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Neoliberal Loops Gallery Exhibit - Rozsa Art Galleries — Organizer image — Organizer image · Michigan Technological University

Arts & culture

Nov 5, 2026

Neoliberal Loops Gallery Exhibit - Rozsa Art Galleries

Emma C. Johnson's Neoliberal Loops project explores neoliberalism, postfeminism, and economic precarity through diverse media at the Rozsa Art Galleries. The exhibit runs from September 18 to November 6, 2026, in Houghton, inviting reflection on capitalism and representation.

Houghton

Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts, Rozsa Art Galleries

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Bastard: a family dramedy at the Purple Rose Theatre in Chelsea — Organizer image — Organizer image · The Purple Rose Theatre

Theatre & musicals

Nov 5, 2026

Bastard: a family dramedy at the Purple Rose Theatre in Chelsea

On Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 3 p.m., the Purple Rose Theatre in Chelsea (137 Park Street) stages Bastard, Devin Scillian's dramedy about two brothers who share nothing but a last name: an aging country rocker and a buttoned-down financial whiz. Their mother's death reopens old wounds, and a new one could tear the family apart. Heads-up: adult language and subject matter.

Chelsea

The Purple Rose Theatre

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Cinema & screenings

Nov 5, 2026

Poetas Campesinos at the Macomb Center's Mexican Film Festival

The Macomb Center for the Performing Arts screens Poetas Campesinos on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 4 p.m. as part of its Mexican Film Festival, at 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township. The screening is one of the center's Day of the Dead programs.

Clinton Township

Macomb Center for the Performing Arts

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Sam Schneider — Organizer image — Organizer image · The Lark Theater

Music & concerts

Nov 5, 2026

Sam Schneider

Live music performance by Sam Schneider and Flatbreads at The Lark Lounge in Cheboygan, Michigan.

Cheboygan

The Lark Lounge, 252 N. Huron Street, Cheboygan, MI, 49721

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Adult ArtMaking Workshop: Block Weaving — Organizer image — Organizer image · Cranbrook Art Museum

Festivals & community

Nov 5, 2026

Adult ArtMaking Workshop: Block Weaving

Cranbrook Art Museum hosts a two-hour Block Weaving workshop on Thursday, November 5, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Cranbrook Art Museum, Art Lab in Bloomfield Hills. A relaxing, color-and-texture-focused weaving on a wooden block frame ready to hang. $25 per participant, ages 16+, preregistration required, materials provided.

Bloomfield Hills

Cranbrook Art Museum, Art Lab, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304, United States

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LGBTQ+

Nov 5, 2026

Trans Men’s/Masc Lounge

Affirmations and Stand With Trans host a support and community space on Thursday, November 5, at 6 p.m. in Rooms 201 and 202 at Affirmations in Ferndale. Free, registration required.

Ferndale

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

6:00 PMFree admission

“Cheers, Queers!” Happy Hour — Organizer image — Organizer image · Grand Rapids Trans Foundation

LGBTQ+

Nov 5, 2026

“Cheers, Queers!” Happy Hour

GR Trans Foundation and GR Pride Center host a casual meet-and-greet on Thursday, November 5, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Vivant Brewery + Spirits in Grand Rapids. A welcoming hang for West Michigan’s trans and queer community, with free entry and $2 off all beverages for attendees.

Grand Rapids

Vivant Brewery + Spirits, 925 Cherry St SE, Grand Rapids, 49506, United States

6:00 PMFree admission

Concerts

Nov 5, 2026

The String Cheese Incident: Just Keep Spinning Tour

The String Cheese Incident plays the Just Keep Spinning Tour on Thursday, November 5, at 6 p.m. at The Fillmore Detroit in Detroit. It’s a tour stop at a storied venue.

Detroit

The Fillmore Detroit

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VetConnect Seminar Series: Great Lakes National Cemetery — Organizer image — Organizer image · Grosse Pointe War Memorial

Festivals & community

Nov 5, 2026

VetConnect Seminar Series: Great Lakes National Cemetery

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 Farms

Grosse Pointe War Memorial

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LGBTQ+

Nov 5, 2026

Writing Group (Online)

Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center hosts an online Writing Group on Thursday, November 5, at 6:45 p.m., organized from Ferndale. Trade ideas with fellow writers or share works-in-progress—free with registration.

