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The queer parent pop-up group met on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Affirmations Intergenerational Community Room in Ferndale. Kids were welcome, especially ages 6 to 12.
Affirmations Intergenerational Community Room, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220

The Saturday Market at Eastern Market took place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Detroit at Eastern Market’s 2934 Russell location. Up to 45,000 visitors explored local produce, flowers, plants, packaged foods, and handcrafted goods with all sheds open.
Eastern Market, 2934 Russell, Detroit, 48207, United States

Joshua Grekin, founder of the Grekin School of Music in Ann Arbor and versatile musician, played at The Ark in Ann Arbor on Friday, April 24, 2026, at 8 p.m. The show was a fundraiser supporting the Musician & Artist Prosperity Project.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Noah Jackson, bassist and composer, played with his band Full Circle at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit on Friday, April 24, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. The show featured his unique jazz style shaped by international experience.
Cliff Bell’s

Kris Johnson played trumpet at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor on Friday, April 24, 2026, starting at 7 p.m. He led a band delivering a rich jazz experience. Cover charge was $25.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Detroit-born trumpeter and composer Allen Dennard played on Friday, April 24, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms. Known for his Detroit Jazz Festival appearances and collaborations with renowned musicians, he brings deep jazz roots to his performances.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

On Friday, April 24, 2026, Evelyn’s Midtown Kitchen teamed up with People’s Pierogi for a hands-on pierogi making event at Eastern Market’s Shed 5 in Detroit. Attendees learned to craft classic potato-cheese and corned beef pierogis from scratch, finishing with traditional sides.
Eastern Market, Shed 5, 2810 Russell St., Detroit, MI, 48207

Ana Popovic, the acclaimed Los Angeles-based blues guitarist and singer, played at The Ark in Ann Arbor on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 8 p.m. She brought her unique blend of blues, funk, soul, and dance grooves to the stage.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Detroit’s own bassist and composer Noah Jackson played with his group Full Circle on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s. His music blends black American and classical influences into something original and personal.
Cliff Bell’s

Sean Dobbins, a standout Detroit jazz drummer, played at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor on Thursday, April 23, with sets at 7 and 8:30 p.m., celebrating Stevie Wonder's music.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

BOLD, a Black LGBTQIA+ adult support group, met on Thursday, April 23, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Affirmations in Ferndale. They created a brave and inclusive space focused on emotional support and resource sharing.
Affirmations Rooms 201 and 202, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220

Detroit-born trumpeter and composer Allen Dennard played at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 6 p.m. Known for collaborating with big names and his own quintet, he’s a strong voice in the local jazz scene.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

Hosted by GR Trans Foundation, “Cheers, Queers!” was a casual meet-up for the LGBTQIA+ community on Thursday, April 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lotus Brew Dry Bar in Grand Rapids.
Lotus Brew Coffee / Dry Bar, 211 Diamond Ave SE, Grand Rapids, 49506, United States

Catch Jeffrey Martin and special guest Niall Connolly on Wednesday, April 22, at 8 p.m. at The Ark in Ann Arbor. Jeffrey, a former teacher turned full-time musician, brings songs shaped by real life experiences.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Saxophonist and bandleader Kasan Belgrave performed his unique, energetic jazz on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit, accompanied by a talented group of local musicians nurtured by Detroit’s jazz mentorship community.
Cliff Bell’s

Aguankó, a Latin jazz septet from the Detroit area, played at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor on Wednesday, April 22, at 7 p.m. Led by Alberto Nacif, they blend Cuban jazz with Son-Salsa rhythms in their original compositions.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, The GUD Band played at Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms, bringing an energetic mix of soul, blues, jazz, R&B, and funk.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, the Stonewall Run Club gathered at Affirmations in Ferndale at 6:30 p.m. for their regular group run, choosing between 5k and 10k routes ending at Soho or Sidecar Slider Bar based on the week.
Affirmations
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