The Henry Ford: The House Industries: A Type of Learning听exhibit celebrates House Industries, a design studio that has created iconic typefaces for Jimmy Kimmel, The New Yorker, Herm猫s, and more. Free with museum admission. Through Sept. 4.听2900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn; 313-982-6001;
Comedy Castle: Covering topics such as family, relationships, and modern life, Matt McClowry surprises audiences with his blunt honesty and humor. Aug. 24-26. $10+.听310 S. Troy St., Royal Oak; 248-542-9900;
DTE Energy Music Theatre:听Comedians Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy are on their tour听Jeff & Larry鈥檚 Backyard BBQ Festival. The event features performances by The Marshall Tucker Band and Foghat, with a selection of local barbecue, dunk tanks, and backyard games. Aug. 25. $25+.听7774 Sashabaw Rd., Clarkston; 248-377-0100;
Detroit Natural Hair Expo:听The Inaugural Detroit Hair Expo will feature more than 30 vendors, live music, and demonstrations, and is open to all ages. Attendees can also participate in workshops and giveaways. Aug. 26. $10+.听Cobo Center, 1 Washington Blvd., Detroit;
Depeche Mode:听Depeche Mode has sold over 100 million records. Check out their Global Spirit Tour. Aug. 27. $30+.听DTE Energy Music Theatre, 7774 Sashabaw Rd., Clarkston; 248-377-0100;
The Music of Prince:听The Detroit Symphony Orchestra is joined by a guest conductor Brent Havens and vocalist Marshall Charloff to perform some of Prince鈥檚 biggest hits, including orchestral renditions of 鈥淧urple Rain,鈥 鈥淲hen Doves Cry,鈥 and more. Aug. 25. $25+.听Meadow Brook Amphitheatre, 160 Festival Dr., Rochester Hills; 248-377-0100;
Ted Nugent:听Ted Nugent has played more than 6,500 live shows and sold more than 40 million albums, with hits such as 鈥淐at Scratch Fever鈥 to 鈥淔red Bear.鈥 Nugent will be performing in Michigan over the summer as a part of the Fifth Third Bank Concert Series. Aug. 25. $25+.听Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill, 14900 Metro Pkwy., Sterling Heights; 248-377-0100;
City Theatre:听The local cast of听Robocop! The Musical听will be accompanied by a live house band in their performances this month. The show is a musical parody of the film听RoboCop, which was released in 1987. Aug. 17-26. $20+.听2301 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-471-3200;
Cranbrook Art Museum:听Alexander Girard: A Designer鈥檚 Universe听serves as the American debut of a career retrospective of the late artist. The exhibit features his furniture, sculptures, and drawings. Through Oct. 8. Free with museum admission.听39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills; 248-645-3323;
Warren Birthday Bash:听Celebrate the city of Warren鈥檚 birthday this weekend at this year鈥檚 Birthday Bash. The three-day party will feature free concerts, racing pigs, a craft beer tent, and more. Aug. 24-27. Free.听City Square, Van Dyke Rd., Warren; 586-268-8400;
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