Celebrating Royal Oak's Light
Welcome to the very first issue of Royal Oak City Lifestyle
As a photographer, I always say I shoot nouns: people, places and things. I’m especially drawn to the ones that spark change: artists, entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and community builders. I’ve spent a career capturing those people, places and things lighting up our community including four years with City Lifestyle. But I want to do more than capture the light. I want to give my community the light and space as a place to be celebrated. That's why I took this leap and became a publisher. I'm grateful to my founding partners for taking this leap with me—and loving our community as much as I do.
My Royal Oak roots run deep: I was born here, grew up in Troy, came back to my hometown and have lived here for the last 22 years. I've also been a business owner here for the last 15 years. I’ve watched Royal Oak grow and evolve, and I want to showcase the catalysts of that evolution in the community I love.
Managing editor Marshall Zweig's passion for storytelling mirrors my own. Our stories will reflect Royal Oak's creative energy, forward momentum and deep community roots. Marshall is extraordinary at what he does and I feel honored to have a partner in him.
Inside, you’ll find a travelogue of the new murals vibing up downtown, curated by the Downtown Development Authority's own Daniel Solomon. And you’ll meet Amy Lalich and Tara de Boer, the stylish duo behind the chic, unique Modern Supply.
This is just the beginning. Royal Oak is full of stories. We’re here to tell them.
With heart and hometown pride,
June 2025
PUBLISHER
Amy Gillespie | amy.gillespie@citylifestyle.com
MANAGING EDITOR
Marshall Zweig | marshall.zweig@citylifestyle.com
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Marshall Zweig
CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
Amy Gillespie
Corporate Team
CEO Steven Schowengerdt
COO Matthew Perry
CRO Jamie Pentz
VP OF OPERATIONS Janeane Thompson
VP OF SALES Andrew Leaders
AD DESIGNER Evan Deuvall
LAYOUT DESIGNER Kirstan Lanier
QUALITY CONTROL SPECIALIST Hannah Leimkuhler
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Supply in Demand
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WHERE NEIGHBORS CAN SEE AND BE SEEN
1: Katy Knoer of Give Thanks Bakery. 2: Royal Oak resident Lisa Hanes at the Gilda’s Club Bras for Cause event. 3: Becky Lea of Paws Around Motown. 4: Royal Oak Women City Commissioners: Melanie Macey, Monica Hunt, Sharlan Douglas, Amanda Herzog, Rebecca Cheezum 5: Chef Amber Poupore of the Cacao Tree Cafe, on a vegan cooking cruise, the Bahamas. 6: Party with a purpose during the Detroit Zoo’s annual fundraising event “Sunset at the Zoo.” 7: Secreto Cigar Bar Owners Heather and Ronnie.
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Ross Mortgage: Helps your dream home come true
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Paws Around Motown: New Services
Introducing two new services: Sniffari: A nose-led walk adventure! Perfect for scent-driven dogs. Keeps senior dogs sharp, and gives anxious dogs a healthy outlet. Scent trails are set up for your dog; trails are selected based on your doggo's needs. 45-60 min. | Trail Hike: A one-hour hike for your pup, with pick-up and drop-off included. The three levels of hikes—easy, moderate or heavy—are selected for doggo ability levels. | Contact: support@pawsaroundmotown.com pawsaroundmotown.com | (248) 729-6772
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Secreto Cigar Bar: Serving up cocktails and cigars
The mood is always right at Secreto Cigar Bar. With four walk-in humidors, you will find the prefect pairing of any cigar and cocktail. Secreto has everything from rare and vintage selection of cigars to local brands to any of your favorites. We are open all week for in-person experiences. Monday - Wednesday Noon to 11pm, Thursday - Saturday Noon to Midnight and Sunday Noon to 10pm. Order can also online: secretocigarbar.com
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SUMMER READING PROGRAM 2025
Date: Friday, June 13
Time: 3:30 - 5:30 PM
Place: Library Terrace & Centennial Commons
the CITY LIST
We have such amazing, innovative business leaders in our community who are proud to serve you, our residents, with class and quality. We’ve compiled some of our top company picks for the services that might be on your mind this month in an effort to make your lives a little easier.
