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Students and seasoned pros can all jump on stage at Super Sauce, a long-form improv jam at the Go Comedy! Improv Theater, 261 East Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 9 p.m.. Up to three troupes get assembled for one night only. Sign up during Proving Grounds; it's free and no ticket is needed.
Go Comedy! Improv Theater

Sketch, improv, character bits and guest performers, all in one night. The Thursday Show plays Planet Ant Theatre, 2357 Caniff Street in Hamtramck, on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 8 p.m., built by Planet Ant's in-house Farm Teams. Every show is made fresh around a rotating monthly theme, so no two nights are the same.
Planet Ant Theatre

Like seeing what's next before everyone else does? Proving Grounds brings two fresh opening acts to the Go Comedy! Improv Theater, 261 East Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. Hosting and headlining: Mug Boys, aka Alex, Will and Jake, three of the most carbonated improvisers in town.
Go Comedy! Improv Theater

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 Theatre

A rotating food truck lineup at Cadillac Square.
Cadillac Square, 662 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI, 48226, United States

Fifty international dancers, more than 150 hand-sewn costumes and Tchaikovsky's score played by a live orchestra. World Ballet Company brings Swan Lake to Muskegon's Frauenthal Theater on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 7 p.m., from the Dance of the Little Swans to the Black Swan's 32 fouettés. Recommended for ages 5 and up.
Frauenthal Theater

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.
The War Memorial

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.
Go Comedy! Improv Theater

Tuesday Market 2026 — event at Eastern Market, 2934 Russell, Detroit, 48207, United States, Detroit.
Eastern Market, 2934 Russell, Detroit, 48207, United States

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, September 28, 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.
Planet Ant Theatre

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, September 27, 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.
Go Comedy! Improv Theater

World Ballet Company brings Swan Lake to the Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 7 p.m.. It's one performance only, so if you've always wanted to see it live, mark the date.
Wharton Center for Performing Arts

Four local improv troupes, one stage. The Weekend Finale plays the Go Comedy! Improv Theater, 261 East Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, on Sunday, September 27, 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.
Go Comedy! Improv Theater

A sparkling-wine brunch by the Detroit River, with a view of the women’s match-racing championship finals.
Bayview Yacht Club

Christine Rocas leads a ballet masterclass in the Masterclass Series at the Peter Martin Wege Theatre, 341 Ellsworth SW in Grand Rapids, on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 10 a.m.. If ballet is your world, it's a one-time chance to see her work up close.
Peter Martin Wege Theatre, 341 Ellsworth SW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49403, United States

Sunday Market 2026 — event at Eastern Market, 2934 Russell, Detroit, 48207, United States, Detroit.
Eastern Market, 2934 Russell, Detroit, 48207, United States

St. Joseph's Ocktoberfest — event at DeSales Park, 1940 Gratiot Ave, Detroit, 48027, United States, Detroit.
DeSales Park, 1940 Gratiot Ave, Detroit, 48027, United States

This is improv with the gloves off. Late Night House Party hits the Go Comedy! Improv Theater, 261 East Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 9:30 p.m., with Michigan's top improv comedians mixing short-form games and fully improvised scenes built on your suggestions. The vibes are edgy, the drinks are flowing, and it's recommended for adults.
Go Comedy! Improv Theater
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