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COMPÁS (Center of Music & Performing Arts Southwest) hosts its Day of the Dead 5K and 10K at Patton Park in Southwest Detroit on Sunday, November 1, with the race starting at 9 a.m. sharp and money raised for COMPÁS youth performing arts. Registration is $55 for the 5K and $60 for the 10K until October 31 at 11:59 p.m.
Patton Park Recreation Center

The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy holds its yearly Day of the Dead celebration at Robert C. Valade Park on Sunday, November 1, 11 a.m.–3 p.m., with food, live entertainment, shop vendors and kids' activities, plus a community ofrenda where you can add a name or message for a loved one. Admission is free.
Robert C. Valade Park

Joe Greer brings his new one-person comedy show, Talk at You with Me, to Planet Ant Theatre, 2357 Caniff Street in Hamtramck, on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.. Expect new sketches, original characters and plenty of positive, chaotic energy.
Planet Ant Theatre

Florida emo band Discord Theory brings their tour to PJ's Lager House in Detroit on Sunday, November 1, at 8 p.m., with local support TBA. $12 advance, $15 at the door; doors at 7; 18+ with ID or all ages with a parent or legal guardian 25+.
PJ's Lager House

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

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

The Birmingham Village Players stage Complete Works of Shakespeare on Friday, November 6, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at 34660 Woodward Avenue in Birmingham. With ten performances in the run, you've got plenty of dates to choose from.
Birmingham Village Players

Shelly Smith brings ON HOLD to the Planet Ant Black Box, 2357 Caniff Street in Hamtramck, on Friday, November 6, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. The hour-long roller coaster zips between standup, original songs, satire and sketch as Shelly tries to live her dang life and tell some jokes without technology getting in the way.
Planet Ant Theatre

Silents at the Senate screens The Freshman (1925) on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 8 p.m. at the Senate Theater, 6424 Michigan Avenue in Detroit. It's a silent film more than a century old, back on the big screen with an audience.
Senate Theater

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

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

Austin Giorgio plays with special guest Caroline Romano on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 8 p.m. at PJ's Lager House in Detroit. Two artists share the bill; tickets are $22 advance, $25 at the door; ages 18+ with ID, all ages with a parent or legal guardian 25+.
PJ's Lager House

Latino Events in Michigan brings Tamales & Tequila on Saturday, November 14, at 6 p.m. at Candela Detroit in Detroit. Tickets are $40 and include 10 tequila samples and 3 tamale samples; multiple brands, DJ and live music, plus a free after party after 9.
Candela, 3564 W. Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI, 48216, United States

Scott Smith takes the organ bench at Detroit's Senate Theater (6424 Michigan Avenue) on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 3 p.m.. It's an Organ Pops Concert: familiar, easygoing tunes on an instrument that fills the whole room. Never heard an organ live? This is a good place to start.
Senate Theater

Surfing For Daisy plays Monday, November 16, at 8 p.m. at PJ's Lager House in Detroit, presented by Kickstand Productions, with special guests TBA. Tickets are $22 advance, $25 at the door.
PJ's Lager House

Kickstand Productions presents Freak Slug with special guest Mila Degray on Thursday, November 19, at 8 p.m. at PJ's Lager House in Detroit. Special guest in a tight club setting; tickets are $20 advance, $22 at the door.
PJ's Lager House

Michael Malis Quartet plays its Hear No Evil set on Friday, November 20, 2026, at 8 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. Go for the named program.
MotorCity Wine

DJs Kai Alce and David AP spin a Pre-Thanksgiving house set on Wednesday, November 25, at 6:30 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. Two DJs teaming up for a pre-holiday session.
MotorCity Wine
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