Mac Sabbath, The Angry Samoans, Flummux
Thursday, May 8th at 7 pm
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The Loving Touch
Hold onto your burgers and your fries, Mac Sabbath is performing at the Loving Touch and will be a feast for your ears and eyes! This show might be better than a happy meal and you’ll be loving it! The Angry Samoans and Flummux will also perform.
Arab Film Festival
Now through May 11th
Arab American National Museum
The Arab American National Museum is hosting its annual Arab Film Festival this week. The festival will showcase both Arab and Arab American films, appealing to fans of Arabic-language movies, adventurous art films, and complex stories. Many of these films are unlikely to be shown in traditional American commercial theaters and will include a variety of genres such as dramas, comedies, and documentaries. All festival films are subtitled in English, ensuring they are accessible to everyone.
Puppet Karaoke
Friday, May 9th from 8pm - 12 am
Matrix Theatre
If you’re wondering what this event might be, it’s exactly what it sounds like it will be. This Friday, head on over to the Matrix Theatre, choose a puppet of your liking and sing your heart out baby, because its Puppet Karaoke. It’s described as Fraggle Rock meets Tupac, which if anything sets the tone for a fun filled evening of light heartedness with a bit of vulgarity.
Free Admission Days + Artist-Designed Miniature Golf
Thursdays, May 10th - May 11th, & June 15th
Cranbrook Art Museum
Every Thursday from 11 am - 8 pm, the Cranbrook Art Museum offers free admission and extended hours! Additionally, you can enjoy free mini golf on the weekends of Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. From May 3rd through September, come explore Cranbrook’s artist-designed miniature golf course located right outside the art museum. Two new holes have been added to Cranbrook on the Green.
The 44th Annual Art Birmingham
May 10th from 10am - 6pm | May 11th from 10am - 5pm
Shain Park, Downtown Birmingham
Art Birmingham, previously known as the Birmingham Fine Art Festival, returns for its 44th year. Approximately 150 juried artists will be showcased, featuring a variety of mediums such as jewelry, ceramics, painting, glass, photography, fiber, and more. There will also be children’s art activities, live entertainment, and food and beverage vendors. The fair is free and makes for a great outing for Mother’s Day.
Jurassic Park the Musical
LAST WEEKEND
Planet Ant Theatre
Get ready for a fun and lighthearted take on the beloved 1993 classic film, Jurassic Park! This hilarious parody brings back all your favorite characters—and even a few dinosaurs—promising a night full of nostalgia, laughter, and a sprinkle of existential dread. With its charmingly low-budget effects and a catchy lineup of original songs, Jurassic Park: The Musical has something for everyone. Whether you’re a longtime fan of the film or experiencing it for the first time, you’re sure to have a great time!
Space Dive 2025 - Space Dive Strikes Back!
May 2nd - May 10th
Tangent Gallery Hastings Street Ballroom
May the fourth be with you! Space Dive returns for the 10th year in row! Space Dive Strikes Back will be hosted at the Tangent Gallery on May 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 9th, and 10th. If you’ve never been you probably have no idea what you’re missing out on. Space Dive is one of the coolest pop-up experiences to happen annually in Detroit for Star Wars fans and beyond. Each night features unique live performances, an in-world marketplace with rare finds from across the galaxy, culinary delights, blue milk and other craft cocktails, seedy gambling spots, interactive characters and environments, blaster battles, droids, explosions, and much more! Evening events are 21+, and costumes are mandatory. Family Days are 11 am - 4 pm Saturday the 3rd and 10th. Kids are free.
House of Tarot
April 25th - May 10th, LAST WEEKEND
Herman Kiefer Complex
Immerse yourself in four floors of art! The House of Tarot is an art installation featuring the work of 22 artists, each offering a unique representation of one of the 22 Major Arcana Tarot cards. Visitors will receive a reading and take a journey through the works, from room to room across four floors. This art experience opens Friday and will have special visitation hours through May 10th at the century-old Herman Kiefer Complex.
Sturgill Simpson: Who the **** is Johnny Blue Skies 2025 Tour
Saturday, May 10th at 8 pm
Meadow Brook Amphitheatre
Sturgill Simpson, also known as “Johnny Blue Skies,” is currently on his “Who The **** Is Johnny Blue Skies? 2025 Tour.” This tour follows a successful 2024 run, during which he played 35 shows in 28 cities, attracting over 200,000 fans in support of his latest album, the critically acclaimed ‘Passage du Desir’. This time, Sturgill Simpson will perform 23 shows across the U.S., with a notable performance at Meadow Brook Amphitheatre on Saturday.
Big Sean: A Night of Dark Sky Paradise
Sunday, May 11th at 8 pm
Saint Andrews Hall
Big Sean will be performing a free concert in Detroit this weekend, and tickets for the show will be completely free. The Detroit native announced the concert, “A Night of Dark Paradise,” in a post on Instagram. He said the purpose of the concert is to celebrate 10 years of “Dark Sky Paradise,” his album that was released on Feb. 24, 2015. Tickets to the concert are free and will be available Friday to reserve at 3pm EST.
Mother’s Day Dinner and a Show w/ Gwenyth Hayes
Sunday, May 11th at 5:30 pm & 7:30pm
Cliff Bell’s
Cliff Bell’s is hosting a special show for Mother’s Day featuring Gwenyth Hayes. She will perform at 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM. Dinner is included with your ticket. Gwenyth’s performances highlight her unique reinterpretations of classic tunes, soulful covers, and original songs across various genres. She is known for her sultry vocals, groove-infused bass lines, and tight instrumental arrangements. arrangements.
53rd Annual International Glass Invitational
May 3rd - September 19th
Habatat Galleries
The largest exhibition of art glass in the world is opening this weekend! Gla53 will feature 400 works of art by artists working in the medium of glass from around the world. This breathtaking exhibition is the highlight of the year for Habatat Galleries - the oldest and largest gallery in the world, dedicated to contemporary art glass. The public is invited to join the opening celebration, free of charge and can enjoy the exhibit through September 19th.
Comedy shows to check out
Need a laugh? Look no further.
Soul-Prov with a Sprinkle of R & B, Soul & Funk at Planet Ant
Thursday, May 8th at 8pm | Learn more!
Drew Lynch at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle
May 8th - May 10th | Learn more!
Gabe Gerry at One Night Stan’s Comedy Club
May 8th - May 10th | Learn more!
Sam Salem at Comedy Bar
Friday, May 9th at 7pm | Learn more!
Jurassic Park: The Musical at Planet Ant
May 9th & May 10th at 8pm (Last Weekend) | Learn more!
Don’t Tell Comedy at Secret Location in Eastern Market
Friday, May 9th at various times | Learn more!
Mary Mack at Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
May 9th - May 10th | Learn more!
Ben Bankas at Detroit House of Comedy
May 9th - May 10th | Learn more!
London Brown at Punchline Comedy Lounge
May 9th - May 10th | Learn more!
New Beginnings Comedy Show at The Raw Space
Saturday, May 10th at 6pm | Learn more!
Joke Gym: Clean Comedy Show at Renaissance Vineyard Church
Friday, May 10th at 9pm | Learn more!
Keon Polee at Comedy Bar
Saturday, May 10th at 7pm | Learn more!
Brad Sativa & Friends at Independent Comedy Club
Saturday, May 10th at 9pm | Learn more!
Mom’s & Mimosa’s w/ COCO & Simply Shannel at Punchline
Sunday, May 11th at various times | Learn more!
Check out our Laugh List for more shows!
