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

Detroit Zoo · Royal Oak

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Cinema & screenings

Oct 16, 2026

Young Frankenstein on the big screen at the Redford Theatre

The Redford Theatre screens Young Frankenstein on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 8 p.m., at 17360 Lahser Road in Detroit. It's a one-time showing, and if you've only seen it at home, this is your shot at the movie-house version.

Detroit

Redford Theatre

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1st Responders & Military Weekend at Wiard's Orchards in Ypsilanti — Organizer image — Organizer image · Wiard's Orchards, Cider Mill & Country Fair

Festivals & community

Oct 17, 2026

1st Responders & Military Weekend at Wiard's Orchards in Ypsilanti

On Saturday and Sunday, October 17 and 18, Wiard's Orchards in Ypsilanti offers discounted Country Fair admission to first responders, military, scouts and troop leaders. Check Wiard's site for the exact discount.

Ypsilanti

Wiard's Orchards, Cider Mill & Country Fair

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Cider Making Weekend at Erie Orchards and Cider Mill in Erie — Organizer image — Organizer image · Erie Orchards and Cider Mill

Festivals & community

Oct 17, 2026

Cider Making Weekend at Erie Orchards and Cider Mill in Erie

Erie Orchards and Cider Mill in Erie hosts Cider Making Weekend on Saturday and Sunday, October 17 and 18, on a working farm that harvests roughly 15,000 bushels of apples a year. Check the farm's site for the schedule, hours and prices.

Erie

Erie Orchards and Cider Mill

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The Met: Live in HD – Macbeth (Verdi), New Production — Organizer image — Organizer image · Ramsdell Theatre

Opera

Oct 17, 2026

The Met: Live in HD – Macbeth (Verdi), New Production

The Met’s new Live in HD presentation of Verdi’s Macbeth plays Saturday, October 17, at 1 p.m. at the Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts in Manistee, starring Quinn Kelsey and Lise Davidsen. Tickets are $25.

Manistee

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

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The Fly (1958): an afternoon matinee at the Redford Theatre — Organizer image — Organizer image · Redford Theatre

Cinema & screenings

Oct 17, 2026

The Fly (1958): an afternoon matinee at the Redford Theatre

The 1958 The Fly hits the big screen at the Redford Theatre, 17360 Lahser Road in Detroit, on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 2 p.m.. It's an afternoon matinee of a film nearly 70 years old, shown the way it was meant to be seen, for $10.

Detroit

Redford Theatre

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Oct 17, 2026

The Fly: two screenings in one day at the Redford Theatre

The Fly lands on the Redford Theatre screen on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 2 p.m., at 17360 Lahser Road in Detroit. There are two The Fly screenings at the Redford that day, so pick the one that fits your plans.

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Redford Theatre

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Oct 17, 2026

The Fly (1986): an evening screening at the Redford Theatre

The Redford Theatre, 17360 Lahser Road in Detroit, screens The Fly (1986) on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 8 p.m.. Big screen, dark room, $10 tickets, and if you want the full double dose, the 1958 The Fly plays the same afternoon.

Detroit

Redford Theatre

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Faust (1926) turns 100 at Silents at the Senate — Organizer image — Organizer image · Senate Theater

Cinema & screenings

Oct 17, 2026

Faust (1926) turns 100 at Silents at the Senate

Silents at the Senate marks 100 years of Faust (1926) with an anniversary screening at the Senate Theater, 6424 Michigan Avenue in Detroit, on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 8 p.m.. It's a century-old silent film, back on a movie-house screen with an audience around you.

Detroit

Senate Theater

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Opera

Oct 18, 2026

George Fee Lecture: Opera As A Window Into the 18th Century in Midland

The Midland Center for the Arts hosts the George Fee Lecture on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. at 1801 West Saint Andrews Road in Midland. The topic: Opera As A Window Into the 18th Century. Good food for thought for opera fans and history buffs alike.

Midland

Midland Center for the Arts

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Opera

Oct 18, 2026

Opera at the Bell's: A MET OPERA LAFFONT COMPETITION - MICHIGAN FUNDRAISER

Opera at the Bell's: A MET OPERA LAFFONT COMPETITION - MICHIGAN FUNDRAISER — opera performance at Cliff Bell’s, Detroit.

