Southeast Michigan entertainment, June 22 and beyond

In the Park Summer Concert series is 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Shain Park in Birmingham. Photo courtesy of City of Birmingham.
In the Park Summer Concert series is 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Shain Park in Birmingham. Photo courtesy of City of Birmingham.

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ART

DIA Away: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. June 23, Novi Public Library, 45255 W. 10 Mile Road, Novi, 53’ art displayed in a double-expandable trailer, free.

Arts and Acts Festival: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. June 23 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 24, Millennium Park, 45769 6 Mile Road, Northville, 248 344-0497, www.northvillearthouse.org

Fine Art Fine Wine Fair: June 23-24, St. Mary’s Orchard Lake, 3535 Commerce Road, Orchard Lake Township, free parking, admission is $5, free for 13 and younger, www.FineArtFineWineFair.com. Advanced wine tasting tickets are $40, which includes art fair admission.

Member Artists Show: through June 24 at Shiawassee Arts Center, 206 Curwood Castle Drive, Owosso, 989-723-8354, shiawasseearts.org.

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HVCA Gallery Art Exhibition: Painter/vocalist Kathy Kosins, “Jazz in the Abstract,” through June 30, Huron Valley Council for the Arts, 205 W. Livingston Road, Highland, huronvalleyarts.org, 248-889-8660.

“Exercising the Eye-The Gertrude Kasle Collection”: through July 22, A. Alfred Taubman Gallery I, University of Michigan Museum of Art, 525 S. State St., Ann Arbor, umma.umich.edu.

“Play Ball! Baseball at the DIA”: Memorabilia of 50th anniversary Detroit Tigers’ 1968 World Series victory, through Sept. 16, Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, 313-833-4005, dia.org.

“Star Wars and the Power of Costume”: through Sept. 30, Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, 313-833-4005, dia.org.

“Too Fast to Live. Too Young To Die”-Punk Graphics, 1976-1986 and Shepard Fairey, “Salad Days, 1989-1999”: through Oct. 7, Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, cranbrookartmuseum.org, $10, $8 for seniors, $6 for students, free for 12 and younger.

ART AND FILM CONTESTS/GRANTS

Orchard Lake Fine Art Show Budding Art Competition: for grades K-8, ages 5-13, cash prizes, 248-762-2462, artsandeducationinc.org. Deadline for entry July 1.

Visual art for “Motherhood”: Anton Art Center invites submissions for a juried exhibition on the complexity of motherhood. Digital submission, entry form and entry fee due by July 5, nearly $1,000 in prizes, fee $20-$25 per artist. Accepted artwork will be on display in the gallery, theartcenter.org.

Mini-grants: Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs mini-grants to be awarded to nonprofit organizations, schools, municipalities and professional artists in Macomb and Oakland counties. Round 1 applications due Aug. 3, mcaca.egrant.net.

Southeast Michigan Film Festival: any genre, free submission before Aug. 15, selected films will be shown Nov. 2-3 at the Lincoln Park High School auditorium, filmfreeway.com/SoutheastMichiganFilmFestival, email info@semichfilmfest.com.

ART CLASSES/CAMPS

Drawing in the Galleries or Sun Prints Drop-in workshop: 6-9 p.m. June 22 and noon-4 p.m. June 23-24, Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, dia.org.

Annual Grieving & Healing Through the Arts: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 23, Light Box, 8641 Linwood, Detroit, $10-$20, www.livecoalgallery.com. 313-833-7900.

Free Artist Lecture - Fine Art Photography S. Kay Young: 7 p.m. June 27, The Suzanne Haskew Art Center (The SHAC), 125 S. Main St., Suite 700, Milford, 248-797-3060, www.milfordvfaa.org/news/visiting-artist-schedule 248-797-3060, milfordvfaa.org, free.

Stagecrafters 1000 Hats Summer Youth Improv Programs: July 16-27, Stagecrafters, 415 S. Lafayette Ave. Royal Oak. Improv for ages 8-12 two-week session meets 9-11 a.m.; Improv & Scene Writing for ages 13-17 2-week session meets noon-2 p.m., 248-541-8027 ext. 18, stagecrafters.org/get-involved/1000-hats-improv.html, $225 per student.

