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Philadelphia punk veterans The Menzingers hit The Majestic Theatre in Detroit on Wednesday, November 11, at 6 p.m., with Hot Water Music and Weakened Friends. It’s the tour behind their eighth album, Everything I Ever Saw. Tickets available.
The Majestic Theatre

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

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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