On sale 10 a.m. Jan. 9
• Carisa Hendrix as Lucy Darling: March 19, Fisher Theatre, Detroit, comedian, magician, www.BroadwayInDetroit.com, ticket prices vary.
• Mother’s Day Celebration: May 9, Fox Theatre, Detroit, featuring Hezekiah Walker, Tamela Mann, Avery Sunshine, Charles Jenkins and Jekalyn Carr, ticket prices vary.
On sale 10 a.m. Jan. 12
• Jeff Dunham: second date announced, April 24, (in addition to previously announced show, April 25) Fox Theatre, Detroit, ticket prices vary.
On sale 10 a.m. Jan. 16
• Night of Knockouts XXXIX: March 27, Sound Board at MotorCity Casino, 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.
Beats
• Ghostface Killah: 8 p.m. Jan. 9, Sound Board at MotorCity Casino, Detroit, 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• Duke Tumatoe: 8 p.m. Jan. 9, The Ark 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, https://theark.org, $29+.
• Lexie Blue: 8 p.m. Jan. 9, at 20 Front Street, Lake Orion, 248-783-7105, all ages, www.20frontstreet.com, $22.73+.
• Sponge: Jan. 10, The Roxy, 401 Walnut Blvd., Rochester, ages 21+, doors at 9 p.m., 248-453-5285, www.theroxyrochester.com, $35+.
• State Champs, Real Friends: Jan. 10, Majestic Theatre, 4140 Woodward Ave., Detroit, www.majesticdetroit.com, $53.78-$109.13+.
• Hotel California-Eagles Tribute: Jan. 10, Emerald Emerald Theatre, 31 N. Walnut, Mount Clemens, 586-630-0120, TheEmeraldTheatre.com, ages 18+, TheEmeraldTheatre.com, $27.54+.
• “Broadway Rave”: Jan. 10, The Loving Touch, 22634 Woodward Ave., Ferndale, ages 18+, doors at 7 p.m., https://thelovingtouchferndale.com, 248-546-3696, $26.49+.
• Rise from the Ashes benefit: 2-11 p.m. Jan. 10, Diesel Concert Lounge, 33151 23 Mile Road Chesterfield, www.dieselconcerts.com, hosted by Mothers Butter, featuring Never The Crash, The Lion Within and more, benefit for those affected by the Fire at Stow Away Storage, Nov. 11, 2025, $15+ donation at the door.
• Carl Thomas: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 11, Sound Board at MotorCity Casino, Detroit, 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• Astra with Dominant Hand: Jan. 14, Magic Bag, 22920 Woodward Ave., Ferndale, www.themagicbag.com, all ages, doors at 7 p.m., $37.71+.
• Ginuwine: 8 p.m. Jan. 15, Sound Board at MotorCity Casino, Detroit, 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• Matthew Ball-The Boogie Woogie Kid: 12:15-1 p.m. Jan. 15, Livonia Public Library, 32777 Five Mile Rd, Livonia, free, family-friendly piano concert, register at (734) 466-2491, www.boogiewoogiekid.com.
Comedy
• One Night Stans: Steve Iott-Jan. 8-10; Andrew Sleighter-Jan. 15-17; at 4761 Highland Road, Waterford Twp., www.onenightstans.club, 248-249-1321, ages 18+, ticket prices vary.
• Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle: Lachlan Patterson-Jan. 8-10; Yannis Pappas-Jan. 15-17; at 310 S. Troy St., Royal Oak, www.comedycastle.com, 248-542-9900, ages 18+, ticket prices vary.
• Vishnu Akella: 7 p.m. Jan. 9, The Crofoot Pike Room, 1 S. Saginaw St., Pontiac, https://thecrofoot.com, $22.92+.
• Kristin Key: 8 p.m. Jan. 10, Flagstar Strand Theatre, 12 N Saginaw St, Pontiac, www.flagstarstrand.com, ticket prices vary.
• Grace Helbig: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16, Saint Andrew’s Hall, 431 E Congress St., Detroit, www.saintandrewsdetroit.com, ticket prices vary.
Dance
• Hubbard Street Dance Chicago: Jan. 24-25, Detroit Opera House, 1526 Broadway St., Detroit, 313-237-7464, detroitopera.org, ticket prices vary.
