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Detroit Shipping Company hosts an open mic on Tuesday, September 29, at 8 p.m. in Detroit. Try stand-up, sing, drop a spoken word piece—or just watch—plus drink specials and good food.
Detroit Shipping Company

The Presidential Speaker Series comes to the Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 6 p.m.. If you love a live talk, mark the date, because it happens just once.
Wharton Center for Performing Arts

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.
Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts, Rozsa Art Galleries

World Ballet Company brings Swan Lake to the Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 7 p.m.. It's one performance only, so if you've always wanted to see it live, mark the date.
Wharton Center for Performing Arts

KC & the Sunshine Band takes the stage at DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe NW in Grand Rapids, on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 7 p.m.. It's a single show in Grand Rapids, so if they're your band, mark the date.
DeVos Performance Hall

My Brightest Diamond is Shara Nova, a classically trained singer and self-taught multi-instrumentalist. She plays Ann Arbor on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., presented by UMS (University Musical Society), with a sound that folds rock, art pop and chamber music into something all her own.
UMS (University Musical Society)

One Moon, One Moment, Together comes to The Village Theater at Cherry Hill, 50400 Cherry Hill Road in Canton, on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 6 p.m.. One moon, one moment, together: the title promises something shared, and it happens just once.
The Village Theater at Cherry Hill

9 to 5 takes the stage at the Midland Center for the Arts, 1801 West Saint Andrews Road in Midland, on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 2 p.m.. There are two performances in all, so if this one doesn't work, you've got one more shot.
Midland Center for the Arts

Discovery comes to the Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 2 p.m.. It's a one-time date, so put it on your calendar if you're interested.
Wharton Center for Performing Arts

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

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

Detroit's own Dames Brown brings pulse-pounding house music to Ann Arbor on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., presented by UMS (University Musical Society). Think powerhouse vocals, infectious energy and a live show that makes standing still tough. One performance only.
UMS (University Musical Society)

Simon Trpceski plays Prokofiev at DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe NW in Grand Rapids, on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. It's billed as the Opening Weekend concert, so you'll be there right at the kickoff. One performance only.
DeVos Performance Hall

World Ballet Company brings Swan Lake with a live orchestra to the Whiting Auditorium in Flint on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 7 p.m.. Expect 50 international dancers, more than 150 hand-sewn costumes and Tchaikovsky's score played live, from the Dance of the Little Swans to the Black Swan's 32 fouettés. Recommended for ages 5 and up.
Whiting Auditorium, 123 Whiting Street, Flint, MI, 12345, United States

A family festival with poetry, music, and hands-on creativity.
Beacon Park, 1901 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI, 48226, United States

Studios, live music, and an artisan market in Cherry Hill Village.
50755 Cherry Hill Rd Suite 10Canton, MI 48188

The Affirmations team participated in the Funky Ferndale Art Fest, offering unique and mystery-themed artworks while sharing information about their community-building efforts in Ferndale. Proceeds from the sales supported Affirmations’ services.
Affirmations

Watch Best in Show outdoors at Campus Martius Park.
Campus Martius Park
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