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Spooky Spirits: A 21+ Halloween costume bash at the Detroit Zoo ↗

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The Fly (1986): an evening screening at the Redford Theatre — Organizer image — Organizer image · Redford Theatre

Cinema & screenings

Oct 17, 2026

The Fly (1986): an evening screening at the Redford Theatre

The Redford Theatre, 17360 Lahser Road in Detroit, screens The Fly (1986) on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 8 p.m.. Big screen, dark room, $10 tickets, and if you want the full double dose, the 1958 The Fly plays the same afternoon.

Detroit

Redford Theatre

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Faust (1926) turns 100 at Silents at the Senate — Organizer image — Organizer image · Senate Theater

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Oct 17, 2026

Faust (1926) turns 100 at Silents at the Senate

Silents at the Senate marks 100 years of Faust (1926) with an anniversary screening at the Senate Theater, 6424 Michigan Avenue in Detroit, on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 8 p.m.. It's a century-old silent film, back on a movie-house screen with an audience around you.

Detroit

Senate Theater

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Opera

Oct 18, 2026

George Fee Lecture: Opera As A Window Into the 18th Century in Midland

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

Midland Center for the Arts

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Opera

Oct 18, 2026

Opera at the Bell's: A MET OPERA LAFFONT COMPETITION - MICHIGAN FUNDRAISER

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

Detroit

Cliff Bell’s

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The Addams Family (1991): a free family movie at the Frauenthal Theater in Muskegon — Organizer image — Organizer image · Frauenthal Center

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Oct 18, 2026

The Addams Family (1991): a free family movie at the Frauenthal Theater in Muskegon

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.

Muskegon

Frauenthal Theater

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Maybe Happy Ending plays the Fisher Theatre for nearly two weeks — Organizer image — Organizer image · Broadway in Detroit / ATG

Theatre & musicals

Oct 20, 2026

Maybe Happy Ending plays the Fisher Theatre for nearly two weeks

Maybe Happy Ending takes the stage at Detroit's Fisher Theatre, 3011 West Grand Boulevard, on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. The title already asks the question, and the show sticks around the Fisher for almost two weeks. Tickets are sold through the official box office with ATG Tickets.

Detroit

Fisher Theatre

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Oct 21, 2026

John Cameron Mitchell: Hedwig 25th Anniversary Movie Tour

John Cameron Mitchell brings the Hedwig 25th Anniversary Movie Tour to The Fillmore Detroit on Wednesday, October 21, at 7 p.m., in Detroit. Twenty-five years of Hedwig at a big Detroit venue.

Detroit

The Fillmore Detroit

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Oct 22, 2026

Cabeza de Vaca at the Macomb Center's Mexican Film Festival

The Macomb Center for the Performing Arts screens Cabeza de Vaca on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 4 p.m. as part of its Mexican Film Festival, at 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township. The screening is one of the center's Day of the Dead programs.

Clinton Township

Macomb Center for the Performing Arts

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Double feature: The Fog and Carnival of Souls at the Redford Theatre — Organizer image — Organizer image · Redford Theatre

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Oct 22, 2026

Double feature: The Fog and Carnival of Souls at the Redford Theatre

Two films, one $7 ticket: the Redford Theatre, 17360 Lahser Road in Detroit, screens The Fog (1980) and Carnival of Souls (1962) back to back on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 7 p.m.. The Redford bills the night as a Donor Event.

Detroit

Redford Theatre

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Oct 22, 2026

Shortbus at 20: John Cameron Mitchell's live commentary screening at Planet Ant

John Cameron Mitchell comes to Planet Ant Theatre, 2357 Caniff Street in Hamtramck, on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 7 p.m. to celebrate 20 years of Shortbus with a live, in-person commentary screening full of behind-the-scenes stories. The night wraps with a Q&A and music. The film follows New Yorkers who converge at an infamous underground salon.

Hamtramck

Planet Ant Theatre

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Oct 22, 2026

The Fog & Carnival of Souls: a double feature at the Redford Theatre

Two films, back to back: the Redford Theatre runs The Fog and Carnival of Souls as a double feature on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 7 p.m., at 17360 Lahser Road in Detroit. It's a one-time program.