AVANTI! Summer MusicFest for youth, 13-18: Classical music weeklong day camp July 23-28 at Max M. Fisher and Marjorie S. Music Center, 3711 Woodward Ave, Detroit, 810-338-1937, avantisummermusicfest.org. Tuition for the six-day workshop $375, and nonrefundable registration fee $40.

THE BEAT

Friday Night Live-Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival: 7-9:30 p.m. June 22, Detroit Institute of Arts, DFT Auditorium, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, dia.org.

Poptone with Automatic: 7 p.m. June 22, The Loving Touch, 22634 Woodward Ave. Ferndale, $25 adv., thelovingtouchferndale.com.

Summer Takeover Part 2: 9:30 p.m. June 22, The Crofoot Ballroom, 1 S. Saginaw, Pontiac, thecrofoot.com, $20.

The Posies with Terra Lightfoot: 8 p.m. June 22, The Magic Bag, Ferndale, 2920 Woodward Ave., Ferndale, 248-544-1991 themagicbag.com, 18+, $20 adv.

Clarkston Concerts in the Park-The Crane Wives: 6-9 p.m. June 22 at Depot Park, Clarkston, clarkston.org.

Ry Cooder and The Hamiltones, Joachim Cooder: 7 p.m. June 22 at Michigan Theater, Ann Arbor, $29.50 - $49.50.

Erykah Badu & Nas: 8 p.m. June 23, Chene Park, Detroit, cheneparkdetroit.com, $56-$146.

Mitch Ryder: 8 p.m. June 23, Andiamo Celebrity Showroom, 7096 E. 14 Mile Road, Warren, andiamoshowroom.com, $25-$49.

The Bootleggers Ball: 7:30 p.m. June 23, The Emerald Theatre, 31 N. Walnut, Mount Clemens, $40 adv., TheEmeraldTheatre.com.

Michael McDermott: 7 p.m. June 24, The Ark 316 S. Main St. Ann Arbor, 734-761-1800, theark.org $15 adv.

Young Rising Sons: 7 p.m. June 24, The Loving Touch, 22634 Woodward Ave. Ferndale, $12 adv., thelovingtouchferndale.com.

Lake Street Dive: 7 p.m. June 26, Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 W. Fourth St., Royal Oak, royaloakmusictheatre.com, $33.75-$49.25.

Alterbeast with Inferi, Arson Party: 7 p.m. June 26, The Crofoot Pike Room, 1 S. Saginaw, Pontiac, thecrofoot.com, $15.

Brandon Wardell: 7 p.m. June 27, Small’s Bar, Hamtramck, (18+ w/ ID), www.smallsbardetroit.com $15 adv.

Joe Reilly: 10:30 a.m. June 27 at Fuerst Park, 45325 W. 10 Mile Road, Novi, 248-347-0473, cityofnovi.org.

Steve Acho-In the Park Summer Concert series: 7 p.m. June 27 at Shain Park, at Merrill and Bates in Birmingham; parking at the Chester or Pierce Street structures. Bring blanket or chair, bhamgov.org/summerconcerts. If inclement weather, call for status of a concert at 248-530-1650.

Midwest Dueling Pianos-Music in the Park series: 7:30 p.m. June 28 at Rochester Municipal Park, 400 6th St., Rochester, bring chairs or blankets, 248-656-0560, www.ci.rochester.mi.us.

The Dustbowl Revival: 8 p.m. June 28 at 20 Front Street, 20 E. Front St., Lake Orion, 248-783-7105, 20frontstreet.com, $28.

Indian Musical Extravaganza: Stars in the Park Concert Series 7 p.m. June 28, Heritage Park, 24915 Farmington Road in Farmington Hills. In case of rain, show may be at Costick Center at 28600 11 Mile Road. Concert hot line 248-473-1848 after 4 p.m. No alcohol or pets, fhgov.com.

Mr. Moody: Hess-Hathaway Concerts in the Park 6 p.m. June 28, Hess-Hathaway Concerts in the Park, 825 S. Williams Lake Road, Waterford Twp., food, ice cream. Concerts Thursdays in June, waterfordchamber.org.

