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Andrew Rathbun on sax and Gary Versace on keys played on Saturday, September 27, from 10:15 to 11:45 p.m. at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. The night featured deep lyricism and creative jazz interplay.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Teddy Petty & The Refugees, America’s longest touring Tom Petty tribute band, played at the Frauenthal Theater Stage in Muskegon on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at 8 p.m. They perfectly captured the spirit of Tom Petty’s greatest hits.
Frauenthal Theater Stage

Folk singer Willi Carlisle played at The Ark in Ann Arbor on Saturday, September 27, at 8 p.m. He brought a blend of traditional folk and quirky characters from his latest album, Winged Victory.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Russ Macklem, Detroit/Windsor-based trumpet player and composer, played at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. His JUNO-nominated debut album features his quintet, celebrated at the 2024 Detroit Jazz Festival.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

Sean Dobbins and his band performed two sets at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 27, at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. Dobbins, a sought-after Detroit-area jazz drummer, played alongside notable university musicians.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

The 3rd annual TRANSFUSE Night Market took place on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 5 to 10 p.m. at Fulton Street Market in Grand Rapids. This free event celebrated trans and queer artists with a lively mix of art, performances, and food vendors.
Fulton Street Market, 1145 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids, 49503, United States

On Saturday, September 27, the Saturday Market at Eastern Market in Detroit was open from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. with all sheds bustling with local produce, plants, and handcrafted goods.
Eastern Market, 2934 Russell, Detroit, 48207, United States

On Saturday, September 27, Ken Verheecke and Kati Rosenbaugh shared their art all day at The Lark Theater in Cheboygan. Ken's peaceful guitar music mixed with Kati's vibrant oil paintings for a unique theater experience.
The Lark Theater, 252 N. Huron Street, Cheboygan, MI, 49721

On Saturday, September 27, the Ramsdell Theatre in Manistee was privately rented for the entire day.
Ramsdell Theatre

John Craigie played at The Ark in Ann Arbor on Friday, September 26, at 8 p.m. His show mixed humor and heartfelt storytelling for a friendly vibe. Tickets cost $35.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

The Bee Gees' greatest hits were celebrated for one night only on Friday, September 26, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. at the Frauenthal Theater Stage in Muskegon. Classics like ‘Staying Alive’ and ‘Night Fever’ filled the air.
Frauenthal Theater Stage

Detroit drummer Nate Winn performed on Friday, September 26 at 7:30 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s, blending jazz, blues, and gospel influences.
Cliff Bell’s

Shahida Nurullah, a Detroit-born singer known for blending jazz, blues, and bossa nova, played on Friday, September 26, 2025, from 7 to 10 p.m. at Ann Arbor's Blue LLama Jazz Club. The show had set breaks and required a $25 cover charge.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Russ Macklem, the Detroit/Windsor-based trumpet player and educator, played on Friday, September 26, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms. He led one of the city's acclaimed live jazz quintets, featured recently at Detroit Jazz Festival.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

Detroit’s HAKi! played at Cliff Bell’s on Thursday, September 25, starting at 7:30 p.m. Their show mixed rhythm, groove, and a fusion of musical styles creating a lively experience.
Cliff Bell’s

Jazz vocalist Ekep Nkwelle performed on Thursday, September 25, at 7 p.m. at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. She brought her globally-honed voice to a local stage for a night of compelling jazz.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Doug Tribou from Morning Edition hosts a panel with bestselling author John U. Bacon on college sports changes, September 25, 2025, at 7 p.m., at The Ark in Ann Arbor. They discuss the NCAA’s new landscape after landmark legal shifts.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

BOLD, a support group for Black LGBTQIA+ adults, met on Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Affirmations in Ferndale. The group focuses on emotional support, resource sharing, and skill-building in a safe and inclusive space.
Affirmations Rooms 201 and 202, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220
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