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Michigan field hockey hosted Iowa on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 5 p.m. in Ann Arbor. Final: Iowa 2, Michigan 1.
University of Michigan

Michigan softball hosts Toledo on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 6 p.m. in Ann Arbor. Ticket info is on mgoblue.com, Michigan’s official athletics site.
University of Michigan

The Detroit Red Wings hosted the New York Rangers in an NHL regular-season game on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Final: Rangers 2, Red Wings 0.
Little Caesars Arena

A jazz performance featuring saxophonists Vincent Herring and Erena Terakubo at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor, emphasizing the alto saxophone's dynamic sound.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Michigan ice hockey hosted Bowling Green on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Yost Ice Arena in Ann Arbor. Final: Michigan 7, Bowling Green 2.
Yost Ice Arena

Chicago instrumental trio Spare Parts plays Friday, October 2, at 7:30 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit. Vintage keys, electric bass, and drums drive hard grooves and live improv, with Ropeadope releases to their name. Reservations available.
Cliff Bell’s

Everyone's favorite Scottish nanny hits the Fox Theatre stage on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. In Mrs. Doubtfire, the musical based on the beloved film, out-of-work actor Daniel Hillard disguises himself as a nanny to stay close to his kids. Critics call it heartwarming, family-friendly and laugh-out-loud funny. Just three shows at the Fox, 2211 Woodward Avenue, Detroit.
Fox Theatre

Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers play Ann Arbor on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., presented by UMS (University Musical Society). Come for the legend's brilliant piano playing and stay for a sound that slides from rock to jazz to folk and beyond.
UMS (University Musical Society)

Holly Bowling is a solo pianist known for her virtuosic playing and emotional depth, creating a unique musical voice that spans genres from Grateful Dead to Nine Inch Nails. She has collaborated with notable artists and performed at prestigious venues worldwide.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Atomic Café is a music event held in Ann Arbor at 2070 W. Stadium Blvd. It focuses on live music with no additional details provided about the lineup or music style.
2070 W.Stadium Blvd Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Russ Macklem Quartet plays Friday, October 2, at 8 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. Go if you want to catch the quartet live.
MotorCity Wine

Joel Fluent Greene presents a Detroit-themed poetry slam on Friday, October 2, at 8 p.m. at Aretha's Jazz Café at Music Hall in Detroit. Twelve Detroit poets compete for $500 with every poem about the city. Tickets from $25, ages 21+.
Aretha's Jazz Café at Music Hall

Donatella, Shine Club, and Palmer play a local-music triple bill on Friday, October 2, at 8 p.m. at PJ's Lager House in Detroit. Three bands, one night, $10 tickets.
PJ's Lager House

RuPaul’s Drag Race season 5 alum Roxxxy Andrews headlines a drag night at Uplift, Ann Arbor’s queer bar, on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 9 p.m. Tickets are sold through the venue.
Uplift

The John Arnold Trio, featuring Pathe Jassi and Rick Beamon, performs at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. The concert blends jazz and soul influences with an emphasis on improvisation and artistic collaboration.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Sex Pistols’ Steve Jones, Paul Cook, and Glen Matlock play with Frank Carter on Saturday, October 3, at 7 p.m. at The Fillmore Detroit in Detroit. A rare chance to see these members share the stage.
The Fillmore Detroit

Phoebe Bridgers - SOLD OUT — concert at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit.
Little Caesars Arena

After the jaw-dropping BLACK HOLE in 2025, Shamel Pitts | TRIBE is back in Ann Arbor on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. with its newest work, Marks of Red, presented by UMS (University Musical Society). It's an Afrofuturist meditation in dance, told through the viewpoints of six women, with two performances.
UMS (University Musical Society)
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