Detroit / Events

What’s happening in Detroit?

Concerts, culture, community and reasons to leave the house. Dates come from organizers; check the official program before going.

Events in Detroit, collage for the KEVNS City Collages series

50 upcoming listings. Dates come from organizers; check the official listing before you go.

October 2026

Oct 5–31
Detroit Harmony Instrument Drive
Check collection locations with DSO
Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s citywide instrument collection supporting music education. Check official collection instructions before dropping anything off.
community
Oct 7 · 12:15 PM
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Dublin Community Senior Center · Free
A Detroit Historical Society program exploring the people, places, and stories behind the city. Check registration and the meeting location on the official listing.
history
Oct 7 · 6 PM
Shared Heritage, Shared Future: Iraq and Syria’s Cultural Legacy
Detroit Institute of Arts · Free
A public lecture on locally led conservation and the University of Pennsylvania’s heritage stabilization work in Iraq and Syria.
lectures
Oct 9 · 1:30 PM
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Dossin Great Lakes Museum
A Detroit Historical Society program exploring the people, places, and stories behind the city. Check registration and the meeting location on the official listing.
history
Oct 9 · 6 PM
Finger Puppets
Detroit Institute of Arts · Free with admission
Turn a glove finger into a tiny character in the Art-Making Studio. Materials are provided; no experience is needed.
arts
Oct 9 · 6 PM
Drawing in the Galleries: American
Detroit Institute of Arts
Spend time looking closely at the American collection, then make a pencil drawing. Supplies are provided; ages six and up, with adult accompaniment for children 16 and under.
arts
Oct 9 · 7 PM
Edgefest 30: The Roscoe Mitchell Ensemble
Detroit Institute of Arts · Free
Roscoe Mitchell joins Creative Arts Collective musicians for a Friday Night Live performance presented with Ann Arbor’s Edgefest. Follow the museum’s admission instructions.
live music
Oct 9 · 7 PM
The Piano — restored 4K screening
Detroit Institute of Arts · $11.50 general; $9.50 members, seniors and students
Jane Campion’s 1993 film returns in a 4K restoration at the Detroit Film Theatre. Use the theater entrance from the parking lot; select the correct screening when booking.
film
Oct 9 · 9 PM
Deeper Purpose - NEW DATE
Magic Stick
Deeper Purpose - NEW DATE at Magic Stick. Check the official program for the lineup, admission details, and any schedule changes.
concerts
Oct 10 · 12 PM
Tony Whlgn Presents: Sit With Yourself
Detroit Institute of Arts
Artist and designer Tony Whlgn leads a reflective coloring session using his own designs. Come for an unhurried encounter with an artist’s work.
arts
Oct 10 · 1 PM
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Detroit Historical Museum
A Detroit Historical Society program exploring the people, places, and stories behind the city. Check registration and the meeting location on the official listing.
history
Oct 10 · 1 PM
Big Picture Guided Tour with ASL Interpretation
Detroit Institute of Arts · Free tour; check museum admission
Meet in the Great Hall for a collection-highlights tour with American Sign Language interpretation. The museum describes a roughly 45–60-minute visit.
museums
Oct 10 · 2:45 PM
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Detroit Historical Museum
A Detroit Historical Society program exploring the people, places, and stories behind the city. Check registration and the meeting location on the official listing.
history
Oct 10 · 3 PM
The Piano — restored 4K screening
Detroit Institute of Arts · $11.50 general; $9.50 members, seniors and students
Jane Campion’s 1993 film returns in a 4K restoration at the Detroit Film Theatre. Use the theater entrance from the parking lot; select the correct screening when booking.
film
Oct 10 · 7 PM
The Piano — restored 4K screening
Detroit Institute of Arts · $11.50 general; $9.50 members, seniors and students
