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

Detroit Zoo · Royal Oak

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“Art Deco World” with Max Chavez – 2026 Lecture Series — Organizer image — Organizer image · Preservation Detroit tours

Arts & culture

Oct 15, 2026

“Art Deco World” with Max Chavez – 2026 Lecture Series

Chicago-based author and architecture historian Max Chavez gives a book talk on his new release, “Art Deco World,” on Thursday, October 15, at 6:30 p.m. at Book Suey in Hamtramck. Hear a fresh take on Art Deco from the author himself.

Hamtramck

Book Suey

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Music & concerts

Oct 15, 2026

MUSIC: Prior Art

The band Prior Art performs in Ann Arbor at 2070 W. Stadium Blvd.

Ann Arbor

2070 W.Stadium Blvd Ann Arbor, MI 48105

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An Evening with David Sedaris at the Midland Center for the Arts — Organizer image — Organizer image · Midland Center for the Arts

Arts & culture

Oct 15, 2026

An Evening with David Sedaris at the Midland Center for the Arts

David Sedaris has the stage at the Midland Center for the Arts, 1801 West Saint Andrews Road in Midland, on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 7 p.m.. It's a whole evening with him, one night only, so if you're a fan, mark the date.

Midland

Midland Center for the Arts

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Dr. Experimentor and the League of Evil: local students take on supervillains at Tibbits — Organizer image — Organizer image · Tibbits Opera House

Theatre & musicals

Oct 15, 2026

Dr. Experimentor and the League of Evil: local students take on supervillains at Tibbits

What's a supervillain to do when keeping his spot in the League of Evil means defeating his best friend, a superhero? Local students in grades 4 through 8 stage Dr. Experimentor and the League of Evil at Tibbits Opera House in Coldwater on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 7 p.m.. Tickets are $10, fees included.

Coldwater

Tibbits Opera House

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Oct 15, 2026

An Evening in the Comedy Cauldron: a witches' night out at Go Comedy! in Ferndale

It's a witches' night out! Comedy troupe The Weirdos Mister invoke the spirit of cult classic The Craft at the Go Comedy! Improv Theater, 261 East Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., and it's all improvised. Tarot readings follow the show, and spooky cocktails flow all night.

Ferndale

Go Comedy! Improv Theater

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Theatre & musicals

Oct 15, 2026

Julia’s Super Sick Totally Gay Comedy Night: local LGBT+ stand-up in Ferndale

A little stand-up curious? Local comedian Julia Lynn Marsh serves up an hour of hot local talent at the Go Comedy! Improv Theater, 261 East Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 9 p.m., with hilarious jokes from local LGBT+ comedians. Straight audiences are encouraged to come out, you know, for a night of comedy.

Ferndale

Go Comedy! Improv Theater

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Dead Man’s Cellphone: Sarah Ruhl's comedy at the University of Michigan-Flint Theatre — Organizer image — Organizer image · Flint Institute of Music (Capitol, Whiting, Flint Rep)

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Oct 16, 2026

Dead Man’s Cellphone: Sarah Ruhl's comedy at the University of Michigan-Flint Theatre

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.

Flint

University of Michigan-Flint Theatre, 327 E Kearsley St, Flint, MI, 48502, United States

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Theatre & musicals

Oct 16, 2026

Fall 2026 Comedy Night

Barn Theatre (Augusta) hosts a comedy night on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Barn Theatre in Augusta. Go for a night of laughs; tickets available.

Augusta

Barn Theatre (Augusta)

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America at 250 - Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra — Organizer image — Organizer image · Michigan Technological University

Concerts

Oct 16, 2026

America at 250 - Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra

America at 250 is a concert celebrating the United States’ semiquincentennial, featuring the Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra, Michigan Tech Concert Choir, and Jazz Lab Band performing works by John Williams, Duke Ellington, John Philip Sousa, Aaron Copland, and a piece inspired by Norman Rockwell's paintings.

Houghton

Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts, Black Performance Hall

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Theatre & musicals

Oct 16, 2026

The Big One-Oh! JR. with the Ridgedale Players in Troy

The Ridgedale Players stage The Big One-Oh! JR. on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at 205 West Long Lake Road in Troy. The run has six performances, so you've got a few dates to pick from.

Troy

Ridgedale Players

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Theatre & musicals

Oct 16, 2026

The Hunchback of Notre Dame: Victor Hugo's classic as a musical at the Croswell in Adrian

Fifteenth-century Paris, where prejudice, morality and redemption collide and beauty lies within. Croswell Opera House stages The Hunchback of Notre Dame, the musical based on Victor Hugo's classic story, on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., at 129 East Maumee Street in Adrian. The run has nine performances.