Ferndale

Affirmations

6:45 PMFree admission

Music & concerts

Nov 5, 2026

MUSIC: Hullabaloo

Hullabaloo is a music event held at 2070 W. Stadium Blvd in Ann Arbor. It is part of the local music scene, featuring performances by musicians.

Ann Arbor

2070 W.Stadium Blvd Ann Arbor, MI 48105

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NHL: Vegas Golden Knights at Detroit Red Wings — Organizer image — Organizer image · Michael Barera · CC BY-SA 4.0

Sports & fitness

Nov 5, 2026

NHL: Vegas Golden Knights at Detroit Red Wings

The Detroit Red Wings host the Vegas Golden Knights in an NHL regular-season game on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Red Wings have won 11 Stanley Cups, most recently in 2008. Tickets are on the Red Wings’ official site.

Detroit

Little Caesars Arena

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SIX: The Musical: six days at the Fisher Theatre — Organizer image — Organizer image · Broadway in Detroit / ATG

Theatre & musicals

Nov 5, 2026

SIX: The Musical: six days at the Fisher Theatre

SIX: The Musical takes the stage at Detroit's Fisher Theatre, 3011 West Grand Boulevard, on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. Fittingly, the show is in town for six days. Tickets are sold through the official box office with ATG Tickets.

Detroit

Fisher Theatre

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Opera

Nov 5, 2026

Tosca at the Detroit Opera House

Tosca takes the stage at the Detroit Opera House, 1526 Broadway Street in Detroit, on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. It's live opera in Detroit's opera house, with three performances in the run to choose from.

Detroit

Detroit Opera House

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Charu Suri Performance at Cliff Bell’s — Organizer image — Organizer image · Cliff Bell’s

Concerts

Nov 5, 2026

Charu Suri Performance at Cliff Bell’s

Charu Suri, the pianist and composer known for pioneering 'raga jazz' by blending Indian ragas with traditional jazz, performs in Detroit at Cliff Bell’s. Her latest album, RAGS & RAGAS, achieved international success and numerous awards. The concert features her mood-invoking compositions that fuse musical traditions from India, Europe, and Africa.

Detroit

Cliff Bell’s

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Theatre & musicals

Nov 5, 2026

Bastard: a family dramedy at the Purple Rose Theatre in Chelsea

On Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., the Purple Rose Theatre in Chelsea (137 Park Street) stages Bastard, Devin Scillian's dramedy about two brothers who share nothing but a last name: an aging country rocker and a buttoned-down financial whiz. Their mother's death reopens old wounds, and a new one could tear the family apart. Heads-up: adult language and subject matter.

Chelsea

The Purple Rose Theatre

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Theatre & musicals

Nov 5, 2026

Come From Away at Farmers Alley Theatre in Kalamazoo

Come From Away takes the stage at Farmers Alley Theatre, 221 Farmers Alley in Kalamazoo, on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. With fifteen performances in the run, there's plenty of time to plan a theater night in Kalamazoo.

Kalamazoo

Farmers Alley Theatre

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Ballets Jazz Montréal at the Wharton Center in East Lansing — Organizer image — Organizer image · Wharton Center for Performing Arts

Ballet & dance

Nov 5, 2026

Ballets Jazz Montréal at the Wharton Center in East Lansing

Ballets Jazz Montréal takes the stage at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. Dance and music in one evening, one night only.

East Lansing

Wharton Center for Performing Arts

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Neoliberal Loops Gallery Exhibit - Rozsa Art Galleries

Bastard: a family dramedy at the Purple Rose Theatre in Chelsea

Poetas Campesinos at the Macomb Center's Mexican Film Festival

Sam Schneider

Adult ArtMaking Workshop: Block Weaving

Trans Men’s/Masc Lounge

“Cheers, Queers!” Happy Hour

The String Cheese Incident: Just Keep Spinning Tour

VetConnect Seminar Series: Great Lakes National Cemetery

Writing Group (Online)

MUSIC: Hullabaloo

NHL: Vegas Golden Knights at Detroit Red Wings

SIX: The Musical: six days at the Fisher Theatre

Tosca at the Detroit Opera House

Charu Suri Performance at Cliff Bell’s

Bastard: a family dramedy at the Purple Rose Theatre in Chelsea

Come From Away at Farmers Alley Theatre in Kalamazoo

Ballets Jazz Montréal at the Wharton Center in East Lansing

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