Metro Detroit Events and Things to Do in May, 2012

When: 5/4/12 through 5/6/12
Where: Downtown Plymouth

Plymouth celebrates its fifth-annual Green Street Fair on the first weekend of May. A three-day event, the Green Street Fair hopes to mix good times with green living. In addition to speakers and companies showcasing their green-friendly products, there will be music on the Eco-Beats Stage, including The Verve Pipe. Other special events at the fair include the Fort Box garden, Flip Your Lid mural, The Quench Buggy, and a Birds of Prey exhibit.

When: 5/13/12
Where: Throughout Metro Detroit

Mother's Day is big for brunch, so reservations are a good idea. Some Metro-Detroit restaurants for Mother's Day serve their usual menu, but others celebrate the event with a special menu or buffet:

When: 5/18/12 through 5/20/12
Where: The Suburban Collection Showplace, Novi

If you're into all things comics, grab your storm trooper mask and head out to Novi. In addition to a host of comic-book artists and exhibitors, almost 50 celebrities will be on hand to sign autographs. Here are just a few: 

• Bill Mumy
• Billy Dee Williams
• Britt Ekland
• Butch Patrick
• Christopher Knight
• COlin Ferguson
• Dean Cain
• Dawn Wells
• Loni Anderson & Howard Hesseman
• Nichelle Nichols
• Traci Lords
• Peter Tork

When: One weekend each month, including 5/19/12 through 5/20/12
Where: Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, Saline Road, Ann Arbor

The antiques and collectibles available at the Ann Arbor Antiques Market range from Early American to Art Deco.

When: 5/20/12
Where: Detroit, Eastern Market

The annual flower show marks the beginning of spring in Detroit. "Flower Day" gives growers across the state a 15-acre venue at which to market their annuals, perennials, trees, flats and hanging baskets.

When: Throughout the next couple of months
Where: Detroit-area theaters

At any given time, Detroit hosts a variety of shows and concerts, including music concerts, Broadway plays, comedians, rodeos and circuses.

When: Throughout the summer
Where: Throughout the Metro-Detroit area

Baseball is the name of the game in May, and the Tigers have some great talent this year and a great ballpark. Catch a game at Comerica Park or check out one of the other sports that are holding games/events in the Metro-Detroit area.

When: Throughout the month
Where: Parks in and around the Metro-Detroit area

As might be expected, the Great "Lakes" State has plenty of swimming and beach opportunity. Your Guide to Metro-Detroit Beaches and Parks includes crowd information, boat rental availability, general descriptions and other amenity information. For a calendar of park activities/events, check out the following:

• State Parks in the Metro-Detroit area include Maybury State Park in Northville, Seven Lakes State Park in Fenton, Dodge #4 State Park in Waterford, and Proud Lake Recreation Area in Commerce Township.
  
  
• Huron-Clinton MetroParks in and around Metro Detroit, including Metro Beach near Mt. Clemens and Kensington in Brighton.

When: Throughout the month
Where: Metro-Detroit area

At any given time, several conferences, expos and/or shows are open to the public in the Metro-Detroit area.