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Carbon Leaf presents their fifteenth studio album, Time is the Playground, at The Ark in Ann Arbor. The album features 12 songs blending nostalgic storytelling with folk-infused indie rock, reflecting on time, love, and personal growth.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Osees with Brigid Dawson hit Magic Stick in Detroit on Saturday, October 17, at 8 p.m. John Dwyer’s psych-punk unit is known for fierce, shape-shifting live sets. Tickets available.
Magic Stick

Part of the Michigan Arts Festival, the U-M Arts Initiative and partners present a free concert and discussion with artists Wheelchair Sports Camp and Gaelynn Lea in Ann Arbor. After the concert, Gaelynn Lea's 2026 memoir will be available for purchase and signing at Booksweet.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Opera at the Bell's: A MET OPERA LAFFONT COMPETITION - MICHIGAN FUNDRAISER — opera performance at Cliff Bell’s, Detroit.
Cliff Bell’s

The Tim Ries Quartet performs at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. The group presents jazz classics and original compositions, highlighting the quartet's dynamic interplay and improvisational skills.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Emily Slomovits has been playing violin since age seven, blending classical training with jazz and folk fiddle styles. She performs solo, with her family's duo Gemini, and in various ensembles including string quartets and folk bands. She has also appeared in theatrical productions.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Billboard-charting pianist and composer Zade Dirani plays Sunday, October 18, at 8 p.m. at Orchestra Hall in Detroit. Expect reimagined global favorites and originals with orchestra; tickets run $70–$200.
Orchestra Hall

Bonnie "Prince" Billy, the stage name of Will Oldham, presents his latest album We Are Together Again, which explores themes of friendship, community, and artistic persistence amid a changing world. The album carries a message of human beauty and hope through shared voices in challenging times.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

The Symphony Band plays the Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. There are two concerts this fall, so if one date doesn't work, the other might.
Wharton Center for Performing Arts

The Ark's Open Stage offers performers the chance to showcase their talents for eight minutes or two songs. Names are drawn to determine the performance order, creating a supportive environment for musicians to practice live performance or simply enjoy playing for an audience.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

The Aris Chalin Piano Duo performs jazz music at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor in an event styled as a date night.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

The Red Hawk Jazz Collective plays on Wednesday, October 21, at 7 p.m. at the Lake Michigan College Mendel Center in Benton Harbor. If you like jazz, check out this local group's live show.
Lake Michigan College Mendel Center

Andrew Brown, a jazz trumpet player and producer from Dearborn, performs on Wednesday, October 21, at 7:30 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit. There are two showtimes; the first show starts at 7:30 p.m.
Cliff Bell’s

Andrew Brown and Session play a jazz night on Wednesday, October 21, at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit. He’s a Dearborn-born, MSU-trained trumpeter with fresh energy. $25.
Cliff Bell’s

This event features Sav Madigan’s long-awaited solo album Mockingbird Suite, Emma Zinck’s brand new album Am I Country Enough, and The Burney Sisters’ latest EP Elaine. An intimate evening of storytelling and music combining three distinct musical journeys into one special night.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Jeremy Pelt, one of today’s standout jazz trumpeters, plays Wednesday, October 21, at 8 p.m. at Aretha’s Jazz Café at Music Hall in Detroit. Expect sharp, modern energy from a critically acclaimed bandleader. Tickets via the venue.
Aretha's Jazz Café at Music Hall

Nashville-based Americana singer-songwriter Chloe Kimes brings her Daredevil tour to PJ's Lager House in Detroit on Wednesday, October 21, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 advance, $18 at the door.
PJ's Lager House

The Kenji Lee Quartet performed a live jazz concert at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor.
Blue LLama Jazz Club
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