Oct 16 Friday
The Outdoor Gallery and Sculpture Garden is open for the season! Thursdays - Saturdays, from 12-4. Free and Open to the Public. Come explore the magic of Susanne + John’s work!
Want a more personalized experience? Book a one on one consultation or tour with our Project Director, Patti Smith. www.stephensonceramicstudio.com or 734.395.1540.
NTG's annual Halloween Black Cat show returns! This year, we return to Huron Valley as our favorite cable access host Ghoulita Graves presents… The Curse of Blood! Directed by Kylista Geiger | Music Direction by Kristin Anne Danko | Starring: Jennifer Jakubowski, Jessica Lee, Patrice Linman, Dena Moscheck, Greg Pizzino, Josh Stewart, and Drew Tallquist. Don't forget your costume for the costume contest hosted by Ghoulita Graves!
Theatre NOVA presents:MAESTROby Michael Alan HermanSeptember 25-October 18, 2026Fridays 8:00 pm, Saturdays 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm, Sundays 2:00 pm
A Cheeky Comedy in Breeches and Bodices
Amadeus meets Bridgerton in this breeches and bodices comedy. When the royal maestro dies in 18th century Vienna, two composers vie for his position. Love, pistols at dawn, and outrageous sarcasm will prove that one of them is a misunderstood genius and the other... is a maestro.
Directed by Theatre NOVA Producing Artistic Director Briana O’Neal, the production features David Galido as Fabian, Allison Megroet as Fleur, Emily Wilson-Tobin as Marie, and Oscar Quiroz as Pascal. The creative and production team includes Briana O’Neal as Set Designer, Meme Resnick as Stage Manager, Avalon McNew as Lighting Designer, Brit Connors as Sound Designer, Josie Eli Herman as Costume Designer, Kat Walsh as Intimacy Director, and Mars Lancaster as Assistant Lighting Designer.
Free Live Music: Rob Crozier and The Habit Jazz CollectiveLooking for live jazz in the Ann Arbor and Detroit area? We have you covered and the best part is that there is absolutely no cover.Lock this event into your local music calendar. Rob Crozier and the Habit Jazz Collective are bringing their energy, tight grooves, and improvisations to the stage. Led by bassist Rob Crozier, this collective blends classic jazz sensibilities with a modern, soulful twist.Whether you are a lifelong Michigan jazz fan or just looking for a cool local vibe to kick back with, this is the place to be. Live music with zero admission fee means you have a great opportunity to experience the talent thriving in the Detroit and Ann Arbor jazz scene.Hit the link below for full venue details and set times. Come out, support the venue, and keep the live groove alive!Need entertainment for your next private party, corporate function, or wedding? Rob Crozier and the Habit Jazz Collective are available for hire and ready to bring live music straight to your event.
Oct 17 Saturday
The third annual Michigan Folk School Folk Festival is near! Join us for a day of folksy fun on Saturday, October 17 from 10am to 3pm.
Ever wonder what the Michigan Folk School has to offer? This free event is the perfect day to check us out at Staebler Farm County Park in Ann Arbor! Mark your calendar for a day of craft demonstrations, good food, and community connection.
We'll have live demonstrations, showcasing the activities taught at The Michigan Folk School, such as:
Animal husbandry, basketry, bee keeping, farming/gardening, food crafting, jewelry making, metalsmithing, natural weaving, stained glass design, woodworking, and more!
Refreshments by Tacos El Panda Food Truck, Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck. The Dixboro Dairy Ice Cream Cart.
Staebler Farm County Park - 7734 Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor
Interested in volunteering? Contact Lauren at Parks-volunteering@washtenaw.org
Brick Cities Detroit brings a two-day LEGO fan convention to the Hellenic Cultural Center in Westland, October 17 and 18, 2026. The floor features a gallery of original creations built by fans from across the country, a vendor hall stocked with sets and minifigs from local resellers, a derby track for brick-built cars, a scavenger hunt, and open build and DUPLO zones for the youngest builders. Tickets are sold by timed session so the floor never gets crowded. Kids under 5 get in free. The center is on Joy Rd in Westland, about 20 miles west of downtown Detroit.
Saturday sessions 12-2pm, 3-5pm and 6-8pm. Sunday sessions 11am-1pm and 2-4pm. Each ticket is good for one timed session, chosen at registration.
Tickets: Kids (5-17) $12, Adults $17, Family deal $45 (1-2 adults plus up to 5 kids), VIP Kid $28, VIP Adult $33. Under 5 free.
Many associate the architecture of the University of Michigan Law Quadrangle with the Renaissance, the Ivy League, or even Hogwarts. While strolling through the Quad, we’ll discuss the buildings from conception to construction and the Law School’s influence on social issues and legal education.
Guided tour led by student docents. Duration: 1.5 hours; 0.5 miles.
Tour will take place in rain or snow, but will be cancelled for severe weather (notification via email).
Visit The Foundry by History Loves Company in downtown Pontiac for Boblo Day on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 1 to 4 p.m. Eastern. Explore the Boblo display, share memories and stories, and meet Chris Hubel for an in-person signing of They Lied to Us About Detroit.
Location: The Foundry, 35 W Huron St, Suite 101, Pontiac, MI 48342.Event details and updates: https://thefoundryhlc.com/pages/events
This is the sixth season of 2 Stones Events’ monthly concerts with a speakeasy vibe in the lower level of Ciao Amici’s restaurant in downtown Brighton.
The show: B3tles presents a fresh look at beloved Beatles songs and the care organissimo has put into their music makes this a joyful and inspired listen.
$29 TICKETS — Limited to just 100 seats for each show -- 6-7:30 and 8:30-10pm. Doors open 30 minutes prior. This is a general admission show. Tickets here - https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/ciaojazz-4858145/
‘Cash-only’ (literally) bar: Please, only call the restaurant (810-227-9000) for dinner reservations upstairs before or after your show!