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Local comedian Julia Lynn Marsh hosts a stand-up comedy night on Thursday, November 19, at 9 p.m. at the Go Comedy! Improv Theater in Ferndale. Enjoy an hour of hilarious, honest jokes from LGBTQ+ performers.
Go Comedy! Improv Theater

Michael Malis Quartet plays its Hear No Evil set on Friday, November 20, 2026, at 8 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. Go for the named program.
MotorCity Wine

DJs Kai Alce and David AP spin a Pre-Thanksgiving house set on Wednesday, November 25, at 6:30 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. Two DJs teaming up for a pre-holiday session.
MotorCity Wine

Meadow Brook Hall hosts a Holiday Tea & Tour on Friday, November 27, at 12:30 p.m. in Rochester. A cozy afternoon at a standout venue; tickets available.
Meadow Brook Hall

Ian Fink plays Saturday, November 28, at 8 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. Saturday night music at a Detroit favorite spot.
MotorCity Wine

Meadow Brook Hall hosts candlelight holiday tours on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, with start times at 6:30, 7:00, and 7:30 p.m. in Rochester. See the historic home dressed for the season by candlelight.
Meadow Brook Hall

Oakland swimming & diving hosts the Golden Grizzly Classic on Wednesday, December 2, 2026 at Oakland Aquatic Center in Rochester. Ticket info is on goldengrizzlies.com, Oakland’s official athletics site.
Oakland Aquatic Center

Oakland men's basketball hosts Northern Kentucky on Wednesday, December 2, 2026, at 7 p.m. at OU Credit Union O'rena in Rochester. Ticket info is on goldengrizzlies.com, Oakland’s official athletics site.
OU Credit Union O'rena

Meadow Brook Hall hosts a festive Holiday Soiree on Wednesday, December 2, at 7 p.m. in Rochester. Go for an evening that leans all-in on the season; tickets are available.
Meadow Brook Hall

Christina Crawford wants to find her birth mother, and the trail points to Bette Davis, Judy Garland and Eartha Kitt, so the only logical move is to invite all three for Christmas. Blake Fountain's camp holiday comedy Mamma Dearest! Here We Joan Again plays The Ringwald Theatre in Ferndale (290 West Nine Mile Road) on Friday, December 4, 2026, at 7 p.m.. Tickets from $25.
The Ringwald Theatre @ Affirmations

Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center hosts a self-defense session on Saturday, December 5, at 12 p.m. at Affirmations in Ferndale. It’s part of the MOVE Series.
Affirmations

Rafael Statin Trio plays Saturday, December 5, at 8 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. Easy on the wallet: $5 cover.
MotorCity Wine

Wild Pink plays Saturday, December 5, at 8 p.m. at PJ’s Lager House in Detroit, with special guest Hiding Places. Presented by Kickstand Productions; tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Ages 18+ with ID, or all ages with a parent or legal guardian 25+.
PJ's Lager House

Christmas with Dickens, live on stage. A Christmas Carol plays Meadow Brook Theatre in Rochester (207 Wilson Hall, Oakland University) on Sunday, December 6, 2026, at 2 p.m.. The run has plenty of performances, so it's easy to find one that fits your holiday plans.
Meadow Brook Theatre

Oakland women's basketball hosts IU Indy on Sunday, December 6, 2026, at 2 p.m. at OU Credit Union O'rena in Rochester. Ticket info is on goldengrizzlies.com, Oakland’s official athletics site.
OU Credit Union O'rena

Meadow Brook Hall’s holiday tea is Monday, December 7, at 11:30 a.m. at Meadow Brook Hall in Rochester. It promises an elegant seasonal setting; tickets are available from the venue.
Meadow Brook Hall

Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center hosts an all-ages open mic on Thursday, December 17, at 6 p.m. at Affirmations Gallery in Ferndale, in partnership with MiGen. Sign-ups happen on site, first come first served.
Affirmations Gallery, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220

Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center hosts a virtual Writing Group on Thursday, December 17, 2026, at 6:45 p.m., organized from Ferndale. Connect with fellow writers, share works-in-progress, and spark ideas. It’s free; submit the registration form to join.
Affirmations
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