“Corners of My Life”: Collage Art by Rose Marie Starke through July 13, Farmington Hills City Hall, 31555 W. 11 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, fhgov.com, 248-871-2509.
2nd Annual Berkley Street Art Fest: 11 a.m.-5 p.m., July 14, downtown Berkley, chalk art contest, live music, murals, artisan and food vendors and places for children and adults to create art, berkleystreetartfest.com, $15-$30 based on category.
ARTSAIL’s 3rd Annual Art Show-Summer Fest: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. July 21 at Santia Banquet Center, 1985 Cass Lake Road, Keego Harbor, fine arts, crafts, bake sale, children’s crafts, 30 juried local artisans, performances by Shanon’s Dance Academy at 11:30 a.m.; Tom Picard, singer/songwriter 1-3 p.m., 248-909-0046, artsailkeego.wix.com/info, free.
“Exercising the Eye-The Gertrude Kasle Collection”: through July 22, A. Alfred Taubman Gallery I, University of Michigan Museum of Art, 525 S. State St., Ann Arbor, umma.umich.edu.
“Local Seen”: Photographer Tim Meeks through July 30, Ferndale Library, 222 E. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale, 248-546-2504, ferndalepubliclibrary.org.
“Play Ball! Baseball at the DIA”: Memorabilia of 50th anniversary Detroit Tigers’ 1968 World Series victory, through Sept. 16, Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, 313-833-4005, dia.org.
“Star Wars and the Power of Costume”: through Sept. 30, Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, 313-833-4005, dia.org.
“Too Fast to Live. Too Young To Die” Punk Graphics 1976-1986, and Shepard Fairey, “Salad Days, 1989-1999”: through Oct. 7, Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, cranbrookartmuseum.org, $10, $8 for seniors, $6 for students, free for 12 and younger.
Birmingham/Bloomfield Cultural Arts Awards: Nominations due July 22 for those who’ve made an impact on the arts in the Birmingham/Bloomfield community. Email Marcy Heller Fisher at marcy1fish@gmail.com or fax to 866-403-6794, bbartcenter.org.
Grants: Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs mini-grants to be awarded to nonprofit organizations, schools, municipalities and professional artists in Macomb and Oakland counties. Round 1 applications due Aug. 3, mcaca.egrant.net.
Southeast Michigan Film Festival: any genre, free submission before Aug. 15, selected films will be shown Nov. 2-3 at the Lincoln Park High School auditorium, filmfreeway.com/SoutheastMichiganFilmFestival, email info@semichfilmfest.com.
Ofrendas-Celebrating el Dia de Muertos: open call for proposals of ofrenda altars honoring life and memory of lost loved ones, submissions due Aug. 10, Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, dia.org.
Stephen Frykholm in Conversation: 2 p.m. July 14 at Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, 248-645-3320, cranbrookartmuseum.org.
Stagecrafters 1000 Hats Summer Youth Improv Programs: July 16-27, Stagecrafters, 415 S. Lafayette Ave. Royal Oak. Improv for ages 8-12 two-week session meets 9-11 a.m.; Improv & Scene Writing for ages 13-17 2-week session meets noon-2 p.m., 248-541-8027 ext. 18, stagecrafters.org/get-involved/1000-hats-improv.html, $225 per student.
AVANTI! Summer MusicFest for youth, 13-18: Classical music weeklong day camp July 23-28 at Max M. Fisher and Marjorie S. Music Center, 3711 Woodward Ave, Detroit, 810-338-1937, avantisummermusicfest.org. Tuition for the six-day workshop $375, and nonrefundable registration fee $40.
Rockin’ on the Riverfront- Vince Neil: 7:30-10 p.m. July 13, Detroit RiverFront, 600 Renaissance Center, Detroit, 313-566-8200, detroitriverfront.org, free.
Out of Favor Boys (blues): Clarkston Concerts in the Park 6-9 p.m. July 13 at Depot Park, Clarkston, clarkston.org/events/concerts-in-the-park-0.