Festivals/Shows
• Ultimate Fishing Show: Jan. 8–11, Vibe Credit Union Showplace, formerly Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi, www.vibeshowplace.com, general admission is $12, ($5 for ages 6-14) parking is $10.
• Detroit Auto Show: Jan. 14-25, Huntington Place, Detroit, https://detroitautoshow.com, ticket prices vary. Charity Preview featuring Robin Thicke is Jan. 16, ticket prices vary.
• Fire & Ice Festival is Jan. 16-17, (5-9 p.m. Friday, and 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday). Activities are centered around East Third Street and Water Street, downtown Rochester. Activities include ice carving competition from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Snowzilla Jr.’s winter slide, Frosty the world’s tallest bounce house, a synthetic skating rink, food truck vendors, a warming tent with beer and wine to purchase, fireworks show at 8 p.m. Saturday, www.downtownrochestermi.com, free to attend.
• The Novi Home Show: Jan. 16-18, Vibe Credit Union Showplace, formerly Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi, www.vibeshowplace.com, general admission is $12, ($5 for ages 6-14) parking is $10.
Opera
• “Alcina” by G.F. Handel: Jan. 15-18, Varner Recital Hall, 371 Varner Drive, Rochester, https://calendar.oakland.edu/smtd/event/19950-alcina-by-gf-handel, Oakland Opera’s adaption, general admission-$22+.
Theater
• “All Shook Up”: Jan. 7-Feb. 1, Meadow Brook Theatre, on the campus of Oakland University, in collaboration with Oakland University School of Music, Theatre, and Dance,
• “The Break” musical readings: 7 p.m. Jan. 9-10, for ages 18+, at Tipping Point Theatre, 361 E. Cady St., Northville,. general admission to these readings is free, but a $10-20 donation is suggested. Tickets are available at www.tippingpointtheatre.com/buy-tickets, 248-347-0003.
• “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide”: When the Rainbow Is Enuf is Jan. 9-17, Ant Hall (Planet Ant Theatre), 2320 Caniff St, Hamtramck, planetant.com/events, $30 advance, $35 at the door.
• “A Small Family Business”: Jan. 9-24, Avon Players Theatre, 1185 Washington, Rochester, rated R, tickets are $28. Call 248-608-9077 or visit www.avonplayers.org.
• “Picasso at Lapin Agile”: Jan. 9-25, Players Guild of Dearborn, 21730 Madison in Dearborn. Tickets are $24 and can be purchased at playersguildofdearborn.org or by calling 313-561-TKTS.
• “Once Upon a Mattress: Jan. 9-25, Birmingham Village Players, special benefit performance at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 7, to raise money and awareness for The Franciscan Outreach Program at Church of the Transfiguration, to provide food to those in need and boxes for food donations will be available during the run of the show. Tickets to the show are $30, available at www.birminghamvillageplayers.com, 248-644-2075.
• “Annie” the Musical: Jan. 10-11, Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, 44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Twp., www.macombcenter.com, 586-286-2222, general admission is $28, Senior/Student tickets are $23.
• “5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche” comedy: Jan. 16-25, Stagecrafters, 415 South Lafayette, Royal Oak, 248-541-6430, www.stagecrafters.org, $28, rated PG-13.
• Revisiting Creedence: Jan. 17, featuring original band members Dan McGuinness and Kurt Griffey, Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, 44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Twp., www.macombcenter.com, 586-286-2222, $55 – $74+.
Art
• Drop-In Workshop: Heraldry, create a miniature coat of arms, 6-8:30 p.m. Jan. 9, noon-4 p.m. Jan. 10-11, Detroit Institute of Arts, Art-Making Studio, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, www.dia.org.
• “The Rooster’s Crow”: 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Jan. 9, Automaton Clock in Motion throughout the day, Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, www.dia.org.
• Bringing Armor to Life!: 1-2 p.m. Jan. 10 with Daniel Jaquet, Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, www.dia.org.
• “Heartwork”: Opening day is 1-3 p.m. Jan. 24, with a public reception and awards announcement, exhibit through Feb. 28, Anton Art Center, 125 Macomb Place, Mount Clemens. Heartwork is a juried exhibit of over 40 original artworks by members of five local artist groups: the Lakeside Palette Club of St. Clair Shores, Mount Clemens Art Association, Romeo Guild of Art, Shelby Township Fine Art Society, and Warren Tri-County Fine Arts, Inc. Artists interested in entering their work to be juried may join one of the participating artist groups in advance of receiving day on Jan. 14. Details at www.theartcenter.org/artist-opportunities.
