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Sean Dobbins’ trio played on Saturday, January 17, at Ann Arbor’s Blue LLama Jazz Club with sets starting at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. The organ-driven jazz performances delivered energetic and melodic tunes throughout the night.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Gather Round was a free community folk concert held on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 6 p.m. at the Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts in Manistee with musicians Brandon Heaton, Will Shinn, and Josh Meisenheimer. There was plenty of seating, finger foods, and a cash bar.
Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, 101 Maple Street, Manistee, MI, 49660, United States

Giordano’s passionate opera Andrea Chénier played on Saturday, January 17, at 1 p.m. at the Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts in Manistee. Tenor Piotr Beczała, soprano Sonya Yoncheva, and baritone Igor Golovatenko featured in the cast.
Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, 101 Maple Street, Manistee, MI, 49660, United States

The fall semester of the Grand Rapids Ballet School ended on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 11 a.m. at the Meijer-Royce Center for Dance in Grand Rapids.
Meijer-Royce Center for Dance, 341 Ellsworth Avenue SW, 341 Ellsworth Ave. SW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States

On Saturday, January 17, 2026, from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Saturday Market at Eastern Market welcomed visitors at 2934 Russell Street in Detroit. Local farmers, flower and plant vendors, and crafters showcased their products across the market district.
Eastern Market, 2934 Russell, Detroit, 48207, United States

Michigan’s Djangophonique played at The Ark in Ann Arbor on Friday, January 16, at 8 p.m., celebrating the legacy of Django Reinhardt with vibrant jazz manouche music.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Michigan’s top party band Brena played on Friday, January 16, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at Muskegon's Frauenthal Theater. Their six-person lineup brought a mix of timeless classics and dance hits with high energy that kept the crowd moving.
Frauenthal Theater

Allen Dennard, a Detroit-born trumpeter and bandleader, played at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit on Friday, January 16, 2026, starting at 7:30 p.m. The evening featured two separate seatings at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., with doors opening at 5 p.m. for dinner.
Cliff Bell’s

Shahida Nurullah, a Detroit-born jazz vocalist known internationally, performed at Ann Arbor's Blue LLama Jazz Club on Friday, January 16, 2026, at 7 p.m. She brings a rich mix of jazz, blues, samba, and bossa nova to the stage.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Detroit-born bassist Ali Bey played on Friday, January 16, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms. He brings a mix of traditional jazz and jazz fusion to this intimate venue.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

On Friday, January 16, Evelyn’s Midtown Kitchen hosted a hands-on class in Detroit's Eastern Market Shed 5, where participants learned to make lobster ravioli with a rich cognac cream sauce and fresh pasta from scratch.
Eastern Market, Shed 5, 2810 Russell St., Detroit, MI, 48207

Jazz pianist Rick Roe played on Friday, January 16, from 5:01 to 6 p.m. at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. A key figure in Southeast Michigan’s jazz scene, he brought original compositions and fresh takes on classics.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Denitia performed Thursday, January 15, at 8 p.m. at The Ark in Ann Arbor with songs from her new album Sunset Drive, blending country and alt-rock influences. She brought a rich mix of Nashville roots and Brooklyn indie vibes to the stage.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Everything Yes, an American jazz fusion band, played at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit on Thursday, January 15, starting at 7:30 p.m. They offer a fresh take on jazz fusion while staying true to its roots.
Cliff Bell’s

Jonathan Barahal Taylor, a percussionist and composer from Detroit, played January 15, Thursday at 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. He's known for his unique improvisations and creative music projects with his trio.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

The Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center’s writing group met virtually on Thursday, January 15, at 6:45 p.m. in Ferndale. Writers shared their current projects and sparked new ideas together.
Affirmations

Ali Bey, a Detroit-born bassist, played on Thursday, January 15, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms. He moves easily across styles, especially traditional and fusion jazz.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

Affirmations and Stand With Trans host free support and community events for trans men and trans masc folks in Ferndale on the first and third Thursdays of each month from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Affirmations Rooms 201 and 202, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220
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