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(sub)surface, a fully accessible group exhibition for people with visual impairments, runs Thursday, September 10 through Saturday, October 24 at Swords Into Plowshares Peace Center and Gallery in Detroit during Detroit Month of Design. Free admission; the gallery is open Fri–Sat 1–6 p.m.
Swords Into Plowshares Peace Center and Gallery

Mosaic Productions’ collaborative exhibition (Interpretation Show #9) runs Saturday, September 19, through October 17 at Office Space Gallery in Detroit, with the opening reception on Saturday, September 19, at 6 p.m. Photographers shot from their cars and artists reinterpreted the images—40+ participants, curated by Tim Tonachella and Billy Hunter.
Office Space Gallery

A rotating food truck lineup at Cadillac Square.
Cadillac Square, 662 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI, 48226, United States

A progressive elementary school, a mumps outbreak and a community that can't agree on what's true. Detroit Public Theatre stages the Michigan premiere of Jonathan Spector's Tony Award-winning, bitingly funny Eureka Day on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 2 p.m., at 3960 Third Avenue in Detroit. The run has 22 performances.
Detroit Public Theatre

Emmy Award–winning filmmaker Phill Branch talks about his new memoir with tech executive Jamila Thompson Holt on Wednesday, September 30, at 6 p.m. at Main | Detroit Public Library in Detroit. Go if you want a fresh take on the book straight from the author.
Main | Detroit Public Library

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

MotorCity Wine hosts a Tango Night on Wednesday, September 30, at 6:30 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. If you’re in the mood for tango, that’s the vibe all evening.
MotorCity Wine

Saint Andrew's Hall hosts Unpopular Opinion Night (21+) on Wednesday, September 30, at 7 p.m. in Detroit. A 21+ night at Saint Andrew's Hall.
Saint Andrew's Hall

The Aroma Labs hosts a fragrance swap on Wednesday, September 30, at 7 p.m. in Detroit. Bring a gently used, at-least-half-full scent to trade, and get 20% off a custom fragrance experience at the event. Free with Eventbrite registration.
The Aroma Labs

Music Mavens of Michigan brings a songwriter showcase on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Aretha's Jazz Café at Music Hall in Detroit. Six women share raw, original storytelling through live music. Tickets available online.
Aretha's Jazz Café at Music Hall

GLU brings back Ride Slow., a denim + desire sapphic social, on Wednesday, September 30, at 7 p.m. at Detroit Shipping Company in Detroit. Expect music, interactive moments, and a Black Pride kickoff vibe; WLW, 27+, tickets $35.
Detroit Shipping Company

Chelsea Wolfe brings her DARK World Tour to Detroit on Wednesday, September 30, at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple Detroit’s Jack White Theatre. With Jonathan Hultén. Tickets available.
Masonic Temple Detroit

Sadness, Oldest Sea, and Barbelith play Wednesday, September 30, at 8 p.m. at PJ’s Lager House in Detroit. Three bands on one bill; tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
PJ's Lager House

The Chicks — concert at Fox Theatre, Detroit.
Fox Theatre

Detroit Historical Society hosts a free evening on Thursday, October 1, 2026, starting at 5 p.m. at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum in Detroit. Explore maritime exhibits, and catch Brendan Roney’s Beautiful Belle Isle: Our Island Jewel talk at 6:30 p.m.; registration required for the lecture.
Dossin Great Lakes Museum

Mastodon plays Thursday, October 1, at 6 p.m. at The Fillmore Detroit in Detroit. Big-stage show at a classic downtown venue.
The Fillmore Detroit

HLatino Summit hosts an evening recognizing Latino and Hispanic professionals on Thursday, October 1, at 6 p.m. at Candela Detroit in Detroit, with live music, food, and networking plus speakers like Anabelle DiPilla, Andre Arbelaez (Hispanic C-Suite Corporate Council), Cynthia Morfin, and Adriana Diamond (Google Cloud).
Candela Detroit

Albert Kahn Legacy Foundation hosts an architecture-focused evening on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 6 p.m. at the A. Alfred Taubman Center for Design Education in Detroit. Guided tours by Jacob Jones and Davy Webb include the original car turntable. Tickets $95, complimentary parking, light fare, wine and beer, plus a silent auction.
A. Alfred Taubman Center for Design Education
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