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For Generations Yet Unborn — Organizer image — Organizer image · The Henry Ford

Arts & culture

Feb 7, 2026

The Henry Ford’s temporary collections spotlight runs Saturday, February 7, 2026, through Sunday, January 31, 2027, at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in Dearborn. Centered on Mrs. Jackson’s memoir, it shows how everyday people can preserve and share family stories. Free for members or with museum admission.

Dearborn

Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

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Handmade: The Crafting of America — Organizer image — Organizer image · The Henry Ford

Arts & culture

Mar 21, 2026

Handmade: The Crafting of America

The Henry Ford’s exhibition Handmade: The Crafting of America runs Saturday, March 21, 2026, through Monday, January 18, 2027, at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in Dearborn. It traces American craft from practical roots to bold contemporary work. Free for members; included with museum admission.

Dearborn

Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

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Arts & culture

Sep 10, 2026

(sub)surface

(sub)surface, a fully accessible group exhibition for people with visual impairments, runs Thursday, September 10 through Saturday, October 24 at Swords Into Plowshares Peace Center and Gallery in Detroit during Detroit Month of Design. Free admission; the gallery is open Fri–Sat 1–6 p.m.

Detroit

Swords Into Plowshares Peace Center and Gallery

6:00 PMFree admission

Drive By Shooting in the D — Organizer image — Organizer image · Mosaic Productions

Arts & culture

Sep 19, 2026

Drive By Shooting in the D

Mosaic Productions’ collaborative exhibition (Interpretation Show #9) runs Saturday, September 19, through October 17 at Office Space Gallery in Detroit, with the opening reception on Saturday, September 19, at 6 p.m. Photographers shot from their cars and artists reinterpreted the images—40+ participants, curated by Tim Tonachella and Billy Hunter.

Detroit

Office Space Gallery

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A thread runs through it — Organizer image — Organizer image · Ramsdell Theatre

Arts & culture

Sep 25, 2026

A thread runs through it

"A Thread Runs Through It" is an exhibition celebrating fiber art and the vast possibilities of thread, fabric, texture, and color. Featuring both traditional techniques and contemporary works, the artists combine imagination, craftsmanship, and personal expression.

Manistee

Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, 101 Maple Street, Manistee, MI, 49660, United States

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

Arts & culture

Sep 29, 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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Presidential Speaker Series at the Wharton Center in East Lansing — Organizer image — Organizer image · Wharton Center for Performing Arts

Arts & culture

Sep 29, 2026

Presidential Speaker Series at the Wharton Center in East Lansing

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.

East Lansing

Wharton Center for Performing Arts

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Etched In Pavement Documentary Premiere — Organizer image — Organizer image · TerraNOVA

Cinema & screenings

Sep 29, 2026

Etched In Pavement Documentary Premiere

Etched In Pavement gets a one-night-only Detroit premiere on Tuesday, September 29, at 7 p.m. at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. Joyce Barrow-Henderson, daughter of heavyweight champ Joe Louis, introduces the film and joins the filmmakers for a conversation. General admission $15; first-come, first-served seating.

Detroit

Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History

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Theatre & musicals

Sep 29, 2026

Go U! Improv Academy class shows at Go Comedy! in Ferndale

After eight weeks of improv classes, Go U! Improv Academy students take the stage. Their class show plays the Go Comedy! Improv Theater, 261 East Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. Class shows span a few nights, so double-check you're buying tickets for the right one.

Ferndale

Go Comedy! Improv Theater

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Open Mic: Art In A Fly Space — Organizer image — Organizer image · Detroit Shipping Company

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Sep 29, 2026

Open Mic: Art In A Fly Space

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

Detroit Shipping Company

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Adult Art Camp! (Sold Out) — Organizer image — Organizer image · Cranbrook Art Museum

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Sep 30, 2026

Adult Art Camp! (Sold Out)

Cranbrook Art Museum hosts a three-day Adult Art Camp from Wednesday, September 30, to Friday, October 2 at the Art Lab in Bloomfield Hills. It dives into printmaking techniques with gallery and vault field trips—now sold out and required advance registration.

