Events

Where: The 13 Metroparks in southeast Michigan

Socialize, exercise and gain experience while lending a hand at the parks, especially at the nature centers and golf courses. Volunteers who reach a designated number of hours receive a Metroparks annual permit, free use of some facilities, and an invitation to recognition dinners in the parks. Volunteer for a single project or on an ongoing basis.

Where: More than 40 courses across the state (half in metro Detroit)

Register to golf all day at participating courses that will waive greens fees for the day, allowing registered golfers to raise $315,000 for the National MS Society.

Cost: $125 minimum per golfer; cart fees might apply

When: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday and Friday;
10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday
Where: Rock Financial Showplace,
46100 Grand River Ave., Novi
Shop for jewelry and handbags, or indulge in a cosmetic makeover.
A fashion show will take place, and various foods will
be available to sample. Plus, we’ll be there. Meet Strut editors
and columnist Karen Buscemi.
Cost: Adults, $8; children ages 6-12, $4; children 5 and under, free;
parking, $5; $1 off coupons available online
Contact: 704.376.6594, www.southernshows.com

Where: Detroit Zoo parking lot, 8450 W. 10 Mile Rd., Royal Oak

Where: Downtown Plymouth

Learn the advantages of a healthier, greener life. More than 300 local and national businesses will demonstrate and sell eco-friendly, organic and green products.

Cost: Free

Contact: www.greenstreetfair.com

Where: Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit

The exhibition will explore the Ashcan school’s celebration of vibrant and diverse leisure activities through nearly 80 of their most significant canvases. The Ashcan school artists depicted the lower levels of the socio-economic scale, the raw, unvarnished people who lived and toiled in New York during the turn of the 20th century. While this material represents one aspect of these artists’ oeuvre, it’s not representative of the entire spectrum of their work. Among the subjects addressed were the leisure activities available to people of various social strata.

Where: Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit

Where: Ann Arbor Art Center, 117 W. Liberty St., Ann Arbor

The 26^th annual exhibition features a range of works created by Michigan-based artists of various print techniques.

Cost: Free

Contact: 734.994.8004, www.annarborartcenter.org

Where: The Purple Rose Theatre Company, 137 Park St., Chelsea

Playwright Carey Crim’s Growing Pretty follows Lucy Keen as she deals with her quirky family, having a boy for a best friend, love and self-image. Lucy discovers that the rocky road of being 12 soon transforms into the freedoms of adulthood as she attempts to become an artist.

Cost: $12.50-$38

Contact: 734.433.7673, www.purplerosetheatre.org

Where: Jewish Ensemble Theatre, 6600 W. Maple Rd., West Bloomfield

Playwright Richard Orloff’s funny and skewed perspective on life is expressed in several playlets.

Cost: $30-$39. Seniors and students, $5 discount.

Contact: 248.788.2900, www.jettheatre.org

Where: The 13 Metroparks in southeast Michigan

Socialize, exercise and gain experience while lending a hand at the parks, especially at the nature centers and golf courses. Volunteers who reach a designated number of hours receive a Metroparks annual permit, free use of some facilities, and an invitation to recognition dinners in the parks. Volunteer for a single project or on an ongoing basis.

Where: More than 40 courses across the state (half in metro Detroit)

Register to golf all day at participating courses that will waive greens fees for the day, allowing registered golfers to raise $315,000 for the National MS Society.

Cost: $125 minimum per golfer; cart fees might apply

 Where: River’s Edge Gallery, 3024 Biddle St., Wyandotte

Where: Ann Arbor Art Center, 117 W. Liberty St., Ann Arbor

The 26^th annual exhibition features a range of works created by Michigan-based artists of various print techniques.

Cost: Free

Contact: 734.994.8004, www.annarborartcenter.org

Where: Sterling Heights Public Library, 40255 Dodge Park Rd., Sterling Heights

This event will teach you where to find job sites online, and how to search for jobs and post a résumé, among other topics.

Cost: Free

Contact: 586.446.2665, www.shpl.net

Where: Sterling Heights Public Library, 40255 Dodge Park Rd., Sterling Heights

This event will teach you where to find job sites online, and how to search for jobs and post a résumé, among other topics.

Cost: Free

Contact: 586.446.2665, www.shpl.net

Where: The Belmont, 10215 Joseph Campau St., Hamtramck

Gather your girls for a martini and manicure, $10, or skip the martini and get a manicure for $5. Guest DJs and bands will perform each week.

Cost: Usually no cover, call ahead

Where: The 13 Metroparks in southeast Michigan

Socialize, exercise and gain experience while lending a hand at the parks, especially at the nature centers and golf courses. Volunteers who reach a designated number of hours receive a Metroparks annual permit, free use of some facilities, and an invitation to recognition dinners in the parks. Volunteer for a single project or on an ongoing basis.

Where: More than 40 courses across the state (half in metro Detroit)

Register to golf all day at participating courses that will waive greens fees for the day, allowing registered golfers to raise $315,000 for the National MS Society.

