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Jackie Greene — Organizer image — Organizer image · The Ark

Concerts

Nov 17, 2026

Americana and roots singer-songwriter Jackie Greene plays The Ark in Ann Arbor on Tuesday, November 17, at 8 p.m. From soulful piano ballads to bluesy guitar fire; he’s played with The Black Crowes and Phil Lesh & Friends. Tickets $35; website/phone include MUTO fee, in-person box office has no added fees.

Ann Arbor

The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

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Date Night: Aris Chalin Piano Duo — Organizer image — Organizer image · Blue LLama Jazz Club

Music & concerts

Nov 18, 2026

Date Night: Aris Chalin Piano Duo

Aris Chalin Piano Duo plays Wednesday, November 18, at 7 p.m. at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. Two sets (7 and 8), free cover, plus a $95 Dinner for Two—award-winning pianist blending genres.

Ann Arbor

Blue LLama Jazz Club

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Ajde Aman — Organizer image — Organizer image · Blue LLama Jazz Club

Music & concerts

Nov 19, 2026

Ajde Aman

Ajde Aman brings Balkan folk-fusion to Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor on Thursday, November 19, at 7 p.m. Old-world melodies, spicy scales, and odd-meter grooves with a funky kick; $25 cover, table reservations available.

Ann Arbor

Blue LLama Jazz Club

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Sam Shackleton — Organizer image — Organizer image · The Ark

Music & concerts

Nov 19, 2026

Sam Shackleton

Sam Shackleton brings his Scottish-tinged folk and country to The Ark in Ann Arbor on Thursday, November 19, at 8 p.m. His mix of country, old-time, folk, and blues lands beautifully live. Tickets $24; online/phone prices include MUTO fees, or buy in person at The Ark box office with no added fees.

Ann Arbor

The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

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Steve Poltz — Organizer image — Organizer image · The Ark

Music & concerts

Nov 20, 2026

Steve Poltz

Canadian-American singer-songwriter Steve Poltz plays The Ark in Ann Arbor on Friday, November 20, at 8 p.m. He’s touring behind JoyRide, his 14th solo album, and he co-wrote Jewel’s hit “You Were Meant for Me.” Tickets $35; online/phone prices include MUTO fees, or buy in person at The Ark to avoid fees.

Ann Arbor

The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

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Steven Page — Organizer image — Organizer image · The Ark

Music & concerts

Nov 21, 2026

Steven Page

Steven Page, co-founder of Barenaked Ladies and one of Canada’s most recognizable voices, plays Saturday, November 21, at 8 p.m. at The Ark in Ann Arbor. He’s touring behind his latest album, Excelsior; tickets are $46.50, with MUTO’s fee included online/phone, or buy in person at The Ark’s box office with no included fees.

Ann Arbor

The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

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Joe Jencks & Deidre McCalla — Organizer image — Organizer image · The Ark

Music & concerts

Nov 22, 2026

Joe Jencks & Deidre McCalla

Folk artists Joe Jencks and Deidre McCalla play an afternoon set on Sunday, November 22, at 4 p.m. at The Ark in Ann Arbor. A veteran, award-winning songwriter and a celebrated “dreadlocked troubadour” share the stage; tickets are $29 (online/phone include MUTO fees; in-person box office has no added fees).

Ann Arbor

The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

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Cliff Bell’s Big Band performs the music of Radiohead — Organizer image — Organizer image · Cliff Bell’s

Music & concerts

Nov 22, 2026

Cliff Bell’s Big Band performs the music of Radiohead

Led by saxophonist Joshua James, Cliff Bell’s Big Band plays a Radiohead program on Sunday, November 22, at 5:30 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit. Arrangements from the Radiohead Jazz Project by Bob Curnow and Fred Sturm; tickets $30, with additional shows at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m.

Detroit

Cliff Bell’s

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Left It In The River with Jamie MacDonald at Flint's Capitol Theatre — Organizer image — Organizer image · Flint Institute of Music (Capitol, Whiting, Flint Rep)

Concerts

Nov 22, 2026

Left It In The River with Jamie MacDonald at Flint's Capitol Theatre

Chart-topping singer-songwriter Jamie MacDonald brings The Left It In The River Tour to the Capitol Theatre, 140 E. 2nd St. in Flint, on Sunday, November 22, 2026, at 7 p.m.. Expect favorites like “Desperate,” “Left It In The River” and “My Family,” with Joe L Barnes opening. It's a family-friendly night.

