Birmingham Village Players

Once On This Island, the first production of Birmingham Village Players (BVP) 104th season, is the story of a peasant girl who falls in love with a wealthy boy and makes a deal with the gods to save his life. The musical is loosely based on the Hans Christian Anderson fable “The Little Mermaid” and uses the culture, folklore, music, myth and the storytelling traditions of the Caribbean to tell the tale.
At the center of the story are the scene-stealing Gods: Asaka, Mother of the Earth, played by Melanie Jones of West Bloomfield; Agwe, God of Water, played by Kodie Chandler of Southfield; Papa Ge, Sly Demon of Death, played by Odera Office from Detroit and Daelin Whitfield from Dearborn Heights; and Erzulie, Beautiful Goddess of Love, brought to life by Stacey Barrett of Detroit. 
But are they stronger than the power of love? Find out when the musical Once On This Island runs from Sept. 18-Oct. 4 at Birmingham Village Players. Individual tickets cost $30. Flex Package tickets for all shows are available by contacting the box office at 248-644-2075 or visiting the ticket page on the website, www.birminghamvillageplayers.com.
Photo Credit: Paul Manoian Photography

Local Event: Meet the Mother of the Earth from "Once On This Island" at Birmingham Village Players

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Meet the Mother of the Earth from "Once On This...

Once On This Island, the first production of Birmingham Village Players (BVP) 104th season, is the story of a peasant girl who...

Meet the Mother of the Earth from "Once On This Island" at Birmingham Village Players

<a href="https://www.captainmorgan.com/en-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Captain Morgan</a>, America’s No. 1 Spiced Rum Brand, is taking its iconic Captain off the label and into the real world with a <a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/captain-morgan-is-back-in-football-country-celebrating-the-rivalries-rituals-and-hometown-traditions-that-make-game-day-legendary-302868991.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">series of epic tailgate takeovers across the country</a>. And on Oct. 3, the Captain is set to sail into Michigan aboard his iconic 40-foot ship for game day!
Fans 21+ can expect games, giveaways, unexpected antics and a special appearance by internet personality and Michigan alum <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sohobrody/?hl=en" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Lucas Brody</a> – as the Captain drops into the places where football traditions run deep and the pregame is (nearly) as important as the game itself.Join us for the Captain’s official comeback, with a tailgate takeover in Michigan on October 3 featuring games, giveaways and a special appearance from Lucas Brody.
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Local Event: Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour

Isabella County

Mount Pleasant

Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour

Captain Morgan, America’s No. 1 Spiced Rum Brand, is taking its iconic Captain off the label and into the real world with a...

Local Event: The Troublemaker of "Once On This Island" at Birmingham Village Playrs

The Troublemaker of "Once On This Island" at...

The Troublemaker of "Once On This Island" at Birmingham Village Playrs

They are in love, but will it last? In Once On This Island,
the first production of Birmingham Village Players (BVP) 104th season, a peasant girl (Shayna Duncan) falls in love with a wealthy boy (Kalen Rogers) and makes a deal with the gods to save his life. The musical is loosely based on the Hans Christian Anderson fable “The Little Mermaid” and uses the culture, folklore, music, myth and the storytelling traditions of the Caribbean to tell the tale.
Find out what Ti Moune chooses when the musical Once On This Island runs from Sept. 18-Oct. 4 at Birmingham Village Players. Individual tickets cost $30. Flex Package tickets for all shows are available by contacting the box office at 248-644-2075 or visiting the ticket page on the website, www.birminghamvillageplayers.com.
Photo Credit: Paul Manoian Photography

Local Event: Finding Love in "Once On This Island" at Birmingham Village Players

Finding Love in "Once On This Island" at...

They are in love, but will it last? In Once On This Island,
the first production of Birmingham Village Players (BVP) 104th...

