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Gale Greenwood is a young painter who'll do anything to land a spot in a highly anticipated art exhibition. Max Wray's one-act drama plays Planet Ant Theatre, 2357 Caniff Street in Hamtramck, on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 8 p.m.. Tickets are $30 online or $35 at the door. Content note: the play deals with self-harm.
Planet Ant Theatre

Festival of Darkness takes over the Redford Theatre, 17360 Lahser Road in Detroit, on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 8 p.m.. It's a one-time community cinema event, and as the name says, it leans dark.
Redford Theatre

This is improv with the gloves off. Late Night House Party hits the Go Comedy! Improv Theater, 261 East Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 9:30 p.m., with Michigan's top improv comedians mixing short-form games and fully improvised scenes built on your suggestions. The vibes are edgy, the drinks are flowing, and it's recommended for adults.
Go Comedy! Improv Theater

Join the American Red Cross Parent & Child Aquatics program at the SDC Pool in Houghton for ages 6 months to 3 years. A parent must accompany the child in the water. The course helps children become comfortable with water and teaches swimming readiness, while providing important water safety information for parents.
Student Development Complex (SDC), Pool

Join the American Red Cross Preschool Aquatics group swim lessons for 4-5 year olds at the Student Development Complex (SDC) Pool in Houghton. A parent must be in the water with each child to help them learn basic swimming skills and water safety.
Student Development Complex (SDC), Pool

Eastern Market Detroit Lions Tailgate (Sept. 27) — sports event at Eastern Market, 2934 Russell, Detroit, 48207, United States, Detroit.
Eastern Market, 2934 Russell, Detroit, 48207, United States

Yoga with Adria Moses at MOCAD, Detroit.
MOCAD

St. Joseph's Ocktoberfest — event at DeSales Park, 1940 Gratiot Ave, Detroit, 48027, United States, Detroit.
DeSales Park, 1940 Gratiot Ave, Detroit, 48027, United States

Sunday Market 2026 — event at Eastern Market, 2934 Russell, Detroit, 48207, United States, Detroit.
Eastern Market, 2934 Russell, Detroit, 48207, United States

Christine Rocas leads a ballet masterclass in the Masterclass Series at the Peter Martin Wege Theatre, 341 Ellsworth SW in Grand Rapids, on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 10 a.m.. If ballet is your world, it's a one-time chance to see her work up close.
Peter Martin Wege Theatre, 341 Ellsworth SW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49403, United States

A gentle community movement session in the early fall sunshine.
Campus Martius Park

Fall views of the Keweenaw landscape and Portage Waterway.
Mont Ripley Ski Area

A sparkling-wine brunch by the Detroit River, with a view of the women’s match-racing championship finals.
Bayview Yacht Club

JETS VS LIONS — sports event at Ford Field, Detroit.
Ford Field

The Broadway tour of The Notebook, the musical, takes the stage at Detroit’s Fisher Theatre in New Center on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 1 p.m.. Tickets are sold through Broadway in Detroit.
Fisher Theatre

Heart of the Work is an annual awards event held in Ferndale, presented this year as a drag show celebrating community. Eight outstanding community members and collectives are honored for contributing to a safer, more affirming Michigan LGBTQ+ environment.
Affirmations Gallery, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220

The Senate Theater screens Handmade Future on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 1:40 p.m. at 6424 Michigan Avenue in Detroit. An easy trip to the movies on Michigan Avenue.
Senate Theater

On Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 2 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.
The Purple Rose Theatre
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