Detroit

Redford Theatre

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Theatre & musicals

Oct 22, 2026

Amalgamation: the Community Sketch Show at Go Comedy! in Ferndale

Go Comedy! Improv Theater, 261 East Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, hosts Amalgamation on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. It's the bi-monthly Community Sketch Show that anyone can submit to, even you: a one-night-only mashup of original sketches, comedic voices, styles and delightful chaos.

Ferndale

Go Comedy! Improv Theater

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Theatre & musicals

Oct 23, 2026

Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show at the River Raisin Centre for the Arts in Monroe

Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show hits the stage at the River Raisin Centre for the Arts, 114 South Monroe Street in Monroe, on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 7 p.m.. There are three performances, so pick your night.

Monroe

River Raisin Centre for the Arts

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Tribute: Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young at The Encore in Dexter — Organizer image — Organizer image · The Encore Musical Theatre Company

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Oct 23, 2026

Tribute: Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young at The Encore in Dexter

The Encore Musical Theatre Company, 7714 Ann Arbor Street in Dexter, salutes the music of Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 7 p.m.. Tribute: Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young has four performances on the calendar, sponsored by Dexter's Pub.

Dexter

The Encore Musical Theatre Company

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Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors at Old Town Playhouse in Traverse City — Organizer image — Organizer image · Old Town Playhouse

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Oct 23, 2026

Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors at Old Town Playhouse in Traverse City

Nobody's ever seen a Dracula this funny. Old Town Playhouse, 148 East Eighth Street in Traverse City, stages Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., a madcap take on the classic tale with a cast of zany characters and blood-curdling screams. Of laughter.

Traverse City

Old Town Playhouse

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Cinema & screenings

Oct 23, 2026

Fright Night Part 2 on the big screen at the Redford Theatre

The Redford Theatre screens Fright Night Part 2 on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 8 p.m., at 17360 Lahser Road in Detroit. One showing, a big screen, a dark room, and with a title like that, bring a friend.

Detroit

Redford Theatre

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Cinema & screenings

Oct 23, 2026

Twilight Rocky Horror Shadow Cast

Five15 in Royal Oak screens The Rocky Horror Picture Show with a live drag shadow cast acting it out in front of the screen on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 10 p.m. The $25 ticket includes a prop bag.

Royal Oak

Five15

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The Lark's Got Talent Competition — Organizer image — Organizer image · The Lark Theater

Theatre & musicals

Oct 24, 2026

The Lark's Got Talent Competition

The Lark Theater hosted its first annual The Lark's Got Talent competition as a fundraising event to showcase local musical talents. Ten finalists each performed two songs during the competition held at The Lark Theater in Cheboygan.

Cheboygan

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

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The Fly (1986): an evening screening at the Redford Theatre

Faust (1926) turns 100 at Silents at the Senate

George Fee Lecture: Opera As A Window Into the 18th Century in Midland

Opera at the Bell's: A MET OPERA LAFFONT COMPETITION - MICHIGAN FUNDRAISER

The Addams Family (1991): a free family movie at the Frauenthal Theater in Muskegon

Maybe Happy Ending plays the Fisher Theatre for nearly two weeks

John Cameron Mitchell: Hedwig 25th Anniversary Movie Tour

Cabeza de Vaca at the Macomb Center's Mexican Film Festival

Double feature: The Fog and Carnival of Souls at the Redford Theatre

Shortbus at 20: John Cameron Mitchell's live commentary screening at Planet Ant

The Fog & Carnival of Souls: a double feature at the Redford Theatre

Amalgamation: the Community Sketch Show at Go Comedy! in Ferndale

Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show at the River Raisin Centre for the Arts in Monroe

Tribute: Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young at The Encore in Dexter

Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors at Old Town Playhouse in Traverse City

Fright Night Part 2 on the big screen at the Redford Theatre

Twilight Rocky Horror Shadow Cast

The Lark's Got Talent Competition

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