Things to do in metro Detroit, Nov. 8 and beyond

• Sweet: 8 p.m. Nov. 8, Andiamo Celebrity Showroom, 7096 E. 14 Mile Road, Warren, doors at 6:30 p.m., andiamoshowroom.com, $25-$59+.

• Chicago Transit – A Tribute to Chicago: 8 p.m. Nov. 8, Emerald Theater, 31 N. Walnut St., Mt Clemens, 586-630-0120, TheEmeraldTheatre.com, doors at 7 p.m., ages 18+, $20+.

• Verve Pipe: 8 p.m. Nov. 9, The Roxy, 401 Walnut Blvd., Rochester, 248-453-5285, www.theroxyrochester.com, doors at 7 p.m., ages 21+, $40+.

• Black Dahlia Murder: Nov. 9, Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 W 4th St. Royal Oak, www.royaloakmusictheatre.com, 248-399-3065, ticket prices vary.

• Close to You Carpenters Tribute with Lisa Rock: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9, at River Raisin Centre for the Arts Theatre, 114 S. Monroe St., Monroe, 734-242-7722, www.riverraisincentre.org.

• Split Shifters: 8 p.m. Nov. 9, Max Dugan's, 844 E 10 Mile Road, Hazel Park, 248-677-3059, www.facebook.com/maxsdugans248, costume contest, $5 cover.

• Millington: 6:30 p.m. Nov. 10, Pike Room at The Crofoot, 1 S. Saginaw, Pontiac, all ages, $15+.

• Latto, Mariah The Scientist and Karrahbooo: 8 p.m. Nov. 11, Fox Theatre, Detroit, 313Presents.com, ticket prices vary.

• Matthew Ball – The Boogie Woogie Kid: 1-2 p.m. Nov. 12, Troy Community Center, 3179 Livernois Road, Troy. For seniors, register at 248-524-3484.

• City and Colour: 7 p.m. Nov. 12, The Fillmore Detroit, www.thefillmoredetroit.com, ticket prices vary.

• Boney James: 8 p.m. Nov. 13, Sound Board at MotorCity Casino, Detroit, 313Presents.com, ticket prices vary.

• Rod Wave: 7 p.m. Nov. 13, Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, 313Presents.com, ticket prices vary.

• Ashley Kutcher: Nov 13, The Loving Touch, 22634 Woodward Ave., Ferndale, 248-820-5596, thelovingtouchferndale.com, all ages, doors at 7 p.m., $20+.

• Brian Dunne: 8 p.m. Nov. 13, at 20 Front Street, Lake Orion, 248-783-7105, www.20frontstreet.com, doors at 7:30 p.m. all ages, $25+.

• Maverick City Music: 7 p.m. Nov. 14, Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, 313Presents.com, ticket prices vary.

• Morris Day and The Time: 8 p.m. Nov. 14, Sound Board at MotorCity Casino, Detroit, 313Presents.com, ticket prices vary.

• Emily King with Martin Luke Brown: Nov. 14, The Magic Bag, 22920 Woodward Ave., Ferndale, www.themagicbag.com, doors at 7 p.m. all ages, $32+ adv.

• Simply Sinatra-Starring Steve Lippia: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15, Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, 44575 Gareld Road, Clinton Twp., www.macombcenter.com, 586-286-2222, $50-$69+.

• Everclear: 8 p.m. Nov. 15, Flagstar Strand Theatre, Pontiac, www.flagstarstrand.com/performancesandevents, ticket prices vary.

• John Waite: 8 p.m. Nov. 15, Andiamo Celebrity Showroom, 7096 E. 14 Mile Road, Warren, doors at 6:30 p.m., andiamoshowroom.com, $35-$69.

Conventions/Craft shows

• Motor City Comic Con: Nov. 8-10, at Suburban Collection Showplace, Pop culture event featuring comic book and multimedia dealers from across the country offering pop-culture merchandise, including comics, art, t-shirts, movie memorabilia, posters. Also featuring actors including John Cusack, Dave Coulier, and Robert Englund, comic book creators, writers and artists, www.motorcitycomiccon.com, ticket prices vary.

• Waterford Festival of the Arts craft and vendor fair: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 9, at Waterford Recreation Center, 5640 Williams Lake Road, Waterford Twp., 248-674-5441, admission is $1 per person.