Finding Love in "Once On This Island" at Birmingham Village Players

Birmingham 8

You may have seen kratom in the news lately. Most recently, packaged kratom was found during police investigations into the tragic deaths of two students at Ole Miss. While kratom originates in Southeast Asia and has been used medicinally for centuries, it has found its way to gas station shelves across the country with little to no regulation or understanding from our medical community.&nbsp;
Our documentary, “Kratom: Side Effects May Include,” follows how it has made its way to the United States and the obsession Americans have with “Supersize” culture, which has led to much stronger liquid extract and tablet forms. We will talk to people on both sides of the debate: those who claim it has saved their lives and the grieving who have lost a loved one. We will also dive into its relationship within the political sphere and what might come next.&nbsp;
We hope you can join us at Birmingham 8 Cinemas, Monday, October 8 at 7pm. A Q&amp;A with the films directors Jamie and Jason Neese and Executive Producer Patti Wheeler to follow.

Local Event: NOW SHOWING! Kratom: Side Effects May Include Documentary at Birmingham 8 Cinema

NOW SHOWING! Kratom: Side Effects May Include...

You may have seen kratom in the news lately. Most recently, packaged kratom was found during police investigations into the...

NOW SHOWING! Kratom: Side Effects May Include Documentary at Birmingham 8 Cinema

<h2>Public Sale Hours for Fall 2026</h2>
Wednesday, October 7 from 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Regular price), Thursday, October 8 from 10:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. (Regular price) and 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (50% off /$10 Bag).&nbsp; We provide 13-gallon kitchen bag(s) to fill up (must use our bags for Bag Sale).

Local Event: Rummage Sale at Birmingham First

Rummage Sale at Birmingham First

Public Sale Hours for Fall 2026
Wednesday, October 7 from 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Regular price), Thursday, October 8 from...

Drop-in Saturdays this fall (except September 26 &amp; October 3) from 9am to noon. Drop in is in the Christian Life Center at Birmingham First (1589 West Maple Road, Birmingham, MI). Parking is in the rear of the building.&nbsp;Purchase a Pickleball Punch Card for $60 (10 plays) from the CLC Front Desk.&nbsp;

Local Event: Drop-in Pickleball in the Christian Life Center at Birmingham First

Drop-in Pickleball in the Christian Life Center...

Drop-in Saturdays this fall (except September 26 & October 3) from 9am to noon. Drop in is in the Christian Life Center at...

Drop-in Pickleball in the Christian Life Center at Birmingham First

ADAMS FIRE STATION

Mark your calendar for an interactive look at the Birmingham Fire Department during our annual Open House event on Saturday, October 10 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Birmingham Fire Station 1 located at 572 South Adams.&nbsp;
The hands-on event offers attendees an opportunity to operate a fire hose, try on a fire coat and learn about fire safety. Watch as firefighters demonstrate how to properly extinguish a kitchen grease fire. View an EMS and vehicle extrication simulation with air bag deployments, along with HAZMAT apparatus and equipment.&nbsp;
Bring your camera along for some great photo opportunities at this event! The City’s historic first water pumping fire truck from 1924 will be on display. Oakland County Dive Team and a Birmingham police vehicle and officer will be on site to display equipment and answer questions.&nbsp;
Enter a raffle to win fire safety equipment for your home and enjoy firehouse chili, hot dogs, popcorn, face painting and much more at this family-friendly event. For more information, contact the Birmingham Fire Department at (248) 530-1906.

Local Event: Birmingham Fire Department Open House

Birmingham Fire Department Open House

Mark your calendar for an interactive look at the Birmingham Fire Department during our annual Open House event on Saturday,...

