• Lea Kalisch in SHTETL CABARET

    The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield

    SHTETL CABARET, a night of Jewish entertainment and Yiddishkayt, delivered with young, zestful, sexy energy. Lea gives tradition a face lift. Yiddish Theater, forgotten melodies, original songs and mashups - From Rap to Rumba, Folk to Feminism, Lea blends styles and languages like a smoothie. She slips into different characters to make you laugh with ...

  • The Time of Your Life: Totally 80s! Author Talk with Gary Graff and Live Performance of 80s Classics

    The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield

    Take a musical trip back to the 80s (and 90s!) with performances and conversation. Local author Gary Graff , editor of 501 Essential Albums of the 80s and 501 Essential Albums of the 90s , will be joined by his contributors for an interactive talk about the music of both decades, while the Steve Taylor ...

  • Heart of a Stranger with Rabbi Angela Buchdahl and Hazzan Daniel Gross including musical selections

    The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield

    Rabbi Angela Buchdahl has written both memoir and spiritual guide for everyday living, inspiring Jews and non-Jews alike with her invigorating, joyful approach to worship and her belief in the power of faith, gratitude, and responsibility for one another, regardless of religion. From the first Asian American to be ordained as a rabbi, a stirring ...

  • Geraldine Brooks @ The J – The Art of the Historical Novel: Making Fiction from Fact

    The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield

    Winner of the 2025 Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction, New York Times bestselling and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Geraldine Brooks masterfully blends historical research with compelling storytelling in her acclaimed novels including March , People of the Book , and Horse. In this engaging talk drawing from her work, she explores the delicate balance ...

  • Storied. The Reggae Session with special guest Matisyahu

    The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield

    STORIED is back at The Berman with The Reggae Session. Join us for an extraordinary concert experience that delves into the rich tapestry of Jewish culture and its connections to reggae. This unique event promises to weave together music, storytelling, and community, celebrating the profound influence and contributions of Jewish artists and fans to this ...

  • NEXTGen Detroit & JKids and Family Present: A Character Brunch & Paramount’s PAW Patrol: The Movie!

    The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield

    Join the Paw Patrol crew for breakfast, barks and big screen fun. Two of our Paw Patrol favorites, Chase and Skye, can't wait to meet you and your little ones at the J. (in Handelman Hall) Take photos and enjoy a short performance from our four-legged celebrity guests from 9:45 to 10:30AM. We'll be serving ...

  • Film Screening and Talk Back with Eddie Rubin, Executive Producer of “OUT OF MY MIND”

    The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield

    Celebrating Jewish Disability Awareness Acceptance and Inclusion Month (JDAIM) with Opening the Doors and JKids and Families departments. Film screening and talk back with Eddie Rubin, Executive Producer of Out of My Mind Sunday, March 9 at 3:30 PM Registration & Resource Fair at 3:00 PM FREE event for adults and children 10 and up ...

  • Disney’s Encanto with JKids and Families

    The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield

    Get ready for a magical adventure with Disney's Encanto! JKids and Families invites you to join us for a special showing, crafts and activities. Tickets are $10 per adult, $7 per child and $9 per senior. Concessions will be available for purchase! Purchase tickets here: (https://tickets.thejdetroit.org/the-j-kids-family) **Note: This is not a drop off event. Children ...