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On Sunday, August 24, the ‘Til Summer Ends Youth Art Fair took place at Eastern Market’s Shed 5 in Detroit, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring live performances, vendors, and artists.
Eastern Market, Shed 5, 2810 Russell St., Detroit, MI, 48207

Alonso Umana Quartet played on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 10:15 p.m. in Ann Arbor’s Blue LLama Jazz Club. Alonso, a Mexico-raised drummer with two albums out, brought his unique jazz sound to the club stage.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Mark “Mr. B” Braun joined top piano players including Al Hill and Rick Roe at The Ark in Ann Arbor on Saturday, August 23, 2025, starting at 7:30 p.m. Blues and boogie fans experienced a special night with a surprise guest.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Detroit-born trumpeter Allen Dennard performed with his band on Saturday, August 23, at 6 p.m. at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms. He played a mix of new compositions and favorites for the live audience.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

Grand Rapids Ballet hosted their season kick-off party on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Meijer-Royce Center for Dance in Grand Rapids. It was a celebration to launch their 25-26 season.
Meijer-Royce Center for Dance, 341 Ellsworth Avenue SW, 341 Ellsworth Ave. SW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States

The Detroit Lions hosted the Houston Texans in an NFL preseason game on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 1 p.m. at Ford Field in Detroit. Final: Texans 26, Lions 7.
Ford Field

The Gasoline Gypsies, eight-time Detroit Music Award winners, played all day Saturday, August 23, 2025, at The Lark Theater in Cheboygan. Their sound mixes rock, folk, bluegrass, and country roots with tight harmonies and a driving rhythm section.
The Lark Theater, 252 N. Huron Street, Cheboygan, MI, 49721

Ann Arbor's vocal looping artist Ki5 headlined the VOICES concert series with Aviva Match and Where She Creep on Friday, August 22, 2025, at 8 p.m. at The Ark. The event included personal stories from the artists alongside their performances.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Vance Gilbert's show at The Ark in Ann Arbor on Friday, August 22, 2025, was postponed while he recovers from cancer treatment. Tickets were refunded at point of purchase.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Walter Blanding, the acclaimed jazz saxophonist, played at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor on Friday, August 22, with sets at 7 and 9 p.m. His music explores cultural depth and diversity.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Grand Rapids Ballet held its fourth annual free Summer Dance Festival on Friday and Saturday, August 22-23, outdoors at the Peter Martin Wege Theatre in Grand Rapids. Local dancers from across Michigan shared a variety of styles over two days.
Peter Martin Wege Theatre, 341 Ellsworth SW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49403, United States

The Annie and Rod Capps Quartet, blending folk rock and jazz influences, and the Chicago altfolk trio Sons of the Never Wrong played Thursday, August 21 at 8 p.m. at The Ark in Ann Arbor.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Michigan-based musician Sam Corey played at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor on Thursday, August 21, with sets at 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. His trio mixed jazz, funk, soul, RnB, rock, punk, and country sounds, joined by vocalist Rockelle Whitaker and guitarist Luke Sittard.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Asleep at the Wheel, led by Ray Benson, played on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at 8 p.m. at The Ark in Ann Arbor. The legendary western swing band delivered their classic sound live.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Pianist Wesley Reynoso and his quintet played two sets on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. Having collaborated with salsa and jazz legends, he brought a vibrant Latin jazz performance to the stage.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Dale Rieger played live at THE PLP in Cheboygan on Wednesday, August 20, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., weather permitting.
THE PLP, 250 N. Huron Street, Cheboygan, MI, 49721

Gilda’s Club Metro Detroit and Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center hosted a free evening on Monday, August 18, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. in Ferndale for anyone to create art, enjoy dinner, and connect with others.
Affirmations Intergenerational Community Room, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220

Dan Navarro, formerly of Lowen & Navarro, played at The Ark in Ann Arbor on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. He was touring in support of his album Horizon Line, delivering soulful songs full of life experience.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
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