CLASSICAL

Brahms & Dvorak: DSO 8 p.m. June 22 at Macomb Center for the Performing Arts in Clinton Twp. and 3 p.m. June 24 Beverly Hills: Seligman Performing Arts Center in Beverly Hills, dso.org, 313-576-5111, $25, students $10.

DSO Heroes Benefit Concert: 7 p.m. June 23, Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center, 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit, dso.org, $28-$50.

Music of “Harry Potter”: Detroit Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m. June 29, Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center, 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit, dso.org, $38-$105.

COMEDY

Mike Geeter: 8 p.m. June 22-23, Big Tommy’s Comedy Club, 40380 Grand River Ave., Novi, 248-615-2102, bigtommys.com, $15-$27.

Mike O’Keefe, Gerrit Elzinga: June 22-23, Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, 310 S. Troy St., Royal Oak, 248-542-9900, comedycastle.com, 18+, prices vary.

Steve Iott and Billy Hoffman: 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. June 22-23, Holly Hotel, 110 Battle Alley, Holly, reservations recommended, hollyhotel.com, 248-634-5208, $15, adults only.

FESTIVALS

Summerfest: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. June 22 and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. June 23, Riverside Park, downtown Auburn Hills, live music, inflatables, games, arts and craft fair, classic car show, lipsync and karaoke contest, dodgeball tournament, BBQ contest, dancing and pet parade. Mayor and city council ice cream social is 6-8 p.m, June 22, auburnhills.org.

Fairy Tale Festival-Robin Hood: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 23 at Edsel & Eleanor Ford House, 1100 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Shores, 313-884-4222, fordhouse.org, $12 adv. or $15 day of event, free for children younger than 2, fordhouse.org.

Log Cabin Day Festival: noon-5 p.m. June 24, Waterford Historical Society, 4490 Hatchery Road, Waterford Township, www.waterfordhistoricalsociety.org.

Stars & Stripes Festival: June 28-July 4, Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi, carnival midway, Shell Camino Monster Truck rides and demolition show, Arts and Crafts Village. Musical acts include Rockstar (June 29), Buckcherry, Lit, Alien Ant Farm, and FiftyAmpFuse, fireworks are July 3, ticket information at www.starsandstripesfest.com, 586-493-4344.

GM River Days: June 22-24, 1340 East Atwater St., Detroit, music, art, jet-ski demos to live music, sand sculptures, food vendors, www.riverdays.com, $5 admission.

FILMS

“Zootopia”: Movies Under the Moonlight 6:30 p.m. June 22 at Pierce Middle School, 5145 Hatchery Road, Waterford Twp., 248-666-8600, waterfordchamber.org. Children’s activities, bounce house, rock climbing wall, concessions.

“Planet of the Apes”: 3 p.m. June 22, Detroit Film Theatre, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, dia.org.

“Alphaville” (1965): 7 p.m. June 22, Detroit Film Theatre, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, dia.org, $11.

“Fiend Without A Face” (1958): 3 p.m. June 23, Detroit Film Theatre, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, dia.org.

“Big Man Japan” (2007): 7 p.m. June 23, Detroit Film Theatre, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, dia.org, $11.

“Colossus, The Forbin Project”(1970): 3 p.m. June 24, Detroit Film Theatre, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, dia.org.

“Despicable Me 3” Park it-Family Fun Night: 5 p.m. June 27 at at Southfield Civic Center Park, 26000 Evergreen Rd, Southfield, children’s activities, www.parkit4fun.com, 248-524-3484.

“The Lego Movie”: (PG) June 27-28, $2. Summer Kids’ Movie Series 10 a.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays through Aug. 16 at Emagine Theatres, emagine-entertainment.com/kids-summer-movie-series.

“Rebel Without a Cause”: 8 p.m. June 29, The Redford Theatre, 17360 Lahser Road, Detroit, 313-537-2560, redfordtheatre.com, $5.

MUSEUMS

Mother-Daughter Tea: 1-3 p.m. June 24, Meadow Brook Hall, 350 Estate Drive, Rochester, savory and sweet food stations, tea, a children’s craft activity, a self-guided garden tour and a garden, scavenger hunt, $50 per person, 248-364-6252, meadowbrookhall.org.

