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Grosse Pointe Theatre stages Les Misérables on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at 15001 East Jefferson Avenue in Grosse Pointe Park. It's a big title on Jefferson Avenue, and with ten performances in the run, it's easy to find your date.
Grosse Pointe Theatre

Birmingham Village Players stage Once On This Island on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at 34660 Woodward Avenue in Birmingham. It's live theater right on Woodward, and with six performances in the run, you can pick the date that suits you.
Birmingham Village Players

Brendan Roney leads a talk on Belle Isle’s history on Thursday, October 1, at 6:30 p.m. at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum in Detroit. The event is sold out and digs into the island’s layered past and the turns that shaped Detroit.
Dossin Great Lakes Museum

Planet D Nonet (PD9) is a streamlined version of the big bands from the 1930s, often featuring guest vocalists to expand their performance versatility. Their lineup recalls the earliest big bands during swing's evolution, blending small-group agility with a larger harmonic palette.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

Detroit Historical Society hosts a free evening on Thursday, October 1, 2026, starting at 5 p.m. at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum in Detroit. Explore maritime exhibits, and catch Brendan Roney’s Beautiful Belle Isle: Our Island Jewel talk at 6:30 p.m.; registration required for the lecture.
Dossin Great Lakes Museum

Grosse Pointe War Memorial hosts a Harvest Dinner on Wednesday, September 30, at 6:30 p.m. at The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms: a prix fixe menu by Executive Chef Joe Paxton followed by The Aston Neighborhood Pleasure Club. Fall flavors meet early New Orleans–style jazz. Tickets: $85.
The War Memorial

The GUD Band is a live music group from Detroit known for blending soul, blues, and jazz into their energetic performances. Their style incorporates R&B, funk, soul, gospel, and modern hits to create a fresh yet nostalgic sound.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

Ian Finkelstein is a pianist, producer, DJ, and composer who stands out as a leading figure among Detroit's next generation jazz innovators. Renowned for his virtuosity and dynamic performances, he has gained a diverse audience from Detroit to international stages.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

Thornetta Davis is an international singer, songwriter, and independent recording artist with multiple honors including the Detroit Blues Society's Living Lifetime Achievement Award and a star on the Canada South Blues Museum Walk of Fame. She is a multi-time Detroit Music Awards and Blues Music Awards winner and nominee.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

Straight Ahead is a groundbreaking, Grammy-nominated all-woman jazz group from Detroit known for strong instrumentalists and vocalists. Their versatile sound spans mainstream jazz, Latin jazz, and jazzy hip-hop with dynamic and joyous live performances.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

Demetrius "Krayon" Nabors is a Detroit-based pianist, composer, and producer whose music blends jazz, gospel, classical, and blues styles. Known for his dynamic touch and intuitive improvisation, his playing creates deeply expressive musical moments.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

Sean Dobbins began his career as a sought-after jazz sideman in the Detroit area, playing regularly with Blue Note artist Louis Smith. He received notable awards such as the Woody Herman Jazz Award and the Louis Armstrong Scholarship. Dobbins has performed with many celebrated musicians and is known for his hard-driving yet melodic jazz style.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

Blou Reed blends jazz improvisation and harmony with strong groove-based rhythms to explore modern musical directions. The band performs original compositions alongside innovative arrangements of well-known jazz standards.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

Guitarist Ron English presents three distinguished Detroit saxophonists on successive nights at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms. The group features a changing lineup over three consecutive evenings.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

Lady Vonne exhibited the look of a star early in her singing career at Detroit nightclubs. She excels in jazz, American standards, Broadway show tunes, and R&B. She has acted in theatrical productions and is recognized among Detroit’s jazz greats.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

The Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation recognizes the excellence and opportunities in Michigan’s college and university jazz programs. Once seen as peripheral, these programs are now integral parts of many music departments, led by leading jazz artists offering mentorship, knowledge, creative guidance, and performance opportunities.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

The Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation highlights the excellence of Michigan's college and university jazz programs. Once considered unconventional study areas, these programs are now central to many music departments, offering mentorship and unique performance chances led by renowned jazz artists.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

The Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation highlights the excellence and opportunities within Michigan's collegiate jazz programs, which have evolved from being overlooked to becoming central music department offerings led by renowned jazz artists offering mentorship and performance experience.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States
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