Sep 26 Saturday
Rochester Christian University and UnCovered Theatre Present Shakespeare Upon Avon: The Winter’s Tale
ROCHESTER HILLS, MI – Rochester Christian University Theatre Company presents The Winter’s Tale, as part of the annual award-winning Shakespeare festival, Shakespeare Upon Avon.
Shakespeare Upon Avon is an award-winning outdoor theatre festival performed in beautiful Lake Norcentra Park on RCU's campus. Don’t miss this year’s epic tale of jealousy, loss, and redemption. Grab your favorite lawn chair or picnic blanket and join us for The Winter’s Tale!
Performances of The Winter’s Tale will be September 17-20 and 24-26 at 7:30 p.m. and with matinee on September 20 at 2:30 p.m.. All performances will take place in performance spaces on the campus of Rochester Christian University at 800 W. Avon Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48307. Performances on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays will take place in the outdoor theatre behind Palmer Hall. Accessing the outdoor theatre requires walking down fifteen (15) steps. Sunday performances will take place in our fully accessible, indoor space: the Richardson Academic Center Theater. Tickets are $5 for students and $18 for adults, with discounts available for seniors, veterans, and alumni. Tickets can be purchased online anytime and our in-person box office opens an hour before each performance. To purchase tickets online and find more info, visit www.rcu.edu/shakespeare-upon-avon/. If you have questions e-mail theatre@rcu.edu.
Sep 27 Sunday
Every September, on the 269th day of the year, Kalamazoo comes alive with 269 Fest — a weeklong celebration of music, food, film, technology, and culture. More than just another Kalamazoo event, 269 Fest brings together concerts, block parties, local markets, and community experiences that highlight the best things to do in Kalamazoo. From live entertainment to art and innovative showcases, this festival is where Kalamazoo’s creativity and culture meet what’s next.
Yes, a fine art fair can also be funky. We focus on art that has a bit of an edge. Traditional techniques but non-traditional images. We include all mediums. Audience ranges from art lovers looking for more interesting work to art lovers that have not yet realized that passion. Your most unusual work will sell. Suggested price points under $1000.
Oct 01 Thursday
Oct 02 Friday
The 4th Annual Metro Detroit Women's Expo. New Venue! Join us at the newly remodeled Macomb Sport & Expo Center. Free Parking! From local favorites to brands you’re about to fall in love with, we'll have 200+ booths of shopping and entertainment fun. Samples, demos, and giveaways. Shopping, beauty, wellness, fashion, health, food, make & take crafts, and so much more! Friday through Sunday, October 2-4. More info at www.kohlerexpo.com.
Tech Trek is your all-access pass to Ann Arbor’s tech scene. Stroll down Liberty Street, where 60+ companies will showcase their latest innovations — everything from AI to aerospace — right in the heart of downtown. Enjoy hands-on demos, interactive games, and plenty of swag. Hungry? Local food vendors will be serving up crowd favorites throughout the afternoon. Want to explore more? Hop on a free pedicab to visit featured off-site locations. It’s free, it’s fun, and it’s the perfect way to experience the energy of our tech community.
Tech Talk hits the stage during Tech Trek with rapid-fire tech demos from some of the region’s most exciting innovators. Liberty Plaza transforms into an open-air theater of invention where the public can see, hear, and touch what’s next. It’s free, it’s fun, and it’s your chance to experience tech in action.