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Note: Many events are canceled or postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Check with venues for updates.
ON SALE 10 A.M. AUG. 14
• Celtic Thunder Ireland performance: Dec. 17, 2021, the Fox Theatre, Detroit, $20+.
ON SALE NOON AUG. 14
• Metallica-Encore Drive-In Nights Show: Aug. 29, One Night Only at Drive-In Theaters Across North America, includes four digital downloads of S&M2 album with each ticket purchase, $115+ per car, ticketmaster.com/encore-metallica. Venues include Canterbury Village Drive-In, Lake Orion; Ford Wyoming Drive-In, Dearborn and US 23 Drive In Theatre, Flint.
CANCELED/RESCHEDULED
• Foo Fighters: scheduled for Oct. 5, now canceled at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit.
• Justin Bieber: previously scheduled Aug. 30, Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, has been rescheduled for June 28, 2021, rescheduled.aegpresents.com.
• “Blippi: The Musical”: scheduled for April 24, 2021, at Fox Theatre, Detroit, now canceled.
Tickets will be honored for rescheduled shows. Ticketholders have 30 days to request a refund at point of purchase. Tickets on sale at Ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000, Livenation.com, 313Presents.com.
ART
• “Dreams and Nightmares”: Juried all-media exhibition through Aug. 22, Northville Art House, 215 W. Cady, Northville, local and national artists works, 248-344-0497, northvillearthouse.org.
• Call for artists: All media inspired by the theme “Once Upon a Time,” for exhibit by Arts Alive, through Sept. 8, at Tibbits Opera House. Artists may submit up to three pieces at $5 per submission. Cash prizes will be awarded based on audience votes. Artists may sell work on commission, 517-278-6029, email artsalivecw@gmail.com, facebook.com/Arts-Alive-Coldwater.
• “Michigan’s Great Lakes”: Photographs by Jeff Gaydash on view through Aug. 30 at DIA dia.org/greatlakes. Share on social media and tag #MyGreatLakesatTheDIA to be a part of the discussion.
• Detroit Institute of Arts: Reopened with timed tickets at dia.org/reopening.
• Change of Plans-Art Gallery Show: noon-4 p.m. Thursdays in August, Playground Detroit, 2845 Gratiot Ave., Detroit, 313-649-7741, playgrounddetroit.com.
• Paint Creek Center for the Arts: The PCCA reopened with virtual and in-person art classes, pccart.org.
• Shapeshifters-Transformations in Contemporary Art: Cranbrook Art Museum has reopened to the public, Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills, cranbrookartmuseum.org, 248-645-3329, timed online registration recommended.
• “Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Verses”: Katherine Kasdorf, Detroit Institute of Arts, Associate Curator of Arts of Asia and the Islamic World, insight and history on a Buddhist manuscript from eastern India, bit.ly/2TlNdus.
• “Behind the Seen”: The Detroit Institute of Arts docents Ray Henney and Howard Rosenberg discuss the DIA’s hidden treasures for adults 55 and older, live online at 1 p.m. Thursdays, dia.org/thursdaysathome.
• Michigan Fine Arts Competition: Virtual exhibition through Aug. 27, Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center, BBArtCenter.org.
• “We Used to Gather”: exhibit through Sept. 18, Library Street Collective, 1260 Library St., Detroit, lscgallery.com.
• Art Camps: Virtual one-week camps throughout summer, Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center. Materials & supplies available by curbside pickup, bbartcenter.org/art-camps-virtual.
• “An American Bauhaus?”: 10-11 a.m. and 7-8 p.m. Aug. 25, online lecture presented by Cranbrook Center for Collections and Research, Cranbrook Academy of Art, center.cranbrook.edu/events/lectures/cranbrook-academy-art-american-bauhaus, $20 per viewer.
• ArtParty @ Home: Unlike the one-night benefit of the past, patrons can view art and participate in the silent auction, online through Sept. 24, Anton Art Center, theartcenter.org/. Free to view, donations requested.