• Craft Show: Nov. 15-16, (10 am.-5 p.m. Friday and 9 am.-3 p.m. Saturday), First General Baptist Church, 2933 Frembes Road, Waterford Twp., wgbchurch.com, 248-673-6481, free admission.

Holiday activities

• Downtown Rochester Holiday Expo: 5-7:30 p.m. Nov. 11, at the Royal Park Hotel, 600 E. University Drive, Rochester. More than 60 businesses will be showcasing their products and services, just in time for the holidays. Admission is free and includes light refreshments and door prize drawings, downtownrochestermi.com.

• Ladies' Night Out: 4-8 p.m. Nov. 12, in downtown Highland, Christmas cookie tasting, Maker's Market and special promotions and refreshments at participating businesses. HWLBA RedBox Food Drive, donate for a chance to win prizes. Begin at the HVCA Welcome Station, free shuttle service, www.highlanddda.com/events/ladies-night-out.

• Annual Twinkle Town: 6-8 p.m. Nov. 12, Gardner White, 6500 E.14 Mile Road, Warren, free holiday event, register at

• Glenlore Trails-Aurora: Thursday-Sunday evenings, Nov. 15-Dec. 29, at 3860 Newtown Road, Commerce Twp., one-mile walk through experience, www.GlenloreTrails.com.

• Ferndale Underground Holiday Market: Nov. 16-17, (10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday), beneath the DOT parking garage in Ferndale, (Troy Street at Allen), www.undergroundferndale.com.

• "Elf The Musical": Nov. 6-10, Fox Theatre, Detroit, 313Presents.com, ticket prices vary.

• "The Hobbit": Nov. 7-10, at Avondale Performing Arts Center 2800 Waukegan St., Auburn Hills presented by the Avondale Theatre Company, avondaletheatrecompany.ludus.com, general admission-$10; streaming Nov. 9-$10; and students-$7.

• "Shrek the Musical Jr.": Nov. 7-10, The Hawk Theatre, 29995 W. Twelve Mile Road, Farmington Hills, presented by The Farmington Hills Youth Theatre, TheHawkTheatre.com, $12 advance or $15 at the door.

• "Frozen Jr.": Nov. 8-10, Oxford Middle School, 1420 Lakeville Road, Oxford, www.oxfordwildcattheatreco.org, $10-18, student discount available.

• "Crimes Of The Heart": Nov. 8-23, Avon Players Theatre, 1185 Washington, Rochester, 248-608-9077, $28+.

• "Next to Normal" musical: Through Nov. 10, presented by Birmingham Village Players, 34660 Woodward Ave., Birmingham, www.birminghamvillageplayers.com, $30.

• Disney Jr. Live On Tour: Let's Play: Nov. 10, Fisher Theatre, 3011 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, www.broadwayindetroit.com, ticket prices vary.

• "Good Riddance"- A Gnarly 1990's Murder Mystery party: Nov. 13, Andiamo Warren, 7096 E. 14 Mile Road, Warren, photo opportunities, games and costume contest with fantastic prizes, ages 21+, includes two drink tickets (cash bar also available), strolling dinner, and live music from Funhouse, ages 21+, $79.95+ per person. Tax and gratuity are not included, cash bar, www.andiamoitalia.com.

• "A Drag Queen Christmas": 8 p.m. Nov. 13, Fisher Theatre, 3011 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, www.broadwayindetroit.com, ticket prices vary.

• "Charlie Hu$tle" musical: Nov. 14-15 and Nov. 21-22, at Oakland Community College's Smith Theater on Orchard Ridge campus in Farmington Hills, the film explores the life of controversial baseball legend Pete Rose, directed by OCC Theatre faculty instructor and Broadway veteran Jennifer Little ("Phantom of the Opera," "Mame"). General admission tickets are $10, $5 for seniors and free for OCC students, employees, alumni and retirees, at www.eventbrite.com/e/charlie-hutle-tickets-879651460197?aff=oddtdtcreator.

• "25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" musical: Nov. 14-17, Nov. 21-24, at Rochester Christian University, 800 W Avon Road, Rochester Hills, rcu.ludus.com, $5- $20.

