NOVI — Ron Perlman, who is best known for his role in “Hellboy,” and Shameik Moore, the voice of Miles Morales in the “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” movie franchise, will be among the celebrity guests featured at the 2024 spring Motor City Comic Con, to be held May 17-19  at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi.

ROYAL OAK — Stagecrafters at the Baldwin Theatre will be featuring a Stephen Schwartz (“Wicked,” “Godspell,” “Pippin”) and John Caird musical March 29-April 21.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Grosse Pointe Theatre’s Youth on Stage program will present Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” at 7 p.m. March 22 and 23 and 1 p.m. March 24 at Parcells Middle School’s auditorium, 20300 Mack Ave. in Grosse Pointe Woods.

ROCHESTER — Meadow Brook Theatre will present the comedy ‘Native Gardens’ March 21-April 14 on the campus of Oakland University.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Bees are an important part of nature and keeping flowers happy, and there is a lot to learn about making the bees happy too.

STERLING HEIGHTS — As an artist who loves vibrant color and abstract designs, Darla DeCook is going with the flow.She is the latest Sterling Heights Featured Artist for March and April.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Each spring in Madison Heights, runners and walkers both casual and competitive meet up at the local nature center for the city’s annual 5K.

METRO DETROIT — As winter comes to a close, outdoor spaces are open, and people are starting to enjoy the warmer weather. Decorating a home to fit the personality of the occupant is a common practice, and outdoor spaces are just as important.

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Main Street Grosse Pointe is hoping to ace April by introducing a new event aimed at families and people of all ages.

METRO DETROIT — Jumping into a pool or lake for a swim isn’t only fun, it offers many health benefits and is great for people of all ages.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Project Brotherhood Resolve is hosting another Veterans Gallery Show this year with a few changes.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA — Scott Boice, the Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 156 in Shelby Township, said that on Feb. 15, Blake Jahn, a senior at Utica High School, became the 156th Eagle Scout in the troop’s 56-year history dating to 1968.

BIRMINGHAM — The  39th annual Our Town Art Show and Sale is a juried show that features a range of media forms by  Michigan artists. The show is hosted by The Community House, 380 South Bates St., and will take place March 21-29.

STERLING HEIGHTS — To write a novel about time travel, author Steven Templar had to grapple with the passage of time himself.

METRO DETROIT — A near total solar eclipse doesn’t occur often, but when it does happen there are safety precautions people must take to prevent eye damage and behold its true beauty.

METRO DETROIT — Comerica Bank is welcoming donations for its sixth annual Prom Dress Drive beginning Monday, March 18, and continuing through Friday, April 12, in support of community partner Jackets for Jobs.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Traveling across the country is both amazing and educational. One St. Clair Shores man wants to remember all of his travels by making and buying magnets that represent each location.

WARREN — On a recent Saturday morning in the Owen Jax Community Center basement, a group of student thespians practiced their dance steps preparing for Warren Civic Theatre’s upcoming production of “Cinderella.”

ROCHESTER HILLS — The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Center will host its annual Ramadhan open house dinner for the entire community from 7-8 p.m. on Saturday, March 30.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The Orchard Lake Fine Art Show is scheduled to return for its 21st year this summer.