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Oakland swimming & diving hosts Youngstown State University on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 10 a.m. at Oakland Aquatic Center in Rochester. Ticket info is on goldengrizzlies.com, Oakland’s official athletics site.
Oakland Aquatic Center

Detroit Historical Society leads a guided tour of the Detroit Opera House on Saturday, October 3, at 10:30 a.m. in Detroit. Go for the restored Italian Renaissance details and stories of the building’s past. Tickets: Members $30; General Admission $40.
Detroit Opera House

Preservation Detroit leads a downtown walk through Detroit’s LGBTQ history, from early gay bars to the Palmer Park scene, on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 11 a.m. from the Guardian Building. Tickets are $23.18–$28.52 on Eventbrite.
Guardian Building

Ferndale Parks & Recreation throws its fall festival at the Detroit Curling Club at Martin Road Park on Saturday, October 3, 11 a.m.–3 p.m., with hay rides, pumpkin painting and a trick-or-treat trail. Tickets are required: $8 early bird through October 1, $10 after.
Detroit Curling Club at Martin Road Park

Wheelhouse Detroit public bike tours leads the Auto Heritage Tour on Saturday, October 3, at 12 p.m. at Wheelhouse Detroit in Detroit. Guided bike ride with a local crew.
Wheelhouse Detroit

Lifelong Detroiter Glen Hendricks leads a downtown walking tour on Saturday, October 3, at 1 p.m., starting at Book Tower – Rotunda Bar in Detroit. Hear first-hand Black Detroit history—Black Bottom, Hudson’s, Coleman Young—and more. Tickets are donation-based (pay what you can).
Book Tower - Rotunda Bar

The Detroit Zoological Society's merry-not-scary Zoo Boo fills the Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak with trick-or-treat stations, live entertainment and costumed characters on October 3–4, 9–11, 16–18 and 23–25, from 3 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $21–$25 ($27 at the gate) through the zoo's webstore.
Detroit Zoo

Oakland women's volleyball hosts Northern Kentucky on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 4 p.m. at OU Credit Union O'rena in Rochester. Ticket info is on goldengrizzlies.com, Oakland’s official athletics site.
OU Credit Union O'rena

Akaash Singh performs Saturday, October 3, at 6 p.m. at Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak. Presented by AEG; tickets available.
Royal Oak Music Theatre

Planet D Nonet (PD9) is a streamlined version of the big bands from the 1930s, often featuring guest vocalists to expand their performance versatility. Their lineup recalls the earliest big bands during swing's evolution, blending small-group agility with a larger harmonic palette.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

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

Instrumental jazz-funk trio Spare Parts plays Saturday, October 3, at 7:30 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit. Expect vintage keys, hard-hitting grooves, and improvisation from this Chicago outfit with Ropeadope releases.
Cliff Bell’s

Grosse Pointe Theatre stages Les Misérables on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at 15001 East Jefferson Avenue in Grosse Pointe Park. It's a big title on Jefferson Avenue, and with ten performances in the run, it's easy to find your date.
Grosse Pointe Theatre

Two teams, one stage, and your suggestions call the shots. The Go Comedy! All-Star Showdown hits the Go Comedy! Improv Theater, 261 East Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. Think Whose Line is it Anyway: short improv games, challenges, and two teams battling for your laughs.
Go Comedy! Improv Theater

Alex Synclair plays songs from his debut album Captivate Me on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 8 p.m. at Aretha's Jazz Café at Music Hall in Detroit. WDIV-Detroit called him a heart-on-his-sleeve performer—come for honest songwriting and stories. Tickets available via the venue.
Aretha's Jazz Café at Music Hall

Electric Feels throws an indie rock + electronic dance party on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 9 p.m. at Saint Andrew's Hall in Detroit. A solid night out for 18+ if you’re into indie and electronic sounds.
Saint Andrew's Hall

This is improv with the gloves off. Late Night House Party hits the Go Comedy! Improv Theater, 261 East Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 9:30 p.m., with Michigan's top improv comedians mixing short-form games and fully improvised scenes built on your suggestions. The vibes are edgy, the drinks are flowing, and it's recommended for adults.
Go Comedy! Improv Theater
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