• “Watson and the Shark” by John Singelton Copley Art Talk: online discussion of this popular painting, At Home with the DIA, Detroit Institute of Art, dia.org/athome.
• Library Street Collective presents the third iteration of “Alliance,” featuring Jammie Holmes. All proceeds from the sale of this painting will be donated to the Empowerment Plan, a Detroit-based nonprofit to benefit the homeless. Bids accepted through 9 p.m. Aug. 14.
BEATS
• Robin Spielberg: 8 p.m. Aug. 15, Ark Family Room Series livestream, at Facebook Live, also past concerts, donations accepted, The Ark-Ann Arbor, theark.org, facebook.com/TheArkAnnArbor/live_videos.
• Rob Norum: 4-8 p.m. Aug. 15, performing on the patio, Brownie’s on the Lake, 24214 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores, browniesonthelake.com.
• Oakland University Summer Carillon Concert Series: 6 p.m. Fridays through Aug. 14, Elliot Tower on campus. International performers play the 49-bell carillon inside Elliot Tower. Attendees can visit campus and listen from outside, oakland.edu/smtd.
• Sunday Brunch Music Series: Detroit Public TV and WRCJ-FM (90.9) recordings of local live performances 11 a.m. Sundays at dptv.org/programs/arts-culture.
• LiveNation Live From Home: Concerts include Miley Cyrus, Melissa Etheridge, Kidz Bop at livenation.com/livefromhome, #Togetherapart.
• “Rewind”: The Gilbert Jackson Chorale of Waterford Twp. recorded concerts at jacksonchorale.org/past-performances. For info or requests, email gilbertjacksonchorale@gmail.com.
• Ms. Carmen and Tony “T-Money” Green: 8 p.m. Aug. 18, Hyped Up Live Sessions, livestream, facebook.com/HypedUpLiveSessions/
• 2020 Unity in the Community: drive-in concert series 6:30 p.m. Fridays in August, Pontiac City Hall parking lot. Attendees can listen from their cars or bring lawn chairs, maximum of four people per vehicle. Masks and social distancing required, pontiac.mi.us. Free concert, limited capacity.
• Trumpeter Charlie Porter: 7 and 9 p.m. Sept. 4-5, Night Out On Main Street with dinner and a show, The Blue LLama Jazz Club, 314 S. Main St., Ann Arbor, bluellamaclub.com/event/charlie-porter, $65 each.
CLASSICAL
• Detroit Symphony Orchestra: “Summer Sessions-DSO Outdoors,” through Aug. 26; Yoga and live music 9 a.m. Aug. 15 at Sosnick Courtyard, 51 Parsons St., Detroit; noon, Aug. 16 at Dequindre Cut Freight Yard and 7 p.m. Aug. 19 at Sosnick Courtyard. Shows are general admission and free, with VIP seating ($100 for two people, $200 for four), maximum 75 people, with masks and social distancing, temperature checks at entrance. Patrons encouraged to bring their own chairs and blankets. Reservations via dso.org/summer.
• Detroit Symphony Orchestra: Recordings of previous concerts on DSO Replay at dso.org/replay.
• “Classical Music Mashup”: Rochester Conservatory of Music video, performed by 23 faculty members of the Rochester Conservatory teaching from home, created as alternate to the formal Faculty Recital Gala that was canceled in April. View at youtu.be/ZkGrX8iTqlI or Rochesterconservatory.com. Rochester Conservatory open for in-person lessons.
• “Mambo Encore”: Michigan Philharmonic of Plymouth, youtu.be/QzaXKlVyij4, michiganphil.org.
DANCE
• Virtual Salon Performance Series: Monthly presentation of works in progress by guest artists with facilitated audience response session, hosted/curated by Mark DeGarmo. Mark DeGarmo Dance seeks submissions through Aug. 17 for the next “Global Dance Circle” video. Professional and recreational dancers invited to email a 10-second clip of their best moves to info@markdegarmodance.org, markdegarmodance.org.