• "Pipeline": Nov. 14-23, Varner Studio Theatre, 371 Varner Drive, Rochester, $20 general/ $15 student.

• "The Thanksgiving Play": Nov. 15-24, Varner Lab Theatre, 371 Varner Drive, Rochester, $20 general/ $15 student.

• Oakland University's Theatre Day: Nov. 16, full day of performances, workshops, and behind-the-scenes insights, includes shows "Thanksgiving Play" at 2 p.m. and "Pipeline" at 8 p.m., at Varner Hall, Oakland University, both shows and workshops is $40, or $30 for just one show and workshops.

• "The Addams Family" musical: Nov. 15-24, All Saints Episcopal Church, 171 W Pike St., Pontiac, presented by Pontiac Theatre IV, www.pontiactheatreiv.com, $15-adults, $12-seniors/students.

• "Moon Man Walk": Nov. 15-Dec. 1, The Inspired Acting Company, 1124 E. West Maple Road, Walled Lake, 248-863-9953, www.InspiredActing.org, adv. tickets are $35+.

• "Girls Gone Bible": 7 p.m. Nov. 16, Fisher Theatre, 3011 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, www.broadwayindetroit.com, ticket prices vary.

• "Mean Girls": Nov. 19-24, Fisher Theatre, 3011 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, www.broadwayindetroit.com, ticket prices vary.

• "Little Women": Nov. 20-Dec. 21, Tipping Point Theatre, 361 E Cady St., Northville, www.tippingpointtheatre.com, ticket prices vary.

• "A Christmas Carol": Nov. 22-Dec. 22, Meadow Brook, at Meadow Brook Theatre, on the campus of Oakland University, 248-377-3300, www.mbtheatre.com,ticket prices vary.

• "The Nutcracker": 7 p.m. Nov. 23, Music Hall Center, 350 Madison St., Detroit, www.musichall.org, ticket prices vary.

• Drop In Workshop-Scrolls: 6:30-8 p.m. Nov. 8, and noon-4 p.m. Nov. 9-10, Detroit Institute of Arts, Art-Making Studio, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, www.dia.org.

• Sukanya Ramakrishna: Opening reception is 6 p.m. Nov. 8, opening of art exhibit, Journey Collection of landscape painting and photography at Farmington Hills City Hall, featuring Novi artist, hours are 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.

• GIG – The Art of Michigan Music: Nov. 8-10, at Art 634 in Jackson, ttps://lifeinmichigan.com/gig, $25 for one day or $45 for the weekend. A three day arts and music show featuring 22 Michigan visual arts who create the imagery for the music scene (gig posters, concert photography, album covers).

• Cranbrook Academy of Art Cup Sale: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 9, Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, in the Art Lab on Cranbrook Art Museum's lower level. Ceramics students will sell small vessels, proceeds benefit the artists and the department. Each cup is $30, plus tax, credit/debit cards, no cash transactions. Also taking place, Cranbrook Academy of Art Metalsmithing Ring Sale, prices vary. admission to the sale is free.

• Detroit as Resource: 6:30 p.m. Nov. 14, Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, "Reflections on the Art of a Post-Riot City", series of talks in conjunction with the exhibition "How We Make the Planet Move: The Detroit Collection, Part I," free admission.

• South Oakland Artist Association Museum Show & Sale: Through Nov. 16, at the Royal Oak Historical Museum, 1411 W Webster Road, Royal Oak,

• JC Rivera: Exhibit through November, on the second floor of Detroit Shipping Company, 474 Peterboro St., Detroit, www.detroitshippingcompany.com, RSVP at www.eventbrite.com/e/art-gallery-opening-jc-rivera-tickets-1035017684757.

• Patrick Alston and Heather Day: Through Dec. 21, Library Street Collective, 1274 Library St.. Detroit, open Wednesday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m., lscgallery.com.

• "Grace Under Fire": Through Jan. 11, the Shepherd, 1265 Parkview St., Detroit, lscgallery.com, open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday.

• How We Make the Planet Move: Through March 2, The Detroit Collection Part I, Detroit-based artists and designers, featuring Subtleism" Neha Vedpathak with Agnes Martin and Toshiko Takaezu "Worlds Within," cranbrookartmuseum.org, general admission-$10, free for ArtMembers.

