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The Jazz Explosion is back for year two in Canton: live jazz fills The Village Theater at Cherry Hill, 50400 Cherry Hill Road, on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 6 p.m.. It's a one-time concert, so if live jazz is your thing, circle the date.
The Village Theater at Cherry Hill

The Xavier Davis Quartet plays Saturday, November 7, at 7 p.m. at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. The Michigan State jazz piano professor brings world-class chops for two sets (7 and 9 p.m.); $25 cover.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Charu Suri, the Indian-born pianist and composer known for pioneering "raga jazz," performs on Saturday, November 7 at 7:30 p.m. at Detroit’s Cliff Bell’s. Experience her unique fusion of jazz and Indian ragas live.
Cliff Bell’s

Adam Ezra Group plays Saturday, November 7, at 8 p.m. at The Ark in Ann Arbor. Folk/Americana soul with rock ’n’ roll energy and no fixed setlist, built around the room’s vibe. Tickets are $35; online/phone prices include MUTO’s fee, while in-person box office purchases have no added fees.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s Civic Youth Ensembles present an all-day concert on Sunday, November 8, at 1 p.m. at Orchestra Hall in Detroit. Ten groups—string orchestras, wind ensembles, and jazz bands—share the stage; tickets are $15.
Orchestra Hall

Flint Symphony Orchestra plays Sunday, November 8 at 3 p.m. at Whiting Auditorium, Flint. Expect Pirates of the Caribbean music by Klaus Badelt and Hans Zimmer, Copland's narrated Lincoln Portrait, and Strauss’s Don Quixote with cellist Julian Schwarz and Flint Youth Theatre.
Whiting Auditorium, 123 Whiting Street, Flint, MI, 12345, United States

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

Three-time JUNO-winning Canadian vocalist Caity Gyorgy brings bebop and swing on Sunday, November 8, with sets at 6 and 8:30 p.m. at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. Two sets in an intimate jazz room; Dinner & Show is $95 with table reservations available.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s Civic Youth Ensembles take the stage for the Wu Family Academy Showcase on Sunday, November 8, at 6:30 p.m. at Orchestra Hall in Detroit. Led by Dr. Kenneth Thompson and Ingrid Martin, it’s top youth ensembles in a historic hall; tickets are $15.
Orchestra Hall

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

Detroit Community Orchestra and Detroit Community Concert Band share the stage on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at Orchestra Hall in Detroit. Two hometown ensembles led by Maritza Garibay and Damien Crutcher, with music from classical to contemporary. Tickets: $15.
Orchestra Hall

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

His Majesty's Shanty Choir performs a selection of sea songs at the Forestry Atrium, featuring a mix of vocal and live instrumental maritime music.
Forestry Atrium

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

"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
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