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Paul Vornhagen, a six-time Detroit Music Awards-winning jazz saxophonist and flutist, played a live set on Friday, November 7, at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. The music ran for one hour starting at 5:01 p.m.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

From November 7 to December 14, you could see works by Onekama area artists all under one roof at the Ramsdell Theatre in Manistee. The artists’ reception was held Friday, November 7, from 5 to 7 p.m. and was free to attend.
Ramsdell Theatre

The Rebel Eves, a trio of award-winning Michigan songwriters, played at The Ark in Ann Arbor on Thursday, November 6, at 8 p.m. Their rich three-part harmonies and honest storytelling captured the audience’s attention.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Damon Terrell, a Detroit-born multi-instrumentalist and inspiring songwriter, played at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit on Thursday, November 6, at 7:30 p.m. His show mixed funk, jazz, rock, blues, and Latin influences.
Cliff Bell’s

Charlie Hunter performed with his trio on Thursday, November 6, at 7 p.m. at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. He’s known for playing a custom eight-string guitar that lets him cover both bass and guitar parts simultaneously.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

The Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center hosted a virtual writing group on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 6:45 p.m. in Ferndale. Participants shared projects and exchanged ideas for about an hour.
Affirmations

Dr. Professor Leonard King, an iconic jazz drummer and bandleader, played live on Thursday, November 6, at 6 p.m. at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms. His decades of experience filled the evening with jazz history and mastery.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

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

On Thursday, November 6, 2025, GR Trans Foundation and GR Pride Center hosted “Cheers, Queers!” at Vivant Brewery in Grand Rapids, a welcoming meet & greet for West Michigan’s trans and queer community from 6 to 9 p.m.
Vivant Brewery + Spirits, 925 Cherry St SE, Grand Rapids, 49506, United States

S. G. Goodman, with her distinctive blend of folk and rock from Western Kentucky, played at The Ark in Ann Arbor on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 8 p.m. She performed songs from her new album Planting by the Signs, inspired by nature and human connection.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

On Wednesday, November 5, 2025, Russ Macklem's Detroit Quintet played at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit at 7:30 p.m., delivering original jazz tunes with vibes reminiscent of the early 1960s. Musicians joining the jam session got in free.
Cliff Bell’s

Jean Wilson & Friends played jazz standards on Wednesday, November 5, at 7 p.m. at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. This group of seasoned career musicians performs at fine venues around southeast Michigan.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

On Wednesday, November 5, 2025, Michael Zaporski played live jazz piano at Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. with no cover charge. He filled the night with captivating jazz melodies.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

Whole New Worlds, a queer fantasy book club, met on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Affirmations Board Room in Ferndale. It was a space for queer folks to read and discuss fantasy literature together.
Affirmations Board Room, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220

Evelyn’s Midtown Kitchen hosted a cooking class on Wednesday, November 5 at 6 p.m. in Detroit’s Eastern Market Shed 5, teaching how to make lobster ravioli in a lush cognac cream sauce. Participants learned to make pasta dough from scratch while cooking together in small teams.
Eastern Market, Shed 5, 2810 Russell St., Detroit, MI, 48207

On Wednesday, November 5, 2025, Ederique Goudia led a dinner series at Eastern Market in Detroit to teach the basics of food business finances.
Eastern Market, Shed 5, 2810 Russell St., Detroit, MI, 48207

On Wednesday, November 5, the GR Trans Foundation hosted a walk-in day from 1 to 5 p.m. in Grand Rapids for ordering gender-affirming products. The event was free and served people on a first-come, first-served basis.
GR Trans Foundation, 343 Atlas Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506, United States

Hot Tuna, the legendary American blues rock band, played on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 8 p.m. at The Ark in Ann Arbor. After decades of evolving their sound with fresh energy and improvisation, their shows remain a special experience for fans of blues and rock.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
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