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The Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center held its latest virtual writing group session on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 6:45 p.m. in Ferndale. Writers connected through conversation and idea-sharing after registering to join.
Affirmations

Duane Parham, the smooth jazz, gospel, and R&B saxophone legend, played on Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 6 p.m. at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms. Expect Motor City vibes and inspiring tunes.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

Gilda’s Club Metro Detroit and Affirmations hosted a free yoga class followed by a vegan and gluten-free dinner on Thursday, October 16, at 6 p.m. in Ferndale's Affirmations Intergenerational Community Room.
Affirmations Intergenerational Community Room, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220

Affirmations and Stand With Trans partnered to hold a support and community meetup for trans men and masc folks on Thursday, October 16, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Ferndale.
Affirmations Rooms 201 and 202, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220

25-year-old singer-songwriter Cole Chaney played at The Ark in Ann Arbor on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, debuting his latest album In the Shadow of the Mountain. His sound blends Appalachian folk and '90s rock influences in a fresh way.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Kenji Lee, a Japanese-American multi-instrumentalist and improviser, played two sets on Wednesday, October 15, at 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. Fans enjoyed a night of jazz and creative music from a local and national standout.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Michael Zaporski, the acclaimed pianist, played live at the Dirty Dog Jazz Café in Grosse Pointe Farms on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. World-class live jazz and a relaxed vibe at the iconic club with no cover charge.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center staff and leadership hosted a casual gathering at Como’s Restaurant in Ferndale on Wednesday, October 15, from 6 to 8 p.m., featuring pizza, drinks, and community connection.
Como’s Restaurant, 22812 Woodward Ave #100, Ferndale

Evelyn’s Midtown Kitchen held a fresh pasta cooking class on Wednesday, October 15, at 6 p.m. at Eastern Market Shed 5 in Detroit, where participants made classic Roman pasta dishes paired with Italian wines.
Eastern Market, Shed 5, 2810 Russell St., Detroit, MI, 48207

The GR Trans Foundation held its "Gender Junk" walk-in day on Wednesday, October 15, from 1 to 5 p.m. in Grand Rapids, where you could order free gender-affirming products like bras, binders, tuck underwear, and more.
GR Trans Foundation, 343 Atlas Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506, United States

Gretchen Pleuss and Annie Bacon played at The Ark in Ann Arbor on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 8 p.m. They delivered a rich mix of folk-rock and Americana sounds on stage.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

The GR Trans Foundation office in Grand Rapids was closed on Monday, October 13, for Indigenous Peoples' Day.
GR Trans Foundation, 343 Atlas Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506, United States

Shawn Phillips, a legendary guitar teacher and songwriter, played on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. at The Ark in Ann Arbor. His concert brought the sound of a full symphony orchestra live, solo and in real time.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Firas Zreik, kanun virtuoso and composer, played two sets at 6 and 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 12, at Ann Arbor's Blue LLama Jazz Club. The Palestine-born, New York-based artist blended maqam tradition with innovative, improvisational jazz sounds.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Louis M. Jones III, a dynamic drummer and composer, played at Detroit’s Cliff Bell’s on Sunday, October 12, at 5:30 p.m. He’s a rising star rooted deeply in Detroit’s jazz legacy.
Cliff Bell’s

Michigan Humane’s 36th Purrfect Bow Wow Brunch took place Sunday, October 12, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Eastern Market's Shed 5 in Detroit. It celebrated Michigan Humane's impact and honored supporters who make their work possible.
Eastern Market, Shed 5, 2810 Russell St., Detroit, MI, 48207

Echoes of Pink Floyd, the Midwest's top Pink Floyd tribute band, played on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 8 p.m. at Muskegon's Frauenthal Theater Stage, featuring a full laser light show and exceptional musicianship.
Frauenthal Theater Stage

Singer-songwriter Vienna Teng played at The Ark in Ann Arbor on Saturday, October 11, 2025, unveiling her new mashup songs titled We’ve Got You—her first new music in over a decade. The performance highlighted her innovative blend of indie-pop and chamber folk.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
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