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His Majesty's Shanty Choir gives its first-ever concert on Wednesday, November 11, at 8 p.m. in the Forestry Atrium in Houghton, presented by Michigan Technological University. Expect songs from the sea, some sung, some with live instruments.
Forestry Atrium

Hiss Golden Messenger, the Americana project led by North Carolina songwriter M.C. Taylor, plays The Ark in Ann Arbor on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 8 p.m. Warm, introspective songs blending folk, country, soul, and gospel. Tickets $29; website/phone show all-in pricing with MUTO fee, or buy in person at The Ark with no added fees. VIP package available.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Kickstand Productions brings Surely Tempo (Santa Ana, CA indie/garage/alternative) with Dogs With Hats on Wednesday, November 11, at 8 p.m. at PJ's Lager House in Detroit. Raw West Coast guitars in a tight room; $18 advance, $20 at the door.
PJ's Lager House

Michigan Technological University's Student Leadership and Involvement office screens We Don't Haze on Wednesday, November 11, at 8 p.m. in Fisher 135 in Houghton. A discussion workshop on hazing prevention follows, open to registered student organizations.
Fisher 135

Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort in Mount Pleasant hosts the Fabulous 50+ Club on Thursday, November 12, from 7 a.m. to 11:55 p.m., with offers meant for 50+ Access Club members.
Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort

Science takes the stage for students: the Kate the Chemist student matinee is at Midland Center for the Arts, 1801 West Saint Andrews Road in Midland, on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 10 a.m.. As the name says, Kate the chemist is the star, and this showing is set up for school audiences.
Midland Center for the Arts

The Grosse Pointe War Memorial leads a 90-minute history tour of the Alger House on Thursday, November 12, at 10 a.m. at The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms. You'll hear the stories of a mansion with nearly a century of history, in a small group.
The War Memorial

The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History hosts a jewelry-making workshop on Thursday, November 12, from 1 to 4 p.m. in Detroit. You'll make your own necklace, bracelet, or earrings, and it's free with registration.
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History

Fjord screens on Thursday, November 12, at 3:50 p.m. at the State Theatre in Ann Arbor, presented by Marquee Arts.
State Theatre

Live music, a fashion showcase, local vendors and food fill Detroit Shipping Company in Detroit on Thursday, November 12, from 5 to 9 p.m. Admission is free, with VIP tickets at $15.
Detroit Shipping Company

The Detroit Historical Society opens the Detroit Historical Museum in Detroit for a free evening on Thursday, November 12, from 5 to 8 p.m., part of its Quad Anniversary celebration. Admission is free.
Detroit Historical Museum

Live music performance by TY Parkin and Flatbreads at the Lark Lounge in Cheboygan.
The Lark Lounge, 252 N. Huron Street, Cheboygan, MI, 49721

Marquee Arts presents Voices of Dissent on Thursday, November 12, at 5:30 p.m. at the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor. The evening celebrates 250 years of a people's history of the United States, and admission is free.
Michigan Theater

Bassist Nick Sample pays tribute to his father, Joe Sample, on Thursday, November 12, at 6 p.m. at Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms. Expect Crusaders hits alongside lesser-known pieces.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

Human Connection is on the calendar at The Village Theater at Cherry Hill, 50400 Cherry Hill Road in Canton, on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 6 p.m.. It's a single date, so if the name speaks to you, save it now.
The Village Theater at Cherry Hill

Michigan State volleyball hosts Purdue on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 6 p.m. at Breslin Center in East Lansing. Ticket info is on msuspartans.com, Michigan State’s official athletics site.
Breslin Center

Edsel & Eleanor Ford House hosts November’s Trivia Night on Thursday, November 12, at 6 p.m. at Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores, in the Jensen/Kahn Rooms. A relaxed team trivia night with wide-ranging topics; come solo or with friends, teams max out at six.
Ford House

Jeremy Dimick, the Detroit Historical Society's Director of Collections & Curatorial, gives a talk on a century of Red Wings history on Thursday, November 12, at 6 p.m. at the Dearborn Heights Library's John F. Kennedy Jr. Branch. It's free.
Dearborn Heights Library - John F. Kennedy Jr. Branch
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