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

Detroit Zoo · Royal Oak

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Michigan Softball vs. Detroit Mercy — Organizer image — Organizer image · GoBlue9 · CC BY-SA 4.0

Sports & fitness

Oct 3, 2026

Michigan Softball vs. Detroit Mercy

Michigan softball hosts Detroit Mercy on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 1 p.m. in Ann Arbor. Ticket info is on mgoblue.com, Michigan’s official athletics site.

Ann Arbor

University of Michigan

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Music & concerts

Oct 3, 2026

EVENT: Zal Gaz #34 Fall Ceremonial

This event is the Zal Gaz #34 Fall Ceremonial held at 2070 W. Stadium Blvd in Ann Arbor.

Ann Arbor

2070 W.Stadium Blvd Ann Arbor, MI 48105

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Oakland Women's Volleyball vs. Northern Kentucky (Family Game Night) — Organizer image — Organizer image · Stillnotjayjay · CC0

Family fun

Oct 3, 2026

Oakland Women's Volleyball vs. Northern Kentucky (Family Game Night)

Oakland women's volleyball hosts Northern Kentucky on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 4 p.m. at OU Credit Union O'rena in Rochester. Ticket info is on goldengrizzlies.com, Oakland’s official athletics site.

Rochester

OU Credit Union O'rena

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John Arnold Trio ft. Pathe Jassi and Rick Beamon — Organizer image — Organizer image · Blue LLama Jazz Club

Music & concerts

Oct 3, 2026

John Arnold Trio ft. Pathe Jassi and Rick Beamon

The John Arnold Trio, featuring Pathe Jassi and Rick Beamon, performs at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. The concert blends jazz and soul influences with an emphasis on improvisation and artistic collaboration.

Ann Arbor

Blue LLama Jazz Club

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Theatre & musicals

Oct 3, 2026

Go Comedy! All-Star Showdown: an improvised game show in Ferndale

Two teams, one stage, and your suggestions call the shots. The Go Comedy! All-Star Showdown hits the Go Comedy! Improv Theater, 261 East Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. Think Whose Line is it Anyway: short improv games, challenges, and two teams battling for your laughs.

Ferndale

Go Comedy! Improv Theater

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Arts & culture

Oct 3, 2026

Shamel Pitts | TRIBE: Marks of Red, an Afrofuturist dance meditation with UMS

After the jaw-dropping BLACK HOLE in 2025, Shamel Pitts | TRIBE is back in Ann Arbor on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. with its newest work, Marks of Red, presented by UMS (University Musical Society). It's an Afrofuturist meditation in dance, told through the viewpoints of six women, with two performances.

Ann Arbor

UMS (University Musical Society)

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Susan Werner with King Margo Band — Organizer image — Organizer image · The Ark

Music & concerts

Oct 3, 2026

Susan Werner with King Margo Band

Susan Werner has established herself as one of the most innovative songwriters over her twenty-five year career, showcasing her skills on guitar and piano alongside a graduate degree in voice. Based in Chicago, her work spans genres from acoustic folk to Gershwin-style compositions, gospel, Cuban son, and New Orleans junk piano.

Ann Arbor

The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

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Music & concerts

Oct 3, 2026

Lafear Trio

Lafear Trio plays Saturday, October 3, at 8 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. Live trio set with a $5 cover.

Detroit

MotorCity Wine

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Halloween Homecoming: The End of Ends, Death Cat, Nic Stevens — Organizer image — Organizer image · PJ's Lager House

Concerts

Oct 3, 2026

Halloween Homecoming: The End of Ends, Death Cat, Nic Stevens

Local rock and roll from The End of Ends, Death Cat, and Nic Stevens on Saturday, October 3, at 8 p.m. at PJ's Lager House in Detroit. Halloween vibe, three Detroit acts, tickets $10.

Detroit

PJ's Lager House

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Theatre & musicals

Oct 3, 2026

Late Night House Party: looser, bolder improv at Go Comedy! in Ferndale

This is improv with the gloves off. Late Night House Party hits the Go Comedy! Improv Theater, 261 East Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 9:30 p.m., with Michigan's top improv comedians mixing short-form games and fully improvised scenes built on your suggestions. The vibes are edgy, the drinks are flowing, and it's recommended for adults.

Ferndale

Go Comedy! Improv Theater

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Michigan Field Hockey vs. Northwestern (Paws at the Pitch) — Organizer image — Organizer image · Michael Barera · CC BY-SA 4.0

Sports & fitness

Oct 4, 2026

Michigan Field Hockey vs. Northwestern (Paws at the Pitch)

Michigan field hockey hosts Northwestern on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at noon in Ann Arbor. Ticket info is on mgoblue.com, Michigan’s official athletics site.

