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Hop on a bus to see the ofrenda at the DIA, the Detroit Institute of Arts, on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 10:30 a.m.. The trip is part of the Day of the Dead lineup at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, and a nice way to see the altar with a group.
Macomb Center for the Performing Arts

Detroit Public Library hosts an open mic of comedy and poetry on Wednesday, October 21, at 6 p.m. at Edison | Detroit Public Library in Detroit. Expect fresh voices and a friendly room.
Edison | Detroit Public Library

Flint Under the Stars throws The Glam Reaper's Ball, a Halloween drag show, on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 7 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre, 140 East 2nd Street in Flint. Expect some of the region's best performers, wicked comedy, killer lip-syncs and plenty of glitter. Costumes welcome. Pay what you wish; registration required.
Capitol Theatre, 140 E 2nd St, Flint, MI, 34566, United States

Come on down: The Price is Right Live! plays the Whiting Auditorium, 123 Whiting Street in Flint, on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. Plinko, Cliffhangers, The Big Wheel and the Showcase Showdown happen live on stage, and you could even win a brand-new car. Tickets start at $34, or $26 for Genesee County residents.
Whiting Auditorium, 123 Whiting Street, Flint, MI, 12345, United States

A hands-on art workshop designed for high school students to experiment with fabric, felt, and embroidery techniques while creating patches.
MOCAD

Return of the King plays The Village Theater at Cherry Hill, 50400 Cherry Hill Road in Canton, on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 7 p.m.. It's a one-night-only date, so mark your calendar if you're curious.
The Village Theater at Cherry Hill

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.
Planet Ant Theatre

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.
Go Comedy! Improv Theater

Grab a brush on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 11 a.m. for a Day of the Dead Paint-Along Program at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township. You paint along with the group. There's a fee to take part.
Macomb Center for the Performing Arts

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.
River Raisin Centre for the Arts

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.
The Encore Musical Theatre Company

Dave Landau takes the stage at The Village Theater at Cherry Hill, 50400 Cherry Hill Road in Canton, on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. One night, one headliner.
The Village Theater at Cherry Hill

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.
Old Town Playhouse

A brand-new, evening-length dance work gets its world premiere in Ann Arbor on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.: The Rose Sonata, presented by UMS (University Musical Society), with New York City Ballet principal dancer Sara Mearns and co-choreographers and dancers Bobbi Jene Smith and Or Schraiber. There are two performances.
UMS (University Musical Society)

JOHNNYSWIM, the duo of Abner Ramirez and Amanda Sudano Ramirez, brings the Greetings from Georgica Pond tour to Pontiac on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 8 p.m., part of the Flagstar Strand's Signature Series at 12 North Saginaw Street. Expect heartfelt melodies woven from personal stories and imaginative tales.
Signature Series

Whethan brings his WAREHOUSE.WAVS tour to The Majestic Theatre in Detroit on Friday, October 23, at 8 p.m., with STVSH. The gold-selling Chicago producer has worked with Dua Lipa and Charli XCX. Tickets available online. 18 and over.
The Majestic Theatre

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

Tonight’s Conversation brings its audience-driven Live & Uncut talk show to Huntington Place in Detroit on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Expect mic-in-hand audience Q&A, real stories, and throwback R&B energy — tickets required.
Huntington Place
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