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Los Angeles shoegaze/rock outfit Drag Talk plays with Bird's Eye View on Tuesday, September 29, at 8 p.m. at PJ's Lager House in Detroit. Expect heavy guitars and hazy melodies. Tickets $15 advance, $20 at the door; doors at 7 p.m.; 18+ with ID, all ages with parent/guardian 25+.
PJ's Lager House

Motown Roller Club’s “Rollin’ on the River” rolls out Tuesday, September 29, at 6 p.m. at Robert C. Valade Park in Detroit. It’s the 8th season, with beginner skate class 6–7 p.m. and group rollouts 7–9 p.m. along the Riverwalk and Dequindre Cut—family-friendly fun.
Robert C. Valade Park

Grosse Pointe Theatre stages Les Misérables on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 2 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

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

The GUD Band is a Detroit-based live band blending soul, blues, and jazz with elements of R&B, funk, and gospel. Their energetic performances combine smooth vocals and top-notch musicianship to create a lively and memorable musical experience.
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

Jacob Hart is a 17-year-old award-winning pianist, composer, and arranger from Detroit, Michigan. He has performed at notable jazz festivals and with renowned musicians, actively contributing to the Detroit jazz scene. Hart is also preparing to release his second album, "Short Circuit."
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

The Detroit Jazz Project is led by Mark Hershberger, a musician who studied jazz with prominent artists and has performed widely in the Ann Arbor and Detroit jazz scenes. His groups have received multiple Detroit Music Awards and appeared on live Detroit television.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

Duane Parham is a nationally and internationally recognized Smooth Jazz, Gospel, and R&B saxophonist with a career spanning multiple decades. He is a legendary figure in the Detroit area known for his inspiring music and social connections.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States
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