DRIVE-IN THEATER
• Emagine Novi: “Beauty and The Beast” 9:15 p.m. Aug. 14, $30 per vehicle; UFC 252: “Miocic vs Cormier World Heavyweight Championship” 10 p.m. Aug. 15, on south side parking lot of Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk, 44425 W. 12 Mile Road. Showtimes at 9:30 p.m., gates at 7 p.m. COVID-19 precautions, concession delivery to car, no outside food or beverages allowed, emagine-entertainment.com, $30 per vehicle with no more than six people. RVs and limousines excluded.
• Canterbury Village: Powered by Emagine, movies include “The Secret Life of Pets,” “Bad Boys for Life,” “Dolittle” and “MIB International” Aug. 14-16, “Fright Night” movies Aug. 19 at Canterbury Village, 2359 Joslyn Ct., Lake Orion. Tickets at BigTickets.com, facebook.com/canterburyvillagelakeorion, rain or shine, $20+.
• MJR Digital Cinemas: Concession pickup and delivery through the DoorDash mobile app available at select locations including MJR Southgate Cinema 20, MJR Waterford Cinema 16, MJR Chesterfield Cinema 16, and MJR Troy Grand Cinema 16, within the service area, mjrtheatres.com.
• Movies at dusk: “Toy Story 4” Aug. 14, Hudson Mills Metropark, Dexter; “Star Wars-The Rise of Skywalker” Aug. 15, Willow Metropark, New Boston, free with Metropark pass, first-come-first-parked basis until full, socially distance safety measures in place, metroparks.com/movies.
• Samaritas charity drive-in fundraiser: 8 p.m. Aug. 27, annual ballroom gala has been changed to a ’50s-themed drive-in event at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth. Supporters dress in ’50s attire, ’50s-themed entertainment from the Memphis Thrillbillies, along with a classic dinner delivered to vehicles, followed by a movie. Cars will be distanced by six feet, all staff and volunteers will wear masks, $75+ per ticket, samaritas.org/drive-in.
• “Trolls World Tour”: 6th Annual Family Movie Night, 7 p.m. Aug. 15, Brandon Township Community Park, 1414 N. Hadley Road, Ortonville.
FAMILY
• Jurassic Quest Drive-Thru Experience: Touring exhibit of 70+ lifelike dinosaurs Wed.-Sun., through Aug. 23, at DTE Energy Music Theatre parking area, Independence Twp. Timed tickets start at $49 for hourlong passenger car ride, purchased at 313Presents.com or jurassicquest.com. No food sales, guests may bring snacks. Staff will deliver merchandise for purchase at the Dino Store. Guests to remain in vehicles during the tour, and wear masks if they exit vehicle in allowed areas.
• DIA At Home: Family Art Projects Neighborhood Collage and Art-Making-Stabiles, freestanding geometric sculptures. Access the Detroit Institute of Arts online to view collections and online resources for children and adults, dia.org/athome, dia.org/education/resources, dia.org/videos.
• Pure Michigan virtual tours: Live cams at beaches and exhibits through #VirtualPureMichigan campaign, on Pure Michigan’s Facebook, Instagram and Twitter channels, facebook.com/puremichigan.
• Michigan History for Kids: For third and fourth grades, exploring history and heritage of all Michigan peoples, michigankids.org/home.
• CreativeBug: Joann Fabrics & Crafts offers two months free website subscription with access to thousands of online arts and crafts courses, creativebug.com.
• Libraries: While closed, many libraries offer online services, including e-books, mel.org/welcome.
FESTIVALS
• Greek MiniFest: Aug. 20-23 at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 21800 Marter Road, St. Clair Shores, popular Greek food and pastries for curbside pickup and delivery instead of annual Greekfest, due to COVID-19. Call to place your food order at 586-596-6326 or 586-779-8071. Menu and raffle tickets sales at assumptionfestival.com.
• Michigan Made Vendors-Open Air Market: Aug. 15-16, Canterbury Village, 2359 Joslyn Ct., Lake Orion, facebook.com/canterburyvillagelakeorion/, parking is $5, admission free.
