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Eastern Market hosts First Wednesdays on Wednesday, November 4, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Eastern Market in Detroit. Expect music, food, drinks, and art with that open-air market energy.
Eastern Market

Wise Guys Chess Club hosts Wisdom Wednesdays on Wednesday, November 4, at 6 p.m. at Robert C. Valade Park in Detroit. It’s free for all ages, with free lessons from 6–7:30 p.m.
Robert C. Valade Park

Shelly Smith brings ON HOLD to the Planet Ant Black Box, 2357 Caniff Street in Hamtramck, on Friday, November 6, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. The hour-long roller coaster zips between standup, original songs, satire and sketch as Shelly tries to live her dang life and tell some jokes without technology getting in the way.
Planet Ant Theatre

All Things Detroit’s holiday shopping takeover lands Sunday, November 8, at 10 a.m. at Eastern Market Sheds 3, 4 & 5 in Detroit. Browse 200+ small businesses for handmade, one-of-a-kind gifts; general admission is $7 at the door, or go VIP for $15 online with early entry.
Eastern Market Sheds 3, 4 & 5, Detroit, 48207, United States

Eastern Market Partnership hosts a free, hybrid workshop in the Drop-In Series: Beyond the Product on Monday, November 9, at 5:30 p.m. at Eastern Market Shed 5 in Detroit. It’s front-of-house focused—guest service, reading the room, and real-time response—with dinner for in-person attendees.
Eastern Market, Shed 5, 2810 Russell St., Detroit, MI, 48207

Detroit Historical Society leads a guided tour on Saturday, November 14, at 1 p.m. at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum in Detroit. Tickets available online.
Dossin Great Lakes Museum

Eastern Market Partnership’s Happy Hour in the Market kicks off Monday, November 16, at 5:30 p.m. at Eastern Market’s Shed 5 in Detroit. Connect with farmers, makers, and food entrepreneurs over music and mocktails. Tickets available online.
Eastern Market, Shed 5, 2810 Russell St., Detroit, MI, 48207

Eastern Market Partnership hosts a Detroit Lions tailgate on Sunday, November 22, at 8 a.m. at Eastern Market in Detroit. Proceeds support their mission.
Eastern Market, 2934 Russell, Detroit, 48207, United States

Eastern Market Partnership hosts a special Thanksgiving Tuesday Market on Tuesday, November 24, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Eastern Market in Detroit. It’s focused on food vendors—stock up for the holiday table.
Eastern Market, 2934 Russell, Detroit, 48207, United States

Amplify’s Grand Opening is Wednesday, November 25, at 7 p.m. in Hamtramck. This room’s been a music venue for nearly 50 years; new owners Maggie and Zack launch a multi-genre platform—tickets available.
Amplify

The S3 Turkey Trot (10K/5K/1 mile) is on Thursday, November 26, at Huntington Place in Detroit. A 40+ year tradition with costumes and “The Parade before The Parade” vibe. Tickets/registration available online.
Huntington Place

The Parade Company celebrates the 100th America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White on Thursday, November 26, 2026, in Detroit at Huntington Place and along Woodward. Expect colorful floats, giant balloons, and marching bands all day.
Huntington Place

The Parade Company's 44th annual Turkey Trot kicks off at 7:30 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026, at Griswold and Fort downtown, with the 10K and 5K running up Woodward on the parade route, and thousands of runners doing it in costume. Register on RunSignUp; the Mashed Potato Mile is $35 through November 24.
Downtown Detroit (start: Griswold St. and Fort St.; finish: Atwater St. behind Huntington Place)

Eastern Market Partnership hosts a Detroit Lions tailgate on Thursday, November 26, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Eastern Market in Detroit. Proceeds support Eastern Market’s operations and local food businesses.
Eastern Market, 2934 Russell, Detroit, 48207, United States

Matt Besser, a co-founder of modern improv, brings improv4humans to Planet Ant Theatre in Hamtramck on Friday, November 27, 2026, at 8 p.m. He’s joined by Tim Meadows and Danielle Schneider for a night of top-notch improv comedy.
Planet Ant Theatre

Second City Mainstage alum Nate Varrone brings stand-up to Planet Ant Theatre, 2357 Caniff Street in Hamtramck, on Saturday, November 28, 2026, at 8 p.m., on the Midwest leg of his Interesting Perspectives Tour. He's written for the Emmy-nominated Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out The News and turned up in The Bear.
Planet Ant Theatre

Eastern Market Partnership brings back Holiday Market on Sunday, November 29, at 10 a.m. at Eastern Market in Detroit. The Sunday market spotlights Michigan‑made gifts—clothing, art, jewelry, and beauty products.
Eastern Market, 2934 Russell, Detroit, 48207, United States

Eastern Market Partnership’s Holiday Sunday Market opens on Sunday, December 6, at 10 a.m. at Eastern Market in Detroit. Expect Michigan-made gifts from clothing and art to jewelry.
Eastern Market, 2934 Russell, Detroit, 48207, United States
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