Kickoff list culled from the MetroTimes. Add your suggestions below.





Dilla Fest 2024
Sun., Oct. 6, 6 p.m.
Russell Industrial Complex-Exhibition Center
1600 Clay St., Detroit
DJ/Dance
[313] 872-4000


Tyrannosaurs – Meet the Family
Oct. 6-Jan. 12
Michigan Science Center
5020 John R St., Detroit

Tyrannosaurs – Meet the Family showcases an extraordinary collection of tyrannosaur skeleton casts, fossils, and life-size displays that will transport guests back millions of years to the Cretaceous Period when dinosaurs roamed the Earth. The exhibition was created by the Australian Museum and is toured internationally by Evergreen Exhibitions. 313-577-8400






American Speed Festival at M1 Concourse
Fri., Oct. 4, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat., Oct. 5, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun., Oct. 6, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
M1 Concourse
1 Concourse Drive, Pontiac

Annual American Speed Festival brings big time racers vehicles to the public to see up-close. Richard Petty, the legendary and most decorated race car driver with 200 career victories under his belt, known as "The King," will be the 2024 Master of Motorsports. Vintage Indy cars, to historic stock cars, to modern-day supercars will be racing. This is a rare opportunity to experience race cars in motion from every era as they go around the 1.5-mile Speed Ring. NASCAR Hall of Fame presentations, big block race cars, student-designed Formula SAE cars, a biergarten and global food stalls. 2483269999





The Emerging Artist Exhibition Series #5
Fri., Oct. 4, 4-7 p.m., Sat., Oct. 5, 4-7 p.m. and Sun., Oct. 6, 2-5 p.m.
Design Studio 6
8626 W. McNichols, Detroit
Free

The Emerging Artist Exhibition Series #5. October 4th, 5th & 6th. At Design Studio 6-Detroit 8626 W. McNichols [6 Mile] Detroit, MI 48221. This exhibition series is for the sole purpose of giving the emerging artist a platform to be identified by other artists, art collectors, art enthusiast and the general public that is unaware of the talent that exists in Detroit. 3139497389





The Witching Hours
Fri., Oct. 4, 5-9 p.m.
New Baltimore Trade Center
35248 23 Mile Road, New Baltimore
Free

Join us for a new aged celebration with music, spirits, dancing & shopping! This is going to be a night to remember as The Witching Hours is also the kick off to an unforgettable weekend. 5862737900


Skeletons Are Alive Pop Up
Fri., Oct. 4, 6-9 p.m.
Dancing Eye Gallery
101 N. Center, Northville
Free!

Join Kill Taupe, Gingerly Made & Celena Lopez for a SPOOKY HANDMADE ART SHOW at Dancing Eye Gallery in Historic Downtown Northville! 248-449-7086







OKTOBERFEST!
Fri., Oct. 4, 6-9 p.m.
Franklin Public Library
32455 Franklin Rd., Franklin
$70

A Fundraiser by the Friends of Franklin Public Library, for FranklinPublic Library. LOCAL CRAFT BEER ! GERMAN FOOD ! LIVE OOMPAH MUSIC ! A FUN RAFFLE ! Ticket: $70 per person. Includes food, beer from Farmington Brewing Company, wine from Tangerine Wine, cider from Franklin Cider Mill, food by DeutschTroit Catering and music by the Kielbasa Kings. Oompah and fun by all attendees! On sale at Franklin Public Library or online: www.franklin.lib.mi.us 2488512254






Music, Mushroom, Mechanisms: The John Cage Listens to John Cage 50th Anniversary
Fri., Oct. 4, 6:30-8 p.m.
Cranbrook Art Museum
39221 N. Woodward Ave., P.O. Box 801, Bloomfield Hills
Free

Join us for a special evening celebrating the 50th anniversary of John Cage's performance at Cranbrook, "John Cage Listens to John Cage," with a contemporary exploration of his dual fascinations—music and mushrooms. The event features a pop-up exhibition and live lecture-performance by Dr. Timothy James, Curator of Fungi at the University of Michigan Herbarium, and Detroit Bureau of Sound. They will each present on their areas of expertise, followed by a collaborative performance inspired by Cage's legacy. 248-645-3323








