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DJ Keller Shaw spun tracks on Friday, June 5, 2026, from 9 p.m. to midnight at The Nightclub + Main Bar in Douglas. It was a chill, free LGBTQ event to kick off the weekend right.
The Nightclub + Main Bar, Nightclub open every weekend year-round • Main Bar open seven days a week in season

Chris Smither, the master of acoustic blues, played at The Ark in Ann Arbor on Friday, June 5, 2026, at 8 p.m. The legendary guitarist captivated the audience with his unique fingerpicking style and rhythmic foot tapping.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

The Spectral Silhouette radio show, an award-winning original audio drama blending laughs, murder, and ghosts with music by the Black and Blue Hearts, aired Friday, June 5, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at the Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts in Manistee.
Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, 101 Maple Street, Manistee, MI, 49660, United States

Rafael Leafar, a Detroit-based multi-instrumentalist blending jazz and other genres, played at Cliff Bell’s on Friday, June 5, at 7:30 p.m. The event had two shows: doors opened at 5 p.m. for dinner, with the first show starting at 7:30 p.m. and the second at 9:30 p.m.
Cliff Bell’s

Award-winning jazz trumpeter and vocalist Matt Von Roderick performed on Friday, June 5, at 7 p.m. at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor, accompanied by Robert Hurst and Kenny Werner. The show featured two sets for jazz fans.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Jazz musician Karim Gideon's tribute concert took place on Friday, June 5, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms. The event highlighted his musical journey and mentor influences along with his ensemble collaborations.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

On Friday, June 5, Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center hosted Pride + Paddle at Paddle & Par in Ferndale, featuring pickleball, a drag show, and food specials from 6 to 8 p.m.
Paddle & Par

Evelyn’s Midtown Kitchen held a Venetian-themed cooking class on Friday, June 5, at 6 p.m. in Detroit’s Eastern Market Shed 5, where couples prepared lamb polpette and squid ink risotto together.
Eastern Market, Shed 5, 2810 Russell St., Detroit, MI, 48207

Amanda Jane played live at The PLP in Cheboygan on Friday, June 5, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. It was a nice spot for some live music that evening.
THE PLP, 250 N. Huron Street, Cheboygan, MI, 49721

Dunes Resort hosted Varsity Weekend in Douglas from June 5 to 7, 2026. It was a celebration of sports, team spirit, and lively weekend fun with free access all along.
Dunes Resort, 333 Blue Star Highway, Douglas, MI, 49406, United States

Out Loud Comedy GR celebrated queer voices with three nights of stand-up and improv at The Comedy Project in Grand Rapids on June 5 and 6. Proceeds from this pride event supported the Grand Rapids Trans Foundation.
The Comedy Project, 540 Leonard St NW B, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504, United States

Al Bettis, a heartfelt acoustic guitarist and songwriter, and Kyler Wilkins (Ki5), Ann Arbor's musical maestro, performed with vocalist Aviva Match on Thursday, June 4, at 8 p.m. at The Ark in Ann Arbor. Part of the VOICES series, the artists shared their journeys and soulful sounds.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Leafar Village, the project of Detroit jazz multi-instrumentalist Rafael Leafar, played on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s. Dinner was available before the show, and tickets were $25.
Cliff Bell’s

Edmar Castaneda, a Latin Grammy-nominated jazz harpist, played June 4, Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. The show highlighted his unique harp skills, blending jazz traditions with his Colombian roots.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

The Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center held a virtual writing group meeting on Thursday, June 4, at 6:45 p.m. in Ferndale, where writers shared current projects and sparked inspiration.
Affirmations

Karim Gideon's tribute concert took place on Thursday, June 4, at 6 p.m. at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms. The event celebrated the jazz trumpeter's life and collaborations with renowned musicians.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center and Stand With Trans hosted the Trans Men’s/Masc Lounge on Thursday, June 4, 2026, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Ferndale at Affirmations Rooms 201 and 202. It was a safe space for trans men and trans masc folks to find support and build community.
Affirmations Rooms 201 and 202, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220

On Thursday, June 4, the GR Trans Foundation and GR Pride Center hosted “Cheers, Queers!” at Vivant Brewery in Grand Rapids from 6 to 9 p.m. It was a casual hangout for West Michigan’s trans and queer folks to reconnect or meet new people.
Vivant Brewery + Spirits, 925 Cherry St SE, Grand Rapids, 49506, United States
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