• 2020 Michigan State Fair: scheduled at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, will transition to a free online event, Sept. 3-7, michiganstatefairllc.com.
• Soaring Eagle Arts, Beats & Eats: Main event canceled, Sept. 4-7, virtual and scaled-down live events with social distancing planned, downtown Royal Oak, artsbeatseats.com.
FILM
• Salute Your Shorts Film Festival: Aug. 21-29, online, saluteyourshortsfest.com, $10.
• Emagine Virtual Cinema: Emagine and partners provide select films at home via TV, mobile devices or computer through Emagine Virtual Cinema. Bleeker Street and Magnolia Pictures $12 per movie, Distrib Films US $10 per movie and subscription-based Film Movement $12 per movie; emagine-entertainment.com/virtual-cinema.
• DFT@Home Detroit Film Theatre: “Caro Diario (Dear Diary),” “Marona’s Fantastic Tale” (recommended for ages 7+), Detroit Institute of Arts virtual screening room, 313-833-4005, dia.org, $9.99+.
FUNDRAISERS
• On Track to End Hunger: annual fundraiser normally held during the Woodward Dream Cruise, which has been canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic, presented by Forgotten Harvest online this year. Event will showcase unique garages and vehicles at the M1 Concourse in Pontiac with host Roop Raj of FOX 2 News, online auction at forgottenharvest.org. Viewers can donate by texting “FEED20” to 91999 during the program through noon, Aug. 16.
• Sterling’s Legacy’s 2nd Annual ‘Wrapped in Love’ Event: 1-5 p.m. Aug. 22, Grant Park, 8243 Hahn St., Utica, to benefit shelter animals, facebook.com/events/2854650714767935, 586-991-1166.
•The Sounds of Summer: open air concert fundraiser 7 p.m. Aug. 29 and 4 p.m. Aug. 30, on Theatre NOVA’s front porch, using social distancing, $20 per person or $50 for a family of four (adults and children) per performance. To benefit Theatre NOVA. Purchase at TheatreNova.org.
MUSEUMS
• Autonomous vehicle exhibit: The Michigan Science Center in partnership with Ford Motor Co., open Thursday-Sunday. Tickets must be reserved in advance, due to COVID-19 protocols, bit.ly/3jsZrwt, free admission, 313-577-8400, Mi-Sci.org.
• Royal Oak Historical Society Museum: Annual Cruisin’ Woodward Exhibit, at the Northwood Firestation, 1411 Webster Road, Royal Oak, free entry, donations accepted, royaloakhistoricalsociety.com.
• Porch Walk Mt. Clemens: noon-4 p.m. Aug. 15, begins at 15 Union St., $15, order online or via phone, crockerhousemuseum.org, 586-465-2488. Social distanced walk imparts the history of a dozen homes on Lincoln Street in Mt. Clemens.
• The Henry Ford: Museum of American Innovation and Greenfield Village has reopened, 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn. Ford Rouge Factory Tour and the Giant Screen Experience closed until further notice, thehenryford.org.
• “Capturing A Culture Change-Motown Through The Lens of Jim Hendin”: Motown Museum reopened with smaller tour groups and enhanced safety measures. Online tickets, motownmuseum.org/visit/hours-admissions. Masks required inside museum. Guests will be greeted by an associate outside. New hours 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.
• Ford House grounds and gardens: Historic estate of Edsel and Eleanor Ford in Grosse Pointe Shores, reopened for tours, with timed entry, social distancing and masks. Visitors must register in advance, fordhouse.org, $5 each, no tickets at the gate. Ford House, historical buildings, visitor center and museum store closed. Restrooms near the Gate Lodge. Ford House mobile app available at fordhouse.org and App Store.
• Cranbrook Institute of Science: reopened to the public, option to view museum collections and videos online at science.cranbrook.edu. The Acheson Planetarium remains closed until further notice, science.cranbrook.edu. Cranbrook House & Gardens open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. daily. Visitors welcome to explore grounds for free this year. Cranbrook House and the Conservatory Greenhouse remain closed, housegardens.cranbrook.edu.
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