Fall into Fun: Your Guide to Livonia & Metro Detroit Events, November 17-21, 2025
LIVONIA — 11/16/2025
As the crisp autumn air settles over Livonia, our community is buzzing with activity, both locally and across the wider Metro Detroit area. From civic engagements and historical deep-dives right here in town to major concerts and thrilling sports downtown, the week of November 17th through November 21st promises a vibrant array of options for residents of all ages. Livonia Thrive has compiled your essential guide to making the most of these exciting five days!
Livonia's Local Charm: History, Crafts, and Community Dialogue
The heart of Livonia truly shines this week with several engaging local events. History buffs won't want to miss the Livonia Historical Society Meeting on Monday, November 17th, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Alexander Blue House in Greenmead Historical Park. This month's fascinating topic is "A History of the Detroit Tigers," presented by Jeremy Dimick of the Detroit Historical Society – a must for any local baseball fan!
Community well-being is also a focus, with a vital "Let's Talk About It: Mental Health & Suicide Awareness" Event taking place on Monday, November 17th, at 6:00 p.m. at St. Aidan Catholic Church - Activity Center. This forum offers a crucial space for discussion and support. Our city's governance will also be active with City Council Meetings scheduled for both Monday, November 17th (6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.), and Wednesday, November 19th (6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.), at City Hall Auditorium and Livonia City Hall respectively, including public hearings and committee sessions. The Livonia Housing Commission also meets on Tuesday, November 18th, at 6:30 p.m. at Silver Village, and the Livonia Public Library Commission holds its meeting on Wednesday, November 19th, at 6:30 p.m. at the Bennett Civic Center Library.
For those seeking creative outlets, Greenmead Historical Park hosts an Adult Craft Night: Pinecone Flower Arrangement on Friday, November 21st, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The Trinity House Theatre on Plymouth Road will also be bustling, with an Open Stage (Community Performance Night) on Tuesday, November 18th, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., and an Evening Performance (Community Concert/Show) on Friday, November 21st, from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
The Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center continues its popular Santa's Mailbox initiative through December 7th, perfect for getting those wish lists to the North Pole early. And for those looking to learn a new skill, a "Raise the Roof" Ceiling/Install Workshop is slated for Tuesday, November 18th, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the St. Priscilla Community Center.
Social opportunities abound as well: the Bennett Library hosts a Game Night: “Blood on the Clocktower” on Wednesday, November 19th, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For a more mature crowd, Dave & Buster’s at Laurel Park Place is hosting a Detroit Singles Arcade Night (Ages 25–40) on Thursday, November 20th (evening), while local entrepreneurs can connect at a Local Business Network — Livonia Chapter Meetup that evening. Lastly, for fitness enthusiasts, a Pilates After Dark — Evening Fitness Class will be held on Thursday, November 20th.
Beyond Livonia: Metro Detroit's Bright Lights
Venture outside Livonia, and Metro Detroit offers an electrifying lineup of entertainment. Sports fans can catch the Detroit Pistons battling the Indiana Pacers at Little Caesars Arena on Monday, November 17th, at 7:00 p.m., and the Detroit Red Wings facing off against the New York Islanders at the same venue on Thursday, November 20th, at 7:00 p.m.
Music lovers have a wealth of choices. The Detroit Youth Choir will be performing songs from Wicked: For Good before select movie showings at various Emagine theaters throughout the week: Emagine Novi (Mon, Nov 17, 6:30 p.m.), Emagine Canton (Wed, Nov 19, 6:00 p.m.), Emagine Rochester Hills (Thu, Nov 20, 6:00 p.m.), and Emagine Royal Oak (Fri, Nov 21, 6:00 p.m.).
Major concerts include Mammoth WVH at The Fillmore Detroit on Wednesday, November 19th, at 7:00 p.m., and the R&B/Soul sounds of Tamar Braxton at Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel on the same evening at 8:00 p.m. Thursday brings a double header with Avatar - In The Airwaves - USA 2025 at The Fillmore Detroit at 6:30 p.m. and the iconic Erykah Badu gracing the Fox Theatre stage at 8:00 p.m. Also on Thursday, Jose Gonzalez performs at the Royal Oak Music Theatre at 7:00 p.m. The week culminates on Friday, November 21st, with Trombone Shorty And Orleans Avenue at the Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts at 8:00 p.m., and Jeffrey Osborne at Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel at 8:00 p.m.
For theatergoers, TINA - The Tina Turner Musical will be electrifying the Fisher Theatre on Friday, November 21st, at 8:00 p.m., with likely multiple performances throughout the week. And don't forget the immersive art experience, Beyond Van Gogh & Beyond Monet, which continues daily (exact location TBD, but often at the Michigan State Fairgrounds).
