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Friday Night Live! MC5 Book Release featuring The Detroit Cobras
Fri., Oct. 11, 7-8:30 p.m.
Detroit Institute of Arts [DIA]
5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit
Free with museum admission

Join us to celebrate the MC5’s upcoming induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with two events [information below] and the release of MC5: An Oral Biography of Rock’s Most Revolutionary Band. Variety hails the book as “definitive,” and Rolling Stone calls it “worthy of the band’s legacy.” Meet the authors Brad Tolinski [Guitar World] and Jaan Uhelszki [Creem] for a book signing and a brief discussion about the band moderated by WDET host Liz Warner. The evening will be capped off with a dynamic set from the Motor City’s legendary garage rock band, The Detroit Cobras. •… 313-833-7900




2024 Mexican Irish Festival
Sun., Oct. 13, 12-5 p.m.
El Mercado
2826 Bagley St., Detroit
Free

The 2024 Mexican Irish Festival is noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, at El Mercado, 2826 Bagley. It is a FREE celebration of the Southwest Detroit and Corktown neighborhoods, bringing together a pair of vibrant cultures for an all-ages showcase of two dynamic populations and heritages. The day includes performances of Ballet Folklórico and Irish Step Dancing, ethnic music, food and art, along with activities for kids and more. Adults can savor a jolt of culture with tequila and whiskey tastings. For more information, see the 2024 Mexican Irish Festival Facebook page. Email mexicanirishfestivaldetroit@gmail.com or call 313-268-2325. 313-268-2325




Cars & Coffee
Sat., Oct. 12, 8-11 a.m.
M1 Concourse
1 Concourse Drive, Pontiac

Experience a fall outing at M1 Concourse’s Cars & Coffee season closer, and see MOPAR vehicles up close, on Saturday, October 12 from 8 to 11 a.m. "MOPAR" refers to any vehicle produced by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and the company’s rich history is ever present in and across Metro Detroit. Register to bring a car to put on display or come check out the hundreds of vehicles at the final event of the 2024 series. Cars & Coffee is open to the public with free admission, complimentary coffee, and activities for all ages. The 2024 Cars & Coffee… 2483269999





A Community Celebration of the MC5 Induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Sat., Oct. 12, 3-9 p.m.
The Lincoln Park Bandshell
3240 Ferris Ave., Lincoln Park
No cover

For both the lifelong and newcomer fans of the MC5, the rockers from Lincoln Park who helped lead the evolution of rock music into the punk era of the 1970s, the celebration of the band’s induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this October has already begun. Having epitomized the rock revolution with their rebellious spirit and revolutionary musical styles, the band has merited past nominations to the Hall and is being awarded in 2024 with the “Award for Musical Excellence.” Sadly, the group’s last remaining members, lead guitarist Wayne Kramer, and drummer Dennis ‘Machine Gun’ Thompson, both…





Book signing: BOOK SIGNINGS: MC5 – An Oral Biography of Rock's Most Revolutionary Band by Brad Tolinski and Jaan Uhelszki
Sun., Oct. 13, 3-5 p.m.
The Book Beat
26010 Greenfield Rd., Oak Park
No cover

or a more intimate setting, meet the authors and get your copy signed at Book Beat in Oak Park. This is a perfect opportunity to dive deep into the stories behind the MC5 and their revolutionary impact on rock ‘n’ roll.


Womxnhouse Detroit 2024
Through Nov. 17
Womxnhouse Detroit
14620 Grandmont Rd., Detroit
$35 suggested donation
Art Exhibition

Norwest Community Collaborative/ Norwest Gallery of Art has launched an inclusive artists residency to support Women and Non-Binary artists as part of the initiative to build Detroit neighborhoods. The residency catalyzes growth for creative women by providing stipends, exhibition space, and access to innovative networks. These talented artists have been selected to be apart of the third cohort of Womxnhouse Detroit Artist Residency Program. Throughout the program, they will create, our newest Womxnhouse installation at a brand new location.

