Grab your calendars because it is time for the Oakland County May Calendar of Events and Activities. Lots of ideas to get you out and about.
Tuesday, May 1, 2018
GRIP Moms Group Mom’s group which meets weekly at the Berkley Frist United Methodist Church located at 2820 12 Mile Road, Berkley, MI from 6 pm to 7:45 pm. Contact for event: Rachel Dunlap, 248.399.3698 OaklandCountyMoms.com
Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Dweezil Zappa “Choice Cuts!” World Tour 2018 at the Royal Oak Music Theatre located at 318 W. 4th Street, Royal Oak, MI 48067. 248.399.2980. RoyalOakMusicTheatre.com
Thursday, May 3, 2018
Meadow Brook Mystery Dinner at 350 Estate Drive, Rochester, MI starting at 7 pm to 10 pm. MeadowBrookHall.com
Thursday, May 3, 2018 – Sunday, May 6, 2018
Michigan International Women’s Show at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, MI. SouthernShows.com/wde
Saturday, May 5, 2018
19th Annual Farmers’ Market Opening Day in Downtown Rochester located at the corner of Third Street and Water Street from 8 am to 1:00 pm. Facebook
Saturday, May 5, 2018 – Sunday, May 6, 2018
Michigan Antique & Collectible Festival in Davisburg, MI, at Springfield Oaks County Park located at 12451 Andersonville Road, Davisburg, MI 48350, in northern Oakland County. “Michigan’s Largest Antique & Collectible Festival. Also, Michigan’s Largest Classic Car Show. Saturday, 8am to 6pm & Sunday, 9am to 4pm $6 per person – 11 & under free. Free parking. MIAntiqueFestival.com
Monday, May 7, 2018
Leader Dog Spring Carnival at the Hampton Village Center located at 110 S. Rochester Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48307. OaklandCountyMoms.com
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
“In Bloom: An Art Exhibition and Sale” running from May 1st – 31st at the Art Leaders Gallery located at 33086 Northwestern Hwy, West Bloomfield, MI 48322, open 10 am to 6 pm. ArtLeaders.com
Wednesday, May 9, 2018
2018 Cranbrook Academy of Art Graduate Degree Exhibition at the Cranbrook Art Museum located at 39221 Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303. For hours and more information visit their website. CranbrookArtMuseum.org
Thursday, May 10, 2018 – Friday, May 11, 2018
Deck Art with over 400 artists from all over metro Detroit, Illinois and Ohio as well as over 50 downtown Rochester businesses. Artists submit one-of-a-kind artwork using skateboard decks as a canvas. These decks will be on display in downtown Rochester businesses beginning May 10th and will be celebrated with a 2-day event on May 10 and 11th. Kick-off begins Thursday, May 10th from 5 to 9 pm. Facebook
Friday, May 11, 2018
Annie, at The Baldwin Theatre in Royal Oak, MI starting at 8 pm (7pm pre-glow). Stagecrafters.org
Saturday, May 12, 2018
ROH Wrestling at the Royal Oak Music Theatre located at 318 W. Fourth Street, Royal Oak, MI starting at 7 pm. AXS.com
Sunday, May 13, 2018
Royal Oak in Bloom at Downtown Royal Oak, Michigan. From 7 am to 3 pm. Yelp.com/Events/RoyalOakInBloom2
Monday, May 14, 2018
Visit the Detroit Zoo today located at 8450 W. 10 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI 48067 between the hours of 9 am to 5 pm. DetroitZoo.org
Tuesday, May 15, 2018
How about a round of golf today at Bald Mountain Golf Course which is open to the public and it is located at 3350 Kern Road, Lake Orion, MI 48360. Call 248.373.1110 for hours. BaldMountainGolf.com
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Un•Wine•D Wednesday at Red Effect Birmingham 2254 Cole Street, Birmingham, MI 48009 starting at 7:30 pm. Facebook.com/event
Thursday, May 17, 2018
Greg Hahn at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle located at 310 S. Troy Street, Royal Oak, MI starting at 7:30 pm. ComedyCastle.com
Friday, May 18, 2018 – Sunday, May 20, 2018
Motor City Comic Con at Suburban Collection Showplace located at 46100 Grand River Ave, Novi, MI 48374. “Michigan’s #1 Comic Event.” MotorCityComicCon.com
Sunday, May 20, 2018
39th Annual Festival of Cars at Rochester Municipal Park. Gates will open by 7 am. All vehicles must be parked by 10 am. RochesterLionsClub.org
Sunday, May 20, 2018
Celebrate Birmingham Hometown Parade – A bicentennial Celebration starting at 1 pm, rain or shine. Stay after the parade for the Party in Shain Park. BHAMGov.org
Monday, May 21, 2018
Group Reiki Healing Circle Meditation which takes place inside the Candle Wick Shoppe located at 175 W. 9 Mile, Ferndale, MI 48220 starting at 7pm, $10. CandleWickShoppe.com
Tuesday, May 22, 2018
Apocolyptica at the Royal Oak Music Theatre located at 318 W. Fourth Street, Royal Oak, MI starting at 7 pm. 248.399.2980 RoyalOakMusicTheatre.com
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Pontiac Spring Carnival BEGINS today and runs through May 27, 2018. It is held at Oakland Pointe Shopping Center which is located at 402 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, MI. For hours and more info – OaklandCountyMoms.com
Thursday, May 24, 2018
JCC Ethan and Gretchen Davidson Jewish Music Festival starting today and running through May 27th at The Berman Center for The Performing Arts located at 6600 W. Maple Road, Birmingham, MI 248.661.1900. TheBerman.org/musicfest
Friday, May 25, 2018 – Monday, May 28, 2018
St. Mary’s Polish Country Fair BEGINS today and runs through May 28, 2018. It is held at Orchard Lake St. Mary’s Campus located at 3535 Indian Trail, Orchard Lake Village, MI 48324. For hours and more info – StMarysPolishCountryFair.aFrogs.org
Monday, May 28, 2018
Memorial Day Events around Oakland County. OaklandCountyBlog.com
Tuesday, May 29, 2018
Trails in Oakland County. Take a walk and slow down a bit. Michigan is full of natural beauty. Take a look at all the available areas at your convenience. OaklandCountyBlog
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Oakland County Animal Control & Pet Adoption Center is the place to visit if you’ve been thinking about adopting a furry friend. They are located at 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Building 42 East, Pontiac, MI 48341. 248.858.1070. Take a look at their website for further information. OakGov.com/PetAdoption
Thursday, May 31, 2018
Metroparks offer so much for every person at every stage in life. Take a look. Maybe today is the day you’ll want to have an adventure, and this is the place to do that at. MetroParks.com
I hope this has been helpful. If you can think of events that you believe should be on this calendar or if you have something in May that should be included, please let me know.
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