Community Calendar

Small Works invites visitors to find original art to love and to give as gifts during holiday season. Artwork, all sized 16 inches or less, ranges from 2D collage, drawings, paintings, photography, and traditional prints to 3D ceramics, assemblage, mixed media, stoneware, and metalwork. Also, on view the work of teen emerging artist Melaniya Zazovskaya. Join us for the free opening reception on Friday, November 14, 5 – 8 pm. Learn more at www.northvillearthouse.org/exhibitions/smallworks/.

North America's largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner theatre show is now playing in Lansing, MI! Solve a hilarious true crime murder mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it!

Join us for an event that is very different from a traditional mystery dinner show. Our actors are not dressed in costume and are hidden in the audience! This results in a fun, social and interactive evening suitable for all adults.

Each ticket includes our signature award-winning mystery dinner theatre show, along with a full plated dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of surprises during the show.

Happens on the following Dates:
Oct 4, 2025, 6:30pm to 9:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Oct 18, 2025, 6:30pm to 9:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Nov 1, 2025, 6:30pm to 9:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Deos Contemporary Ballet presents the world premiere of "The Tempest," a bold reimagining of Shakespeare’s classic tale. Choreographed by Tess Sinke, this full-length ballet features a powerful female protagonist, Art Nouveau-inspired design, and a haunting mix of music by Ravel, Beethoven, and Sibelius. Join us for a night of magic, movement, and transformation as Prospera conjures spirits, confronts betrayal, and discovers the power of love and forgiveness. Experience the storm like never before during this never-before-seen ballet!

Marcus Gradley's The House That Will Not Stand, blends poetic language with sharp, unexpected humour to tell the story of a Creole family facing a world in transition. This hauntingly beautiful play that captures the power, the magic, the tragedy of life in 1836 New Orleans. Here, Beatrice Albans, a widow navigating grief, memory, and the volatile terrain of change. Her three daughters live under her roof- but not always under her control. It is the story of resilient, resourceful, catty, joyful, spiritual women.

Violet is a heartfelt, soul-stirring musical that follows a young woman’s journey of self-discovery across the American South in 1964. With a childhood scar across her face, Violet seeks healing from a televangelist, but along the way, she forms unexpected bonds with two soldiers who challenge her perceptions of beauty and acceptance. Featuring a rich, folk- and gospel-infused score by Jeanine Tesori, Violet is a deeply moving story about resilience, love, and embracing one’s inner strength. A powerful and impactful story, this musical delivers an unforgettable emotional journey.

The world’s longest-running musical is headed to RCU’s stage with a lush score and imaginative storytelling. The Fantasticks tells the story of a boy and girl who fall in love despite forces threatening to keep them apart. The young couple finds their love tested by meddlesome parents, time, and distance. This captivating, enchanting, and romantic fable invites audiences on the journey of a love that grows throughout the seasons. Fantasticks features book and lyrics by Tom Jones with music by Harvey Schmidt.

Performances of The Fantasticks will be November 13-15 and 20-22 at 7:30 p.m. with matinees on November 16 and 23 beginning at 2:30 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 Richardson Academic Center Theater. Tickets are $5 for students and $20 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/theatre/. If you have questions, e-mail theatre@rcu.edu. THE FANTASTICKS is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com.

Tipping Point Theatre presents "A Very Northville Christmas" - a comedic, holiday play by Robert Hawlmark that is a spoof of Hallmark holiday movies!

It’s every Christmas in any year in Northville, Michigan. Snow falls, the big tree is lit, cookies are baked and everything is Hallmark holiday perfection. Well...kinda? This hilarious spoof became a Northville favorite and it’s back! A new cast takes on various characters with breakneck speed and agility. Will the big-city gal find love with the small-town guy? Only one thing is for sure—schnapps is the peppermint of choice. We celebrate Northville with loads of humor and love.

He’s the Pope of Trash. The Sultan of Sleaze. The man who made bad taste divine. Now, JOHN WATERS returns to Ann Arbor for an unfiltered evening of twisted tales, trashy truths, and cinematic confessions in his all-new spoken word show, Going to Extremes.

No topic is too taboo. No story too sordid. If you know Waters, you know to expect the unexpected and love every outrageous minute of it.

Want more Waters?
Add the Group Therapy Session to your ticket. After the show, John will return to the stage for a 15 to 20 minute Q&A with up to 50 guests. This exclusive add-on is extremely limited, so act fast.

Robert Bartko exudes the energy, look, sound and passion of George in the 80’s and 90’s. He gets fans involved, prompting standing ovations for his performance of “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” and “Careless Whisper.” Robert is a spot-on George Michael lookalike, with the vocal range, dance moves, crowd interaction, and charisma that will leave you cheering for an encore. Close your eyes and you’ll swear you’re listening to the real deal, not a George Michael impersonator!

Join us for the annual Turkey Trails 5k/10k! A fun, Thanksgiving-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.

The fun includes -
Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal
Chip-timing with live results and awards
Free photos
Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line
Plenty of fun!

Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!
Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!

*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!

5k/10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)

*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!