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Charu Suri, a pioneer of raga jazz, performs on Sunday, November 8, at 5:30 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit. She blends Indian ragas with traditional jazz for a unique sound.
Cliff Bell’s

The Ark presents Andrea Gibson’s Love Letter from the Afterlife, a multimedia evening, on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor. The Goosebumps Orchestra performs Blake Neely’s score live to Gibson’s final filmed performance; tickets $52.40–$101.35.
Michigan Theater, 603 East Liberty, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

The Ark hosts the annual Veterans for Peace Chapter 93 benefit on Tuesday, November 10, at 7:30 p.m. in Ann Arbor. Proceeds support peace studies scholarships and programs for combat veterans living with serious trauma. Tickets are $24.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Philadelphia punk veterans The Menzingers hit The Majestic Theatre in Detroit on Wednesday, November 11, at 6 p.m., with Hot Water Music and Weakened Friends. It’s the tour behind their eighth album, Everything I Ever Saw. Tickets available.
The Majestic Theatre

Hiss Golden Messenger, the Americana project led by North Carolina songwriter M.C. Taylor, plays The Ark in Ann Arbor on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 8 p.m. Warm, introspective songs blending folk, country, soul, and gospel. Tickets $29; website/phone show all-in pricing with MUTO fee, or buy in person at The Ark with no added fees. VIP package available.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Kickstand Productions brings Surely Tempo (Santa Ana, CA indie/garage/alternative) with Dogs With Hats on Wednesday, November 11, at 8 p.m. at PJ's Lager House in Detroit. Raw West Coast guitars in a tight room; $18 advance, $20 at the door.
PJ's Lager House

"All-Star Tribute to Joe Sample: Detroit" is a special musical performance celebrating the legendary musician's career. Led by bassist Nick Sample, Joe Sample's son, the event showcases the artist's versatile legacy, from the Crusaders' hits to his lesser-known works.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

Béla Fleck brings his My Bluegrass Heart project on Thursday, November 12, at 6:30 p.m. to Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak. The 19-time Grammy winner returns to his bluegrass roots with a killer band. Tickets: $49.20.
Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 W 4th St, Royal Oak, MI, 48067, United States

Black Violin brings The Be Free Tour to the Masonic Jack White Theatre at the Masonic Temple in Detroit on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 7 p.m. Two classically trained string players and a DJ fuse classical, hip-hop, funk, and jazz, with Jon Muq opening. Tickets via the venue; all ages.
Masonic Temple Detroit

Multi-instrumentalist Damon Terrell plays two sets on Thursday, November 12, at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit. Detroit-born, he blends funk jazz with touches of rock, blues, and Latin. Tickets $25.
Cliff Bell’s

Great Lake Swimmers play The Ark in Ann Arbor on Thursday, November 12, at 8 p.m. Expect new songs from Caught Light and their intimate, acoustic indie-folk—acclaim that’s earned Polaris shortlist and Juno nominations. Tickets $29.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Gavin Adcock brings his The Day I Hang It Up Tour to Masonic Temple Detroit (Masonic Temple Theatre) on Friday, November 13, at 6 p.m. in Detroit. Billboard calls him one of country’s most buzzed-about artists. Tickets available.
Masonic Temple Detroit

Flutist Bryan Guarnuccio plays a flower-themed recital on Friday, November 13, at 7 p.m. at MacArthur Recital Hall in Flint. The set nods to Michigan’s native plant life, with music by Schubert, Yuko Ubeyashi, and Gary Schocker.
MacArthur Recital Hall, 1025 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI, 48503, United States

Student musicians from the Civic Youth Ensemble’s Civic Jazz Orchestra, led by Anthony Stanco, open the DSO’s Paradise Jazz Series on Friday, November 13, at 7 p.m. at The Cube in Detroit. Strong young jazz voices, tickets $15.
The Cube, Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center

Laura-Simone, a 20-year-old bassist and vocalist, plays Friday, November 13, at 7 p.m. (two sets at 7 and 9) at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. She’s played BBC Proms, Carnegie Hall, and Monterey Jazz Festival—catch her up close for a $25 cover, with table reservations available.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Chris Codish Trio plays jazz, funk, and blues on Friday, November 13, at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit. Codish is a 40-time Detroit Music Awards winner. Tickets $25.
Cliff Bell’s

Led by trumpeter-composer Kris Johnson, the Paradise Theatre Big Band plays Orchestra Hall in Detroit on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 8 p.m. Expect innovative, hard-hitting, genre-bending big band that honors the past; tickets are $25.55–$108.95.
Orchestra Hall

Riders in the Sky plays The Ark in Ann Arbor on Friday, November 13, at 8 p.m. Grammy-winning western quartet behind Toy Story 2’s “Woody’s Roundup” and members of the Grand Ole Opry. Tickets are $35; online/phone prices include MUTO’s processing fee, or buy in person at The Ark box office with no added fees.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
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