26th Annual Concert of Colors: The Gwen Laster Quintet 7 p.m. July 13 at Farnsworth & Brush Stage; M.A.K.U. Soundsystem 3 p.m. July 14; Don Was Detroit All-Star Revue 8 p.m. July 14 at the Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center, 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit, concertofcolors.com, free. Sumkali July 14 at Wolverine Outdoor Stage, 3663 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, free, sumkali.com.
Roy Kroezen-carillon concert series: 6 p.m. July 13, Elliott Tower, face painting, crafts, followed by a tour, oakland.edu/elliott-tower.
Michael Che: 8 p.m. July 13, Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 W. Fourth St., Royal Oak, royaloakmusictheatre.com, all ages, $25-$35.
Junior Brown: 7:30 p.m. July 14 at The Ark, 316 S Main St., Ann Arbor, theark.org, 734-761-1818, $25 adv.
Patti LaBelle, Babyface: 8 p.m. July 14, Chene Park, Detroit, cheneparkdetroit.com, $44-$79.
Steve Everett Album Release Show, Carly Bins: 8-10 p.m. July 14 at 20 Front Street, 20 Front St., Lake Orion, $15.
Michigan Philharmonic: 7:30 p.m. July 14 at Kensington Metropark, 4570 Huron River Pkwy., Milford, michiganphil.org, 734-451-2112, free.
Paddle to the Symphony: 6-10 p.m. July 14, meet at the shoreline of North Martindale Beach, Kensington Metropark in Milford, concert free, Heavner Canoe provides the canoes and kayaks, $30 per person, PaddletotheSymphony.com, deadline to sign-up July 13.
?Michigan Philharmonic at Detroit’s Kite Festival in Belle Isle: 2 p.m. July 15, michiganphil.org, 734-451-2112.
Straight Ahead: 7-8:30 p.m. July 17, Burgh Park Gazebo Concert Series through Aug. 21, 23960 Civic Center Drive, Southfield, 248-796-4620, cityofsouthfield.com, bring lawn chairs or blankets, snacks (no alcohol), free.
Nadir Omowale: 6:30 p.m. July 17, Ferndale Public Library Courtyard, 222 E. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale, 248-546-2504, ferndalepubliclibrary.org, free.
Comerica Java & Jazz music series-Joan Belgrave: 6 p.m., July 17, The Detroit Public Library, Clara Stanton Jones Friends Auditorium, 5201 Woodward Ave., Detroit, free concert and coffee, detroitpubliclibrary.org.
Hymns & Beer: 7-8:30 p.m. July 17 at Rustic Leaf Brewing Co., 7200 Highland Road, Waterford Twp., 248-681-0040, waterfordcumc.org.
Magic Bus: 7 p.m. July 18, In the Park Summer Concert series at Shain Park, at Merrill and Bates in Birmingham; parking at the Chester or Pierce Street structures. Bring blanket or chair, bhamgov.org/summerconcerts. If inclement weather, call for status of a concert at 248-530-1650.
Guy Louis: noon-2 p.m. July 18, The Rochester Hills Museum, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester Hills, 248-656-4663, rochesterhills.org/museum.
Sizzling Summer Art Series- Drummunity: 10:30 a.m. July 18, Fuerst Park, Pavilion Shore Park and the Novi Civic Center, 248-347-0473, cityofnovi.org.
Christ Church Choirs: 7 p.m. July 18, Christ Church Grosse Pointe 313-885-4841, christchurchgp.org/concerts.
Audrey Ray, Collision: 6 p.m. July 18, Marshbank Park, 2805 Hiller Road, West Bloomfield Twp., West Bloomfield Parks Concert Series, food trucks and a beer/wine tent, wbparks.org, 248-451-1914.
Wm. Jean Randall Carillons for the Organ: 7:30 p.m. July 18, Summer Concerts in the Garden, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 620 Romeo St., Rochester, st.paulsrochester.org.
