A field guide to eight cities
by Kevin Halstead

Detroit / Calendar

Calendar

Official listings checked October 4, 2026. Confirm tickets and individual performance times.

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Put it on the calendar.

Detroit Public Theatre / Sept. 23–Oct. 25, 2026

Eureka Day

Jonathan Spector’s comedy puts parenting, public health, and group consensus in the same room. At 3960 Third Avenue. Book a particular performance; selected pick-your-price dates are listed by the theater.

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Detroit Opera House / October 17, 2026

Ballets Jazz Montréal

Contemporary ballet on the Opera House stage. A specific dance booking, rather than “go see some culture.”

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The Wright / October 29–31, 2026

PHILADANCO!

The museum’s current calendar lists the dance company in its General Motors Theater. Confirm the exact program and showtime.

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MOCAD / Through October 11, 2026

Karyn Olivier: Bend, Break, Mend

A current solo exhibition listed by the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit. Make this the anchor for a Midtown gallery day.

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Detroit Opera House / November 14, 2026

Step Afrika!

Percussive dance in the Opera House’s presenting series. Check the program, accessibility, and tickets before making the trip.

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Detroit Public Theatre / Dec. 3–20, 2026

The DPT Holiday Cabaret

A seasonal cabaret with the theater’s own irreverent personality. Pick a performance before planning your pre-show meal.

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