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Pulitzer Prize–winning author Marcia Chatelain sits down with Aya M. Waller-Bey to talk about her new book on Wednesday, November 11, at 6:30 p.m. at Source Booksellers in Detroit. A close-up bookstore conversation with a major voice.
Source Booksellers

Kickstand Productions brings Surely Tempo (Santa Ana, CA indie/garage/alternative) with Dogs With Hats on Wednesday, November 11, at 8 p.m. at PJ's Lager House in Detroit. Raw West Coast guitars in a tight room; $18 advance, $20 at the door.
PJ's Lager House

"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

Black Violin brings The Be Free Tour to the Masonic Jack White Theatre at the Masonic Temple in Detroit on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 7 p.m. Two classically trained string players and a DJ fuse classical, hip-hop, funk, and jazz, with Jon Muq opening. Tickets via the venue; all ages.
Masonic Temple Detroit

Austin Giorgio plays with special guest Caroline Romano on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 8 p.m. at PJ's Lager House in Detroit. Two artists share the bill; tickets are $22 advance, $25 at the door; ages 18+ with ID, all ages with a parent or legal guardian 25+.
PJ's Lager House

Detroit Symphony Orchestra plays Friday, November 13, at 10:45 a.m. at Orchestra Hall in Detroit: Fanny Mendelssohn’s Overture, Schumann’s “Rhenish” Symphony, and Mozart’s Concerto for Flute and Harp with soloists Hannah Hammel Maser and Alyssa Katahara. Strong DSO soloists lead the bill. Tickets $20.95–$110.25.
Orchestra Hall

Gavin Adcock brings his The Day I Hang It Up Tour to Masonic Temple Detroit (Masonic Temple Theatre) on Friday, November 13, at 6 p.m. in Detroit. Billboard calls him one of country’s most buzzed-about artists. Tickets available.
Masonic Temple Detroit

Author Ebony Walden celebrates her book Where I'm From: A Poetic Journey Across Five Continents on Friday, November 13, at 6:30 p.m. at Source Booksellers in Detroit. Meet the author and hear about the book.
Source Booksellers

The Motor City Cruise, the Detroit Pistons' G League affiliate, play their first home game of 2026-27 against the Noblesville Boom at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, November 13, 2026, at Wayne State Fieldhouse. It's up-close, affordable hoops: season tickets work out to $14 a game, and single tickets are on the team site, Ticketmaster or at 313-PISTONS.
Wayne State Fieldhouse

Student musicians from the Civic Youth Ensemble’s Civic Jazz Orchestra, led by Anthony Stanco, open the DSO’s Paradise Jazz Series on Friday, November 13, at 7 p.m. at The Cube in Detroit. Strong young jazz voices, tickets $15.
The Cube, Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center

Grosse Pointe War Memorial throws a music bingo night on Friday, November 13, at 7 p.m. at The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms. Six themed rounds—Motown & Disco, Movies + TV, and more—with halftime and grand prizes; $15 admission includes a bingo card for each round.
The War Memorial

If you love a made-for-TV Christmas movie, the title alone will win you over: The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon hits the stage at Players Guild of Dearborn, 21730 Madison Street, on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. There are nine performances to pick from.
Players Guild of Dearborn

Led by trumpeter-composer Kris Johnson, the Paradise Theatre Big Band plays Orchestra Hall in Detroit on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 8 p.m. Expect innovative, hard-hitting, genre-bending big band that honors the past; tickets are $25.55–$108.95.
Orchestra Hall

Blasterjaxx plays Friday, November 13, 2026, at 9 p.m. at Magic Stick in Detroit, presented by The Majestic Theatre and Magic Stick. 18+; tickets available.
Magic Stick

Oakland esports hosts Cleveland State on Saturday, November 14, 2026 in Rochester. Ticket info is on goldengrizzlies.com, Oakland’s official athletics site.
Oakland University

Fired and Fused leads a family workshop on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 10 a.m. at Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores. Make holiday and winter-themed fused glass ornaments—everyone creates two pieces, ready for pickup two weeks later. Tickets required; ages 8 and up.
Ford House
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