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The Detroit Zoological Society throws a strictly 21+ Halloween costume party at the Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak on Friday, October 2, from 6:30 to 10 p.m. (VIP entry at 6), with more than 100 craft drink tastings, live music and a costume contest. Heads up: every ticket tier was listed as sold out on the official page as of September 29, 2026.
Detroit Zoo

A jazz performance featuring saxophonists Vincent Herring and Erena Terakubo at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor, emphasizing the alto saxophone's dynamic sound.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Michigan ice hockey hosts Bowling Green on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Yost Ice Arena in Ann Arbor. Ticket info is on mgoblue.com, Michigan’s official athletics site.
Yost Ice Arena

Michigan State men's basketball hosts Incarnate Word on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Breslin Center in East Lansing. Ticket info is on msuspartans.com, Michigan State’s official athletics site.
Breslin Center

Artemas plays a concert on Friday, October 2, at 7 p.m. at Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak. Presented by AEG, with tickets available.
Royal Oak Music Theatre

Men's ice hockey game at the John MacInnes Student Ice Arena in Houghton against Minnesota.
John MacInnes Student Ice Arena

Chicago instrumental trio Spare Parts plays Friday, October 2, at 7:30 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit. Vintage keys, electric bass, and drums drive hard grooves and live improv, with Ropeadope releases to their name. Reservations available.
Cliff Bell’s

Experience The Music Of 1971: Live In Concert plays The Village Theater at Cherry Hill, 50400 Cherry Hill Road in Canton, on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. As the title says, it's a live concert bringing back the music of 1971. There are two dates, so pick the one that suits you.
The Village Theater at Cherry Hill

The Grand Rapids Symphony plays The Music of Star Trek at DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe NW in Grand Rapids, on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. If you're a Star Trek fan, here's your chance to hear that music with a live symphony orchestra. There are two dates to choose from.
DeVos Performance Hall

Good Vibrations, Surfin' U.S.A., California Girls, Wouldn't It Be Nice: the Beach Boys' hits get full orchestral arrangements at Muskegon's Frauenthal Theater on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. Endless Summer joins the WMS, with Scott Speck conducting. Subscriptions and single tickets are on sale online or at 231.726.3231.
Frauenthal Theater

Comedian Paula Poundstone takes the stage at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. It's one show only, so if you want to catch her live, mark the date.
Wharton Center for Performing Arts

Symphonie Fantastique comes to the Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. It happens just once, so put it on your calendar if you're interested.
Wharton Center for Performing Arts

Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers play Ann Arbor on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., presented by UMS (University Musical Society). Come for the legend's brilliant piano playing and stay for a sound that slides from rock to jazz to folk and beyond.
UMS (University Musical Society)

Holly Bowling is a solo pianist known for her virtuosic playing and emotional depth, creating a unique musical voice that spans genres from Grateful Dead to Nine Inch Nails. She has collaborated with notable artists and performed at prestigious venues worldwide.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Foster The People — concert at Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre, Sterling Heights.
Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre

Atomic Café is a music event held in Ann Arbor at 2070 W. Stadium Blvd. It focuses on live music with no additional details provided about the lineup or music style.
2070 W.Stadium Blvd Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Catch The Music Man at 8 p.m. on Friday, October 2, at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts in Clinton Township. Experience this classic musical live!
Macomb Center for the Performing Arts

Jenene Caramielo plays a concert on Friday, October 2, at 8 p.m. at Andiamo Celebrity Showroom in Warren. The showroom setting is the draw; tickets are available.
Andiamo Celebrity Showroom
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