Tyrannosaurs – Meet the Family
Through Jan. 12, 2025
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




Handcrafters Fall Fair Handmade Market
Fri., Oct. 11, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sat., Oct. 12, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Embassy Suites Hotel
19525 Victor Parkway, Livonia
$4.00

With the smell of autumn swirling in the air and jack-o-lanterns ready to be carved, the Handcrafters Fall Fair Handmade Market is your destination for only the finest handmades, specialty foods, décor, and more! [734] 462-6000





Haunted Laser Tag
Fridays, 6-10 p.m. and Saturdays, 6-10 p.m. Continues through Oct. 26
Paradise Park
45799 Grand River Ave., Novi
$8.00

Join us for Haunted Laser Tag every weekend in October! Every Friday and Saturday night between 6pm-10pm, the Laser Tag Arena will be transformed into a terrifying maze of thrills! Will you survive the night? 2487351050






WHFR Record Show
Sat., Oct. 12, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Henry Ford Community College
5101 Evergreen, Dearborn

This show will feature thousands of records, CDs, DVDs, videos, cassettes, books, posters, print-work, clothing, artwork, and other forms of music, movie and pop-culture memorabilia for sale by independent, local, and out-of-state vendors. There will be hourly “Record Show Cash” giveaways [vouchers that can be used with any vendor at the show] at 10am, 11am, noon, 2pm & 3pm, and a grand prize $25 raffle at 3:30pm. Admission [which is a donation to our non-profit, volunteer-run college radio station]: 9:00am – 10:00am: $10 early bird admission 10:00am – 4:00pm: $1 to $5 sliding scale general admission Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1418822452831656 313-317-6579





River Roundup
Sat., Oct. 12, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sat., April 26, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Huron River Watershed Council Offices
117 N 1st Street, Ann Arbor
Free

Join a small team of your friends, family, and other volunteers to collect bugs from streams across the watershed! Your team will include an experienced volunteer who will bring all the equipment you need. At each sampling site, you and your teammates will search through stones, leaves, and sediment to find bugs in their natural habitat. Please dress to be comfortable outside for a few hours. Children are welcome to attend with an adult and we welcome folks of all abilities to our events. You must register to be assigned to a team, please email for more information. [734] 769-5123





Family Workshop: Pop Art
Sat., Oct. 12, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. & 2-3:30 p.m.
Cranbrook Art Museum
39221 N. Woodward Ave., P.O. Box 801, Bloomfield Hills
$15

Looking for a fun and creative family activity? Join us on the second Saturday of each month for an interactive tour of the museum or Collections Wing Plaza Vault, followed by an artist-led workshop! On October 12, join us as we explore Pop Art artists in our collection, including Roy Lichtenstein and Andy Warhol, and then create our own pop art silkscreen posters! $15 per participant, intended for families with children 4-12. Pre-registration is required through our website. 2486453323





"Sculpted Impressions"
Sat., Oct. 12, 12-6 p.m.
Blackbird Gallery at Centric Place
36216 Freedom Road, Farmington Hills
Free

Our show, “ Sculpted Impressions” is curated to celebrate the diverse forms of artistic expression through printmaking, ceramics, and sculpture. By showcasing innovative works and promoting the rich traditions of these mediums, we seek to inspire appreciation for the craftsmanship, cultural narratives, and emotional depth embedded in each piece by promoting artists within these three mediums. *ALL WORK FOR SALE*. Donuts and Cider included! 313-600-7290





Oktoberfest Party [second week ]
Sat., Oct. 12, 12-10 p.m.
Kuhnhenn Brewing Co.
36000 Groesbeck Hwy., Clinton Twp.

Dust off your lederhosen and dirndls, folks! Kuhnhenn Brewing Company is thrilled to announce our Oktoberfest 2024 celebration Clinton Township Location: Saturday, October 12th, 2024 ⏰ NOON - 10pm �� 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





Cass Tech 55th Reunion Day Party Classes 68,69,70
Sat., Oct. 12, 1-5:04 p.m.
Detroit Golf Club
17911 Hamilton Rd., Detroit
$100

CT 55th Class Reunion will be a Green Power Day Party!!!! We invite all graduates of 1969, 68 and 70. This Reunion at the Detroit Golf Club will have gourmet buffet meal, DJ, Photo Booth, and live entertainment ,valet parking and fun for all who attend. The Detroit Golf Club, 1:00pm—5m. $100 on eventbrite. Be there or be square��Casstech1969@gmail.com 713-213-8961


Cider in the City
Sat., Oct. 12, 1-5 p.m., Sun., Oct. 13, 1-5 p.m., Sat., Oct. 19, 1-5 p.m. and Sun., Oct. 20, 1-5 p.m.
Beacon Park
1901 Grand River Ave, Detroit
Free

Autumn’s calling and Beacon Park is answering with the return of Cider in the City! On select Saturdays and Sundays in October, enjoy seasonal festivities, themed décor and exciting activities for adults, families, metro-area residents and visitors—all for free. Event features include pumpkin picking and painting, make-and-take crafts, seasonal beer selections, craft cocktails and mocktails, horse-drawn hayrides around the park, live music and more.