Flint

Capitol Theatre, 140 E 2nd St, Flint, MI, 34566, United States

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Making Movies — Organizer image — Organizer image · The Ark

Cinema & screenings

Nov 24, 2026

Making Movies

Latin Grammy–nominated Making Movies plays The Ark in Ann Arbor on Tuesday, November 24, at 8 p.m., part of The Ark’s Artist Spotlight Series—Panamanian rhythms with psychedelic rock power, led by Enrique Chi and his handmade mejorana. Free, no tickets; nonperishables for Food Gatherers accepted, and livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube.

Ann Arbor

The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

8:00 PMFree admission

Music & concerts

Nov 25, 2026

Pre-Thanksgiving House: DJs Kai Alce & David AP

DJs Kai Alce and David AP spin a Pre-Thanksgiving house set on Wednesday, November 25, at 6:30 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. Two DJs teaming up for a pre-holiday session.

Detroit

MotorCity Wine

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Music & concerts

Nov 25, 2026

Amplify Grand Opening

Amplify’s Grand Opening is Wednesday, November 25, at 7 p.m. in Hamtramck. This room’s been a music venue for nearly 50 years; new owners Maggie and Zack launch a multi-genre platform—tickets available.

Hamtramck

Amplify

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Detroit Riddim Crew: Out of the Dark album release — Organizer image — Organizer image · Cliff Bell’s

Concerts

Nov 27, 2026

Detroit Riddim Crew: Out of the Dark album release

Detroit Riddim Crew throws its Out of the Dark album release on Friday, November 27, 2026, at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s in downtown Detroit, with DJ Chuck Wren. Expect the new record live front to back with Jamaican rhythms and Detroit grit. Tickets $25.

Detroit

Cliff Bell’s

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Zeds Dead: Bassonic Temple — Organizer image — Organizer image · Masonic Temple Detroit

Concerts

Nov 27, 2026

Zeds Dead: Bassonic Temple

Zeds Dead brings a genre-blending, bass-heavy electronic set to the Masonic Temple Theatre in Detroit on Friday, November 27, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. With Taiki Nulight b2b Moody Good, Rohaan, Papajay, and Die By The Sword on the bill. Tickets available.

Detroit

Masonic Temple Detroit

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Matt Watroba — Organizer image — Organizer image · The Ark

Music & concerts

Nov 27, 2026

Matt Watroba

Matt Watroba leads a sing‑along night, “The power of singing, the Power of Song,” on Friday, November 27, at 8 p.m. at The Ark in Ann Arbor. An all‑star on‑stage choir backs it up, and a portion of proceeds supports the Women’s Center of Southeastern Michigan. Tickets $29; online/phone prices include MUTO fees, in‑person box office has no fees.

Ann Arbor

The Ark

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Gemily — Organizer image — Organizer image · The Ark

Family fun

Nov 29, 2026

Gemily

Gemily—the family folk trio of Laz and San Slomovits (Gemini) and San’s daughter, Emily—plays Sunday, November 29, at 1 p.m. at The Ark in Ann Arbor. It’s their long-running post‑Thanksgiving benefit for Mott Children’s Hospital. Tickets $18.50, kids 12 and under $13.50; online/phone prices include fees, or buy in person at The Ark box office with no fees.

Ann Arbor

The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

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Kat Edmonson — Organizer image — Organizer image · The Ark

Concerts

Nov 29, 2026

Kat Edmonson

Kat Edmonson brings a holiday jazz concert to The Ark in Ann Arbor on Sunday, November 29, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. New Christmas album and tour, from bossa nova to swing. Tickets $29; online/phone prices are all-in (with MUTO fee), in-person box office sales have no included fees.

Ann Arbor

The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

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Open Stage at The Ark — Organizer image — Organizer image · The Ark

Music & concerts

Nov 30, 2026

Open Stage at The Ark

The Ark hosts its Open Stage on Monday, November 30, at 8 p.m. at The Ark in Ann Arbor. Performers get eight minutes or two songs in a supportive room. No advance tickets—pay at the door; $3, free for students and Ark members.

Ann Arbor

The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

8:00 PMFree admission

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Jackie Greene

Date Night: Aris Chalin Piano Duo

Ajde Aman

Sam Shackleton

Steve Poltz

Steven Page

Joe Jencks & Deidre McCalla

Cliff Bell’s Big Band performs the music of Radiohead

Left It In The River with Jamie MacDonald at Flint's Capitol Theatre

Making Movies

Pre-Thanksgiving House: DJs Kai Alce & David AP

Amplify Grand Opening

Detroit Riddim Crew: Out of the Dark album release

Zeds Dead: Bassonic Temple

Matt Watroba

Gemily

Kat Edmonson

Open Stage at The Ark

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