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The Joshua Redman Quartet performs at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. The group consists of talented jazz musicians delivering a modern jazz experience to the audience.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Marc Maron’s stand-up tour stops at Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 6 p.m. Presented by AEG.
Royal Oak Music Theatre

Sarah Jarosz is a six-time GRAMMY-winning singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist with seven solo albums and two albums with the band I’m With Her. The event featured a pre-show conversation moderated by music journalist Lori Stratton.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Four local improv troupes, one stage. The Weekend Finale plays the Go Comedy! Improv Theater, 261 East Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 7 p.m., with Secret Menu, the newest launch group, special guests and a headlining set from long-form house team The Clubhouse. Stick around afterward for Fresh Sauce, the free open improv jam.
Go Comedy! Improv Theater

The Divas of Detroit throw a big sapphic Halloween party with dancing, burlesque, games and prizes at Ferndale’s Orchid Theatre on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 8 p.m. Ages 21+, costumes required; tickets are $17.85.
Orchid Theatre

Always wanted to try improv? At Fresh Sauce, the weekly jam at the Go Comedy! Improv Theater, 261 East Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, anyone can get on stage on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 9 p.m.. It's free and no ticket is needed: show up early to sign up and play, or just grab a seat and watch.
Go Comedy! Improv Theater

Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center hosts Yallah Talk!, a free hybrid community space for LGBTQ+ Arabs and Arab Americans, Monday, October 12, at 6 p.m., at Affirmations Rooms 204 and 205 in Ferndale. Safe space to connect and share; registration required.
Affirmations Rooms 204 and 205, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220

Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center hosts queer‑friendly, gender‑affirming yoga on Monday, October 12, at 7–8:30 p.m. at the Affirmations Sky Deck in Ferndale. Beginner‑friendly, 18+, donation‑based with proceeds supporting the center.
Affirmations Sky Deck

Alash are masters of traditional Tuvan instruments and the ancient art of throat singing, a technique for producing multiple pitches simultaneously. They blend traditional Tuvan music with western influences, creating a unique, fresh style true to their heritage.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

MANIA - The Abba Tribute plays an ABBA tribute show at Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak on Tuesday, October 13, at 6:30 p.m. Big sing-along hits; tickets available.
Royal Oak Music Theatre

Duane Betts continues the Southern rock tradition, blending his father Dickey Betts' legacy with his own soulful mix of blues, passion, and skilled guitar work. Supported by Palmetto Motel, their live show features roots rock, blues, and improvisational jams for an authentic and energetic experience.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Lenny Pearce plays Wednesday, October 14, at 5 p.m. at Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak. Presented by AEG, tickets available.
Royal Oak Music Theatre

At the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor, Paul Keller performs a tribute to Ray Brown, honoring the legendary jazz bassist. The event celebrates Brown's contributions to the jazz genre.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

We Wear Pink brings women and non-binary improvisers to the Go Comedy! Improv Theater, 261 East Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. The mission: bring these performers together for empowerment, bonding, performance and a richer improv community.
Go Comedy! Improv Theater

Off Book is an improvised musical comedy podcast and show created by Jessica and Zach, known for their music in acclaimed series like the WGA-winning Baking It and Rick and Morty. The performance has appeared at various notable comedy festivals recognized for its unique blend of humor and music.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Detroit Historical Society hosts a free evening on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 5 p.m. at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum in Detroit. Explore Great Lakes and Detroit River history, plus a 6:30 p.m. free lecture by Joel Stone on early Great Lakes maps (registration required for the talk).
Dossin Great Lakes Museum

Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center and Stand With Trans host a support and community space for trans men and trans masc folks on Thursday, October 15, at 6 p.m., in Rooms 201 and 202 at Affirmations in Ferndale. Free to join with a quick registration form.
Affirmations Rooms 201 and 202, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220

Joel Stone, DHS Curator Emeritus, speaks on Thursday, October 15, at 6:30 p.m. at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum in Detroit. He traces 17th‑century mapping of the Great Lakes, where French cartographers worked from Native knowledge. Free tickets.
Dossin Great Lakes Museum
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