• "The Art of Dining-Food Culture in the Islamic World": Through Jan. 5, Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, dia.org.

• Tiff Massey-"7 Mile + Livernois": Exhibit through May 11, 2025, Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, dia.org.

• Oak Park Community Mural: Recently completed by local artist and Oak Park native, Desiree Kelly, on the Oak Park Public Library, 14200 Oak Park Blvd., Oak Park, www.oakparkmi.gov.

• "The Lion and the Mouse" and "Hippo" sculptures: Formerly at Eastland Center in Harper Woods are now on display at Ascension St. John Hospital, 22101 Moross Road, Detroit.

• Thursdays at the Museum: 1 p.m. Thursdays, Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit, self-guided visit of our collections for adults 55 and older. Groups of 25 or more in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties can receive free bus transportation, www.dia.org/events/thursdays.

• The Hawk Makerspace: The Hawk – Farmington Hills Community Center, featuring craft space, specialized equipment including a laser cutter, 3D printer, and sewing lab. Makerspace users may purchase passes to use the equipment during Open Studio hours. Classes are also offered, fhgov.com/play,-explore-learn/the-hawk/amenities/makerspace.

• Drop-in Design: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, self-guided art-making activities in the Cranbrook Art Museum, Art Lab, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, cranbrookartmuseum.org, general admission-$10.

• University of Michigan Museum of Art, 525 South State St., Ann Arbor, 734-764-0395, umma.umich.edu, ticket prices vary.

• DIA Inside|Out: High-quality reproductions of artworks from the DIA's collection are at outdoor venues throughout Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties, through October, The city of Rochester is participating, for locations visit www.downtownrochestermi.com/dia-insideout.

Beats, continued

• Collective Soul: Nov. 16, Music Hall Center, 350 Madison St., Detroit, www.musichall.org, ticket prices vary.

• Kelley O'Connor and Robert Spano: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16, Seligman Performing Arts Center, 22305 West 13 Mile Road, Beverly Hills, www.chambermusicdetroit.org/season81, $30+ each.

• Nicole Keller, organist: 3 p.m. Nov. 17, St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 620 Romeo Street, Rochester, Harmony in the Hills Concert Series,

• Cris Jacobs: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17, The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, $25+.

• Pond: Nov. 20, Saint Andrew's Hall, Detroit, livenation.com, doors at 6:30 p.m., ticket prices vary.

• Jazz Series-Sheila Landis: 7 p.m. Nov. 21, The Hawk Theatre, 29995 W. Twelve Mile Road, Farmington Hills, TheHawkTheatre.com, $20 advance or $25 at the door.

• Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening: 7 p.m. Nov. 23, The Fillmore Detroit, www.thefillmoredetroit.com, ticket prices vary.

• Bill Gaither and The Gaither Vocal Band: 6 p.m. Nov. 24, Mt Bethesda Christian Church in Sterling Heights, The All Is Bright Christmas Tour, www.gaither.com.

Books/Lectures

• Rusty Rosman, author: Rusty Rosman, author of "Two Envelopes – What You Want Your Loved Ones to Know When You Die," discussion is 1-3 p.m. Nov. 12, at Jewish Community Center, 6600 W Maple Road, West Bloomfield Township, register at Also 6:30 p.m. Nov. 12, at Hadassah House, West Bloomfield Township, register at www.hadassah.org/region/greater-detroit.

• The Macombers Fall Extravaganza: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8, Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, 44575 Gareld Road, Clinton Twp., www.macombcenter.com, 586-286-2222, $12-$18+.

• Chamber Choir Festival: 7 p.m. Nov. 12, at Varner Recital Hall, 371 Varner Drive, Rochester, free.

• Oakland Chorale and University Chorus: 8 p.m. Nov. 15-16, University Presbyterian Church, 1385 S Adams Rd, Rochester Hills, $12 General/ $10 student,

Classical/Orchestra

• Woodwind, High Brass, Low Brass recitals: Nov. 10, Woodwind recital at 1 p.m., High Brass recital at 3 p.m. and Low Brass recital at 7 p.m., at Varner Recital Hall, 371 Varner Drive, Rochester, free admission to all 3.

