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

Detroit Zoo · Royal Oak

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Arts & culture

Oct 18, 2026

Haunted Illusions starring David Caserta

David Caserta performs his Haunted Illusions show at 3 p.m. on Sunday, October 18, at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts in Clinton Township.

Clinton Township

Macomb Center for the Performing Arts

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The Whose Line Is It Anyway? Tour at the Midland Center for the Arts — Organizer image — Organizer image · Midland Center for the Arts

Arts & culture

Oct 18, 2026

The Whose Line Is It Anyway? Tour at the Midland Center for the Arts

The 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?' Tour stops at the Midland Center for the Arts, 1801 West Saint Andrews Road in Midland, on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 3 p.m.. It's a one-night stop, so sort out your tickets early if you want in.

Midland

Midland Center for the Arts

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Arts & culture

Oct 18, 2026

Sphinx Virtuosi and J'Nai Bridges: a bold new Damien Geter song cycle with UMS

The Sphinx Virtuosi play Ann Arbor on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 4 p.m., presented by UMS (University Musical Society), and American mezzo-soprano J'Nai Bridges joins them for a bold new song cycle by Damien Geter. Expect newly commissioned works and reimagined classics about the country's ever-evolving story.

Ann Arbor

UMS (University Musical Society)

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HOME[sic] — Organizer image — Organizer image · The Berman Center for the Performing Arts

Arts & culture

Oct 18, 2026

HOME[sic]

HOME[sic], a movement-theater performance, is set for Sunday, October 18, at 7 p.m. at The Berman Center for the Performing Arts in West Bloomfield. It blends movement, illusion, and bold physicality to unpack homesickness and the fragile, shifting idea of home. Tickets available through the venue.

West Bloomfield

The Berman Center for the Performing Arts

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Arts & culture

Oct 19, 2026

Alton Brown at DeVos Performance Hall in Grand Rapids

Alton Brown takes the stage at DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe NW in Grand Rapids, on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. One night, one headliner: if you're a fan, here's your chance to see him live.

Grand Rapids

DeVos Performance Hall

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Production Arts / Behind the Scenes at the Midland Center for the Arts — Organizer image — Organizer image · Midland Center for the Arts

Arts & culture

Oct 20, 2026

Production Arts / Behind the Scenes at the Midland Center for the Arts

Get a look behind the curtain at the Midland Center for the Arts, 1801 West Saint Andrews Road in Midland, on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 6 p.m.. Production Arts / Behind the Scenes is all about the work that happens backstage to make a show happen.

Midland

Midland Center for the Arts

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Arts & culture

Oct 20, 2026

UMS 101: All About the Piano, a casual workshop in Ann Arbor

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of the piano? UMS 101: All About the Piano, a fun, casual 90-minute workshop from UMS (University Musical Society), takes place in Ann Arbor on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 6 p.m., with a professional piano tuner and a concert pianist as guest instructors.

Ann Arbor

UMS (University Musical Society)

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Safe Room — Special Screening with Director Haley Geffen — Organizer image — Organizer image · The Berman Center for the Performing Arts

Arts & culture

Oct 20, 2026

Safe Room — Special Screening with Director Haley Geffen

Temple Israel and The Berman Center for the Performing Arts host a special screening of director Haley Geffen’s new film Safe Room on Tuesday, October 20, at 6:30 p.m. at The Berman Center for the Performing Arts in West Bloomfield. Geffen will be present; the film runs 73 minutes. Tickets required.

West Bloomfield

The Berman Center for the Performing Arts

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Arts & culture

Oct 21, 2026

DIA Ofrenda Bus Trip: a Day of the Dead outing with the Macomb Center

Hop on a bus to see the ofrenda at the DIA, the Detroit Institute of Arts, on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 10:30 a.m.. The trip is part of the Day of the Dead lineup at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, and a nice way to see the altar with a group.

Clinton Township

Macomb Center for the Performing Arts

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Open Mic Night: An Evening of Comedy and Poetry — Organizer image — Organizer image · Detroit Public Library

Arts & culture

Oct 21, 2026

Open Mic Night: An Evening of Comedy and Poetry

Detroit Public Library hosts an open mic of comedy and poetry on Wednesday, October 21, at 6 p.m. at Edison | Detroit Public Library in Detroit. Expect fresh voices and a friendly room.

Detroit

Edison | Detroit Public Library

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Anything Is Possible Speaker Series: Ambassador Sam Brownback — “The World’s War on Faith” — Organizer image — Organizer image · Saint John's Resort

Festivals & community

Oct 21, 2026

Anything Is Possible Speaker Series: Ambassador Sam Brownback — “The World’s War on Faith”

Ambassador Sam Brownback speaks on “The World’s War on Faith” on Wednesday, October 21, at 6:30 p.m. at Saint John's Resort in Plymouth as part of the Anything Is Possible Speaker Series. A longtime advocate for religious freedom; Rosary at 6:30, talk at 7 p.m. Free.

