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Spooky Spirits: A 21+ Halloween costume bash at the Detroit Zoo ↗

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Theatre & musicals

Oct 14, 2026

Fisk for Footlights at Grosse Pointe Theatre

Fisk for Footlights comes to Grosse Pointe Theatre, 15001 East Jefferson Avenue in Grosse Pointe Park, on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 6 p.m.. It happens just once, so put it on your calendar if you're interested.

Grosse Pointe Park

Grosse Pointe Theatre

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Theatre & musicals

Oct 14, 2026

We Wear Pink: an all women and non-binary improv show at Go Comedy! in Ferndale

We Wear Pink brings women and non-binary improvisers to the Go Comedy! Improv Theater, 261 East Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. The mission: bring these performers together for empowerment, bonding, performance and a richer improv community.

Ferndale

Go Comedy! Improv Theater

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Alexander Zonjic — Organizer image — Organizer image · Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe

Music & concerts

Oct 15, 2026

Alexander Zonjic

Alexander Zonjic, a multi-award-winning flutist from Windsor, Ontario, with strong ties to Detroit, performs at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms. Known for his smooth jazz and R&B influenced music, he has released albums through his own label and achieved chart success with hits like “Motor City Sway.”

Grosse Pointe Farms

Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

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LGBTQ+

Oct 15, 2026

Trans Men’s/Masc Lounge

Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center and Stand With Trans host a support and community space for trans men and trans masc folks on Thursday, October 15, at 6 p.m., in Rooms 201 and 202 at Affirmations in Ferndale. Free to join with a quick registration form.

Ferndale

Affirmations Rooms 201 and 202, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220

6:00 PMFree admission

Trivia Night (October) – ’80s Theme — Organizer image — Organizer image · Edsel & Eleanor Ford House

Festivals & community

Oct 15, 2026

Trivia Night (October) – ’80s Theme

Edsel & Eleanor Ford House’s ’80s-themed Trivia Night is Thursday, October 15, at 6 p.m. at Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores — and it’s sold out.

Grosse Pointe Shores

Ford House

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“Art Deco World” with Max Chavez – 2026 Lecture Series — Organizer image — Organizer image · Preservation Detroit tours

Arts & culture

Oct 15, 2026

“Art Deco World” with Max Chavez – 2026 Lecture Series

Chicago-based author and architecture historian Max Chavez gives a book talk on his new release, “Art Deco World,” on Thursday, October 15, at 6:30 p.m. at Book Suey in Hamtramck. Hear a fresh take on Art Deco from the author himself.

Hamtramck

Book Suey

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We Run 313 5K/10K Thursday Run — Organizer image — Organizer image · Detroit Riverfront Conservancy

Outdoors & nature

Oct 15, 2026

We Run 313 5K/10K Thursday Run

We Run 313 leads an intermediate group run on Thursday, October 15, at 6:30 p.m. at Robert C. Valade Park in Detroit. Pick 3.1 or 6.1 miles—both groups finish together.

Detroit

Robert C. Valade Park

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LGBTQ+

Oct 15, 2026

Writing Group

Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center hosts a virtual writing group on Thursday, October 15, at 6:45 p.m., online via Affirmations in Ferndale. Connect with fellow writers and share works-in-progress. Free with registration.

Ferndale

Affirmations

6:45 PMFree admission

Theatre & musicals

Oct 15, 2026

An Evening in the Comedy Cauldron: a witches' night out at Go Comedy! in Ferndale

It's a witches' night out! Comedy troupe The Weirdos Mister invoke the spirit of cult classic The Craft at the Go Comedy! Improv Theater, 261 East Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., and it's all improvised. Tarot readings follow the show, and spooky cocktails flow all night.

Ferndale

Go Comedy! Improv Theater

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Theatre & musicals

Oct 15, 2026

Julia’s Super Sick Totally Gay Comedy Night: local LGBT+ stand-up in Ferndale

A little stand-up curious? Local comedian Julia Lynn Marsh serves up an hour of hot local talent at the Go Comedy! Improv Theater, 261 East Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 9 p.m., with hilarious jokes from local LGBT+ comedians. Straight audiences are encouraged to come out, you know, for a night of comedy.

Ferndale

Go Comedy! Improv Theater

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Theatre & musicals

Oct 17, 2026

Stop Kiss at Grosse Pointe Theatre

Grosse Pointe Theatre stages Stop Kiss on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at 15001 East Jefferson Avenue in Grosse Pointe Park. With six performances in the run, you've got options.