For active individuals, the **We Run 313** group offers their **Two Mile Tuesday** on November 18th (6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.) and a **5k/10k Thursday** on November 20th (6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.), both along the **Detroit RiverWalk**.
Event Summary Table (Nov. 17 – Nov. 21, 2025)
Local Livonia Area Events
| When | What | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 17 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Livonia Historical Society Meeting and Speaker | Alexander Blue House, Greenmead Historical Park |
| Mon, Nov 17 6:00 p.m. |
Mental Health & Suicide Awareness Event | St. Aidan Catholic Church - Activity Center |
| Mon, Nov 17 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
City Council Meetings | City Hall Auditorium, 33000 Civic Center Drive |
| Tue, Nov 18 (Ongoing) |
Santa's Mailbox | Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center |
| Tue, Nov 18 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
“Raise the Roof” Ceiling/Install Workshop | St. Priscilla Community Center |
| Tue, Nov 18 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
Trinity House Theatre — Open Stage | Trinity House Theatre, 28295 Plymouth Rd |
| Tue, Nov 18 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
Livonia Housing Commission Meeting (Silver Village) | Silver Village, 33780 Lyndon St |
| Wed, Nov 19 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
Arden Courts of Livonia — Family Orientation | Arden Courts of Livonia, 37709 Six Mile Rd |
| Wed, Nov 19 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
City Committee of the Whole Meeting | Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Dr |
| Wed, Nov 19 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
City Council Meetings (Public Hearing) | Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive |
| Wed, Nov 19 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
Livonia Public Library — Library Commission Meeting | Bennett Civic Center Library, 32777 Five Mile Rd |
| Wed, Nov 19 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
Bennett Library Game Night: “Blood on the Clocktower” | Bennett Civic Center Branch — Meeting Rooms A & B |
| Thu, Nov 20 Evening |
Dave & Buster’s — Detroit Singles Arcade Night (Ages 25–40) | Dave & Buster’s — Laurel Park Place, 33200 Plymouth Rd |
| Thu, Nov 20 Evening |
Local Business Network — Livonia Chapter Meetup (Networking) | Leo’s Coney Island (or local Livonia dining area) |
| Thu, Nov 20 Evening |
Pilates After Dark — Evening Fitness Class | Pilates studio / community fitness space, 32622 7 Mile Rd |
| Fri, Nov 21 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
Adult Craft Night: Pinecone Flower Arrangement | Alexander Blue House, Greenmead Historical Park |
| Fri, Nov 21 7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
Trinity House Theatre — Evening Performance | Trinity House Theatre, 28295 Plymouth Rd |
Metro Detroit Area Events
| When | What | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 17 6:30 p.m. |
Detroit Youth Choir | Emagine Novi, Novi |
| Mon, Nov 17 7:00 p.m. |
NBA: Detroit Pistons vs. Indiana Pacers | Little Caesars Arena, Detroit |
| Wed, Nov 19 6:00 p.m. |
Detroit Youth Choir | Emagine Canton, Canton |
| Wed, Nov 19 7:00 p.m. |
Mammoth WVH | The Fillmore Detroit, Detroit |
| Wed, Nov 19 8:00 p.m. |
Tamar Braxton | Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel, Detroit |
| Thu, Nov 20 6:00 p.m. |
Detroit Youth Choir | Emagine Rochester Hills, Rochester Hills |
| Thu, Nov 20 6:30 p.m. |
Avatar - In The Airwaves - USA 2025 | The Fillmore Detroit, Detroit |
| Thu, Nov 20 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
We Run 313 5k/10k Thursday | Detroit RiverWalk (usually near Rivard Plaza) |
| Thu, Nov 20 7:00 p.m. |
NHL: Detroit Red Wings vs. New York Islanders | Little Caesars Arena, Detroit |
| Thu, Nov 20 7:00 p.m. |
Jose Gonzalez | Royal Oak Music Theatre, Royal Oak |
| Thu, Nov 20 8:00 p.m. |
Erykah Badu | Fox Theatre, Detroit |
| Fri, Nov 21 6:00 p.m. |
Detroit Youth Choir | Emagine Royal Oak, Royal Oak |
| Fri, Nov 21 8:00 p.m. |
TINA - The Tina Turner Musical | Fisher Theatre, Detroit |
| Fri, Nov 21 8:00 p.m. |
Trombone Shorty And Orleans Avenue | Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts, Detroit |
| Fri, Nov 21 8:00 p.m. |
Jeffrey Osborne | Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel, Detroit |
| Daily | Beyond Van Gogh & Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience | TBD (Check for Michigan State Fairgrounds) |
| Tue, Nov 18 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
We Run 313 Two Mile Tuesday | Detroit RiverWalk (usually near Rivard Plaza) |