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This one-of-a-kind interactive live concert features a talented line up including Joshua Colley from “Descendants: The Rise of Red” and Mekonnnen Knife from “Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires.”
Event cost: $39.50-plus
Event time: 7 p.m. Aug. 17, 2024
Watch Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and Donald along with characters from Frozen 2, Wish, The Little Mermaid, The Lion King and Moana. You’ll see figure skating, eye-catching costumes and set designs, special effects and high-flying acrobatics and stunts all while belted out Disney tunes.
Event cost: $25-plus
Event times: 7 p.m. Thursday;...
See performers, musicians and technicians in grades 9-12 which is based on The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, a 1900 novel by L. Frank Baum.
Event cost: $15/adult, $10/student, $5/ages 10 and under
Event time: 7 p.m. Friday, 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15-17, 2024
A Very Shakespeare Christmas is about dreams, old flames, magic spells, secrets, and illusions as they collide in this holiday romantic comedy with an Elizabethan twist. It was written by local playwright PS Drake.
Event cost: $15/general admission
Event times: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14-17, 2024, 2-4 p.m....
Parents can enjoy a night out to see Gus Constantellis, a gay, first generation Greek-American stand up comedian/writer. He has written several children’s shows on Disney Channel, Nickelodeon and Netflix, including Gabby's Dollhouse, The Lion Guard, Rainbow Rangers and Abby Hatcher.
Event cost: $20-$30
Event time: 7-8:30 p.m. Nov. 17, 2024
Parents can come out to Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle to see John Heffron's Big Michigan Homecoming Tour: A Must-See Event.
Event cost: $25-$30
Event times: 7:30-9 p.m. Thursday, 7:15-8:45 p.m. and 9:45-11:15 p.m. Friday, 7-8:30 p.m. and 9:30-11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14-16, 2024
Join The Fairytale Fun Place for the Fairytale Princess Celebration: A Spectacular Show of Magic and Enchantment. It features singing, dancing and interactive performances. The cast features Queen Elsa, Princess Anna, Kristoff, Rapunzel, Flynn, Princess Tiana, Prince Naveen, and two other surprise guests. Tickets include a meal and add-ons...
Celebrate the holiday season with RARA with music, dancing, food and refreshments at Chief Financial Credit Union.
Event cost: $20-$24
Event time: 6-8 p.m. Dec. 6, 2024
See this exciting performance which is a combination of theater, interactive circus arts and music. The cast is made up of international performers.
Event cost: $31.50-plus
Event times: Oct. 31-Nov. 24, 2024
Bring the kids to see Junie B. Jones in this hilarious Broadway Junior adaptation of Barbara Park’s beloved series. Nov. 2 is the sensory-friendly performance.
Event cost: $15-$17
Event times: 2 p.m. Nov. 2-3, 2024
Ages 8 and up can come out to The Detroit Masonic Temple for a Candlelight concert, featuring Rings and Dragons. Kalkaska String Quartet will be performing.
Event cost: $32.50-plus
Event time: 6-7:15 p.m. Nov. 21, 2024
See this performance about Evan Hansen, a high school student who always feels like he’s on the outside looking in.
Event cost: $30-plus
Event times: 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16-17, 2024