ENJOY A NIGHT OF ORIGINAL THEATRE ABSOLUTELY FREE!
You’re invited to an entertaining evening of free original theatre when Birmingham Village Players and Playwrights @ Work (P@W) present “Fall Shorts &amp; Sweets” on Saturday, October 10th at 7:30pm.
Six new 10-minute plays written by the P@W authors will make their debut. Three of the plays take a serious look at relationships between a mother/daughter, a father/son, and a husband/wife. The others introduce you to three very unlikely friendships. 
In Venmo Man, written and directed by Jennifer Ward, Molly runs a niche business with an unusual financial arrangement – one of her clients, Venmo Man, accepts payments on her behalf in exchange for a nominal fee. When her customers all chip in for her birthday, secrets are revealed and wisdom is imparted as only Miss Molly can. 
A difficult conversation between a husband and wife turns into something deeper in By Your Side written by Laura Bradshaw Tucker and directed by Diane D’Agostino.
After a drink, two work friends discover their relationship is heading into uncharted territory in Wing Mom written by Kris Kelly and directed by Diane D’Agostino. 
Secrets and Lies by John Kosik explores the challenging relationship between a guilt-filled daughter and her mother with bipolar disorder. Sharron Nelson is the director.
David, a grad student, comes home and learns the value of community and caring for others in Heart of Gold written and directed by Steve Sussman. 
In It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas written and directed by Jeff Shuster, a young nurse’s aide locks horns with an ill-tempered older man who is convalescing in a rehab center.
The productions are staged readings using minimal sets, costumes, and props. The actors will be performing with scripts in hand. Ater each play, the audience is invited to share their thoughts and constructive criticism to help the authors improve their plays. At the end of the evening, everyone is invited to enjoy a sweets buffet afterglow and conversation with the actors and playwrights. 
Get ready for light-hearted laughs and thought-provoking moments that will make an unforgettable evening of original, entertaining, compelling…and free…theatre on Saturday, October 10th at 7:30pm at Birmingham Village Players. There is no charge for tickets, doors open at 7:00pm and the seating is open.This is always a fun and well-attended event.
About The Village Players:
The Village Players of Birmingham, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit community theater, presents high quality dramatic, comedic, and musical productions. Everyone is invited to participate on stage, backstage or as an audience member in the theater's main stage, youth theater, and Playwrights @ Work productions and programs. The Village Players have been entertaining the community from its location at 34660 Woodward Avenue in Birmingham since 1926.

Local Event: Fall Shorts & Sweets - An Evening of Free Original Theatre at Birmingham Village Players

Fall Shorts & Sweets - An Evening of Free...

ENJOY A NIGHT OF ORIGINAL THEATRE ABSOLUTELY FREE!
You’re invited to an entertaining evening of free original theatre when...

Fall Shorts & Sweets - An Evening of Free Original Theatre at Birmingham Village Players

Downtown Birmingham

BirminghamBURGER returns, taking over Downtown Birmingham from October 1 to 31, 2026. Local chefs will go head-to-head in a friendly, sizzling battle of taste, creativity, and presentation—as diners vote to crown the Best Burger in Downtown Birmingham.
This culinary competition showcases some of the city’s finest restaurants and chefs. All month long, each <a href="https://www.downtownbirmingham.com/burger" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">participating restaurant</a> serves up a signature, limited-edition burger specially crafted for the event. You’re invited to dine at <a href="https://www.downtownbirminham.com/burger" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">participating restaurants</a> and rate as many burgers as you wish throughout the event.&nbsp;
How It Works&nbsp; 1. Visit any <a href="https://www.downtownbirmingham.com/burger" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">participating restaurant</a>&nbsp;during October. 2. Order their event-exclusive burger creation. 3. Rate the burger based on presentation, creativity, and taste. 4. Dine and rate as often as you like. 5. Your ratings determine the official winner.
Learn more and view <a href="https://www.downtownbirmingham.com/burger" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">participating restaurants</a>, burger creations and event information at <a href="https://www.downtownbirmingham.com/burger." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">downtownbirmingham.com/burger.</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

Local Event: BirminghamBURGER Event

BirminghamBURGER Event

BirminghamBURGER returns, taking over Downtown Birmingham from October 1 to 31, 2026. Local chefs will go head-to-head in a...

New season begins Tuesday, October 13, 2026 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. in the Christian Life CenterAdult Drop-in Basketball on Tuesday nights. Adults aged 21 and older are invited to participate in this free, co-ed, drop-in style league. Bring water and both a light and dark jersey.Questions? Email Mike at michaelallenglass@gmail.comWe ask that all participants complete a one-time Christian Life Center (CLC) registration form to expedite their entry into the CLC.

