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Grammy-nominated guitarist Wayne Gerard leads Big Tent in a groove-forward jazz night on Thursday, December 3, at 7 p.m. at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. Two sets (7 and 8:30 p.m.), from Herbie Hancock to Grateful Dead reimagined; $25 cover.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Belly Gang Kushington plays Saint Andrew's Hall in Detroit on Thursday, December 3, at 7 p.m. It's a live show on the downtown venue's stage.
Saint Andrew's Hall

Betty Boop steps out of the cartoon and onto a musical stage. BOOP!® The Musical plays Detroit's Fisher Theatre (3011 W Grand Blvd) on Thursday, December 3, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. Tickets go through ATG Tickets, the theatre's official box office.
Fisher Theatre

It's A Wonderful Life, The Musical comes to The Village Theater at Cherry Hill, 50400 Cherry Hill Road in Canton, on Thursday, December 3, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. With four performances to pick from, it's easy to fit into your December.
The Village Theater at Cherry Hill

Pianist ELEW, winner of the Thelonious Monk International Piano Competition, plays Cliff Bell's in Detroit on Thursday, December 3, at 7:30 p.m., with Detroit's Louis Jones on drums and Noah Jackson on bass. Expect his Rockjazz piano; tickets are $30.
Cliff Bell’s

Eau Claire multi-instrumentalist S. Carey plays a solo set with a string trio at The Ark in Ann Arbor on Thursday, December 3, at 8 p.m. Classically trained songs with vocals, piano, and guitar lifted by string arrangements. Tickets $29; online/phone prices include MUTO fees, while in-person box office purchases have no added fees.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Bill Cherry plays Thursday, December 3, 2026, at 8 p.m. at Andiamo Celebrity Showroom in Warren. Live music at a well-known venue; tickets available.
Andiamo Celebrity Showroom

David A-P and guests lead a music night on Thursday, December 3, at 8 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. Head to MotorCity Wine if that’s your vibe.
MotorCity Wine

Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort in Mount Pleasant is giving away an instant $200 cash bonus at its poker tables all day Friday, December 4. Hit a Royal Flush in Texas Hold'em or Omaha Hi, or a Steel Wheel in Omaha Hi-Lo.
Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort

Patrick Prouty, Detroit's first Composer Laureate, brings his group The Detroit Office of Civil Defense to Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor on Friday, December 4, for the 5:01 p.m. set. There's no cover, and you can reserve a table.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Amanda Jane Music plays a live set on Friday, December 4, at 5:30 p.m. at The Lark Lounge in Cheboygan. Live music to ease into Friday night.
The Lark Lounge, 252 N. Huron Street, Cheboygan, MI, 49721

The Fillmore Detroit hosts an anniversary concert, Celebrating 30 Years of 'Destruction By Definition,' on Friday, December 4, at 5:30 p.m. in Detroit. One night marking a 30-year milestone.
The Fillmore Detroit

Marcus D. Wiley’s live show is Friday, December 4, at 6 p.m. at the Masonic Temple Detroit’s Jack White Theatre in Detroit. All ages welcome.
Masonic Temple Detroit

Thornetta Davis, Detroit's Queen of the Blues, plays a holiday concert on Friday, December 4, at 7 p.m. in the Lake Shore Room at Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores, overlooking Ford Cove. Her powerhouse blues and soul voice is the draw, and tickets are sold individually.
Ford House

Detroit post-punk band Protomartyr play The Majestic Theatre in Detroit on Friday, December 4, at 7 p.m., with Silkworm and Zastava. It's a hometown show built around their sixth album, Formal Growth In The Desert.
The Majestic Theatre

ILUKA brings The Wings Tour to The Magic Bag in Ferndale on Friday, December 4, at 7 p.m., presented by Kickstand Productions. Special guests are still to be announced.
The Magic Bag

Citizen Zero plays Friday, December 4, at 7 p.m. at Saint Andrew's Hall in Detroit, in a show presented by WRIF.
Saint Andrew's Hall

The Aya Sekine Quartet plays Friday, December 4, at 7 p.m. at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. The club is also the organizer of the night.
Blue LLama Jazz Club
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