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The Nutcracker Tea — Organizer image — Organizer image · Edsel & Eleanor Ford House

Ballet & dance

Dec 12, 2026

The Nutcracker Tea

Edsel & Eleanor Ford House brings back The Nutcracker Tea on Saturday, December 12, 2026, at 10 a.m. at Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores. A beloved holiday tradition returns with a setting inspired by the classic story; seating is sold by table, multiple tables allowed, but tables can’t be combined and adjacency isn’t guaranteed.

Grosse Pointe Shores

Ford House

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Holiday Organ Pops Concert: David Marsh at the Senate Theater organ — Organizer image — Organizer image · Senate Theater

Concerts

Dec 12, 2026

Holiday Organ Pops Concert: David Marsh at the Senate Theater organ

David Marsh takes the organ bench at Detroit's Senate Theater (6424 Michigan Avenue) on Saturday, December 12, 2026, at 3 p.m. for a Holiday Organ Pops Concert: familiar, easygoing tunes with a holiday spin, on an instrument that fills the whole room.

Detroit

Senate Theater

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Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides at Shain Park — Organizer image — Organizer image · Downtown Birmingham

Family fun

Dec 13, 2026

Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides at Shain Park

Downtown Birmingham hosts free horse-drawn carriage rides on Sunday, December 13, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Shain Park in Birmingham. It’s a short loop around the park and the beautifully lit downtown streets.

Birmingham

Shain Park

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Shakey Graves — Organizer image — Organizer image · Royal Oak Music Theatre

Concerts

Dec 15, 2026

Shakey Graves

Shakey Graves plays a concert on Tuesday, December 15, at 7 p.m. at Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak. If you want to see him live, grab tickets on the venue’s site.

Royal Oak

Royal Oak Music Theatre

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Arts & culture

Dec 15, 2026

Jimbo the Drag Clown

Drag Race All Stars winner Jimbo the Drag Clown brings a touring comedy show to the Royal Oak Music Theatre on Tuesday, December 15, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on the ticket page.

Royal Oak

Royal Oak Music Theatre

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Brunch with Santa — Organizer image — Organizer image · Edsel & Eleanor Ford House

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Dec 20, 2026

Brunch with Santa

Edsel & Eleanor Ford House hosts Brunch with Santa on Sunday, December 20, at 9 a.m. at Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores. Staff escort each table to meet Santa for a calm, personal visit. Tables for 4, 6, and 8 are available; advance purchase is strongly recommended.

Grosse Pointe Shores

Ford House

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Theatre & musicals

Jan 15, 2027

Dear Evan Hansen: Stagecrafters at Royal Oak's Baldwin Theatre

Dear Evan Hansen in Royal Oak: Stagecrafters puts it on stage at the Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette Ave., on Friday, January 15, 2027, at 7:30 p.m.. If you're hunting for a night of theater in Royal Oak, put this one on the list.

Royal Oak

Stagecrafters at the Baldwin Theatre

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Theatre & musicals

Jan 15, 2027

25th Annual Putnam Co. Spelling Bee at the Birmingham Village Players

The Birmingham Village Players stage the 25th Annual Putnam Co. Spelling Bee at 34660 Woodward Avenue in Birmingham on Friday, January 15, 2027, at 7:30 p.m.. As the title promises, you're pulling up a seat at a county spelling bee, and with ten performances, there's plenty of time to catch it.

Birmingham

Birmingham Village Players

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Theatre & musicals

Feb 12, 2027

The Bucket List Of Booze Club: Stagecrafters at Royal Oak's Baldwin Theatre

The title alone sounds like a toast. Stagecrafters puts The Bucket List Of Booze Club on stage at the Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette Ave. in Royal Oak, on Friday, February 12, 2027, at 7:30 p.m..

Royal Oak

Stagecrafters at the Baldwin Theatre

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Theatre & musicals

Feb 18, 2027

The Book Club Play at the Grosse Pointe Theatre

The Book Club Play takes the stage at the Grosse Pointe Theatre, 15001 East Jefferson Avenue in Grosse Pointe Park, on Thursday, February 18, 2027, at 7:30 p.m.. The title promises a book club, and if you've ever been in one, the vibe might feel familiar. Eight performances.

