On the Prowl
The Connection’s weekly guide to what’s happening around Metro Detroit
October 5, 2021
Looking for things to do in the Metro Area? Check out our list of activities you can enjoy that’s coming up.
Everybody by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
Dates: Now – Oct. 16
Location: Hilberry Theatre, 4743 Cass Avenue, Detroit
Cost: $15-22
“EVERYBODY breathes new life into a long-forgotten story about what it means to live and die. A retelling of The Summoning of Everyman, this humorous and provocative tale heartens the audience to mull over what it means to live. All of the roles are established by lottery before every performance in an effort to challenge the cast with 128 different roles to be assigned.
Hallowe’en in Greenfield Village
Dates: Oct. 7-10, 14-17, 21-24, 28-31;
Time: 4 – 9:30 p.m.
Location: Greenfield Village, 20900 Oakwood Boulevard, Dearborn
Cost: $19 (Two years and over), under 2 FREE.
The Henry Ford’s Hallowe’en in Greenfield Village is one of the most enthralling, nostalgic and whimsical Halloween adventures out there; from autumnal themes and harvest markets to spectral performances and costumed storybook characters, the over four-decade long tradition of Hallowe’en is truly one of a kind. The Hallowe’en Express will be back for its second year by popular demand, taking passengers along a ghoulish journey through Greenfield Village, with tickets available for an additional fee.
Rocky Horror Picture Show Shadow Cast
Dates: Oct. 07 – 09,
Time: 8 -11 p.m.
Location: Beacon Park, 1903 Grand River Avenue, Detroit
Rocky Horror Picture Show has returned at Beacon Park with its ever-popular Shadow Cast. A shadow cast is a troupe of performers who act in front of a screen showing the film, in doing so casting shadows and essentially bringing the movie to life!
Handcrafters Fall Fair
Dates: Oct. 08 – 09;
Time: Friday 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location: Northville Community Center, 303 West Main Street, Northville
Cost: $4; children 12 & under FREE
https://www.hcshows.com/fall-fair
Fall Fair is the prime destination for some of the finest handmades, specialty foods, décor, jewelry and more! Top artists from Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, Indiana and Wisconsin will be on-hand for the 42nd annual Fall Fair Handmade Market.
Zoo Boo
Dates: Oct. 08 – 10
Time: 2-6 p.m.
Location: The Detroit Zoo, 8450 West 10 Mile Road, Royal Oak
Cost: $13 – Children 2 & under are free
https://zooboo.detroitzoo.org/
Zoo Boo, the annual “merry-not-scary” event, returns to the Detroit Zoo for guests of all ages! The entire Zoo will be open for all, allowing visitors to learn spooky animal facts, enjoy festive pumpkin displays and see all their favorite animals. Guests will adore the autumnal decorations, strolling entertainment, educational activities, photo opportunities and more.
Men of Change
Dates: Oct. 09 – Dec. 31
Location: The Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History, 315 East Warren Avenue, Detroit
Cost: Adults, age 13-61 – $15, Seniors, age 62 and over – $12, Youth, age 3-12 – $12
Members & children under 3 – Free
https://www.thewright.org/visit
“Men of Change: Power. Triumph. Truth.” interrogates what it means to be a black man in America through a fusion of art and the stories of both famous and obscured African-American men from throughout the last hundred years. Men of Change is most importantly a powerful tool to spark dialogues about issues such as man’s role in society, race relations and social justice both in our smaller communities and in our country.
2nd Annual Power of the Press Fest
Date: Oct. 10
Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Location: Eastern Market – Shed 5, 2810 Russell St, Detroit
Cost: Free
http://www.powerofthepressfest.org/
The Second Annual Power of the Press Fest assembles more than 50 print artists working from a wide diversity of media – letterpress, wood engraving, paper making, book arts and more! Artists will be visiting from Brooklyn, Pittsburgh and Vermont as well as from all over Michigan to share their creations. Throughout the day there will be demonstrations of artist techniques, with art being sold from vendors all the while.
Taste of Dearborn presented by Jim Thorpe Ameriprise Financial
Date: Oct. 13
Time: 6-9:30 p.m.
Location: Dearborn Area Chamber, 22100 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn
Cost: Tickets start at $35
Ready your tastebuds for a fun and busy food-fest event! The central idea of the event is eating local, so there’ll be tons of Dearborn-local restaurants and vendors there waiting for you.
Foreigner | The Greatest Hits
Date: Oct. 14
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward Avenue, Detroit
https://www.313presents.com/events/detail/foreigner-orchestra
Rock legend Foreigner is on their first six-week leg of touring in over a year, and they’re on their way to Detroit! Don’t miss out!
Women of Impact Breakfast 2021 | Virtual
Date: Oct. 14
Time: 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
https://impact100metrodetroit.org/events/women-of-impact-breakfast-2021/
Grab some breakfast and join the virtual conversation on how women can tap into their philanthropic power and build wealth. Jeannie Sager, Director of the Women’s Philanthropy Institute at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy and Lindsey Bell, Chief Investment Strategist at Ally Invest are the featured speakers of the day.
