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MANIA - The Abba Tribute plays an ABBA tribute show at Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak on Tuesday, October 13, at 6:30 p.m. Big sing-along hits; tickets available.
Royal Oak Music Theatre

Lenny Pearce plays Wednesday, October 14, at 5 p.m. at Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak. Presented by AEG, tickets available.
Royal Oak Music Theatre

Detroit Historical Society hosts a free evening on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 5 p.m. at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum in Detroit. Explore Great Lakes and Detroit River history, plus a 6:30 p.m. free lecture by Joel Stone on early Great Lakes maps (registration required for the talk).
Dossin Great Lakes Museum

Chicago-based author and architecture historian Max Chavez gives a book talk on his new release, “Art Deco World,” on Thursday, October 15, at 6:30 p.m. at Book Suey in Hamtramck. Hear a fresh take on Art Deco from the author himself.
Book Suey

Joel Stone, DHS Curator Emeritus, speaks on Thursday, October 15, at 6:30 p.m. at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum in Detroit. He traces 17th‑century mapping of the Great Lakes, where French cartographers worked from Native knowledge. Free tickets.
Dossin Great Lakes Museum

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

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

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

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

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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