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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

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

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

Saugatuck-Douglas CommUNITY Pride throws an all-welcome Oktoberfest at Beery Field in Douglas on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from noon to 5 p.m., with a German band, a keg toss, local beer and wine. It’s $10 at the door.
Beery Field

Louise Toppin and Darryl Taylor perform at the 76th Annual E. Azalia Hackley Collection Concert on Saturday, October 10, at 1 p.m. at the Detroit Public Library in Detroit. Presented by the Detroit Public Library as part of the long-running Hackley tradition.
Detroit Public Library

The Redford Theatre screens Casper (1995) on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 2 p.m.. Tickets are just $7, and the Redford is at 17360 Lahser Road in Detroit.
Redford Theatre

The Redford Theatre screens Casper on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 2 p.m., at 17360 Lahser Road in Detroit. It's a single showing, and the same day the Redford also has An American Werewolf in London on the schedule, if you're up for a double.
Redford Theatre

On Sundays October 4, 11, 18 and 25, 1–4 p.m., balloon artist John Winslow twists free balloon creations at Goodison Cider Mill in Rochester, with free live music most Sunday afternoons. It all depends on weather and crowds, so call ahead.
Goodison Cider Mill

The Maplesquatch family vacations at an evil warlock's ancient castle, dormant for 164 years, and soon something starts happening to dear old dad. Planet Ant's original horror comedy My Daddy is Haunted! plays the Ant Hall in Hamtramck on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 3 p.m.. Tickets are $30 online or $35 at the door.
Planet Ant Theatre

Peter Oundjian leads a PVS Classical program on Sunday, October 11, at 3 p.m. at Orchestra Hall in Detroit: Joan Tower’s Concerto for Orchestra, Bernstein’s Serenade with rising star Paul Huang, Copland’s Appalachian Spring, and John Adams’ Frenzy. Come for a sweep of American sound from Tower to Adams. Tickets $20.95–$114.66.
Orchestra Hall

A man dies quietly in a café, and his cell phone won't stop ringing. An ordinary woman answers it and gets tangled up in his grieving family, his mysterious past and an unexpected romance. Sarah Ruhl's comedy plays the University of Michigan-Flint Theatre, 327 East Kearsley Street in Flint, on Friday, October 16, 2026.
University of Michigan-Flint Theatre, 327 E Kearsley St, Flint, MI, 48502, United States

The $40,000 Boo Bash Bingo event at Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort offers participants a chance to win cash and various prizes, including gift baskets, gift cards, and free bingo plays.
Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort

The 1958 The Fly hits the big screen at the Redford Theatre, 17360 Lahser Road in Detroit, on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 2 p.m.. It's an afternoon matinee of a film nearly 70 years old, shown the way it was meant to be seen, for $10.
Redford Theatre

The Fly lands on the Redford Theatre screen on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 2 p.m., at 17360 Lahser Road in Detroit. There are two The Fly screenings at the Redford that day, so pick the one that fits your plans.
Redford Theatre

MARVIN – The Marvin Gaye Musical takes the stage at the Music Hall Center, 350 Madison in Detroit, on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 3 p.m.. A Marvin Gaye musical right here in Detroit, with four performances in the run.
Music Hall Center

Part of the Michigan Arts Festival, the U-M Arts Initiative and partners present a free concert and discussion with artists Wheelchair Sports Camp and Gaelynn Lea in Ann Arbor. After the concert, Gaelynn Lea's 2026 memoir will be available for purchase and signing at Booksweet.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Opera at the Bell's: A MET OPERA LAFFONT COMPETITION - MICHIGAN FUNDRAISER — opera performance at Cliff Bell’s, Detroit.
Cliff Bell’s

The historic Frauenthal Theater in Muskegon screens the 1991 comedy The Addams Family for free on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 3 p.m.. Gomez, Morticia, Wednesday, Pugsley and Uncle Fester hit the big screen, with themed activities, surprises and drinks inspired by the film. Bring the family, and let them know you're coming.
Frauenthal Theater
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