After another long work week, the weekend is finally here, and metro Detroit is gearing up with all kinds of fun events for you and your family to enjoy. Here, find details on some of our favorite upcoming happenings including a tribute to The Beatles, Dearborn Restaurant Week, Community Appreciation Days at Ford House, a few ways to celebrate Earth Day, and more.
Rain: A Tribute to The Beatles
Enjoy faithful performances of the iconic band’s most beloved works, including selections from Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band and the famous Magical Mystery Tour, at this spectacular tribute show. Beatles fans will delight as the stage presence, costumes, and personalities of the original Fab Four enhance the band’s note-for-note performances. LED technology, high-definition screens, and multimedia content give the show a 21st-century touch. April 18. $25+. Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313presents.com.
Rapaport in the D
Actor and comedian Michael Rapaport, who can be seen on Hulu’s Life & Beth, hits the stage in Royal Oak for four side-splitting shows. Meet-and-greets will be available for an additional charge. April 18-21. $40 general admission, $250 for meat-and-greet. Emagine Royal Oak, 200 N. Main St., Royal Oak; Eventbrite.com.
The pARTy
This non-profit music and arts festival features more than 20 live mural artists, creative workshops, art installations and galleries, roaming characters, live performances, art vendors, and so much more. April 18.-21. $20-$85. Tangent Gallery, 715 E. Milwaukee Ave., Detroit; theticketing.co.
Kathy Griffin
The Grammy and Emmy Award-winning comedian and actor rose to fame thanks to her hit reality television series, My Life on the D-List, which aired on Bravo between 2005 and 2010. With nearly two dozen stand-up specials and six Grammy Award-nominated comedy albums to her name, Griffin holds a Guinness World Record for her vast catalog of work. The titan of comedy will perform in a uniquely intimate setting when she arrives at Royal Oak Music Theatre during her My Life on the PTSD-List tour. April 19. $49+. Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 W. 4th St., Royal Oak; royaloakmusictheatre.com.
Spring Fling Market
Sip on mimosas as you shop crafters selling handmade gifts, garden arts, seasonal décor, fashion items, and more. April 19-20. $4 for general admission, kids 12 and under are free. Embassy Suites, 19525 Victor Parkway, Livonia; hcshows.com.
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [revised] [again]
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company presents a comedy show featuring three student actors who must put on the complete works of William Shakespeare in under two hours. April 19-21. Boll Family YMCA, 1401 Broadway St., Detroit; udmercy.edu.
Wayne State University’s 95th Annual Spring Dance Concert
Witness creative and inspiring performances from Wayne State University dance students as they celebrate the conclusion of the academic year. Intended to reflect the movement of the modern era, the works were developed in collaboration with guest artists and feature a diverse array of dance techniques from all over the world. April 19-21. $25. Hilberry Gateway, 4715 Cass Ave., Detroit; wayne.edu.
Dearborn Restaurant Week 2024
Explore the culinary gems Dearborn has to offer at this weeklong affair. Participating restaurants include Al Ameer, BME Café, Brome Modern Eatery, Robusto’s Cigar Bar & Bistro, Turkish Village, and others. Dishes and cost vary by location. April 19-28. Dearborn area; dearbornrestaurantweek.com.
Oakland County Earth Day Climate Rally & Fair
Kick off Earth Day with a climate march at 3 p.m. After the march is a rally that features keynote speeches about how to create a more sustainable world, and live music. Be sure to shop the Earth Fair, which is open starting at 4 p.m., for more than 50 vendor and informational booths. April 20. No cost. Royal Oak Farmers Market, 316 E. 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak; turnoaklandcountygreen.com.
Odyssey
The Detroit Opera Youth Choir performs a staged opera based on Homer’s epic tale that includes storms, sailor and siren songs, a tango, and more. April 20. $15-$50. Detroit Opera House, 1526 Broadway St., Detroit; detroitopera.org.
The Stylistics and The Spinners
Philadelphia soul meets Motown blues at this double-bill performance at Detroit’s Music Hall. The Stylistics released a dozen smash R&B hits during their early-’70s heyday, including “Stop, Look, Listen (to Your Heart)” and “You Make Me Feel Brand New.” The show also features Ferndale’s own The Spinners, whose 1966 Motown single “Truly Yours” hit Billboard’s R&B chart at No. 16. April 20. $40+. Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts, 350 Madison St., Detroit; musichall.org.
Detroit Zoo GreenFest
In celebration of Earth Day, the Detroit Zoo will host a two-day event to educate visitors about environmental conservation and sustainability. GreenFest will feature live music, a marketplace with sustainable goods, and green food trucks along with hands-on activities, education stations, and habitat chats. April 20-21. Free with zoo admission: $27/adults, $24/kids and seniors, $8/parking. Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Road, Royal Oak; detroitzoo.org.
Waxahatchee
Led by singer-songwriter Katie Crutchfield, this indie folk project — named for a creek near Crutchfield’s hometown of Birmingham, Alabama — garnered widespread acclaim in 2020 with the release of its fifth album, Saint Cloud. Appearing on year-end “best of” lists in Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, and more than a dozen other publications, the album was praised for its emotionally raw depiction of an artist struggling with addiction. Crutchfield and company will promote their newest album, Tigers Blood, when they arrive at the Majestic Theatre this month. April 21. $35+. Majestic Theatre, 4140 Woodward Ave., Detroit; majesticdetroit.com.
Touch-a-Truck
Bring your littles out to this event hosted by Southfield Parks & Recreation. Kids of all ages will get up close and personal with some of the city’s work trucks including semis, fire engines, police cruisers, and snowplows; get behind the seat of some of these rigs, see a police K9 demonstration, and more. April 21. No cost for admission. Southfield Municipal Campus North Parking Lot, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield; cityofsouthfield.com.
Ford House Community Appreciation Day
The Ford House is thanking the community for all its support by offering free admission to the estate. April 21. No cost for admission. Edsel & Eleanor Ford House, 1100 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Shores; fordhouse.org.
The Quilted Palette
Behold the latest innovations in contemporary quilting at this exhibition at the Northville Art House. Showcasing a blend of traditional quilting methods and modern techniques, the display is presented by Paradigm, a southeast Michigan quilters’ group. Now-May 11. No cost. Northville Art House, 215 W. Cady St. Northville; northvillearthouse.org.
Angkor Complex
In the four-year period between 1975 and 1979, roughly a quarter of Cambodia’s population died of disease, wounds, and malnutrition under the brutal rule of the communist Khmer Rouge regime. This exhibition at the University of Michigan Museum of Art will display more than 80 works that aim to illustrate the changes in the country’s visual culture in the face of inconceivable upheaval. Featured artists include Amy Lee Sanford, Sopheap Pich, Pete Pin, Maline Yim, and Ouk Chim Vichet. Now-July 28. No cost. University of Michigan Museum of Art, 525 S. State St., Ann Arbor; umma.umich.edu.
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