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Alexander Zonjic, a multi-award-winning flutist from Windsor, Ontario, with strong ties to Detroit, performs at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms. Known for his smooth jazz and R&B influenced music, he has released albums through his own label and achieved chart success with hits like “Motor City Sway.”
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

Edsel & Eleanor Ford House’s ’80s-themed Trivia Night is Thursday, October 15, at 6 p.m. at Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores — and it’s sold out.
Ford House

Before the scares start, the City of Dearborn hosts a calm, sensory-friendly trick-or-treat walk on the Ford Field Park trail on Friday, October 16, 5:30–6:30 p.m., for families who prefer treats over tricks. It's free, and the city encourages registering ahead.
Ford Field Park

The City of Dearborn opens its wooded Halloween trail at Ford Field Park October 16–18 (Friday to Sunday), starting at 7 p.m. each night, haunted this year by cryptids of legend, with a later Witching Hour for guests 18+. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 on the day, for a specific date and time slot.
Ford Field Park

Michael Malis Quartet brings its “Hear No Evil” set to MotorCity Wine in Detroit on Friday, October 16, at 8 p.m. A live quartet show built around a titled program.
MotorCity Wine

City Institute leads this free walking tour on Saturday, October 17, at 1 p.m., starting at Qahwah House in Dearborn. In two hours you’ll see how Dearborn’s past and present intersect, with small tastes from local spots along the way. Advance registration required.
Qahwah House

Aliah Sheffield plays a rescheduled date on Saturday, October 17, at 6 p.m. at Candela in Detroit. Doors at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m.; tickets $30.
Candela, 3564 W. Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI, 48216, United States

Grosse Pointe Theatre stages Stop Kiss on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at 15001 East Jefferson Avenue in Grosse Pointe Park. With six performances in the run, you've got options.
Grosse Pointe Theatre

Silents at the Senate marks 100 years of Faust (1926) with an anniversary screening at the Senate Theater, 6424 Michigan Avenue in Detroit, on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 8 p.m.. It's a century-old silent film, back on a movie-house screen with an audience around you.
Senate Theater

Jesse Kramer Trio plays Saturday, October 17, at 8 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. $5 cover.
MotorCity Wine

Jesse Roper plays PJ's Lager House in Detroit on Saturday, October 17, at 8 p.m., with special guests Suede Brain. Presented by Kickstand Productions; tickets are $18 advance, $22 at the door.
PJ's Lager House

The Henry Ford’s Artemis Adventure with LEGO Bricks runs from Sunday, October 18, 2026, to Sunday, January 3, 2027, at The Gallery by General Motors inside the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in Dearborn. Giant LEGO sculptures and hands-on engineering stations bring NASA’s Artemis missions to life. Free for members or with museum admission.
Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

Special Olympics Michigan hosts the Young Athletes Showcase on Sunday, October 18, at 10 a.m. at The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms—a free, inclusive sports sampler for kids ages 2–7 and their families.
The War Memorial

Julia Minkin (Chicago) brings her tour to PJ’s Lager House in Detroit on Sunday, October 18, at 7:30 p.m., with local openers Wipeout and Collin. Tickets are $15.
PJ's Lager House

Rick Wilhite plays a Sunday night set on Sunday, October 18, at 8 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. Easy Sunday vibes at a beloved Detroit wine bar.
MotorCity Wine

Telescreens brings the Why The Lights Flicker North American Tour to PJ’s Lager House in Detroit on Tuesday, October 20, at 8 p.m. Tour stop with special guests TBA; tickets are $17 advance, $20 at the door.
PJ's Lager House

Nashville-based Americana singer-songwriter Chloe Kimes brings her Daredevil tour to PJ's Lager House in Detroit on Wednesday, October 21, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 advance, $18 at the door.
PJ's Lager House

Artist Andrew Sigman leads a guided origami workshop on Friday, October 23, at 5 p.m. at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms. Step-by-step, all ages, calming and focused. Registration required.
Grosse Pointe War Memorial
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