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Detroit Symphony Orchestra plays a French program on Thursday, November 5, at 7:30 p.m. at Orchestra Hall in Detroit. Debussy, Dutilleux with cellist Zuill Bailey, Dalbavie, and Ravel are on the bill; tickets run $20.95–$110.25.
Orchestra Hall

Rick Roe and Laith Al Saadi play on Friday, November 6, at 4 p.m. at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor, part of the WEMU 5:01 Jazz Series. Check out this duo and the vibrant jazz vibe at the venue.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Anthony Stanco plays at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor on Friday, November 6, starting at 7 p.m. Expect a relaxed jazz evening at a cool local spot.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

The Jazz Explosion is back for year two in Canton: live jazz fills The Village Theater at Cherry Hill, 50400 Cherry Hill Road, on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 6 p.m.. It's a one-time concert, so if live jazz is your thing, circle the date.
The Village Theater at Cherry Hill

The Xavier Davis Quartet plays Saturday, November 7, at 7 p.m. at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. The Michigan State jazz piano professor brings world-class chops for two sets (7 and 9 p.m.); $25 cover.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Charu Suri, the Indian-born pianist and composer known for pioneering "raga jazz," performs on Saturday, November 7 at 7:30 p.m. at Detroit’s Cliff Bell’s. Experience her unique fusion of jazz and Indian ragas live.
Cliff Bell’s

Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s Civic Youth Ensembles present an all-day concert on Sunday, November 8, at 1 p.m. at Orchestra Hall in Detroit. Ten groups—string orchestras, wind ensembles, and jazz bands—share the stage; tickets are $15.
Orchestra Hall

Flint Symphony Orchestra plays Sunday, November 8 at 3 p.m. at Whiting Auditorium, Flint. Expect Pirates of the Caribbean music by Klaus Badelt and Hans Zimmer, Copland's narrated Lincoln Portrait, and Strauss’s Don Quixote with cellist Julian Schwarz and Flint Youth Theatre.
Whiting Auditorium, 123 Whiting Street, Flint, MI, 12345, United States

Charu Suri, a pioneer of raga jazz, performs on Sunday, November 8, at 5:30 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit. She blends Indian ragas with traditional jazz for a unique sound.
Cliff Bell’s

Three-time JUNO-winning Canadian vocalist Caity Gyorgy brings bebop and swing on Sunday, November 8, with sets at 6 and 8:30 p.m. at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. Two sets in an intimate jazz room; Dinner & Show is $95 with table reservations available.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s Civic Youth Ensembles take the stage for the Wu Family Academy Showcase on Sunday, November 8, at 6:30 p.m. at Orchestra Hall in Detroit. Led by Dr. Kenneth Thompson and Ingrid Martin, it’s top youth ensembles in a historic hall; tickets are $15.
Orchestra Hall

The Ark presents Andrea Gibson’s Love Letter from the Afterlife, a multimedia evening, on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor. The Goosebumps Orchestra performs Blake Neely’s score live to Gibson’s final filmed performance; tickets $52.40–$101.35.
Michigan Theater, 603 East Liberty, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Detroit Community Orchestra and Detroit Community Concert Band share the stage on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at Orchestra Hall in Detroit. Two hometown ensembles led by Maritza Garibay and Damien Crutcher, with music from classical to contemporary. Tickets: $15.
Orchestra Hall

His Majesty's Shanty Choir performs a selection of sea songs at the Forestry Atrium, featuring a mix of vocal and live instrumental maritime music.
Forestry Atrium

"All-Star Tribute to Joe Sample: Detroit" is a special musical performance celebrating the legendary musician's career. Led by bassist Nick Sample, Joe Sample's son, the event showcases the artist's versatile legacy, from the Crusaders' hits to his lesser-known works.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

Black Violin brings The Be Free Tour to the Masonic Jack White Theatre at the Masonic Temple in Detroit on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 7 p.m. Two classically trained string players and a DJ fuse classical, hip-hop, funk, and jazz, with Jon Muq opening. Tickets via the venue; all ages.
Masonic Temple Detroit

Multi-instrumentalist Damon Terrell plays two sets on Thursday, November 12, at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit. Detroit-born, he blends funk jazz with touches of rock, blues, and Latin. Tickets $25.
Cliff Bell’s

Detroit Symphony Orchestra plays Friday, November 13, at 10:45 a.m. at Orchestra Hall in Detroit: Fanny Mendelssohn’s Overture, Schumann’s “Rhenish” Symphony, and Mozart’s Concerto for Flute and Harp with soloists Hannah Hammel Maser and Alyssa Katahara. Strong DSO soloists lead the bill. Tickets $20.95–$110.25.
Orchestra Hall
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