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The Henry Ford’s temporary collections spotlight runs Saturday, February 7, 2026, through Sunday, January 31, 2027, at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in Dearborn. Centered on Mrs. Jackson’s memoir, it shows how everyday people can preserve and share family stories. Free for members or with museum admission.
Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

The Henry Ford’s exhibition Handmade: The Crafting of America runs Saturday, March 21, 2026, through Monday, January 18, 2027, at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in Dearborn. It traces American craft from practical roots to bold contemporary work. Free for members; included with museum admission.
Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers play Ann Arbor on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., presented by UMS (University Musical Society). Come for the legend's brilliant piano playing and stay for a sound that slides from rock to jazz to folk and beyond.
UMS (University Musical Society)

After the jaw-dropping BLACK HOLE in 2025, Shamel Pitts | TRIBE is back in Ann Arbor on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. with its newest work, Marks of Red, presented by UMS (University Musical Society). It's an Afrofuturist meditation in dance, told through the viewpoints of six women, with two performances.
UMS (University Musical Society)

Award-winning chef, restaurateur, and author Tanya Holland sits down with WDET’s Ann Delisi on Tuesday, October 6, at 6 p.m. at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation’s Museum Plaza in Dearborn. Food is the starting point for stories about culture and community. Tickets available from the organizer.
Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

The Jacob Hart Piano Duo performs at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor, presenting special piano pieces.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Jazz sensation and six-time Grammy winner Samara Joy is back at Hill Auditorium in Ann Arbor on Friday, October 9, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., presented by UMS (University Musical Society). Her 2024 UMS debut sold out, and this is her return, with one performance.
UMS (University Musical Society)

Glass Academy hosts its 18th annual Glass Pumpkin Fest Show & Sale on Saturday, October 10, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its Dearborn studio. Family-friendly live glassblowing, one-of-a-kind glass pumpkins and lanterns, plus free admission and parking.
Glass Academy

Heather Bruegl (Oneida/Stockbridge-Munsee) and Brandon Dillard (Cherokee Nation) lead a conversation on Indigenous history on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 2 p.m. at Anderson Theater, Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in Dearborn. Two experts bring perspectives that are often overlooked. Free with registration.
Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center hosts “Stitch, please!”, a fiber arts meetup, on Saturday, October 10, at 4 p.m. in the Affirmations Board Room in Ferndale. Knit, crochet, stitch, or sew with an inclusive crew. Free with registration.
Affirmations Board Room, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220

Chicago-based author and architecture historian Max Chavez gives a book talk on his new release, “Art Deco World,” on Thursday, October 15, at 6:30 p.m. at Book Suey in Hamtramck. Hear a fresh take on Art Deco from the author himself.
Book Suey

The band Prior Art performs in Ann Arbor at 2070 W. Stadium Blvd.
2070 W.Stadium Blvd Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Mexican American singer Lupita Infante plays Ann Arbor on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., presented by UMS (University Musical Society). She brings a fresh, modern voice to traditional mariachi and ranchera, carrying her family's legacy forward and redefining it for a new generation.
UMS (University Musical Society)

The Henry Ford’s Artemis Adventure with LEGO Bricks runs from Sunday, October 18, 2026, to Sunday, January 3, 2027, at The Gallery by General Motors inside the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in Dearborn. Giant LEGO sculptures and hands-on engineering stations bring NASA’s Artemis missions to life. Free for members or with museum admission.
Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

The Sphinx Virtuosi play Ann Arbor on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 4 p.m., presented by UMS (University Musical Society), and American mezzo-soprano J'Nai Bridges joins them for a bold new song cycle by Damien Geter. Expect newly commissioned works and reimagined classics about the country's ever-evolving story.
UMS (University Musical Society)

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of the piano? UMS 101: All About the Piano, a fun, casual 90-minute workshop from UMS (University Musical Society), takes place in Ann Arbor on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 6 p.m., with a professional piano tuner and a concert pianist as guest instructors.
UMS (University Musical Society)

A brand-new, evening-length dance work gets its world premiere in Ann Arbor on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.: The Rose Sonata, presented by UMS (University Musical Society), with New York City Ballet principal dancer Sara Mearns and co-choreographers and dancers Bobbi Jene Smith and Or Schraiber. There are two performances.
UMS (University Musical Society)

The Jacob Hart Quartet performs at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor, known for their dynamic jazz performances.
Blue LLama Jazz Club
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