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Artemis, the modern jazz quintet led by pianist and composer Renée Rosnes, played on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Ann Arbor’s Blue LLama Jazz Club. The band is known for its powerhouse sound and has won Group of the Year three times.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

The Miss Gay Michigan America performers gathered at The Nightclub + Main Bar in Douglas on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 7 p.m. for an evening full of elegance and energy, offering a chance to meet the contestants.
The Nightclub + Main Bar, Nightclub open every weekend year-round • Main Bar open seven days a week in season

Tosha Owens, a multiple award-winning singer born and raised in Detroit, played a unique blend of blues, rock, funk, and R&B on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms. Her gritty and soulful style stood out in a memorable show.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

The Fiber Arts Group met on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Affirmations Board Room in Ferndale to knit, crochet, and sew together. It was a welcoming space to share inspiration and projects with others.
Affirmations Board Room, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220

TransParent is a support group for parents and caregivers of gender-expansive children, held Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Affirmations center in Ferndale, offering connection and confidence-building.
Affirmations Rooms 204 and 205, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220

Evelyn’s Midtown Kitchen held a hands-on chocolate workshop on Saturday, May 9, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Eastern Market’s Shed 5 in Detroit. Participants learned to craft artisanal truffles and heart-shaped chocolate mousse cups in a technical, fun session.
Eastern Market, Shed 5, 2810 Russell St., Detroit, MI, 48207

Five-time Grammy® nominee Justin Roberts played on Saturday, May 9, at 11 a.m. at The Ark in Ann Arbor. He brought songs from his latest album, Space Cadet, for kids and families to enjoy.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Evelyn’s Midtown Kitchen held a technical French macaron baking class on Saturday, May 9, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Eastern Market Shed 5 in Detroit. The session focused on crafting delicate Mother’s Day macarons in soft pastel colors to celebrate the occasion.
Eastern Market, Shed 5, 2810 Russell St., Detroit, MI, 48207

MCP held auditions for the musical Annie on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts in Manistee. Everyone was welcome to try out.
Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, 101 Maple Street, Manistee, MI, 49660, United States

Eastern Market Partnership held the Saturday Market on Saturday, May 9, from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Eastern Market in Detroit, featuring local farmers, florists, and artisans selling their goods.
Eastern Market, 2934 Russell, Detroit, 48207, United States

The Miss Gay America Michigan Meet and Greet happened on Friday, May 8, 2026, at 9 p.m. at The Nightclub + Main Bar in Douglas. It was a chance to meet and mingle with the queens before their stage show.
The Nightclub + Main Bar, Nightclub open every weekend year-round • Main Bar open seven days a week in season

The legendary RFD Boys played at The Ark in Ann Arbor on Friday, May 8 at 8 p.m. You could experience one of Michigan’s classic bluegrass bands known for their unique humor and stellar musicianship, captivating audiences for over fifty years.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Sam Beam, the singer-songwriter behind Iron & Wine, played at the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor on Friday, May 8, at 8 p.m. He brought his iconic indie-folk sound, in a concert organized by The Ark.
Michigan Theater, 603 East Liberty, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Chris Codish, one of Metro Detroit's most sought-after keyboardists, played a mix of jazz, funk, and blues at Cliff Bell’s on Friday, May 8, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.
Cliff Bell’s

Russ Macklem, trumpeter, composer and educator, performed with his quintet on Friday, May 8, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor during the Detroit Jazz Festival. The show featured two sets at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Detroit-born Tosha Owens performed at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms on Friday, May 8, 2026, starting at 6:30 p.m. She’s known for blending blues, rock, funk, and R&B with a unique style and strong stage presence.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

On Friday, May 8, LGBTQIA2S+ high schoolers aged 14-18 gathered from 6 to 9 p.m. at Affirmations' Lower Level Atrium in Ferndale for a themed event called "Over the Rainbow," where they could express themselves freely without formal dress requirements.
Affirmations Lower Level Atrium, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220

Evelyn’s Midtown Kitchen hosted a French cooking class on Friday, May 8, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Eastern Market's Shed 5 in Detroit, guiding small groups through searing cod and making lavender crème brûlée.
Eastern Market, Shed 5, 2810 Russell St., Detroit, MI, 48207
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