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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

DEFY Wrestling brings its All Heart pro wrestling card to The Lincoln Factory in Detroit on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 8 p.m. Seattle-based indie promotion with a reputation for hard-hitting shows; tickets available online.
The Lincoln Factory

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

Oakland women's soccer hosted Youngstown State University on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Oakland Soccer Field in Rochester. Final: Youngstown State University 1, Oakland 0.
Oakland Soccer Field

Detroit Mercy women's soccer hosted Robert Morris on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Titan Field in Detroit. Final: Detroit Mercy 0, Robert Morris 0.
Titan Field

We Run 313 leads an intermediate run on Thursday, October 1, at 6:30 p.m. at Robert C. Valade Park in Detroit: pick 5K or 10K, split into two groups and finish together.
Robert C. Valade Park

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

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

Oakland baseball hosted Ontario Royals Travel Team on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 1 p.m. at Oakland Baseball Field in Rochester.
Oakland Baseball Field

Michigan men's tennis hosted M15 Ann Arbor on Thursday, October 1, 2026 in Ann Arbor.
University of Michigan

The Stonewall Run Club organizes regular runs in Ferndale, starting outside Affirmations. Two route options are available: 5k and 10k, finishing alternately at Soho or Sidecar Slider Bar depending on the week. The run is cancelled in case of inclement weather and replaced by an indoor meetup at the Soho/Sidecar Slider Bar.
Affirmations

Wise Guys Chess Club hosts a chess night on Wednesday, September 30, at 6 p.m. at Robert C. Valade Park in Detroit. It’s free, with complimentary lessons from 6–7:30 p.m. for all ages and levels.
Robert C. Valade Park

Los Angeles shoegaze/rock outfit Drag Talk plays with Bird's Eye View on Tuesday, September 29, at 8 p.m. at PJ's Lager House in Detroit. Expect heavy guitars and hazy melodies. Tickets $15 advance, $20 at the door; doors at 7 p.m.; 18+ with ID, all ages with parent/guardian 25+.
PJ's Lager House

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

Michigan men's soccer hosted Oakland on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 7 p.m. in Ann Arbor. Final: Michigan 2, Oakland 1.
University of Michigan

Motown Roller Club’s “Rollin’ on the River” rolls out Tuesday, September 29, at 6 p.m. at Robert C. Valade Park in Detroit. It’s the 8th season, with beginner skate class 6–7 p.m. and group rollouts 7–9 p.m. along the Riverwalk and Dequindre Cut—family-friendly fun.
Robert C. Valade Park

We Run 313 leads a low-pressure two-mile community run on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 6 p.m. on the Dennis Archer Greenway in Detroit. It’s beginner-friendly for all paces and ages, leaders cheer you on, and the meetup is at Breadless.
Dennis Archer Greenway
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