Detroit Institute of Arts:听The museum鈥檚 newest exhibit, Star Wars and the Power of Costume, will feature more than 60 of the original costumes from the first seven movies of the Star Wars franchise. Sketches that give a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process of the film will also be on display. May 20-Sept. 30. $14+. 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-833-7900;
Orchestra Hall:听Alexi Kenney, named 鈥渁 talent to watch鈥 by the New York Times, brings Sergei Prokofiev鈥檚 2nd Violin Concert for his Detroit debut. May 17-20. $10+.听3711 Woodward Ave.; Detroit; 313-576-5100;听
Mark Ridley鈥檚 Comedy Castle:听Greg Hahn delivers energetic physical humor, one liners, and crowd work for his unique brand of comedy. May 17-19. $10+. 310 S. Troy St., Royal Oak;听248-542-9900;听听
Detroit Free Press Sports Awards: Spend the evening honoring top athletic accomplishments in metro Detroit high school sports. The event is hosted by the Detroit Free Press and will feature a special appearance by Detroit football legend Calvin Johnson as well as a red carpet entrance before the show. May 18. $18+. The Fillmore Detroit, 2115 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-961-5451;
Motor City Comic Con: This year鈥檚 event will feature work from more than 250 comic book creators, writers, and artists. Attendees can also shop from over a million comics, collectible toys, anime, movies, and pop culture crafts. May 18-20. $10+. Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi; 248-426-8059;
Redford Theatre: The theater will be hosting a The Little Mermaid sing-along event, which will feature a showing of the Disney animated classic paired with on-screen lyrics. May 18-20. $5+. 17360 Lahser Rd., Detroit; 313-537-2560;
Daryl Hall & John Oates and Train: The musical groups are coming together for a nationwide co-headline tour. Expect to hear hits like 鈥淵ou Make My Dreams鈥 from Daryl Hall and John Oates, and 鈥淗ey, Soul Sister鈥 from Train. May 20. $49.50+. Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-471-7000;
The Doo Wop Project: The five-piece singing group, made up of stars from Broadway鈥檚 Jersey Boys and Motown: The Musical, covers songs by classic artists like Smokey Robinson and The Temptations as well as put doo-wop-era spins on songs from today鈥檚 artists, including Jason Mraz and Maroon 5. May 18-20. $19+. Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center, 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-576-5111;
Flower Day: Eastern Market鈥檚 annual floral gathering returns听on its usual听Sunday after Mother鈥檚 Day. This year鈥檚 Flower Day is sponsored by the Metro Detroit Flower Growers Association and will feature Michigan growers selling unique varieties flowers. May 20. Free. Eastern Market, 2934 Russell St., Detroit, 313-833-9300;
Allee Willis Loves Detroit:听Detroit-native and songwriter听Allee Willis performs at City Theatre for two nights. A mix of sing-a-longs, personal anecdotes, and other surprises, Willis鈥 show will be a听one-of-a-kind experience. May 18-19. $45+. City Theatre, 2301 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-471-3465;
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