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Caleb Robinson and Reaching — concert at Cliff Bell’s, Detroit.
Cliff Bell’s

Ballets Jazz Montréal takes the stage at the Detroit Opera House, 1526 Broadway Street in Detroit, on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. The Montréal company brings one night of dance and music to Detroit's opera house.
Detroit Opera House

Jeffery Osborne performs on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 8 p.m. at the Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit. You can expect a lively music night at the venue.
Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel

The Detroit Free Press Marathon starts at 7 a.m. on Sunday, October 18, 2026, from Fort Street downtown: the full and the International Half cross the Ambassador Bridge into Windsor, Canada, come back through the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel and finish on Woodward just south of Campus Martius. The marathon and halves are sold out, but Saturday's 5K is open through October 8 while spots last, and anyone can cheer at the finish chute.
Downtown Detroit (start: Fort Street and 3rd Street; finish: Woodward Avenue at Congress Street, south of Campus Martius)

Opera at the Bell's: A MET OPERA LAFFONT COMPETITION - MICHIGAN FUNDRAISER — opera performance at Cliff Bell’s, Detroit.
Cliff Bell’s

Candlebox plays Sunday, October 18, at 7 p.m. at The Fillmore Detroit in Detroit, as part of the Can't Quit You Tour.
The Fillmore Detroit

Mýa — concert at Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel, Detroit.
Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel

Watch What Crappens brings its In The Mix Tour to Saint Andrew's Hall in Detroit on Sunday, October 18, at 8 p.m. A tour stop from their In The Mix run.
Saint Andrew's Hall

David Brandon & Friends play a world music tribute on Monday, October 19, at 7 p.m. at Aretha's Jazz Café at Music Hall in Detroit. Live rhythms and melodies from around the globe in an intimate club setting. Tickets available via the venue.
Aretha's Jazz Café at Music Hall

Rod Wave — concert at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit.
Little Caesars Arena

The Detroit Pistons host the Boston Celtics in an NBA regular-season game on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 3 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. It’s the Pistons’ first home game of the 2026–27 regular season. Tickets are on the Pistons’ official site.
Little Caesars Arena

John Cameron Mitchell brings the Hedwig 25th Anniversary Movie Tour to The Fillmore Detroit on Wednesday, October 21, at 7 p.m., in Detroit. Twenty-five years of Hedwig at a big Detroit venue.
The Fillmore Detroit

Andrew Brown, a jazz trumpet player and producer from Dearborn, performs on Wednesday, October 21, at 7:30 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit. There are two showtimes; the first show starts at 7:30 p.m.
Cliff Bell’s

Andrew Brown and Session play a jazz night on Wednesday, October 21, at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit. He’s a Dearborn-born, MSU-trained trumpeter with fresh energy. $25.
Cliff Bell’s

Jeremy Pelt, one of today’s standout jazz trumpeters, plays Wednesday, October 21, at 8 p.m. at Aretha’s Jazz Café at Music Hall in Detroit. Expect sharp, modern energy from a critically acclaimed bandleader. Tickets via the venue.
Aretha's Jazz Café at Music Hall

NEI and City Institute host a Small Business Social Hour on Thursday, October 22, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Delux Bar & Lounge in Detroit’s Greektown. Meet fellow founders and supporters; programming runs 5–6 p.m., with food and refreshments from neighborhood businesses. Capacity is limited; register.
Delux Bar & Lounge

John Cameron Mitchell comes to Planet Ant Theatre, 2357 Caniff Street in Hamtramck, on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 7 p.m. to celebrate 20 years of Shortbus with a live, in-person commentary screening full of behind-the-scenes stories. The night wraps with a Q&A and music. The film follows New Yorkers who converge at an infamous underground salon.
Planet Ant Theatre

Wheeler Walker Jr. brings his Pullin' Out: The Farewell Tour to The Fillmore Detroit in Detroit on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 7 p.m. It’s a farewell run with Colton Bowlin.
The Fillmore Detroit
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