Music
Sept. 11
Erykah Badu
The Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and record producer launched the neo-soul genre into the mainstream with her influential 2000 album Mama’s Gun, which spawned the hit single “Didn’t Cha Know.” Legendary DJ The Alchemist and eclectic hip-hop group De La Soul will join Badu when she stops at Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre. $27+. Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre, 14900 Metro Pwky, Sterling Heights; 313presents.com.
Sept. 17
Indigo Girls
The trailblazing duo will celebrate four decades of folk music innovation with a North American tour this fall. Initially propelled to stardom by ’90s radio staples like “Power of Two” and “Galileo,” the artists recently gained a new generation of fans when their 1989 single “Closer to Fine” featured prominently in Greta Gerwig’s hit 2024 film Barbie. Singer, producer, and rock ’n’ roll legend Linda Perry will kick off the show. $27+. Meadow Brook Amphitheatre, 3554 Walton Blvd., Rochester; 313presents.com.
Sept. 24
Brooks & Dunn
The best-selling country duo of all time will make a stop at Pine Knob with support from country singer David Lee Murphy and singer-songwriter Willow Avalon. Best known for honky-tonk classics like “Neon Moon,” “Brand New Man,” and “Red Dirt Road,” the duo boasts a staggering 30 Academy of Country Music Awards, two Grammy Awards, and 20 No. 1 country singles. $53+. Pine Knob Music Theatre, 33 Bob Seger Dr., Clarkston; 313presents.com.
Sept. 26
Opening Night Concert
Joshua Bell Plays Lalo: A new season of classical music begins with virtuoso violinist Joshua Bell as he joins the Detroit Symphony Orchestra for a performance of Édouard Lalo’s Symphonie espagnole. Audiences will also enjoy a performance of Estancia, Alberto Ginastera’s captivating 1952 ballet. $69+. Orchestra Hall, 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit; dso.org.
Art
Through Sept. 13
Women Artists of the Arab Diaspora
Two weeks remain to view this exhibit at the Detroit Historical Museum highlighting works by Arab female artists with connections to Detroit. Featuring artwork, films, poetry, and hakawati — an Arab storytelling tradition hundreds of years in the making — the exhibition reveals how artists impacted by diaspora and displacement have forged new creative languages in Detroit’s vibrant Arab American community. No cost with museum admission. Detroit Historical Museum, 5401 Woodward Ave., Detroit; detroithistorical.org.
Through Sept. 20
Anyspace? Whatever.
Artists Cézanne Charles and John Marshall transformed MOCAD’s galleries into spaces for community play, civic engagement, and dialogue for this interactive exhibit. Focused on technology, surveillance, AI, and privacy, the exhibit invites visitors to play tabletop games, participate in AI-mediated conversations, and imagine a more equitable technological landscape. No cost with museum admission. Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit, 4454 Woodward Ave., Detroit; mocadetroit.org.
Exhibits
Sept. 12-13
Old Car Festival
View hundreds of vehicles from the 1890s through 1930s at America’s longest-running antique car show in Greenfield Village. The automobiles’ owners will be on-site to share the stories and specs of their century-old treasures, while drivers wage games of skill in electric, steam, and gas-powered relics. In the background, the ragtime era comes to life with historically inspired food, live music, dancing, and a Dixieland-style parade. No cost with admission. Greenfield Village, 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn; thehenryford.org.
Through Sept. 13
Fabric of America
In commemoration of America’s 250th birthday, this exhibition invites visitors to explore the connections between textiles and American history through more than 500 unique artifacts. Divided into five sections, the installation’s highlights include household items the Adler family carried as they fled Nazis in Germany, dresses and bedding made from agricultural feed sacks, garments from prominent American designers like Halston and Ralph Lauren, and bold trend pieces like the zoot suit. No cost with museum admission. The Henry Ford, 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn; thehenryford.org.
Film
Sept. 12
Wicked Reimagined
The Redford Theatre transforms into a dazzling Emerald City experience for this one-night-only fundraising event with VIP guests, keepsake photo opportunities, a Wicked-themed singing competition, and plenty of surprises. A screening of a special sing-along version of the hit 2024 film starts at 8 p.m. Costumes are encouraged. $40. Redford Theatre, 17360 Lahser Rd., Detroit; redfordtheatre.com.
Theater
Sept. 22-Oct. 4
The Notebook
Based on the Nicholas Sparks novel that inspired the beloved 2004 film, this new musical follows lovers Allie and Noah through the ups and downs of their touching, lifetime-long love story. Directed by Schele Williams and Tony Award nominee Michael Greif, The Notebook features original music by platinum-selling vocalist and songwriter Ingrid Ellen Michaelson. $47+. Fisher Theatre, 3011 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit; atgtickets.com.
Detroit Month of Design
The country’s largest, most diverse design festival showcases Detroit creatives as they reveal inventive solutions to a host of societal issues, from climate resilience and sustainability to mobility and transportation access. Design Core Detroit, a nonprofit organization that connects creatives, communities, and businesses in the design sphere, puts on the festival, now in its 16th year. More than 100 individual events, including exhibitions, product launches, talks, and tours, will take place across the city. Multiple locations, Detroit; detroitmonthofdesign.com.
This story originally appeared in the September 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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