Best Activities for Dad
Modern Supply modern-supply.co | 248.629.9467
Rail & Anchor railandanchor.com | 248.397.8985
The Detroit Record Club thedetroitrecordclub.com | 248.565.8683
Atelier School of Art atelierart.studio | 248.951.4400
Sidetrack Bookshop sidetrackbooks.com | 248.341.0777
Men’s Clothing
Luxe Grooming Lounge luxe-grooming-lounge.com | 248.219.5800
Joshua Gold Custom Clothier joshua-gold.com | 248.399.0636
Motor City Gas Whiskey Distillery motorcitygas.com | 248.599.1427
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Blu Jean Blues Boutique blujeanbluesboutique.com | 248.291.5237
Supply in Demand
Inside Royal Oak’s warmest—and coolest—minimalist boutique, where design gets uniquely and invitingly personal
Some stories start with spreadsheets. Others begin with birthday money and a toy cash register. For Amy Lalich and Tara de Boer, co-founders of Royal Oak’s beloved Modern Supply, the story started in both places—and somewhere in between.
“I think I’ve always wanted to be part of opening a small shop,” says Amy, who moved back to Michigan after years on the West Coast. “But I didn’t know what kind of shop, or where.” The idea floated around for a while—until a storefront next to their friends at The Detroit Record Club suddenly opened up. “It was kind of a lightning-bolt moment.”
For Tara, the spark had been glowing since childhood. “I ran a ‘hardware store’ out of my grandfather’s house when I was little,” she laughs. “I’d arrange his tools and price them and even use carbon-copy invoice slips.” (One of those old slips still lives under their counter—“for good luck.”)
Before Modern Supply, Amy was searching for her next chapter, while Tara worked in digital advertising. Both were longtime friends, and both had a deep love for the kind of tucked-away boutiques they’d seek out
ARTICLE BY MARSHALL ZWEIG
PHOTOGRAPHY BY AMY GILLESPIE
while traveling together. So when the right space opened, and their instincts aligned, they went for it.
“Quitting my day job and opening the store was the biggest risk,” Tara says. “But if we didn’t take the leap, we’d always wonder.”
So leap they did—straight into months of building inventory, assembling furniture, and figuring out retail one sticky note and spreadsheet at a time. “We had no formal background in this,” Amy says. “We just believed in our vision—and rolled up our sleeves.”
Their friendship turned out to be the business’s strongest asset. “We know each other so well,” Tara says. “We naturally lean into different roles, and we like hanging out together—which helps when you’re doing everything together.” In the early days, that included unpacking boxes in Tara’s backyard, tracking inventory with spreadsheets, and wondering whether their curated finds would actually resonate. “We bought a lot of what we personally loved,” Amy says.
“And every time someone came in and chose something, we felt a little piece of us was going home with them.”
That personal touch is still at the heart of everything they do. The store’s aesthetic is minimalist but warm, with Scandinavian and Japanese design influences and a calming energy that’s rare on this bustling stretch of Woodward. “We hope people walk in and want to stay awhile,” Tara says. “We want it to feel like home—and a little bit like a treat.”
Amy adds, “One of our favorite things is when someone asks us to help them curate a gift. That’s when we really get to know them. Their families. Their stories.”
It’s that connection—one customer at a time—that’s kept Modern Supply growing through moments of both uncertainty and inspiration. “We opened during the tail end of COVID,” Amy says. “We weren’t sure if people
would come, but they were hungry to touch, feel, and smell things again. That meant everything.”
Modern Supply rotates its offerings constantly, sourcing small quantities from makers who prioritize sustainability, design, and craft. “Every day in the shop is a snapshot in time,” says Amy. “You’ll find different things every time you walk in.”
Some of their favorite items are the quiet ones: Palo Santo essential oil from a local brand called Shaman’s Market, handmade ceramics that feel just right in your hand, and Huskee coffee cups made from reclaimed coffee husk. “There are little treasures everywhere,” says Tara.
One of Tara’s personal favorites? A community bulletin board in the back, layered with thank-you notes from the makers they’ve partnered with. “It’s completely covered now—some of them are stacked on top of each other,” she says. “But it’s the first thing I see when I walk in through the back. It reminds me why we do this.”
As for their favorite Royal Oak treasures? Tara counts on The Office Coffee Shop for a cozy corner and a solid sandwich. Amy likes wandering through Sidetrack Bookshop, where the staff always seems to know just what she needs to read next.
