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Susan Werner has established herself as one of the most innovative songwriters over her twenty-five year career, showcasing her skills on guitar and piano alongside a graduate degree in voice. Based in Chicago, her work spans genres from acoustic folk to Gershwin-style compositions, gospel, Cuban son, and New Orleans junk piano.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

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.
Planet Ant Theatre

Michigan field hockey hosts Northwestern on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at noon in Ann Arbor. Ticket info is on mgoblue.com, Michigan’s official athletics site.
University of Michigan

Michigan men's soccer hosts Portland on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 2 p.m. in Ann Arbor. Ticket info is on mgoblue.com, Michigan’s official athletics site.
University of Michigan

Detroit Harvest Fest screens Hotel Transylvania on Sunday, October 4, 2–4 p.m., on the DTE Summit lawn at Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park, sponsored by Huron-Clinton Metroparks. Check the Detroit Harvest Fest site for admission details.
Detroit Harvest Fest at Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park

Phil Ogilvie's Rhythm Kings (P.O.R.K.) perform at the Zal Gaz Grotto Club in Ann Arbor. The band specializes in rhythm and blues, soul, and jazz with energetic live performances.
Zal Gaz Grotto Club, 2070 W Stadium Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, USA

Performance by The NOW Trio featuring Travis Aukerman at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. The event focuses on jazz and improvisation, highlighting the collaborative energy of the musicians.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Lindsay Lou, known as the Queen of festivals, is a singer-songwriter and musician from Michigan who now resides in Nashville. She tours with her Queen of Time Band and acoustic Honey Moon Trio. Her latest project, Bluegrass Women, highlights bluegrass classics written by women throughout the genre's history.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

The Paul Keller Orchestra performs live with vocalist Sara D'Angelo in Ann Arbor at 2070 W. Stadium Blvd. The event features a collaborative musical concert with orchestral and vocal performances.
2070 W.Stadium Blvd Ann Arbor, MI 48105

It's the longest-running improv show in Detroit. The legendary Planet Ant Home Team takes the Black Box stage at Planet Ant Theatre, 2357 Caniff Street in Hamtramck, on Monday, October 5, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., with openers from the Planet Ant Farm Team and a featured guest troupe. Tickets are $10, and The Ant Jam follows right after.
Planet Ant Theatre

Copeland presents an intimate evening in Ann Arbor featuring their latest album, Blushing. This 11-track record reflects the band's musical growth and stylistic development, blending multiple genres into their distinctive sound.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

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

The Easy Street Jazz Band performs live in Ann Arbor at 2070 W. Stadium Blvd. The band delivers light and catchy jazz music, offering a pleasant experience for jazz enthusiasts.
2070 W.Stadium Blvd Ann Arbor, MI 48105

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

An evening of euchre card games takes place at the Zal Gaz Grotto Club in Ann Arbor.
Zal Gaz Grotto Club, 2070 W Stadium Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, USA

Gregory Alan Isakov, born in South Africa and now based in Colorado, is a horticulturist and musician known for his six full-length indie rock and folk albums. His latest release, Appaloosa Bones, received critical acclaim. Isakov tours with his band and has performed with several US national symphony orchestras. He also runs a small farm in Boulder County.
Masonic Temple Theatre, 500 Temple St, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States

The Bad Plus is a band known for its unique sound and dynamic live performances over two decades. Now performing in a new piano-less lineup with founding members Reid Anderson and Dave King joined by Ben Monder and Chris Speed, the band embarks on a new creative chapter.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

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
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