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For Generations Yet Unborn — Organizer image — Organizer image · The Henry Ford

Arts & culture

Feb 7, 2026

The Henry Ford’s temporary collections spotlight runs Saturday, February 7, 2026, through Sunday, January 31, 2027, at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in Dearborn. Centered on Mrs. Jackson’s memoir, it shows how everyday people can preserve and share family stories. Free for members or with museum admission.

Dearborn

Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

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Handmade: The Crafting of America — Organizer image — Organizer image · The Henry Ford

Arts & culture

Mar 21, 2026

Handmade: The Crafting of America

The Henry Ford’s exhibition Handmade: The Crafting of America runs Saturday, March 21, 2026, through Monday, January 18, 2027, at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in Dearborn. It traces American craft from practical roots to bold contemporary work. Free for members; included with museum admission.

Dearborn

Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

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Birmingham Farmers Market — Organizer image — Organizer image · Downtown Birmingham

Concerts

May 3, 2026

Birmingham Farmers Market

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.

Birmingham

Public Parking Lot 6

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Arts & culture

Sep 10, 2026

(sub)surface

(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.

Detroit

Swords Into Plowshares Peace Center and Gallery

6:00 PMFree admission

Drive By Shooting in the D — Organizer image — Organizer image · Mosaic Productions

Arts & culture

Sep 19, 2026

Drive By Shooting in the D

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.

Detroit

Office Space Gallery

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A thread runs through it — Organizer image — Organizer image · Ramsdell Theatre

Arts & culture

Sep 25, 2026

A thread runs through it

"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.

Manistee

Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, 101 Maple Street, Manistee, MI, 49660, United States

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Adult Art Camp! (Sold Out) — Organizer image — Organizer image · Cranbrook Art Museum

Arts & culture

Sep 30, 2026

Adult Art Camp! (Sold Out)

Cranbrook Art Museum hosts a three-day Adult Art Camp from Wednesday, September 30, to Friday, October 2 at the Art Lab in Bloomfield Hills. It dives into printmaking techniques with gallery and vault field trips—now sold out and required advance registration.

Bloomfield Hills

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

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Erebus Haunted Attraction – Primordium: Pontiac's haunted house — Organizer image — Organizer image · Erebus Haunted Attraction

Festivals & community

Oct 1, 2026

Erebus Haunted Attraction – Primordium: Pontiac's haunted house

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.

Pontiac

Erebus Haunted Attraction

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Neoliberal Loops Gallery Exhibit - Rozsa Art Galleries — Organizer image — Organizer image · Michigan Technological University

Arts & culture

Oct 1, 2026

Neoliberal Loops Gallery Exhibit - Rozsa Art Galleries

Emma C. Johnson's Neoliberal Loops project explores neoliberalism, postfeminism, and economic precarity through diverse media at the Rozsa Art Galleries. The exhibit runs from September 18 to November 6, 2026, in Houghton, inviting reflection on capitalism and representation.

Houghton

Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts, Rozsa Art Galleries

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Concerts

Oct 1, 2026

Brewtiful Giveaway

At Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort's Brewtiful Giveaway, participants can earn 2500 points to receive a coffee maker. Points can be earned from 8 a.m. to 9:55 p.m., and the coffee maker can be claimed between 3 p.m. and 10 p.m. at the Entertainment Hall upon presenting a receipt.

Mount Pleasant

Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort

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2026 Awards of Excellence Luncheon and Michigan Auto Heritage Day — Organizer image — Organizer image · City of Livonia

Festivals & community

Oct 1, 2026

2026 Awards of Excellence Luncheon and Michigan Auto Heritage Day

The City of Livonia hosts the 2026 Awards of Excellence Luncheon and Michigan Auto Heritage Day on Thursday, October 1, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 12066 Merriman Road in Livonia.

Livonia

12066 Merriman RoadLivonia, MI 48150

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

Festivals & community

Oct 1, 2026

Session 1 Huskies Swim Training

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.

Houghton

Student Development Complex (SDC), Pool

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Free Admission 5–8 p.m. — Organizer image — Organizer image · Detroit Historical Society

Festivals & community

Oct 1, 2026

Free Admission 5–8 p.m.

Detroit Historical Society hosts a free evening on Thursday, October 1, 2026, starting at 5 p.m. at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum in Detroit. Explore maritime exhibits, and catch Brendan Roney’s Beautiful Belle Isle: Our Island Jewel talk at 6:30 p.m.; registration required for the lecture.

Detroit

Dossin Great Lakes Museum

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Nate King Live at The Lark Lounge — Organizer image — Organizer image · The Lark Theater

Music & concerts

Oct 1, 2026

Nate King Live at The Lark Lounge

Live music performance by Nate King and Flatbreads at The Lark Lounge in Cheboygan, Michigan.

Cheboygan

The Lark Lounge, 252 N. Huron Street, Cheboygan, MI, 49721

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Planet D Nonet — Organizer image — Organizer image · Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe

Music & concerts

Oct 1, 2026

Planet D Nonet

Planet D Nonet (PD9) is a streamlined version of the big bands from the 1930s, often featuring guest vocalists to expand their performance versatility. Their lineup recalls the earliest big bands during swing's evolution, blending small-group agility with a larger harmonic palette.

Grosse Pointe Farms

Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

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Arts & culture

Oct 1, 2026

Bob Talk: About Kristin Hannah

Robert Van Dellen gives a talk on contemporary author Kristin Hannah on Thursday, October 1, at 6 p.m. at Hardy Hall at the Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts in Manistee. He’s a former literature professor and college president with two published books—free, no reservations.

Manistee

Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, 101 Maple Street, Manistee, MI, 49660, United States

6:00 PMFree admission

Concerts

Oct 1, 2026

Mastodon

Mastodon plays Thursday, October 1, at 6 p.m. at The Fillmore Detroit in Detroit. Big-stage show at a classic downtown venue.

Detroit

The Fillmore Detroit

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Public Lecture: Alex Puz — Organizer image — Organizer image · Cranbrook Art Museum

Festivals & community

Oct 1, 2026

Public Lecture: Alex Puz

Cranbrook Art Museum hosts a free public lecture with Visiting Artist Alex Puz on Thursday, October 1, at 6 p.m. at deSalle Auditorium in Bloomfield Hills. He’ll dig into his color-driven, optical, linear abstraction practice.

Bloomfield Hills

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

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For Generations Yet Unborn

Handmade: The Crafting of America

Birmingham Farmers Market

(sub)surface

Drive By Shooting in the D

A thread runs through it

Adult Art Camp! (Sold Out)

Erebus Haunted Attraction – Primordium: Pontiac's haunted house

Neoliberal Loops Gallery Exhibit - Rozsa Art Galleries

Brewtiful Giveaway

2026 Awards of Excellence Luncheon and Michigan Auto Heritage Day

Session 1 Huskies Swim Training

Free Admission 5–8 p.m.

Nate King Live at The Lark Lounge

Planet D Nonet

Bob Talk: About Kristin Hannah

Mastodon

Public Lecture: Alex Puz

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