Cost: $125 minimum per golfer; cart fees might apply

Where: The Belmont, 10215 Joseph Campau St., Hamtramck

Gather your girls for a martini and manicure, $10, or skip the martini and get a manicure for $5. Guest DJs and bands will perform each week.

Cost: Usually no cover, call ahead

Where: Congregation Shaarey Zedek, 27375 Bell Rd., Southfield

Where: The Community House, 380 S. Bates St., Birmingham

Have you ever wondered why some people have more energy and look younger? This class will offer seven tips on how to live better by improving your eating, exercise and sleep habits. Presented by corporate wellness consultant Lorraine Stefano.

Where: Ann Arbor Art Center, 117 W. Liberty St., Ann Arbor

The 26^th annual exhibition features a range of works created by Michigan-based artists of various print techniques.

Cost: Free

Contact: 734.994.8004, www.annarborartcenter.org

Where: River’s Edge Gallery, 3024 Biddle St., Wyandotte

A group of metro Detroit artists will define the word “icon” through photography, painting or sculpture.

Cost: Free

Contact: 734.246.9880, www.artattheedge.com

Where: The Purple Rose Theatre Company, 137 Park St., Chelsea

Playwright Carey Crim’s Growing Pretty follows Lucy Keen as she deals with her quirky family, having a boy for a best friend, love and self-image. Lucy discovers that the rocky road of being 12 soon transforms into the freedoms of adulthood as she attempts to become an artist.

Cost: $12.50-$38

Contact: 734.433.7673, www.purplerosetheatre.org

Where: Arthurs Middle School pool, 4000 Marian Drive, Trenton

Learn basic kayaking skills in the beginner class (gear provided), or the fundamentals of rolling a capsized kayak in the second class. Bring water clothing and shoes, nose plugs, a towel and an extra set of clothing. Class size is limited; maximum student/instructor ratio in the basic class is 4:1, and 2:1 in the roll class.

Where: Jewish Ensemble Theatre, 6600 W. Maple Rd., West Bloomfield

Playwright Richard Orloff’s funny and skewed perspective on life is expressed in several playlets.

Cost: $30-$39. Seniors and students, $5 discount.

Where: The Purple Rose Theatre Company, 137 Park St., Chelsea

Playwright Carey Crim’s Growing Pretty follows Lucy Keen as she deals with her quirky family, having a boy for a best friend, love and self-image. Lucy discovers that the rocky road of being 12 soon transforms into the freedoms of adulthood as she attempts to become an artist.

Cost: $12.50-$38

Contact: 734.433.7673, www.purplerosetheatre.org

Where: The 13 Metroparks in southeast Michigan

Socialize, exercise and gain experience while lending a hand at the parks, especially at the nature centers and golf courses. Volunteers who reach a designated number of hours receive a Metroparks annual permit, free use of some facilities, and an invitation to recognition dinners in the parks. Volunteer for a single project or on an ongoing basis.

Where: More than 40 courses across the state (half in metro Detroit)

Register to golf all day at participating courses that will waive greens fees for the day, allowing registered golfers to raise $315,000 for the National MS Society.

Cost: $125 minimum per golfer; cart fees might apply

 Where: River’s Edge Gallery, 3024 Biddle St., Wyandotte

Where: Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit

The exhibition will explore the Ashcan school’s celebration of vibrant and diverse leisure activities through nearly 80 of their most significant canvases. The Ashcan school artists depicted the lower levels of the socio-economic scale, the raw, unvarnished people who lived and toiled in New York during the turn of the 20th century. While this material represents one aspect of these artists’ oeuvre, it’s not representative of the entire spectrum of their work. Among the subjects addressed were the leisure activities available to people of various social strata.

Where: Ann Arbor Art Center, 117 W. Liberty St., Ann Arbor

The 26^th annual exhibition features a range of works created by Michigan-based artists of various print techniques.

Cost: Free

Contact: 734.994.8004, www.annarborartcenter.org

Where: Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit

Where: Jewish Ensemble Theatre, 6600 W. Maple Rd., West Bloomfield

Playwright Richard Orloff’s funny and skewed perspective on life is expressed in several playlets.

Cost: $30-$39. Seniors and students, $5 discount.

Contact: 248.788.2900, www.jettheatre.org

Where: The Purple Rose Theatre Company, 137 Park St., Chelsea

Playwright Carey Crim’s Growing Pretty follows Lucy Keen as she deals with her quirky family, having a boy for a best friend, love and self-image. Lucy discovers that the rocky road of being 12 soon transforms into the freedoms of adulthood as she attempts to become an artist.

Cost: $12.50-$38

Contact: 734.433.7673, www.purplerosetheatre.org

Where: Edsel & Eleanor Ford House, 1100 Lake Shore Rd., Grosse Pointe Shores

Enjoy a guided bird exploration on the grounds with Rosann Kovalcik, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited, followed by beverages in the Tea Room.

