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The Metro Events Guide: Eight places to see Detroit talent this week
Detroit is overflowing with talent, and this week’s lineup of events proves it. From bands to comedians, from visual artists to storytellers, you’ll get to soak it all in at these eight showcases.
Plus, a cultural convening with an exclusive discount for WDET listeners. Read on to learn more.
Upcoming events
CONTAINER Tour Kickoff
Cadillac Square Park in Detroit
Friday, Oct. 3
Free
A showcase of Detroit talent featuring live music from La Cecille, a DJ set from Darryl DeAngelo Terrell, and fashion activations from Ali Evans, Nabeela Najjar and Taylor Childs. The event goes from 5–9 p.m. and admission is free.
Comedy at the Congregation Second Anniversary Show
The Congregation Detroit
Friday, Oct. 3
$18–$20
A comedy night celebrating two years of the Comedy at the Congregation series, hosted by Sarah Lynn. This month’s comedians are Drew Harmon, Alana Gonzalez, Rio Riojas and Tim Reaburn. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $18 online or $20 at the door.
Troupe Vertigo with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra
DSO Orchestra Hall
Friday, Oct. 3 through Sunday, Oct. 5
$20–$119
An acrobatics performance backed by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, featuring selections from Star Wars, Star Trek, Disney’s Up and more. Tickets start at $20 and there will be four performances throughout the weekend.
Freak Fest 3
Downtown Ypsilanti, various locations
Friday, Oct. 3 through Sunday, Oct. 5
$0–$15
A celebration of all things freaky, featuring three days of live music, local vendors and Halloween vibes across multiple Ypsilanti venues. Most of the festival is free and open to the public, but events at Ziggy’s have a $15 cover.
15th Annual Hamtramck Neighborhood Arts Festival
Hamtramck, various locations
Saturday, Oct. 4
Free
A community-organized festival highlighting Hamtramck’s creative community. Participating artists host audiences in unconventional spaces like their home studios, front porches, parks and coffee shops. Admission is generally free and open to the public, but donations are welcome to keep the festival going.
Seen/Scene: Artwork from the Jennifer Gilbert Collection
The Shepherd in Detroit
Sunday, Oct. 5 through Saturday, Jan. 10
Free
An exhibition featuring the work of 36 contemporary artists from Jennifer Gilbert’s private collection. The exhibition is curated by Cranbrook Art Museum Chief Curator Laura Mott and seminal artist Nick Cave, and it explores themes related to how we see each other. An opening celebration will take place on Sunday, Oct. 5 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Shepherd, featuring artist talks, a film screening, interactive workshops and retail pop-ups.
Detroit Story Fest
The Detroit Opera House
Thursday, Oct. 9
$25–$35
A curated night of performance art and storytelling by Detroit artists, reporters and community members. This year’s theme is “No Small Wind Is Blowing,” highlighting stories about immigration, transition and the invisible forces that inspire movement. Stories begin at 8 p.m., and WDET’s Waajeed (host of The Boulevard) will keep the party going with a DJ set after the show.
TéMaTé Institute’s 2025 Convening for Dance & Culture
The Andy Art Center and Detroit School of Arts Ford Theatre
Saturday, Oct. 18 through Sunday, Oct. 19
$95–$120 ($45 with WDET discount code)
An annual two-day convening that celebrates African diasporic traditions and their enduring impact on culture and community through dance workshops, community classes, a signature concert and a vendor marketplace. This year’s theme is “Ritual: Rhythms of Life & Legacy,” drawing on ancestral wisdom, movement and storytelling to illuminate the importance of preserving traditions while creating space for innovation. WDET listeners can get discounted tickets using code WD3T25 before Thursday, Oct. 9.
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