Bloomfield Hills

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

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Author Talk: Phill Branch With Jamila Thompson Holt — Organizer image — Organizer image · Detroit Public Library

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Sep 30, 2026

Author Talk: Phill Branch With Jamila Thompson Holt

Emmy Award–winning filmmaker Phill Branch talks about his new memoir with tech executive Jamila Thompson Holt on Wednesday, September 30, at 6 p.m. at Main | Detroit Public Library in Detroit. Go if you want a fresh take on the book straight from the author.

Detroit

Main | Detroit Public Library

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The War Memorial Supper Club - Harvest Dinner — Organizer image — Organizer image · Grosse Pointe War Memorial

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Sep 30, 2026

The War Memorial Supper Club - Harvest Dinner

Grosse Pointe War Memorial hosts a Harvest Dinner on Wednesday, September 30, at 6:30 p.m. at The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms: a prix fixe menu by Executive Chef Joe Paxton followed by The Aston Neighborhood Pleasure Club. Fall flavors meet early New Orleans–style jazz. Tickets: $85.

Grosse Pointe Farms

The War Memorial

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Date Night: Jacob Hart Piano Duo — Organizer image — Organizer image · Blue LLama Jazz Club

Arts & culture

Sep 30, 2026

Date Night: Jacob Hart Piano Duo

The Jacob Hart Piano Duo performs at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor, presenting special piano pieces.

Ann Arbor

Blue LLama Jazz Club

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The One Good Thing or "Are Ya Patrick Swayze?": a dark comedy about brothers in Williamston — Organizer image — Organizer image · Williamston Theatre

Theatre & musicals

Oct 1, 2026

The One Good Thing or "Are Ya Patrick Swayze?": a dark comedy about brothers in Williamston

Williamston Theatre stages The One Good Thing or "Are Ya Patrick Swayze?" on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 2 p.m. at 122 South Putnam Street in Williamston. It's a thoughtful, poignant dark comedy about the bond between two brothers, in this life and beyond. With 22 performances in the run, there's a date that works for you.

Williamston

Williamston Theatre

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Arts & culture

Oct 1, 2026

Bob Talk: About Kristin Hannah

Robert Van Dellen gives a talk on contemporary author Kristin Hannah on Thursday, October 1, at 6 p.m. at Hardy Hall at the Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts in Manistee. He’s a former literature professor and college president with two published books—free, no reservations.

Manistee

Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, 101 Maple Street, Manistee, MI, 49660, United States

6:00 PMFree admission

Boy Harsher — Organizer image — Organizer image · The Majestic Theatre and Magic Stick

Arts & culture

Oct 1, 2026

Boy Harsher

Boy Harsher plays a concert on Thursday, October 1, at 7 p.m. at The Majestic Theatre in Detroit, with Choir Boy and Evanora Unlimited on the bill. Tickets available; all ages.

Detroit

The Majestic Theatre

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Spare Parts — Organizer image — Organizer image · Cliff Bell’s

Arts & culture

Oct 1, 2026

Spare Parts

Chicago instrumental trio Spare Parts plays Thursday, October 1, at 7:30 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit. Hard-hitting jazz-funk with vintage keys and sharp improv; reservations available.

Detroit

Cliff Bell’s

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For Generations Yet Unborn

Handmade: The Crafting of America

(sub)surface

Drive By Shooting in the D

A thread runs through it

Neoliberal Loops Gallery Exhibit - Rozsa Art Galleries

Presidential Speaker Series at the Wharton Center in East Lansing

Etched In Pavement Documentary Premiere

Go U! Improv Academy class shows at Go Comedy! in Ferndale

Open Mic: Art In A Fly Space

Adult Art Camp! (Sold Out)

Author Talk: Phill Branch With Jamila Thompson Holt

The War Memorial Supper Club - Harvest Dinner

Date Night: Jacob Hart Piano Duo

The One Good Thing or "Are Ya Patrick Swayze?": a dark comedy about brothers in Williamston

Bob Talk: About Kristin Hannah

Boy Harsher

Spare Parts

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