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Spooky Spirits: A 21+ Halloween costume bash at the Detroit Zoo ↗

Detroit Zoo · Royal Oak

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Festivals & community

Oct 3, 2026

Auto Heritage Tour

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.

Detroit

Wheelhouse Detroit

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Ballet Folklorico de Detroit: Mexican folk dance at the DIA — Organizer image — Organizer image · Detroit Institute of Arts

Festivals & community

Oct 3, 2026

Ballet Folklorico de Detroit: Mexican folk dance at the DIA

Detroit's own Ballet Folklorico dancers tour the regions of Mexico through costume, music and footwork in a one-hour family show at the DIA's Detroit Film Theatre on Saturday, October 3, at noon. It's free with general admission, and Tri-County residents get in free with ID.

Detroit

Detroit Institute of Arts – Detroit Film Theatre

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Black History by the People that Lived It: Downtown Detroit Walking Tour — Organizer image — Organizer image · City Institute public tours

Festivals & community

Oct 3, 2026

Black History by the People that Lived It: Downtown Detroit Walking Tour

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).

Detroit

Book Tower - Rotunda Bar

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Theatre & musicals

Oct 3, 2026

Eureka Day: Jonathan Spector's Tony-winning play gets its Michigan premiere at Detroit Public Theatre

A progressive elementary school, a mumps outbreak and a community that can't agree on what's true. Detroit Public Theatre stages the Michigan premiere of Jonathan Spector's Tony Award-winning, bitingly funny Eureka Day on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 2 p.m., at 3960 Third Avenue in Detroit. The run has 22 performances.

Detroit

Detroit Public Theatre

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The Sounding Room: Battle Elf — Organizer image — Organizer image · MOCAD live calendar

Arts & culture

Oct 3, 2026

The Sounding Room: Battle Elf

The Sounding Room: Battle Elf at MOCAD, Detroit.

Detroit

MOCAD

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Detroit Social Walk Club – Riverwalk walk — Organizer image — Organizer image · Detroit Riverfront Conservancy

Outdoors & nature

Oct 3, 2026

Detroit Social Walk Club – Riverwalk walk

Detroit Social Walk Club leads a women’s walk on Saturday, October 3, at 6:30 p.m., starting at Cullen Plaza in Detroit. You’ll stroll the Riverwalk along the waterfront; registration is through the organizer.

Detroit

Cullen Plaza

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Sports & fitness

Oct 3, 2026

Detroit City FC vs Birmingham Legion FC

Detroit City FC vs Birmingham Legion FC at Keyworth Stadium, Hamtramck.

Hamtramck

Keyworth Stadium

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Cinema & screenings

Oct 3, 2026

RE/STRICT Film Festival: a 21+ film fest at Planet Ant in Hamtramck

The RE/STRICT Film Festival takes over Planet Ant Theatre, 2357 Caniff Street in Hamtramck, on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 7 p.m.. Tickets are for ages 21 and up only, and nobody under 21 gets in. If you can, add a small donation to your ticket: it funds a limited number of free tickets for people who couldn't otherwise afford to come.

Hamtramck

Planet Ant Theatre

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Concerts

Oct 3, 2026

Sex Pistols (Steve Jones, Paul Cook, Glen Matlock) feat. Frank Carter

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.

Detroit

The Fillmore Detroit

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Benjamin Tod & Lost Dog Street Band — Organizer image — Organizer image · The Majestic Theatre and Magic Stick

Concerts

Oct 3, 2026

Benjamin Tod & Lost Dog Street Band

Benjamin Tod & Lost Dog Street Band play Saturday, October 3, at 7 p.m. at The Majestic Theatre in Detroit. The Lost Dog frontman leans into his Shooting Star material with a country and honky-tonk edge. With Candi Jenkins. All ages. Tickets available.

Detroit

The Majestic Theatre

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Phoebe Bridgers - SOLD OUT — Organizer image — Organizer image · 313 Presents

Concerts

Oct 3, 2026

Phoebe Bridgers - SOLD OUT

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

Detroit

Little Caesars Arena

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Theatre & musicals

Oct 3, 2026

Go Comedy! All-Star Showdown: an improvised game show in Ferndale

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.

Ferndale

Go Comedy! Improv Theater

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Viva Las Vegas with Frankie Moreno — Organizer image — Organizer image · Detroit Symphony Orchestra

Concerts

Oct 3, 2026

Viva Las Vegas with Frankie Moreno

Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s PNC Pops world premiere hits Orchestra Hall on Saturday, October 3, at 8 p.m. in Detroit: six-time Las Vegas Headliner of the Year Frankie Moreno and Dancing with the Stars pro Lacey Schwimmer team up, led by Principal Pops Conductor Enrico Lopez‑Yañez. Big Vegas hits with full orchestra. Tickets $25.95–$123.97.

Detroit

Orchestra Hall

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Alex Synclair presents: Captivate Me — Organizer image — Organizer image · Aretha's Jazz Café at Music Hall

Concerts

Oct 3, 2026

Alex Synclair presents: Captivate Me

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.

Detroit

Aretha's Jazz Café at Music Hall

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Concerts

Oct 3, 2026

Electric Feels: Indie Rock + Electronic Dance Party (18+)

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.

Detroit

Saint Andrew's Hall

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Dennett — Organizer image — Organizer image · The Majestic Theatre and Magic Stick

Arts & culture

Oct 3, 2026

Dennett

Dennett plays a club set on Saturday, October 3, at 9 p.m. at the Magic Stick in Detroit, with OkayJake, MINDTAKE, and Synth Sirena. 18+; tickets available.

Detroit

Magic Stick

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Theatre & musicals

Oct 3, 2026

Late Night House Party: looser, bolder improv at Go Comedy! in Ferndale

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.

Ferndale

Go Comedy! Improv Theater

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Theatre & musicals

Oct 3, 2026

Mixtape Friendship 5000: your songs become the improv show at Planet Ant

Your songs become the show. Mixtape Friendship 5000 kicks off with a friendly music chat at Planet Ant Theatre, 2357 Caniff Street in Hamtramck, on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 10:30 p.m., then veteran Detroit improvisers and a killer opening group turn it into comedy. Tickets are $7.

Hamtramck

Planet Ant Theatre

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Auto Heritage Tour

Ballet Folklorico de Detroit: Mexican folk dance at the DIA

Black History by the People that Lived It: Downtown Detroit Walking Tour

Eureka Day: Jonathan Spector's Tony-winning play gets its Michigan premiere at Detroit Public Theatre

The Sounding Room: Battle Elf

Detroit Social Walk Club – Riverwalk walk

Detroit City FC vs Birmingham Legion FC

RE/STRICT Film Festival: a 21+ film fest at Planet Ant in Hamtramck

Sex Pistols (Steve Jones, Paul Cook, Glen Matlock) feat. Frank Carter

Benjamin Tod & Lost Dog Street Band

Phoebe Bridgers - SOLD OUT

Go Comedy! All-Star Showdown: an improvised game show in Ferndale

Viva Las Vegas with Frankie Moreno

Alex Synclair presents: Captivate Me

Electric Feels: Indie Rock + Electronic Dance Party (18+)

Dennett

Late Night House Party: looser, bolder improv at Go Comedy! in Ferndale

Mixtape Friendship 5000: your songs become the improv show at Planet Ant

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