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Wise Guys Chess Club hosts Wisdom Wednesdays on Wednesday, November 4, at 6 p.m. at Robert C. Valade Park in Detroit. It’s free for all ages, with free lessons from 6–7:30 p.m.
Robert C. Valade Park

Meadow Brook Hall hosts a Dinner & A Movie screening of Strangers on a Train (1951) on Thursday, November 5, at 6 p.m. in Rochester. A chance to catch the 1951 film on a big screen.
Meadow Brook Hall

Rodney Heard Jr. and Eric Crawford from Great Lakes National Cemetery lead a free veterans seminar on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms. Topic: burial and cemetery benefits in Michigan.
Grosse Pointe War Memorial

Mexico’s alternative outfit Diles que no me maten plays Thursday, November 5, at 8 p.m. at PJ's Lager House in Detroit. Presented by Kickstand Productions; tickets are $17 in advance, $20 at the door.
PJ's Lager House

Oakland swimming & diving hosts University of Michigan on Friday, November 6, 2026, at 3 p.m. at Oakland Aquatic Center in Rochester. Ticket info is on goldengrizzlies.com, Oakland’s official athletics site.
Oakland Aquatic Center

Grosse Pointe Theatre stages Disney’s Descendants: The Musical on Friday, November 6, 2026, at 7 p.m. at 15001 East Jefferson Avenue in Grosse Pointe Park. There are seven performances in the run, so pick the one that suits you.
Grosse Pointe Theatre

Edsel & Eleanor Ford House hosts a one-day preview shopping event on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ford House Visitor Center in Grosse Pointe Shores. Get early access to the full holiday collection, a one-season-only Ford House Holiday Sweater, and a voucher for discounted treats at The Speedster. Free; registration appreciated, not required.
Ford House

Author David Treuer leads a discussion on Saturday, November 7, at 2 p.m. in the Anderson Theater at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in Dearborn. Part of The Henry Ford’s Celebration of Indigenous History, drawing on The Savage Mind: An American Legacy. Free with registration (registration opens Oct 7).
Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

Oakland women's volleyball hosts Youngstown State on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 4 p.m. at OU Credit Union O'rena in Rochester. Ticket info is on goldengrizzlies.com, Oakland’s official athletics site.
OU Credit Union O'rena

Oakland women's basketball hosts Rochester Christian University on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 2 p.m. at OU Credit Union O'rena in Rochester. Ticket info is on goldengrizzlies.com, Oakland’s official athletics site.
OU Credit Union O'rena

Moody Joody plays a concert Tuesday, November 10, at 8 p.m. at PJ’s Lager House in Detroit, presented by Kickstand Productions, with special guests TBA. Tickets $20.
PJ's Lager House

Grosse Pointe War Memorial hosts its Veterans Day Breakfast on Wednesday, November 11, at 8 a.m. in Grosse Pointe Farms, with Medal of Honor recipient Terry Richardson as keynote speaker. Reservations required; free for veterans, $20 for guests.
Grosse Pointe War Memorial

The Henry Ford marks Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11, at 9:30 a.m. at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in Dearborn, honoring service members past and present. Free admission for active-duty military, veterans, and their families.
Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

The Henry Ford screens the giant‑screen nature film America The Beautiful: Our Natural Wonders November 11–25 at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation’s Giant Screen Experience in Dearborn. Admission is $2.50; free for veterans, active duty military, and Indigenous guests with ID. Tickets on sale soon.
Giant Screen Experience, Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

Kickstand Productions brings Surely Tempo (Santa Ana, CA indie/garage/alternative) with Dogs With Hats on Wednesday, November 11, at 8 p.m. at PJ's Lager House in Detroit. Raw West Coast guitars in a tight room; $18 advance, $20 at the door.
PJ's Lager House

"All-Star Tribute to Joe Sample: Detroit" is a special musical performance celebrating the legendary musician's career. Led by bassist Nick Sample, Joe Sample's son, the event showcases the artist's versatile legacy, from the Crusaders' hits to his lesser-known works.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

Edsel & Eleanor Ford House hosts November’s Trivia Night on Thursday, November 12, at 6 p.m. at Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores, in the Jensen/Kahn Rooms. A relaxed team trivia night with wide-ranging topics; come solo or with friends, teams max out at six.
Ford House

Detroit Historical Society presents a lecture on the Detroit Red Wings’ 100 years on Thursday, November 12, at 6 p.m. at the Dearborn Heights Library – John F. Kennedy Jr. Branch in Dearborn Heights. A straight shot into a century of Hockeytown history.
Dearborn Heights Library - John F. Kennedy Jr. Branch
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