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Off Book is an improvised musical comedy podcast and show created by Jessica and Zach, known for their music in acclaimed series like the WGA-winning Baking It and Rick and Morty. The performance has appeared at various notable comedy festivals recognized for its unique blend of humor and music.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Alexander Zonjic, a multi-award-winning flutist from Windsor, Ontario, with strong ties to Detroit, performs at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms. Known for his smooth jazz and R&B influenced music, he has released albums through his own label and achieved chart success with hits like “Motor City Sway.”
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

Grammy-nominated violinist and composer Meg Okura blends classical chamber music, jazz and folk and world influences with the AdaMa Quartet. They play the Mott Memorial Building Auditorium, 1401 East Court Street, Room 1130, in Flint on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 7 p.m.. It's donate-what-you-wish, and registration is required.
Mott Memorial Building Auditorium, 1401 E Court St, Flint, MI, 48503, United States

Alexander Lee’s “Time” recital is Friday, October 16, 2026, at 7 p.m. at MacArthur Recital Hall in Flint. Solo saxophone and piano works explore grooves, memories, and dreams of time.
MacArthur Recital Hall, 1025 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI, 48503, United States

America at 250 is a concert celebrating the United States’ semiquincentennial, featuring the Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra, Michigan Tech Concert Choir, and Jazz Lab Band performing works by John Williams, Duke Ellington, John Philip Sousa, Aaron Copland, and a piece inspired by Norman Rockwell's paintings.
Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts, Black Performance Hall

Tariq Gardner's Evening Star — concert at Cliff Bell’s, Detroit.
Cliff Bell’s

The Wharton Center for Performing Arts presents Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing. If a big piano concerto is your idea of a great night out, put this one on the calendar.
Wharton Center for Performing Arts

Kalkaska String Quartet plays a chamber concert on Friday, October 16, at 7:30 p.m. at Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts in Manistee. Expect classical works alongside their original arrangements of contemporary songs.
Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, 101 Maple Street, Manistee, MI, 49660, United States

Mike Dawes is an English guitarist renowned for his simultaneous multi-part fingerstyle playing on a single guitar. He has been recognized twice as the world's best acoustic guitarist and has achieved viral and mainstream success, including collaborations with Grammy-nominated artists.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Ole 60 plays Masonic Temple Detroit on Saturday, October 17, at 6 p.m. The Kentucky six-piece hit Spotify’s U.S. Viral Top 50 with “smoke & a light” and now tours behind debut album Smokestack Town. Tickets available.
Masonic Temple Detroit

The Flint Jewish Federation's 14th annual Humanity in Harmony Concert fills the Mott Memorial Building Auditorium, 1401 East Court Street, Room 1130 in Flint, on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 7 p.m.. Grammy-nominated violinist Meg Okura leads the AdaMa Quartet, with guests Mustard's Retreat and Sheldon Low. Tickets are $11 and required.
Mott Memorial Building Auditorium, 1401 E Court St, Flint, MI, 48503, United States

Mike D, co-founder of Beastie Boys, hits the stage on Saturday, October 17, at 7 p.m. at the Masonic Temple’s Jack White Theatre in Detroit. If you’re into the punk–rap–reggae crossroads and Beastie Boys lore, this is your night. Tickets available via the venue.
Masonic Temple Detroit

Caleb Robinson and Reaching — concert at Cliff Bell’s, Detroit.
Cliff Bell’s

Carbon Leaf presents their fifteenth studio album, Time is the Playground, at The Ark in Ann Arbor. The album features 12 songs blending nostalgic storytelling with folk-infused indie rock, reflecting on time, love, and personal growth.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

The Ralph McKee Blues Band performs live music in Ann Arbor at 2070 W. Stadium Blvd. The concert features music in the blues genre.
2070 W.Stadium Blvd Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Osees with Brigid Dawson hit Magic Stick in Detroit on Saturday, October 17, at 8 p.m. John Dwyer’s psych-punk unit is known for fierce, shape-shifting live sets. Tickets available.
Magic Stick

Part of the Michigan Arts Festival, the U-M Arts Initiative and partners present a free concert and discussion with artists Wheelchair Sports Camp and Gaelynn Lea in Ann Arbor. After the concert, Gaelynn Lea's 2026 memoir will be available for purchase and signing at Booksweet.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Emily Slomovits has been playing violin since age seven, blending classical training with jazz and folk fiddle styles. She performs solo, with her family's duo Gemini, and in various ensembles including string quartets and folk bands. She has also appeared in theatrical productions.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
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