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Grits & Eggs Podcast hits Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak on Sunday, October 4, at 7 p.m., presented by AEG. Tickets via the venue.
Royal Oak Music Theatre

The Detroit Zoological Society's merry-not-scary Zoo Boo fills the Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak with trick-or-treat stations, live entertainment and costumed characters on October 3–4, 9–11, 16–18 and 23–25, from 3 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $21–$25 ($27 at the gate) through the zoo's webstore.
Detroit Zoo

Birmingham Village Players stage Once On This Island on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 2 p.m. at 34660 Woodward Avenue in Birmingham. It's live theater right on Woodward, and with six performances in the run, you can pick the date that suits you.
Birmingham Village Players

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.
Goodison Cider Mill

Oakland women's soccer hosted Robert Morris University on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 1 p.m. at Oakland Soccer Field in Rochester. Final: Oakland 0, Robert Morris University 0.
Oakland Soccer Field

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

Akaash Singh takes the stage on Saturday, October 3, at 8:30 p.m. at Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak. Presented by AEG; tickets are available.
Royal Oak Music Theatre

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

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

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

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

Oakland women's volleyball hosted Northern Kentucky on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 4 p.m. at OU Credit Union O'rena in Rochester. Final: Northern Kentucky 3, Oakland 1.
OU Credit Union O'rena

Oakland swimming & diving hosted Youngstown State University on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 10 a.m. at Oakland Aquatic Center in Rochester.
Oakland Aquatic Center

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

Donatella, Shine Club, and Palmer play a local-music triple bill on Friday, October 2, at 8 p.m. at PJ's Lager House in Detroit. Three bands, one night, $10 tickets.
PJ's Lager House

Russ Macklem Quartet plays Friday, October 2, at 8 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. Go if you want to catch the quartet live.
MotorCity Wine

Artemas plays a concert on Friday, October 2, at 7 p.m. at Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak. Presented by AEG, with tickets available.
Royal Oak Music Theatre

The Detroit Zoological Society throws a strictly 21+ Halloween costume party at the Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak on Friday, October 2, from 6:30 to 10 p.m. (VIP entry at 6), with more than 100 craft drink tastings, live music and a costume contest. Heads up: every ticket tier was listed as sold out on the official page as of September 29, 2026.
Detroit Zoo
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