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Theatre & musicals

Nov 13, 2026

Come From Away at Farmers Alley Theatre in Kalamazoo

Come From Away takes the stage at Farmers Alley Theatre, 221 Farmers Alley in Kalamazoo, on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. With fifteen performances in the run, there's plenty of time to plan a theater night in Kalamazoo.

Kalamazoo

Farmers Alley Theatre

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Cinema & screenings

Nov 13, 2026

The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon: nine shows at Players Guild of Dearborn

If you love a made-for-TV Christmas movie, the title alone will win you over: The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon hits the stage at Players Guild of Dearborn, 21730 Madison Street, on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. There are nine performances to pick from.

Dearborn

Players Guild of Dearborn

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Theatre & musicals

Nov 13, 2026

Complete Works of Shakespeare with the Birmingham Village Players

The Birmingham Village Players stage Complete Works of Shakespeare on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at 34660 Woodward Avenue in Birmingham. With ten performances in the run, you've got plenty of dates to choose from.

Birmingham

Birmingham Village Players

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Next Fall: love, faith and doubt at Old Town Playhouse in Traverse City — Organizer image — Organizer image · Old Town Playhouse

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Nov 13, 2026

Next Fall: love, faith and doubt at Old Town Playhouse in Traverse City

Luke is devoutly religious, Adam is an atheist, and they've been together five years. Old Town Playhouse, 148 East Eighth Street in Traverse City, stages Next Fall on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., a play about how a committed couple makes it work despite their differences.

Traverse City

Old Town Playhouse

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Nov 13, 2026

ON HOLD: A One Human Show with Shelly Smith at Planet Ant in Hamtramck

Shelly Smith brings ON HOLD to the Planet Ant Black Box, 2357 Caniff Street in Hamtramck, on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. The hour-long roller coaster zips between standup, original songs, satire and sketch as Shelly tries to live her dang life and tell some jokes without technology getting in the way.

Hamtramck

Planet Ant Theatre

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The Moth Mainstage: one stop at Wharton Center in East Lansing — Organizer image — Organizer image · Wharton Center for Performing Arts

Arts & culture

Nov 13, 2026

The Moth Mainstage: one stop at Wharton Center in East Lansing

The Moth Mainstage comes to Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. It's a one-time stop, so if the name rings a bell, save the date.

East Lansing

Wharton Center for Performing Arts

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Come From Away: six performances at Midland Center for the Arts — Organizer image — Organizer image · Midland Center for the Arts

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Nov 13, 2026

Come From Away: six performances at Midland Center for the Arts

Come From Away settles into Midland for six performances: catch it at Midland Center for the Arts, 1801 West Saint Andrews Road, on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. With several dates to pick from, it's easy to find one that fits your calendar.

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Midland Center for the Arts

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Nov 13, 2026

Mozart's Requiem: the A2SO and UMS Choral Union perform Mozart's final work

The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra, the UMS Choral Union and outstanding soloists perform Mozart's final composition, his Requiem Mass, in Ann Arbor on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., presented by UMS (University Musical Society). It's widely considered one of his most sublime works.

Ann Arbor

UMS (University Musical Society)

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Maggie’s Wake — Organizer image — Organizer image · Ramsdell Theatre

Arts & culture

Nov 13, 2026

Maggie’s Wake

Canadian folk-Celtic band Maggie’s Wake plays the Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts in Manistee on Friday, November 13, at 7:30 p.m. Expect Celtic jigs and reels, cajun twin fiddles and reggae rhythms in one high-energy, female-fronted show.

Manistee

Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, 101 Maple Street, Manistee, MI, 49660, United States

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Bastard: a family dramedy at the Purple Rose Theatre in Chelsea — Organizer image — Organizer image · The Purple Rose Theatre

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Nov 13, 2026

Bastard: a family dramedy at the Purple Rose Theatre in Chelsea

On Friday, November 13, 2026, at 8 p.m., the Purple Rose Theatre in Chelsea (137 Park Street) stages Bastard, Devin Scillian's dramedy about two brothers who share nothing but a last name: an aging country rocker and a buttoned-down financial whiz. Their mother's death reopens old wounds, and a new one could tear the family apart. Heads-up: adult language and subject matter.

Chelsea

The Purple Rose Theatre

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Nov 13, 2026

When We Were Young and Unafraid: a Michigan premiere at Detroit Repertory Theatre

Detroit Repertory Theatre, 13103 Woodrow Wilson Street, stages the Michigan premiere of Sarah Treem's When We Were Young and Unafraid on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 8 p.m.. It's the early 1970s, and Agnes's quiet bed and breakfast is a rare refuge for victims of domestic violence, until her newest runaway starts influencing Agnes's college-bound daughter.

