Jul 31 Wednesday
The Michigan Primary is coming up on August 6th. Just a week out from the election, on July 31st, join Michigan Public's Political Director Zoe Clark and Senior Capitol Correspondent Rick Pluta and their panelists for our next Issues & Ale: It's Just Politics - Countdown to the Michigan Primary.
It will be a fast-paced discussion about the upcoming primary as the It's Just Politics team and their panelists dig into the Republican and Democratic races for the open U.S. Senate seat and the make-up of Michigan's Congressional delegation, plus the latest out of Lansing!
Attend in person or watch online. Free admission, but in person space is limited so advance registration is needed.
Aug 01 Thursday
You can join Stateside host April Baer on a nine-day adventure to Hawaii. You’ll visit Oahu, the Big Island, and Maui, and explore the beauty, history, and culture of the islands. Relax in paradise, witness spectacular waterfalls and enjoy lush tropical foliage with your fellow travelers.
Learn more about the trip at this free online information session on Thursday, August 1st at 7PM.
Aug 21 Wednesday
Michigan Public’s book club, Michigan Public Reads, has announced its next featured book: Deus X by Lansing native Stephen Mack Jones. We'll be discussing the book Wednesday, August 21. Author Stephen Mack Jones will join the weekend morning host and producer for All Things Considered, Katheryne Friske, and other Michigan Public staff members in Detroit for a conversation about the book. This event is open to the public and readers are encouraged to join. There will also be a Zoom option for statewide listeners.
Jul 26 Friday
The Wish-A-Mile Bicycle Tour is the single-largest fundraising event for the Michigan chapter, started in 1987 with four friends who challenged each other to ride 300 miles from Canton to Mackinac. This event has continued to grow from these humble beginnings into an amazing, heartwarming journey of dedicated cyclists and volunteers. You can help make transformational wishes come true for Michigan children battling critical illnesses by joining us for the 37th annual Wish-A-Mile Bicycle Tour happening July 26-28, 2024.
Fiber is not only artistic in practicum, but holds a necessity in its utility in our lives. How can we learn from textiles to weave our communities more strongly? In a place like South East Michigan, where so many holes have been torn, reaching for a hand without the tools to stitch us back together – fiber art is helping piece together a vibrant community, reminding ourselves that we all hold vibrancy in our individuality. Piece by Piece explores what contemporary fiber making in the area looks like today, and where it will take us in the future.
Image: Katie Shulman, 𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑒𝑚 𝑣.4, knitted elastic bra strapping, found textiles, wrapped metal rod, s-hooks, 2022.
PARC Art Gallery announces a new art exhibit, The Light Show. All about light and drama! It includes 27 artists and over 55 pieces of unique one-of-a-kind art. The PARC Art Gallery is open daily 10am to 8pm, except for holidays. This show will be on display until Aug. 1. The gallery will have an open house July 12 to 14.
Featured artists are Molly Bell, David Bowling, Cheryl Chidester, Tina Creguer, Ellen Doyle, Jaclyn Gordyan, James Guy, Tim Haber, Terri Haranczak, Kseniya Hauptmann, Vanessa Howson, Susan Hunt, Michaele Kadell, Alexander Kautz, Mike Kroll, Dawn Krull, Mary Lane, Jen Muse, Brian Peck, Thomas Rosenbaum, Bill Schahfer, Valerie Shelton Miller, Victor Spieles, Leonid Tikh, Nancy Wanchik, Joan Witte, and Lori Zoumbaris.
Step into the whimsical world of the 100-Acre-Wood with Pooh Corner! Join Winnie-the-Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore, Tigger, and all their friends on a delightful journey full of laughter, friendship, and adventure. From honey pot mishaps to heffalump hunts, every day is a new and exciting escapade in Pooh's world. With lovable characters and heartwarming moments, this enchanting production celebrates the joy of imagination and the power of friendship. Whether you're young or young at heart, Pooh Corner is guaranteed to warm your heart and bring a smile to your face!
Join us at Beacon Park, along with renowned DJ Tom T and Lumen Detroit, for our curated Summer Eco Sessions Pop-Up Series on select Fridays.