• “Michigan Annual III”: opening reception and awards is 1-3 p.m. Jan. 31 exhibit through Feb. 28, Anton Art Center, 125 Macomb Place, Mount Clemens, 53rd annual statewide fine art competition and exhibition, Michigan Annual III, juried by Grace Serra, www.theartcenter.org.
• Collage Portraits-MLK Day and Community Sing Along: Jan. 19 Collage Portraits-MLK Day is 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and Community Sing Along is 2-3:30 p.m. Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, www.dia.org.
• Guests of Honor: “Armor as Fashion” exhibit through April 26, Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, https://dia.org.
• Tacon-Heaslip Gallery: 22100 Woodward Ave., Ferndale, founded by Detroit-based artist Jarrad Tacon-Heaslip, 313-573-3020, www.taconheaslip.com, www.facebook.com/taconheaslipgallery.
• 17th Annual Community Group Art Exhibition: through Jan. 11, Detroit Institute of Arts, Art-Making Studio, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, www.dia.org.
• “Bugbee”-Sam Friedman and Josh Sperling: through Jan. 14, Library Street Collective 1260 Library Street, Detroit, lscgallery.com.
• “Look Up”: opening night is 5-7 p.m. Jan. 15, Friendship Circle Soul Gallery, 5586 Drake Road, West Bloomfield Twp., www.friendshipcircle.org/locations/soul_gallery, art to purchase.
• Adult ArtMaking Workshop-Urban Watercolors: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Jan. 15 and 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Jan. 17, $25 per participant, intended for ages 16 and up. Pre-registration is required, https://cranbrookartmuseum.org.
• Family Workshop-Urban Watercolors: 1:30-3 p.m. Jan. 17, $15 per participant, intended for families with children 4-16, pre-registration is required, https://cranbrookartmuseum.org.
• Haas Brothers and Mythic Chaos: exhibits through Feb. 22, Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, Haas Brothers-“Uncanny Valley” and Mythic Chaos-50 Years of “Destroy All Monsters,” https://cranbrookartmuseum.org.
• Contemporary Anishi-naabe Art-A Continuation: through April 5, 2026, Detroit Institute of Arts, Art-Making Studio, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, www.dia.org.
• “Reimagine African American Art”: through Oct. 18, 2026, Detroit Institute of Arts, Art-Making Studio, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, www.dia.org.
• Anton Art Center, 125 Macomb Place, Mount Clemens, www.theartcenter.org, 586-469-8666. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, free admission.
• University of Michigan Museum of Art: 525 South State St., Ann Arbor, 734-764-0395, umma.umich.edu, ticket prices vary.
Art and writing contests
• Art and writing contest: Huron Valley Community celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day with activities including an art and writing contest. Submissions are open to all ages inspired by the theme “The Great Force of Nonviolence,” due Jan. 9.
• “Heartwork” submissions: Heartwork is a juried exhibit of over 40 original artworks by members of five local artist groups: the Lakeside Palette Club of St. Clair Shores, Mount Clemens Art Association, Romeo Guild of Art, Shelby Township Fine Art Society, and Warren Tri-County Fine Arts, Inc. Artists interested in entering their work to be juried may join one of the participating artist groups in advance of receiving day on Jan. 14. Details at www.theartcenter.org/artist-opportunities. Opening day is 1-3 p.m. Jan. 24, Anton Art Center, 125 Macomb Place, Mount Clemens, exhibit through Feb. 28.
• Financial Empowerment Arts Contest: The Oakland County Treasurer’s Office invites Oakland County public high school students to submit 2-D artwork (including drawing, painting, photography, mixed media, and illustration) or video that reflects the theme of financial empowerment, with entries due by 11:59 p.m. on March 13, 2026, oakgov.com/arts.
Beats, continued
• Liverpool Legends “Beatles Experience!”: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16, Flagstar Strand Theatre, 12 N Saginaw St., Pontiac, www.flagstarstrand.com, ticket prices vary.
• Mike Sherm: 7 p.m. Jan. 17, The Shelter, at Saint Andrew’s Hall, 431 E Congress St., Detroit, www.saintandrewsdetroit.com, ticket prices vary.
