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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.
Wiard's Orchards, Cider Mill & Country Fair

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 Orchards and Cider Mill

The Michigan Glass Project runs a day-long hands-on glass workshop on Saturday, October 17, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Michigan Hot Glass (Russell Industrial Center, Building 1) in Detroit. Pick one of four one-hour sessions, no experience needed, take home your piece; $65 per session, spectators welcome with a $5 suggested donation.
Michigan Hot Glass (Russell Industrial Center, Building 1)

Empty Bowls takes place at the Midland Center for the Arts, 1801 West Saint Andrews Road in Midland, on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 11 a.m.. It runs at three times that day, so it's easy to fit into your plans.
Midland Center for the Arts

Cranbrook Art Museum and Cranbrook Academy of Art host Crandemonium on Saturday, October 17, at 6:30 p.m. at Cranbrook Art Museum Grounds in Bloomfield Hills. Expect an exclusive preview of The World of Anna Sui with Anna Sui in attendance, then the Art After Dark party; tickets available for the full gala or the late-night portion only.
Cranbrook Art Museum Grounds, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304, United States

All Star Comedy Festival — event at Fox Theatre, Detroit.
Fox Theatre

Ballets Jazz Montréal takes the stage at the Detroit Opera House, 1526 Broadway Street in Detroit, on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. The Montréal company brings one night of dance and music to Detroit's opera house.
Detroit Opera House

"Are You Ready for it? A Taylor Experience" happens on Saturday, October 17, at 7:30 p.m. at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts in Clinton Township. It’s a special event focusing on Taylor Swift’s music on the local stage.
Macomb Center for the Performing Arts

Mexican American singer Lupita Infante plays Ann Arbor on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., presented by UMS (University Musical Society). She brings a fresh, modern voice to traditional mariachi and ranchera, carrying her family's legacy forward and redefining it for a new generation.
UMS (University Musical Society)

The Henry Ford’s Artemis Adventure with LEGO Bricks runs from Sunday, October 18, 2026, to Sunday, January 3, 2027, at The Gallery by General Motors inside the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in Dearborn. Giant LEGO sculptures and hands-on engineering stations bring NASA’s Artemis missions to life. Free for members or with museum admission.
Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

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.
Macomb Center for the Performing 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 Center for the Arts

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.
UMS (University Musical Society)
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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.
The Berman Center for the Performing Arts

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.
DeVos Performance Hall

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 Center for the Arts

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.
UMS (University Musical Society)

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.
The Berman Center for the Performing Arts
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