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Elf the Musical Jr. takes the stage on Thursday, December 17, at 8 p.m. at the Midland Center for the Arts in Midland. It's the junior version of the holiday musical, presented by the Midland Center for the Arts, with tickets available online.
Midland Center for the Arts

Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort in Mount Pleasant is paying an instant $200 cash bonus all day Friday, December 18. Hit a Royal Flush in Texas Hold'em or Omaha Hi, or a Steel Wheel in Omaha Hi-Lo.
Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort

Amanda Jane Music plays a live set on Friday, December 18, at 5:30 p.m. at the Lark Lounge in Cheboygan. Come out for live music from Amanda Jane Music in the Lark Lounge setting.
The Lark Lounge, 252 N. Huron Street, Cheboygan, MI, 49721

Aguanko, the Latin jazz septet led by percussionist-composer Alberto Nacif, plays Friday, December 18, at 7 p.m. at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor (two sets at 7 and 9). Expect Cuban-rooted originals blending jazz with son–salsa rhythms. $25 cover.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

GRiZ brings GRiZMAS 2026 to the Masonic Temple Theatre in Detroit on Friday, December 18, at 7 p.m. The North Detroit–raised electronic artist is known for sax-laced, funk-driven bass and high-energy live shows. Tickets via the venue.
Masonic Temple Detroit

Michigan ska-punk veterans Mustard Plug play Friday, December 18, at 7 p.m. at Magic Stick in Detroit, with MU330, J. Navarro & The Traitors, The Doomstompers, and The Boy Detective. Tickets are available online.
Magic Stick

Scott Speck and the WMS bring their annual holiday celebration, Home for the Holidays, to Muskegon's Frauenthal Theater on Friday, December 18, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. Expect a full orchestra, tenor Darryl Williams, two youth choirs, a sing-along and a visit from Santa. Subscriptions and single tickets are on sale online or at 231-726-3231.
Frauenthal Theater

Elf the Musical Jr. takes the stage at the Midland Center for the Arts, 1801 West Saint Andrews Road in Midland, on Friday, December 18, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. It's musical theater with a five-show run, so there's room to fit it into your plans.
Midland Center for the Arts

Drummer Sean Dobbins leads his organ trio with vocalist Athena Johnson and Hammond B3 player Clif Metcalf on Friday, December 18, with shows at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. at Cliff Bell's in Detroit. Tickets are $25.
Cliff Bell’s

A musical performance by Ain't Dead Yet at the venue located at 2070 W. Stadium Blvd in Ann Arbor.
2070 W.Stadium Blvd Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Michael Malis Quartet brings “Hear No Evil” to MotorCity Wine in Detroit on Friday, December 18, at 8 p.m. A live jazz set built around the Hear No Evil program.
MotorCity Wine

Elf the Musical Jr. takes the stage on Friday, December 18, at 8 p.m. at the Midland Center for the Arts in Midland. It's a stage musical presented by the Midland Center for the Arts, with tickets available online.
Midland Center for the Arts

The Motortown All-Stars bring A Motown Christmas to the Diamondback Music Hall in Belleville on Friday, December 18, at 8 p.m. Tickets are available through an online ticket link.
Diamondback Music Hall

Grand Rapids dobro player and songwriter Mark Lavengood and his band play the songs of John Prine on Friday, December 18, at 8 p.m. at The Ark in Ann Arbor. Michigan songwriter Jen Sygit opens, and tickets are $29.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

On Saturday, December 19, Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort in Mount Pleasant is paying an instant $200 cash bonus all day at its poker tables. Hit a Royal Flush in Texas Hold'em or Omaha Hi, or a Steel Wheel in Omaha Hi-Lo.
Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort

Elf the Musical Jr. takes the stage at the Midland Center for the Arts, 1801 West Saint Andrews Road in Midland, on Saturday, December 19, 2026, at 2 p.m.. It's musical theater with a five-show run, so there's room to fit it into your plans.
Midland Center for the Arts

Elf the Musical Jr. gets a relaxed performance at the Midland Center for the Arts, 1801 West Saint Andrews Road in Midland, on Saturday, December 19, 2026, at 2 p.m.. A relaxed performance means a looser, calmer atmosphere in the house, so everyone can enjoy the show at their own comfort level.
Midland Center for the Arts

The Detroit Public Library hosts a holiday music jam on Saturday, December 19, at 2 p.m. at its Duffield branch on West Grand Boulevard in Detroit.
Duffield | Detroit Public Library
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