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Peter Mayer and his band bring the Stars & Promises Christmas Tour on Thursday, December 10, at 7 p.m. at Saint John's Resort in Plymouth. Expect original songs, holiday favorites, and storytelling; tickets available, doors at 6:30 p.m.
Saint John's Resort

Jeff Haas Quintet plays two sets on Friday, December 11, at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. Expect genre-crossing jazz with new works and an all-star Michigan lineup. $25 cover.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

The Preservation Hall Jazz Band brings a special Creole Christmas concert on Friday, December 11, 2026, at 8 p.m. at Pontiac's Signature Series. Experience the unique blend of New Orleans sounds and cultures live.
Signature Series

Detroit-rooted, award-winning flutist Alexander Zonjic plays Saturday, December 12, at 7 p.m. at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. Smooth jazz vibes, his “Motor City Sway” hit, intimate room; $25 cover.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Aaron Lewis, originally from Vermont, first gained fame with the hard rock band Staind before launching a successful solo career in country music. He achieved multiple No. 1 Billboard Country albums including the recent THE HILL (2024).
6800 Soaring Eagle Blvd.

Jon McLaughlin brings Home for the Holidays to The Ark in Ann Arbor on Sunday, December 13, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. Expect piano-driven stories and songs—original holiday tunes, classic Christmas favorites, and hits. Tickets $35; online/phone prices include fees, or buy in person at The Ark box office with no added fees.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Community High Jazz students play The Ark in Ann Arbor on Tuesday, December 15, at 6 p.m., with two shows at 6 and 8. This acclaimed school jazz program takes the stage; tickets are $5 at the door.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Detroit-born bassist Langston M. Kitchen plays with The Mahogany Collective on Thursday, December 17, at 7 p.m. at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. Two sets and a big bass sound; $25 cover, table reservations available.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Aguanko, the Latin jazz septet led by percussionist-composer Alberto Nacif, plays Friday, December 18, at 7 p.m. at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor (two sets at 7 and 9). Expect Cuban-rooted originals blending jazz with son–salsa rhythms. $25 cover.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Blackthorn, members of the Michigan Irish American Hall of Fame, plays The Ark in Ann Arbor on Saturday, December 19, 2026, at 8 p.m. Expect a multi-instrument Celtic set drawn from deep Irish traditions. Tickets are $29; online/phone prices include MUTO fees, or buy at The Ark box office with no added fees.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

River Raisin Ragtime Revue’s 13-piece orchestra brings a family Christmas concert on Sunday, December 20, at 2 p.m. at The Ark in Ann Arbor. Expect ragtime takes on holiday classics—and special guests Santa and Mrs. Claus. Tickets $40, kids 12 and under free.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

The Olivia Van Goor Quartet plays Sunday, December 20, at 6 p.m. at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. Two sets (6 and 7:30 p.m.) led by the Detroit vocalist who won two 2025 Michigan Music Awards. $25 cover.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Claudia Schmidt and Rachael Davis play a Winter Solstice–time concert on Sunday, December 20, at 7:30 p.m. at The Ark in Ann Arbor. Expect rich harmonies and a cozy cold‑season vibe. Tickets $29; online/phone prices include fees, or buy in person at The Ark’s box office with no added fees.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

The Terry Farmer Band plays Monday, December 21, 2026, at 8 p.m. at The Ark in Ann Arbor. Farmer’s a veteran guitarist with classical training and rock roots, bringing original songs and a blend of styles. Tickets are $35 online/phone (all-in with MUTO 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

Yellow Room Gang, an eight-member Michigan singer-songwriter collective, plays an afternoon show on Saturday, January 2, at 3 p.m. at The Ark in Ann Arbor. Expect most or all members on stage. Tickets $29; online/phone prices are all-in with MUTO’s fee, or buy in person at The Ark’s box office with no added fees.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

The Detroit Pistons host the Utah Jazz in an NBA regular-season game on Sunday, January 10, 2027, at 6 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Pistons have won 3 NBA championships, most recently in 2004. Tickets are on the Pistons’ official site.
Little Caesars Arena

The Workshop Brass Band hosted the annual Mardi Gras celebration featuring New Orleans jazz music and authentic local cuisine at Bonfire at the Continental Fire Co. The event embraced the New Orleans Brass Band tradition to provide an authentic cultural experience for the Keweenaw community.
Bonfire at the Continental Fire Co.

Jazz at Lincoln Center presents World on a String at the Midland Center for the Arts, 1801 West Saint Andrews Road in Midland, on Saturday, February 20, 2027, at 7:30 p.m.. Jazz with the Lincoln Center name on it, for one concert only: if you love the genre, put it on your calendar.
Midland Center for the Arts
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