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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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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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Theatre & musicals

Oct 3, 2026

Mixtape Friendship 5000: your songs become the improv show at Planet Ant

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.

Hamtramck

Planet Ant Theatre

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Family Movie: Hotel Transylvania at Detroit Harvest Fest — Organizer image — Organizer image · Detroit Harvest Fest at Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park

Festivals & community

Oct 4, 2026

Family Movie: Hotel Transylvania at Detroit Harvest Fest

Detroit Harvest Fest screens Hotel Transylvania on Sunday, October 4, 2–4 p.m., on the DTE Summit lawn at Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park, sponsored by Huron-Clinton Metroparks. Check the Detroit Harvest Fest site for admission details.

Detroit

Detroit Harvest Fest at Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park

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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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Grits & Eggs Podcast — Organizer image — Organizer image · Royal Oak Music Theatre

Concerts

Oct 4, 2026

Grits & Eggs Podcast

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

Royal Oak Music Theatre

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Theatre & musicals

Oct 4, 2026

Fresh Sauce: a free, open improv jam at Go Comedy! in Ferndale

Always wanted to try improv? At Fresh Sauce, the weekly jam at the Go Comedy! Improv Theater, 261 East Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, anyone can get on stage on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 9 p.m.. It's free and no ticket is needed: show up early to sign up and play, or just grab a seat and watch.

Ferndale

Go Comedy! Improv Theater

9:00 PMFree admission

Music & concerts

Oct 4, 2026

Maybe Tonight with DJ Lady Monix

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.

Detroit

MotorCity Wine

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Music & concerts

Oct 5, 2026

Monday is The New Monday

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.

Detroit

MotorCity Wine

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Theatre & musicals

Oct 5, 2026

Monday Night Improv: the legendary Planet Ant Home Team in Hamtramck

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.

Hamtramck

Planet Ant Theatre

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Theatre & musicals

Oct 5, 2026

Go U! Improv Academy class shows at Go Comedy! in Ferndale

After eight weeks of improv classes, Go U! Improv Academy students take the stage. Their class show plays the Go Comedy! Improv Theater, 261 East Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, on Monday, October 5, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. Class shows span a few nights, so double-check you're buying tickets for the right one.

Ferndale

Go Comedy! Improv Theater

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Ian McConnell with Cherokee Social — Organizer image — Organizer image · PJ's Lager House

Arts & culture

Oct 5, 2026

Ian McConnell with Cherokee Social

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.

Detroit

PJ's Lager House

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Family fun

Oct 6, 2026

Dungeons & Dragons – Teen Campaign

Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center runs a West Marches–style Dungeons & Dragons campaign for high schoolers on Tuesday, October 6, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Affirmations Intergenerational Community Room in Ferndale. Ages 14–18 play heroes in a world of adventure; it’s free with advance online registration.

Ferndale

Affirmations Intergenerational Community Room, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220

5:30 PMFree admission

Crash Davidian + Access to Concrete, Mechamacabre, DJ Pinknoise — Organizer image — Organizer image · PJ's Lager House

Concerts

Oct 6, 2026

Crash Davidian + Access to Concrete, Mechamacabre, DJ Pinknoise

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+.

Detroit

PJ's Lager House

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Wisdom Wednesdays — Organizer image — Organizer image · Detroit Riverfront Conservancy

Outdoors & nature

Oct 7, 2026

Wisdom Wednesdays

Wise Guys Chess Club hosts a Wednesday chess night on Wednesday, October 7, at 6 p.m. at Robert C. Valade Park in Detroit. Free for all ages and skill levels, with free lessons from 6–7:30 p.m.

Detroit

Robert C. Valade Park

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LGBTQ+

Oct 7, 2026

Whole New Worlds: A Queer Fantasy Book Club

Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center hosts a queer fantasy book club on Wednesday, October 7, at 6:30 p.m. in the Affirmations Board Room in Ferndale. It’s a welcoming space with structure for newcomers and die-hard fans alike; free to join with registration.

Ferndale

Affirmations Board Room, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220

6:30 PMFree admission

Stonewall Run Club — Organizer image — Organizer image · Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center

Sports & fitness

Oct 7, 2026

Stonewall Run Club

Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center hosts the Stonewall Run Club on Wednesday, October 7, at 6:30 p.m., starting at Affirmations in Ferndale. Choose a 5K or 10K; even weeks finish at Soho, odd weeks at Sidecar Slider Bar. Weather call is made by 11 a.m. Wednesday.

Ferndale

Affirmations

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Music & concerts

Oct 7, 2026

Tango Night

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.

Detroit

MotorCity Wine

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Megasound (members of Bad Bad Hats) with Sock Jock — Organizer image — Organizer image · PJ's Lager House

Concerts

Oct 7, 2026

Megasound (members of Bad Bad Hats) with Sock Jock

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+.

Detroit

PJ's Lager House

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

Blake's Haunted Night Market: a moonlit fall market in Armada ↗

Fun Farm & Corn Maze at Long Family Orchard & Farm: a 150th anniversary fall in Commerce Township ↗

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182 results

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

Mixtape Friendship 5000: your songs become the improv show at Planet Ant

Family Movie: Hotel Transylvania at Detroit Harvest Fest

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

Grits & Eggs Podcast

Fresh Sauce: a free, open improv jam at Go Comedy! in Ferndale

Maybe Tonight with DJ Lady Monix

Monday is The New Monday

Monday Night Improv: the legendary Planet Ant Home Team in Hamtramck

Go U! Improv Academy class shows at Go Comedy! in Ferndale

Ian McConnell with Cherokee Social

Dungeons & Dragons – Teen Campaign

Crash Davidian + Access to Concrete, Mechamacabre, DJ Pinknoise

Wisdom Wednesdays

Whole New Worlds: A Queer Fantasy Book Club

Stonewall Run Club

Tango Night

Megasound (members of Bad Bad Hats) with Sock Jock

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