Coco & Clair Clair - Girl Tour 2024
Fri., Oct. 4, 7 p.m.
Saint Andrew's Hall
431 E. Congress St., Detroit
$27-$37




Slice Comedy Room at the Grotto
Fri., Oct. 4, 7-9 & 9:30-11 p.m.
Grotto Pizzeria & Tavern
2441 Van Horn Rd, Trenton
$10

Get ready to laugh your socks off at Comedians Live @ Slice Comedy Room - a night of hilarious stand-up comedy with top-notch comedians! [734] 692-4300





Silly Goose: A Planet Ant Farm Team Original One Act Comedy
Through Oct. 5, 7-8 p.m.
Planet Ant Theatre
2320 Caniff St., Hamtramck
$20

In this hilarious, grown-up fairy tale, a mischievous little Goose takes on the Mayor of Smalltownerton, an idyllic small town, in an epic battle to win over its citizens. Join our feathered hero for a honkin’ good time as he works alongside a farmer, a gardener, a cowboy, a chef and even the story’s narrator to compete in a high-stakes pageant that could decide the fate of the town forever. Content Warning Play contains foul language and flashing lights sequences or patterns that may affect photosensitive viewers [313] 403-1814


Scream Theater
Fri., Oct. 4, 8-10 p.m. and Sat., Oct. 5, 8-10 p.m.
Historic Redford Theatre
17360 Lahser Rd., Detroit
$20 for adults, $10 for children

Step back in time to a world of frightful imagination with "Scream Theatre." This isn't any typical stage show; it's a live radio broadcast brought to life. Picture this: a darkened stage, the spotlight illuminating the actors' faces as they weave intricate tales of mystery and suspense. Meanwhile, Foley artists craft a sonic landscape right before your eyes, transforming everyday objects into thunder, footsteps, or even the eerie creak of a haunted house. It's a mesmerizing blend of voice, music, and sound effects that will transport you to a realm where anything is possible. 313-537-2560






Grace Centers of Hope “PAVE THE WAY 5K & 10K”
Sat., Oct. 5, 8:30-10 a.m.
Paint Creek Trail
4480 Orion Rd, Rochester
35.00

Grace Centers of Hope, a leading nonprofit that provides comprehensive life skills programs to help men, women and children address complex issues such as homelessness, addiction and abuse, will host its annual “Pave the Way 5K & 10K” event on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. The event will take place on the Paint Creek Trail in Rochester, located at 4480 Orion Road. The 5K & 10K event honors and supports the many families Grace Centers of Hope serves each day. To register, visit https://gracecentersofhope.org/pave-the-way-5k-and-10k/ 248-334-2187 ext. 1131




Sci Gore
Sat., Oct. 5, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
New Baltimore Trade Center
35248 23 Mile Road, New Baltimore
Free

Join us if you dare! For a haunting evening of interactive scares, terror and entertainment! We're kicking off the Halloween season with a night to remember. Great merch and vendors, interactive live scares and entertainment, and so much more. October 5th! Ages 16+ from 5pm until 9pm October 5th! All Ages from 10am until 4pm 5862737900




The Mushroom Hunt [with Cranbrook Institute of Science]
Sat., Oct. 5, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cranbrook Institute of Science
39221 Woodward, Bloomfield Hills
$8, children 12 and under free

Join Cranbrook Art Museum for a mushroom hunt at the Cranbrook Institute of Science with the Michigan Mushroom Hunters Club [MMHC] and experts from the University of Michigan Herbarium! The event begins with a learning session on mushroom species and responsible foraging, followed by guided or self-led foraging on Cranbrook’s campus. Afterward, we'll reconvene at the Institute to examine our finds, participate in art activities, and view a pop-up exhibition. The event is free with museum admission. Children accompanied by parents are welcome. 2486453323




Museums On Us
Sat., Oct. 5, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sun., Oct. 6, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
315 E. Warren Ave., Detroit
Free

