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Nick Veine, a singer-songwriter with a style echoing James Taylor, played at The Lark Theater in Cheboygan on Saturday, November 1. He blends folk, blues, and modern songwriting with heartfelt honesty in his music.
The Lark Theater, 252 N. Huron Street, Cheboygan, MI, 49721

On Saturday, November 1, Evelyn’s Midtown Kitchen held a hands-on cooking class at Eastern Market in Detroit featuring honey miso glazed short ribs with Asian-inspired sides and black sesame panna cotta, paired with sake, pinot noir, and plum wine. Participants cooked together in small groups, sharing equipment and prepping all dishes.
Eastern Market

Ann Arbor's Brain Plasticity Ukulele Collective and UK blues guitarist Mike Brooks played at The Ark on Friday, October 31, 2025, at 8 p.m. The night featured an array of instruments beyond ukulele and rich blues sounds from a seasoned musician.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Tim Kelly's darkly comedic mystery, It Was a Dark and Stormy Night, played on Friday, October 31, at 7:30 p.m. at Ramsdell Theatre in Manistee. The quirky Saltmarsh family and a stormy night of eerie events came alive on stage.
Ramsdell Theatre

Kimmie Horne, international jazz vocalist and Lena Horne's descendant, performed on Friday, October 31, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit. She sang classic hits along with her own songs, spotlighting her rich musical heritage.
Cliff Bell’s

Rodney Whitaker, a world-renowned bassist and jazz educator, played with his sextet on Friday, October 31, 2025, at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Detroit's jazz icon Lady Vonne performed at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms on Friday, October 31, 2025, starting at 6:30 p.m. She brought a mix of jazz, American standards, and R&B to the stage.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

The Myriad Project, a Michigan-based electroacoustic chamber group of oboe, bassoon, and electric violin, played on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 8 p.m. at The Ark in Ann Arbor. They create a unique blend of classical and modern sounds with looped textures.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Chris Buhalis, born and raised on Detroit’s east side, played The Ark in Ann Arbor on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 8 p.m. His songs tell real stories from places as far-flung as Alaska’s bars to Detroit’s auto plants.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

The Galen Bundy Organ Trio played on Thursday, October 30, at 7:30 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit. The trio celebrated the tradition of the Hammond B3 organ with original compositions and jazz classics.
Cliff Bell’s

On Thursday, October 30, 2025, the Ellen Rowe Quartet featuring saxophonist Mike Sakash and guest vocalist Sunny Wilkinson played at Ann Arbor's Blue LLama Jazz Club, showcasing pieces from Rowe's new album Vinton’s Cove.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Lady Vonne, one of Detroit’s jazz greats, played at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms on Thursday, October 30, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m. She performed jazz, American standards, and R&B in the intimate club setting.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

GR Trans Foundation and GR Pride Center hosted the Cheers, Queers! casual meetup on Thursday, October 30, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lotus Brew Coffee / Dry Bar in Grand Rapids, featuring a Halloween costume contest with prizes for the top three costumes.
Lotus Brew Coffee / Dry Bar, 211 Diamond Ave SE, Grand Rapids, 49506, United States

Jared Deck, praised by Alejandro Escovedo for his powerful, beautiful voice, played at The Ark in Ann Arbor on Wednesday, October 29 at 8 p.m., with Mike Vial opening. His songs tell honest stories about Midland America.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Kam Patterson, a rising comedian from Orlando known for his high-energy stand-up, was scheduled to perform on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at The Ark in Ann Arbor, but the show was canceled due to a scheduling conflict.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

On Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 7:30 p.m., Detroit’s Cliff Bell’s hosted a unique music experiment blending ambient electronic sounds from Botanical Fortress with saxophonist Houston Patton and drummer Brian Allen.
Cliff Bell’s

Ken Kozora Quartet played at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, with sets at 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Ken blends styles from classical to electronic jazz using various instruments.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Pianist Michael Zaporski played captivating live jazz on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms. The event offered world-class jazz with no cover charge.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States
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