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The Midnight plays the Time Machines concert on Thursday, October 15, at 7 p.m. at Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak. Big-room show at a beloved venue.
Royal Oak Music Theatre

Detroit Historical Society leads a docent-guided tour on Saturday, October 17, at 11 a.m. at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum in Detroit. Knowledgeable guides bring Detroit’s maritime legacy and Great Lakes connections to life. Tickets are free; museum admission is required separately.
Dossin Great Lakes Museum

Bras For A Cause is a concert event on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 6 p.m. at Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak, organized by the venue. Tickets available.
Royal Oak Music Theatre

Grosse Pointe Theatre stages Stop Kiss on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at 15001 East Jefferson Avenue in Grosse Pointe Park. With six performances in the run, you've got options.
Grosse Pointe Theatre

Special Olympics Michigan hosts the Young Athletes Showcase on Sunday, October 18, at 10 a.m. at The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms—a free, inclusive sports sampler for kids ages 2–7 and their families.
The War Memorial

Movements brings the Happier Now USA Tour to Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak on Tuesday, October 20, at 6 p.m., presented by AEG. Tickets via the venue.
Royal Oak Music Theatre

John Cameron Mitchell comes to Planet Ant Theatre, 2357 Caniff Street in Hamtramck, on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 7 p.m. to celebrate 20 years of Shortbus with a live, in-person commentary screening full of behind-the-scenes stories. The night wraps with a Q&A and music. The film follows New Yorkers who converge at an infamous underground salon.
Planet Ant Theatre

DJ Shadow marks 30 years of Endtroducing on Thursday, October 22, at 7 p.m. at Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak. Tickets via the venue.
Royal Oak Music Theatre

Artist Andrew Sigman leads a guided origami workshop on Friday, October 23, at 5 p.m. at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms. Step-by-step, all ages, calming and focused. Registration required.
Grosse Pointe War Memorial

Streetlight Manifesto plays Friday, October 23, at 7 p.m. at Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak. Tickets available.
Royal Oak Music Theatre

Five15 in Royal Oak screens The Rocky Horror Picture Show with a live drag shadow cast acting it out in front of the screen on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 10 p.m. The $25 ticket includes a prop bag.
Five15

Edsel & Eleanor Ford House hosts its not‑too‑spooky daytime Halloween for little ones on Saturday, October 24, starting at 11 a.m. at Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores. Follow a 13‑stop Trick‑or‑Treat Trail, try the straw mini‑maze and a hayride. Ticketed event.
Ford House

City Institute public tours leads a free walking tour on Saturday, October 24, at 1 p.m., starting at Five15 in Royal Oak. Explore the west side’s small businesses with local bites along the way; registration secures your spot.
Five15

Bethel Music plays a concert on Saturday, October 24, at 7 p.m. at Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak. Tickets available.
Royal Oak Music Theatre

Grosse Pointe War Memorial hosts the 4th Annual Halloween Spooktacular on Sunday, October 25, at 12 p.m., at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms. Expect indoor trick-or-treating in the historic Alger House plus live stage shows. Tickets are $10 per person.
Grosse Pointe War Memorial

Detroit Historical Society’s Education Coordinator Cate Waldecker gives a talk on Tuesday, October 27, at 12 p.m. at the Royal Oak Senior Community Center in Royal Oak. She’ll trace Indigenous stewardship of Belle Isle and the impact of colonization. Free.
Royal Oak Senior Community Center

Who's the next big star from Planet Ant? Decide for yourself on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 7 p.m., when Training Center students wrap their term at Planet Ant Theatre, 2357 Caniff Street in Hamtramck, with short-form and long-form improv. Doors at 6:30 p.m., show at 7 p.m. sharp. Tickets are only $8.
Planet Ant Theatre

Sleeping With Sirens plays a concert on Wednesday, October 28, at 6 p.m. at Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak. Presented by AEG; tickets available.
Royal Oak Music Theatre
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