Speaking of what’s next, in the coming year, Amy and Tara hope to add a small, sustainable capsule clothing collection and more events—from workshops to evening hangs with their neighbors at The Detroit Record Club. “We love the idea of opening Modern Supply up more to the community,” Tara says. They’re also exploring partnerships with local interior designers and looking to expand their reach through a trade program that bridges retail and creative services.
As women business owners, Amy and Tara both shy away from labels—but not from collaboration. “We want everyone who’s involved—makers, employees, customers—to feel like part of a family,” Amy says.
And if their younger selves could see them now? Tara laughs. “Mine would be shocked I took the leap. I always played it safe— but I’m so glad I didn’t this time.”
Amy nods: “We’ve learned we can do anything we set our minds to—and still be kind to ourselves and others while doing it.”
Whether you come to find something meaningful, support small makers, or just soak in the calm, one thing’s for sure: you’ll leave Modern Supply feeling a little more grounded—and a lot more inspired.
Modern Supply is open seven days a week. For more info, visit modern-supply.co
DOWNTOWN’S FRESH COATS
DOWNTOWN’S NEW MURALS ARE TURNING YOUR FAVORITE ROYAL OAK CORNERS INTO REASONS TO POINT.
ARTICLE BY MARSHALL ZWEIG PHOTOGRAPHY
BY AMY GILLESPIE
If you haven’t walked through downtown Royal Oak in a while, you might want to look up. Then down. Then all around. Because while the charm of Royal Oak has always been its walkable, livable pulse—mom-and-pop shops by day, nightlife by dusk—there’s something new catching eyes and shifting the vibe: murals. Bold ones. Bright ones. The kind that stop you mid-sentence and make you point.
“Downtown Royal Oak’s vibe is very everyday lifestyle mom and pop meets vibrant nightlife,” says Downtown Manager Daniel Solomon. “During business hours, you’ll see families and office workers enjoying over 40 boutique retailers and restaurants. But at night, it becomes a destination: young professionals out for drinks, live music, comedy shows. There’s energy here.”
And now, there’s art. Literally, on the walls.
Thanks to a mural grant program through the Royal Oak Downtown
Development Authority (DDA), our city’s becoming more colorful by design. In fact, the DDA offers up to $5,000—or 50%—of mural costs for participating businesses. North End Taproom was the first to take advantage of the program, working with an artist of their choice and seeing their mural dream come to life.
But that’s just the beginning. In fall of 2024, the DDA launched the Painting Downtown Murals program, where they selected muralists directly and placed them at key downtown spots. Noir Leather
“POST-PANDEMIC, PEOPLE WANT TO BE OUTSIDE. WE’RE CREATING SPACES THAT WELCOME THAT.”
and Cacao Tree Cafe are now part of the open-air gallery. More are coming—including the MRI bay at Henry Ford.
“We’re using murals to turn blank walls into conversation starters,” Daniel says. “They add personality. They reflect our community. And they make people want to stop and stay.”
That’s the goal: more people and more liveliness. Not just in the form of art, but in walkable plazas, shaded benches, better lighting, and connection points between Royal Oak’s growing districts. Under the city’s 2050 master plan, downtown
Royal Oak is being reimagined as four overlapping areas. The conversation’s just beginning, but for now the areas are known as Arts & Culture, Main Street, Transportation, and the Community College district. The idea is to build each one up with a unique identity—and make it easy to move between them without needing a car.
“Post-pandemic, people want to be outside, to connect more intentionally,” says Daniel. “So we’re creating spaces that welcome that. Places to gather, to pause, to play.”
One of the city’s biggest upcoming shifts? The creation of a downtown plaza where West Fifth Street is closed to cars. The plaza will convert the busy area into a fully pedestrian zone, with green space, live music, seamless access from parking garages and nearby neighborhoods—and a whole lot of walls just waiting to be turned into works of art.
You know how the perfect Saturday in Royal Oak pretty much writes itself? You start with coffee and produce at the Farmers Market; you stroll through Centennial Commons, grab lunch on Main, sip a cocktail in the social district, browse boutique retail shops on Washington. And you finish with something live: music, comedy, even an outrageous kind of bingo. Well, now that perfect Saturday has been rewritten—or should we say redrawn. Because you’ll have to make time for a walking tour of the wall art that’s once again putting our city on the cutting edge.
