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Philip Buchman Quartet

Philip Buchman Quartet played Sunday, July 6, at 5:30 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit. Philip, a recent University of Michigan grad, works with top Detroit musicians and released his first album Francesca in 2024.

Detroit

Cliff Bell’s

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Jason Janas

Jason Janas, a tap dancer from New Jersey, performed at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. There were two shows, with the second one starting at 9:30 p.m.

Detroit

Cliff Bell’s

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Organizer image · The Ark
Music & concerts

Bandits on the Run at The Ark in Ann Arbor

Bandits on the Run played a live show on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at 8 p.m. at The Ark in Ann Arbor. Their unique blend of cello, guitar, accordion, and intricate harmonies makes their gigs stand out.

Ann Arbor

The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

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Organizer image · Cliff Bell’s
Concerts

Hidden Nomination

Hidden Nomination, a genre-blending group that rose from the Blue Llama Jazz Club, played at Detroit’s Cliff Bell’s on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. Their set mixed jazz, funk, R&B, gospel, and neo-soul sounds.

Detroit

Cliff Bell’s

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Organizer image · The Ark
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Matt the Electrician

Matt the Electrician, a quirky folk/pop singer-songwriter from Austin, played at The Ark in Ann Arbor on Wednesday, July 2, at 8 p.m. Tickets were $29.

Ann Arbor

The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

8:00 PMExplore event
Cliff Monear Trio — Organizer image
Organizer image · Blue LLama Jazz Club
Music & concerts

Cliff Monear Trio

Cliff Monear's jazz trio played at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Cliff represents Steinway & Sons exclusively in Michigan's jazz scene and teaches at Wayne State University.

Ann Arbor

Blue LLama Jazz Club

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Organizer image · The Lark Theater
Music & concerts

Rhett & John

You could catch Rhett & John live at THE PLP in Cheboygan on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event was organized by The Lark Theater.

Cheboygan

THE PLP, 250 N. Huron Street, Cheboygan, MI, 49721

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Organizer image · The Ark
Music & concerts

Shawn Mullins

Shawn Mullins, a standout figure in Atlanta's indie scene, played at The Ark in Ann Arbor on Monday, June 30, 2025, celebrating the 20th anniversary of his Soul’s Core album with reimagined songs.

Ann Arbor

The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

8:00 PMExplore event
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LGBTQ+

Amazeballs Bingo (21+)

On Sunday, June 29, the Apartment Lounge in Grand Rapids hosted Amazeballs Bingo from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The beautiful Dymond Denae called the game with a couple performances, bringing fun bingo and instant games for the 21+ crowd while raising funds for the Grand Rapids Trans Foundation.

Grand Rapids

The Apartment Lounge, 33 Sheldon Ave NE, Grand Rapids, 49503, United States

6:30 PMExplore event
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Organizer image · Cliff Bell’s
Concerts

Ember Concert at Cliff Bell's

Ember, the Brooklyn trio featuring Caleb Wheeler Curtis, Noah Garabedian, and Vinnie Sperrazza, played on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at Cliff Bell's in Detroit. Their music blends jazz and improvisation, offering a creative and open experience.

Detroit

Cliff Bell’s

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Festivals & community

Byron Center Pride Festival – Break Into Your Pride

The 2nd Annual Break Into Your Pride took place on Sunday, June 29, at Break Room Therapy in Byron Center, Grand Rapids. It was a free community event celebrating identity, strength, and support, featuring local vendors, food trucks, music, and giveaways.

Grand Rapids

Break Room Therapy, 7988 Clyde Park Ave SW, Bryon Center, MI, 49315, United States

12:00 PMFree admission
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LGBTQ+

The Dunes Trans Pool Party

The Dunes Resort hosted its Third Annual Trans Pride Pool Party on Sunday, June 29, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Douglas. The event was for trans, nonbinary, gay, lesbian folks and allies, hosted by Jamie Ashby.

Grand Rapids

The Dunes Resort, 333 Blue Star Hwy, Douglas, MI, 49406, United States

11:00 AMExplore event
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Organizer image · The Lark Theater
Theatre & musicals

Lost Mary

Lost Mary, the songwriting project of Luke Martin and David Johnson III, played all day on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at The Lark Theater in Cheboygan. Their music centers on storytelling with a mix of modern and traditional folk and americana influences.

Cheboygan

The Lark Theater, 252 N. Huron Street, Cheboygan, MI, 49721

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Organizer image · The Ark
Outdoors & nature

Joe Reilly and The Community Gardeners Concert

Joe Reilly and his band, The Community Gardeners, played a special album release concert on Friday, June 27 at 8 p.m. at The Ark in Ann Arbor. The show featured blues, folk, and rock inspired by Joe’s new album Learn to Love Again.

Ann Arbor

The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

8:00 PMExplore event
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Arts & culture

Dueling Pianos

The Dueling Pianos show took place on Friday, June 27, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. at the Ramsdell Theatre in Manistee. You could enjoy an entertaining musical duel between two pianists during this special event.

Manistee

Ramsdell Theatre

7:30 PMExplore event
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Concerts

Joslyn & The Sweet Compression at Cliff Bell’s

Joslyn & The Sweet Compression, a rising neo-soul/funk band from Lexington, played Friday, June 27, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. at Detroit’s Cliff Bell’s, sharing their inspiring and emotionally rich new album Bona Fide.

Detroit

Cliff Bell’s

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LGBTQ+

Hard Case Benefit Show for GRTF at the DAAC

On Friday, June 27, Hard Case Booking held a benefit concert at the DAAC in Grand Rapids to support the Grand Rapids Trans Foundation. Several hardcore bands played, with tickets priced at $15.