The Temptations meet and greet, special family experience, and more to be held at Eastern Michigan University
Sat., Oct. 12, 2-3 p.m.
Eastern Michigan University
955 W. Circle Dr., Ypsilanti

The "Pride of the Peninsula," the EMU Marching Band is excited to collaborate with multiple Grammy Award-winning Motown artists, The Temptations! See them on October 12, 2024 at the matchup between EMU and Miami [OH] in Rynearson Stadium] All ticketed fans will enjoy a live concert by The Temptations, and the EMU Marching Band, with a setlist of number one hits as part of a halftime show of a lifetime. LIMITED "Meet and Greet/Photo Op with the Temptations" tickets are available for purchase. This experience, during the 1st Quarter of the game, will offer attendees exclusive access to the artists [734] 487-0020





Tarot & Twilight
Sat., Oct. 12, 5-9 p.m.
Private Residence
Williamston, Greater Lansing Area
$44

Step into a realm of enchantment and embrace your inner witchy goddess at the Tarot & Twilight event, where magic and sisterhood intertwine and we celebrate the power and mystery within every woman. This is more than just an event—it’s an experience, where the mystical meets the modern and the night shimmers with possibility. Join us for a spellbinding evening filled with celestial vibes, tantalizing mocktails, delectable treats and more. Explore the wisdom of the tarot with intimate readings that offer insight into your future, and release what no longer serves you with our transformative cord-cutting closing ceremony. 248-854-3866





Support BarkNation at Stumblebum Beer Co!
Sat., Oct. 12, 6-9 p.m.
Stumblebum Beer Co.
1965 West Maple Road, Troy

Support BarkNation at Stumblebum Beer! End Canine Cruelty and Save Lives! Join us at Stumblebum Beer as we support BarkNation, a Ferndale based charity that ends canine cruelty! Everyone welcome. HotUgly Band will perform from 6pm - close; $1 per beer and raffles throughout the evening! 248-307-7204





Art of the Ages: A Benefit, Exhibit, and Brunch Experience
Sun., Oct. 13, 12-4 p.m.
Taylor'd Garden
27494 Grand River, Livonia
$65.00

This experience is designed to bring forward and connect diverse members of the Detroit art community, inclusive of local and diverse entrepreneurs. tastemakers, educators, professionals and supporters, while directly supporting the preservation and archiving of The Black Canon Collection. The Experience will include: •Exclusive curated art exhibit [pieces from 1910-1990] from The Black Canon Collection •Panel Discussion with Emerging Artists •Silent Auction Access •Brunch Selections from Premium Taste •Dessert Table •Signature cocktails and Mimosa Bar •Live entertainment from The Rodney Page Experience 248-525-2186






Detroit Repair Cafe
Sun., Oct. 13, 1-2:30 p.m.
The Artblock
1411 Holden St, Detroit

Throw it away? No way! Repair Cafes are an international effort where community members join together to fix up their belongings. This can include clothes, electronics, jewelry, bikes, toys, or anything else you can think you bring in. Free to participate in and always accepting new volunteers! Free snacks and juice also provided. NA




Growl-er Brewfest -- dog friendly beer, cider, and wine tasting!
Sun., Oct. 13, 2-6 p.m.
SELCRA Meijer Park
333 Charles H Orndorf Drive, Brighton, Greater Brighton Area
$35.00

2 Stones Events presents the fourth year of Livingston County's only dog-friendly beer event featuring local craft breweries, a cidery, winery, food trucks, and live music at the SELCRA Meijer Park in Brighton. We are excited to announce our new non-profit partner -- Fund A Life! Early Bird tickets [$35] include a branded Growl-er Brewfest pint glass and 12 drink tickets are available until October 6. After that, they go up to $50. Designated Driver tickets [$15] include entry only. This is a 21+ event. 5864848797




American Romanian Festival - 20th Anniversary Season Different Trains
Sun., Oct. 13, 7-9 p.m.
The War Memorial
32 Lake Shore Drive, Grosse Pointe Farms
$10-$25

The American Romanian Festival celebrates its 20th-anniversary season with an evening of works centered around the subject of travel and different geographic locations. First on the program is the recently commissioned piece by Ionica Pop, Impressions from Romania, reflects through music the joy of celebration and the need for human communion and peace. For tickets, visit https://www.warmemorial.org/eventcal...anian-festival 3138817511





Terrorfied Forest Haunted Attraction
Through Oct. 13, 8-11 p.m., Through Oct. 20, 8-11 p.m., Through Oct. 27, 8-11 p.m. and Through Nov. 2, 8-11 p.m.
Terrorfied Forest
245 Swarthout Rd., Pinckney
$28.00

Embark on a Terrifying Adventure at Terrorfied Forest: A Haunting Journey in the Woods at our NEW LARGER LOCATION! 855-688-7277