Grosse Pointe Park

Grosse Pointe Theatre

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Theatre & musicals

Mar 4, 2027

The Taming Of The Shrew: Stagecrafters at Royal Oak's Baldwin Theatre

Stagecrafters puts The Taming Of The Shrew on stage at the Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette Ave. in Royal Oak, on Thursday, March 4, 2027, at 7 p.m..

Royal Oak

Stagecrafters at the Baldwin Theatre

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Theatre & musicals

Mar 5, 2027

Amadeus at the Birmingham Village Players

The Birmingham Village Players stage Amadeus at 34660 Woodward Avenue in Birmingham on Friday, March 5, 2027, at 7:30 p.m.. With ten performances in the run, there's plenty of time to fit it in.

Birmingham

Birmingham Village Players

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Theatre & musicals

Apr 9, 2027

Finding Neverland: Stagecrafters at Royal Oak's Baldwin Theatre

Off to Neverland, by way of Royal Oak: Stagecrafters puts Finding Neverland on stage at the Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette Ave., on Friday, April 9, 2027, at 7:30 p.m..

Royal Oak

Stagecrafters at the Baldwin Theatre

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Theatre & musicals

Apr 15, 2027

The Curious Case of the Dog in the Night-Time at Grosse Pointe Theatre

The Curious Case of the Dog in the Night-Time plays Grosse Pointe Theatre in Grosse Pointe Park on Thursday, April 15, 2027, at 7:30 p.m.. The run has eight performances, and the theater sits at 15001 East Jefferson Avenue.

Grosse Pointe Park

Grosse Pointe Theatre

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Theatre & musicals

Apr 30, 2027

Oklahoma!: a ten-show run at Birmingham Village Players

Oklahoma! comes to Birmingham: Birmingham Village Players stage it on Woodward Avenue on Friday, April 30, 2027, at 7:30 p.m.. There are ten performances on the calendar, so there's plenty of choice. The company's home is at 34660 Woodward Avenue.

Birmingham

Birmingham Village Players

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Theatre & musicals

May 14, 2027

The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals: Stagecrafters at Royal Oak's Baldwin Theatre

A show with music and a title that makes you grin before the curtain even rises: Stagecrafters puts The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals on stage at the Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette Ave. in Royal Oak, on Friday, May 14, 2027, at 7:30 p.m..

Royal Oak

Stagecrafters at the Baldwin Theatre

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Theatre & musicals

Jun 4, 2027

Sweet Charity: Stagecrafters on stage at the Baldwin Theatre in Royal Oak

Live theater in Royal Oak: Stagecrafters performs Sweet Charity at the Baldwin Theatre, 415 South Lafayette Avenue, on Friday, June 4, 2027, at 7:30 p.m.. It's one of 11 performances in the run, so if this date doesn't fit, you've got more to choose from.

Royal Oak

Stagecrafters at the Baldwin Theatre

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Theatre & musicals

Jun 4, 2027

Disney's Mary Poppins: The Broadway Musical at Grosse Pointe Theatre

Mary Poppins lands in Grosse Pointe Park: Disney's Mary Poppins: The Broadway Musical plays Grosse Pointe Theatre on Friday, June 4, 2027, at 7:30 p.m.. There are eleven performances on the calendar, so there's plenty of choice. The theater is at 15001 East Jefferson Avenue.

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Grosse Pointe Theatre

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The Nutcracker Tea

Holiday Organ Pops Concert: David Marsh at the Senate Theater organ

Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides at Shain Park

Shakey Graves

Jimbo the Drag Clown

Brunch with Santa

Dear Evan Hansen: Stagecrafters at Royal Oak's Baldwin Theatre

25th Annual Putnam Co. Spelling Bee at the Birmingham Village Players

The Bucket List Of Booze Club: Stagecrafters at Royal Oak's Baldwin Theatre

The Book Club Play at the Grosse Pointe Theatre

The Taming Of The Shrew: Stagecrafters at Royal Oak's Baldwin Theatre

Amadeus at the Birmingham Village Players

Finding Neverland: Stagecrafters at Royal Oak's Baldwin Theatre

The Curious Case of the Dog in the Night-Time at Grosse Pointe Theatre

Oklahoma!: a ten-show run at Birmingham Village Players

The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals: Stagecrafters at Royal Oak's Baldwin Theatre

Sweet Charity: Stagecrafters on stage at the Baldwin Theatre in Royal Oak

Disney's Mary Poppins: The Broadway Musical at Grosse Pointe Theatre

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