Music
Oct. 2
Foster the People
The danceable indie-pop outfit founded by guitarist and vocalist Mark Foster lit up airwaves in the summer of 2011 with the breakout single “Pumped Up Kicks.” Expect to hear tracks from the band’s latest album, Paradise State of Mind, when the Good Morning Sunshine tour makes a stop at the Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre. Up-and-coming indie artist Goth Babe will open the show. $53+. Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill, 14900 Metro Pkwy., Sterling Heights; 313presents.com.
Oct. 10
Art Garfunkel
The eight-time Grammy Award winner is best known for his partnership with Paul Simon, with whom he recorded beloved folk-pop hits like “The Sound of Silence,” “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” and “Mrs. Robinson.” Garfunkel’s latest musical release was 2024’s Father and Son, a collection of duets with his son, Art Garfunkel Jr. $90+. Fisher Theatre, 3011 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit; atgtickets.com.
Oct. 24-25
Bernadette Peters in Concert
The acclaimed singer and actress has appeared in countless Broadway productions, films, and television shows over the course of her six-decade career, including Annie Get Your Gun and Hello, Dolly! Hear favorite selections from Rodgers and Hammerstein, Stephen Sondheim, Jerry Herman, and more when the inimitable star spends an evening with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra this month. $20+. Orchestra Hall, 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit; dso.org.
Oct. 31
Assala Nasri
The Syrian singer and actress began performing at a young age, finding breakthrough success in 1991 with her Egyptian hit album Law Ta’rafou. Acclaimed for her powerful voice, impassioned performances, and timeless, tarab-inspired sound, Nasri has become a leading voice in contemporary Arab music. $90+. Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313presents.com.
Theater
Through Oct. 18
Maestro
Director Briana O’Neal leads the Michigan premiere of this flirty period melodrama written by Michael Herman. Fans of Amadeus and Bridgerton will enjoy the wit, romance, and outrageous humor as two egotistical composers compete for a coveted role as the royal maestro in 18th-century Vienna. $33/general admission, with discounts available for seniors and students. Theatre Nova, 410 W. Huron St., Ann Arbor; thearenova.org.
Oct. 7-Nov. 1
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
Based on the Dorothy M. Johnson short story that inspired the 1962 film of the same name, this play transports audiences to the 1890s Wild West, where a young academic from New York arrives in a dusty small town in search of a new life. As he falls in love with the town and its people, a vicious outlaw threatens to take it all away from him. $52.15+. Meadow Brook Theatre, 378 Meadow Brook Rd., Rochester; mbtheatre.com.
Comedy
Oct. 11
Marc Maron
Credited with launching the now-ubiquitous one-on-one interview podcast format, this storied comedian and actor chewed the fat with icons like Barack Obama, Keith Richards, and Robin Williams on his long-running talk show WTF with Marc Maron. He’s also released five comedy specials, starred in the acclaimed Netflix series Glow, and lent his distinctive voice to animated productions like DreamWorks’ The Bad Guys. $66+. Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 W. 4th St., Royal Oak; royaloakmusictheatre.com.
Oct. 24
Jo Koy
After dropping out of college to perform stand-up in Las Vegas coffee houses, the Filipino American comedian rose to fame thanks to frequent appearances on the late night E! talk show Chelsea Lately. Koy has since released six comedy specials on Netflix and Comedy Central and has appeared in numerous films and television shows, including a turn as host at the 2024 Golden Globe Awards. $70+. Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313presents.com.
Art
Through Oct. 10
The River
Influenced by SoCal artist Heather Day’s frequent hikes along the Whitewater River, this solo exhibition contemplates the forces that shape our natural surroundings and the ways we move through them. For this series, Day washed canvas panels in careful mixtures of water and pigment before cutting, rearranging, and sewing them back together to create new, organically curved compositions. No cost. Library Street Collective, 1274 Library St., Detroit; lscgallery.com.
From Oct. 3
We Hold These Truths
Artist, poet, and journalist Holly Bass creates a gathering space anchored in centennial and semicentennial years of the past at UMMA’s recently restored Lizzie and Jonathan Tisch Apse. View a parlor inspired by 1876, a den that evokes 1976, and the exhibit’s central piece: a long “Century Table” assembled from historical bits and pieces that span multiple eras. No cost. University of Michigan Museum of Art, 525 S State St., Ann Arbor; umma.umich.edu.
Film
Through Oct. 31
Spooky Selections at the Redford Theatre
The historic theater’s haunted halls make the perfect place to enjoy a frightening film every Friday and Saturday this month. Choose from a variety of titles, including the Bruce Willis thriller The Sixth Sense, Bram Stoker’s Dracula, horror-comedy classic An American Werewolf in London, and Mel Brooks’s Young Frankenstein. $7+. Redford Theatre, 17360 Lahser Rd., Detroit; redfordtheatre.com.
Seasonal
Hallowe’en in Greenfield Village
Drawing on centuries of American harvest season traditions, this annual celebration at Greenfield Village recreates the fall festivities of old with more than 50 costumed characters, dramatic literary reenactments, live music performances, and delicious fall-inspired treats. Thurs.-Sun., Oct. 1-25; $24+. Greenfield Village, 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn; thehenryford.org.
This story originally appeared in the October 2026 issue of Hour Detroit magazine. To read more, pick up a copy of Hour Detroit at a local retail outlet. Click here to get our digital edition.
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