The Bank of America Museums on Us program offers FREE weekend general admission to Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank credit and debit cardholders, at five top cultural attractions in metro Detroit, Saturday, October 5, 2024 and Sunday, October 6, 2024. Learn something new this month with a visit to these and many more Museums on Us partners in Detroit and across the country:   Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History [Detroit]: https://www.thewright.org    Michigan Science Center [Detroit]: https://www.mi-sci.org       Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation [Dearborn]: https://www.thehenryford.org/visit/henry-ford-museum/   Arab American National Museum [Dearborn]: https://arabamericanmuseum.org      Motown Museum [Detroit]: https://www.motownmuseum.org 313-494-5800





Pots, Prints, & Pints
Sat., Oct. 5, 12-7 p.m.
Urbanrest Brewing Co.
2615 Wolcott St., Ferndale
Free

The Pots, Prints, & Pints Market is an all-Michigander Ceramics and Printmaking Market. The event, open from 12pm to 7pm, will bring together ceramicists and printmakers throughout lower Michigan for a market at Urbanrest Brewery in Ferndale. At Pots, Prints, & Pints attendees will be able to purchase artist-made ceramics, original prints and hand-printed textiles, enjoy Urbanrest’s beverages, and visit food trucks. Our showcased Artists are a collection of diverse ceramics and print mediums, highlighting old and new techniques in each. 2488540492




Nightmare on Auburn - A Utica Fall Festival
Sat., Oct. 5, 12-8 p.m.
Free
Halloween

Auburn road will be blocked off for pedestrians only so you can bring the family for Trick or Treating downtown, a family fun zone, cider & donuts, crafters, vendors, a costume contest for people & pets, Michigan craft beer, live music and more! This event is free to the public! Noon - Event Opens Noon - 3pm - Trick or Treating Downtown 6:30pm - Costume Contests Begin Live Music Schedule 2-4pm - Creepy Clyde 4:30 - 6:30pm – The Dads 7-8pm - The 3-D Invisibles





Oktoberfest Party
Sat., Oct. 5, 12-8 p.m.
Kuhnhenn Brewing Co.
5919 Chicago Rd., Warren

Dust off your lederhosen and dirndls, folks! Kuhnhenn Brewing Company is thrilled to announce our Oktoberfest 2024 celebration Warren Location: Saturday, October 5th, 2024 ⏰ NOON - 8pm 🎶 Live Music by Redeemer Oktoberfest Brass Band [5 PM - 8 PM] 🍽 Feast on a spread of pork shanks, savory sausages, pretzels, and your favorite German sides!🍖 🍻 Oktoberfest Bier 🍻 Prost Pilsner 🍻 Gose the Gozarian 🍻 Helles - Munich Style Lager 🍻 Brothers Gold Kolsch 🍻 Napoleon’s Berliner Weisse 🍻 Kuhnieweizen 586-979-8361





Author of Acclaimed Novel on Frederick Douglass to Speak in Detroit
Sat., Oct. 5, 2-4 p.m.
Detroit Public Library — Main Branch
5201 Woodward Ave., Detroit
Free

LA based author Sidney Morrison presents on his new book: Frederick Douglass: A Novel. He will be visiting Detroit on Saturday, October 5th, at the Historic Downtown Detroit Public Library





If Stones Could Talk
Sat., Oct. 5, 4-8 p.m.
Northville Art House
215 W. Cady St., Northville
Members: $12; Non-members: $15

Step beyond the iron gates and experience the historic side of Northville as you walk among the gravestones of the city’s most famous and infamous figures. In partnership with The Northville Historical Society, dedicated tour guides escort small groups within the Oakwood Cemetery, as actors share the storied pasts of those residing in the first cemetery in Northville. Tours start and end at the Northville Art House, every 15 minutes, last approximately 30 minutes, and are designed to be informative. Attendees can also enjoy drinks at the “Boo Bar” and the exhibition Rest in Pieces: The Mysterious and Macabre. 2483440497



Mike Ward & Steve Madewell together at Trinity House
Sat., Oct. 5, 8 p.m.
Trinity House Theatre
38840 W. Six Mile Rd., Livonia
$20

Mike Ward and Steve Madewell will be telling stories and swapping songs! Steve Madewell is a songwriter from Ohio and Mike is from Michigan. They have enjoyed sitting together on the Folknet stage, at Folk alliance conferences, and in 2024 the Over Yonder House concerts and are looking forward to sharing the Trinity House stage. [734] 464.6302





