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City of Hamtramck’s night market lands at Pope Park in Hamtramck on Saturday, October 3. Local vendors and food, and it’s the final edition of the series.
Pope Park

Detroit City FC vs Birmingham Legion FC at Keyworth Stadium, Hamtramck.
Keyworth Stadium

The RE/STRICT Film Festival takes over Planet Ant Theatre, 2357 Caniff Street in Hamtramck, on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 7 p.m.. Tickets are for ages 21 and up only, and nobody under 21 gets in. If you can, add a small donation to your ticket: it funds a limited number of free tickets for people who couldn't otherwise afford to come.
Planet Ant Theatre

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

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.
PJ's Lager House

Your songs become the show. Mixtape Friendship 5000 kicks off with a friendly music chat at Planet Ant Theatre, 2357 Caniff Street in Hamtramck, on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 10:30 p.m., then veteran Detroit improvisers and a killer opening group turn it into comedy. Tickets are $7.
Planet Ant Theatre

DJ Lady Monix spins at the Maybe Tonight party on Sunday, October 4, at 9 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. Go for a late-night set from Lady Monix.
MotorCity Wine

MotorCity Wine hosts Monday is The New Monday on Monday, October 5, at 7 p.m. in Detroit, with DJs Ryan Spencer, Tammy Lakkis, Shigeto, and Ben Saginaw. If that lineup hits, make it a Monday night stop.
MotorCity Wine

It's the longest-running improv show in Detroit. The legendary Planet Ant Home Team takes the Black Box stage at Planet Ant Theatre, 2357 Caniff Street in Hamtramck, on Monday, October 5, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., with openers from the Planet Ant Farm Team and a featured guest troupe. Tickets are $10, and The Ant Jam follows right after.
Planet Ant Theatre

Ian McConnell plays with special guests Cherokee Social on Monday, October 5, at 8 p.m. at PJ’s Lager House in Detroit. Presented by Kickstand Productions; tickets are $16 advance, $18 at the door.
PJ's Lager House

Edsel & Eleanor Ford House hosts Storytime: Stumpkin on Tuesday, October 6, at 10:30 a.m. at Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores—a read‑aloud of Lucy Ruth Cummins’ book with a pumpkin coloring activity. Best for ages 7 and under; it’s free, with reservations recommended.
Ford House

Award-winning chef, restaurateur, and author Tanya Holland sits down with WDET’s Ann Delisi on Tuesday, October 6, at 6 p.m. at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation’s Museum Plaza in Dearborn. Food is the starting point for stories about culture and community. Tickets available from the organizer.
Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

Crash Davidian (Los Angeles industrial) plays Tuesday, October 6, at 8 p.m. at PJ's Lager House in Detroit, with locals Access to Concrete and Mechamacabre; DJ Pinknoise spins between sets. $10 advance, $12 at the door; 18+ with ID, all ages with a parent or legal guardian 25+.
PJ's Lager House

The Grosse Pointe War Memorial hosts a community evening on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms: meet local clubs and nonprofits, plus a 6–7 p.m. keynote with Priya Parker and moderator Ann Delisi. If community-building is your thing, this is for you; separate registration required for the keynote.
The War Memorial

The GUD Band is a live music group from Detroit known for blending soul, blues, and jazz into their energetic performances. Their style incorporates R&B, funk, soul, gospel, and modern hits to create a fresh yet nostalgic sound.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

MotorCity Wine hosts a Tango Night on Wednesday, October 7, at 6:30 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. It’s a house-run night.
MotorCity Wine

Kickstand Productions brings Megasound (members of Bad Bad Hats) with special guests Sock Jock to PJ's Lager House in Detroit on Wednesday, October 7, at 8 p.m. Fans of Bad Bad Hats have a reason to go; tickets $16 advance, $18 at the door; 18+ with ID or all ages with a parent or legal guardian 25+.
PJ's Lager House

Grosse Pointe War Memorial hosts a veterans’ morning meetup on Thursday, October 8, at 8 a.m. at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms. A relaxed way to connect with local veterans. Free to attend; registration encouraged.
Grosse Pointe War Memorial
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