Visit the Royal Oak Farmer's Market for a peek at vintage toys from collectors around Metro Detroit and beyond. Attendees can bring toys to sell, buy toys or simply take time to excite their nostalgia. [...]

Run, drink and socialize at Running for Brews, a free biweekly 5k running club designed to help people connect alongside friends and hobbies. The group will meet next on Monday, Jan. 20, at Royal Oak [...]

The story of Sparky, Smudge, Jinx and Frankie, "Forever Plaid" follows an amateur pop quartet looking to make it big, but on the way to their first major show they're killed in a terrible road [...]

Because Michigan By The Bottle Tasting Room keeps ‘adding “eves’ to keep the party on a Saturday night,” it’s hosting a Christmas Eve Eve Eve Eve Celebration at its Royal Oak location on Saturday, Dec. [...]

Grab your favorite onesie and gear up to join Detroit Crawls as it hosts its winter Onesie Bar Crawl on Saturday, Jan. 25, from 1 to 6 p.m. across Royal Oak. "Winter is usually the [...]

The Royal Oak Farmer's market is a weekly event that allows visitors to enjoy fresh produce, specialty food items, an antiques market and much more every Saturday morning from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Located [...]

Bringing together hundreds annually who are interested in spending time with friends, family and spreading holiday beer — uh, cheer that is, Royal Oak's sixth Santa Pub Crawl is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 7, in [...]

Families interested in a "merry-not-scary" Halloween event that will engage attendees of all ages are invited to the Detroit Zoo on the weekend of Oct. 25 to enjoy rides, attractions and, of course, animals. "Family-friendly [...]

Fans of fall activities and all things Halloween can gear up for Sunday, Oct. 27, when Royal Oak is set to host its 36th annual Spooktacular event. Starting at noon and lasting until 6 p.m., [...]

Guests are invited to bring their creativity and to buy a drink at Five15's Sip, Swish and Stroke painting event on Sunday, Oct. 13. A Halloween-themed event, "Hocus Pocus" will be subject for the day's [...]

Fan favorite Drag Queen Bingo held at Royal Oak's Five15 music, book and gift store is getting a special Mother's Day makeover with a themed event coming this May 10. Attendees will be able to [...]

On Saturday, June 15, the PRISM Gay Men's and Allies Chorus will perform a series of tunes as part of a double performance, featuring the chorus first at 3 p.m. and again at 8 p.m. [...]

Just because there aren't as many holiday celebrations to look forward to post Jan. 1 doesn't mean that the Metro Detroit area doesn't have winter-embracing events. In fact, starting Jan. 19 Royal Oak's Detroit Zoo is hosting its annual Wild Winter Weekends tradition through Feb. 2.

ROYAL OAK — LGBTQ and ally filmmakers can look forward to the upcoming Royal Starr Arts Institute's Community Mixer — scheduled to be held on Jan. 8 at 7 p.m. The Royal Starr Arts institute itself is a a non-profit arts organization that encourages filmmakers from across the Metro area to meet up, chat about upcoming projects and possibly even collaborate. President of the group Luke Castle said he's excited about the kick-off event for 2019.

At only 21 years old, Gabi Wilson, better known by fans as H.E.R. has been making music since 2014, but in her short career already earned a spot on iTunes' Best of 2016 R&B/Soul Albums [...]

Kids eager to see Santa Claus to ask for gifts can now prepare for brunch with him, too. Presented by Pronto! in Royal Oak on Saturday, Dec. 1. "Join us for Brunch with Santa at [...]

As fall comes closer and brings cold weather with it, many Michiganders will begin preparing to enjoy fall-specific treats like donuts and cider. On Sunday, Oct. 14, the Michigan by the Bottle Tasting Room will [...]

The Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce invites attendees to discover Barktoberfest, a fall festival for dogs and dog owners. Centered around locally-brewed craft beer and music, this dog-friendly event is designed to bring together the community.

Known for its popular Drag Queen Bingo events, Royal Oak's Five15 Media, Mojo, & More store is now offering a more creative outlet: Sip, Swish, & Stroke. Attendees are invited to bring an open mind as an instructor walks them through how to paint a picture on a canvas.

This year marks the 21st annual Ford Arts, Beat & Eats festival. Presented by Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort, this year there will be more than 200 performances that will be held across 9 stages located in downtown Royal Oak. Attendees are welcome to attend from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. from Friday, Aug. 31 through Sunday, Sept. 2, and from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 3. Last year, the festival hosted nearly 400,000 visitors and raised $350 thousand for local charities.

On Saturday, June 30, LGBTQ youth and allies can attend Affirmations' Theatre Week Premiere, to enjoy the completed performances of those enrolled in the community center's Theatre Week intensive. From 2:30 to 4 p.m. youth [...]

Many comedians know how to work a room and get laughs from their own experiences, but few know how to channel laughs from their own anxiety as well as Maria Bamford. Especially vocal about her own mental health, the "Arrested Development," "Lady Dynamite" and "BoJack Horsemen" star has been lauded as "revelatory" by Entertainment Weekly and labeled a "must-see" by both Rolling Stone and Variety. She'll be at the Royal Oak Music Theater on Friday, May 25 at 7 p.m.

The paintings of Kevin Tolman reveal the storied layers of an artist's creative process. Robert Kidd Gallery's spring exhibition focuses on the unfolding nature of Tolman's compositions, which manifest deep illusory spaces activated by brilliantly placed marks and forms. Each painting invites the viewer to peer through quiet veils of skillful, intuitively worked mixed media, offering a glimpse at richly percussive underlying fields.

Anyone who has relegated the game of bingo to a boring activity for nursing homes residents clearly hasn't met a drag queen. Carmella Marcella Garcia, Miss Carol Lee, Miss Angel Sheridan, Miss Addison Taylor, Trixie [...]