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Ona performed with drummer Gayelynn McKinney, bassist Laura-Simone, and Redwood on Friday, January 23, at 7 p.m. at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. They blended jazz, R&B, and soul in a fresh way. The show already happened.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Evelyn’s Midtown Kitchen hosted a hands-on cooking date night on Friday, January 23, at Eastern Market's Shed 5 in Detroit, making slow-braised lamb shanks and fresh market vegetables inspired by Parisian bistro classics. It was a night to cook and enjoy French flavors together.
Eastern Market, Shed 5, 2810 Russell St., Detroit, MI, 48207

On Friday, January 23 at 12:30 p.m., Emmy- and Peabody-winning journalist and professor Harry Smith spoke at Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts in Manistee about how simplifying life can bring more meaning.
Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, 101 Maple Street, Manistee, MI, 49660, United States

Garnet Rogers, a defining figure in North American folk music, played at The Ark in Ann Arbor on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 8 p.m. Known for his deep baritone and dramatic delivery, he brought heartfelt songs to the stage.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Bassist Jonathon Muir-Cotton played at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit on Thursday, January 22, at 7:30 p.m., bringing jazz, funk, and neo-soul flavors with his full band. Tickets were $25.
Cliff Bell’s

Max Bowen's jazz guitar quintet played on Thursday, January 22, 2026, with sets at 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. Max is a notable young figure in the Michigan jazz scene, collaborating with recognized local musicians.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Dr. Vivek Murthy, former U.S. Surgeon General, spoke on Thursday, January 22, at 12:30 p.m. at the Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts in Manistee about how loneliness affects health and why strong human connections matter.
Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, 101 Maple Street, Manistee, MI, 49660, United States

Sweden and Estonia’s folk-rock fusion band FRÄNDER played at The Ark in Ann Arbor on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 8 p.m. Their show delivered a powerful mix of Nordic roots and hard rock energy in an electrifying live performance.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Evelyn’s Midtown Kitchen held a hands-on cooking class on Wednesday, January 21, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Eastern Market’s Shed 5 in Detroit, focusing on hearty winter soups, stews, and baking brown sugar biscuits.
Eastern Market, Shed 5, 2810 Russell St., Detroit, MI, 48207

Majora Carter, a real estate developer and urban revitalization expert from the South Bronx, spoke on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. at the Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts in Manistee about building healthy, economically diverse cities.
Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, 101 Maple Street, Manistee, MI, 49660, United States

Kaitlin Curtice, an award-winning author and poet-storyteller, spoke on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at noon at the Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts in Manistee about how powerful stories shape who we are. The event was free and focused on storytelling and kinship.
Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, 101 Maple Street, Manistee, MI, 49660, United States

Grand Rapids Ballet School's spring semester kicked off on Monday, January 19, at 4 p.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 Monday, January 19, Rev. Naomi Tutu spoke at the Ramsdell Regional Center in Manistee about how Martin Luther King Jr.'s principles can foster reconciliation, justice, and cross-cultural understanding.
Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, 101 Maple Street, Manistee, MI, 49660, United States

Calvin University's award-winning January Series ran from Monday, January 19 through Friday, January 30, 2026, with free live talks at the Beardsley Theater in Muskegon. The series brought education, culture, and civic engagement together in one place.
Beardsley Theater

G. Love & Special Sauce played a mix of hip-hop, blues, and funk on Sunday, January 18, at 7:30 p.m. at The Ark in Ann Arbor. Their laid-back yet energetic style usually draws a lively crowd.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Trumpeter Allen Dennard played at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit on Sunday, January 18, at 5:30 p.m. The show featured his mix of classic and modern jazz, influenced by his mentor Marcus Belgrave and the rich Detroit music scene.
Cliff Bell’s

Heywood Banks, a unique comedic musician, played at The Ark in Ann Arbor on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 8 p.m. His show blends quirky, genre-crossing songs with sharp humor that appeals to a wide crowd.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Detroit-born jazz bassist Ali Bey played on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms. His show was a highlight for fans of jazz and gospel music alike.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States
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