Detroit

Cliff Bell’s

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The Addams Family (1991): a free family movie at the Frauenthal Theater in Muskegon — Organizer image — Organizer image · Frauenthal Center

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Oct 18, 2026

The Addams Family (1991): a free family movie at the Frauenthal Theater in Muskegon

The historic Frauenthal Theater in Muskegon screens the 1991 comedy The Addams Family for free on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 3 p.m.. Gomez, Morticia, Wednesday, Pugsley and Uncle Fester hit the big screen, with themed activities, surprises and drinks inspired by the film. Bring the family, and let them know you're coming.

Muskegon

Frauenthal Theater

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Oct 19, 2026

Happy Hour in the Market (October)

Eastern Market Partnership hosts Happy Hour in the Market on Monday, October 19, at 5:30 p.m. at Eastern Market, Shed 5, in Detroit. Come if you want to meet farmers, makers, and food entrepreneurs—plus music and mocktails.

Detroit

Eastern Market, Shed 5, 2810 Russell St., Detroit, MI, 48207

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Cinema & screenings

Oct 21, 2026

John Cameron Mitchell: Hedwig 25th Anniversary Movie Tour

John Cameron Mitchell brings the Hedwig 25th Anniversary Movie Tour to The Fillmore Detroit on Wednesday, October 21, at 7 p.m., in Detroit. Twenty-five years of Hedwig at a big Detroit venue.

Detroit

The Fillmore Detroit

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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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Double feature: The Fog and Carnival of Souls at the Redford Theatre — Organizer image — Organizer image · Redford Theatre

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Oct 22, 2026

Double feature: The Fog and Carnival of Souls at the Redford Theatre

Two films, one $7 ticket: the Redford Theatre, 17360 Lahser Road in Detroit, screens The Fog (1980) and Carnival of Souls (1962) back to back on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 7 p.m.. The Redford bills the night as a Donor Event.

Detroit

Redford Theatre

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Oct 22, 2026

Shortbus at 20: John Cameron Mitchell's live commentary screening at Planet Ant

John Cameron Mitchell comes to Planet Ant Theatre, 2357 Caniff Street in Hamtramck, on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 7 p.m. to celebrate 20 years of Shortbus with a live, in-person commentary screening full of behind-the-scenes stories. The night wraps with a Q&A and music. The film follows New Yorkers who converge at an infamous underground salon.

Hamtramck

Planet Ant Theatre

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Cinema & screenings

Oct 22, 2026

The Fog & Carnival of Souls: a double feature at the Redford Theatre

Two films, back to back: the Redford Theatre runs The Fog and Carnival of Souls as a double feature on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 7 p.m., at 17360 Lahser Road in Detroit. It's a one-time program.

Detroit

Redford Theatre

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Oct 23, 2026

Fright Night Part 2 on the big screen at the Redford Theatre

The Redford Theatre screens Fright Night Part 2 on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 8 p.m., at 17360 Lahser Road in Detroit. One showing, a big screen, a dark room, and with a title like that, bring a friend.

Detroit

Redford Theatre

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Young Frankenstein on the big screen at the Redford Theatre

1st Responders & Military Weekend at Wiard's Orchards in Ypsilanti

Cider Making Weekend at Erie Orchards and Cider Mill in Erie

The Met: Live in HD – Macbeth (Verdi), New Production

The Fly (1958): an afternoon matinee at the Redford Theatre

The Fly: two screenings in one day at the Redford Theatre

The Fly (1986): an evening screening at the Redford Theatre

Faust (1926) turns 100 at Silents at the Senate

George Fee Lecture: Opera As A Window Into the 18th Century in Midland

Opera at the Bell's: A MET OPERA LAFFONT COMPETITION - MICHIGAN FUNDRAISER

The Addams Family (1991): a free family movie at the Frauenthal Theater in Muskegon

Happy Hour in the Market (October)

John Cameron Mitchell: Hedwig 25th Anniversary Movie Tour

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

Double feature: The Fog and Carnival of Souls at the Redford Theatre

Shortbus at 20: John Cameron Mitchell's live commentary screening at Planet Ant

The Fog & Carnival of Souls: a double feature at the Redford Theatre

Fright Night Part 2 on the big screen at the Redford Theatre

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