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Ian McConnell plays with special guests Cherokee Social on Monday, October 5, at 8 p.m. at PJ’s Lager House in Detroit. Presented by Kickstand Productions; tickets are $16 advance, $18 at the door.
PJ's Lager House

Jacob Collier takes the stage at the Midland Center for the Arts, 1801 West Saint Andrews Road in Midland, on Monday, October 5, 2026, at 8 p.m.. It's one night only, so if you want to see him live, mark the date.
Midland Center for the Arts

Neil deGrasse Tyson takes the stage at DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe NW in Grand Rapids, on Monday, October 5, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. It's one night only in Grand Rapids, so if you want to hear him live, mark the date.
DeVos Performance Hall

The Berman Center for the Performing Arts presents Find Me, Okay? on Monday, October 5, at 7 p.m. at The Berman Center for the Performing Arts in West Bloomfield; a solid pick if you like this venue’s programs.
The Berman Center for the Performing Arts

The Detroit Pistons hosted the Phoenix Suns in an NBA preseason game on Monday, October 5, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Final: Pistons 109, Suns 107.
Little Caesars Arena

Jeremy Dimick, Director of Collections & Curatorial at the Detroit Historical Society, gives a talk on the first century of pro hockey in Detroit on Monday, October 5, at 6 p.m. at Mount Clemens Public Library in Mount Clemens. Hear how Detroit became Hockeytown; admission is free.
Mount Clemens Public Library

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

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

Huskies Swim Training offers advanced swimmers focused coaching on stroke technique, endurance, speed, and race strategy through group swim workouts and personalized feedback, fostering competitive spirit and life skills.
Student Development Complex (SDC), Pool

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

Detroit Shipping Company hosts a professional stand-up comedy night on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Detroit Shipping Company in downtown Detroit. It’s part of their weekly Sunday series.
Detroit Shipping Company

Two Door Cinema Club plays the Tourist History 15th Anniversary Tour on Sunday, October 4, at 7 p.m. at The Fillmore Detroit in Detroit. A milestone set on a marquee stage.
The Fillmore Detroit

Lucy Darling brings You're Welcome to DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe NW in Grand Rapids, on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 7 p.m.. It's one show only in Grand Rapids, so mark the date if you're interested.
DeVos Performance Hall

From October 2 through November 1, Blake's Big Apple in Armada goes full spooky every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night with zombie paintball, a haunted hayride, a 3-story haunted barn and the family-friendly Spookyland. Fridays and Saturdays run 6–11 p.m., Sundays 6–10 p.m., with tickets starting at $17.95.
Blake's Big Apple

The Henry Ford's evening Halloween walk returns to Greenfield Village in Dearborn for its 46th season, October 1–4, 8–11, 15–18 and 22–25 (Thursdays to Sundays), 6–9:30 p.m., with more than 50 costumed characters and scenes from The Wizard of Oz and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Tickets run $28–$42, and several nights sell out, so book early.
Greenfield Village

The Detroit Zoological Society's merry-not-scary Zoo Boo fills the Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak with trick-or-treat stations, live entertainment and costumed characters on October 3–4, 9–11, 16–18 and 23–25, from 3 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $21–$25 ($27 at the gate) through the zoo's webstore.
Detroit Zoo

Western Michigan softball hosted Jackson College on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 3 p.m. at Ebert Field in Kalamazoo.
Ebert Field

Lon Chaney's legendary Phantom haunts the depths of the Paris Opera House. The 1929 revised version of The Phantom of the Opera hits the screen at Muskegon's Frauenthal Theater on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 3 p.m., with Dennis Scott on the live Barton organ. It's a Halloween-season night with one of the most iconic horror films ever made.
Frauenthal Theater
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