10 Things to Do During the First Weekend in May in Metro Detroit

Ignore the cold and rainy weather. This weekend calls for attending annual events, stand-up comedy, and discovering talented local artists.
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: The You Are Here 鈥 Wayne State University Graphic Design Exhibition will feature artwork by Wayne State University鈥檚 graphic design students, who study signage, object labels, environmental design, and more in the school鈥檚 art program. May 5-7. Open to the public. , ; 607-592-0089.

: Performed by the Macomb Ballet Company, Cinderella tells the transformative tale of a young woman who braves uncertainty to find true love with a prince. May 5-6. $5+. , ; 586-286-2222.

: Finishing fourth on season eight of NBC鈥檚 Last Comic Standing, comedian Joe Machi brings his sense of humor to Royal Oak. May 5-6. . , ; 248-542-9900.

: Presented by the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Metro Detroit and Southeast Michigan Chapter, this year鈥檚 Promise Ball will feature cocktails, hors d鈥檕euvres, mariachi music, dinner, a live auction, dancing, and more. Proceeds will benefit type 1 diabetes research. May 5. . , ; 877-888-2121.

: Planned as a pre-Mother鈥檚 Day event, festivities include live entertainment, food trucks, family activities, and more. May 7. . ;

: Featuring food, beauty, shopping, health, and fashion exhibits, the show returns to Suburban Collection Showplace for another year of festive entertainment. Celebrity guests include actor Keegan Allen, who appears on Pretty Little Liars, and Olympic gymnast Laurie Hernandez. May 4-7. . , ; 248-426-8059.

: Visit a selection of houses of worship that are filled with art, architecture, and historic artifacts during this comprehensive tour. May 4. . , ; 248-619-6692.

: Built in 1928 and preserved as one of America鈥檚 original silent theaters, the Redford Theatre continues its dedication to the nostalgic by showing Alfred Hitchcock鈥檚 1955 classic The Trouble with Harry. May 5-6. . , ; 313-537-2560.

: This year鈥檚 event, presented by the Detroit Music Awards Foundation, will feature performances by local artists who represent a variety of musical genres. May 5. , .

Trey Anastasio of Phish is hitting the road with the six original members of his namesake band. May 6. . 听, 248-399-2980.