Simply put, in Royal Oak right now, life isn’t just playing. It’s being painted.
Royal Oak City Lifestyle publisher Amy Gillespie took the stunning mural photos you see in this article—and they, in turn, took her breath away.
“The visual impact that the murals have around town gives inspiration to everyone in the community,” Amy says. “I love how art enhances everyday settings.”
So look around. Our walls are talking.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANIE JONES
Hosting the Perfect Dinner Party
Your next event, served alfresco
Catering experts Chef Kyle and Hannah Williams, owners of Savor & Swirl culinary company, create an outdoor dinner party with chef-driven perennial dishes served in beautiful seasonal settings. For this alfresco dinner party, Chef Kyle draws on his favorite recipes updated for a modern palate and paired with wine selections to complement the bountiful feast.
Insider Tips for Hosting:
• Build a menu around the season. Start with what produce is available locally based on the season for the most authentic meal experience. For instance, Chef Kyle says “In November, people crave turkey, sage stuffing and cranberry sauce,” but that meal served in the heat of summer wouldn’t hit the same. In-season fruits and vegetables will always be of highest quality and best taste.
• Always greet guests with a beverage and appetizers. “Offer champagne for wine-lovers or a sparkling drink or signature cocktail. It’s all about serving guests to the highest caliber,” Kyle says.
• Draw inspiration from the season’s colors and temperatures. For spring and summer, think flowers, fresh herbs and linens. For Fall, think flannel blankets, wooden tables, fire pits, open grills, string lights and candles to create a really cool environment you haven’t been able to do all summer. For winter, head indoors to create a cozy environment for guests to connect.
• “You can’t go wrong with fresh flowers,” Hannah says, “but keep bouquets low to not interfere with conversation flowing. For fall, I like richer, jewel-toned florals to mix and match and keep whimsical. I vary glass vases with burnished brass for warm fall vibes.”
• An easy but thoughtful detail is to put a simple menu at each place setting, so guests know what to expect. “Add a pen, so guests can jot tasting notes, especially for wine pairings or multiple courses,” Hannah says. “Guests can share comments, then take the menu home as a sweet reminder of the event.”
• Follow the French principle of mise en place or everything in place before your event. “This is actually our company’s name,” Kyle says. “It’s that important to us. Make sure the wines are all open, cocktails are pre-made, place settings are out, candles are lit and music is playing. When guests arrive, it gives that wow-factor and shows you intentionally made them feel special.”
• To build confidence as a host, start small and practice. “Keep the menu and guest list small,” Kyle says. “Choose recipes you already have confidence in. If you make a great Beef Stroganoff, then go with that. People will love it!”
• As fun as it is to dine outside, always have an indoors back-up plan. “We’ve had to bring it indoors before,” Hannah says. “It’s still fun.” Insider Tips for Hosting: “Think flannel blankets, wooden tables, fire pits, open grills, string lights and candles to create a really cool environment you haven’t been able to do all summer.”
Read on for some of Chef Kyle’s favorite recipes.
Fresh Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Hardwood Smoked Bacon
Yield: 6 servings
• 4 cups Brussels sprouts, raw, halved
• 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
• ¼ cup yellow onion, sliced
• 1 tablespoon garlic, sliced thin
• 1-2 cups bacon, smoked, thick cut, large dice
• Salt, pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons real butter, unsalted
• Optional garnish: 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
METHOD OF PREPARATION:
1. Preheat oven to 400 °F for convection setting, (425 °F conventional).
2. In mixing bowl, add oil and cut raw Brussels sprouts. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Place seasoned sprouts on baking sheet and bake in oven until done, about 20-40 minutes (soft yet still with good texture and crispy edges with some dark brown color). Remove from oven.
4. Place large sauté pan on medium heat and render bacon. Add a splash of olive oil to get it going, if needed. Cook until bacon is crispy and golden brown, 5-10 minutes.
5. Add onions to pan and cook until soft, 5-8 minutes.
6. Turn heat to high and add garlic and butter and cook for 1 minute.
7. Add roasted Brussels sprouts to pan and toss all together. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
8. For optional garnishes, add fresh chopped parsley.
9. Serve and enjoy!
CHEF NOTES:
• If Brussels sprouts are large, cut in quarters.