Jane Campion’s 1993 film returns in a 4K restoration at the Detroit Film Theatre. Use the theater entrance from the parking lot; select the correct screening when booking.
film
Oct 10 · 9 PM
Olivia Rodrigo Night
Magic Stick
Olivia Rodrigo Night at Magic Stick. Check the official program for the lineup, admission details, and any schedule changes.
nightlife
Oct 10 · 9 PM
Starjunk 95
The Majestic Theatre
Starjunk 95 at The Majestic Theatre. Check the official program for the lineup, admission details, and any schedule changes.
concerts
Oct 11 · 12 PM
Drawing in the Galleries: American
Detroit Institute of Arts
A self-guided drawing session among the American collection. Materials are provided; children 16 and under should come with an adult.
arts
Oct 11 · 12 PM
Tony Whlgn Presents: Sit With Yourself
Detroit Institute of Arts
Coloring sheets designed by Tony Whlgn turn this guest session into a quiet opportunity to make something and connect with other visitors.
arts
Oct 11 · 2 PM
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Gregor S. and Elizabeth B. Affleck House
A Detroit Historical Society program exploring the people, places, and stories behind the city. Check registration and the meeting location on the official listing.
history
Oct 11 · 2 PM
The Piano — restored 4K screening
Detroit Institute of Arts · $11.50 general; $9.50 members, seniors and students
Jane Campion’s 1993 film returns in a 4K restoration at the Detroit Film Theatre. Use the theater entrance from the parking lot; select the correct screening when booking.
film
Oct 11 · 4 PM
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Gregor S. and Elizabeth B. Affleck House
A Detroit Historical Society program exploring the people, places, and stories behind the city. Check registration and the meeting location on the official listing.
history
Oct 14 · 6 PM
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Dearborn Heights Library - John F. Kennedy Jr. Branch · Free
A Detroit Historical Society program exploring the people, places, and stories behind the city. Check registration and the meeting location on the official listing.
history
Oct 15 · 5 PM
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Dossin Great Lakes Museum
A Detroit Historical Society program exploring the people, places, and stories behind the city. Check registration and the meeting location on the official listing.
history
Oct 15 · 6:30 PM
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Dossin Great Lakes Museum · Free
A Detroit Historical Society program exploring the people, places, and stories behind the city. Check registration and the meeting location on the official listing.
history
Oct 16–18
Detroit Free Press Marathon weekend
Multiple race locations
A weekend of races and associated programs; use the organizer’s schedule for each start and location.
sports
Oct 16 · 6:30 PM
Castle Rat: Summon The Beasts Tour 2026
The Majestic Theatre
Castle Rat: Summon The Beasts Tour 2026 at The Majestic Theatre. Check the official program for the lineup, admission details, and any schedule changes.
concerts
Oct 16 · 9 PM
MPH – DETROIT, FOREVER
Magic Stick
MPH – DETROIT, FOREVER at Magic Stick. Check the official program for the lineup, admission details, and any schedule changes.
concerts
Oct 17 · 11 AM
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Detroit Historical Museum · Free (museum admission may be separate)
A Detroit Historical Society program exploring the people, places, and stories behind the city. Check registration and the meeting location on the official listing.
history
Oct 17 · 12 PM
Kitchen Table Printmaking with Rachel Delmotte
Detroit Institute of Arts
Detroit printmaker Rachel Delmotte turns familiar household objects into printmaking tools. Make prints to take home and contribute to a shared artwork; no previous experience is needed.
arts
Oct 17 · 1 PM
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Detroit Historical Museum · Free (museum admission may be separate)
A Detroit Historical Society program exploring the people, places, and stories behind the city. Check registration and the meeting location on the official listing.
history
Oct 17 · 2 PM
