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Audiences will see Mickey get ready for the biggest playdate ever at the Clubhouse with all his favorite pals including Minnie and Goofy, the Puppy Dog Pals, Ginny and Bitsy from “SuperKitties” and Ariel from “Disney Jr.’s Ariel.” The problem is, mysterious weather keeps interrupting the fun.
Event cost: $46-plus
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Experience the extraordinary international cast that features jaw-dropping acrobatics, larger than life puppets and stunning hand-crafted sets and costumes.
Event cost: $49-plus
Event times: Noon, 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Dec. 8, 2024
At this show, Buddy the human who hid in Santa’s bag and lived his life as an elf heads to the Big Apple to find his real dad.
Event cost: $25-plus
Event times: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Friday; 10 a.m., 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday; 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6-10, 2024
See the Tony Award-winning musical that follows an orphan named Annie. It is filled with memorable songs. The sensory-friendly performance is Dec. 12.
Event cost: $43.50-plus/ages 13-plus, $31.50/ages 12 and under
Event times: Times vary; Dec. 5, 2024-Jan. 12, 2025
Frontline Prophet: James Baldwin, is a traveling exhibition features a multi-sensory experience of James Baldwin and his legacy. The exhibit features the artwork of Detroit-based creative Sabrina Nelson.
Event cost: $25/adults 18-61, $12/seniors 62-plus, $12/ages 6-17, free/ages 5 and under. Free admission is available on the first weekend of each...
Neighborhood Theatre Group is proud to present Two One-Act Plays by A.M. Dean. See The Former Things and Carl, Baby.
Event cost: $15/general admission, $12/student admission
Event times: 8 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday Sept. 13-14, 2024
Experience a symphonic journey with Michigan Philharmonic led by the esteemed Nan Washburn at Ford House’s “Car-Tunes!” outdoor concert. Hear melodies from Disney’s Cars, Grease, Back to the Future, the Beach Boys and more.
Event cost: $40/member reserved seating, $20/adult member general seating, $10/child member general seating, $50/public reserved seating, $25/adult...
Celebrate the spookiest time of the season with this U-M tradition. The Halloween Concert brings together University Symphony and University Philharmonia Orchestras.
Event cost: $20-plus
Event time: 4 p.m. Oct. 27, 2024
Families can enjoy a drive-in style movie night at Stony Creek Metropark. Bring your own food and drinks, movies are free but a Metroparks daily or annual pass is required to enter the park. Watch Barbie (PG-13) on Aug. 24 and Ghostbusters Frozen Empire on Sept. 7.
Event cost: Free; parking pass required
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Families can come out to the park for an afternoon of music, dancing, music by DJ Cisco Kid, Magician Anthony Grupido, inflatables, face painting, yard games, food vendors and more. For all ages.
Event cost: Free/concert, $10/parking pass
Event time: 3-6 p.m. Aug. 3, 2024
Kick back every Sunday evening and listen to cool tunes played live in the park. Musicians range from big band to soul to everything in between.
Event cost: Free with admission, parking pass required
Event times: 6:30-9 p.m. Sundays, May 26-Sept. 1, 2024
2023 Schedule:
May 26 – The Gary Greenfelder Orchestra (big...
Join Mickey Mouse and his friends at Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party, an adventure filled with world-class skating, high-flying acrobatics and unexpected stunts! Look for clues in the search for Tinker Bell through immersive, fantastic worlds. Explore the colorful spirit realm of Coco, sail away with Moana...
