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Edsel & Eleanor Ford House’s Maker Studio hosts a beginner-friendly basket weaving class on Saturday, October 31, at 10 a.m. at Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores. You’ll make a square-to-round table topper with red or green leather handles.
Ford House

An anniversary brunch bringing together MOCAD’s artists, members, and community.
MOCAD

Detroit Symphony Orchestra throws a family-friendly Halloween concert on Saturday, October 31, at 11 a.m. at Orchestra Hall in Detroit. Expect spooky classical favorites and a kids’ costume contest; free activities run 9:30–11 a.m., and tickets are $21–$42.
Orchestra Hall

Insane Clown Posse brings Hallowicked 2026 on Saturday, October 31, at 3 p.m. at Masonic Temple Detroit in Detroit. The hometown duo’s over-the-top theatrical show and Faygo showers make this Halloween tradition its own beast. Tickets required.
Masonic Temple Detroit

80s DJs David AP and John Beltran throw an ’80s Halloween party on Saturday, October 31, at 8 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. Costumes encouraged; $5 cover.
MotorCity Wine

Sweeping Promises brings a post-punk Halloween show to PJ's Lager House in Detroit on Saturday, October 31, at 8 p.m., with Rat Paws and Quitters. Tickets are $18 advance, $20 at the door.
PJ's Lager House

Detroit Shipping Company throws an all-night Halloween party on Saturday, October 31, at 10 p.m. in Detroit: VRS takes over Grave Rave until 6 a.m. Heavy bass, dark energy, and immersive visuals. Tickets available.
Detroit Shipping Company

The Detroit Institute of Arts shows its 14th annual Ofrendas exhibition, Day of the Dead altars made by local artists and community members, September 26 through November 1, 2026, during museum hours. It's included with museum admission, which is free for residents of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties.
Detroit Institute of Arts – Special Exhibitions Central

COMPÁS (Center of Music & Performing Arts Southwest) hosts its Day of the Dead 5K and 10K at Patton Park in Southwest Detroit on Sunday, November 1, with the race starting at 9 a.m. sharp and money raised for COMPÁS youth performing arts. Registration is $55 for the 5K and $60 for the 10K until October 31 at 11:59 p.m.
Patton Park Recreation Center

On Sunday, November 1, at 2 p.m., the final day of the DIA's Ofrendas exhibition, the artists behind this year's altars talk about their meaning and inspiration in the Detroit Institute of Arts Lecture Hall, after members of the Mexican Consulate open with the history of Día de Muertos. Free with general admission.
Detroit Institute of Arts – Lecture Hall

Akeem Ali brings his rap show on The Texture Tour to The Majestic Theatre in Detroit on Sunday, November 1, at 7 p.m. He’s rolling in with Texture Tape III—slick metaphors over sultry production and a 70s-tinged persona. Tickets available through the venue.
The Majestic Theatre

Florida emo band Discord Theory brings their tour to PJ's Lager House in Detroit on Sunday, November 1, at 8 p.m., with local support TBA. $12 advance, $15 at the door; doors at 7; 18+ with ID or all ages with a parent or legal guardian 25+.
PJ's Lager House

Edsel & Eleanor Ford House hosts a storytime on Tuesday, November 3, at 10:30 a.m. at Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores, reading Doreen Cronin’s Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type with playtime after. Free tickets; reservations recommended.
Ford House

The Blasting Company plays the music of Over the Garden Wall on Wednesday, November 4, at 7 p.m. at Masonic Temple Detroit’s Jack White Theatre. They scored the series, blending American folk with Eastern European colors. Tickets available; all ages.
Masonic Temple Detroit

The Majestic Theatre and Magic Stick celebrate Lil Peep’s 30th birthday on Wednesday, November 4, at 7 p.m. at The Majestic Theatre in Detroit. A genre-blurring emo-rap figure from the SoundCloud era; tickets available, all ages.
The Majestic Theatre

Rodney Heard Jr. and Eric Crawford from Great Lakes National Cemetery lead a free veterans seminar on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms. Topic: burial and cemetery benefits in Michigan.
Grosse Pointe War Memorial

Chat Pile brings death-grunge/sludge industrial to The Majestic Theatre in Detroit on Thursday, November 5, at 6:30 p.m., with Soul Glo and Shallowater. All ages.
The Majestic Theatre

Detroit Symphony Orchestra plays a French program on Thursday, November 5, at 7:30 p.m. at Orchestra Hall in Detroit. Debussy, Dutilleux with cellist Zuill Bailey, Dalbavie, and Ravel are on the bill; tickets run $20.95–$110.25.
Orchestra Hall
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