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Detroit’s Queen of Blues, Thornetta Davis, played two sets at 9:30 and 11:30 p.m. on December 31 at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor to ring in 2026.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Detroit’s Drey Skonie and the kLOUDS played a New Year’s Eve show at Cliff Bell’s starting at 7:30 p.m., featuring a mix of retro soul, funk, RnB, and techno. The night included a midnight countdown and a third music set to ring in 2026.
Cliff Bell’s

The Paul Keller Quintet played on Wednesday, December 31 at 7 p.m. at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. It was an early New Year's Eve jazz show featuring Michigan's well-known bassist Paul Keller and his band.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Affirmations hosted a 12-week open dance group for LGBTQ+ adults to explore choreography and community on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in Ferndale.
Affirmations

Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center held the finale of Rooted in Rhythm on Wednesday, December 31, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Ferndale. This 12-week program focused on songwriting, music composition, and dance choreography, celebrating community and self-expression.
Affirmations

Damon Terrell, a self-taught multi-instrumentalist with a distinctive funk-Latin vibe, played on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at 5 p.m. at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms. His smooth yet energetic style brought an inspiring jazz experience to the crowd.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

Smoke Jones, one of Detroit’s standout jazz and blues artists, played at Cliff Bell’s on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. His original songs and soulful vibe made for a memorable evening.
Cliff Bell’s

William Hill III, Detroit pianist and composer, played at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit on Monday, December 29, 2025, starting at 7:30 p.m. The award-winning jazz musician showcased a broad range of jazz styles.
Cliff Bell’s

Naughty Amazeballs Bingo took place on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at The Apartment Lounge in Grand Rapids. DeeDee Chaunte performed and called the numbers in a bingo event featuring cash prizes and special gifts, with no cover charge.
The Apartment Lounge, 33 Sheldon Ave NE, Grand Rapids, 49503, United States

Brandon Rose, a versatile musician blending jazz, gospel, and funk, played two sets at 6 and 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Ann Arbor's Blue LLama Jazz Club. He's known for his bass skills and broad musical range.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Saxophonist Kasan Belgrave played on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit. The band featured talented Detroit jazz musicians dedicated to creative and vibrant sounds.
Cliff Bell’s

Bunkerman, an electronic jazz duo, played at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor on Saturday, December 27, 2025, starting at 10:15 p.m. Their set featured inventive blends of jazz standards, indie, and rock.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Crossroads Ceili took place at The Ark in Ann Arbor on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at 8 p.m., showcasing the best of southeastern Michigan's Celtic music scene led by fiddler and organizer Mick Gavin.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Roger L. Jones II, a jazz pianist from Flint, and his band Higher Calling played on Saturday, December 27, at 7:30 p.m. at Detroit’s Cliff Bell’s. Their show featured fresh and soulful modern jazz.
Cliff Bell’s

Ron English and his crew performed on Saturday, December 27, at 6:30 p.m. at Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms. They played jazz standards, original pieces from Ron’s recordings, and debuted new compositions.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

Ralphe Armstrong, former bassist of the Mahavishnu Orchestra, played two sets at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 27, at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. He showcased his unique fretless bass style.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Saturday Market took place on Saturday, December 27, 2025, from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2934 Russell in Detroit, with all sheds open. The market featured local produce, flowers, plants, packaged foods, and handcrafted items.
Eastern Market, 2934 Russell, Detroit, 48207, United States

Houston Patton’s sax quartet played at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit on Friday, December 26, at 7:30 p.m., honoring Karim Gideon. There were two shows, the first combined with dinner. Patton is one of Detroit’s rising jazz talents.
Cliff Bell’s
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