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Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center held a candlelight vigil in Ferndale on Thursday, November 20, at 7 p.m. to honor and remember the lives lost in the transgender community.
Affirmations

José González, the Swedish singer-songwriter and guitarist, played at the Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak on Thursday, November 20, 2025, starting at 7 p.m. The show was part of his tour for the fourth studio album, LOCAL VALLEY.
Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 W 4th St, Royal Oak, MI, 48067, United States

Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center held a virtual writing group meeting on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 6:45 p.m. in Ferndale where writers exchanged ideas and shared projects.
Affirmations

On Thursday, November 20, the Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation brought holiday vibes to Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms at 6 p.m. Dwight Adams, Cliff Monear, David Taylor, Jeff Pedraz, and Chris Collins reimagined jazz and holiday classics.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

Affirmations and Stand With Trans hosted a community support meeting for trans men and trans masc folks on Thursday, November 20, 2025, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Ferndale at the Affirmations LGBTQ+ Center.
Affirmations Rooms 201 and 202, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220

On Thursday, November 20, the community gathered at the L. William Seidman Center in Grand Rapids to honor and remember those lost to transphobic violence over the past year.
L. William Seidman Center (GVSU), 50 Front Ave SW, Grand Rapids, 49504, United States

On Wednesday, November 19, at 8 p.m., The Ark in Ann Arbor hosted its Open Stage where performers each took eight minutes to show their stuff, whether practicing or just having fun live on stage.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Russ Macklem’s Detroit Quintet played on Wednesday, November 19, at 7:30 p.m. at Detroit’s Cliff Bell’s, followed by a free jam session for musicians. Their original tunes channel the spirit of 1960s jazz with a fresh live-off-the-floor vibe.
Cliff Bell’s

Pianist Michael Zaporski played captivating live jazz on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms. The event offered a free entrance to enjoy world-class music and an inviting atmosphere.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

Cyrus Chestnut, one of jazz's gifted and innovative pianists, performed at Ann Arbor's Blue LLama Jazz Club on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, starting at 6 p.m. He blended gospel, classical, and straight-ahead jazz styles in his set.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Rooted in Movement was a 12-week open group for LGBTQ+ adults to explore dance choreography in a welcoming space, starting Wednesday, November 19, at 5:30 p.m. at Affirmations in Ferndale. It was about moving, creating, and connecting through music.
Affirmations

On Wednesday, November 19, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center in Ferndale hosted Rooted in Rhythm, a program exploring songwriting, music composition, and dance for LGBTQ+ adults.
Affirmations

On Wednesday, November 19, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., the final installment of the "From Costs to Profits" dinner series took place at Eastern Market's Shed 5 in Detroit. This three-week event covered essential business numbers to help boost the financial health of food ventures.
Eastern Market, Shed 5, 2810 Russell St., Detroit, MI, 48207

The GR Trans Foundation held a walk-in “Gender Junk” event on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, from 1 to 5 p.m. in Grand Rapids. Folks could drop by to order free, custom gender-affirming items like binders, bras, and more.
GR Trans Foundation, 343 Atlas Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506, United States

Charleston-based duo Shovels & Rope played at The Ark in Ann Arbor on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 8 p.m., bringing their energetic blend of guitars and harmonicas with them. They performed songs from their latest album in an intimate setting.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Nick Shoulders, a distinctive voice in alt-country, played on Tuesday, November 18, at 7 p.m. at El Club in Ann Arbor. He showcased music from his latest album 'All Bad,' blending country roots with punk energy and unique style.
El Club, 4114 W Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI, 48209, United States

Ann Arbor’s Davis Caruso and Giancarlo Robert of .wavs performed their new soul album "The Way Home" with a full band at The Ark on Sunday, November 16, at 7:30 p.m.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

The NoW Trio, featuring pianist Ben Maloney, bassist Jeff Pedraz, and drummer Travis Aukerman, played sets at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 16, at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. They performed a mix of jazz standards and original compositions.
Blue LLama Jazz Club
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