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1. Winter fun
Jan. 31 & Feb. 1 • Various locations
Grosse Pointe Farms
For residents of city and their guests only, Winterfest features ice-carving demonstrations, ice skating, mini-golf on ice, chili cookoff, food trucks, live entertainment, games, activities, hot chocolate and adult beverages in heated tent, noon-4 p.m. Jan. 31, Pier Park, 350 Lakeshore Road, grossepointefarms.org/news_detail_T2_R119.php
Grosse Pointe Woods
Winter Olympics-themed Winterfest includes food trucks, crafts, pony rides, petting zoo, DJ, photo booth, inflatable games, ice skating, heated tents and more, also raffle to support new K-9 officer Arcos, noon-3 p.m. Jan. 31, Ghesquiere Park behind City Hall, 20025 Mack Plaza, gpwmi.us/bc-crc/page/winterfest-ghesquiere-park
Southfield
Winter Fest boasts indoor and outdoor activities such as ice skating, horse-drawn carriage rides, rock climbing wall, high-ropes course, marshmallow toasting, and community resources and giveaways from Southfield Police Department and Southfield Public Library, 2-4 p.m. Feb. 1, Southfield Sports Arena, register at bit.ly/SfldWinterFest26, cityofsouthfield.com/departments/parks-recreation
2. Troy Home Show
Jan. 30-Feb. 1 • Troy
Get help with awnings, patios, windows, doorwalls, doors, siding, decks, flooring, kitchens, bathrooms, gutters, garage floor coatings and more, 4-8 p.m. Jan. 30, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Jan. 31 and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 1, San Marino Club, 1685 E. Big Beaver Road, troyhomeshow.com
3. Art and science exhibits
Ongoing • Various locations
Anton Art Center
“Michigan Annual LIII” features 50 works by 35 artists from around state, on display Jan. 31-Feb. 28 with opening reception and awards ceremony from 1-3 p.m. Jan. 31, also see “Heartwork” with pieces by Lakeside Palette Club of St. Clair Shores, Mount Clemens Artist Association, Romeo Guild of Art, Shelby Township Fine Art Society and Warren Tri-County Fine Arts, continues on display until Feb. 28, 125 Macomb Place in Mount Clemens, theartcenter.org/exhibits
Read more: Local artists shine in Art Center shows
Cranbrook Institute of Science
“Mystery of the Mayan Medallion” intertwines fictional story with real artifacts from Cranbrook collection not previously on display, interactive experience runs Feb. 1-June 7 with members-only preview party from noon-5 p.m. Jan. 31, 39221 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills, science.cranbrook.edu/explore/exhibits/mayan-medallion
Read more: Cranbrook Institute of Science features new interactive exhibit for families
4. MARVAC RV & Camping Show
Jan. 29-Feb. 1 • Novi
Find hundreds of recreational vehicles, parts and accessories, information about campgrounds and travel spots, and more, 1-8 p.m. Jan. 29-30, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Jan. 31 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 1, Vibe Credit Union Showplace (formerly Suburban Collection Showplace), 46100 Grand River Ave., vibeshowplace.com/upcoming-events
5. Theatrical productions
Jan. 29-31 • Various locations
'Almost Maine'
Show about love stories in all stages of relationships, presented by Grosse Pointe Theatre - Purdon Studio, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 30-31 and 2 p.m. Feb. 1, Grosse Pointe Congregational Church, 240 Chalfonte Ave. in Grosse Pointe Farms, continues Feb. 6-8, gpt.org
Read more: Love is the ‘Maine’ thread linking scenes in new GPT production
‘Newsies Jr.’
Musical inspired by newsboys’ strike of 1899 and based on 1992 Disney movie, presented by Berkshire Performing Arts Company, 7 p.m. Jan. 29-30 and 2 p.m. Jan. 31, Groves High School, 20500 W. 13 Mile Road in Beverly Hills, (248) 506-3777, rundellm@gmail.com
‘Rock of Ages: Teen Edition’
Lake Shore Musical Group presents '80s-themed show featuring songs popularized by Twisted Sister, Poison, Bon Jovi, David Lee Roth and more, includes live band Morbid Massacre performing as fictional group Arsenal, 7:05 p.m. Jan. 29-30 and 1:05 and 7:05 p.m. Jan. 31, Lake Shore High School, 22980 E. 13 Mile Road in St. Clair Shores, lshsmusical.ludus.com/index.php
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