High School Music Night: Stars in the Park Concert Series 7 p.m. July 19, Heritage Park, 24915 Farmington Road, Farmington Hills. If rain, at Costick Center, 28600 11 Mile Road. Concert hot line 248-473-1848 after 4 p.m. No alcohol or pets, fhgov.com.
Adventures with Vultures, Jake Webb & The Commitments, Meandthedog, Boy From School: 7 p.m. July 20, The Crofoot Pike Room, 1 S. Saginaw, Pontiac, thecrofoot.com, $12.
Ladysse, Nydge, Small Stresses: 8 p.m. July 20 at The Loving Touch, 22634 Woodward Ave., Ferndale, thelovingtouchferndale.com, $12.
Detroit Festival of Books: second Annual, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 15, Eastern Market, Detroit. Author book signings include Christopher Paul Curtis, Aaron Foley and Karen Dybis, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Josh Malerman, Charlie LeDuff and Michael Zadoorian, 1-3 p.m., thebookbeat.com
Davidson Neighborhood Series-Mendelssohn’s First: 7:30 p.m. July 19 at Berman Center, West Bloomfield Twp.; 8 p.m. July 20 at Good Counsel Church, Plymouth; 8 p.m. July 21 at Kirk in the Hills, Bloomfield Hills and 3 p.m. July 22 at Star of the Sea, Grosse Pointe; $25-each, students-$10, dso.org.
Kevin Kramis, Dave Wellfare: 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. July 13-14, Holly Hotel, 110 Battle Alley, Holly, reservations recommended, hollyhotel.com, 248-634-5208, $15, adults only.
Kirk Bogos: 8 p.m. July 13-14, Big Tommy’s Comedy Club, 40380 Grand River Ave., Novi, bigtommys.com, $15-$27.
Metro Late Night: local TV pilot highlights metro-area stand-up comics July 18, Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, 310 S. Troy St., Royal Oak, 248-542-9900, comedycastle.com, 18+, prices vary.
American Polish Festival & Craft Show: July 13-15, The American Polish Century Club, 33204 Maple Lane, Sterling Heights, 586-264-7990, americanpolishfestival.com, food, games, craft show, live music and dancing to polka music, Polish Dance Ensembles, traditional Polish Mass at noon, July 15. Admission $3, 17 and younger enter free.
Festa Italiana: July 13-15, Freedom Hill County Park 14900 Metro Pkwy., Sterling Heights. Featured performers Sal “The Voice” Valentinetti (“America’s Got Talent”), Aaron Caruso, Ray Massa & The Euro Rhythms; family fun zone, Friday fireworks, Italian wines and food. IACSonline.com, 586-228-3030, free admission, parking $10.
“Alien”: 8 p.m. July 13-14 and 2 p.m. July 14, The Redford Theatre, 17360 Lahser Road, Detroit, 313-537-2560, redfordtheatre.com, $5.
“Sun Ra-Space the Place” (1974): 7 p.m. July 14, Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, dia.org, $11.
“Peter Rabbit”: fourth annual Art in the Park Movie Night July 14, Brandon Twp. Community Park, 1414 Hadley Road, Ortonville, brandontownship.us/recreation/programs-events.
“Rumble-Indians Who Rocked the World”: 4:30 p.m. July 15, Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, A Concert of Colors event, dia.org, free.
“Storks” (PG): July 18-19, $2. Summer Kids’ Movie Series 10 a.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays through Aug. 16 at Emagine Theatres, emagine-entertainment.com/kids-summer-movie-series.
Empty Bowl Botanical Gala: benefits Community Sharing, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. July 14, Brainer’s Greenhouses, 5170 1 Grand River Ave., Wixom, $15/adults, $10/children, emptybowlproject.org.
Rustic Rose: benefit The Purple Rose Theatre Company 5-8:30 p.m. July 14, Nixon Farms in Dexter, strolling reception and buffet dinner, California wines, Michigan microbrews, silent & live auctions, $135, 734-433-7782, ext. 29, purplerosetheatre.org/rustic-rose.
