The Beach Boys
Teleport to the beaches of SoCal for a night when one of Americaβs most cherished and iconic rock bands makes a stop at Meadow Brook Amphitheatre. Fronted by founding member and original lead vocalist Mike Love, this incarnation of the surf rock institution also features Bruce Johnston, who has been a member of the band since 1965. July 5. $29+. Meadow Brook Amphitheatre, ; .
Whiskey Myers
The Texas-based Southern rock band catapulted into the top 10 of the iTunes country chart in 2018 after its music was featured in the hit streaming series Yellowstone. The six-pieceβs genre-defying sound blends elements of blues, country, and hard rock in tracks like βBroken Window Serenadeβ and βBallad of a Southern Man.β Flint-based country rockers Whitey Morgan and The 78s will open the show. July 6. $29+. Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre, ; .
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Royal Oak Outdoor Art Fair
Royal Oakβs charming Memorial Park serves as the backdrop for this annual art fair featuring displays by more than 100 local, regional, and nationally known artisans. After browsing paintings, sculptures, photography, glasswork, and more, attendees are invited to pull up a chair on the lush lawn and enjoy music from local performers. July 6-7. No cost. Memorial Park, ; .
Niall Horan
This Irish singer-songwriter first gained global fame as a member of the boy band One Direction. Following the groupβs hiatus in 2015, Horan signed on as a solo artist with Capitol Records and released his debut album, Flicker, which went on to hit No. 1 chart spots in both the U.S. and Ireland. Expect to hear selections from the artistβs latest album, 2023βs The Show, when he makes a stateside stop at Pine Knob Music Theatre. July 10. $79.50+. Pine Knob Music Theatre, ; .
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Doctor Moloch
Witness the world premiere of this new play by Carla Milarch that grapples with what it means to be human in a rapidly evolving world. Set in 2029, the play follows actress Serena Blaise as she attempts to help the worldβs first robotic doctor improve its bedside manner. Directed by Briana OβNeal, the production stars Shelby Bradley, Louie Chen, and Artun Kircali. July 12-Aug. 4. $28. Theatre Nova, ; .
Summer Organ Celebration
Professional organist Lance Luce will demonstrate the wonder of the Redford Theatreβs historic Barton Organ at this evening program. First, enjoy a guided tour of the Redford Theatre, including a behind-the-scenes look at the organβs massive chambers. Then enjoy a screening of the classic Laurel and Hardy 1929 silent film Bacon Grabbers with a live organ accompaniment β exactly the way it was intended to be seen. July 13. $15. Redford Theatre, ; .
Pat Benatar
The rock legend will be joined by her husband and longtime collaborator, Neil Giraldo, on her Funtastic β24 tour. Best known for β80s power ballads like βLove Is a Battlefieldβ and βHeartbreaker,β the 71-year-old vocalist boasts four Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2022. July 16. $35+. Meadow Brook Amphitheatre, ; .
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Ann Arbor Art Fair
Featuring nearly 1,000 artists and spanning 30 city blocks, this summer tradition in downtown Ann Arbor is made up of three separate events: the Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, the Original; Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair; and Ann Arbor State Street Art Fair. As the largest juried art fair in the country, it draws artists from around the U.S. displaying works in a variety of mediums, including paint, ceramics, glass, jewelry, and sculpture. July 18-20. No cost. Downtown Ann Arbor; .
D.L. Hughley
Fans of β90s and early β00s TV may recognize Hughley as the host of BETβs ComicView or as the face of the ABC/UPN sitcom The Hughleys. Most recently, the comedian and actor appeared on Comedy Centralβs The Daily Show as a guest host. Heβs also appeared on Dancing with the Stars and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. $45+. Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel, ; .
Train and REO Speedwagon
Two prolific hit machines will join forces for the Summer Road Trip 2024 tour, offering fans two full sets of timeless anthems. Pop-rock perfectionists Train first dominated American radio in 1998 with the single βMeet Virginia,β before shooting to truly stratospheric fame on the heels of its Grammy Award-winning second album, Drops of Jupiter. Arena rockers REO Speedwagon lit up airwaves in the β80s with hits like βKeep on Loving Youβ and βCanβt Fight This Feeling.β Together, the bands claim more than 50 million albums sold worldwide and more than 32 songs on ΅ώΎ±±τ±τ²ϊ΄Η²Ή°ω»εβs Hot 100 chart. July 21. $35. Pine Knob Music Theatre, ; .
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Brian Simpson
This Austin, Texas-based comedianβs distinctive point of view comes from a lifetime of unique experiences β including growing up as a foster child and spending years in the Marine Corps. Named a βComic to Watchβ by Variety in 2023, Simpson uses comedy to dissect everything from racism to missing pets to the Wu-Tang Clan. His first stand-up special, Live from the Mothership, debuted on Netflix to positive reviews earlier this year. July 25-27. $30. Mark Ridleyβs Comedy Castle, ; .
Twelfth Night
Join the metro Detroit areaβs best professional and emerging actors for two weekends of classic theater, performed outdoors in Royal Oakβs Starr Jaycee Park. Twelfth Night follows pirates Viola and Olivia as they set sail for the West Indies. A shipwreck off the coast of Illyria sets the scene for a silly, salty romance β an ideal treat on a warm summerβs night. July 25-Aug. 4. Cost TBA. Starr Jaycee Park, ; .
Orchard Lake Fine Art Show
This two-day juried fair has brought more than 100 talented local and national artists to the heart of West Bloomfield since 2003. Voted one of the countryβs best art shows for 12 years in a row, the event features paintings, sculptures, jewelry, photography, woodwork, and glasswork, as well as food trucks, live music, and a kidsβ art competition. July 27-28. $5. ; .
Tate McRae
Canadian performer Tate McRae got her first taste of fame at age 13, when she made it to the final round of the American reality competition show So You Think You Can Dance. She later signed on with RCA Records and achieved her first hit single in 2020 with βYou Broke Me First,β which reached the 17th spot on ΅ώΎ±±τ±τ²ϊ΄Η²Ή°ω»εβs Hot 100 chart. McRae will be joined by up-and-coming pop artist Presley Regier. July 28. $274+. Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre, ; .
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Comedy Bang! Bang!
On his podcast of the same name, host Scott Aukerman and a cast of oddball regulars interview celebrity guests and compete in offbeat games. Aukerman will be joined by comedian Paul F. Tompkins and other Comedy Bang! Bang! regulars for this live, completely improvised version of the show. July 29. $39+. Royal Oak Music Theatre, ; .
This story originally appeared in the July 2024 issue of ΒιΆΉ·¬ΊΕ Detroit magazine. To read more, pick up a copy of ΒιΆΉ·¬ΊΕ Detroit at a local retail outlet. Our digital edition will be available on July 8.
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