Babies R Stupid Live Music Show
Sat., Oct. 5, 9 p.m.-3 a.m.
Donovan's
3003 W. Vernor Hwy., Detroit
11.99

LIVE techno LIVE punk LIVE dubstep LIVE electronics Extra special guest at midnight Surprises Dance Comedy Tragedy Notaflof * no one turned away due to lack of funds 734 489 1722





HOUSE OF 1000 JOUMANAS
Sat., Oct. 5, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
The Old Miami
3930 Cass Ave., Detroit
$5
Live/Concert, Drag show, Drink

DRAG SHOW LIVE MUSIC BEST JOUMANA COSTUME $5 21+ 9pm-2am THE OLD MIAMI 3138313830








Brunch with Bartok
Sun., Oct. 6, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Scarab Club
217 Farnsworth St., Detroit
$40 and $15 for Students with I.D.

Chamber Music at the Scarab Club is thrilled to open its 26th season with a brunch concert in Detroit’s historic Scarab Club! Enjoy a morning of delicious light brunch food and drink along with the incredible music of the trio, Lumino. The program will take place upstairs in the Lounge Gallery, taking advantage of the Scarab Club’s extraordinary 1870’s Pleyel piano. Violinist Sonia Lee, clarinetist Lisa Raschiatore and pianist John Etsell will perform music of Menotti, Bolcom and Bartók. 2489213193





Gallery at The Baker House: Featuring the Art of Janisse Larsson
Every 30 days
Gallery at The Baker House: Featuring the Art of Janisse Larsson
233 S Main St, Plymouth

Art Exhibition
The Gallery at The Baker House presents artist Janisse Lahti Larsson as Vitrine's first featured artist. With over three decades of artistic exploration and mastery, Janisse Lahti Larsson stands as a prominent figure in the local art scene. Her extensive career spans a diverse array of styles, from abstract and modern to traditional and contemporary, showcasing her remarkable versatility and depth. Larsson's artistic journey is marked by her ability to seamlessly traverse different mediums and techniques. Her portfolio not only includes captivating solo exhibitions but also features a significant body of mural work that has transformed spaces with her 734-259-8251





Boo Bash
Sun., Oct. 6, 6-10 p.m.
Elektricity Nightclub
15 S. Saginaw St., Pontiac
$0-$50

This is an all-ages event. Please bring your friends and family for a Spooktackular Halloween party! 12 and under are free! Pre-purchase tickets now for the best price! $40 +$3 processing; or $50 at the door for ages 13+. Help us continue our fight to save the beautiful Roosevelt School in Keego Harbor from demolition! The venue is generously being donated, so 100% of proceeds go to our legal fund via The Heart of the Lakes Community. 248-941-1923





KEN Mode, HIDE, Deeper Graves
Sun., Oct. 6, 7 p.m.
Sanctuary
2932 Caniff St., Hamtramck
$18
Live/Concert





Detroit Month of Design at Beacon Park - Interactive Light Installation
Mondays-Sundays, 9-10 a.m. Continues through Oct. 6
Beacon Park
1901 Grand River Ave, Detroit
Free
Art Exhibition

Beacon Park has partnered with Design Core Detroit to bring Prevail Activations’ LED Swings to their green space in celebration of Detroit Month of Design. Now through Sunday, Oct. 6, visitors can take a relaxing swing, release their inner-child and enjoy one-of-a-kind photo opportunities on the illuminating, color changing, LED swings that are open to the public and free to enjoy. The Detroit Month of Design is an annual celebration of Detroit’s design culture, showcasing local and international talent through a series of events, installations, and exhibitions.



The Book Club Play
Fridays, Saturdays, 8-10 p.m. and Sundays, 2-4 p.m. Continues through Oct. 6
The Inspired Acting Company
1124 E. West Maple Rd., Walled Lake
$30-$35
Performance

Personal dramas collide with literary debates when the book club allows a documentary crew to film their intellectual banter. Secrets spill, tensions flare, and reality gets a bit tangled with fiction. With a dash of humor and a sprinkle of heart, “The Book Club Play” dives into friendship, identity, and the magic of storytelling, nudging the audience to ponder the role of books in their own crazy adventures. 248-863-9953