Oct 17 Saturday
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 18 Sunday
Ronald McDonald House Ann Arbor is inviting the community to rally for families this fall at the second annual Rally for the House, a fun-filled pickleball event supporting families who stay at the House while their children receive medical care. The event will take place Sunday, October 18, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Wolverine Pickleball in Ann Arbor.
Following a successful inaugural event in 2025, Rally for the House returns for its second year with a morning designed for pickleball players of all skill levels, families, and community supporters. In addition to time on the courts, attendees can enjoy family-friendly activities, connect with fellow supporters, and come together around a shared goal: helping Ronald McDonald House Ann Arbor keep families close during some of the most challenging moments of their lives.
Rally for the House is part of a larger campaign, Battle for the Houses presented by Meijer, an annual competition between Ronald McDonald House Ann Arbor and Ronald McDonald House Mid-Michigan that plays off the Michigan and Michigan State football rivalry while raising awareness and support for both Houses.
Event Highlights & Purpose
Family-Friendly Festivities: Enjoy a day of pickleball fun all in support of Ronald McDonald House Ann Arbor
The chance to interact with former U-M Football Alum
Delicious food options, including a taco truck and a self-pour beverage wall
Non-pickleball activities including volleyball, bocce ball, Kids Zone, and bag toss
Proceeds from the event help support Ronald McDonald House Ann Arbor’s mission to provide essential services that allow families to remain near their hospitalized children.
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.
10-piece big band led by Chris Smith, specializing in hot jazz of the 1920s and 30s. Jelly Roll Morton, King Oliver, Duke Ellington and other jazz legends are prominent in their repertoire. Great for listening or dancing.