Adrian

Croswell Opera House

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The Old Man and the Old Moon — Organizer image — Organizer image · Wayne State University Theatre and Dance

Theatre & musicals

Oct 16, 2026

The Old Man and the Old Moon

Wayne State University Theatre and Dance presents The Old Man and the Old Moon on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at the Hilberry Gateway in Detroit—an imaginative sea-faring epic with storms, leviathans, cranky ghosts, and a choice between duty and love. Tickets available from the theater.

Detroit

Hilberry Gateway

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Arts & culture

Oct 16, 2026

The Rocky Horror Show at The Village Theater at Cherry Hill in Canton

The Rocky Horror Show hits the stage at The Village Theater at Cherry Hill, 50400 Cherry Hill Road in Canton, on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 8 p.m.. There are three performances, so pick the one that works for you.

Canton

The Village Theater at Cherry Hill

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Theatre & musicals

Oct 16, 2026

MARVIN – The Marvin Gaye Musical at Detroit's Music Hall Center

MARVIN – The Marvin Gaye Musical takes the stage at the Music Hall Center, 350 Madison in Detroit, on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 8 p.m.. A Marvin Gaye musical right here in Detroit, with four performances in the run.

Detroit

Music Hall Center

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The Ride Unplugged Acoustic Concert — Organizer image — Organizer image · The Lark Theater

Theatre & musicals

Oct 17, 2026

The Ride Unplugged Acoustic Concert

An intimate acoustic evening with The Ride featuring favorite country songs interspersed with personal stories from the band members. The event showcases a lineup of Northern Michigan musicians performing classic country, southern rock, and rock anthems alongside the band's original songs.

Cheboygan

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

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Homecoming Game Day: a free party and big-screen game at Flint's Capitol Theatre — Organizer image — Organizer image · Flint Institute of Music (Capitol, Whiting, Flint Rep)

Theatre & musicals

Oct 17, 2026

Homecoming Game Day: a free party and big-screen game at Flint's Capitol Theatre

Celebrate Homecoming on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 12 a.m. outside the historic Capitol Theatre on 2nd Street in downtown Flint: inflatables, games, food, giveaways and DJ SicMusiq bringing plenty of maize and blue spirit. Then head inside to watch the Homecoming game on the big screen. It's free, with registration required.

Flint

Capitol Theatre, 140 E 2nd St, Flint, MI, 34566, United States

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Arts & culture

Oct 17, 2026

A Glass Experience – Make ’N’ Take

The Michigan Glass Project runs a day-long hands-on glass workshop on Saturday, October 17, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Michigan Hot Glass (Russell Industrial Center, Building 1) in Detroit. Pick one of four one-hour sessions, no experience needed, take home your piece; $65 per session, spectators welcome with a $5 suggested donation.

Detroit

Michigan Hot Glass (Russell Industrial Center, Building 1)

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Empty Bowls at the Midland Center for the Arts — Organizer image — Organizer image · Midland Center for the Arts

Arts & culture

Oct 17, 2026

Empty Bowls at the Midland Center for the Arts

Empty Bowls takes place at the Midland Center for the Arts, 1801 West Saint Andrews Road in Midland, on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 11 a.m.. It runs at three times that day, so it's easy to fit into your plans.

Midland

Midland Center for the Arts

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“Art Deco World” with Max Chavez – 2026 Lecture Series

MUSIC: Prior Art

An Evening with David Sedaris at the Midland Center for the Arts

Dr. Experimentor and the League of Evil: local students take on supervillains at Tibbits

An Evening in the Comedy Cauldron: a witches' night out at Go Comedy! in Ferndale

Julia’s Super Sick Totally Gay Comedy Night: local LGBT+ stand-up in Ferndale

Dead Man’s Cellphone: Sarah Ruhl's comedy at the University of Michigan-Flint Theatre

Fall 2026 Comedy Night

America at 250 - Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra

The Big One-Oh! JR. with the Ridgedale Players in Troy

The Hunchback of Notre Dame: Victor Hugo's classic as a musical at the Croswell in Adrian

The Old Man and the Old Moon

The Rocky Horror Show at The Village Theater at Cherry Hill in Canton

MARVIN – The Marvin Gaye Musical at Detroit's Music Hall Center

The Ride Unplugged Acoustic Concert

Homecoming Game Day: a free party and big-screen game at Flint's Capitol Theatre

A Glass Experience – Make ’N’ Take

Empty Bowls at the Midland Center for the Arts

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