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The Majestic Theatre · Detroit

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Historical Speaker Series – Albert Kahn and Packard’s Investors — Organizer image — Organizer image · Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site

Festivals & community

Oct 4, 2026

Historical Speaker Series – Albert Kahn and Packard’s Investors

Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site hosts a talk on “Albert Kahn and Packard’s Investors” on Sunday, October 4, at 1 p.m., at the historic site in Shelby Township. A solid pick if you’re into Detroit’s industrial history and Kahn’s work.

Shelby Township

Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site, 49965 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Township, MI, 48317, United States

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Fall Sundays at Goodison Cider Mill: balloon creations and live music in Rochester — Organizer image — Organizer image · Goodison Cider Mill

Festivals & community

Oct 4, 2026

Fall Sundays at Goodison Cider Mill: balloon creations and live music in Rochester

On Sundays October 4, 11, 18 and 25, 1–4 p.m., balloon artist John Winslow twists free balloon creations at Goodison Cider Mill in Rochester, with free live music most Sunday afternoons. It all depends on weather and crowds, so call ahead.

Rochester

Goodison Cider Mill

1:00 PMFree admission

Family Movie: Hotel Transylvania at Detroit Harvest Fest — Organizer image — Organizer image · Detroit Harvest Fest at Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park

Festivals & community

Oct 4, 2026

Family Movie: Hotel Transylvania at Detroit Harvest Fest

Detroit Harvest Fest screens Hotel Transylvania on Sunday, October 4, 2–4 p.m., on the DTE Summit lawn at Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park, sponsored by Huron-Clinton Metroparks. Check the Detroit Harvest Fest site for admission details.

Detroit

Detroit Harvest Fest at Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park

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Theatre & musicals

Oct 4, 2026

The Weekend Finale: four local improv troupes in one show in Ferndale

Four local improv troupes, one stage. The Weekend Finale plays the Go Comedy! Improv Theater, 261 East Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 7 p.m., with Secret Menu, the newest launch group, special guests and a headlining set from long-form house team The Clubhouse. Stick around afterward for Fresh Sauce, the free open improv jam.

Ferndale

Go Comedy! Improv Theater

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313 Comedy — Organizer image — Organizer image · Detroit Shipping Company

Arts & culture

Oct 4, 2026

313 Comedy

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

Detroit Shipping Company

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Theatre & musicals

Oct 4, 2026

Fresh Sauce: a free, open improv jam at Go Comedy! in Ferndale

Always wanted to try improv? At Fresh Sauce, the weekly jam at the Go Comedy! Improv Theater, 261 East Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, anyone can get on stage on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 9 p.m.. It's free and no ticket is needed: show up early to sign up and play, or just grab a seat and watch.

Ferndale

Go Comedy! Improv Theater

9:00 PMFree admission

Lecture: Becoming Hockeytown – The Detroit Red Wings at 100 — Organizer image — Organizer image · Detroit Historical Society

Sports & fitness

Oct 5, 2026

Lecture: Becoming Hockeytown – The Detroit Red Wings at 100

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

Mount Clemens Public Library

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Theatre & musicals

Oct 5, 2026

Monday Night Improv: the legendary Planet Ant Home Team in Hamtramck

It's the longest-running improv show in Detroit. The legendary Planet Ant Home Team takes the Black Box stage at Planet Ant Theatre, 2357 Caniff Street in Hamtramck, on Monday, October 5, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., with openers from the Planet Ant Farm Team and a featured guest troupe. Tickets are $10, and The Ant Jam follows right after.

Hamtramck

Planet Ant Theatre

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Theatre & musicals

Oct 5, 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 Monday, October 5, 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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Legato Memory Café — Organizer image — Organizer image · Detroit Symphony Orchestra

Concerts

Oct 6, 2026

Legato Memory Café

Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s monthly Legato Memory Café meets Tuesday, October 6, at 1:30 p.m. in the Robert A. and Maggie Allesee Rehearsal Hall at the Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center in Detroit. It’s free, with creative, social activities for people experiencing dementia and their care partners; registration is encouraged.

