Community Calendar

OPEN STUDIOS is the only time of year the public can explore the studios of Cranbrook Academy of Art! Student artwork will be for sale.

- Explore the private studio spaces of Cranbrook Academy of Art artists. Map will be available closer to the event.
- Graduate student art will be for sale in person
- Receive free admission to Cranbrook Art Museum, and Cranbrook Institute of Science (paid admission is required for Special Exhibition, the Acheson Planetarium, and exploreLAB)
- Free self-guided tours of Cranbrook House & Gardens
- Food trucks! Details coming closer to the event.

Spend the day at Cranbrook! Tour the Academy of Art studios, Art Museum, Institute of Science, and Cranbrook Gardens for free.

Visit Cranbrook Academy of Art and Cranbrook Educational Community campus on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 1-5pm!

OPEN STUDIOS is the one day of the year the public can explore the studios of Cranbrook Academy of Art! Student artwork will be for sale.

Explore the private studio spaces of Cranbrook Academy of Art artists. Map will be available closer to the event.
Graduate student art will be for sale in person
Free admission to Cranbrook Art Museum
Free admission to Cranbrook Institute of Science (paid admission is required for Special Exhibition, the Acheson Planetarium, and exploreLAB)
Food trucks! The Grilled Wrap and Tacos Hernandez return, plus new this year, Feinated Coffee.

Check-in Locations

Please park in one of our designated lots. A shuttle will drop you off at check-in and other locations. Check in at Cranbrook Art Museum or at the intersection of Academy Way and Lone Pine Road for printed maps and guidance. Online registration closes for OPEN STUDIOS 2026 on Friday, April 17 at 10pm. Walk-ups are welcome.

Parking and Transportation

Multiple free parking lots will be available. Please note that not all lots will have shuttle service. Details will be available closer to the event.

Accessibility

The New Studios Building of Cranbrook Academy of Art, Cranbrook Art Museum, and Cranbrook Institute of Science are the only wheelchair-accessible areas during OPEN STUDIOS. The New Studios Building houses the Cranbrook Academy of Art Ceramics, Fiber, and Metalsmithing studios.

The Detroit Historical Society with Honorary Event Chairs Warren C. Evans and Mrs. Renata Seals-Evans invite you to join us for an unforgettable evening at Detroit’s landmark Guardian Building. This VIP experience will include an exclusive cocktail hour on the Promenade level followed by dinner and drinks in the 32nd floor Guardian Club. Throughout the night, guests will enjoy a well curated auction and of course, the opportunity to support the Detroit Historical Society’s mission and our ongoing effort to bring history to the next generation. Presented by Ford Philanthropy. Complimentary valet | Roaring 20s attire | Black tie

North America’s largest award-winning interactive true crime murder mystery dinner show invites you into a night of laughter, mystery, and audience-driven intrigue. Enjoy a full dinner while a hilarious crime unfolds around you—but stay alert. The culprit is hiding in plain sight, and before the night is over, you could find yourself named a Prime Suspect.

Now playing at Hilton Garden Inn Grand Rapids East in Grand Rapids, MI, this murder mystery dinner experience is unlike traditional dinner theater. Our professional actors are not in costume and are secretly planted among the guests, creating a modern, social, and highly interactive evening. Each ticket includes our signature live murder mystery show, a complete dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of unexpected twists. Reserve your tickets now and crack the case before it’s too late.

Planning a group celebration or private event in Grand Rapids? We specialize in custom private shows for companies, parties, and organizations of nearly any size—hosted at our public venue or brought directly to your location. Perfect for team outings, corporate events, and unforgettable celebrations.

Join the murder mystery experience that puts YOU in the spotlight. This comedic dinner theater show is the killer game everyone’s dying to play. Don’t let this unforgettable event pass you by!
At this event like no other, you’ll play along as a detective or play a part as a suspect in the crime. Work with other guests to crack the case over a mouthwatering three-course meal, and discover whodunnit before the killer gets away! Mingle and connect with other teams and intriguing suspects, discover clues, uncover shocking secrets, and unleash your inner child’s imagination during this interactive comedic experience. But watch out! The killer could be anyone… even YOU!
Participate in a new mystery every month! From the glitz of 1930s Hollywood in “Best Laid Plans” to the roaring 1920s with “Death of a Gangster,” each event offers unforgettable thrills. Boogie at a 1950s sock hop, solve a 90s crime in “Good Riddance,” or celebrate the season with “The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year.” Whether it's a billionaire’s masquerade, a 1980s bash, or a chilling wedding-themed whodunit, there’s a unique mystery waiting for you. Mark your calendar and join the fun. Each month brings a fresh adventure.
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Sopranos Kimwana Doner and Kira Slovaček will present an eclectic program of classical vocal repertoire, featuring works by Verdi, Dvořák, Chopin, William Bolcom, and more! Join us at KCH for an entertaining evening exploring themes of passion, triumph, and adversity that celebrate the strength of the human condition.

Kira Slovaček, soprano
Kimwana Doner, soprano
John Etsell, piano

This concert is generously supported by Genre Sponsors: Maurice & Linda Binkow

From an Adaptation by CHRISTOPHER BOND
Originally Directed On Broadway by HAROLD PRINCE
Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick
Originally Produced on Broadway by Richard Barr, Charles Woodward, Robert Fryer, Mary Lea Johnson, Martin Richards in Association with Dean and Judy Manos

For mature audiences, aged 12+ - No babes in arms.

Attend the tale of a barber who returns from unjust exile, driven by vengeance and a hunger for justice. When he joins forces with Mrs. Lovett, a resourceful pie shop owner, the results are both horrific and strangely compelling.

Winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical, Sweeney Todd blends sharp wit, chilling suspense, and a powerful score that ranges from haunting ballads to biting satire. Described as “one of the greatest musicals ever written” (New York Post) and “a nightmare of a show and in some ways a dream” (The Guardian), this tale of love, loss, and razor-sharp revenge continues to resonate.

Flint Symphony Orchestra

Enrique Diemecke music director and conductor
Ricardo Morales clarinet

Program
Ethel Smyth Overture to The Wreckers
Gerald Finzi Five Bagatelles, Op. 23a (arr. for clarinet and string orchestra)
Carl Maria von Weber Concertino for Clarinet and Orchestra, Op. 26
Felix Mendelssohn Symphony No. 3 in A Minor, Op. 56 (“Scottish”)

Mendelssohn takes us on a tour of dramatic highland landscapes, while Ethyl Smyth explores the emotional currents of the stormy Cornish coastline. Together, they evoke the immense power of nature and the inner struggles of the people who are shaped by it.

Gerald Finzi, too, paints sonorous pictures of the English countryside in his Five Bagatelles, with the help of guest artist Ricardo Morales. Morales will prove why he’s one of today’s most sought-after clarinetists with his dexterous performance of Weber’s Concertino for Clarinet.

Erin Shields’ Paradise Lost reinvents John Milton’s epic poem through a bold, contemporary lens. Satan, cast out of Heaven, seeks revenge by tempting humanity, setting the stage for a cosmic battle of free will versus divine power. Blending sharp wit, modern feminism, and classical mythology, Shields’ adaptation challenges traditional notions of good and evil while exploring oppression, rebellion, and knowledge. With rich language and a fresh perspective, this powerful play reimagines one of literature’s most profound stories, making it both deeply relevant and strikingly theatrical.