10 Things to Do This Weekend (October 27-29)

Halloween-themed events, horror movie screenings, sci-fi scores, and more
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Phantom and Christine
Photo courtesy Love Never Dies

Mark Ridley鈥檚 Comedy Castle:听With a likeable flare of arrogance, wit, and wordplay, Zach Martina鈥檚 stand-up comedy points the finger at everyone but himself. Oct. 26-28. $10+. 310 S. Troy St., Royal Oak; 248-542-9900;

Creepy Cheapy: Returning for its 10th annual year, this听event will feature live music, comedy, drinks, and more. Stick around for听costume and听candy-eating contests. Oct. 27. $10+. The Crofoot Ballroom, 1 S. Saginaw St., Pontiac; 248-858-9333;

Halloween in Hollywood: Michelle Merrill will be conducting a Halloween-themed performance of popular Hollywood hits. Guests are invited to dress up in their best costumes. Oct. 28. Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center, 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-576-5111;

Redford Theatre:听Get ready for classic Halloween film screenings.听Psycho tells the story of Marion Crane, who encounters Norman Bates at the Bates Motel. Oct. 27-28. $5. 鈥 After killing his sister as a child, Michael Myers is institutionalized. But on Halloween night 15 years after he takes his first victim, he manages to escape and goes on a killing rampage in the classic horror movie, Halloween. Oct. 28. $5. Redford Theatre, 17360 Lahser Rd., Detroit; 313-537-2560;听

Fisher Theatre:听Written over the course of two years,听Love Never Dies听is filled with romance and horror. The sequel to听Phantom of the Opera, this new musical reunites the phantom with his love, Christine. Oct. 17-29. $39+.听The Fisher Theatre, 3011 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit; 313-872-1000;听听

Janet Jackson: After her last sold-out Unbreakable Tour in 2015, Jackson is ready to end her break from touring and hit the road once again. Oct. 29. $30+. Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-474-7000;

Leo Kottke: Even with severe hearing loss, Kottke鈥檚 talent for creating original folk music is evident. Oct. 28. $40. The Ark, 316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor; 734-761-1800;

Star Wars, Star Trek, and Beyond: Conducted by Stuart Chafetz, the event will feature music from popular sci-fi movies, such as Star Wars, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Star Trek, and more. Oct. 27-29. $38+. Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center, 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-576-5111;

Fox Theatre: Peppa Pig鈥檚 Surprise! will be visiting more than 60 cities this fall. Audience members can expect surprises, interactive fun, and games during the children鈥檚 performance. Oct. 28. $19+. Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-471-3200;

Darkade Tour:听Influenced by Travis $cott, Meek Mill, and A$AP Rocky, Mississippi artist听Alexander Fre$co takes the stage with special guest听Skinny Bragg. Oct. 28. $7. Joebar听+ Frame, 23839 John R. Rd., Hazel Park, 248-291-5711;