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Roger L. Jones II, a jazz pianist from Flint, and his band Higher Calling played on Saturday, December 27, at 7:30 p.m. at Detroit’s Cliff Bell’s. Their show featured fresh and soulful modern jazz.
Cliff Bell’s

Ron English and his crew performed on Saturday, December 27, at 6:30 p.m. at Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms. They played jazz standards, original pieces from Ron’s recordings, and debuted new compositions.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

Ralphe Armstrong, former bassist of the Mahavishnu Orchestra, played two sets at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 27, at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. He showcased his unique fretless bass style.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Saturday Market took place on Saturday, December 27, 2025, from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2934 Russell in Detroit, with all sheds open. The market featured local produce, flowers, plants, packaged foods, and handcrafted items.
Eastern Market, 2934 Russell, Detroit, 48207, United States

Houston Patton’s sax quartet played at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit on Friday, December 26, at 7:30 p.m., honoring Karim Gideon. There were two shows, the first combined with dinner. Patton is one of Detroit’s rising jazz talents.
Cliff Bell’s

Sean Dobbins and his band played two sets at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Friday, December 26, at Ann Arbor’s Blue LLama Jazz Club, delivering a vibrant soulful holiday experience.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Ron English and his crew played on Friday, December 26, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms, delivering fresh takes on jazz standards and new original compositions.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

Dawn Giblin, a singer from Detroit, played with her quintet at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor on Friday, December 26, 2025, at 5 p.m. The set featured jazz and popular tunes from the 1920s to '40s, channeling legends like Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center was closed from December 24 to 26, 2025, in Ferndale. They reopened on Saturday, December 27, at 10 a.m.
Affirmations

BOLD, a support group for Black LGBTQIA+ adults, met on Thursday, December 25, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Affirmations in Ferndale. They offered emotional support and resources in an inclusive, safe space.
Affirmations Rooms 201 and 202, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220

Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center in Ferndale was closed on Wednesday, December 24, and Thursday, December 25. It reopened on Saturday, December 27, at 10 a.m.
Affirmations

Rooted in Movement, a 12-week open dance program for LGBTQ+ adults, was held on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Affirmations in Ferndale, offering a welcoming space to explore choreography and connect through music.
Affirmations

Rooted in Rhythm was held on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Affirmations in Ferndale. It was part of a 12-week open group program where LGBTQ+ adults explored songwriting, music composition, and dance choreography in a supportive space.
Affirmations

Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center was closed on Wednesday, December 24, and Thursday, December 25, in Ferndale. They reopened on Saturday, December 27, at 10 a.m.
Affirmations

Joshua Watkins, drummer and composer, performed at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit on Tuesday, December 23, starting at 7:30 p.m., celebrating his debut album REDEMPTION.
Cliff Bell’s

Ramsdell Theatre in Manistee was closed for the holidays from Tuesday, December 23, 2025 through Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
Ramsdell Theatre

The GR Trans Foundation office in Grand Rapids was closed for the winter holidays from Tuesday, December 23, 2025, and reopened Monday, January 5, 2026.
GR Trans Foundation, 343 Atlas Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506, United States

Detroit pianist and composer William Hill III played a holiday concert on Monday, December 22, at 7:30 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit. Known for his worldwide jazz performances, Hill brought his inspiring music to this festive evening.
Cliff Bell’s
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