• Michigan Philharmonic: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15, Soul of Remembrance-A Veterans Day Salute, at St. Kenneth Church, 14951 N Haggerty Road, Plymouth, michiganphil.org, $35 gen adm., $10 students.

• Macomb Symphony Orchestra: 3 p.m. Nov. 17, Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, 44575 Gareld Road, Clinton Twp., www.macombcenter.com, 586-286-2222, general admission-$25, first responder and military-$15, MCC students- $12, 12 and younger-free at the Box Office.

• Mahler's Fifth Symphony: Nov. 21-23, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra Hall, 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit, dso.org, $20+.

• One Night Stans: Ron Feingold-Nov. 7-9; Mike Brody-Nov. 14-16; at 4761 Highland Road, Waterford Twp., www.onenightstans.club, 248-249-1321, ages 18+, ticket prices vary.

• Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle: Pauly Shore-Nov. 8-10, John Heffron-Nov. 14-16; Gus Constantellis-Nov. 17; Stone Cold And The Jackal Holiday Show-Nov. 18; at 310 S. Troy St., Royal Oak, www.comedycastle.com, 248-542-9900, ages 18+, ticket prices vary.

• Ryan Sickler: Nov. 8, The Magic Bag, 22920 Woodward Ave., Ferndale, www.themagicbag.com, doors at 7 p.m. all ages, $29+ adv.

• Comedy Night for a Cause: Nov. 14, Andiamo Celebrity Showroom, 7096 E. 14 Mile Road, Warren, Motown Mark Dabiero presents comedy showcase featuring Sal Demilio and Steve Lott, dinner at 6:30 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m., doors at 6 p.m., www.Motownmark.com, $50+.

• Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14, Fox Theatre, Detroit, 313Presents.com, ticket prices vary.

• Harvest Dance: 6-10 p.m. Nov. 9, at Bonadeo Farms, 1215 White Lake Road, Highland Twp. BBQ dinner, DJ, line dancing, country casual attire for line dancing, cash bar, veterans tribute, presented by Highland White Lake Business Association, $55 per person, register at hwlba.com.

• Disco Diwali: 6-11 p.m. Nov. 9, Shankar Distillers, 1030 Chicago Road, Troy, dance party celebrating the Hindu festival of lights,

• World Ballet Company-"Swan Lake": 2 p.m. Nov. 10, Music Hall Center, 350 Madison St., Detroit, www.musichall.org, ticket prices vary.

• "Jurassic Park" Q&A screening with Wayne Knight: 8 p.m. Nov. 8, Emagine Theatre, Novi, www.MotorCityComicCon.com, $40+.

• Robert Englund Q&A screening: 8 p.m. Nov. 9, Emagine Theatre, Novi, screening of "A Nightmare on Elm Street", www.MotorCityComicCon.com.

• "Goodboy" screening: 4-6 p.m. Nov. 10, Phoenix Theatres State Wayne, 35310 W Michigan Ave., Wayne. Presented by Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit, proceeds to benefit shelter pets at Friends for Animals in Dearborn, www.metrodetroitanimals.org/event/goodboyfilm.

• Open caption film screenings: Sunday and Wednesday afternoons throughout November at select Emagine Theatres, Emagine-Entertainment.com, ticket prices vary. Also sensory-friendly screenings are offered Nov. 16, and dementia-friendly screenings are offered Nov. 13.

• Detroit Film Theatre at the Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, dia.org, ticket prices vary.

• Farmington Civic Theater, 33332 Grand River Ave., Farmington, www.theFCT.com.

• Milford Independent Cinema: 945 E Summit St., Milford, milfordcinema.org/tickets, $5+.

• Redford Theatre, 17360 Lahser Road, Detroit, redfordtheatre.com, ticket prices vary.

• Gatsby's Charity Affair: 6-10 p.m. Nov. 9, at Hunt Street Station, 2200 Hunt Street, Detroit, entertainment, DJs, silent auction, The Youth Community Agency event to support teens and poverty-driven families in metro Detroit, tickets at www.youthcommunityagency.org, (free parking available).

• Annual Trade Secrets Fundraiser for Gesher Human Services supporting programs for women and families, is 6-8 p.m. Nov. 14, at Detroit Marriott Troy, 200 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy, The event includes dinner and program with honoree and keynote speaker Amy Nederlander, raffles and a silent auction. The silent auction will go live, Nov. 3, ending on Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $150+, $75 for ages under 36, geshermi.org/tradesecrets.