Detroit

Detroit Repertory Theatre

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Clue: murder, blackmail and big laughs at Flint's Whiting Auditorium — Organizer image — Organizer image · Flint Institute of Music (Capitol, Whiting, Flint Rep)

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Nov 13, 2026

Clue: murder, blackmail and big laughs at Flint's Whiting Auditorium

A mansion. A murder. A mystery. Clue takes the stage at Whiting Auditorium, 123 Whiting Street in Flint, on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 8 p.m.: six mysterious guests, one night at Boddy Manor and guessing right up to the final twist, based on the 1985 movie and the classic board game. Tickets from $45.

Flint

Whiting Auditorium, 123 Whiting Street, Flint, MI, 12345, United States

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Teddy Petty & The Refugees: a Tom Petty tribute at Muskegon's Beardsley Theater — Organizer image — Organizer image · Frauenthal Center

Arts & culture

Nov 13, 2026

Teddy Petty & The Refugees: a Tom Petty tribute at Muskegon's Beardsley Theater

Tom Petty's songs, live, with that Rickenbacker ring: Teddy Petty & The Refugees play the Beardsley Theater in Muskegon on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 8 p.m.. Billed as America's longest touring Tom Petty tribute, they've been on the road for more than 14 years, with Stevie Nicks, George Harrison and Roy Orbison parts in the mix too.

Muskegon

Beardsley Theater

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Cinema & screenings

Nov 13, 2026

Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi on the big screen at the Redford Theatre

Return of the Jedi hits the big screen at the Redford Theatre, 17360 Lahser Road in Detroit, on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 8 p.m.. Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi has two screenings, so pick the one that works for you.

Detroit

Redford Theatre

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Paradise Theatre Big Band — Organizer image — Organizer image · Detroit Symphony Orchestra

Theatre & musicals

Nov 13, 2026

Paradise Theatre Big Band

Led by trumpeter-composer Kris Johnson, the Paradise Theatre Big Band plays Orchestra Hall in Detroit on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 8 p.m. Expect innovative, hard-hitting, genre-bending big band that honors the past; tickets are $25.55–$108.95.

Detroit

Orchestra Hall

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Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981) on 16mm Film! — Organizer image — Organizer image · Senate Theater

Cinema & screenings

Nov 13, 2026

Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981) on 16mm Film!

Senate Theater screens Friday the 13th Part 2 on 16mm film on Friday, November 13, at 8 p.m. at its Michigan Avenue home in Detroit. A fitting pick for a Friday the 13th.

Detroit

Senate Theater

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Theatre & musicals

Nov 13, 2026

Late Night House Party | Improvised Show

Go Comedy! Improv Theater hosts the laid-back Late Night House Party on Friday, November 13, 2026, starting at 9:30 p.m. in Ferndale. Michigan’s top improv comedians come together for a fresh and uninhibited night of comedy.

Ferndale

Go Comedy! Improv Theater

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Kalysta Presents – A tribute to Adele — Organizer image — Organizer image · The Lark Theater

Theatre & musicals

Nov 14, 2026

Kalysta Presents – A tribute to Adele

Kalysta is a soulful vocalist and songwriter blending jazz, vintage soul, and contemporary R&B, inspired by Amy Winehouse. Raised near Detroit, her music combines emotional storytelling and timeless melodies.

Cheboygan

The Lark Theater, 252 N. Huron Street, Cheboygan, MI, 49721

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2518 results

Come From Away at Farmers Alley Theatre in Kalamazoo

The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon: nine shows at Players Guild of Dearborn

Complete Works of Shakespeare with the Birmingham Village Players

Next Fall: love, faith and doubt at Old Town Playhouse in Traverse City

ON HOLD: A One Human Show with Shelly Smith at Planet Ant in Hamtramck

The Moth Mainstage: one stop at Wharton Center in East Lansing

Come From Away: six performances at Midland Center for the Arts

Mozart's Requiem: the A2SO and UMS Choral Union perform Mozart's final work

Maggie’s Wake

Bastard: a family dramedy at the Purple Rose Theatre in Chelsea

When We Were Young and Unafraid: a Michigan premiere at Detroit Repertory Theatre

Clue: murder, blackmail and big laughs at Flint's Whiting Auditorium

Teddy Petty & The Refugees: a Tom Petty tribute at Muskegon's Beardsley Theater

Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi on the big screen at the Redford Theatre

Paradise Theatre Big Band

Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981) on 16mm Film!

Late Night House Party | Improvised Show

Kalysta Presents – A tribute to Adele

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