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The Henry Ford’s showcase film, Detroit: The City of Hot Rods & Muscle Cars, runs daily from Thursday, January 1, 2026, through Thursday, December 31, 2026, at the Giant Screen Experience at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in Dearborn. See Detroit’s hot rod and muscle car culture on a massive screen. Tickets available.
Giant Screen Experience, Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

The Henry Ford runs Blue Whales: Return of the Giants daily at the Giant Screen Experience at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in Dearborn from Thursday, January 1, 2026, through Thursday, December 31, 2026. Giant-screen immersion into blue whales, with select 3D showtimes and closed captioning available on request.
Giant Screen Experience, Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

The Henry Ford’s temporary collections spotlight runs Saturday, February 7, 2026, through Sunday, January 31, 2027, at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in Dearborn. Centered on Mrs. Jackson’s memoir, it shows how everyday people can preserve and share family stories. Free for members or with museum admission.
Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

The Henry Ford’s exhibition Handmade: The Crafting of America runs Saturday, March 21, 2026, through Monday, January 18, 2027, at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in Dearborn. It traces American craft from practical roots to bold contemporary work. Free for members; included with museum admission.
Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

The Henry Ford runs daily screenings of the T. REX documentary from Wednesday, September 2 through Thursday, December 31 at the Giant Screen Experience in Dearborn. Built with top tyrannosaur scientists and VFX artists, with select 3D showtimes and closed captioning available on request.
Giant Screen Experience, Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

Bright Eyes plays Monday, October 5, at 6:30 p.m. at The Majestic Theatre in Detroit. The indie trio of Conor Oberst, Mike Mogis, and Nate Walcott brings a catalog that’s seeped into pop culture, with Lullaby For The Working Class also on the bill. Tickets required.
The Majestic Theatre

After eight weeks of improv classes, Go U! Improv Academy students take the stage. Their class show plays the Go Comedy! Improv Theater, 261 East Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, on Monday, October 5, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. Class shows span a few nights, so double-check you're buying tickets for the right one.
Go Comedy! Improv Theater

Edsel & Eleanor Ford House hosts Storytime: Stumpkin on Tuesday, October 6, at 10:30 a.m. at Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores—a read‑aloud of Lucy Ruth Cummins’ book with a pumpkin coloring activity. Best for ages 7 and under; it’s free, with reservations recommended.
Ford House

Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s monthly Legato Memory Café meets Tuesday, October 6, at 1:30 p.m. in the Robert A. and Maggie Allesee Rehearsal Hall at the Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center in Detroit. It’s free, with creative, social activities for people experiencing dementia and their care partners; registration is encouraged.
Robert A. and Maggie Allesee Rehearsal Hall, Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center

Comedian Roz Hernandez hosts a live comedy show and conversation about ghost stories and the paranormal on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s on Wayne State’s Detroit campus. Details on the organizer’s page.
St. Andrew's, Wayne State University

Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center runs a West Marches–style Dungeons & Dragons campaign for high schoolers on Tuesday, October 6, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Affirmations Intergenerational Community Room in Ferndale. Ages 14–18 play heroes in a world of adventure; it’s free with advance online registration.
Affirmations Intergenerational Community Room, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220

Award-winning chef, restaurateur, and author Tanya Holland sits down with WDET’s Ann Delisi on Tuesday, October 6, at 6 p.m. at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation’s Museum Plaza in Dearborn. Food is the starting point for stories about culture and community. Tickets available from the organizer.
Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

Detroit Shipping Company hosts an open mic on Tuesday, October 6, at 8 p.m. in Detroit. Bring stand-up, a song, spoken word—even a mini talk—plus drink specials and solid food.
Detroit Shipping Company

Wayne State University Theatre and Dance stages this comedy on Wednesday, October 7, at 2 p.m. at the Hilberry Gateway in Detroit. Suburban Philly, Black elite, and family/romantic chaos—sharp, fast, funny. Tickets available online.
Hilberry Gateway

The Grosse Pointe War Memorial hosts a community evening on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms: meet local clubs and nonprofits, plus a 6–7 p.m. keynote with Priya Parker and moderator Ann Delisi. If community-building is your thing, this is for you; separate registration required for the keynote.
The War Memorial

The GUD Band is a live music group from Detroit known for blending soul, blues, and jazz into their energetic performances. Their style incorporates R&B, funk, soul, gospel, and modern hits to create a fresh yet nostalgic sound.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center hosts a queer fantasy book club on Wednesday, October 7, at 6:30 p.m. in the Affirmations Board Room in Ferndale. It’s a welcoming space with structure for newcomers and die-hard fans alike; free to join with registration.
Affirmations Board Room, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220

Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center hosts the Stonewall Run Club on Wednesday, October 7, at 6:30 p.m., starting at Affirmations in Ferndale. Choose a 5K or 10K; even weeks finish at Soho, odd weeks at Sidecar Slider Bar. Weather call is made by 11 a.m. Wednesday.
Affirmations
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