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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

Paul King — concert at Cliff Bell’s, Detroit.
Cliff Bell’s

Go Comedy! Improv Theater, 261 East Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, hosts Amalgamation on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. It's the bi-monthly Community Sketch Show that anyone can submit to, even you: a one-night-only mashup of original sketches, comedic voices, styles and delightful chaos.
Go Comedy! Improv Theater

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

Disney Worlds Collide Concert Tour — concert at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit.
Little Caesars Arena

Bassem Youssef brings The Belly of the Beast Tour to The Fillmore Detroit on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. in Detroit. A tour stop on The Fillmore stage.
The Fillmore Detroit

Saint Andrew's Hall throws a 2000s-themed rave on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 8 p.m. at Saint Andrew's Hall in Detroit. Go for the Y2K vibe and the bottomless soda and popcorn.
Saint Andrew's Hall

Saint Andrew's Hall throws a 2000s-themed Halloween rave on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 8 p.m. at Saint Andrew's Hall in Detroit. 18+ night with a 2000s twist.
Saint Andrew's Hall

Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center hosts the Queer Parent Pop-Up on Saturday, October 24, at 10 a.m. at the Affirmations Intergenerational Community Room in Ferndale. Kids are welcome, especially ages 6–12. It’s free with advance registration.
Affirmations Intergenerational Community Room, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220

The City of Birmingham throws a free Halloween costume party in downtown's Shain Park on Saturday, October 24, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., with costume contests, bounce houses, an exotic zoo, food trucks and dance parties. Kids can pick and decorate a pumpkin, get their faces painted and ride the train.
Shain Park

Edsel & Eleanor Ford House hosts its not‑too‑spooky daytime Halloween for little ones on Saturday, October 24, starting at 11 a.m. at Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores. Follow a 13‑stop Trick‑or‑Treat Trail, try the straw mini‑maze and a hayride. Ticketed event.
Ford House

Wheelhouse Detroit public bike tours leads a Haunted Detroit Tour on Saturday, October 24, at 12 p.m., starting at Wheelhouse Detroit in Detroit. Go if you’re into Detroit’s spookier history.
Wheelhouse Detroit

The 13th annual Howl-O-Ween Costume Party at Grand Circus Dog Park features a costume contest with multiple categories, Halloween-themed games, dog treats, a DJ playing festive music, and giveaways. The event includes activities for both dogs and their owners.
Grand Circus Park, 101-157 Witherell St, Detroit, MI, United States

Downtown Ferndale businesses host a trick-or-treat afternoon on Saturday, October 24, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Downtown Ferndale in Ferndale. Kids and pups get treats, with community stations from Ferndale Fire and Police around town.
Downtown Ferndale, Woodward Ave. & Nine Mile, Ferndale, MI, 48220, United States

Plini brings the An Unnameable Desire North American Tour to Saint Andrew's Hall in Detroit on Saturday, October 24, at 6 p.m. This is the tour’s Detroit stop.
Saint Andrew's Hall
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