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Your next good time / Oct 2, 2026

Spooky Spirits: A 21+ Halloween costume bash at the Detroit Zoo ↗

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Holiday Nights at Eagle Tavern — Organizer image — Organizer image · The Henry Ford

Family fun

Dec 3, 2026

Holiday Nights at Eagle Tavern

The Henry Ford hosts a holiday dinner on Thursday, December 3, at 5 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. at Eagle Tavern in Greenfield Village, Dearborn. An 1850s stagecoach-stop setting with candlelight and historical presenters in period attire.

Dearborn

Greenfield Village

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Supper with Santa — Organizer image — Organizer image · The Henry Ford

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Dec 3, 2026

Supper with Santa

The Henry Ford hosts Supper with Santa on Thursday, December 3, at 5 p.m. at A Taste of History in Greenfield Village, Dearborn. Festive décor, hearty seasonal fare, and a meet-and-greet with Santa. Tickets available.

Dearborn

Greenfield Village

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Dec 3, 2026

Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village

The Henry Ford’s Holiday Nights runs on Thursday, December 3, at 6:30 p.m. at Greenfield Village in Dearborn. It spreads festive atmosphere across more than 80 acres; tickets are available.

Dearborn

Greenfield Village

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Dec 4, 2026

Mamma Dearest! Here We Joan Again: a camp Christmas with Joan Crawford at the Ringwald

Christina Crawford wants to find her birth mother, and the trail points to Bette Davis, Judy Garland and Eartha Kitt, so the only logical move is to invite all three for Christmas. Blake Fountain's camp holiday comedy Mamma Dearest! Here We Joan Again plays The Ringwald Theatre in Ferndale (290 West Nine Mile Road) on Friday, December 4, 2026, at 7 p.m.. Tickets from $25.

Ferndale

The Ringwald Theatre @ Affirmations

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Dec 5, 2026

MOVE Series: Self-Defense

Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center hosts a self-defense session on Saturday, December 5, at 12 p.m. at Affirmations in Ferndale. It’s part of the MOVE Series.

Ferndale

Affirmations

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Music & concerts

Dec 5, 2026

Rafael Statin Trio

Rafael Statin Trio plays Saturday, December 5, at 8 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. Easy on the wallet: $5 cover.

Detroit

MotorCity Wine

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Wild Pink with Hiding Places — Organizer image — Organizer image · PJ's Lager House

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Dec 5, 2026

Wild Pink with Hiding Places

Wild Pink plays Saturday, December 5, at 8 p.m. at PJ’s Lager House in Detroit, with special guest Hiding Places. Presented by Kickstand Productions; tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Ages 18+ with ID, or all ages with a parent or legal guardian 25+.

Detroit

PJ's Lager House

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Dec 17, 2026

Bridging Generations: Open Mic Night (All Ages)

Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center hosts an all-ages open mic on Thursday, December 17, at 6 p.m. at Affirmations Gallery in Ferndale, in partnership with MiGen. Sign-ups happen on site, first come first served.

Ferndale

Affirmations Gallery, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220

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Dec 17, 2026

Writing Group (virtual)

Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center hosts a virtual Writing Group on Thursday, December 17, 2026, at 6:45 p.m., organized from Ferndale. Connect with fellow writers, share works-in-progress, and spark ideas. It’s free; submit the registration form to join.

Ferndale

Affirmations

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Dearborn Inn Goes 3D (Dinner. Death. Dancing) — Organizer image — Organizer image · The Dearborn Inn

Food & markets

Dec 31, 2026

Dearborn Inn Goes 3D (Dinner. Death. Dancing)

The Dearborn Inn hosts a New Year’s Eve masquerade murder mystery on Thursday, December 31, at 6 p.m. at Dearborn Inn, Autograph Collection (Dearborn Ballroom) in Dearborn. Newly restored venue, every guest is a suspect, and your ticket includes dinner and a midnight champagne toast.

Dearborn

Dearborn Inn, Autograph Collection (Dearborn Ballroom)

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Jan 8, 2027

You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown at the Players Guild of Dearborn

You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown takes the stage at the Players Guild of Dearborn, 21730 Madison Street in Dearborn, on Friday, January 8, 2027, at 7:30 p.m.. Charlie Brown's right there in the title, and with nine performances in the run, you've got plenty of chances to catch it.

Dearborn

Players Guild of Dearborn

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Theatre & musicals

Mar 5, 2027

Noises Off at the Players Guild of Dearborn

Noises Off takes the stage at the Players Guild of Dearborn, 21730 Madison Street in Dearborn, on Friday, March 5, 2027, at 7:30 p.m.. With nine performances in the run, you've got plenty of chances to catch it.

Dearborn

Players Guild of Dearborn

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Theatre & musicals

May 7, 2027

Little Shop of Horrors: a nine-show run at Players Guild of Dearborn

Little Shop of Horrors plays Players Guild of Dearborn on Friday, May 7, 2027, at 7:30 p.m.. There are nine performances on the calendar, so you've got options, all at 21730 Madison Street in Dearborn.

Dearborn

Players Guild of Dearborn

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Holiday Nights at Eagle Tavern

Supper with Santa

Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village

Mamma Dearest! Here We Joan Again: a camp Christmas with Joan Crawford at the Ringwald

MOVE Series: Self-Defense

Rafael Statin Trio

Wild Pink with Hiding Places

Bridging Generations: Open Mic Night (All Ages)

Writing Group (virtual)

Dearborn Inn Goes 3D (Dinner. Death. Dancing)

You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown at the Players Guild of Dearborn

Noises Off at the Players Guild of Dearborn

Little Shop of Horrors: a nine-show run at Players Guild of Dearborn

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