Hibernation mode is over. There are lots of reasons to get out of the house and on the town this month in Livonia!

May 1st

• Livonia Prayer Breakfast at St. Mary’s Cultural Center with special guest Abdu Murray
• Senior Tech Support at Civic Center Library at 5pm. Bring your device and receive basic tech support from the library’s Teen Volunteer Council. 
• Livonia Day of Prayer and Unity @ Madonna University Welcome Center beginning at 6pm.

May 1st – 3rd

• Spring Rummage Sale at Newburg UMC. Admission is $2 on Thursday (open 5pm to 7pm), Friday and Saturday the sale is open 9am to 12pm.

May 2nd – 4th

• Just Between Friends Kid’s Clothing & Toy Sale at Livonia Athletic Club. The 4-Day Mom2Mom Sale is one of the largest in the area

Friday, May 2nd

• Spring Craft Show @ Garfield Skills Center from 8:30am to 1:30pm.
• Jess Klein and Jenny Reynolds @ Trinity House Theater from 8pm to 10:15pm. Tickets $20

Saturday, May 3rd

• Take Pride in Livonia Day: Help clean up Livonia between 9am and 11am. Then enjoy lunch at Ford Field at 11am
• Previously Enjoyed Jewelry Sale @ Greenmead Historical Park from 10am to 3pm
• Franklin Players Present: 10 Ways To Survive The Zombie Apocalypse at 7pm. Tickets $10 for adults and $8 for students/seniors.
• Sofia Talvik w/ Rebecca Cameron @ Trinity House Theater from 8pm to 10:15pm. Tickets $20

Sunday, May 4th

• Star Wars Family Day & Community Meeting with Councilwoman Budzinski @ Wilson Barn from 4pm to 6pm
• Franklin Players Present: 10 Ways To Survive The Zombie Apocalypse at 2:30pm. Tickets $10 for adults and $8 for students/seniors.
• Cinco De Mayo at Las Palapas from 12pm to 10pm.
• Empty Chair Night w/ Annie Capps, Dan Cafferty and Joel Palmer @ Trinity House Theater from 7pm to 9:30pm. Tickets $12

Monday, May 5th

• History Lecture Series – Ford and Kahn @ Greenmead Historical Park at 2pm.
• All About Social Anxiety @ Civic Center Library at 7pm. Erica Parkinson, social worker and therapist, will present about social anxiety, its impact on daily life and evidence-based treatments and tools.  Whether you or a loved one experience mild discomfort or overwhelming fear in social situations, this program will provide valuable insights and steps toward meaningful change.

Tuesday, May 6th

• LPL Art Studio: Paint by Numbers @ Sandburg Library @ 6pm. Registration Required. Enjoy a relaxing Paint by Numbers program, where you can choose from one of four aesthetic botanical cat designs. 
• Open Stage @ Trinity House Theater from 6pm to 9:30pm. Tickets are $5
• Chocolate 101 – Educational Chocolate Testing with Joe Gilligan @ Greenmead Historical Park from 6:30pm to 8pm. Tickets are $25

Wednesday, May 7th

• Livonia-Westland Chamber hosts Quick.Coffee.Connections @ Mary’s Grill from 8am to 9:30am

Thursday, May 8th

• Ladies Day & Night ExtravaGALza @ Town Peddler from 10am to 9pm, save 15% off everything
• Seedlings’ 2025 Open House and Ribbon Cutting from 5pm to 7pm
• Ted’s Talks @ Recreation Center from 6pm to 7pm. Ask questions of Livonia Parks and Recreation Director Ted Davis

Friday, May 9th

• Livonia Community Theater presents: The Importance of Being Earnest at Rosedale Gardens Presbyterian Church. Performances at 7:30pm. Tickets are $15
• Anne Hills @ Trinity House Theater from 8pm to 10:15pm. Tickets $25

Saturday, May 10th

• Livonia Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast @ Mt. Hope Congregational Church from 9am to 11am. There will be a kids craft area and face painting by Bling Me Up April. Raffle tickets for family fun baskets will be available for purchase. Tickets are $10 at the door.
• Tiaras and Tea @ Greenmead Historical Park. At this multi-generational tea, regal attire is encouraged! Wear your tiaras, your sparkling dresses, and blingy jewelry. We will enjoy tasty tea sandwiches, scrumptious scones, and delightful desserts. A berry infusion tea will be served. Advance registration is required for $35
• Livonia Symphony Orchestra presents ‘Celebration Time’ at Clarenceville Auditorium at 4pm. Tickets are $30
• Mother’s Day Weekend Craft Show @ Wilson Barn from 10am to 2pm
• Livonia Community Theater presents: The Importance of Being Earnest at Rosedale Gardens Presbyterian Church. Performances at 7:30pm. Tickets are $15
• Spencer LaJoye w/ Sammie Hershock @ Trinity House Theater from 8pm to 10:15pm. Tickets $20