Start your weekend with uplifting music sets, delicious food from Lumen’s patio menu and skyline city views from our eco-friendly garden, patio or rooftop.
Events will also feature reserved seating areas where you can enjoy handcrafted, summer-themed cocktails, mocktails and special beverage tastings. Each event begins at 6 p.m. and is recommended for adults ages 21+. Non-reserved areas of the park will remain open to all visitors as usual.
Seating capacity is limited, so reservations are strongly encouraged. Additional seating in select areas of the patio, rooftop and garden are first come, first served.
A two and a half hour long comedic murder mystery where you play alongside professional actors to solve the crime (or not). We welcome you to “Good Riddance,” a 1990s mall opening gone terribly wrong!
Prepare to unravel the secrets of a thrilling murder mystery, where every twist and turn leads you closer to uncovering the truth. Put your sleuthing skills to the test as you examine clues and mingle with suspects, all while enjoying a delectable three-course meal. But beware – you might find yourself a suspect in this gripping tale. Secure your tickets now for an evening you won't soon forget!
Rating is PG-10 without curse words or gore, but some loud noises may frighten young children.Tickets are $59 and can be found through the website link or by calling 888-659-2952.
Hilarious, heartwarming family comedy about not letting go. Nick is a single, likeable, Italian-American guy from Hoboken, whose parents retire and move to Florida. Nick remains in New Jersey, however, and sees both sets of his grandparents every Sunday for dinner. This is a regular and beloved routine until Nick is offered his dream job across the country that would take him away from his loving, but eccentric, grandparents. When he tells them, the news doesn’t sit well. It begins a series of elaborate and hilarious plots, schemes and conspiracies by the grandparents to keep Nick around, including bringing to dinner the lovely, and single, Caitlin O’Hare as bait. You’ve heard of the “Parent Trap?” THIS is “The Grandparent Trap!” Written by Joe DiPietro, the author of I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, it will appeal to young and old alike!
ROCHESTER HILLS, MI – Rochester Christian University Theatre Company and UnCovered Theatre Company present Shakespeare Upon Avon: Hamlet, an outdoor production directed by Robert Arbaugh, MFA.
Every summer the Rochester Christian University Theatre Company partners with UnCovered Theatre Company to produce the award-winning Shakespeare festival: Shakespeare Upon Avon. Professional actors and directors from around the country come together on RCU's campus each year to perform some of the Bard's best plays. This year’s show is one of Shakespeare’s best-known tragedies: Hamlet. Grab your favorite lawn chair and join us for a fun evening of Shakespeare in beautiful Lake Norcentra Park!
Performances of Hamlet will be July 18-20 and July 25-27 at 7:30 p.m. All performances will take place on the campus of Rochester Christian University at 800 W. Avon Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48307, in the outdoor theatre behind Palmer Hall. Accessing the outdoor theatre requires walking down fifteen (15) steps. Limited bench seating is available but bringing a lawn chair is recommended. Tickets are $5 for students and $13 in advance ($16 at the door) for adults. Tickets purchased at the door with credit cards are subject to processing fees. To purchase tickets online and find more info, visit www.rcu.edu/rcu-theatre-music/. If you have questions, call (248) 218-2149 or e-mail theatre@rochesteru.edu.
Avast ye mateys! Get on board the Bard’s pirate ship and set sail with Viola, Olivia, and the gang as they plunder for love in Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, outdoors in Royal Oak's Starr Jaycee Park!
DOCTOR MOLOCH by Carla MilarchWorld PremiereScience Fiction theatre about Artificial Intelligence.
It’s 2029, and tech startup VitalAI is about to launch the first humanoid robot doctor, capable of personalized medicines and single-cell cancer detection. There’s only one problem: the good doctor has no empathy. When actress Serena Blaise arrives to teach him how to “be human,” she gets much more than she bargained for. Directed by Briana O'Neal, featuring Shelby Bradley, Louie Chen, and Artun Kircali.
July 12 - August 4, 2024 Thursdays-Saturdays at 8:00 pm, Sundays at 2:00 pm(Single tickets: $28)