Grand Rapids

The DAAC, 1553 Plainfield Ave NE, #4, Grand Rapids, 49505, United States

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Organizer image · The Ark
Music & concerts

Melissa Ferrick

Melissa Ferrick, the genre and gender-defying songwriter, played an intimate acoustic set at The Ark in Ann Arbor on Thursday, June 26, 2025, marking the 25th anniversary of her acclaimed album Everything I Need.

Ann Arbor

The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

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Behind the listings

We collect listings from public event calendars. Coverage reflects the sources processed so far, rather than every event in Michigan.

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  • Blue LLama Jazz ClubLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 11:16 PM (Detroit)
  • Blue LLama Jazz ClubLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 11:20 PM (Detroit)
  • Broadway in Detroit / ATGLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 11:15 PM (Detroit)
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  • Canton Community EventsLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 10:45 PM (Detroit)
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  • Central Michigan Athletics (SIDEARM calendar)Last successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 11:21 PM (Detroit)
  • Charles H. Wright Museum of African American HistoryLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 11:23 PM (Detroit)
  • City Institute public toursLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 11:19 PM (Detroit)
  • City of LivoniaLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 10:30 PM (Detroit)
  • Cliff Bell’sLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 11:15 PM (Detroit)
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  • Cranbrook Art MuseumLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 11:21 PM (Detroit)
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  • Detroit Historical SocietyLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 11:23 PM (Detroit)
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  • Detroit Red Wings (NHL schedule)Last successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 11:20 PM (Detroit)
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  • Detroit Symphony OrchestraLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 11:15 PM (Detroit)
  • Detroit Tigers (MLB schedule)Last successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 11:20 PM (Detroit)
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  • Dirty Dog Jazz CafeLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 11:16 PM (Detroit)
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  • Downtown BirminghamLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 11:22 PM (Detroit)
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  • Downtown FerndaleLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 11:21 PM (Detroit)
  • Eastern MarketLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 11:15 PM (Detroit)
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  • Eastern Michigan Athletics (SIDEARM calendar)Last successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 11:21 PM (Detroit)
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  • Flint Institute of Music (Capitol, Whiting, Flint Rep)Last successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 11:17 PM (Detroit)
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  • Fox Theatre (313 Presents show pages)Last successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 11:17 PM (Detroit)
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  • Grand Rapids Trans FoundationLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 11:15 PM (Detroit)
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  • M1 ConcourseLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 11:22 PM (Detroit)
  • Macomb Center for the Performing ArtsLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 11:17 PM (Detroit)
  • Marquee Arts: Michigan Theater and State TheatreLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 11:18 PM (Detroit)
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  • Michigan Athletics (SIDEARM calendar)Last successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 11:21 PM (Detroit)
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  • MotorCity WineLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 11:21 PM (Detroit)
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  • Oakland University Athletics (SIDEARM calendar)Last successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 11:21 PM (Detroit)
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  • Packard Proving Grounds Historic SiteLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 11:21 PM (Detroit)
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  • Planet Ant TheatreLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 11:17 PM (Detroit)
  • Players Guild of DearbornLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 11:17 PM (Detroit)
  • Preservation Detroit toursLast successful source check: Oct 24, 2026, 11:02 PM (Detroit) · Check awaiting retry
  • Pure Detroit (Fisher Building tours)Last successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 11:19 PM (Detroit)
  • Ramsdell TheatreLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 11:16 PM (Detroit)
  • Ramsdell TheatreLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 11:20 PM (Detroit)
  • Redford TheatreLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 11:15 PM (Detroit)
  • Redford Theatre (Veezi sessions)Last successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 11:18 PM (Detroit)
  • Ridgedale PlayersLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 11:17 PM (Detroit)
  • River Raisin Centre for the ArtsLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 11:17 PM (Detroit)
  • Royal Oak Downtown EventsLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 11:30 PM (Detroit)
  • Royal Oak Farmers MarketLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 10:30 PM (Detroit)
  • Royal Oak Music TheatreLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 11:31 PM (Detroit)
  • Saint Andrew's HallLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 11:21 PM (Detroit)
  • Saint John's ResortLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 11:30 PM (Detroit)
  • Senate TheaterLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 11:15 PM (Detroit)
  • Soaring Eagle Casino & ResortLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 11:16 PM (Detroit)
  • Source BooksellersLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 11:22 PM (Detroit)
  • Stagecrafters at the Baldwin TheatreLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 11:16 PM (Detroit)
  • The ArkLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 10:45 PM (Detroit)
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  • The Berman Center for the Performing ArtsLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 11:30 PM (Detroit)
  • The Dunes ResortLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 11:15 PM (Detroit)
  • The Encore Musical Theatre CompanyLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 11:18 PM (Detroit)
  • The Fillmore DetroitLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 11:21 PM (Detroit)
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  • The Token LoungeLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 11:21 PM (Detroit)
  • The Village Theater at Cherry HillLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 11:17 PM (Detroit)
  • Tibbits Opera HouseLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 11:18 PM (Detroit)
  • University Musical Society (UMS)Last successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 11:19 PM (Detroit)
  • Wayne State Athletics (SIDEARM calendar)Last successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 11:21 PM (Detroit)
  • Wayne State University Theatre and DanceLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 11:21 PM (Detroit)
  • WDET Metro Events GuideLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 11:00 PM (Detroit)
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  • Wharton Center for Performing ArtsLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 11:18 PM (Detroit)
  • Wheelhouse Detroit public bike toursLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 11:19 PM (Detroit)
  • Williamston TheatreLast successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 11:17 PM (Detroit)
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