Plymouth

Saint John's Resort

6:30 PMFree admission

The Glam Reaper's Ball: a Halloween drag show at Flint's Capitol Theatre — Organizer image — Organizer image · Flint Institute of Music (Capitol, Whiting, Flint Rep)

Arts & culture

Oct 21, 2026

The Glam Reaper's Ball: a Halloween drag show at Flint's Capitol Theatre

Flint Under the Stars throws The Glam Reaper's Ball, a Halloween drag show, on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 7 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre, 140 East 2nd Street in Flint. Expect some of the region's best performers, wicked comedy, killer lip-syncs and plenty of glitter. Costumes welcome. Pay what you wish; registration required.

Flint

Capitol Theatre, 140 E 2nd St, Flint, MI, 34566, United States

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The Price is Right Live! at the Whiting Auditorium in Flint — Organizer image — Organizer image · Flint Institute of Music (Capitol, Whiting, Flint Rep)

Arts & culture

Oct 21, 2026

The Price is Right Live! at the Whiting Auditorium in Flint

Come on down: The Price is Right Live! plays the Whiting Auditorium, 123 Whiting Street in Flint, on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. Plinko, Cliffhangers, The Big Wheel and the Showcase Showdown happen live on stage, and you could even win a brand-new car. Tickets start at $34, or $26 for Genesee County residents.

Flint

Whiting Auditorium, 123 Whiting Street, Flint, MI, 12345, United States

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Cinema & screenings

Oct 22, 2026

Cabeza de Vaca at the Macomb Center's Mexican Film Festival

The Macomb Center for the Performing Arts screens Cabeza de Vaca on Thursday, October 22, 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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Teen Studio: DIY Patches — Organizer image — Organizer image · MOCAD live calendar

Arts & culture

Oct 22, 2026

Teen Studio: DIY Patches

A hands-on art workshop designed for high school students to experiment with fabric, felt, and embroidery techniques while creating patches.

Detroit

MOCAD

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Adult ArtMaking Workshop: Polymer Projects — Organizer image — Organizer image · Cranbrook Art Museum

Festivals & community

Oct 22, 2026

Adult ArtMaking Workshop: Polymer Projects

Cranbrook Art Museum hosts an artist-led workshop on Thursday, October 22, at 5:30 p.m. at the Cranbrook Art Museum Art Lab in Bloomfield Hills. Work with polymer clay—think magnets, charms, or a mini bud vase. $25 per participant, ages 16+, pre-registration required; materials provided.

Bloomfield Hills

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

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Festivals & community

Oct 22, 2026

A Celebration of Aging Out Loud

The Senior and Caregiver Resource Network’s annual fundraiser, with drag queen bingo and dinner, benefits MiGen, Michigan’s LGBTQ+ elders network, on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 6 p.m. at Club Venetian in Madison Heights. Tickets: $90.

Madison Heights

Club Venetian

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Detroit Was Wild About Harry (Houdini) — Organizer image — Organizer image · Detroit Historical Society

Festivals & community

Oct 22, 2026

Detroit Was Wild About Harry (Houdini)

Jeremy Dimick, Director of Collections and Curatorial at the Detroit Historical Society, gives a talk on Houdini’s 19 Detroit appearances and final days on Thursday, October 22, at 6 p.m. at Troy Public Library in Troy. It marks the 100th anniversary of his death. Free.

Troy

Troy Public Library

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Haunted Illusions starring David Caserta

The Whose Line Is It Anyway? Tour at the Midland Center for the Arts

Sphinx Virtuosi and J'Nai Bridges: a bold new Damien Geter song cycle with UMS

HOME[sic]

Alton Brown at DeVos Performance Hall in Grand Rapids

Production Arts / Behind the Scenes at the Midland Center for the Arts

UMS 101: All About the Piano, a casual workshop in Ann Arbor

Safe Room — Special Screening with Director Haley Geffen

DIA Ofrenda Bus Trip: a Day of the Dead outing with the Macomb Center

Open Mic Night: An Evening of Comedy and Poetry

Anything Is Possible Speaker Series: Ambassador Sam Brownback — “The World’s War on Faith”

The Glam Reaper's Ball: a Halloween drag show at Flint's Capitol Theatre

The Price is Right Live! at the Whiting Auditorium in Flint

Cabeza de Vaca at the Macomb Center's Mexican Film Festival

Teen Studio: DIY Patches

Adult ArtMaking Workshop: Polymer Projects

A Celebration of Aging Out Loud

Detroit Was Wild About Harry (Houdini)

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