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Organized by Downtown Birmingham, the Birmingham Farmers Market runs Sundays from May 3 to October 25, 2026, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., at Public Parking Lot 6 in Birmingham. Expect Michigan-grown produce, meat and dairy, flowers, artisan goods, plus live music and food trucks.
Public Parking Lot 6

(sub)surface, a fully accessible group exhibition for people with visual impairments, runs Thursday, September 10 through Saturday, October 24 at Swords Into Plowshares Peace Center and Gallery in Detroit during Detroit Month of Design. Free admission; the gallery is open Fri–Sat 1–6 p.m.
Swords Into Plowshares Peace Center and Gallery

Mosaic Productions’ collaborative exhibition (Interpretation Show #9) runs Saturday, September 19, through October 17 at Office Space Gallery in Detroit, with the opening reception on Saturday, September 19, at 6 p.m. Photographers shot from their cars and artists reinterpreted the images—40+ participants, curated by Tim Tonachella and Billy Hunter.
Office Space Gallery

"A Thread Runs Through It" is an exhibition celebrating fiber art and the vast possibilities of thread, fabric, texture, and color. Featuring both traditional techniques and contemporary works, the artists combine imagination, craftsmanship, and personal expression.
Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, 101 Maple Street, Manistee, MI, 49660, United States

Downtown Birmingham hosts BirminghamBURGER from Thursday, October 1, to Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Downtown Birmingham, Birmingham. Local chefs roll out limited-edition burgers, and you vote to crown the Best Burger in Downtown Birmingham.
Downtown Birmingham

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

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

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.
Student Development Complex (SDC), Pool

Comedian Roz Hernandez hosts a live comedy show and conversation about ghost stories and the paranormal on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s on Wayne State’s Detroit campus. Details on the organizer’s page.
St. Andrew's, Wayne State University

Disability rights activists Tiffany Yu and Ani Grigorian lead an author talk on Tuesday, October 6, at 6 p.m. at the Detroit Public Library Main in Detroit. They’ll discuss Yu’s acclaimed book, The Anti-Ableist Manifesto.
Main | Detroit Public Library

Award-winning chef, restaurateur, and author Tanya Holland sits down with WDET’s Ann Delisi on Tuesday, October 6, at 6 p.m. at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation’s Museum Plaza in Dearborn. Food is the starting point for stories about culture and community. Tickets available from the organizer.
Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

Detroit Shipping Company hosts an open mic on Tuesday, October 6, at 8 p.m. in Detroit. Bring stand-up, a song, spoken word—even a mini talk—plus drink specials and solid food.
Detroit Shipping Company

Pontiac's long-running Erebus haunted attraction is back with its Primordium storyline at 18 South Perry St., open October 1–4, 7–11, 13–18 and 20–31, plus November 1, 6 and 7. Tickets are sold by date on the official Erebus calendar, $25–$42 depending on the night.
Erebus Haunted Attraction

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.
The War Memorial

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.
15100 HubbardLivonia, MI 48154

The Jacob Hart Piano Duo performs at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor, presenting special piano pieces.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Psycho comes to The Village Theater at Cherry Hill, 50400 Cherry Hill Road in Canton, on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 7 p.m.. It happens just once, so put it on your calendar if you're interested.
The Village Theater at Cherry Hill

Williamston Theatre stages The One Good Thing or "Are Ya Patrick Swayze?" on Thursday, October 8, 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
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