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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

Historic Elmwood Cemetery lights up for three nights with immersive lighting, site-specific art curated by Playground Detroit, and sound stations. Thursday–Saturday, October 1–3, 2026, at Elmwood Cemetery in Detroit. Low-key, not spooky, with new guided tours this year. Tickets start at $25; kids under 10 free.
Elmwood Cemetery

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

Everyone's favorite Scottish nanny hits the Fox Theatre stage on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. In Mrs. Doubtfire, the musical based on the beloved film, out-of-work actor Daniel Hillard disguises himself as a nanny to stay close to his kids. Critics call it heartwarming, family-friendly and laugh-out-loud funny. Just three shows at the Fox, 2211 Woodward Avenue, Detroit.
Fox Theatre

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

Williamston Theatre stages The One Good Thing or "Are Ya Patrick Swayze?" on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 7:30 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

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

Halloween, Thanksgiving, back to school, haunted armories and the end of baseball season: Deck the Fall is an original sketch show that has fun with everything you love about autumn. It plays the Go Comedy! Improv Theater, 261 East Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. And yes, there are mimes and an angry deer.
Go Comedy! Improv Theater

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

Russ Macklem Quartet plays Friday, October 2, at 8 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. Go if you want to catch the quartet live.
MotorCity Wine
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