Enchanted Evenings: 7-9 p.m. June 27, Meadow Brook Hall, 350 Estate Drive, Rochester, guided house tour, live music, desserts and cash bar, 248-364-6252, meadowbrookhall.org, $25.

Rochester Hills Museum/Blue Star Museums: Free admission for military personnel and family through Sept. 3, Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester Hills, in collaboration with Blue Star Families at more than 2,000 museums across America, bluestarfam.org.

Dinosaurs and Fossils: ExploreLAB 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Saturdays, and 12:30, 1:30 p.m. Sundays through Labor Day, Cranbrook Institute of Science, 39221 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills, science.cranbrook.edu/explore/exploreLAB, $5, $1 for children younger than 2.

ON SALE NOW

Disturbed, Three Days Grace: July 12, Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort, Mount Pleasant, $25-$74.

Lauryn Hill, Santigold, Busta Rhymes, Dave East, Bambaata Marley: 6 p.m. July 20, Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill, $27+.

ON SALE JUNE 22

Anne-Marie: Sept. 1, The Shelter, Detroit.

Queen Extravaganza performing Queen’s Greatest Hits: Sept. 15, Saint Andrews Hall.

88rising: Oct. 13, The Fillmore Detroit.

Elvis Costello & the Imposters: Nov. 13, The Fillmore Detroit.

Miguel: Aug. 29, Michigan Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill, Sterling Heights.

The Frights: Oct. 11, The Shelter, Detroit.

Clutch: Oct. 20, The Fillmore Detroit.

ON SALE AT 10 A.M. JUNE 28

Chris Young, Morgan Evans and Dee Jay: Nov. 2, Little Caesar’s Arena, Detroit, $44.50+.

Tickets on sale at box office without service fee, or at Ticketmaster locations, Ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000, Livenation.com, Palacenet.com.

OPERA

“Daedalus 2 Mission-A Space Opera”: a 21-song rock ‘n’ roll fantasy composed by Clarkston’s Jim Territo, June 22-29, Ant Hall, 2320 Caniff St., Hamtramck, www.planetant.com, $22.

THEATER-COMMUNITY

“The Pirates of Penzance or The Slave of Duty”: 8 p.m. June 22-23 and 3 p.m. June 23, North Congregational Church, 36520 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, thistleroseacademy.org, 248-579-5719, $20.

“Unsaid”: through June 23, Peace Lutheran Church, 17029 13 Mile Road, Southfield, original drama written by Southfield resident Eric S. Goldstein. Tickets by email at goldstein64@comcast.net or at 248-762-8971, $15.

“The Kitchen Witches”: through June 23, 423 W Nepessing St, in downtown Lapeer, $18 and $15 for student/military, www.stonesthrowtheater.org.

“Alice in Wonderland Jr.”: June 28-July 1, Starlight Theater, 7370 Highland Road, Waterford Township, 248-666-8880, www.starlighttheater.net.

THEATER-PROFESSIONAL

“Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind”: 30 plays in 60 minutes at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through June 23, Planet Ant Black Box, 2357 Caniff St., Hamtramck. Tickets $21 adv., UnTheatre Co., untheatreco.org, 313-444-0652.

“Burt & Me”: musical comedy with Burt Bacharach songs, through June 24 at Meadow Brook Theatre on the campus of Oakland University, 378 Meadow Brook Road, Rochester, 248-377-3300, oakland.edu/mtd, $28-$43, no children younger than 5.

THEATER-STUDENT

“Grease!”: 7 p.m. June 22-23 and 2 p.m. June 24, Lakeland High School Center for the Performing Arts. 1630 Bogie Lake Road, White Lake Township, 248-895-2620, Fuse Theater Company, www.FuseTheaterCompany.com, $15-adult, $12-student.

“The Flick”: through June 24, Henry Ford College Theatre Arts, 5101 Evergreen Road, Dearborn, $12, $10 for students, hfcc.edu/campus-life/theatre.

Submit events to The Oakland Press submission form online at bit.ly/1iUM73e

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