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Eastern Market Partnership hosted the busy Saturday Market on November 22, 2025, from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Detroit. Local growers, flower and plant sellers, and crafters offered a huge variety of goods.
Eastern Market, 2934 Russell, Detroit, 48207, United States

Singer-songwriter Brett Dennen played a show at The Ark in Ann Arbor on Friday, November 21, 2025, at 8 p.m., featuring songs from his emotionally rich album If It Takes Forever. The concert showcased his blend of folk, blues, and indie sounds with heartfelt vocals.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Trumpeter Anthony Stanco, raised in Detroit's blues and soul scene, played two shows at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit on Friday, November 21, at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. His music bridges jazz tradition with fresh energy. Tickets were $25.
Cliff Bell’s

Dave McMurray, the Blue Note saxophonist, played at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor on Friday, November 21, with shows at 7 and 9 p.m. He blended jazz, rock, and R&B in his take on Grateful Dead classics with a strong Detroit rhythm section.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Dwight Adams, Cliff Monear, David Taylor, Jeff Pedraz, and Chris Collins reimagined holiday and American jazz classics on Friday, November 21, at 6:30 p.m. at Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

Evelyn’s Midtown Kitchen hosted a romantic Surf & Turf cooking class on Friday, November 21, at 6 p.m., in Eastern Market’s Shed 5 in Detroit. It was designed for couples wanting a cozy, hands-on food experience.
Eastern Market, Shed 5, 2810 Russell St., Detroit, MI, 48207

On Friday, November 21, 2025, Evelyn’s Midtown Kitchen hosted a hands-on Chinese water dumpling class at Eastern Market’s Shed 5 in Detroit at 10 a.m. You learned how to make, fold, and boil traditional dumplings from scratch, then enjoyed tasting your creations.
Eastern Market, Shed 5, 2810 Russell St., Detroit, MI, 48207

The Canadian indie-folk band Great Lake Swimmers, led by Tony Dekker, played an acoustic show on Thursday, November 20, at 8 p.m. at The Ark in Ann Arbor. Their atmospheric Americana and folk sound made them stand out that night.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Anthony Stanco, born in Southeast Michigan and a rising figure in Detroit's jazz scene, performed on Thursday, November 20, at 7:30 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit. There were two shows, both preceded by a dinner service called “Dinner & a Show.”
Cliff Bell’s

The Conservatory of Dance performed Alice in Wonderland three nights from November 20 to 22 at the Ramsdell Theatre in Manistee.
Ramsdell Theatre

On Thursday, November 20, the Bob Sweet Quartet played two sets at 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. Bob Sweet with Max Bowen, Andrew Bishop, and Kurt Krahnke brought dynamic, eclectic jazz to the stage.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center held a candlelight vigil in Ferndale on Thursday, November 20, at 7 p.m. to honor and remember the lives lost in the transgender community.
Affirmations

José González, the Swedish singer-songwriter and guitarist, played at the Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak on Thursday, November 20, 2025, starting at 7 p.m. The show was part of his tour for the fourth studio album, LOCAL VALLEY.
Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 W 4th St, Royal Oak, MI, 48067, United States

Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center held a virtual writing group meeting on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 6:45 p.m. in Ferndale where writers exchanged ideas and shared projects.
Affirmations

On Thursday, November 20, the Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation brought holiday vibes to Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms at 6 p.m. Dwight Adams, Cliff Monear, David Taylor, Jeff Pedraz, and Chris Collins reimagined jazz and holiday classics.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

Affirmations and Stand With Trans hosted a community support meeting for trans men and trans masc folks on Thursday, November 20, 2025, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Ferndale at the Affirmations LGBTQ+ Center.
Affirmations Rooms 201 and 202, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220

On Thursday, November 20, the community gathered at the L. William Seidman Center in Grand Rapids to honor and remember those lost to transphobic violence over the past year.
L. William Seidman Center (GVSU), 50 Front Ave SW, Grand Rapids, 49504, United States

On Wednesday, November 19, at 8 p.m., The Ark in Ann Arbor hosted its Open Stage where performers each took eight minutes to show their stuff, whether practicing or just having fun live on stage.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
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