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Grosse Pointe Theatre

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Maybe Happy Ending plays the Fisher Theatre for nearly two weeks — Organizer image — Organizer image · Broadway in Detroit / ATG

Theatre & musicals

Oct 20, 2026

Maybe Happy Ending plays the Fisher Theatre for nearly two weeks

Maybe Happy Ending takes the stage at Detroit's Fisher Theatre, 3011 West Grand Boulevard, on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. The title already asks the question, and the show sticks around the Fisher for almost two weeks. Tickets are sold through the official box office with ATG Tickets.

Detroit

Fisher Theatre

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Detroit Social Walk Club — Organizer image — Organizer image · Detroit Riverfront Conservancy

Outdoors & nature

Oct 22, 2026

Detroit Social Walk Club

Detroit Social Walk Club leads a women’s walk on Thursday, October 22, at 6:30 p.m., starting at Cullen Plaza along the Detroit Riverwalk in Detroit. It’s the city’s largest all-women’s walking club; register through the link they provide.

Detroit

Cullen Plaza

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Cinema & screenings

Oct 22, 2026

Shortbus at 20: John Cameron Mitchell's live commentary screening at Planet Ant

John Cameron Mitchell comes to Planet Ant Theatre, 2357 Caniff Street in Hamtramck, on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 7 p.m. to celebrate 20 years of Shortbus with a live, in-person commentary screening full of behind-the-scenes stories. The night wraps with a Q&A and music. The film follows New Yorkers who converge at an infamous underground salon.

Hamtramck

Planet Ant Theatre

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Theatre & musicals

Oct 22, 2026

Amalgamation: the Community Sketch Show at Go Comedy! in Ferndale

Go Comedy! Improv Theater, 261 East Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, hosts Amalgamation on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. It's the bi-monthly Community Sketch Show that anyone can submit to, even you: a one-night-only mashup of original sketches, comedic voices, styles and delightful chaos.

Ferndale

Go Comedy! Improv Theater

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Fold & Relax Origami — Organizer image — Organizer image · Grosse Pointe War Memorial

Festivals & community

Oct 23, 2026

Fold & Relax Origami

Artist Andrew Sigman leads a guided origami workshop on Friday, October 23, at 5 p.m. at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms. Step-by-step, all ages, calming and focused. Registration required.

Grosse Pointe Farms

Grosse Pointe War Memorial

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Tonight's Conversation: Live & Uncut — Organizer image — Organizer image · Huntington Place

Arts & culture

Oct 24, 2026

Tonight's Conversation: Live & Uncut

Tonight’s Conversation brings its audience-driven Live & Uncut talk show to Huntington Place in Detroit on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Expect mic-in-hand audience Q&A, real stories, and throwback R&B energy — tickets required.

Detroit

Huntington Place

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Family fun

Oct 24, 2026

Queer Parent Pop-Up

Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center hosts the Queer Parent Pop-Up on Saturday, October 24, at 10 a.m. at the Affirmations Intergenerational Community Room in Ferndale. Kids are welcome, especially ages 6–12. It’s free with advance registration.

Ferndale

Affirmations Intergenerational Community Room, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220

10:00 AMFree admission

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Spooky Spirits: A 21+ Halloween costume bash at the Detroit Zoo ↗

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Fisk for Footlights at Grosse Pointe Theatre

We Wear Pink: an all women and non-binary improv show at Go Comedy! in Ferndale

Alexander Zonjic

Trans Men’s/Masc Lounge

Trivia Night (October) – ’80s Theme

“Art Deco World” with Max Chavez – 2026 Lecture Series

We Run 313 5K/10K Thursday Run

Writing Group

An Evening in the Comedy Cauldron: a witches' night out at Go Comedy! in Ferndale

Julia’s Super Sick Totally Gay Comedy Night: local LGBT+ stand-up in Ferndale

Stop Kiss at Grosse Pointe Theatre

Maybe Happy Ending plays the Fisher Theatre for nearly two weeks

Detroit Social Walk Club

Shortbus at 20: John Cameron Mitchell's live commentary screening at Planet Ant

Amalgamation: the Community Sketch Show at Go Comedy! in Ferndale

Fold & Relax Origami

Tonight's Conversation: Live & Uncut

Queer Parent Pop-Up

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What are you in the mood for?

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