Fringe Festival
Now in its sixth year, this grassroots festival presents theatrical and multimedia performances in a variety of genres. They include an environmentally conscious fairytale, a musical performance featuring homemade instruments, an installation focusing on Aztec traditions, and more. Sept. 19-22. Carrie Morris Arts Production, 2221 Carpenter Ave., Detroit; detroitfringefest.com
Norm Macdonald
Macdonald – the Canadian comedian whom Chevy Chase described as the best anchor to ever grace the SNL Weekend Update chair — promises to never recycle a bit or a guest, making his stand-up routine one you won’t want to miss. Sept. 20. $35. Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 W. Fourth St., Royal Oak; 248-399-2980; royaloakmusictheatre.com
Admissions
Featuring actors from Ann Arbor’s professional theater company Theatre Nova, Joshua Harmon’s Admissions follows a successful white couple, whose outwardly progressive, pro-diversity views clash with their aspirations for their son when his dreams of attending an Ivy League college are crushed. The poignant comedy addresses the issues of race, power, and privileges. Sept. 20. $22. Theatre Nova, 410 W. Huron St., Ann Arbor; 734-635-8450; theatrenova.org
Zoo Brew
This annual fall favorite event offers attendees a chance to visit all the animals at the Detroit Zoo, while enjoying local beer. More than 130 different brews will be available from various Michigan craft breweries. The event will also feature live music. Sept. 20. $30+. Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Rd., Royal Oak, 248-541-5717; detroitzoo.org
Funky Ferndale Art Fair
With more than 120 painters, sculptors, metalworkers, and other artists and vendors, the Funky Ferndale Art Fair offers something for everyone. Sept. 20-22. No cost. Downtown Ferndale, 200 W. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale; funkyferndaleartfair.com
Detroit China Festival
For its second year, the festival celebrates Chinese culture with authentic music food, and more. The entertainment roster features dance performances, live painting, and three hours of music from both local and global performers, including Chinese rap battle event Iron Mic. Sept. 21. $5+. Hart Plaza, Detroit; 734-205-7739; detroitchinatownllc.com
Meleko Mokgosi, Pan-African Pulp
Mokgosi will speak on these themes related to his new University of Michigan Museum of Art commission, including the history of Pan-Africanism and the complexity of blackness. Sept. 21. No cost with museum admission. Helmut Stern Auditorium, 525 S. State St., Ann Arbor; 734-764-0395; umma.umich.ed
Branford Marsalis
World-renowned saxophonist Branford Marsalis and his quartet will perform their jazz tunes at Orchestra Hall. Sept. 21. $100+. Orchestra Hall, 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-576-5111; dso.org
Film Screening: Maliglutit (Searchers)
Inspired by the classic 1956 Western film, The Searchers, this Canadian film — which includes a score by award-winning Inuit singer Tanya Tagaq — follows a man who selflessly crosses the Arctic tundra to save his wife and young daughter. Sept. 22. No cost with museum admission. Helmut Stern Auditorium, 525 S. State St., Ann Arbor; 734-764- 0395; umma.umich.edu
Hitsville Honors
Celebrating Motown founder Berry Gordy and 60 years of Motown Sound, the evening will feature performances by The Temptations, Four Tops, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Mary Wilson, Ne-yo, KEM, and Big Sean. Sept. 22. $50+. Orchestra Hall, 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-576-5111; dso.org
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