Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Metro Detroit is gearing up for it with a variety of fun events including a concert featuring Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, an acrobatic Cirque performance celebrating African heritage, several seasonal happenings including Cider in the City at Beacon Park, Hallowe’en at Greenfield Village, the Detroit Zoo’s Fall Fest, and so much more.
Strangers on a Train
When Bruno and Guy encounter each other on a train and get to chatting, they agree to a chilling contract: Bruno will murder Guy’s adulterous wife, Miriam, while Guy will murder Bruno’s loathsome father. One of them turns out to be more serious than the other in this live stage adaptation of the classic 1951 Alfred Hitchcock thriller. Oct. 9-Nov. 3. $39+. Meadow Brook Theatre, 378 Meadow Brook Road, Rochester; mbtheatre.com.
Maxwell
Regarded as an auteur of the ’90s neo-soul movement, singer-songwriter Maxwell first gained widespread recognition for his debut studio album, Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite, in 1996, which spawned the hit single “Ascension.” For his Serenade Tour, Maxwell will be joined by Grammy-winning R&B star Jazmine Sullivan and up-and-comer October London. Oct. 11. $40+. Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313presents.com.
Rhapsody in Blue
In his DSO debut, pianist Wayne Marshall performs the famous Gershwin composition. Oct. 11-13. $20+. Orchestra hall at Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center, 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit; dso.org.
A2 Artoberfest
Enjoy the beautiful fall weather as you sip on a cocktail, shop the local area, and celebrate the arts. There will be 100 jury-selected artists at the event, alongside live entertainment and food vendors. Plus, Art activities so you can explore your inner artist. Oct. 12-13. No cost to attend. Downtown Ann Arbor; theguild.org/fair/a2artoberfest.
16th Annual Glass Pumpkin Harvest Fest
Find unique handmade glass pumpkins for sale along with other handmade items and glass blowing demonstrations. Oct. 12-13. No cost for admission. Dearborn Glass Academy, 25331 Trowbridge St., Dearborn; glassacademy.com.
Cider in the City
Head to Detroit’s Beacon Park to celebrate all things fall with the return of Cider in the City, which features cider and donuts from Blake’s Farms, pumpkin picking and painting, free horse-drawn carriage rides, lawn games, crafts, live music, a vendor market, and more. Oct. 12-13 and 19-20. No cost for admission, some fees apply for certain activities. Beacon Park, 1903 Grand River Ave., Detroit; empoweringmichigan.com.
Rock the Vote
Head to this event to register to vote in the November election and enjoy live music from Motown Hitsville NEXT artists. Those who register to vote will get discounted vouchers for Motown Museum tours. Aimed at ages 18-30. Be sure to bring a photo i.d. Oct. 12. No cost for admission. Motown Museum, 2648 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit; facebook.com.
Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons
America’s original Jersey boys will perform unforgettable chart-toppers from their 60-year career, including “Sherry,” “Walk Like a Man,” and “Can’t Take My Eyes off You,” on their The Last Encores tour. Known for his uniquely powerful falsetto voice, bandleader Frankie Valli turned 90 years old this year. Oct. 13. $39.50+. Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313presents.com.
Warren Symphony Orchestra Opening Night
The first performance of Warren Symphony Orchestra’s 2024-25 season will feature selections from the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Oct. 13. $23 general admission. Warren Woods Middle School Auditorium, 13400 E. 12 Mile Road, Warren; warrensymphonyorchestra.com.
Get the Led Out
This group of Led Zeppelin impersonators aims to bring the magic of Zeppelin’s live show to life through “extended, improvisational versions of the songs.” Ages 21 and up only. Oct. 13. $31+. Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel, 2901 Grand River Ave., Detroit; 313presents.com.
Afrique en Cirque
Kalabanté Productions presents this cirque performance that highlights African heritage and celebrates the strength of young Africans through daring acrobatic stunts, vibrant costumes, and a fusion of live Afro-Jazz music, percussion, and music from the kora, a West African string instrument. Oct. 13. $34-$48 general admission, $20-$24 kids ages 12 and under. Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, 44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Township; macombcenter.com.
In an Effort to Be Held
A group exhibition of more than 20 artists “considers the aesthetics of surface, and the processes of engaging the surface through transfer, collage, [and] wrapping.” This is Artistic Director Allison Glenn’s first exhibit since being appointed to her role; work by artists such as Kevin Beasley, Celeste, Bethany Collins, Ed Clark, and Shane Darwent will be featured.Now-Oct. 12. No cost for admission. The Shepherd, 1265 Parkview St., Detroit; lscgallery.com.
James Benjamin Franklin solo exhibition
James Benjamin Franklin’s first solo LSC exhibition uses a collage of rugs and blankets — an emblem of domesticity — as its jumping-off point. His “organically constructed shapes and eclectic textures combine to form a practice that is untethered by limits of the traditional canvas” and pushes “the boundaries between painting and sculpture.” Now-Oct. 16. No cost for admission. Library Street Collective, 1274 Library St., Detroit; lscgallery.com.
Hallowe’en in Greenfield Village
For 16 evenings, Greenfield Village will transform into an enchanting Halloween wonderland filled with seasonal fun including harvest market, costumed storybook characters, ghostly performances, and even a train ride. Select days now-Oct. 27. $27 for general admission, $24.25 for seniors 62+, $20.25 for kids 2-11, free for kids under 2. Special event packages are also available. 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn; thehenryford.org.
Detroit Zoo Fall Fest
Experience the Detroit Zoo like never before as the whole area redecorates for the fall. Enjoy the brand-new fall décor, festive refreshments, themed education stations, and themed animal interactions daily. Be on the lookout for special events such as the Jack O’Lantern Journey for people of all ages, and the Zoo Boo for families with young children. Now-Oct. 31, special event dates vary. Included with price of zoo admission. 8450 W. 10 Mile Road, Royal Oak; detroitzoo.org.
Ofrendas: Celebrating el Día de Muertos 2024
In Mexico (and elsewhere in Latin America), the Day of the Dead (or Día de Muertos) is a time to celebrate those who have passed away. Objects associated with those who have died are placed alongside sugar skulls, flowers, and candles on ofrenda altars, which will form the focus of this new exhibit. Now-Nov. 3. Free for residents of Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne Counties, $8-$20 for nonresidents. Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit; dia.org.
The Art of Dining: Food Culture in the Islamic World
The Art of Dining offers an exploration of food culture in the Islamic world that features a wide variety of materials — dishware and cookbooks in addition to paintings from the Middle East and South and Central Asia — ranging from antiquity to the present day. Now-Jan. 5. Free for residents of Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne Counties, $8-$20 for nonresidents. Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit; dia.org.
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