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The City of Livonia's Library Commission meets on Wednesday, October 21, at 6:30 p.m. at 32777 Five Mile Rd in Livonia.
32777 Five Mile RdLivonia, MI 48154

Ambassador Sam Brownback speaks on “The World’s War on Faith” on Wednesday, October 21, at 6:30 p.m. at Saint John's Resort in Plymouth as part of the Anything Is Possible Speaker Series. A longtime advocate for religious freedom; Rosary at 6:30, talk at 7 p.m. Free.
Saint John's Resort

Source Booksellers presents the premiere of Alice Randall's new play, The Bronze Buckaroo Rides the Gotham Hotel, on Wednesday, October 21, at 6 p.m. at Live 6 Alliance Neighborhood Home Base in Detroit. It's live storytelling rooted in Black Detroit history.
live 6 alliance neighborhood home base

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

Detroit Shipping Company hosts a free qi gong class on Wednesday, October 21, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 474 Peterboro Street in Detroit.
Detroit Shipping Company

The City of Livonia's Civil Service Commission meets on Wednesday, October 21, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 33000 Civic Center Drive in Livonia.
33000 Civic Center Drive Livonia, MI 48154

Huskies Swim Training offers advanced swimmers focused coaching on stroke technique, endurance, speed, and race strategy through group swim workouts and personalized feedback, fostering competitive spirit and life skills.
Student Development Complex (SDC), Pool

Go behind the scenes at Cranbrook House & Gardens in Bloomfield Hills on Wednesday, October 21, at 1 p.m., touring the founders' 1908 home and the Japanese Garden. The tour is sold out.
Cranbrook House & Gardens

GR Trans Foundation hosts a walk-in “Gender Junk” day on Wednesday, October 21, from 1–5 p.m. at its Grand Rapids space. You can order gender-affirming items free of charge in your size and style.
GR Trans Foundation, 343 Atlas Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506, United States

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

Wayne County's Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) hands out food on Wednesday, October 21, from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Summit on the Park in Canton. It supports eligible low-income individuals and families.
46000 Summit ParkwayCanton, MI 48188

City Institute's public tour starts Wednesday, October 21, at 9 a.m. at TechTown in Detroit, with a behind-the-scenes look at the four organizations behind the 2026 Shining Light honorees. Lunch is included, and tickets start at $50.
Tech Town Detroit

The City of Livonia is taking seniors to the Toledo Zoo on Wednesday, October 21. The bus leaves the Livonia Senior Wellness Center at 9 a.m. sharp; the trip costs $25 for residents and $27 for non-residents.
32001 Five Mile RoadLivonia, MI 48154

Telescreens bring their Why The Lights Flicker North American tour to PJ's Lager House in Detroit on Tuesday, October 20, at 8 p.m., with Wes Parker and Nautics opening. Tickets are $17 in advance.
PJ's Lager House

The Symphony Band plays the Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. There are two concerts this fall, so if one date doesn't work, the other might.
Wharton Center for Performing Arts

Marquee Arts shows Tiger Stripes (2023) on Tuesday, October 20, at 7 p.m. at the State Theatre in Ann Arbor as part of its Halaloween series. Admission is free.
State Theatre

Jigoku screens on Tuesday, October 20, at 7 p.m. at the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor, presented by Marquee Arts. Tickets are available online.
Michigan Theater

Livonia's Human Relations Commission meets on Tuesday, October 20, at 7 p.m. at 15100 Hubbard in Livonia, organized by the City of Livonia.
15100 HubbardLivonia, MI 48154
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