• Rendering bacon means extracting the bacon fat which adds a lot of flavor to the dish.
Heirloom Root Vegetable Hash
Yield: 6-10 servings
• 2 cups heirloom carrot, cubed
• 2 cups heirloom rutabaga, peeled, cubed
• 2 cups heirloom parsnip, cubed
• 1 cup heirloom turnip, cubed
• 2 cups heirloom marble potatoes, halved
• 3 tablespoons rosemary, fresh, de-stemmed, chopped
• 1 tablespoon thyme, fresh, de-stemmed, chopped
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• Salt – to taste
• Pepper – to taste
• Optional garnish: 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
METHOD OF PREPARATION:
1. Pre-heat oven to 400°F on convection setting (425°F conventional).
2. In mixing bowl, add oil and raw cut vegetables. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
3. Place seasoned vegetables on oiled baking sheet and bake in oven until they are caramelized and tender, about 30-60 minutes. Will be soft yet still with good texture and crispy edges with some lightly charred areas.
4. Remove from oven once finished cooking.
5. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
6. Enjoy.
Cranberry Orange Zest Sauce
Yields 4 cups
• 3 cups cranberries, fresh or frozen
• 1 cup cranberry juice, sweetened
• 1 piece orange peel
• 1 orange for zesting
• ½ cup orange juice, freshly juiced
• 3 cinnamon sticks
• ¼ teaspoon clove, ground
• ¼ teaspoon allspice, ground
• ½ cup sugar
• Pinch salt
METHOD OF PREPARATION:
1. In medium saucepot on high heat, add everything except orange peel and orange zest. Bring ingredients to boil, then reduce to a simmer with lid.
2. While simmering, stir occasionally with rubber spatula ensuring bottom does not burn. Simmer for 30 minutes or until sauce thickens.
3. Remove lid and add orange peel and season to taste. Can add more sugar or spice if needed.
4. Once sauce is thickened and most liquid has evaporated, remove orange peel and cinnamon sticks and remove pot from heat.
5. With hand-held blender, puree sauce, keeping some texture.
6. Freshly grate in orange zest, stir and season to taste.
7. Transfer sauce to jar and place in refrigerator to cool overnight.
8. Enjoy!
CHEF NOTES:
• Enjoy with all types of poultry and game birds.
• Do not use ground cinnamon.
• Can puree with blender if you do not have hand-held blender.
• Consistency should be thick sauce and not a jelly.
Bringing Joy
Back into the Kitchen
Chef Dennis Prescott Talks Falling in Love with Feeding People and the Connection Food Creates
Find the things that you love. Take the stress out of food. Feed people because all they really care about is spending time with you. Bring joy back into the kitchen.”
Whether you know him from the Netflix hit Restaurants on the Edge or from his absolutely mouth-watering food photos as @ dennistheprescott on the ‘gram, this former-musician turned internationally-renowned Chef is an amazingly talented, thoughtful, and globe-trotting force to be reckoned with. When it comes to inspiration for creating experiences around food and your community, as well as creating travel bucket lists to some of the world’s most unique and delicious destinations off the beaten path, Chef ‘Dennis The Prescott’ is a culinary change maker whose feed you’ll want to feast on
Originally an aspiring musician, Canadian-born Dennis Prescott’s journey began while in university with a single invitation from another solo musician who asked him to tour with them around the US. This eventually took him to Nashville where they began making records and pursuing their musical dreams.
Yet, in the midst of all of this, Dennis was not taking care of himself — eating take out, dollar menus, etc, had become a way of life. A friend had a “come to Jesus” moment with him and stressed that he needed to start taking care of himself. Having no idea exactly what that meant or how to do so, the advice was simple: “You need to start eating better.”
The Start
“Go to the library and borrow some cookbooks,” his friend suggested. Dennis went to a nearby library and borrowed three books only to have his friend ask why he chose those in particular. Dennis remembers saying verbatim, “I don’t know? The guy on the cover looks kinda good looking, and I feel like I could probably pull these recipes off, and he seems really happy too!” As it turned out they were three books by Jamie Oliver; it’s just that he had no idea who Jamie Oliver was at the time.
Flash forward and Dennis’ first dinner-hosting experiment was made up of twenty people from the music studio, all sitting in camping chairs with beer koozies and makeshift tables in his apartment.
