Community residents can enjoy the planetarium through a variety of programs offered by the Department of Community Education. The Grosse Pointe Community Performing Arts Center is located at North High School. The auditorium is divided into three sections, with a total seating capacity of seven hundred sixty-one. The proscenium thrust stage is hydraulically controlled and can be lowered to auditorium, orchestra, and pit levels. One ticket booth, two checkrooms, and two lavatories are located in the lobby area.
Backstage are nine dressing rooms, three rehearsal rooms, and a completely equipped backstage shop.
The Performing Arts Center is used by North and South students for theatrical productions, band and orchestra concerts, and choral music programs. Middle school students sometimes use the facility for combined school concerts. The Performing Arts Center is also available for use by community residents and organizations.