• Dixon’s Violin: 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. showtimes, Jan. 17, Belle’s Lounge, Valentine Distilling Co., 161 Vester Ave, Ferndale, www.facebook.com/events/1204501021710580, all ages, $29 tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/1684556928119, $35 at the door if available, $5 for children 12 and under.
• David Brandon: 7:30-10 p.m. Jan. 19, Aretha’s Jazz Cafe, 350 Madison Detroit, “A Tribute to Jazz & Funk,” https://jazzcafedetroit.com, $39.19.
• Matthew Ball-The Boogie Woogie Kid: 7-8 p.m. Jan. 22, Romeo District Library, 65821 Van Dyke Ave, Washington Twp., free, family-friendly piano concert, register at (586) 752-0603, www.boogiewoogiekid.com.
• Tres Suite jazz: 7 p.m. Jan. 22, The Hawk Black Box Theatre, 29995 W. Twelve Mile Road, Farmington Hills, TheHawkTheatre.com, $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
• Stomp: Jan. 23-24, Fox Theatre, Detroit, 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• Sky Covington: 8-10 p.m. Jan. 23, Aretha’s Jazz Cafe, 350 Madison Detroit, “Love Letters to Yah-A Return to the Center,” https://jazzcafedetroit.com, $40+.
• The Music of Chicago: Jan. 23, featuring Danny Seraphine & California Transit Authority, Andiamo Celebrity Showroom, 7096 E. 14 Mile Road, Warren, andiamoshowroom.com, 586-268-3200, doors at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m., $35-$75+.
• Music For The Masses: D.M. vs NIN tribute bands: Jan. 23, Magic Bag, 22920 Woodward Ave., Ferndale, www.themagicbag.com, all ages, doors at 7 p.m., Ticket Link: https://tinyurl.com/bdexwmny, $32.32+ adv.
• Simple Men & Southern Nights tribute: Southern rock and Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 24, Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, 44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Twp., www.macombcenter.com, 586-286-2222, $39-$54+.
• “The Return Of The King-Unrivaled Tribute To Elvis”: 7 p.m. Jan. 24, River Raisin Centre for the Arts, 114 South Monroe St., Monroe, 734-242-7722, www.riverraisincentre.org, $35+.
Books/Speakers/Library activities
• Library Centennial Kickoff: 3 p.m. Jan. 10, Orion Township Public Library, celebrating 100 years of the library, opening a library time capsule, refreshments will be provided, www.facebook.com/OrionLibrary.
• David Greer, retired professor of History at Rochester Christian University, will give a talk on the history of the American Revolutionary War, Jan. 15, at 7 p.m. at Rochester Hills Public Library, 500 Olde Towne Road, Rochester. Admission is free, and registration is available at rhpl.org/calendar.
• “Envisioning a Just Future-Lessons from the Civil Rights Era”: 3-5 p.m. Jan. 17, Milford Public Library, 330 Family Drive, Milford. Professor Emerita and author June Manning Thomas will lead a discussion on racial and social justice, drawing on her experiences during desegregation and the Civil Rights Movement, www.milfordlibrary.info.
• American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit: The Clarkston Independence District Library will be hosting the national mobile museum of the American Revolution featuring display panels and interactive digital kiosks, sponsored by Sashabaw Plains Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution. It will be on display, from Jan. 4-10, (closing at 2 p.m. Jan. 10), in the youth activities room at the library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, 248-625-2212, https://cidlibrary.org. The exhibit is a collaboration between the American Battlefield Trust and the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.
• American Revolution Experience mobile exhibit: Jan. 11-17, at the Rochester Hills Public Library, 500 Olde Towne Road, Rochester, hosted by the library and the Stoney Creek Daughters of the American Revolution. The exhibit is a collaboration between the American Battlefield Trust and the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, www.rhpl.org. The DAR will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 2 p.m. Jan. 11.
Choruses
• Rochester Chorus-“Magnificat”: 4 p.m. Jan. 25, St. Mary of the Hills Catholic Church, 2675 John R, Rochester Hills, rochestercommunitychorus.org, $20 cash at the door.
Classical/Orchestra
• Chamber Soloists of Detroit-Ehnes Quartet: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 19, The Hawk Mainstage Theatre 9995 W. Twelve Mile Road, Farmington Hills, TheHawkTheatre.com, $25 in advance, $30 at the door, $12-students. Program includes Beethoven’s “String Quartet No. 1 in F major”, Op 18 No 1, Mendelssohn’s String Quartet No. 6, Op 80” and Ravel’s “String Quartet in F major”.