Ann Arbor

University of Michigan

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Oakland Women's Soccer vs. Robert Morris University — Organizer image — Organizer image · Stillnotjayjay · CC0

Sports & fitness

Oct 4, 2026

Oakland Women's Soccer vs. Robert Morris University

Oakland women's soccer hosts Robert Morris University on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 1 p.m. at Oakland Soccer Field in Rochester. Ticket info is on goldengrizzlies.com, Oakland’s official athletics site.

Rochester

Oakland Soccer Field

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Fall Sundays at Goodison Cider Mill: balloon creations and live music in Rochester — Organizer image — Organizer image · Goodison Cider Mill

Festivals & community

Oct 4, 2026

Fall Sundays at Goodison Cider Mill: balloon creations and live music in Rochester

On Sundays October 4, 11, 18 and 25, 1–4 p.m., balloon artist John Winslow twists free balloon creations at Goodison Cider Mill in Rochester, with free live music most Sunday afternoons. It all depends on weather and crowds, so call ahead.

Rochester

Goodison Cider Mill

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Michigan Men's Soccer vs. Portland (Pups at the Pitch) — Organizer image — Organizer image · Maize & Blue Nation · CC BY 2.0

Sports & fitness

Oct 4, 2026

Michigan Men's Soccer vs. Portland (Pups at the Pitch)

Michigan men's soccer hosts Portland on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 2 p.m. in Ann Arbor. Ticket info is on mgoblue.com, Michigan’s official athletics site.

Ann Arbor

University of Michigan

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Music & concerts

Oct 4, 2026

Phil Ogilvie's Rhythm Kings (P.O.R.K.) music performance

Phil Ogilvie's Rhythm Kings (P.O.R.K.) perform at the Zal Gaz Grotto Club in Ann Arbor. The band specializes in rhythm and blues, soul, and jazz with energetic live performances.

Ann Arbor

Zal Gaz Grotto Club, 2070 W Stadium Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, USA

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The NOW Trio featuring Travis Aukerman — Organizer image — Organizer image · Blue LLama Jazz Club

Music & concerts

Oct 4, 2026

The NOW Trio featuring Travis Aukerman

Performance by The NOW Trio featuring Travis Aukerman at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. The event focuses on jazz and improvisation, highlighting the collaborative energy of the musicians.

Ann Arbor

Blue LLama Jazz Club

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Theatre & musicals

Oct 4, 2026

The Weekend Finale: four local improv troupes in one show in Ferndale

Four local improv troupes, one stage. The Weekend Finale plays the Go Comedy! Improv Theater, 261 East Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 7 p.m., with Secret Menu, the newest launch group, special guests and a headlining set from long-form house team The Clubhouse. Stick around afterward for Fresh Sauce, the free open improv jam.

Ferndale

Go Comedy! Improv Theater

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Lindsay Lou Concert in Ann Arbor — Organizer image — Organizer image · The Ark

Music & concerts

Oct 4, 2026

Lindsay Lou Concert in Ann Arbor

Lindsay Lou, known as the Queen of festivals, is a singer-songwriter and musician from Michigan who now resides in Nashville. She tours with her Queen of Time Band and acoustic Honey Moon Trio. Her latest project, Bluegrass Women, highlights bluegrass classics written by women throughout the genre's history.

Ann Arbor

The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

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

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Michigan Softball vs. Detroit Mercy

EVENT: Zal Gaz #34 Fall Ceremonial

Oakland Women's Volleyball vs. Northern Kentucky (Family Game Night)

John Arnold Trio ft. Pathe Jassi and Rick Beamon

Go Comedy! All-Star Showdown: an improvised game show in Ferndale

Shamel Pitts | TRIBE: Marks of Red, an Afrofuturist dance meditation with UMS

Susan Werner with King Margo Band

Lafear Trio

Halloween Homecoming: The End of Ends, Death Cat, Nic Stevens

Late Night House Party: looser, bolder improv at Go Comedy! in Ferndale

Michigan Field Hockey vs. Northwestern (Paws at the Pitch)

Oakland Women's Soccer vs. Robert Morris University

Fall Sundays at Goodison Cider Mill: balloon creations and live music in Rochester

Michigan Men's Soccer vs. Portland (Pups at the Pitch)

Phil Ogilvie's Rhythm Kings (P.O.R.K.) music performance

The NOW Trio featuring Travis Aukerman

The Weekend Finale: four local improv troupes in one show in Ferndale

Lindsay Lou Concert in Ann Arbor

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