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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 Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., at 3960 Third Avenue in Detroit. The run has 22 performances.
Detroit Public Theatre

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

Boy Harsher plays a concert on Thursday, October 1, at 7 p.m. at The Majestic Theatre in Detroit, with Choir Boy and Evanora Unlimited on the bill. Tickets available; all ages.
The Majestic Theatre

'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

Brendan Roney leads a talk on Belle Isle’s history on Thursday, October 1, at 6:30 p.m. at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum in Detroit. The event is sold out and digs into the island’s layered past and the turns that shaped Detroit.
Dossin Great Lakes Museum

We Run 313 leads an intermediate run on Thursday, October 1, at 6:30 p.m. at Robert C. Valade Park in Detroit: pick 5K or 10K, split into two groups and finish together.
Robert C. Valade Park

DJ Moppy spins on Thursday, October 1, at 6 p.m. at Detroit Shipping Company in Detroit as part of Open House Thursday. If you’re into DJ sets, this one’s for you.
Detroit Shipping Company

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

Detroit Historical Society hosts a free evening on Thursday, October 1, 2026, starting at 5 p.m. at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum in Detroit. Explore maritime exhibits, and catch Brendan Roney’s Beautiful Belle Isle: Our Island Jewel talk at 6:30 p.m.; registration required for the lecture.
Dossin Great Lakes Museum

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

The Henry Ford marks National Manufacturing Day on Thursday, October 1, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Ford Rouge Factory Tour in Dearborn. Members save 15% on tour tickets.
Ford Rouge Factory Tour

Michigan men's tennis hosted M15 Ann Arbor on Thursday, October 1, 2026 in Ann Arbor.
University of Michigan

The Ark's Open Stage offers performers the chance to showcase their talents for eight minutes or two songs. Names are drawn to determine the performance order, creating a supportive environment for musicians to practice live performance or simply enjoy playing for an audience.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Chelsea Wolfe brings her DARK World Tour to Detroit on Wednesday, September 30, at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple Detroit’s Jack White Theatre. With Jonathan Hultén. Tickets available.
Masonic Temple Detroit

GLU brings back Ride Slow., a denim + desire sapphic social, on Wednesday, September 30, at 7 p.m. at Detroit Shipping Company in Detroit. Expect music, interactive moments, and a Black Pride kickoff vibe; WLW, 27+, tickets $35.
Detroit Shipping Company

The Jacob Hart Piano Duo performs at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor, presenting special piano pieces.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Wise Guys Chess Club hosts a chess night on Wednesday, September 30, at 6 p.m. at Robert C. Valade Park in Detroit. It’s free, with complimentary lessons from 6–7:30 p.m. for all ages and levels.
Robert C. Valade Park
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