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The Ark's Open Stage offers performers the chance to showcase their talents for eight minutes or two songs. Names are drawn to determine the performance order, creating a supportive environment for musicians to practice live performance or simply enjoy playing for an audience.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Sadness, Oldest Sea, and Barbelith play Wednesday, September 30, at 8 p.m. at PJ’s Lager House in Detroit. Three bands on one bill; tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
PJ's Lager House

The Chicks — concert at Fox Theatre, Detroit.
Fox Theatre

Detroit Historical Society hosts a free evening on Thursday, October 1, 2026, starting at 5 p.m. at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum in Detroit. Explore maritime exhibits, and catch Brendan Roney’s Beautiful Belle Isle: Our Island Jewel talk at 6:30 p.m.; registration required for the lecture.
Dossin Great Lakes Museum

Live music performance by Nate King and Flatbreads at The Lark Lounge in Cheboygan, Michigan.
The Lark Lounge, 252 N. Huron Street, Cheboygan, MI, 49721

Planet D Nonet (PD9) is a streamlined version of the big bands from the 1930s, often featuring guest vocalists to expand their performance versatility. Their lineup recalls the earliest big bands during swing's evolution, blending small-group agility with a larger harmonic palette.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center and Stand With Trans host a support and community space for trans men and trans masc folks on Thursday, October 1, at 6 p.m., in Rooms 201 and 202 at Affirmations in Ferndale. Free with registration.
Affirmations Rooms 201 and 202, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220

GR Trans Foundation and GR Pride Center host a trans and queer meet-and-greet on Thursday, October 1, at 6 p.m. at Vivant Brewery + Spirits in Grand Rapids. Welcoming vibes, $2 off all beverages for attendees, and it’s free with no purchase required.
Vivant Brewery + Spirits, 925 Cherry St SE, Grand Rapids, 49506, United States

Robert Van Dellen gives a talk on contemporary author Kristin Hannah on Thursday, October 1, at 6 p.m. at Hardy Hall at the Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts in Manistee. He’s a former literature professor and college president with two published books—free, no reservations.
Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, 101 Maple Street, Manistee, MI, 49660, United States

Mastodon plays Thursday, October 1, at 6 p.m. at The Fillmore Detroit in Detroit. Big-stage show at a classic downtown venue.
The Fillmore Detroit

Cranbrook Art Museum hosts a free public lecture with Visiting Artist Alex Puz on Thursday, October 1, at 6 p.m. at deSalle Auditorium in Bloomfield Hills. He’ll dig into his color-driven, optical, linear abstraction practice.
Cranbrook Art Museum deSalle Auditorium, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304, United States

The Henry Ford's evening Halloween walk returns to Greenfield Village in Dearborn for its 46th season, October 1–4, 8–11, 15–18 and 22–25 (Thursdays to Sundays), 6–9:30 p.m., with more than 50 costumed characters and scenes from The Wizard of Oz and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Tickets run $28–$42, and several nights sell out, so book early.
Greenfield Village

HLatino Summit hosts an evening recognizing Latino and Hispanic professionals on Thursday, October 1, at 6 p.m. at Candela Detroit in Detroit, with live music, food, and networking plus speakers like Anabelle DiPilla, Andre Arbelaez (Hispanic C-Suite Corporate Council), Cynthia Morfin, and Adriana Diamond (Google Cloud).
Candela Detroit

Albert Kahn Legacy Foundation hosts an architecture-focused evening on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 6 p.m. at the A. Alfred Taubman Center for Design Education in Detroit. Guided tours by Jacob Jones and Davy Webb include the original car turntable. Tickets $95, complimentary parking, light fare, wine and beer, plus a silent auction.
A. Alfred Taubman Center for Design Education

DJ Moppy spins on Thursday, October 1, at 6 p.m. at Detroit Shipping Company in Detroit as part of Open House Thursday. If you’re into DJ sets, this one’s for you.
Detroit Shipping Company

We Run 313 leads an intermediate run on Thursday, October 1, at 6:30 p.m. at Robert C. Valade Park in Detroit: pick 5K or 10K, split into two groups and finish together.
Robert C. Valade Park

Brendan Roney leads a talk on Belle Isle’s history on Thursday, October 1, at 6:30 p.m. at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum in Detroit. The event is sold out and digs into the island’s layered past and the turns that shaped Detroit.
Dossin Great Lakes Museum

AEG presents Jim Henson's Labyrinth: In Concert 40th Anniversary on Thursday, October 1, at 6:30 p.m. at Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak. A 40th‑anniversary concert take on the Jim Henson favorite; tickets available online.
Royal Oak Music Theatre
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