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Greenwood Cemetery
A Detroit Historical Society program exploring the people, places, and stories behind the city. Check registration and the meeting location on the official listing.
history
Oct 17 · 8 PM
Osees ft. Brigid Dawson
Magic Stick
Osees ft. Brigid Dawson at Magic Stick. Check the official program for the lineup, admission details, and any schedule changes.
concerts
Oct 18 · 12 PM
Kitchen Table Printmaking with Rachel Delmotte
Detroit Institute of Arts
Detroit printmaker Rachel Delmotte turns familiar household objects into printmaking tools. Make prints to take home and contribute to a shared artwork; no previous experience is needed.
arts
Oct 18 · 1 PM
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Fred Hall House
A Detroit Historical Society program exploring the people, places, and stories behind the city. Check registration and the meeting location on the official listing.
history
Oct 20 · 7 PM
Pain of Truth
Magic Stick
Pain of Truth at Magic Stick. Check the official program for the lineup, admission details, and any schedule changes.
concerts
Oct 21 · 1 PM
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Cranbrook House & Gardens
A Detroit Historical Society program exploring the people, places, and stories behind the city. Check registration and the meeting location on the official listing.
history
Oct 23 · 6 PM
Sugar Skulls
Detroit Institute of Arts
Decorate a sugar skull while learning about Día de los Muertos traditions in Mexican and Mexican American communities. Drop-in capacity is limited.
arts
Oct 23 · 8 PM
Whethan - WAREHOUSE.WAVS TOUR
The Majestic Theatre
Whethan - WAREHOUSE.WAVS TOUR at The Majestic Theatre. Check the official program for the lineup, admission details, and any schedule changes.
concerts
Oct 23 · 9 PM
ACRAZE
Magic Stick
ACRAZE at Magic Stick. Check the official program for the lineup, admission details, and any schedule changes.
concerts
Oct 24 · 12 PM
Sugar Skulls
Detroit Institute of Arts
Decorate a sugar skull while learning about Día de los Muertos traditions in Mexican and Mexican American communities. Drop-in capacity is limited.
arts
Oct 24 · 8 PM
Whethan - WAREHOUSE.WAVS TOUR
The Majestic Theatre
Whethan - WAREHOUSE.WAVS TOUR at The Majestic Theatre. Check the official program for the lineup, admission details, and any schedule changes.
concerts
Oct 24 · 9 PM
Twin Diplomacy
Magic Stick
Twin Diplomacy at Magic Stick. Check the official program for the lineup, admission details, and any schedule changes.
concerts
Oct 25 · 12 PM
Sugar Skulls
Detroit Institute of Arts
Decorate a sugar skull while learning about Día de los Muertos traditions in Mexican and Mexican American communities. Drop-in capacity is limited.
arts
Oct 27 · 8 PM
She Wants Revenge
Magic Stick
She Wants Revenge at Magic Stick. Check the official program for the lineup, admission details, and any schedule changes.
concerts
Oct 28 · 6 PM
The Wrecks - Finally : OUTSIDE Tour
The Majestic Theatre
The Wrecks - Finally : OUTSIDE Tour at The Majestic Theatre. Check the official program for the lineup, admission details, and any schedule changes.
concerts
Oct 30 · 6 PM
Sugar Skulls
Detroit Institute of Arts
Decorate a sugar skull while learning about Día de los Muertos traditions in Mexican and Mexican American communities. Drop-in capacity is limited.
arts
Oct 31 · 12 PM
Sugar Skulls
Detroit Institute of Arts
Decorate a sugar skull while learning about Día de los Muertos traditions in Mexican and Mexican American communities. Drop-in capacity is limited.
arts

November 2026

Nov 1 · 12 PM
Sugar Skulls
Detroit Institute of Arts
Decorate a sugar skull while learning about Día de los Muertos traditions in Mexican and Mexican American communities. Drop-in capacity is limited.
arts
Nov 18 · 2 PM
Studio Session: Mobiles
Detroit Institute of Arts · Free with general admission
Build a hanging mobile while exploring kinetic sculpture and the collection’s Calder works. Materials are provided; advance registration is required. Recommended for ages 12 and up; under-16s need a guardian.
arts

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