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Everything Yes, an American jazz fusion band, played at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit on Thursday, January 15, starting at 7:30 p.m. They offer a fresh take on jazz fusion while staying true to its roots.
Cliff Bell’s

Jonathan Barahal Taylor, a percussionist and composer from Detroit, played January 15, Thursday at 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. He's known for his unique improvisations and creative music projects with his trio.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

The Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center’s writing group met virtually on Thursday, January 15, at 6:45 p.m. in Ferndale. Writers shared their current projects and sparked new ideas together.
Affirmations

Ali Bey, a Detroit-born bassist, played on Thursday, January 15, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms. He moves easily across styles, especially traditional and fusion jazz.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

Affirmations and Stand With Trans host free support and community events for trans men and trans masc folks in Ferndale on the first and third Thursdays of each month from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Affirmations Rooms 201 and 202, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220

Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center in Ferndale was closed on Thursday, January 15, 2026, due to bad weather.
Affirmations

Saxophonist Houston Patton played at Detroit’s Cliff Bell’s on Wednesday, January 14, at 7:30 p.m. with his band Quintessential for a special jazz concert.
Cliff Bell’s

Alain Sullivan brought his unique blend of jazz, R&B, and funk to the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, with sets starting at 7 p.m. The show featured two intimate sets highlighting his soulful and versatile performance.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Michael Zaporski, a standout Detroit jazz pianist, played on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms. His music blends American jazz with West African rhythms live on stage.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

Evelyn’s Midtown Kitchen held a hands-on pasta and Bolognese cooking class on Wednesday, January 14, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Shed 5 in Detroit’s Eastern Market, ending with a sweet and salty chocolate bark dessert.
Eastern Market, Shed 5, 2810 Russell St., Detroit, MI, 48207

The opening session of Rooted in Movement took place at Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center in Ferndale on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., kicking off a 12-week open dance group for LGBTQ+ adults.
Affirmations

Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center held Rooted in Rhythm on Wednesday, January 14, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Ferndale. This was the first session of a 12-week open group exploring songwriting, music, and dance as ways to express yourself and connect with others.
Affirmations

Amythyst Kiah played on Tuesday, January 13, at 8 p.m. at The Ark in Ann Arbor. She brought a unique evening blending indie alt-rock with spiritual depth.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Yallah Talk!, a free support and community space for LGBTQ+ Arabs and Arab Americans, met in Ferndale on Monday, January 12, 2026, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. It offers connection through sharing stories and resources.
Affirmations Rooms 204 and 205, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220

Ann Arbor’s Community High Jazz, one of the top programs of its kind, played two shows at The Ark on Monday, January 12, 2026, at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets were available at the door.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Ember & Ash, the duo of Erin Zindle and Alex Holycross, played at The Ark in Ann Arbor on Sunday, January 11, at 7:30 p.m. These Michigan singer-songwriters blended their unique style of folk-rock, creating a captivating live show.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

The Triumvirate, an Ann Arbor-based jazz trio influenced by Ray Brown, Bill Evans, and John Coltrane, played two sets at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Detroit jazz musician Mason Bays played at Cliff Bell’s on Sunday, January 11, starting at 5:30 p.m. He showcased his jazz-funk band with some talented players in an iconic venue.
Cliff Bell’s
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