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Musicians got their chance to shine Monday night from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at The Ark in Ann Arbor, playing up to eight minutes or two songs each. Admission was three dollars, free for students and members.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Samantha Fish, Cedric Burnside, and Jon Spencer performed on the 3rd Annual Shake ‘Em On Down Tour on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at 8 p.m. at the Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak. Three Grammy-nominated blues-rock acts brought a mix of tradition and innovation to the stage.
Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 W 4th St, Royal Oak, MI, 48067, United States

Gustavo Casenave, a three-time Grammy-winning Uruguayan-American pianist and composer, played at Ann Arbor's Blue LLama Jazz Club on Sunday, December 14, with sets at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., offering his signature jazz-tango fusion.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

The Cliff Bell’s Jazz Orchestra performed Duke Ellington’s unique Nutcracker Suite on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit. The 18-piece band, led by Josh James, featured some of Detroit’s favorite jazz musicians.
Cliff Bell’s

The Nutcracker Ballet played at the Ramsdell Theatre in Manistee on Sunday, December 14, 2025, starting at 2 p.m., bringing a classic holiday dance performance.
Ramsdell Theatre

Holiday Market 2025 took place on Sunday, December 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Eastern Market in Detroit. The market featured local Michigan-made gifts and festive food vendors in a lively seasonal atmosphere.
Eastern Market, 2934 Russell, Detroit, 48207, United States

Erin Zindle and friends performed on Saturday, December 13, at 8 p.m. at The Ark in Ann Arbor, delivering their unique holiday concert that's been a local music community staple for years.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Sean Dobbins with Athena Johnson and Clif Metcalf played at Cliff Bell’s on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. The show featured two seatings and mixed soulful jazz driven by organ, drums, and guitar.
Cliff Bell’s

Detroit-born jazz pianist and organist Gerard Gibbs performed on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms. His set featured influences from legendary jazz organists who shaped his sound.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

The “Stitch, please!” fiber arts group met on Saturday, December 13, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center’s Board Room in Ferndale to knit, crochet, and sew together.
Affirmations Board Room, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220

TransParent met at Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center in Ferndale on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 3 to 4 p.m., supporting parents and caregivers of gender-expansive children.
Affirmations Rooms 204 and 205, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220

Erin Zindle and friends celebrated the spirit of the holiday season with a lively musical event on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 2 p.m. at The Ark in Ann Arbor. The show mixed original songs, modern hits, and traditional carols with a diverse and star-studded lineup.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

The Paws and Pride Winter Bazaar happened on Saturday, December 13, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center in Ferndale, celebrating queer creativity and local artists.
Affirmations

Evelyn’s Midtown Kitchen held a hands-on holiday cookie making class on Saturday, December 13, at 10 a.m. at Eastern Market’s Shed 5 in Detroit. You learned how to bake three festive treats in a warm, friendly setting.
Eastern Market, Shed 5, 2810 Russell St., Detroit, MI, 48207

Saturday Market at Eastern Market offered local produce and handcrafted goods on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Detroit. It attracts tens of thousands from southeastern Michigan and beyond, perfect if you’re into fresh local finds and handmade stuff.
Eastern Market, 2934 Russell, Detroit, 48207, United States

The Striatus String Quartet played a full-day holiday show on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at The Lark Theater in Cheboygan. This young international group offered a rich program from Mozart to Philip Glass, bringing a special musical event to town.
The Lark Theater, 252 N. Huron Street, Cheboygan, MI, 49721

For 18 years Erin Zindle has curated the holiday-themed Ebird Holiday Show in Ann Arbor, featuring Michigan musicians in a diverse set on December 12 and 13 at The Ark.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

The Nutcracker Ballet was performed on Friday, December 12, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. and on Saturday, December 13, in Manistee's Ramsdell Theatre. A classical ballet in the heart of Manistee.
Ramsdell Theatre
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