Arts & Entertainment

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Theater

The City Theater

Ernie, by Mitch Albom, is dedicated to Hall of Fame Detroit broadcaster Ernie Harwell. Through July 29.

2301 Woodward, Detroit; 313-471-3465, olympiaentertainment.com.

Performance Network Theatre

The comedy In the Next Room, or the Vibrator Play, explores female sexuality and gender roles in the Victorian age. Without an idea about why it works, Dr. Givings uses vibration therapy to treat female patients’ “hysteria.” When his jealous wife tries the device for herself, erotic chaos begins. Adult themes. Through July 15.

120 E. Huron St., Ann Arbor; 734-663-0681, performancenetwork.org.

Planet Ant

Original Comedy, a part of the Late Night series, runs July 6-21.

2357 Caniff, Hamtramck; 313-365-4948; planetant.com.

Purple Rose

In On Golden Pond, Ethel and Norman Thayer receive an unexpected visit from their daughter, her fiancé, and his son. When Norman and the boy develop an unexpected friendship, the Thayer family rediscovers the joy in life. Through Sept. 1. $25-$40.