.m. Sept. 22, Gardner White, Canton. To RSVP to a "Gabby" meet & greet, visit Gardnerwhite.com.
* Summer Eco Sessions Pop-Up Series: 6-10 p.m. Sept. 27, Beacon Park, 1901 Grand River Ave, Detroit, www.facebook.com/beaconparkdetroit, RSVP for music events, yoga and cooking demos.
* Summer Sundays with Beacon Park and Boll Family YMCA: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 29, Beacon Park, 1901 Grand River Ave, Detroit, https://empoweringmichigan.com/event/summer-sundays-with-beacon-park-and-boll-family-ymca. Each class runs for 30 minutes, starting at 11:30 a.m., followed by 12:15 p.m.,with a final class at 1 p.m.
* The Zekelman Holocaust Center: 28123 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills, www.holocaustcenter.org, 248-553-2400. "Auschwitz. In Front of Your Eyes," a set of virtual tours to view in-person, 10 a.m.-noon, Sept. 22. Admission is $10 each, registration at www.holocaustcenter.org/Auschwitz.
* Waterford Historical Society Historic Village: Open for the season, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays through Sept. 25, at Fish Hatchery Park, 4490 Hatchery Road, Waterford Twp. Historic Village, Log Cabin, Hatchery House and Fire Station, 248-683-2697.
* Motown Museum, 2648 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit, motownmuseum.org, 313-875-2264. Motown Mile outdoor, walkable art installation, "Pushin' Culture Forward," open through early fall, along the Detroit Riverwalk, free admission.
* 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.
* 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: Historic estate of Edsel and Eleanor Ford, 1100 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Shores, fordhouse.org/events, 313-884-4222, admission is $7 per adult and $5 per child, ages 6+, free for 5 and younger.
* Dossin Great Lakes Museum: 100 Strand Drive, Belle Isle, Detroit, detroithistorical.org.
* 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.
* 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.
* 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.
* Cranbrook Institute of Science: 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, https://science.cranbrook.edu, $14 general admission, $10.50 for ages 2-12 and seniors 65+, free for children under age 2.
* Michigan Science Center (Mi-Sci): 5020 John R St, Detroit, 313-577-8400, www.mi-sci.org. Regular museum gen. adm. is $18+. 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., Wednesday through Sunday and until 8 p.m. the first Friday of each month.
* Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm: Drop in tours on Fridays and Saturdays from noon-3 p.m., at 1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester Hills, with a guided tour of the Van Hoosen Farmhouse at 1 p.m., www.rochesterhills.org/musprograms, museum members-free, non-members-$5/adults, $3/seniors and students, no registration needed.
* Blue Star Museums: Museums offer free admission to U.S. active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve, through Labor Day. A list of participating museums nationwide is at arts.gov/bluestarmuseums.
* 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.
* 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 are welcome, www.gwbhs.org, 248-757-2451.
* Meadow Brook Hall offers Guided House Tours and Self-Guided Tours, check available times and purchase tickets at meadowbrookhall.org/tours, ticket prices vary. Meadow Brook Hall, 350 Estate Drive, Rochester, on the campus of Oakland University.