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Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center held its annual queer adult prom on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 8 p.m. in Ferndale's Affirmations Lower Level Atrium. The night featured dancing, live performances, and photo ops in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
Affirmations Lower Level Atrium, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220

David and Martin Howley, founding members of We Banjo 3, played a show on Saturday, May 9, at 8 p.m. at The Ark in Ann Arbor. Their band Howley mixed traditional Irish roots with fresh folk sounds and brotherly chemistry onstage.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

West Michigan Concert WINDS and Shoreline Community Orchestra came together at Muskegon's Frauenthal Theater on Saturday, May 9, at 7 p.m., featuring guest conductor Scott Speck. They showcased their own incredible artists.
Frauenthal Theater

Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit staged Hoods Uncloaked, a play set in a future Detroit divided by class and surveillance, reimagining the Robin Hood legend. It took place Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 7 p.m. at the Detroit Film Theater.
Detroit Film Theater, 5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI, 48202, United States

Artemis, the modern jazz quintet led by pianist and composer Renée Rosnes, played on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Ann Arbor’s Blue LLama Jazz Club. The band is known for its powerhouse sound and has won Group of the Year three times.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

The Miss Gay Michigan America performers gathered at The Nightclub + Main Bar in Douglas on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 7 p.m. for an evening full of elegance and energy, offering a chance to meet the contestants.
The Nightclub + Main Bar, Nightclub open every weekend year-round • Main Bar open seven days a week in season

Tosha Owens, a multiple award-winning singer born and raised in Detroit, played a unique blend of blues, rock, funk, and R&B on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms. Her gritty and soulful style stood out in a memorable show.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

TransParent is a support group for parents and caregivers of gender-expansive children, held Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Affirmations center in Ferndale, offering connection and confidence-building.
Affirmations Rooms 204 and 205, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220

Evelyn’s Midtown Kitchen held a hands-on chocolate workshop on Saturday, May 9, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Eastern Market’s Shed 5 in Detroit. Participants learned to craft artisanal truffles and heart-shaped chocolate mousse cups in a technical, fun session.
Eastern Market, Shed 5, 2810 Russell St., Detroit, MI, 48207

Five-time Grammy® nominee Justin Roberts played on Saturday, May 9, at 11 a.m. at The Ark in Ann Arbor. He brought songs from his latest album, Space Cadet, for kids and families to enjoy.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Evelyn’s Midtown Kitchen held a technical French macaron baking class on Saturday, May 9, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Eastern Market Shed 5 in Detroit. The session focused on crafting delicate Mother’s Day macarons in soft pastel colors to celebrate the occasion.
Eastern Market, Shed 5, 2810 Russell St., Detroit, MI, 48207

Sam Beam, the singer-songwriter behind Iron & Wine, played at the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor on Friday, May 8, at 8 p.m. He brought his iconic indie-folk sound, in a concert organized by The Ark.
Michigan Theater, 603 East Liberty, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

The season closed with the All-Star Finale on Friday, May 8, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at Muskegon's Frauenthal Theater Stage. WMS Principal Cellist Igor Cetkovic performed Gulda’s memorable Cello Concerto, followed by Saint-Saëns’ Organ Symphony on the Barton Theatre Organ.
Frauenthal Theater Stage

Grand Rapids Ballet School’s Dance Immersion Showcase took place Friday, May 8, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at Peter Martin Wege Theatre in Grand Rapids. It celebrated students learning ballet and hip-hop through the program.
Peter Martin Wege Theatre, 341 Ellsworth SW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49403, United States

On Friday, May 8, LGBTQIA2S+ high schoolers aged 14-18 gathered from 6 to 9 p.m. at Affirmations' Lower Level Atrium in Ferndale for a themed event called "Over the Rainbow," where they could express themselves freely without formal dress requirements.
Affirmations Lower Level Atrium, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220

Evelyn’s Midtown Kitchen hosted a French cooking class on Friday, May 8, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Eastern Market's Shed 5 in Detroit, guiding small groups through searing cod and making lavender crème brûlée.
Eastern Market, Shed 5, 2810 Russell St., Detroit, MI, 48207

The Art of the Tattoo exhibit opened on Friday, May 8 at noon at Ramsdell Theatre in Manistee, running until June 5. It explored how tattoos tell personal stories and emotions through art.
Ramsdell Theatre

Miss Gay Michigan America Weekend took place from Friday to Sunday, May 8-10, 2026, at Dunes Resort in Douglas. The weekend featured a Friday night drag show and the pageant on Saturday at the Tea Deck, celebrating glamour and talent.
Dunes Resort, 333 Blue Star Highway, Douglas, MI, 49406, United States
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