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Folk artists Joe Jencks and Deidre McCalla play an afternoon set on Sunday, November 22, at 4 p.m. at The Ark in Ann Arbor. A veteran, award-winning songwriter and a celebrated “dreadlocked troubadour” share the stage; tickets are $29 (online/phone include MUTO fees; in-person box office has no added fees).
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

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

Chart-topping singer-songwriter Jamie MacDonald brings The Left It In The River Tour to the Capitol Theatre, 140 E. 2nd St. in Flint, on Sunday, November 22, 2026, at 7 p.m.. Expect favorites like “Desperate,” “Left It In The River” and “My Family,” with Joe L Barnes opening. It's a family-friendly night.
Capitol Theatre, 140 E 2nd St, Flint, MI, 34566, United States

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

Flint Repertory Theatre opens its run of Rent at the Bower Theatre, 1220 E. Kearsley St. in Flint, on Friday, November 27, 2026. Jonathan Larson's generation-defining rock musical follows young artists in New York's East Village holding on through poverty, addiction and the AIDS crisis. Tickets from $50.
Bower Theatre, 1220 E Kearsley St., Flint, MI, 48503, 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

Gemily—the family folk trio of Laz and San Slomovits (Gemini) and San’s daughter, Emily—plays Sunday, November 29, at 1 p.m. at The Ark in Ann Arbor. It’s their long-running post‑Thanksgiving benefit for Mott Children’s Hospital. Tickets $18.50, kids 12 and under $13.50; online/phone prices include fees, or buy in person at The Ark box office with no fees.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Kat Edmonson brings a holiday jazz concert to The Ark in Ann Arbor on Sunday, November 29, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. New Christmas album and tour, from bossa nova to swing. Tickets $29; online/phone prices are all-in (with MUTO fee), in-person box office sales have no included fees.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

The Ark hosts its Open Stage on Monday, November 30, at 8 p.m. at The Ark in Ann Arbor. Performers get eight minutes or two songs in a supportive room. No advance tickets—pay at the door; $3, free for students and Ark members.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Storytellers from the Michigan Bright Water Storytelling Festival network take the stage at The Ark in Ann Arbor on Tuesday, December 1, at 8 p.m. Voices from across Michigan, $24 tickets; online/phone prices include processing, 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

Damian McGinty (Celtic Thunder, Glee, Dancing with the Stars) brings a Christmas concert on Wednesday, December 2, at 8 p.m. at The Ark in Ann Arbor, marking 10 years of his album This Christmas Time with originals and classics. Tickets $46.50; online/phone prices include MUTO fees, in-person box office sales have no added fees.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Eau Claire multi-instrumentalist S. Carey plays a solo set with a string trio at The Ark in Ann Arbor on Thursday, December 3, at 8 p.m. Classically trained songs with vocals, piano, and guitar lifted by string arrangements. Tickets $29; online/phone prices include MUTO fees, while in-person box office purchases have no added fees.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Detroit post-punk band Protomartyr play The Majestic Theatre in Detroit on Friday, December 4, at 7 p.m., presented by The Majestic Theatre and Magic Stick. Hometown set behind their sixth album, Formal Growth In The Desert; tickets available.
The Majestic Theatre

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

Over the Rhine brings its Acoustic Christmas concert to The Ark in Ann Arbor on Friday, December 4, at 8 p.m., with close harmonies and a mix of holiday songs and favorites from their catalog. Tickets are $35; in-person box office purchases at The Ark avoid added fees.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

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
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