Whether it’s strolling through indoor galleries or historic cemeteries, there are a lot of places to explore arts and culture in Detroit. From maker markets to music festivals, here are eight things to check out this week.

Plus, a fun way to support Detroit public radio this Halloween. Read on to learn more.

Upcoming events

Sam Tallent at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle

  Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle in Royal Oak

  Thursday, Oct. 16 through Saturday, Oct. 18

  $31

A comedy show featuring “What’s So Funny About Detroit?” alum Sam Tallent. His jokes have appeared on Comedy Central, TruTV and VICELAND, and he’s performed in venues around the world. Comedian Alaina Bamfield will open the show and Genevieve Clinton is the emcee. This event is 18+.

Elmwood Alight

  Elmwood Cemetery in Detroit

  Friday, Oct. 17 and Saturday, Oct. 18

  $40

A reflective tour through Detroit’s 179-year-old Elmwood Cemetery, highlighting its historic architecture, monuments and green space. There will be lighting displays, music and autumnal sights. Gates open at 7 p.m. and the last entry is at 9:30 p.m.

Reimagine African American Art

  Detroit Institute of Arts

  Opens Saturday, Oct. 18

  Free for residents of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties

For the first time since 2007, the DIA is reinstalling its African American galleries, now directly adjacent to Rivera Court. The reinstallation features a variety of media by African American and Black artists, including drawings, prints, photography, paintings and sculpture spanning the 1800s to today. There are four galleries, each exploring a key historical movement — the Harlem Renaissance, Social Realism, the Civil Rights era and the Black Arts Movement.

Michigan Makers Market

  The Hawk in Farmington Hills

  Saturday, Oct. 18

  Free

An indoor juried arts and crafts fair featuring ceramics, decor, illustrations, jewelry, paintings, printmaking and more made by Michigan artists. There will also be live music, and beer and wine will be available to purchase for guests 21+. The market will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Bugbee by Sam Friedman and Josh Sperling

  Library Street Collective

  On view Saturday, Oct. 18 through Jan. 14

  Free

A two-person exhibition with painter Sam Friedman and mixed-media artist Josh Sperling featuring new individual works as well as collaborative pieces created jointly by the pair. Color serves as a unifying force in the exhibition, transforming flat supports into immersive experiences through spatial and emotional resonance. The gallery is open to the public Thursdays through Saturdays from noon to 6 p.m.

Detroit Bourbon Fest

  Detroit Historical Museum

  Saturday, Oct. 18

  $50–$300 ($10 for designated drivers)

An indoor bourbon festival that features over 100 whiskeys and bourbons, as well as classic cocktails, store picks and a high-end bottle section. There will also be food vendors, live music and merchandise. There are two tasting sessions, one from 1–3:30 p.m. and another from 4–6:30 p.m. This event is 21+.

Show Me What You Got Music Festival

  Candela in Southwest Detroit

  Saturday, Oct. 18

  $25

A 2000s-themed music festival featuring Afro Future International DJ Jeanine Styles and DJ MoBetta. There will be live performances from over a dozen Detroit singers and hip-hop artists, and food and a cash bar will be available. Doors open at 9 p.m. This event is 21+.

CONTAINER Tour: Stop Two

  Irwin House Gallery in Detroit

  Thursday, Oct. 23

  Free

A showcase of Detroit talent featuring live music from R&B songstress Bevlove and art installations from photographer Elonte Davis, mixed media artist Donald Calloway and painter Ijania Cortez. The event goes from 6–9 p.m.

What’s next

Halloween Monster Bash for WDET

  Kuhnhenn Brewing Company in Clinton Township

  Saturday, Oct. 25

  $20

A Halloween benefit for WDET hosted by Modern Music host Jon Moshier and organized by friends of the station. There will be a costume contest, classic horror films and live rock n roll performances by The 3-D Invisibles, The Amino Acids and the F-Hole Wreckers. Doors open at 6 p.m., music starts at 7 p.m. and the costume contest is at 8:30 p.m. This event is 21+.

If you’re a museum enthusiast, you’re in luck. This week, we’ve got new exhibitions, last-chance exhibitions and even an opportunity to chat with two of the city’s top museum directors.

Plus, a physical media swap, a fall art fair and your first chance of the season to trick-or-treat. Read on to learn more.

Upcoming events

100 Years Unbound: The Power of Aging

  The Detroit Historical Museum

  Ongoing starting Saturday, Oct. 11

  $8–$15 (Free for members and children under 6)

A new exhibition celebrating 100 years of the Hannan Center, from its early roots and innovative programs to its vision for redefining aging across metro Detroit. The exhibit features rare artifacts, photographs and art that tell the center’s story. An opening celebration will take place on Saturday, Oct. 11 at 1 p.m. featuring remarks from Hannan Center President & CEO, Vincent Tilford.

Zoo Boo

  The Detroit Zoo

  Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Oct. 26

  $21–$27

A family-friendly Halloween-themed attraction at the zoo featuring festive decorations, educational opportunities and plenty of treats. The Zoo Boo pathway is open from 4-9:30 p.m. The animal habitats will not be accessible during Zoo Boo, but zoo admission is discounted on Zoo Boo days from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Dead Media Swap

  100 Proof in Eastern Market

  Saturday, Oct. 11

  $3

An event hosted by Detroit City Distillery where people can swap cassettes, CDs, VHS tapes, vinyl records and more. There will also be raffles, beer, cocktails and food, including Chef Matt’s famous gumbo. There’s a $3 entry fee, and the event goes from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

A2 Artoberfest

  Kerrytown in Downtown Ann Arbor

  Saturday, Oct. 11 and Sunday, Oct. 12

  Free

An annual autumn art fair featuring over 100 juried artists, live music, food, beer, cider and cocktails on the streets of Ann Arbor’s Kerrytown area. The fair opens at 10 a.m. each day and closes at 6 p.m. on Saturday and at 4 p.m. on Sunday.

Presenting African American Art: A Talk with the Directors

  The Detroit Institute of Arts Lecture Hall

  Sunday, Oct. 12

  Free with registration

A dialogue between DIA Director Salvador Salort-Pons and The Wright Director Neil Barclay as they explore the evolving role of cultural institutions in preserving, exhibiting and championing African American art, history and culture. They’ll discuss how museums can serve as both stewards of history and platforms for contemporary voices. Admission is free with registration and general admission to the museum, and space is limited. General admission to the museum is free for residents of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. The talk starts at 2 p.m.

Black, Queer, Proud: 30 Years of Hotter Than July

  The Detroit Historical Museum

  Ongoing through Sunday, Oct. 12

  $8–$15 (Free for members and children under 6)

An exhibition celebrating the second-oldest and longest-running Black Queer Pride event in the world. The exhibit features photographs of the festival from over the years, highlighting the festival’s Detroit roots and community-driven mission. The last day to see the exhibit is Sunday, Oct. 12.

Indigenous Peoples’ Day at the DIA

  The Detroit Institute of Arts

  Monday, Oct. 13

  Free

While the DIA is usually closed on Mondays, the museum will be open on Oct. 13 to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the museum is offering free admission to the Contemporary Anishinaabe Art exhibition and the Native American galleries. Then at 6 p.m., Ojibwe author Angeline Boulley will do a live reading and signing for her new book, “Sisters in the Wind.” Admission to the author talk is also free, but registration is required.