• GMAR Gives Back is 6-10 p.m. Nov. 15, at Fifth Avenue, 215 West 5th St., Royal Oak, to support Shades of Pink, ages 21+, includes two drinks and appetizers, tickets are $60 until the day of the event, Greater Metropolitan Association of Realtors,

• Yoga Moves MS's Gratitude Gala: Nov. 16, at The MINT, in Lathrup Village. Yoga Moves MS provides free adaptive yoga to those in need through in-person, virtual, and online programming. The gala features dinner, live music, auction, wine pull, purchase tickets at www.yogamovesms.org, tickets are $150+ each.

• Volunteers of America Michigan Holidays of Hope Gala is 6 p.m. Nov. 16 at M1 Concourse, 1 Concourse Dr, Pontiac. The fundraiser will feature cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, gourmet dinner catered by Andiamo, live and service auctions, slot car racing, professional drivers, cocktail attire requested, www.voami.org/holidaysofhope, tickets are $175+.

• Annual 104.3 WOMC Turn Up the Miracles Radiothon presented by Bridgestone is Nov. 21, supporting Corewell Health Children's. A Children's Miracle Network Hospitals event, the radiothon will broadcast live from MusicTown Detroit, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Listeners can donate by calling 877-719-KIDS (5437) or by texting "WOMCKIDS" to 51555. Anyone can become a Miracle Maker with a $20 monthly donation. Donations can be made by credit card, Venmo, Apple Pay, PayPal, or through a monthly invoice to pay by check, Corewellhealth.org/SERadiothon.

• Salem Witchcraft: 7 p.m. Nov. 23, Marquis Theatre, 135 East Main St. Northville, event to raise funds and awareness for Lost Voices, a nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of at-risk youth through the power of music and storytelling, there will also be a special Christmas Carol Singalong, tickets are $20+ at

• Meadow Brook Gala: April 25, (new date), Meadow Brook Hall, 350 Estate Drive, Rochester, tickets are $500, at meadowbrookhall.org/gala.

Holiday activities, continued

• Home for the Holidays Lighted Walk: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 30-Dec. 29, at Ford House, 1100 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Shores, purchase advanced timed tickets, $28 for adults and $14 for children, free for ages 2 and younger, fordhouse.org/holidays.

• Palmer Woods Holiday Home Tour & Soirée: Dec. 7. Guests will be invited to tour five homes in Palmer Woods plus the Soirée home, the former residence of Detroit icon, Aretha Franklin. Contact or 313-744-2624. www.palmerwoods.org.

Misc.

• Emagine 'Moore': The Herman Moore Experience, meet & greet with pro football star Herman Moore is Nov. 10, Emagine Royal Oak, 200 N. Main St., Royal Oak, tickets at www.Emagine-Entertainment.com, VIP is $125 at 6:30 p.m. General is $60+ at 7:30 p.m.

• A Celebration of Native American Culture: 7 p.m. Nov. 15, The Hawk Theatre, 29995 W. Twelve Mile Road, Farmington Hills, with Reg and Marca Pettibone, TheHawkTheatre.com, $15 advance or $20 at the door.

• Lost Mariners Remembrance: 6 p.m. Nov. 10, Dossin Great Lakes Museum, Detroit, tribute to sailors lost on the Great Lakes, presented by the Detroit Historical Society. The event marks the anniversary of the sinking of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald, features performance by Lee Murdock, a celebrated balladeer of the Great Lakes. The evening closes with the playing of Gordon Lightfoot's "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald," coupled with a bell ringing, $10 members, $15 general public, detroithistorical.org/membership.

• Westin Book Cadillac at 100 Exhibition: Westin Book Cadillac, 1114 Washington Blvd., Detroit, presented with Detroit Historical Society, exhibit explores the 100-year history of the Book Cadillac hotel,

• Michigan Science Center (Mi-Sci): 5020 John R St., Detroit, 313-577-8400, www.mi-sci.org. Regular museum gen. adm. is $18+. Standard Mi-Sci films are available as a $6 add-on to general admission tickets. Mi-Sci is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday and until 8 p.m. the first Friday of each month. "Tyrannosaurs – Meet the Family" exhibit is open through Jan. 12.

