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Detroit bassist Marion Hayden brings her Legacy Ensemble to Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor on Saturday, November 21, with sets at 7 and 9 p.m. Original, narrative-driven jazz; $25 cover.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Smoke Jones brings a jazz/blues/soul set to Cliff Bell’s in Detroit on Saturday, November 21, at 7:30 p.m. Detroit’s own guitarist–vocalist leads a tight band; tickets are $30, with two shows (7:30 and 9:30).
Cliff Bell’s

Two wind ensembles, one concert: the Spartan Youth Wind Symphony and the Wind Symphony take the stage at Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Sunday, November 22, 2026, at 3 p.m.. It's family-friendly, so bring the kids.
Wharton Center for Performing Arts

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.
Cliff Bell’s

Janis Siegel, founding vocalist of The Manhattan Transfer, plays two sets on Sunday, November 22, at 6 and 8 p.m. at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. A Grammy-winning voice in an intimate club setting; dinner is included with the ticket.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Fire and flourish, as the title promises: the Symphony Orchestra plays Fire and Flourish at Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Monday, November 23, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. It's a single concert date.
Wharton Center for Performing Arts

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

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.
The Ark

Stella Cole brings her fresh take on the Great American Songbook to Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor on Saturday, November 28, with shows at 7 and 9 p.m. If you’re into Judy Garland, Sinatra, and Nat King Cole with a modern twist, this one’s for you; ticket includes dinner.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Nicole New brings her soulful, Motown-tinged jazz to Cliff Bell’s in Detroit on Saturday, November 28, at 7:30 p.m. (second set at 9:30 p.m.). Tickets are $25.
Cliff Bell’s

Detroit-born, NYC-based jazz pianist William Hill III plays two sets on Sunday, November 29, at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit, at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Deep Detroit roots, a new album, heavyweight mentors — tickets are $25.
Cliff Bell’s

Grammy-nominated guitarist Wayne Gerard leads Big Tent in a groove-forward jazz night on Thursday, December 3, at 7 p.m. at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. Two sets (7 and 8:30 p.m.), from Herbie Hancock to Grateful Dead reimagined; $25 cover.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Detroit Symphony Orchestra performs Mahler’s Sixth led by Jader Bignamini on Friday, December 4, at 8 p.m. at Orchestra Hall in Detroit. A fierce, stormy ride capped by the work’s infamous hammer blows; tickets $20.95–$110.25.
Orchestra Hall

The Flint Symphony Orchestra and Flint School of Performing Arts bring The Nutcracker ballet to Whiting Auditorium in Flint on December 5 and 6. Follow Clara on her magical Christmas Eve journey, performed by students and guest artists with live symphony music.
Whiting Auditorium, 123 Whiting Street, Flint, MI, 12345, United States

Holiday music, symphony-sized: the Grand Rapids Symphony plays Holiday Pops Presented by Meijer at DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe NW in Grand Rapids, on Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 2 p.m.. There are three concerts over two days to choose from.
DeVos Performance Hall

Christian Sands Trio plays Saturday, December 5, at 7 p.m. at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. The five-time GRAMMY nominee brings a fresh, forward-leaning jazz language, with dinner included in the ticket.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Cyrus Chestnut and Friends perform Vince Guaraldi’s A Charlie Brown Christmas on Sunday, December 6, at 3 p.m. at Orchestra Hall in Detroit. Chestnut’s virtuosic, gospel-rooted swing is a great holiday kickoff; tickets are $25.55–$108.95.
Orchestra Hall

Paul Vornhagen Quartet plays two sets on Sunday, December 6, at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. The six-time Detroit Music Awards winner brings his cool-toned tenor, standout flute work, and a live release recorded at the club; $25 cover, table reservations available.
Blue LLama Jazz Club
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