Detroit

Robert A. and Maggie Allesee Rehearsal Hall, Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center

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Session 1 Adult Huskies Swim Training — Organizer image — Organizer image · Michigan Technological University

Festivals & community

Oct 6, 2026

Session 1 Adult Huskies Swim Training

Adult Huskies Swim Training offers group sessions for swimmers aged 18 and older aiming to enhance their swimming skills and fitness. Each session includes warm-up and tailored workouts for beginner, intermediate, and advanced swimmers, with coaching to support individual swimming goals.

Houghton

Student Development Complex (SDC), Pool

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Community Joiner Fair – In Conversation with Priya Parker — Organizer image — Organizer image · Grosse Pointe War Memorial

Arts & culture

Oct 7, 2026

Community Joiner Fair – In Conversation with Priya Parker

The Grosse Pointe War Memorial hosts a community evening on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms: meet local clubs and nonprofits, plus a 6–7 p.m. keynote with Priya Parker and moderator Ann Delisi. If community-building is your thing, this is for you; separate registration required for the keynote.

Grosse Pointe Farms

The War Memorial

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Festivals & community

Oct 7, 2026

Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting

The Parks & Recreation Commission meeting takes place in Livonia at 15100 Hubbard. Discussions focus on the development of parks and recreation opportunities, as well as community programs.

Livonia

15100 HubbardLivonia, MI 48154

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Vet-To-Vet: Coffee, Conversation & Community — Organizer image — Organizer image · Grosse Pointe War Memorial

Festivals & community

Oct 8, 2026

Vet-To-Vet: Coffee, Conversation & Community

Grosse Pointe War Memorial hosts a veterans’ morning meetup on Thursday, October 8, at 8 a.m. at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms. A relaxed way to connect with local veterans. Free to attend; registration encouraged.

Grosse Pointe Farms

Grosse Pointe War Memorial

8:00 AMFree admission

War Memorial History Tour — Organizer image — Organizer image · Grosse Pointe War Memorial

Festivals & community

Oct 8, 2026

War Memorial History Tour

Grosse Pointe War Memorial leads a 90-minute history tour of the elegant Alger House on Thursday, October 8, at 10 a.m. at The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms. Intimate, limited to 20, wheelchair accessible, and free with Pay What You Wish.

Grosse Pointe Farms

The War Memorial

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Festivals & community

Oct 8, 2026

Hearth Summit Detroit 2026

The Wellbeing Project’s regional Hearth Summit runs Thursday–Saturday, October 8–10, in Corktown, Detroit. About 200 changemakers gather for talks, workshops, rituals, and immersive art and culture; attendance is by expressing interest via the official form.

Detroit

Kintsugi Village Detroit

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Cranbrook Academy of Art × MOCAD: Karyn Olivier — Organizer image — Organizer image · Cranbrook Art Museum

Arts & culture

Oct 8, 2026

Cranbrook Academy of Art × MOCAD: Karyn Olivier

Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit teams with Cranbrook Academy of Art and Cranbrook Art Museum for an artist talk with Karyn Olivier on Thursday, October 8, at 6 p.m. at the Cranbrook Art Museum deSalle Auditorium in Bloomfield Hills. Introduced by Jova Lynne. A sharp look into Olivier’s wide-ranging public and community-focused work.

Bloomfield Hills

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

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Festivals & community

Oct 8, 2026

Traffic Commission Meeting

The Traffic Commission meeting takes place in Livonia at 33000 Civic Center Drive, addressing local transportation matters. The event focuses on discussing traffic-related issues affecting the city.

Livonia

33000 Civic Center Drive Livonia, MI 48154

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Historical Speaker Series – Albert Kahn and Packard’s Investors

Fall Sundays at Goodison Cider Mill: balloon creations and live music in Rochester

Family Movie: Hotel Transylvania at Detroit Harvest Fest

The Weekend Finale: four local improv troupes in one show in Ferndale

313 Comedy

Fresh Sauce: a free, open improv jam at Go Comedy! in Ferndale

Lecture: Becoming Hockeytown – The Detroit Red Wings at 100

Monday Night Improv: the legendary Planet Ant Home Team in Hamtramck

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

Legato Memory Café

Session 1 Adult Huskies Swim Training

Community Joiner Fair – In Conversation with Priya Parker

Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting

Vet-To-Vet: Coffee, Conversation & Community

War Memorial History Tour

Hearth Summit Detroit 2026

Cranbrook Academy of Art × MOCAD: Karyn Olivier

Traffic Commission Meeting

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