Local Event: Adult Drop-in Basketball in the Christian Life Center

Adult Drop-in Basketball in the Christian Life...

New season begins Tuesday, October 13, 2026 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. in the Christian Life CenterAdult Drop-in Basketball on...

Adult Drop-in Basketball in the Christian Life Center

Celebrate the season at our free community Fall Festival on Sunday, October 18 from 2:00–4:00 p.m. on the Birmingham First front lawn (in the Christian Life Center if weather is bad).Bring the whole family for an afternoon of fall fun featuring bounce houses, face painting, pumpkin carving, kettle corn, a petting farm, and more. This free, family-friendly event is open to the entire community, so invite your friends and neighbors and come enjoy a fun fall afternoon at Birmingham First!

Local Event: Community Fall Festival - Free Event for Families

Community Fall Festival - Free Event for Families

Celebrate the season at our free community Fall Festival on Sunday, October 18 from 2:00–4:00 p.m. on the Birmingham First...

New season begins Tuesday, October 13, 2026 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. in the Christian Life CenterAdult Drop-in Basketball on Tuesday nights.
Adults aged 21 and older are invited to participate in this free, co-ed, drop-in style league. Bring water and both a light and dark jersey.
Questions? Email Mike at michaelallenglass@gmail.com
We ask that all participants complete a one-time Christian Life Center (CLC) registration form to expedite their entry into the CLC.

Local Event: Adult Drop-in Basketball in the Christian Life Center at Birmingham First

Adult Drop-in Basketball in the Christian Life Center at Birmingham First

Shain Park, 270 W Merrill St, Birmingham, MI, 48009

Mark your calendar for a fun new family event coming to Shain Park this fall: the Birmingham Pumpkin Patch on Saturday, Oct. 24! Join us from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for Halloween-themed activities for all ages, live entertainment, food trucks and more!

Local Event: Birmingham Pumpkin Patch

Birmingham Pumpkin Patch

Mark your calendar for a fun new family event coming to Shain Park this fall: the Birmingham Pumpkin Patch on Saturday, Oct....

North Hills Christian Reformed Church

North Hills Church Presents: Trunk or Treat!&nbsp;
Bring the whole family out for a fun and festive evening at North Hills Christian Reformed Church! We’ll have pizza, cider, donuts, candy, and more to celebrate the Halloween season together.&nbsp;
Date: Thursday, October 29 Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM Location: 3150 N Adams Rd, Troy, MI
Schedule of Events: Pizza served at 5:00 PM Trunk or Treat from 6:00 – 7:00 PM
All are welcome and admission is free!
We can’t wait for you to join us.

Local Event: North Hills CRC Trunk or Treat!

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North Hills CRC Trunk or Treat!

North Hills Church Presents: Trunk or Treat! 
Bring the whole family out for a fun and festive evening at North Hills Christian...

The Townsend Hotel Of Birmingham, Use E Merrill St. Entrance and Valet, Birmingham, MI, 48009

Join the families and friends of St. Anne's Mead for a meaningful morning honoring WWII and Vietnam era veterans, featuring compelling stories from distinguished speakers like U.S. Air Force pilot J. Ferron and attorney Craig Hammond, who will share the amazing story of his father, Charles Hammond, a WWII Veteran.&nbsp; You'll enjoy a delicious breakfast, bagpipe music, and complimentary admission for all veterans.&nbsp; &nbsp; Bishop Bonnie Perry will interview guests.&nbsp; The Spirit of Carrie Proctor Awards will be presented, and WXYZ ABC-7 Anchor and Meteorologist Keenan Smith is our Master of Ceremonies.&nbsp; Tickets can be purchased at the link below.

Local Event: Salute To Veterans: Breakfast With The Bishop

Salute To Veterans: Breakfast With The Bishop

Join the families and friends of St. Anne's Mead for a meaningful morning honoring WWII and Vietnam era veterans, featuring...

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Livonia

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