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Billy Strings

The Lansing-born singer-songwriter has been on an unstoppable track since his 2019 album Home won a Grammy Award for best bluegrass album. Since then, he has collaborated with Willie Nelson, recorded an album with his dad, and dropped Live Vol. 1, his first live album. Strings will play two shows at Pine Knob Music Theatre this month. Oct. 4-5. $39.50+. Pine Knob Music Theatre, ; .

Anderson .Paak

The influential singer, song-writer, and rapper will perform his acclaimed 2016 album Malibu in its entirety on his latest tour. The album is often heralded as the first commercial breakthrough for .Paak, who has since gone on to sell more than 1.5 million albums and win eight Grammy Awards. Jazz musician Maurice Brown and up-and-coming R&B duo GAWD will open the show. Oct. 5. $29.50+. Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre, ; .

Rest in Pieces: The Mysterious and Macabre

An eerie atmosphere takes over the Northville Art House just in time for spooky season at this thought-provoking exhibition. View 2D and 3D works that explore themes of death, haunting, and the supernatural through a wide range of mediums and styles. A reception will kick off the exhibition on Saturday, Oct. 5, at 4 p.m. Oct. 5-Nov. 2. No cost. Northville Art House, ; .

Strangers on a Train

When Bruno and Guy encounter each other on a train and get to chatting, they agree to a chilling contract: Bruno will murder Guy’s adulterous wife, Miriam, while Guy will murder Bruno’s loathsome father. One of them turns out to be more serious than the other in this live stage adaptation of the classic 1951 Alfred Hitchcock thriller. Oct. 9-Nov. 3. $39+. Meadow Brook Theatre, ; .

Maxwell

Regarded as an auteur of the ’90s neo-soul movement, singer-songwriter Maxwell first gained widespread recognition for his debut studio album, Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite, in 1996, which spawned the hit single “Ascension.” For his Serenade Tour, Maxwell will be joined by Grammy-winning R&B star Jazmine Sullivan and up-and-comer October London. Oct. 11. $40+. Little Caesars Arena, ; .

Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons

America’s original Jersey boys will perform unforgettable chart-toppers from their 60-year career, including “Sherry,”“Walk Like a Man,” and “Can’t Take My Eyes off You,” on their The Last Encores tour. Known for his uniquely powerful falsetto voice, bandleader Frankie Valli turned 90 years old this year. Oct. 13. $39.50+. Fox Theatre, ; .

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Celebrate the 49th anniversary of the indie horror cult classic film when The Rocky Horror Picture Show makes a return to the Fisher Theatre screen this month. As the film plays, a fully costumed “shadow cast” will hilariously act out the scenes live onstage. Fans can also look forward to a costume contest, a meet-and-greet opportunity with original cast member Patricia Quinn, and a display of costumes, artifacts, and memorabilia from the original film. Oct. 17. $68+. Fisher Theatre, ; .

Neko Case

Regarded for her powerhouse contralto voice and cryptic, mysterious lyrics, this influential singer-songwriter draws influence from a wide range of genres and styles, including folk, country, and indie rock. The enigmatic artist is set to release a memoir, titled The Harder I Fight the More I Love You, in January. Oct. 18. $39+. Royal Oak Music Theatre, ; .

David Cross

After rising to fame on the HBO sketch comedy series Mr. Show with Bob and David, this comedian, actor, writer, and director went on to appear in dozens of shows, including Arrested Development and Modern Family, and lent his voice to characters in animated films like Kung Fu Panda and Curious George. Cross’s stand-up routines blend political and social commentary with sharp satire. Oct. 23. $49.50+. Michigan Theater, ; .

MJ the Musical

The career of one of the most celebrated entertainers of all time comes to life in this musical by Tony Award-winning director and choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage. The production centers on Michael Jackson’s 1992 Dangerous World Tour and won four Tony Awards, including one for best choreography. Oct. 23-Nov. 3. $49+. Fisher Theatre, ; .

The Man Who Laughs

View the chilling 1928 silent horror film, which follows an 18th-century clown with a sinister smile, on the Redford Theatre’s big screen. The screening will be accompanied by a live organ performance on the theater’s historic Barton organ by musician Stephen Warner. Oct. 26. $15. Redford Theatre, ; .

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