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Adam Ezra Group plays Saturday, November 7, at 8 p.m. at The Ark in Ann Arbor. Folk/Americana soul with rock ’n’ roll energy and no fixed setlist, built around the room’s vibe. Tickets are $35; online/phone prices include MUTO’s fee, while in-person box office purchases have no added fees.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Your songs become the show. Mixtape Friendship 5000 kicks off with a friendly music chat at Planet Ant Theatre, 2357 Caniff Street in Hamtramck, on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 10:30 p.m., then veteran Detroit improvisers and a killer opening group turn it into comedy. Tickets are $7.
Planet Ant Theatre

Michigan women's basketball hosts Wright State on Sunday, November 8, 2026 at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor. Ticket info is on mgoblue.com, Michigan’s official athletics site.
Crisler Center

Oakland women's basketball hosts Rochester Christian University on Sunday, November 8, 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

Jason Vieaux joins the Escher Quartet in Ann Arbor on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 4 p.m. for a program of rarely heard music written for string quartet and guitar, presented by UMS (University Musical Society). One performance only, and not the kind of program you run into every day.
UMS (University Musical Society)

The Ark presents Andrea Gibson’s Love Letter from the Afterlife, a multimedia evening, on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor. The Goosebumps Orchestra performs Blake Neely’s score live to Gibson’s final filmed performance; tickets $52.40–$101.35.
Michigan Theater, 603 East Liberty, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

How many sounds can a percussion ensemble pull out of its instruments? UMS 101: Contemporary Percussion is an interactive 90-minute workshop from UMS (University Musical Society) in Ann Arbor on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 6 p.m., showing off the variety of instruments and sounds used by ensembles like Sandbox Percussion.
UMS (University Musical Society)

The Ark hosts the annual Veterans for Peace Chapter 93 benefit on Tuesday, November 10, at 7:30 p.m. in Ann Arbor. Proceeds support peace studies scholarships and programs for combat veterans living with serious trauma. Tickets are $24.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Grosse Pointe War Memorial hosts its Veterans Day Breakfast on Wednesday, November 11, at 8 a.m. in Grosse Pointe Farms, with Medal of Honor recipient Terry Richardson as keynote speaker. Reservations required; free for veterans, $20 for guests.
Grosse Pointe War Memorial

The Henry Ford marks Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11, at 9:30 a.m. at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in Dearborn, honoring service members past and present. Free admission for active-duty military, veterans, and their families.
Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

The Henry Ford screens the giant‑screen nature film America The Beautiful: Our Natural Wonders November 11–25 at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation’s Giant Screen Experience in Dearborn. Admission is $2.50; free for veterans, active duty military, and Indigenous guests with ID. Tickets on sale soon.
Giant Screen Experience, Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

Michigan men's basketball hosts Marquette on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor. Ticket info is on mgoblue.com, Michigan’s official athletics site.
Crisler Center

Michigan volleyball hosts Ohio State on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Cliff Keen Arena in Ann Arbor. Ticket info is on mgoblue.com, Michigan’s official athletics site.
Cliff Keen Arena

Hiss Golden Messenger, the Americana project led by North Carolina songwriter M.C. Taylor, plays The Ark in Ann Arbor on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 8 p.m. Warm, introspective songs blending folk, country, soul, and gospel. Tickets $29; website/phone show all-in pricing with MUTO fee, or buy in person at The Ark with no added fees. VIP package available.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

"All-Star Tribute to Joe Sample: Detroit" is a special musical performance celebrating the legendary musician's career. Led by bassist Nick Sample, Joe Sample's son, the event showcases the artist's versatile legacy, from the Crusaders' hits to his lesser-known works.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

Edsel & Eleanor Ford House hosts November’s Trivia Night on Thursday, November 12, at 6 p.m. at Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores, in the Jensen/Kahn Rooms. A relaxed team trivia night with wide-ranging topics; come solo or with friends, teams max out at six.
Ford House

Detroit Historical Society presents a lecture on the Detroit Red Wings’ 100 years on Thursday, November 12, at 6 p.m. at the Dearborn Heights Library – John F. Kennedy Jr. Branch in Dearborn Heights. A straight shot into a century of Hockeytown history.
Dearborn Heights Library - John F. Kennedy Jr. Branch

Béla Fleck brings his My Bluegrass Heart project on Thursday, November 12, at 6:30 p.m. to Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak. The 19-time Grammy winner returns to his bluegrass roots with a killer band. Tickets: $49.20.
Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 W 4th St, Royal Oak, MI, 48067, United States
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