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The Cliff Bell’s Jazz Orchestra performed Duke Ellington’s unique Nutcracker Suite on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit. The 18-piece band, led by Josh James, featured some of Detroit’s favorite jazz musicians.
Cliff Bell’s

The Nutcracker Ballet played at the Ramsdell Theatre in Manistee on Sunday, December 14, 2025, starting at 2 p.m., bringing a classic holiday dance performance.
Ramsdell Theatre

Holiday Market 2025 took place on Sunday, December 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Eastern Market in Detroit. The market featured local Michigan-made gifts and festive food vendors in a lively seasonal atmosphere.
Eastern Market, 2934 Russell, Detroit, 48207, United States

Erin Zindle and friends performed on Saturday, December 13, at 8 p.m. at The Ark in Ann Arbor, delivering their unique holiday concert that's been a local music community staple for years.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Sean Dobbins with Athena Johnson and Clif Metcalf played at Cliff Bell’s on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. The show featured two seatings and mixed soulful jazz driven by organ, drums, and guitar.
Cliff Bell’s

Detroit-born jazz pianist and organist Gerard Gibbs performed on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms. His set featured influences from legendary jazz organists who shaped his sound.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

On Saturday, December 13, at 4 p.m., the West Michigan Youth Ballet performs The Nutcracker at Muskegon's Frauenthal Theater. This classic Tchaikovsky ballet captures the holiday magic in a runtime of about two hours with an intermission.
Frauenthal Theater Stage

The Paws and Pride Winter Bazaar happened on Saturday, December 13, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center in Ferndale, celebrating queer creativity and local artists.
Affirmations

Evelyn’s Midtown Kitchen held a hands-on holiday cookie making class on Saturday, December 13, at 10 a.m. at Eastern Market’s Shed 5 in Detroit. You learned how to bake three festive treats in a warm, friendly setting.
Eastern Market, Shed 5, 2810 Russell St., Detroit, MI, 48207

The Striatus String Quartet played a full-day holiday show on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at The Lark Theater in Cheboygan. This young international group offered a rich program from Mozart to Philip Glass, bringing a special musical event to town.
The Lark Theater, 252 N. Huron Street, Cheboygan, MI, 49721

Jazz drummer Sean Dobbins performed with his organ trio at Detroit’s Cliff Bell’s on Friday, December 12, 2025, starting at 7:30 p.m. The night featured soulful grooves on Hammond B3, guitar, and vocals for a festive jazz evening.
Cliff Bell’s

The award-winning documentary “Coldwater Kitchen” showed how a gourmet culinary program in a Michigan prison gave inmates new skills and hope. The screening and a talk with the filmmakers and on-screen stars, including Muskegon native Chef Jimmy Lee Hill, took place at Beardsley Theater on Friday, December 12, 2025, at 7 p.m.
Beardsley Theater

DJ Swiftie, the world’s top Taylor Swift Tribute DJ, played a high-energy dance party at Muskegon's Frauenthal Theater on Friday, December 12, 2025, starting at 7 p.m. Fans of all ages gathered for a night of Taylor’s biggest hits.
Frauenthal Theater

Robert Hurst, the Detroit-born bassist and composer, played with Black Currant Jam on Friday, December 12, 2025, at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. His career spans over thirty years with numerous awards and collaborations.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

The Ron Brooks Quartet played at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor on Friday, December 12, 2025, from 4 to 6 p.m. Ron Brooks, a key figure in Detroit jazz, shared his sound in an intimate setting.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

On Thursday, December 11, Rumors Nightclub in Grand Rapids hosted a bingo night to support the Grand Rapids Trans Foundation. With a $5 cover, you got up to 8 rounds of bingo with community-sponsored prizes and drag performances by DeeDee Chaunte.
Rumors Nightclub, 69 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, 49503, United States

Jazz drummer Sean Dobbins and his trio played at Cliff Bell’s on Thursday, December 11, at 7:30 p.m., featuring vocalist Athena Johnson and Clif Metcalf on Hammond B3 for a soulful holiday jazz evening.
Cliff Bell’s

Gerard Gibbs, noted Detroit jazz organist, played at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 6 p.m. He’s performed with jazz greats and leads bands in Detroit alongside his national tour gigs.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States
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