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

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Theatre & musicals

Oct 1, 2026

Super Sauce: a free long-form improv jam at Go Comedy! in Ferndale

Students and seasoned pros can all jump on stage at Super Sauce, a long-form improv jam at the Go Comedy! Improv Theater, 261 East Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 9 p.m.. Up to three troupes get assembled for one night only. Sign up during Proving Grounds; it's free and no ticket is needed.

Ferndale

Go Comedy! Improv Theater

9:00 PMFree admission

Theatre & musicals

Oct 1, 2026

The Thursday Show: weekly sketch and improv night with the Planet Ant Farm Team

Sketch, improv, character bits and guest performers, all in one night. The Thursday Show plays Planet Ant Theatre, 2357 Caniff Street in Hamtramck, on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 8 p.m., built by Planet Ant's in-house Farm Teams. Every show is made fresh around a rotating monthly theme, so no two nights are the same.

Hamtramck

Planet Ant Theatre

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Theatre & musicals

Oct 1, 2026

Eureka Day: Jonathan Spector's Tony-winning play gets its Michigan premiere at Detroit Public Theatre

A progressive elementary school, a mumps outbreak and a community that can't agree on what's true. Detroit Public Theatre stages the Michigan premiere of Jonathan Spector's Tony Award-winning, bitingly funny Eureka Day on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., at 3960 Third Avenue in Detroit. The run has 22 performances.

Detroit

Detroit Public Theatre

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Oct 1, 2026

Proving Grounds feat. Mug Boys: fresh improv acts at Go Comedy! in Ferndale

Like seeing what's next before everyone else does? Proving Grounds brings two fresh opening acts to the Go Comedy! Improv Theater, 261 East Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. Hosting and headlining: Mug Boys, aka Alex, Will and Jake, three of the most carbonated improvisers in town.

Ferndale

Go Comedy! Improv Theater

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Theatre & musicals

Oct 1, 2026

Les Misérables at Grosse Pointe Theatre

Grosse Pointe Theatre stages Les Misérables on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at 15001 East Jefferson Avenue in Grosse Pointe Park. It's a big title on Jefferson Avenue, and with ten performances in the run, it's easy to find your date.

Grosse Pointe Park

Grosse Pointe Theatre

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Oct 1, 2026

Once On This Island at Birmingham Village Players

Birmingham Village Players stage Once On This Island on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at 34660 Woodward Avenue in Birmingham. It's live theater right on Woodward, and with six performances in the run, you can pick the date that suits you.

Birmingham

Birmingham Village Players

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Oct 1, 2026

My Mother and the MI OHIO War at Farmers Alley Theatre in Kalamazoo

A mother, and a war between Michigan and Ohio: the title alone gets you curious. Farmers Alley Theatre stages My Mother and the MI OHIO War on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at 221 Farmers Alley in Kalamazoo. There are eight performances in the run, so you've got options.

Kalamazoo

Farmers Alley Theatre

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Bastard: a family dramedy at the Purple Rose Theatre in Chelsea — Organizer image — Organizer image · The Purple Rose Theatre

Theatre & musicals

Oct 1, 2026

Bastard: a family dramedy at the Purple Rose Theatre in Chelsea

On Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 3 p.m., the Purple Rose Theatre in Chelsea (137 Park Street) stages Bastard, Devin Scillian's dramedy about two brothers who share nothing but a last name: an aging country rocker and a buttoned-down financial whiz. Their mother's death reopens old wounds, and a new one could tear the family apart. Heads-up: adult language and subject matter.

Chelsea

The Purple Rose Theatre

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

Theatre & musicals

Oct 1, 2026

The Lark's Got Talent Auditions

The Lark Theater hosts its inaugural 'The Lark’s Got Talent' competition to highlight exceptional local musical talent and raise funds for the theater. Ten finalists are chosen to perform two different songs each in the final event.

Cheboygan

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

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The One Good Thing or "Are Ya Patrick Swayze?": a dark comedy about brothers in Williamston — Organizer image — Organizer image · Williamston Theatre

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Oct 1, 2026

The One Good Thing or "Are Ya Patrick Swayze?": a dark comedy about brothers in Williamston

Williamston Theatre stages The One Good Thing or "Are Ya Patrick Swayze?" on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 2 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

Williamston Theatre

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The Notebook — Organizer image — Organizer image · Broadway in Detroit / ATG

Theatre & musicals

Sep 29, 2026

The Notebook

The Notebook plays at the Fisher Theatre in Detroit on Tuesday, September 29, at 7:30 p.m. Presented by Broadway in Detroit and ATG, it's a chance to see the romantic story live on stage.

