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Jazz drummer Sean Dobbins performed with his organ trio at Detroit’s Cliff Bell’s on Friday, December 12, 2025, starting at 7:30 p.m. The night featured soulful grooves on Hammond B3, guitar, and vocals for a festive jazz evening.
Cliff Bell’s

Robert Hurst, the Detroit-born bassist and composer, played with Black Currant Jam on Friday, December 12, 2025, at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. His career spans over thirty years with numerous awards and collaborations.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Gerard Gibbs, a renowned Detroit jazz organist, played a show on Friday, December 12, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms. The night honored the legacy of iconic jazz organ figures.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

On Friday, December 12, Evelyn’s Midtown Kitchen hosted a Paris Bistro-inspired cooking class at Eastern Market’s Shed 5 in Detroit. Participants prepared slow-braised lamb shanks and fresh market vegetables in an intimate hands-on session.
Eastern Market, Shed 5, 2810 Russell St., Detroit, MI, 48207

The Ron Brooks Quartet played at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor on Friday, December 12, 2025, from 4 to 6 p.m. Ron Brooks, a key figure in Detroit jazz, shared his sound in an intimate setting.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

On Thursday, December 11, Rumors Nightclub in Grand Rapids hosted a bingo night to support the Grand Rapids Trans Foundation. With a $5 cover, you got up to 8 rounds of bingo with community-sponsored prizes and drag performances by DeeDee Chaunte.
Rumors Nightclub, 69 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, 49503, United States

Erin Zindle and friends played a unique holiday concert on Thursday, December 11, at 8 p.m. at The Ark in Ann Arbor. The show mixed diverse styles and talents for a relaxed, joyful way to get into the holiday spirit.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Jazz drummer Sean Dobbins and his trio played at Cliff Bell’s on Thursday, December 11, at 7:30 p.m., featuring vocalist Athena Johnson and Clif Metcalf on Hammond B3 for a soulful holiday jazz evening.
Cliff Bell’s

BOLD (Black. Open. Loving. Defiant.) offered emotional support and community for Black LGBTQIA+ adults on Thursday, December 11, at Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center in Ferndale from 6:30 p.m.
Affirmations Rooms 201 and 202, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220

Gerard Gibbs, noted Detroit jazz organist, played at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 6 p.m. He’s performed with jazz greats and leads bands in Detroit alongside his national tour gigs.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

Aguankó, a Latin jazz septet led by percussionist Alberto Nacif, performed on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, with shows at 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. Their music mixes Cuban jazz and Son-Salsa rhythms with original compositions.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Michael Zaporski, the mesmerizing jazz pianist, played on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms. You could enjoy world-class jazz in a cozy spot without a cover charge.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

U of D played a jazz concert at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 8 p.m. Doors opened at 5 p.m. with dinner available until 9 p.m.
Cliff Bell’s

Rooted in Movement was a 12-week open dance choreography program for LGBTQ+ adults, held Wednesday, December 10, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Affirmations in Ferndale. It offered a welcoming space for movement and creative connection through music.
Affirmations

The Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center held the 12-week Rooted in Rhythm music and dance program on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in Ferndale. The event focused on self-expression, rhythm, and community.
Affirmations

On Wednesday, December 10, the GR Trans Foundation hosted a walk-in day for legal document help in Grand Rapids, for trans and nonbinary residents of Kent County from 1 to 5 p.m.
GR Trans Foundation, 343 Atlas Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506, United States

Storm Large performed her Holiday Ordeal show on Tuesday, December 9, at 8 p.m. at The Ark in Ann Arbor. The event mixed holiday tunes with her signature wit and powerful vocals.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Aimee Mann and Ted Leo's Christmas show with Paul F. Tompkins, Nellie McKay, and Josh Gondelman took place Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 7 p.m. at the Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak. The event combined holiday classics with original songs and comedy sketches.
Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 W 4th St, Royal Oak, MI, 48067, United States
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