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Chicago instrumental trio Spare Parts plays Thursday, October 1, at 7:30 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit. Hard-hitting jazz-funk with vintage keys and sharp improv; reservations available.
Cliff Bell’s

'Saya: Beyond Blues' is a music event in Ann Arbor highlighting blues and styles that extend beyond the traditional genre. The performance takes place at the venue located at 2070 W. Stadium Blvd.
2070 W.Stadium Blvd Ann Arbor, MI 48105

A performance by the Ellen Rowe Trio featuring Rob Bickley and Pete Siers at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

DJ Moppy spins on Thursday, October 1, at 6 p.m. at Detroit Shipping Company in Detroit as part of Open House Thursday. If you’re into DJ sets, this one’s for you.
Detroit Shipping Company

Planet D Nonet (PD9) is a streamlined version of the big bands from the 1930s, often featuring guest vocalists to expand their performance versatility. Their lineup recalls the earliest big bands during swing's evolution, blending small-group agility with a larger harmonic palette.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

Chelsea Wolfe brings her DARK World Tour to Detroit on Wednesday, September 30, at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple Detroit’s Jack White Theatre. With Jonathan Hultén. Tickets available.
Masonic Temple Detroit

Fifty international dancers, more than 150 hand-sewn costumes and Tchaikovsky's score played by a live orchestra. World Ballet Company brings Swan Lake to Muskegon's Frauenthal Theater on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 7 p.m., from the Dance of the Little Swans to the Black Swan's 32 fouettés. Recommended for ages 5 and up.
Frauenthal Theater

The Jacob Hart Piano Duo performs at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor, presenting special piano pieces.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

MotorCity Wine hosts a Tango Night on Wednesday, September 30, at 6:30 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. If you’re in the mood for tango, that’s the vibe all evening.
MotorCity Wine

The GUD Band is a live music group from Detroit known for blending soul, blues, and jazz into their energetic performances. Their style incorporates R&B, funk, soul, gospel, and modern hits to create a fresh yet nostalgic sound.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

New Orleans saxophonist Donald Harrison—recipient of the 2022 NEA Jazz Master award—plays with his quartet on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 8 p.m. at Aretha's Jazz Café at Music Hall in Detroit. Come for his trailblazing Nouveau Swing and deep New Orleans roots. Tickets available through the venue.
Aretha's Jazz Café at Music Hall

Detroit Public Library hosts a lecture on Chaka Khan—the Queen of Funk—on Tuesday, September 29, at 6 p.m. at Duffield | Detroit Public Library in Detroit. Perfect if you’re into soul and funk history.
Duffield | Detroit Public Library

The Easy Street Jazz Band performs live in Ann Arbor at 2070 W. Stadium Blvd. The band delivers light and catchy jazz music, offering a pleasant experience for jazz enthusiasts.
2070 W.Stadium Blvd Ann Arbor, MI 48105

The Paul Keller Orchestra performs live with vocalist Sara D'Angelo in Ann Arbor at 2070 W. Stadium Blvd. The event features a collaborative musical concert with orchestral and vocal performances.
2070 W.Stadium Blvd Ann Arbor, MI 48105

The Piano & Chamber Music Festival fills Flint's Dort Music Center on Monday, September 28, 2026, at 5 p.m.: Iskander Zakirov leads a piano workshop, followed by a concert in the Anderson Room. It's free and open to the public, so just show up and listen.
Dort Music Center

The Women in Jazz Showcase is an event held at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor, highlighting the work of female performers in the jazz genre.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Fonville x Fribush — concert at Cliff Bell’s, Detroit.
Cliff Bell’s

DICHI — concert at Cliff Bell’s, Detroit.
Cliff Bell’s
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