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Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center hosted a community conversation on Friday, May 15, from 7 to 9 p.m. in Ferndale, focusing on Black, PoC, trans, SWer, disabled, and chronically ill voices.
Affirmations

Michael Zaporski, a pianist blending American jazz with West African rhythms, played on Friday, May 15, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms. His music features rich improvisation and deep jazz tradition.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

Evelyn’s Midtown Kitchen hosted a hands-on cooking class on Friday, May 15, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Eastern Market Shed 5 in Detroit, blending Hawaiian and Japanese flavors. You learned to make misoyaki butterfish and a bright yuzu panna cotta.
Eastern Market, Shed 5, 2810 Russell St., Detroit, MI, 48207

The Kerrytown Stompers played at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor on Friday, May 15, 2026, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. They brought early jazz hits from 1917 to 1940 that got everyone moving.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Hoedown Weekend was held from Friday, May 15 through Sunday, May 17, 2026, at the Dunes Resort in Douglas, MI. The event featured country music and energetic line dancing, including the season’s first country-themed Tea Dance, welcoming both experienced dancers and newcomers to join the fun.
Dunes Resort, 333 Blue Star Highway, Douglas, MI, 49406, United States

Joe Pernice, the singer-songwriter known for three decades of melodic and emotionally rich songs, played on Thursday, May 14, at 8 p.m. at The Ark in Ann Arbor.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Detroit's Signal Quartet played two sets on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. at Ann Arbor's Blue LLama Jazz Club. The four-piece band stood out with their unique improvisations and fresh compositions.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

BOLD, a support group for Black LGBTQIA+ adults, met on Thursday, May 14, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Affirmations in Ferndale. It offered emotional support and resources in an inclusive, trauma-informed environment.
Affirmations Rooms 201 and 202, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220

Michael Zaporski, a pianist known for blending West African rhythms with American jazz traditions, performed with his group FutureVisions on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

The GR Trans Foundation celebrated a decade of meaningful service to the local trans community at The Revel Center in Grand Rapids on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 6 p.m. The night included live music, performances, raffle prizes, and upscale food and drinks—definitely a memorable evening.
The Revel Center, 1535 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, 49505, United States

On Wednesday, May 13, 2026, The Ark in Ann Arbor hosted an open stage where performers got eight minutes or two songs to show their music to a supportive audience starting at 8 p.m.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Leo Kottke’s show at The Ark in Ann Arbor on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 8 p.m. was canceled due to illness.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Houston Patton played a jazz concert at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, starting at 7:30 p.m., with a second show at 9:30 p.m. He's a rising saxophonist in Detroit's jazz scene who released his debut album in 2024.
Cliff Bell’s

Jazz guitarist Randy Napoleon, raised in Ann Arbor, played at the Blue LLama Jazz Club on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, starting at 7 p.m. He shared an evening of passionate guitar jazz blending tradition and fresh sounds.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Detroit's popular live band The GUD Band played on Wednesday, May 13, at 6:30 p.m. at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms. They mix soul, blues, and jazz into their unique sound.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

The Stonewall Run Club, organized by Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center, took place on Wednesday, May 13, starting at 6:30 p.m. in Ferndale, offering a 5k or 10k route for community fun and fitness.
Affirmations

On Wednesday, May 13, Evelyn’s Midtown Kitchen held a hands-on cooking class at Eastern Market’s Shed 5 in Detroit where participants learned to cook classic Chinese dishes like honey sesame chicken, lucky lo mein noodles, wok fried rice, and Chinese almond cookies.
Eastern Market, Shed 5, 2810 Russell St., Detroit, MI, 48207

Davina Sowers and her band, the Vagabonds, played on Tuesday, May 12 at 8 p.m. at The Ark in Ann Arbor. Their music channels influences from Fats Domino to Aretha Franklin in high-energy live shows.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
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