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Rocky Horror Picture Show
Rocky Horror on the Howell Opera House screen, with a costume contest and a cash bar.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 23, 2026 · Doors 7:15 PM, show 8:00 PM
WhereHowell Opera House, 123 W Grand River, Howell
Cost$25 (includes participation bag)
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MSU Jazz Nonet I feat. Dr. Prof. Leonard King
MSU's nine-piece Jazz Nonet I plays Cleary Commons with Detroit drummer Leonard King.
WHO Everyone
WhenThu Nov 5, 2026 · 6:00–8:00 PM (Arthur Secunda art exhibit 6–7 PM; concert 7–8 PM)
WhereCleary Commons, Cleary University, 3750 Cleary Dr, Howell
CostFree (donations accepted; RSVP)
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Michigan Bright Water Storytelling Festival (4th annual)
The fourth Bright Water Storytelling Festival brings workshops, open mics and an evening concert to the Howell Opera House.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 7, 2026 · 9:30 AM – 9:00 PM; storytelling concert 7:30–9:00 PM
WhereHowell Opera House, 123 W Grand River, Howell
CostFull festival $30; storytelling concert only $15
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Howell Winter Market
Baked goods, original art, local honey, jewelry and winter décor fill the Howell Opera House; admission is free.
WHO Everyone
WhenSun Nov 8, 2026 · 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
WhereHowell Opera House, 123 W Grand River Ave, Howell
CostFree
Opera House Live – The Storytellers: Jeff Doyle
Jeff Doyle tells stories for an hour in Opera House Live's Storytellers series.
WHO Everyone
WhenWed Nov 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM
WhereHowell Opera House, 123 W Grand River, Howell
Cost$15 advance, $18 at the door
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Cultura Connects: Native American Indigenous Traditions
The North American Indian Association of Detroit shares Anishinaabe, Ojibwe and Chippewa traditions.
WHO Everyone
WhenThu Nov 12, 2026 · 6:30 – 8:30 PM
WhereHowell Opera House, 123 W Grand River, Howell
CostSee organizer website for details
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Learn to Play Mahjong
Learn mahjong at the Howell Opera House; sets and rule sheets are provided.
WHO Everyone
WhenThu Nov 19, 2026 · 6:30 – 8:30 PM
WhereHowell Opera House, 123 W Grand River, Howell
Cost$5 per person at the door
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10th Annual Deck the Alley
Howell's Alley District lights its tree for the 10th Deck the Alley, with Santa and a hot cocoa bar.
WHO Family
WhenFri Nov 20, 2026 · 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
WhereThe Alley District, North State Street, Howell
CostSee organizer website for details
Howell Harvest Hunger Hoot
Michigan folk musicians play a benefit concert with a silent auction and food drive.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Nov 20, 2026 · Doors 6:30 PM, concert 7:00 PM
WhereHowell Opera House, 123 W Grand River, Howell
CostDonation at the door
Photo: Howell Opera House via howelloperahouse.com