• Pops Xtra-Total Eclipse of the Chart: Jan. 10-11, Detroit Symphony Orchestra at Orchestra Hall, 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit, 313-576-5111, dso.org, $20.95+.
• Michigan Philharmonic-Miniature Masterpieces: 7 p.m. Jan. 16, Detroit Institute of Arts Rivera Court, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, www.dia.org, free.
• Beethoven & Mendelssohn: Beethoven’s Triple Concerto is Jan. 16-17, Detroit Symphony Orchestra at Orchestra Hall, 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit, 313-576-5111, dso.org, also online at 8 p.m. Jan. 17, livefromorchestrahall.vhx.tv/live-broadcasts.
Film
• “Singing in the Rain” (The Movie): 6:30 p.m. Jan. 9, Flagstar Strand Theatre, 12 N Saginaw St., Pontiac, www.flagstarstrand.com, $5+.
• Film Appreciation Night: ”The Third Harmony” short documentary film is 7 p.m. Jan. 12, Milford Independent Cinema, 945 E Summit St., Milford, milfordcinema.org. Donations to support the cinema are encouraged.
• AMC Theatres: AMC Forum Sterling Heights, 586-254-1381; AMC Star Gratiot Clinton Township, 586-791-2095; AMC Star Great Lakes Auburn Hills, 248-454-0314; AMC Star John R Madison Heights, 248-585-4477, amctheatres.com.
• Cinemark Southland Center, Taylor, 734-287-0629, www.cinemark.com/theatres.
• Detroit Film Theatre at Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, dia.org, ticket prices vary.
• Emagine Theatres: Birmingham 8, 248-723-6230; Emagine Palladium in Birmingham, 248-385-0500; Canton, 734-787-3002; The Riviera in Farmington Hills, 248-788-6572; Hartland, 810-207-5757; Macomb, 586-372-3456; Novi, 248-468-2990; Rochester Hills, 248-378-2991; Royal Oak, 248-414-1000, emagine-entertainment.com, ticket prices vary. Open-caption showtimes are Wednesdays and Sundays, films and showtimes vary. Dementia-friendly showtimes are at 1 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month at Emagine locations in Saline, Canton, and Rochester Hills.
• Farmington Civic Theater: 33332 Grand River Ave., Farmington, www.theFCT.com.
• Milford Independent Cinema: 945 E Summit St., Milford, milfordcinema.org/tickets, $5+.
• MJR Theatres: MJR Chesterfield, 586-598-2500; MJR Universal Grand, Warren, 586-620-0200; MJR Troy, 248-498-2100; MJR Marketplace, Sterling Heights, 586-264-1514; MJR Partridge Creek, Clinton Twp., 586-263-0084; MJR Waterford, 248-666-7900, MJR Southgate, 734-284-3456, mjrtheatres.com.
• Oxford GQT Theater: 248-628-7101, gqtmovies.com/theaterinfo/x01tk-gqt-oxford-7.
• Redford Theatre: 17360 Lahser Road, Detroit, redfordtheatre.com, ticket prices vary.
• Regal UA, Commerce Twp.: 844-462-7342, regmovies.com/theatres/regal-ua-commerce-township. Permanently closed.
• Romeo Theatre, Washington: 586-752-3455, romeotheatre.com.
Fundraisers
• AutoGlow, “Driven to Be Heard”: Jan. 16, Michigan Central Station, Detroit, presented by Ford Motor Company to benefit The Children’s Center, https://tinyurl.com/3sasevr7, ticket prices vary.
• Diamond Jubilee Formal Gala: Jan. 17, Barrister Gardens Banquet Center, 24225 Harper Ave., St Clair Shores, celebration of city’s 75th anniversary, dinner, dancing, www.scsmi.net/jubilee, $100+.
Ice skating rinks
• St Clair Shores Civic Ice Arena: Civic Ice Arena, 20000 Stephens, St. Clair Shores, check website for open skating times for the public, $3 per person, children 6 and under skate free with an adult on the ice. Skate rental, $5, weather permitting, https://scsmi.net/324/Civic-Arena.
• The Rink at Royal Oak: ice skating at Centennial Commons in downtown Royal Oak, weather permitting, www.therinkatroyaloak.com.