Cost: $6; reservations recommended

Where: Henry Ford Facility & Design Center, 2001 Dallavo Drive, Ste. 102, Commerce Township

Where: St. Mary Mercy Hospital, Classroom 11, 36475 Five Mile Rd., Livonia (use Marian Professional Building entrance off Levan Road)

This group provides an opportunity for women to share their feelings and concerns confidentially about menopause, mid-life issues and health-related matters.

Cost: Free

Where: Jewish Ensemble Theatre, 6600 W. Maple Rd., West Bloomfield

Playwright Richard Orloff’s funny and skewed perspective on life is expressed in several playlets.

Cost: $30-$39. Seniors and students, $5 discount.

Contact: 248.788.2900, www.jettheatre.org

Where: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase, 314 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor

This weekly show features a variety of comedians, from beginners to those established in the business.

Cost: $5

Contact: 734.996.9080, www.aacomedy.com

Where: The 13 Metroparks in southeast Michigan

Socialize, exercise and gain experience while lending a hand at the parks, especially at the nature centers and golf courses. Volunteers who reach a designated number of hours receive a Metroparks annual permit, free use of some facilities, and an invitation to recognition dinners in the parks. Volunteer for a single project or on an ongoing basis.

Where: More than 40 courses across the state (half in metro Detroit)

Register to golf all day at participating courses that will waive greens fees for the day, allowing registered golfers to raise $315,000 for the National MS Society.

Cost: $125 minimum per golfer; cart fees might apply

Where: The Fillmore Detroit, 2115 Woodward Ave., Detroit

British hip-hop artist M.I.A. brings her unique sound to Detroit.

Where: River’s Edge Gallery, 3024 Biddle St., Wyandotte

Where: Rock Financial Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi

Get down with your crafty self at this convention, featuring shopping, cropping and classes. The event also will feature contests and prizes. 

Cost: Parking, $5; admission, $10

Contact: 248.583.7133, www.megameet.com

Where: Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit

The exhibition will explore the Ashcan school’s celebration of vibrant and diverse leisure activities through nearly 80 of their most significant canvases. The Ashcan school artists depicted the lower levels of the socio-economic scale, the raw, unvarnished people who lived and toiled in New York during the turn of the 20th century. While this material represents one aspect of these artists’ oeuvre, it’s not representative of the entire spectrum of their work. Among the subjects addressed were the leisure activities available to people of various social strata.

Where: Ann Arbor Art Center, 117 W. Liberty St., Ann Arbor

The 26^th annual exhibition features a range of works created by Michigan-based artists of various print techniques.

Cost: Free

Contact: 734.994.8004, www.annarborartcenter.org

Where: Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit

Where: Equilibrium Pilates Studio-- Buildings G and H, 6405 Telegraph, Bloomfield Hills

Shop and get pampered while helping Camp Casey, a local charity that helps send kids with cancer to horse camp each summer. They'll gather 15 of the area's most talked about boutiques to sell their products and give Camp Casey 15% of all proceeds. You can also give a donation to Camp Casey and head to Equilibrium's second studio for free manicures and massages donated by Franklin Spa! Kids' activities (from 4-6 p.m.), raffle prizes (really good ones like restaurant gift certificates, cabin getaway, and jewelry!), food, cocktails, music and refreshments makes this event fun for everyone.

When: 6:00 p.m.

Where: Detroit Media Print Facility,
6200 Metropolitan Pkwy., Sterling Heights
(the presses that print this very magazine!)

Where: Jewish Ensemble Theatre, 6600 W. Maple Rd., West Bloomfield

Playwright Richard Orloff’s funny and skewed perspective on life is expressed in several playlets.

Cost: $30-$39. Seniors and students, $5 discount.

Contact: 248.788.2900, www.jettheatre.org

Where: The Purple Rose Theatre Company, 137 Park St., Chelsea

Playwright Carey Crim’s Growing Pretty follows Lucy Keen as she deals with her quirky family, having a boy for a best friend, love and self-image. Lucy discovers that the rocky road of being 12 soon transforms into the freedoms of adulthood as she attempts to become an artist.

Cost: $12.50-$38

Contact: 734.433.7673, www.purplerosetheatre.org

Where: The 13 Metroparks in southeast Michigan

Socialize, exercise and gain experience while lending a hand at the parks, especially at the nature centers and golf courses. Volunteers who reach a designated number of hours receive a Metroparks annual permit, free use of some facilities, and an invitation to recognition dinners in the parks. Volunteer for a single project or on an ongoing basis.

Where: More than 40 courses across the state (half in metro Detroit)

Register to golf all day at participating courses that will waive greens fees for the day, allowing registered golfers to raise $315,000 for the National MS Society.

Cost: $125 minimum per golfer; cart fees might apply

Where: North River Road between 1-94 and Gratiot

The Mount Clemens Farmers Market offers a variety of fruits and vegetables that are grown locally, plants, perennials, shrubs and herbs. Fresh baked goods also will be for sale, along with honey, eggs, mushrooms and specialty items.

Cost: Free

 Where: River’s Edge Gallery, 3024 Biddle St., Wyandotte