Detroit

Fisher Theatre

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Sep 29, 2026

Go U! Improv Academy class shows at Go Comedy! in Ferndale

After eight weeks of improv classes, Go U! Improv Academy students take the stage. Their class show plays the Go Comedy! Improv Theater, 261 East Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. Class shows span a few nights, so double-check you're buying tickets for the right one.

Ferndale

Go Comedy! Improv Theater

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Theatre & musicals

Sep 28, 2026

Monday Night Improv: the legendary Planet Ant Home Team in Hamtramck

It's the longest-running improv show in Detroit. The legendary Planet Ant Home Team takes the Black Box stage at Planet Ant Theatre, 2357 Caniff Street in Hamtramck, on Monday, September 28, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., with openers from the Planet Ant Farm Team and a featured guest troupe. Tickets are $10, and The Ant Jam follows right after.

Hamtramck

Planet Ant Theatre

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Sep 27, 2026

Fresh Sauce: a free, open improv jam at Go Comedy! in Ferndale

Always wanted to try improv? At Fresh Sauce, the weekly jam at the Go Comedy! Improv Theater, 261 East Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, anyone can get on stage on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 9 p.m.. It's free and no ticket is needed: show up early to sign up and play, or just grab a seat and watch.

Ferndale

Go Comedy! Improv Theater

9:00 PMFree admission

Theatre & musicals

Sep 27, 2026

The Weekend Finale: four local improv troupes in one show in Ferndale

Four local improv troupes, one stage. The Weekend Finale plays the Go Comedy! Improv Theater, 261 East Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 7 p.m., with Secret Menu, the newest launch group, special guests and a headlining set from long-form house team The Clubhouse. Stick around afterward for Fresh Sauce, the free open improv jam.

Ferndale

Go Comedy! Improv Theater

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Sep 27, 2026

Disaster! at the Players Guild of Dearborn

The Players Guild of Dearborn stages Disaster! on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. at 21730 Madison Street in Dearborn. It's live theater just next door in Dearborn, and with five performances in the run, you've got options.

Dearborn

Players Guild of Dearborn

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Theatre & musicals

Sep 27, 2026

Come From Away at Ridgedale Players in Troy

Ridgedale Players stage Come From Away on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 2 p.m. at 205 West Long Lake Road in Troy. There are only two performances, so if you're interested, grab your seats early.

Troy

Ridgedale Players

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Theatre & musicals

Sep 27, 2026

The Haunting of Hill House at the Farmington Players Barn Theater

Farmington Players stage The Haunting of Hill House at the Barn Theater, 32332 West Twelve Mile Road in Farmington Hills, on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 2 p.m.. The title alone gives you chills, and with eight performances in the run, you can pick your date.

Farmington Hills

Farmington Players Barn Theater

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211 results

Super Sauce: a free long-form improv jam at Go Comedy! in Ferndale

The Thursday Show: weekly sketch and improv night with the Planet Ant Farm Team

Eureka Day: Jonathan Spector's Tony-winning play gets its Michigan premiere at Detroit Public Theatre

Proving Grounds feat. Mug Boys: fresh improv acts at Go Comedy! in Ferndale

Les Misérables at Grosse Pointe Theatre

Once On This Island at Birmingham Village Players

My Mother and the MI OHIO War at Farmers Alley Theatre in Kalamazoo

Bastard: a family dramedy at the Purple Rose Theatre in Chelsea

The Lark's Got Talent Auditions

The One Good Thing or "Are Ya Patrick Swayze?": a dark comedy about brothers in Williamston

The Notebook

Go U! Improv Academy class shows at Go Comedy! in Ferndale

Monday Night Improv: the legendary Planet Ant Home Team in Hamtramck

Fresh Sauce: a free, open improv jam at Go Comedy! in Ferndale

The Weekend Finale: four local improv troupes in one show in Ferndale

Disaster! at the Players Guild of Dearborn

Come From Away at Ridgedale Players in Troy

The Haunting of Hill House at the Farmington Players Barn Theater

Find your next good time.

What are you in the mood for?

Find your kind of day.

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