Michigan Philharmonic for Lonnie Reed: 7:30 p.m. July 19, Tony Roko’s Art Studio at PARC, 180 Adams St., Suite 8, Plymouth, to benefit Michigan Philharmonic and Art Foundation Education Programs, appetizers, craft beer and wine, $40, michiganphil.org.
Skull Island Summer Bash: to benefit Angels of Hope, A Family Cancer Foundation, live music, dancing, floating tiki bar 4 p.m.-midnight, July 21 at 8226 Highland Road, White Lake Twp., skullislandcamp.com, 248-789-2223.
Josh Gracin, Jalen Seawright-Rock The Plank: Aug. 4, 17051 24 Mile Road, Macomb, RockThePlank.live, donation.
Detroit Grinds-Collaboration to a Science: 6-7:30 p.m. July 14 at Detroit Science Gallery, 1001 Woodward Ave., Detroit, detroit.sciencegallery.com, free.
Enchanted Evenings: 7-9 p.m. July 18, Meadow Brook Hall, 350 Estate Drive, Rochester, guided house tour, live music, desserts and cash bar, 248-364-6252, meadowbrookhall.org, $25.
All Systems Down with Alice Halter: 6-8 p.m. July 21-22 at Detroit Science Gallery, 1001 Woodward Ave., Detroit, detroit.sciencegallery.com, 517-745-8835, free.
Rochester Hills Museum/Blue Star Museums: Free admission for military personnel and family through Sept. 3, Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester Hills, in collaboration with Blue Star Families at more than 2,000 museums across America, bluestarfam.org.
Dinosaurs & Fossils: ExploreLAB 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Saturdays, and 12:30, 1:30 p.m. Sundays through Labor Day, Cranbrook Institute of Science, 39221 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills, science.cranbrook.edu/explore/exploreLAB, $5, $1 children younger than 2.
Morgan Wallen: Sept. 6, Emerald Theatre, Mount Clemens, TheEmeraldTheatre.com, $20 adv.
Noah Cyrus: Oct. 5, Saint Andrews Hall, Detroit.
Lil Dicky: Oct. 9, Masonic Temple, Detroit.
Good Charlotte: Nov. 1, The Fillmore Detroit.
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas: Dec. 16, Fox Theatre Detroit.
Lucero: Oct. 2, Saint Andrews Hall, Detroit.
Rezz: Nov. 2, Masonic Temple, Detroit.
Andy Mineo, LeCrae: Nov. 8, Saint Andrews Hall
Poppy: Nov. 16, Saint Andrews Hall, Detroit.
“Elf the Musical” (Touring): Nov. 24, Fox Theatre, Detroit.
“A Christmas Story-The Musical” (Touring): Dec. 20, Fox Theatre Detroit.
“Legally Blonde” (Touring): Feb. 9, Fox Theatre Detroit.
Rodgers + Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” (Touring): March 29, Fox Theatre Detroit.
“The Sound of Music” (Touring): April 13, Fox Theatre Detroit.
WWE Smackdown Live: Sept. 4, Little Caesars Arena, Detroit.
“Something Rotten!” (Touring): Sept. 25-Oct. 7, Fisher Theatre, Detroit.
Tickets on sale at box office without service fee, or at Ticketmaster locations, Ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000, Livenation.com, Palacenet.com.
“Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr.”: July 13-22, Stagecrafters youth theater, 415 S. Lafayette, Royal Oak, 248-541-6430, stagecrafters.org, $14, youth $8.
“Thoroughly Modern Millie, The Musical”: through July 22, The Riverbank Theatre, 358 S. Water St., Marine City, 810-278-1749, riverbanktheatre.com/events, $28.
“5P1N0K10”: July 13-15, Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Hip Hop-era, Afro-Futuristic re-imagining of “Pinocchio” with live music, projections, for all ages. A Concert of Colors event, free, dia.org.
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