• The Rink at Stine Community Park: Open daily through the season, (closed Christmas and New Year’s Day), 241 Town Center, at the corner of Town Center and Civic Center Drive at the City of Troy Civic Center Campus, free admission, skate rentals are $3 residents, $5 non-residents, weather permitting, https://rec.troymi.gov/parks___facilities/the_rink/index.php.
• Riley Park Ice Rink: downtown Farmington open through February, 23600 Liberty St., Farmington, www.downtownfarmington.org, open daily, weather permitting, free admission, bring skates, https://farmgov.com/Community/Parks-and-Recreation/Riley-Park-Ice-Rink.
• Ice skating at Spencer Park: 3701 John R Road, Rochester Hills, www.rochesterhills.org, daily park pass $3-residents, $5 non-residents(rental skates available), weather permitting.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations
• “Let Freedom Ring”-Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration: 4 p.m. Jan. 19, Fox Theatre, Detroit, 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• 23rd Annual Detroit MLK Day Rally and Community Fellowship: noon-4 p.m. Jan. 19, St. Matthew’s-St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church, 8850 Woodward at Holbrook, 313-671-3715.
• Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.: Programs and performances to honor the enduring impact of Martin Luther King Jr., are Jan. 17-19, at Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn, https://links.thf.org/4qaVdvq. Hours are 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Free admission Jan. 19, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
• Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration: Huron Valley Community celebrates with activities including an art and writing contest; a Smithsonian traveling exhibit Jan. 4-24, at The SHAC, 125 S. Main St., Milford; film and discussion events; community march; and a meal drive to benefit the Community Sharing Outreach Center. Submissions for the art and writing contest inspired by the theme “The Great Force of Nonviolence,” are open to all ages and due Jan. 9.
• “Envisioning a Just Future-Lessons from the Civil Rights Era”: 3-5 p.m. Jan. 17, Milford Public Library, 330 Family Drive, Milford. Professor Emerita and author June Manning Thomas will lead a discussion on racial and social justice, drawing on her experiences during desegregation and the Civil Rights Movement, www.milfordlibrary.info.
• Film Appreciation Night: ”The Third Harmony” short documentary film is 7 p.m. Jan. 12, Milford Independent Cinema, 945 E Summit St., Milford, milfordcinema.org. Donations to support the cinema are encouraged.
• 21st Annual March on Main Street: 1 p.m. Jan. 18, (Line-up at 12:30 p.m., beginning at Prospect Hill Shopping Center, 512 Highland Ave., Milford, to The Warehouse at River’s Edge, 125 S Main St. #700, Milford, music, refreshments, and recognition of art and writing contest winners.
• 41st annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace Walk Celebration: 9 a.m. Jan. 19, beginning with an opening ceremony in the gymnasium at Hope United Methodist Church, 26275 Northwestern Hwy., Southfield Following the ceremony, participants will continue the Peace Walk to the Southfield Pavilion, 26000 Evergreen Road, for an 11 a.m. program featuring a keynote presentation by the Selma Foot Soldiers, dance performances by the Dance Zone Center and The Hindu Temple Rhythm Dancer, and vendors, hosted by the City of Southfield and the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Task Force. For information, visit www.mlktaskforcemi.org or call (248) 790-0531.
Museums
• Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit-City of Hope: Jan. 4-24, The SHAC, 125 S. Main St., Milford, www.HVMLK.org.
• Holocaust Remembrance Day: 7 p.m. Jan. 18, with The Zekelman Holocaust Center, at The Hawk Black Box Theatre, 29995 W. Twelve Mile Road, Farmington Hills, TheHawkTheatre.com, $15 in advance, $20 at the door.
• Pontiac Transportation Museum: 250 W. Pike St., Pontiac. Admission to the museum is $15, $12 for seniors and veterans, $8 for children ages 6-12, free for children ages 5 and younger, 50% off for Pontiac residents with ID. Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, www.pontiactransportationmuseum.org. First Thursday Lecture Series is 7-8:30 p.m., first Thursday of the month, free, donations appreciated.
• Royal Oak Historical Society Museum: Hours are 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 1411 W. Webster Road, Royal Oak, royaloakhistoricalsociety.com, 248-439-1501, $10+ suggested donation. The museum seeks people to serve as docents on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m., and during events, exhibit openings and the speaker series.
