Macomb Center for the Performing Arts: Hailed as a 鈥渇lawless commissioned portrait of Gertrude Stein,鈥 contemporary opera 27 explores the life of the literary expat, her relationship with Alice B. Toklas, and the couple鈥檚 cultural salon that drew the likes of Ernest Hemingway and Pablo Picasso. March 10-11. $57. 44575 Garfield Rd., Clinton Township.; 586-286-2222;
Mark Ridley鈥檚 Comedy Castle:听Detroit native and Second City veteran Rob Little had a successful career as an IBM programmer before leaving the tech world to start a stand-up career. His self-deprecating act is proof that modern comedy doesn鈥檛 have to be dark. March 8-10. $10+.听310 S. Troy St., Royal Oak; 248-542-9900;
Empty Bowls Detroit: With an intention to raise money and awareness for the Cass Community Social Services鈥 food programs, the fundraising event will include performances by Detroit musicians and samples of homemade soups, bread, cheese, and dessert. Attendees will also receive a hand-painted bowl. March 9. $30. Shed 5, Eastern Market, Detroit; emptybowlsdetroit@gmail.com;
Michigan Golf Show: This year鈥檚 show will feature more than 350 exhibitors representing various golfing retailers, resorts, travel destinations, and more. Each ticket will include a year subscription to Golf Digest magazine. March 9-11. $12, children 12 and under are free. Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi; 517-548-1200;
Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum: Meet some of the museum鈥檚 favorite animals at Critters Up Close. This month: frogs and toads. March 10-11. Free with admission.听220 E. Ann St., Ann Arbor; 734-995-5439;
Cranbrook Institute of Science: The museum鈥檚 44th Annual Maple Festival will feature a variety of maple-themed snacks as well as activities that teach guests about the science of maple syrup and sugaring. March 11. $12+. 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills; 248-645-3200;
Blockbuster Broadway: Starring a cast of Broadway artists, this performance features tunes from musicals like Wicked, The Phantom of the Opera, The Lion King, and more. March 9-11. $24+. Orchestra Hall, 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-576-5111;
Lights: Known by the moniker 鈥淟ights,鈥 the electro-pop, singer-songwriter from Toronto has a musical style fit for fans of Pvris, Echosmith, and Detroit鈥檚 own Flint Eastwood. Some of her more popular songs include 鈥淒rive My Soul鈥 and 鈥淔ebruary Air.鈥 March 9. $21+. Saint Andrew鈥檚 Hall, 431 E. Congress St., Detroit;
313-961-8961;
Motor City Blues Festival: The 12th annual festival will include performances by blues legends, such as Willie Clayton, Sir Charles Jones, Calvin Richardson, and more. March 9. $56.50+. Fox Theatre,听2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-471-3200; 听
Cranbrook Art Museum: True to Form: Selections from the Permanent Collection draws on the museum鈥檚 more than 6,000-item archive, mixing works like Andy Warhol鈥檚 Polaroid portraits, Duane Hanson鈥檚 lifelike 鈥淏odybuilder鈥 sculpture, and new acquisitions making their Cranbrook debut. March 10 鈥 Dec. 2019. Free with museum admission. 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills; 248-645-3323;
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