• Michigan Science Center Illuminate: 6-10 p.m. Nov. 8, celebration of National STEM Day, (Mi-Sci): 5020 John R St., Detroit, 313-577-8400, www.mi-sci.org.gourmet cuisine and libations, suggested donation of $75.

• The Zekelman Holocaust Center: 28123 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills, www.holocaustcenter.org, 248-553-2400.

• Motown Museum, 2648 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit, motownmuseum.org, 313-875-2264. Motown Mile outdoor, walkable art installation, "Pushin' Culture Forward," open through early fall, along the Detroit Riverwalk, free admission.

• The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation and Greenfield Village: 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn, Ford Rouge Factory Tours Monday-Saturday, purchase tickets online, prices vary, thehenryford.org.

• Ford Piquette Plant Museum: 461 Piquette Ave, Detroit. Open Wednesdays through Sundays, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $10-$18. Optional guided tours take place daily at 10 a.m., 12 p.m. and 2 p.m., www.fordpiquetteplant.org, 313-872-8759.

• Ford House: Historic estate of Edsel and Eleanor Ford, 1100 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Shores, fordhouse.org/events, 313-884-4222, admission is $7 per adult and $5 per child, ages 6+, free for 5 and younger.

• Dossin Great Lakes Museum: 100 Strand Drive, Belle Isle, Detroit, detroithistorical.org.

• Detroit Arsenal of Democracy Museum: Seeks volunteer groups from veteran and military groups to assist with restoration. The museum is also seeking building materials and equipment to support the ongoing restoration of its vintage industrial space at 19144 Glendale Ave., Detroit, including floor grinders, clear epoxy and Thinset products for floor repairs, www.detroitarsenalofdemocracy.org.

• Pontiac Transportation Museum: 250 W. Pike St., Pontiac. Admission to the museum is $10, $8 for seniors and veterans, $6 for children ages 6-12, free for children ages 5 and younger. Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, www.pontiactransportationmuseum.org.

• Detroit Historical Museum: 5401 Woodward Ave. (NW corner of Kirby) in Midtown Detroit, detroithistorical.org. Permanent exhibits include the famous Streets of Old Detroit, the Allesee Gallery of Culture, Doorway to Freedom: Detroit and the Underground Railroad, Detroit: The "Arsenal of Democracy," the Gallery of Innovation, Frontiers to Factories, America's Motor City and The Glancy Trains, regular museum general admission is $10. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. "Detroit Lions: Gridiron Heroes," exhibition featuring the history of the Detroit Lions, detroithistorical.org.

• Cranbrook Institute of Science: 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, $14 general admission, $10.50 for ages 2-12 and seniors 65+, free for children under age 2.

• Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm: Drop in tours on Fridays and Saturdays from noon-3 p.m., at 1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester Hills, with a guided tour of the Van Hoosen Farmhouse at 1 p.m., www.rochesterhills.org/musprograms, museum members-free, non-members-$5/adults, $3/seniors and students, no registration needed.

• The Wright: The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, 315 E. Warren Ave., Detroit, 313-494-5800, open Tuesday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and open until 7 p.m. on Thursday, closed on Mondays, reserve timed tickets at thewright.org, $30+ gen adm., $20 for seniors 62+, $15 for youth, ages 5-17, free for under 5.

• Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society: Open 1st/2nd/4th/5th Sundays of the month and 3rd Fridays, 1-4 pm, (holidays excluded) with exhibits including "Four Communities" exhibit at The Orchard Lake Museum, 3951 Orchard Lake Road, Orchard Lake. Admission is free, donations are welcome, www.gwbhs.org, 248-757-2451.

• Meadow Brook Hall offers Guided House Tours and Self-Guided Tours, check available times and purchase tickets at meadowbrookhall.org/tours, ticket prices vary. Meadow Brook Hall, 350 Estate Drive, Rochester, on the campus of Oakland University.

• Royal Oak Historical Society Museum: Hours are 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 1411 W. Webster Road, Royal Oak, royaloakhistoricalsociety.com, 248-439-1501, $10+ suggested donation.