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Tumbao Bravo played on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 7 p.m. at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor to celebrate the release of their Joy of the Mambo album. Known for their Latin jazz and Cuban rhythms, the band has won several Detroit Music Awards.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center held its virtual writing group on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 6:45 p.m. in Ferndale. It was a space to share your current projects or get inspired by fellow writers.
Affirmations

Dr. Kenneth Gill leads KonGruENT, a jazz group known for its horn-heavy lineup, which played on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 6 p.m. at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms. Their sound echoes Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers and The Jazz Crusaders with a powerful, swinging style.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

Affirmations and Stand With Trans hosted a support and community building gathering for trans men and trans masc folks on Thursday, May 21, at 6 p.m. in Ferndale.
Affirmations Rooms 201 and 202, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220

The Open Stage Showcase took place on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 8 p.m. at The Ark in Ann Arbor, featuring Bob Hoot and Peter Bedford. The event included a release party for Hoot and Hollers' new album, Ain’t My First Rodeo.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Jauron Perry, a rising star in Detroit jazz, played at Cliff Bell’s on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. His quintet, winners of the Detroit Jazz Festival combo competition, brought fresh sounds from the city’s jazz scene.
Cliff Bell’s

Houston Patton and Hidden Nomination played two sets on Wednesday, May 20, at 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. The band mixed jazz, funk, R&B, and neo-soul in a unique, energetic performance.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

The GUD Band, a high-energy live band from Detroit, played at Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. They combined soul, blues, and jazz into a vibrant performance.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

Stonewall Run Club meets at Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center in Ferndale on Wednesday, May 20, at 6:30 p.m. Join for a group run covering 5 or 10 kilometers, ending near Soho or Sidecar Slider Bar depending on the week.
Affirmations

A Dungeons & Dragons campaign for teens aged 14-18, playing heroes in a world of adventure on Tuesday, May 19, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Affirmations Intergenerational Community Room, Ferndale. Registration required.
Affirmations Intergenerational Community Room, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220

On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Eastern Market hosted the Tuesday Market featuring local vendors and wellness activities.
Eastern Market, 2934 Russell, Detroit, 48207, United States

Flower Tuesday Market 2026 took place on Tuesday, May 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Eastern Market's Sheds 5 and 6 in Detroit. The market featured flowers from local growers with smaller crowds and easier parking.
Eastern Market, Sheds 5 + 6, Detroit, MI, 48207, United States

Happy Hour in the Market took place on Monday, May 18, 2026, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Eastern Market's Shed 5 in Detroit. It was a chance to meet local farmers, makers, entrepreneurs, and the community behind Detroit's food scene, accompanied by music and mocktails.
Eastern Market, Shed 5, 2810 Russell St., Detroit, MI, 48207

Anyone 18 or older facing homelessness, unsafe living conditions, or mental health challenges met the PATH Outreach Team on Monday, May 18, from 1 to 3 p.m. in Ferndale for personalized housing assistance.
Affirmations Rooms 201 and 202, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220

ServSafe food safety training took place on Monday, May 18, starting at 9 a.m. at Eastern Market's Shed 5 in Detroit. This free Spanish-language course helped those in the food industry learn essential safety rules.
Eastern Market, Shed 5, 2810 Russell St., Detroit, MI, 48207

Dunes Resort hosted Martini Mondays all day on Monday, May 18, with $2 off all martinis at The Nightclub + Main Bar in Douglas. A chill reason to kick back, catch up, and savor a classic cocktail.
The Nightclub + Main Bar, Nightclub open every weekend year-round • Main Bar open seven days a week in season

GR Trans Foundation temporarily moved to Suite 220 in the Kingsley Building due to recent flooding repairs. From May 18 to 22, they held drop-in hours Monday through Friday, 1 to 5 p.m., in Grand Rapids.
Kingsley Building (GRTF Temp Office), 1430 Robinson Rd. SE, Suite 220, Grand Rapids, 49506, United States

Chris Knight, a genuine American singer-songwriter with a long career, played on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at The Ark in Ann Arbor. His songs are inspired by his roots in mining country and personal truths.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
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