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Students and seasoned pros can all jump on stage at Super Sauce, a long-form improv jam at the Go Comedy! Improv Theater, 261 East Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 9 p.m.. Up to three troupes get assembled for one night only. Sign up during Proving Grounds; it's free and no ticket is needed.
Go Comedy! Improv Theater

Sketch, improv, character bits and guest performers, all in one night. The Thursday Show plays Planet Ant Theatre, 2357 Caniff Street in Hamtramck, on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 8 p.m., built by Planet Ant's in-house Farm Teams. Every show is made fresh around a rotating monthly theme, so no two nights are the same.
Planet Ant Theatre

Russell Peters brings his Relax World Tour to the Music Hall Center, 350 Madison in Detroit, on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 8 p.m.. It's a world tour's one Detroit night, so if you've been waiting, mark the date.
Music Hall Center

Malcolm Todd — concert at Fox Theatre, Detroit.
Fox Theatre

Like seeing what's next before everyone else does? Proving Grounds brings two fresh opening acts to the Go Comedy! Improv Theater, 261 East Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. Hosting and headlining: Mug Boys, aka Alex, Will and Jake, three of the most carbonated improvisers in town.
Go Comedy! Improv Theater

Grosse Pointe Theatre stages Les Misérables on Thursday, October 1, 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

Chicago instrumental trio Spare Parts plays Thursday, October 1, at 7:30 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit. Hard-hitting jazz-funk with vintage keys and sharp improv; reservations available.
Cliff Bell’s

Doja Cat — concert at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit.
Little Caesars Arena

Ann Arbor’s Brain Plasticity Ukulele Collective is an intergenerational group playing a variety of instruments and exploring music’s impact on cognition. Blues musician Mike Brooks leads Blueshouse and the Collective, bringing an extensive career from the UK and involvement with youth music programs.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Buzzcocks marks 50 years with a concert on Thursday, October 1, at 7 p.m. at Saint Andrew's Hall in Detroit. Five decades of songs in one night.
Saint Andrew's Hall

'Saya: Beyond Blues' is a music event in Ann Arbor highlighting blues and styles that extend beyond the traditional genre. The performance takes place at the venue located at 2070 W. Stadium Blvd.
2070 W.Stadium Blvd Ann Arbor, MI 48105

A performance by the Ellen Rowe Trio featuring Rob Bickley and Pete Siers at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center hosts a virtual Writing Group on Thursday, October 1, at 6:45 p.m., organized from Affirmations in Ferndale. Connect with fellow writers to share works-in-progress or spark new ideas; registration form required. Free.
Affirmations

The Henry Ford's evening Halloween walk returns to Greenfield Village in Dearborn for its 46th season, October 1–4, 8–11, 15–18 and 22–25 (Thursdays to Sundays), 6–9:30 p.m., with more than 50 costumed characters and scenes from The Wizard of Oz and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Tickets run $28–$42, and several nights sell out, so book early.
Greenfield Village

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

Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center and Stand With Trans host a support and community space for trans men and trans masc folks on Thursday, October 1, at 6 p.m., in Rooms 201 and 202 at Affirmations in Ferndale. Free with registration.
Affirmations Rooms 201 and 202, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220

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

The Henry Ford hosts a Hallowe'en-themed buffet supper on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 4 p.m. at A Taste of History in Greenfield Village, Dearborn—kids can meet storybook and spooky characters from Hallowe'en in Greenfield Village.
Greenfield Village
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