“I remember at the time this moment of, okay, the food is on the table, it’s a stressful thing, and then everybody tucks in and they take their first bite, and there’s a moment of hush that kind of came over everyone; it got really quiet just for a second, and then everyone started talking and getting into it and I fell in love with food right there at that moment.
What eventually followed were 13 episodes over nine months where the Restaurants on the Edge team traveled to and filmed restaurant revivals that included three in Canada, one in the continental US, one in Hawaii, and others outside of North America, including Hong Kong, Slovenia, Austria, Malta, St. Lucia and Finland.
“When you get off the beaten path a little bit, you learn the difference between vacation and travel.
Travel Recommendations for Foodies
“Slovenia borders Italy and Croatia, which is to say there are a lot of shared values in and around food; they have really great cheese, dairy, beef, pasta, but very few tourists, hardly any. So if you love Italy, that kind of specific travel and food experience, particularly Northern Italy, because you can see the Alps from where they are. It’s picture perfect, a beautiful place, and also where orange wine is from.”
Dennis also highly recommends Costa Rica, Hawaii and Finland.
“Most people love the idea of travel, but we tend to pick the same places when we travel, and there is nothing wrong with that, they are amazing for a reason, but when you get off the beaten path a little bit, you learn the difference between vacation and travel.”
Restaurants on the Edge is important and meaningful to Chef Prescott because it tells stories of hope and joy and redemption around the kitchen. Oftentimes the food space can be very stressful, but he believes that at the end of the day, people just want to spend time with other people that they love.
One of the most common fears Dennis hears from people cooking and/or grilling at home is, ‘where do I start? I don’t know how to get going, so I just don’t.’
Rather than overcomplicating it, Dennis recommends cooking the things that bring you joy — things that are on a restaurant menu you can’t NOT order because you’re so pumped that those dishes are on there.
“Find the things that you love. Take the stress out of food. Feed people because all they really care about is spending time with you. Bring joy back into the kitchen.”
events
JUNE 1ST
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Stagecrafters - The Baldwin Theatre | 7:30 PM
Told entirely through song and based on the biblical story, the musical follows the fortunes of Jacob’s favorite son, Joseph, who is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers. Filled with catchy songs in a variety of styles, including country-western, calypso, and Elvis-inspired rock n’ roll, Joseph is a delight for all ages. Play runs through June 22nd.
JUNE 6TH
Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals
Royal Oak Music Theater | 7:00 PM
Ben Harper is one of the premier performers of his generation. He’s also one of the most versatile and brave songwriters, fearlessly working in a cross-section of genres, ranging from pop, reggae and soul, to blues, rock, funk and folk. He has recorded 18 studio albums and amassed a worldwide following, selling over 16 million records and winning three Grammy Awards.
JUNE 11TH
Food Truck Rally
Royal Oak Farmers Market | 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Enjoy live performances and indulge in a variety of delicious foods from local food trucks, Kid will enjoy free face painting, balloon art. inflatable bounce house, and craft table.
JUNE 20TH
Sunset at the Zoo
The Detroit Zoo | 7:00 PM
Join us for Sunset at the Zoo: An Evening Under the Canopy and help protect chimpanzees and gorillas while enjoying a memorable evening. Dine, dance and explore the Zoo like never before — all in support of a cause that truly matters. To find out more visit: detroitzoo. org/events/sunset-at-the-zoo
JUNE 25TH
The Royal Oak Leprechauns Theme Nights
Memorial Park | 6:30 PM
The Royal Oak Leprechauns have theme nights all season long—from Teacher Appreciation nights to Healthcare Heroes nights to Baseball Trivia night. On June 25th you can enjoy a Muscle Car Themed night and support your local Leprechauns! northwoodsleague.com/ royal-oak-leprechauns
JUNE 27TH
Fred Armisen: Comedy For Musicians But Everyone is Welcome
Royal Oak Music Theater | 6:00 PM
Fred Armisen is a comedian, writer, producer, and musician. The co-writer and co-star of IFC’s Emmy-nominated series Portlandia. Armisen can currently be seen in the hit Netflix series Wednesday as Uncle Fester, and starring in HBO’s Los Espookys, which he co-wrote and executive produced. Armisen also stars in, writes, and produces IFC’s hit show Documentary Now.
