Film
June 5
Ernie & Emma with Special Guest Bruce Campbell: Actor, director, and writer Bruce Campbell will be on hand for this screening of his new film, Ernie & Emma. Hour Detroit’s Morgan Brown spoke with Campbell about the film where he plays Ernie Tyler, a smalltown salesman who embarks on an adventure to spread the ashes of his beloved late wife, Emma, in Pear Valley, Oregon. As Ernie reflects on his journey and the memories it unearths, he must find a way to confront his grief and move forward into his new future. $26. Redford Theatre, Detroit; redfordtheatre.com.
Music
June 17
Maysa: The Baltimore-born smooth jazz singer got her start performing with Wonderlove, Stevie Wonder’s group of backup singers, in the early ’90s. She later joined British R&B band Incognito before releasing her self-titled debut solo album in 1995. $26+. Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre, Detroit; ticketmaster.com.
June 18
Santana and the Doobie Brothers: The Grammy Award-winning rock pioneers will share the stage on the upcoming Oneness Tour. Both artists were recently honored for their important contributions to music history: The Doobie Brothers were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2025, while Carlos Santana received the Recording Academy’s Lifetime Achievement Award earlier this year. $53+. Pine Knob Music Theatre, Clarkston; 313presents.com.
June 19-21
Pink Martini: The Detroit Symphony Orchestra will join world music ensemble Pink Martini for a run of genre-bending shows at Orchestra Hall. Led by vocalist and Rock Star: Supernova finalist Storm Large, the 12-piece band offers something for everyone with its blend of classical, Latin, traditional pop, and jazz styles. $19+. Orchestra Hall, Detroit; dso.org.
June 27
99.5 WYCD Hoedown: Multiplatinum superstar (and former Hootie & the Blowfish vocalist) Darius Rucker will headline this annual country music bash at Pine Knob, which also features performances by up-and-coming country artist Corey Kent, singer-songwriter Lauren Alaina, and TikTok sensation Austin Williams. $43+. Pine Knob Music Theatre, Clarkston; 313presents.com.
June 29
Chicago: The acclaimed soft rock ensemble has spent decades blending classical, jazz, R&B, and pop music elements into successful hits like “If You Leave Me Now,” “Hard to Say I’m Sorry,” and “You’re the Inspiration.” Chicago’s legacy was honored with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2020. $53+. Fox Theatre, Detroit; 313presents.com.
Theater
May 22-June 14
The Last Wide Open: Theatre Nova presents the Michigan premier of this new three-act play by Audrey Cefaly. Set in a restaurant, the time-bending love story follows waitress Lina and dishwasher Mikolaj as their universes intersect, exploring themes of fate, destiny, and the mysterious forces that bring people together. $15+. Theatre Nova, Ann Arbor; theatrenova.org.
Courtesy of Meadow Brook Theatre
May 27-June 21
Always a Bridesmaid: On the night of their senior prom, four best friends make a promise to stand up in each other’s weddings. This hilarious, feel-good play by writers of The Golden Girls follows the group 30 years after that fateful promise as they grapple with runaway brides, fist-fighting brawls, ugly dresses, and the messy world of love and matrimony. $49. Meadow Brook Theatre, Rochester; mbtheatre.com.
Exhibits
June 6-Ongoing
Wayne County History Project: The Detroit Historical Society partners with the Wayne County Executive Office to offer a series of exhibits at the Guardian Building showcasing the county’s 43 unique communities. Six new exhibits will join the project this month: Harper Woods, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Woods, Grosse Pointe Shores, Grosse Pointe Farms, and Grosse Pointe Park. No cost. Guardian Building, Detroit; detroithistorical.org.
June 12-14
Greenfield Village Block Party: Celebrate the grand opening of Dr. Sullivan Jackson and Mrs. Richie Jean Sherrod Jackson’s home — where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and other civil rights leaders organized for historic change — at the Greenfield Village Block Party. The bash also features educational programs, Southern-inspired eats, live music, and a Blackowned business market. Free with Greenfield Village admission: $39 (ages 12+), $35 (62+), $29.25 (5-11), free (children 4 and under). Greenfield Village, Dearborn; thehenryford.org.
Art
June 6-7
Palmer Park Art Fair: This annual fair brings more than 100 juried artists to Detroit’s Palmer Park to display works in paint, glass, fiber, sculpture, jewelry, and more. Other offerings include live music, book readings by local authors, hands-on art projects, vendors selling local products, food trucks, and even a beer tent. No cost. Palmer Park, Detroit; palmerparkartfair.com.
June 20-Sept. 6
New Exhibitions at Cranbrook Art Museum: Three new summer exhibitions arrive at Cranbrook Art Museum this month. In the North Gallery, interdisciplinary artist Akea Brionne presents A Dreaming Hour, which features large, multi-panel works that depict the stories and cultures of the African diaspora through surreal combinations of fiber, glitter, oil pastels, and rhinestones. In the Upper Galleries, Monumental Color showcases significant works by iconic abstract artists Cecily Brown, Sam Gilliam, and Joan Mitchell. Also featured in the Upper Galleries is Drawing in Thread, an installation centered around threads created by Olga de Amaral and Anne Wilson. No cost with museum admission. Cranbrook Art Museum, Bloomfield Hills; cranbrookartmuseum.org.
This story originally appeared in the June 2026 issue of Hour Detroit magazine. To read more, pick up a copy of Hour Detroit at a local retail outlet. Click here to get our digital edition.
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