Sunday, May 11th

• Mother’s Day Spring Bird Walk @ Greenmead Historical Park from 9am to 10:30am. Tickets are $10
• Mother’s Day Brunch at Italian American Banquet Center at 11:30am. $45 per adult, kids 10 to 14 years old are $20, kids 5 to 10 years old are $15 and kids 5 and under are free. Cash Bar.

Tuesday, May 13th

• Adult Coffee, Cocoa and Coloring @ Civic Center Library from 6:30pm to 8pm. Join us for an evening of relaxation time as we color and enjoy coffee or cocoa. All supplies are provided, but feel free to bring your own!

May 16 – 18th

• Livonia Friends of the Library Used Book Sale

Friday, May 16th

• Dinner & Craft Night @ Mama Mia’s from 6pm to 9pm. Upcycled Glass Garden Owl Yard Art Workshop – tickets are $50
• Livonia Community Theater presents: The Importance of Being Earnest at Rosedale Gardens Presbyterian Church. Performances at 7:30pm. Tickets are $15

Saturday, May 17th

• Touch-A-Job @ Schoolcraft College’s Manufacturing and Engineering Center from 9am to 1pm. A hands-on career exploration event from middle and high school
• Livonia Garden Club Plant Sharing Day @ Greenmead Historical Park from 9am to 10am. veryone is welcome to come and share perennials, annual seeds, houseplants and even pots, tags, and yard art. There is no charge. The event is a “plant sharing” and not a “plant exchange.” Everyone is encouraged to come and take plants whether or not they have anything to share. The club asks people bringing items to share to pot them (plastic pots, bags, etc.) and label, if possible.
• Coffee Hour with Councilwoman Budzinski: Let’s Talk City Council Election @ Madonna University Welcome Center at 11am. Come for a short Council update and hear from the candidates for City Council – there will be a primary election on August 5th to narrow the field from 20 to 8
• Livonia Pull Over Prevention: Free Car Light Repair @ Sears Parking Lot at 7 Mile and Middlebelt from 12pm to 4pm.
• Livonia Rotary Wine Pull @ Rotary Park @ 1pm Tickets are $35 per person
• Livonia Community Theater presents: The Importance of Being Earnest at Rosedale Gardens Presbyterian Church. Performances at 7:30pm. Tickets are $15

Sunday, May 18th

• Chess Tournament @ Wilson Barn from 10am to 5pm. $10 entry fee
• Livonia Civic Chorus: Welcome to the 60s @ Stevenson High School at 3pm. Tickets are $15

May 19th – June 8th

• Livonia AM Rotary Carnival @ 7 Mile and Middlebelt

Sunday, May 19th

• Livonia Historical Society presents “Preserving Local History: Livonia’s Historic Resources” @ Greenmead Historical Park from 2pm to 4pm

Tuesday, May 20th

• Earth Explorers- Seed and Soil Science: Dig In and Grow! @ Greenmead Historical Park at 6pm. The Hands-on workshop for ages 10 to 15. Cost $5
• Open Stage @ Trinity House Theater from 6pm to 9:30pm. Tickets are $5

Friday, May 23th

• Stories, Snacks, & Crafts! – Get Your Goat @ Greenmead Historical Park from 2pm to 3:30pm. Cost $10 per child, best for ages 4 to 10

Saturday, May 24th

• Memorial Day Celebration at Veterans Memorial Park at 9am

Thursday, May 29th

• Jewelry Making Workshop with Christine Steffen @ Civic Center Library from 2:30pm to 4pm. Participants will leave with a gold necklace with a sun pendant to celebrate summer! Pre-registration required
• Motor City Acoustic Live @ O’Malley’s from 7pm to 10pm. No cover

Friday, May 30th

• Pierce Pettis w/ Jan Krist @ Trinity House Theater from 8pm to 10:15pm. Tickets are $25

Saturday, May 31st

• Crossword Smiles with Nick Piunti at Trinity House Theater from 8pm to 10:15pm. Tickets are $20