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Detroit Historical Society docents lead a guided tour on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 11 a.m. at the Detroit Historical Museum in Detroit. Expect insider context on key exhibits; tickets are free, with museum admission required separately.
Detroit Historical Museum

Detroit Historical Society leads a docent-guided tour on Saturday, October 17, at 11 a.m. at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum in Detroit. Knowledgeable guides bring Detroit’s maritime legacy and Great Lakes connections to life. Tickets are free; museum admission is required separately.
Dossin Great Lakes Museum

The ReVamp hosts a volunteer-powered clothing swap on Saturday, October 17, from 12 to 5 p.m. at Chandler Park Fieldhouse in Detroit. Bring clean items, swap, and take home unlimited finds, plus workshops and music. Admission is $25 to participate (pay at the door or via Eventbrite); kids under 12 are free.
Chandler Park Fieldhouse

The Met’s new Live in HD presentation of Verdi’s Macbeth plays Saturday, October 17, at 1 p.m. at the Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts in Manistee, starring Quinn Kelsey and Lise Davidsen. Tickets are $25.
Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, 101 Maple Street, Manistee, MI, 49660, United States

Cranbrook Art Museum and Cranbrook Academy of Art host Crandemonium on Saturday, October 17, at 6:30 p.m. at Cranbrook Art Museum Grounds in Bloomfield Hills. Expect an exclusive preview of The World of Anna Sui with Anna Sui in attendance, then the Art After Dark party; tickets available for the full gala or the late-night portion only.
Cranbrook Art Museum Grounds, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304, United States

All Star Comedy Festival — event at Fox Theatre, Detroit.
Fox Theatre

"Are You Ready for it? A Taylor Experience" happens on Saturday, October 17, at 7:30 p.m. at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts in Clinton Township. It’s a special event focusing on Taylor Swift’s music on the local stage.
Macomb Center for the Performing Arts

Mexican American singer Lupita Infante plays Ann Arbor on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., presented by UMS (University Musical Society). She brings a fresh, modern voice to traditional mariachi and ranchera, carrying her family's legacy forward and redefining it for a new generation.
UMS (University Musical Society)

The Henry Ford’s Artemis Adventure with LEGO Bricks runs from Sunday, October 18, 2026, to Sunday, January 3, 2027, at The Gallery by General Motors inside the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in Dearborn. Giant LEGO sculptures and hands-on engineering stations bring NASA’s Artemis missions to life. Free for members or with museum admission.
Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site hosts the Simply Unique Market on Sunday, October 18, at 11 a.m. in Shelby Township. A cool chance to explore the historic proving grounds while you browse.
Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site, 49965 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Township, MI, 48317, United States

The Midland Center for the Arts hosts the George Fee Lecture on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. at 1801 West Saint Andrews Road in Midland. The topic: Opera As A Window Into the 18th Century. Good food for thought for opera fans and history buffs alike.
Midland Center for the Arts

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

David Caserta performs his Haunted Illusions show at 3 p.m. on Sunday, October 18, at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts in Clinton Township.
Macomb Center for the Performing Arts

The 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?' Tour stops at the Midland Center for the Arts, 1801 West Saint Andrews Road in Midland, on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 3 p.m.. It's a one-night stop, so sort out your tickets early if you want in.
Midland Center for the Arts

The Sphinx Virtuosi play Ann Arbor on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 4 p.m., presented by UMS (University Musical Society), and American mezzo-soprano J'Nai Bridges joins them for a bold new song cycle by Damien Geter. Expect newly commissioned works and reimagined classics about the country's ever-evolving story.
UMS (University Musical Society)
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HOME[sic], a movement-theater performance, is set for Sunday, October 18, at 7 p.m. at The Berman Center for the Performing Arts in West Bloomfield. It blends movement, illusion, and bold physicality to unpack homesickness and the fragile, shifting idea of home. Tickets available through the venue.
The Berman Center for the Performing Arts

Eastern Market Partnership hosts Happy Hour in the Market on Monday, October 19, at 5:30 p.m. at Eastern Market, Shed 5, in Detroit. Come if you want to meet farmers, makers, and food entrepreneurs—plus music and mocktails.
Eastern Market, Shed 5, 2810 Russell St., Detroit, MI, 48207

Alton Brown takes the stage at DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe NW in Grand Rapids, on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. One night, one headliner: if you're a fan, here's your chance to see him live.
DeVos Performance Hall
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