Autumn is here, and the metro area is bustling with entertainment options for the first full weekend of the season! Here’s a rundown of some highlights:
Festivals in Ferndale
- Ferndale DIY Street Fair: Located on the east side, featuring 20 music acts, arts, crafts, food, and drink. More details at ferndalediy.com.
- Funky Ferndale Art Fair: On the west side, showcasing over 140 juried artists and engaging family-friendly activities. Visit funkyferndaleartfair.com for more.
Theatre
- “The Notebook”: Kicking off the Broadway in Detroit season through Oct. 4 at the Fisher Theatre, Detroit. More info: 313-872-1000 or broadwayindetroit.com.
- “Once on This Island”: Running through Oct. 4 at Birmingham Village Players. Details: 248-644-2075 or birminghamvillageplayers.com.
- Other shows include “Come From Away,” “God Of Carnage,” “Aping Jane,” and “Eureka Day” across various venues.
Comedy
- Harland Williams: Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Royal Oak Music Theatre. Doors open at 7 p.m. More: 248-399-2980 or royaloakmusictheatre.com.
- Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood: Performing their “Who’s Line Is It Anyway?” show on Sunday, Sept. 27, at Sound Board, MotorCity Casino Hotel. More: 800-745-3000 or soundboarddetroit.com.
Ballet
- “Swan Lake”: Second performance at 7 p.m. at Orsa Music Hall, Detroit. Info: 313-887-8500 or musichall.org.
Enjoy the vibrant cultural scene this weekend!