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Two of Arnold Lobel's characters, Frog and Toad, show what friendship is like, through thick and thin. Ages 3-9.
Moscow Festival Ballet performs this rags-to-riches tale.
Mr. and Mrs. Popper and quite practical people until a package of crazy penguins are delivered to their door.
The Metro Times presents Dan Savage. Boldly covering everything and anything related to sex and relationships, Savage answers questions about virginity, orgasms, monogamy, and more. He creates a space for all to honestly discuss “taboo” topics.
As seen on Sesame Street and NBC Universal’s Sprout Channel, NYC’s Mario the Maker Magician is coming to Michigan on his winter tour! More than just a performer, Mario is also an inventor who creates his own props. He is known for his dedication to the Maker Movement and...
This very beautiful and moving play tells the touching story of a young Japanese girl's experience after the bombing of Hiroshima. The play recounts her illness from radiation poisoning and how children from all over Japan began to fold paper cranes to help Sadako get well. (For ages 9-99)
Performances...
Sommelier and music expert Ron Merlino leads an unparalleled wine tasting experience featuring rare French wines paired with live music performed by DSO musicians. Sip, savor, listen and learn about composers—Berlioz, Saint-Saens, Debussy, and Ravel—their wine tastes, histories, music and more! Ticket includes wine tasting, live classical music, mini...
Pro Musica of Detroit presents Naomi Yamaguchi, a 13 year-old Piano Prodigy in Concert.
Longway Planetarium breathes new life into the wildly popular classic rock light show format with an original production set to the music of Queen. Experience 10 of Queen’s greatest hits in this brand new show, including favorites like Bohemian Rhapsody, Another One Bites The Dust, and You’re My Best Friend.
Plays 8 p.m....
The Ford Community & Performing Arts Center’s Daddy-Daughter Dances will be held Feb. 1, from 2-4 and 5-7 p.m. in the Hubbard Ballroom. Daddy’s and daughters of all ages are invited to join us for this elegant annual affair. This year's theme is “One Magical Evening.”
We’ll have music, door...
Come join us at Berkley First for an afternoon of free popcorn and Despicable Me 3! See you at 3 p.m. on Sunday, January 14. Free to all, everyone is welcome.
From traditional to pub favorites, don’t miss this annual celebration of fine music from Ireland. Blackthorn warmly engages their audiences with their camaraderie, humor and their own special blend of tight harmony and skilled musicianship, featuring a wide variety of instruments. Irish or not, you will love this concert!
