What's Happening This Week in Detroit

Halloween weekend runs from the MOCAD Gala Friday, Oct. 30, through trunk-or-treats Saturday, Oct. 31, to a Día de los Muertos celebration on the riverfront Sunday, Nov. 1. The week's news and school sports run in separate editions.

What's Happening in Detroit

Detroit's news runs in the separate Detroit Community Thrive news edition, and Detroit's high school games, and last week's results, run in the Detroit High School Sports edition.

Thursday, October 29

The District 2 Tenants' Rights Commission holds a public meeting 4 to 6 p.m., in person and on Zoom, with an ASL interpreter, according to the city's listing. The Detroit Public Library's Main Library hosts AI, Misinformation, and Voting at 3 p.m., and the Conely Branch holds Trick or Treat @ Conely from noon to 6 p.m. Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics is at the Detroit Masonic Temple, and BEAT, with Belew, Vai, Levin and Bozzio performing the music of King Crimson, plays the Masonic Temple Theatre at 6:30 p.m. The Damned, Flamin' Groovies and The Courettes play the Majestic Theatre, and Rodrigo y Gabriela play the Fillmore, doors at 7 p.m., billed all ages.

Friday, October 30

The MOCAD Gala 2026: A Legacy in Motion is at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit; the gala's banner marks the museum's 20 years. Harvest Time - Sweet Treats Community Event is at Lord of Lord Ministries, and HÄXAN! Devils Night Detroit is at the Church of Häxan. Blue October: The Foiled 20th Anniversary World Tour plays the Fillmore, doors at 7 p.m., billed all ages. Twiztid plays Saint Andrew's Hall at 5:30 p.m., and MotorCity Cage Night XXVI is at 7 p.m. at Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel, 21 and over.

Saturday, October 31

Greater Grace Temple's Master's Commission holds Harvest Festival 2026, a trunk-or-treat, noon to 3 p.m. at 23500 W. Seven Mile Road, according to its flyer. The Bailey Park Neighborhood Development Corporation holds Halloween at the Hub at the Bailey Park NDC Hub. PYSA Youth-o-ween Spooktacular Costume Party is at Corrigan Park, and the W.A.T.C.H 2nd Annual Halloween Bash is at 2228 Lakeview St. Insane Clown Posse plays the Masonic Temple Theatre, L7: The Last Hurrah Tour 2026 plays Saint Andrew's Hall at 7 p.m., and Assala Nasri plays the Fox Theatre at 8 p.m.; the same Ticketmaster listing also appears dated Sunday, Nov. 1, at 8 p.m.

Sunday, November 1

Celebrate Día de los Muertos on the Detroit Riverfront is at Robert C. Valade Park. The Lions host the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field at 1 p.m., according to Ticketmaster; an Allevents listing puts the game Monday, Nov. 2, with no time given. Maná: Vivir Sin Aire Tour plays Little Caesars Arena at 9 p.m.; an Allevents listing describes the show as rescheduled from Feb. 21, 2026. The Detroit Masonic Temple hosts Candlelight: 90s Hip-Hop on Strings and Candlelight: Tribute to Drake, and the Laith Al-Saadi Organ Trio plays Cliff Bell's at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.

Monday, November 2

Journey: Final Frontier Tour plays Little Caesars Arena at 7:30 p.m. The Phantom of the Opera is at the Detroit Opera House, Hunxho plays Saint Andrew's Hall at 7 p.m., and Big Ass Truck I.E., Chamber, Mugshot, Surfaced is at TSDMAAC at 6 p.m.

Tuesday, November 3

Election Day. KATSEYE: The Wildworld Tour plays Little Caesars Arena at 8 p.m., Six the Musical is at the Fisher Theatre, and 20 Years of Nekrogoblikon with Special Guests Aborted plays Saint Andrew's Hall at 6 p.m.

Wednesday, November 4

The Pistons host the Philadelphia 76ers at 7 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena. Ticketmaster's Motor City MACtion listing for Ford Field appears three times: Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 7 p.m. and at 7:30 p.m., and Thursday, Nov. 5, at 7 p.m. An Allevents listing puts Eastern Michigan vs. Central Michigan at Ford Field Wednesday, Nov. 4. & Juliet is at the Fisher Theatre; Static Dress: Injury Episode USA Tour, billed all ages, is at The Shelter at 6 p.m.; Louis Jones III and Session plays Cliff Bell's at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m.; and the Lil Peep 30th Birthday Celebration is at the Majestic Theatre.

Thursday, November 5

The Red Wings host the Vegas Golden Knights at 7 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena; the same Ticketmaster listing also appears dated Friday, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m. The String Cheese Incident: Just Keep Spinning Tour plays the Fillmore, doors at 6 p.m. and show at 7:15, billed all ages; the listing says $1 from each ticket goes to the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund. Millionaire$ wsg Davvn is at TSDMAAC at 6 p.m., Chat Pile plays the Majestic Theatre, Charu Suri plays Cliff Bell's at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m., and Diles que no me maten plays the Lager House.

Friday, November 6

The Zac Brown Band plays Little Caesars Arena. Jodeci: 35th Anniversary Tour of Forever My Lady plays the Fox Theatre at 8 p.m., Steve Aoki is at the Russell Industrial Center, and Nurse John: Against Medical Advice Tour plays the Fillmore at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., 18 and over according to the listings; the 7 p.m. show's Ticketmaster listing is also dated Saturday, Nov. 7. Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer is at the Gem Theatre. R&B Only Live plays Saint Andrew's Hall at 8 p.m., 21 and over, and Eddie Griffin is at Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel at 8 p.m., 21 and over.

Around Metro Detroit

Friday, Oct. 30 — Michigan women's volleyball hosts Nebraska at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, and Oakland University volleyball hosts Wisconsin-Milwaukee at 6 p.m. at the O'rena in Rochester. Saturday, Oct. 31 — Oakland hosts Wisconsin-Milwaukee again at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2 — Union Arena Community Night is at 575 Forest Ave. in Plymouth, Michigan men's basketball hosts Oakland at Crisler Center, and 2026 Detroit Restaurant Week is listed across Metro Detroit. Thursday, Nov. 5 — Michigan women's basketball hosts UConn at Crisler Center.

Event details and times can change. Confirm with each venue before heading out.