• Cranbrook Institute of Science: 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, https://science.cranbrook.edu, 248-645-3200. The museum is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday, and noon-4 p.m. Sunday, $14-general admission, $10.50-ages 2-12 and ages 65+, free for ages under 2 and members. Permian Monsters: Life Before the Dinosaurs, traveling exhibition is open through Jan. 7.
• Ford Piquette Plant Museum: 461 Piquette Ave., Detroit. Open Wednesdays through Sundays, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $10-$20. Optional guided tours take place daily at 10 a.m., noon, and 2 p.m., www.fordpiquetteplant.org, 313-872-8759.
• Ford House: Historic estate of Eleanor and Edsel Ford, 1100 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Shores, 313-884-4222, www.fordhouse.org/events, admission is $7 per adult and $5 per child, ages 6+, free for 5 and younger. Home for the Holidays returns with a new walking route, now open on Thursdays, and the debut of Jingle Junction, a colorful gingerbread-inspired welcome at Josephine’s Playhouse.
• Michigan Science Center (Mi-Sci): 5020 John R St., Detroit, 313-577-8400, www.mi-sci.org. Regular museum gen. adm. is $17+. 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., Tuesday through Sunday and until 8 p.m. the first Friday of each month. Kids Town exhibit provides a tinkering space for children 5 and under to explore creativity as part of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) concepts – while under the supervision of parents and caregivers. Leonardo da Vinci-“Machines in Motion,” traveling exhibit of 40 interactive machines imagined by Leonardo da Vinci, through January, included with museum admission.
• Troy Historic Village: 60 W. Wattles Road, Troy. Register online to reserve a timeslot at www.TroyHistoricVillage.org. Walk-ins are also welcome. Regular hours are 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday. Admission is free to members, $7/Adult, $5/Senior, $5/Youth 6-17 for non-members, free for ages under 6.
• Meadow Brook Hall: Guided House Tours and Self-Guided Tours, Meadow Brook Hall on the campus of Oakland University, Rochester, 350 Estate Drive, Rochester. Visit meadowbrookhall.org/tours for tour times and ticket prices.
• Rochester Hills Museum: open for drop-in hours, Fridays and Saturdays, from noon-3 p.m. with guided tour of the Van Hoosen Farmhouse and Red House, at 1 p.m., 1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester Hills, www.rochesterhills.org/musprograms, free admission for museum members, $5/adults, $3/seniors and students for non-members.
• 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.
• 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.
• Heroes vs. Villains: Detroit’s Comic Book Story exhibit through May 2026, Detroit Historical Museum, 5401 Woodward Ave. (NW corner of Kirby) in Midtown Detroit, detroithistorical.org.
• Dossin Great Lakes Museum: 100 Strand Drive, Belle Isle, Detroit. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday, detroithistorical.org, general admission tickets are $5, free for children under 6.
• 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 welcome, www.gwbhs.org, 248-757-2451.
• Hammond Planetarium: at Henry Ford College, in the Science Building, www.hfcc.edu/campus-life/planetarium.
• Henry Ford Museum: 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 Rouge Factory Tour will be closed to the public from Jan. 5-16 for facility construction, reopening Jan. 17. Programs and performances to honor the enduring impact of Martin Luther King Jr., are Jan. 17-19, https://links.thf.org/4qaVdvq. Hours are 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Free admission Jan. 19, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
• Monroe County Museum: 126 S Monroe St., Monroe, monroemi.gov, facebook.com/MonroeMuseums. Museum admission and activities are free and open to the public.
• Motown Museum: 2648 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit, motownmuseum.org, 313-875-2264. Museum is open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wed.-Sun., gen. admission-$20, ages 4 and under admitted free. Last Week of Tours at Hitsville U.S.A., is 12–19, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, before a temporary pause in guided tours until Spring 2027 to complete construction for the museum’s expansion project.
• Westin Book Cadillac at 100 Exhibition: Westin Book Cadillac, 1114 Washington Blvd., Detroit, presented with Detroit Historical Society, exhibit explores the 100-year history of the Book Cadillac hotel, https://detroithistorical.org.
• 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. Free admission Jan. 19, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
• The Zekelman Holocaust Center: 28123 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills, admission is $8 adult, free with membership, www.holocaustcenter.org, 248-553-2400. Free holiday general admission, Dec. 22-Jan. 2.
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