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Arts & culture
The Art of the Tattoo
The Art of the Tattoo exhibit opened on Friday, May 8 at noon at Ramsdell Theatre in Manistee, running until June 5. It explored how tattoos tell personal stories and emotions through art.
Manistee
Ramsdell Theatre
12:00 PMFree admission
LGBTQ+
Miss Gay Michigan America Weekend
Miss Gay Michigan America Weekend took place from Friday to Sunday, May 8-10, 2026, at Dunes Resort in Douglas. The weekend featured a Friday night drag show and the pageant on Saturday at the Tea Deck, celebrating glamour and talent.
Douglas
Dunes Resort, 333 Blue Star Highway, Douglas, MI, 49406, United States
All dayFree admission
Concerts
For Pete’s Sake: Pete Seeger Birthday Concert
The For Pete’s Sake: Pete Seeger Birthday Concert took place on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 8 p.m. at The Ark in Ann Arbor. The event celebrated the life and songs of Pete Seeger with many performers sharing his music.
Ann Arbor
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
8:00 PMExplore event
Concerts
Wyatt Forhan at Cliff Bell’s
Wyatt Forhan, a versatile jazz artist, played two shows on Thursday, May 7, at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. at Detroit's Cliff Bell’s. He blends jazz, soul, and hip-hop influences in his energetic and expressive performance.
Detroit
Cliff Bell’s
7:30 PMExplore event
Music & concerts
Blou Reed
Blou Reed played two sets on Thursday, May 7, at 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. They bring a mix of funk inspired by Roy Hargrove and Endea Owens with the groove of The Jazz Messengers.
Ann Arbor
Blue LLama Jazz Club
7:00 PMExplore event
LGBTQ+
Writing Group
Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center hosted a virtual writing group on Thursday, May 7, at 6:45 p.m. in Ferndale, where writers shared projects and sparked ideas together.
Ferndale
Affirmations
6:45 PMFree admission
Music & concerts
Tosha Owens
Award-winning Detroit singer Tosha Owens played a show on Thursday, May 7, from 6 p.m. at Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms. She blends blues, rock, funk, and R&B in a signature style.
Grosse Pointe Farms
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States
6:00 PMExplore event
LGBTQ+
Trans Men's/Masc Lounge
Affirmations and Stand With Trans held a community support event on Thursday, May 7, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Affirmations in Ferndale for trans men and masc folks to connect and find support.
Ferndale
Affirmations Rooms 201 and 202, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220
6:00 PMFree admission
LGBTQ+
“Cheers, Queers!” Happy Hour in Grand Rapids
On Thursday, May 7, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m., the GR Trans Foundation and GR Pride Center hosted a casual meet-up for West Michigan’s trans and queer community at Vivant Brewery in Grand Rapids. Free and open to attendees 18 and older.
Grand Rapids
Vivant Brewery + Spirits, 925 Cherry St SE, Grand Rapids, 49506, United States
6:00 PMFree admission
Music & concerts
Mark Erelli
Mark Erelli, a folk music veteran, played at The Ark in Ann Arbor on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 8 p.m. He showcased his latest album Spring Green, reflecting on vulnerability and renewal.
Ann Arbor
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
8:00 PMExplore event
Music & concerts
Gabrielle Cavassa
Gabrielle Cavassa performed on Wednesday, May 6, at 7 p.m. at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor, showcasing her distinctive jazz vocals shaped by Bay Area and New Orleans influences.
Ann Arbor
Blue LLama Jazz Club
7:00 PMExplore event
Concerts
Swing Syndicate Jazz Lab
The Swing Syndicate, one of Detroit’s most powerful Big Bands, played at Cliff Bell’s on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 7 p.m., joined by a local high school jazz band for an energetic night of traditional jazz. After the sets, an open jam session brought local musicians together.
Detroit
Cliff Bell’s
7:00 PMExplore event
Music & concerts
The GUD Band
The GUD Band played at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, starting at 6:30 p.m. They brought a lively blend of soulful sounds, blues, and jazz to the stage.
Grosse Pointe Farms
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States
6:30 PMExplore event
Sports & fitness
Stonewall Run Club
The Stonewall Run Club's community run took place Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., starting at Affirmations in Ferndale. Runners followed either a 5K or 10K route, ending biweekly at Soho or Sidecar Slider Bar for some social time.
Ferndale
Affirmations
6:30 PMExplore event
LGBTQ+
Whole New Worlds: A Queer Fantasy Book Club
The queer fantasy book club met at the Affirmations Board Room in Ferndale on Wednesday, May 6, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. It aimed to show queer people they belong in all worlds and spaces.
Ferndale
Affirmations Board Room, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220
6:30 PMFree admission
Music & concerts
Mama’s Broke
Mama’s Broke, a powerful duo known for blending haunting harmonies with vigorous instrumentals, played on Tuesday, May 5 at 8 p.m. at The Ark in Ann Arbor. Their style draws from their Canadian roots, creating a unique mix of traditional and modern sounds.
Ann Arbor
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
8:00 PMExplore event
Food & markets
Evelyn’s Midtown Kitchen – Taco Tuesday
Evelyn’s Midtown Kitchen hosted a hands-on Mexican cooking class for couples on Tuesday, May 5, at 6 p.m. at Eastern Market's Shed 5 in Detroit. The event focused on making carne asada street tacos and other Mexican favorites in a lively, shared kitchen experience.
Detroit
Eastern Market, Shed 5, 2810 Russell St., Detroit, MI, 48207
6:00 PMExplore event
Family fun
Dungeons & Dragons – Teen Campaign
Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center in Ferndale hosted a Dungeons & Dragons campaign for high school teens (ages 14–18) on Tuesday, May 5, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The westmarches-style game invited players into a world of adventure.
Ferndale
Affirmations Intergenerational Community Room, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220
5:30 PMFree admission
Behind the listings
We collect listings from public event calendars. Coverage reflects the sources processed so far, rather than every event in Michigan.
- 313 PresentsLast successful source check: Sep 26, 2026, 6:45 AM (Detroit)
- Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community CenterLast successful source check: Sep 26, 2026, 6:30 AM (Detroit)
- Blue LLama Jazz ClubLast successful source check: Sep 26, 2026, 7:00 AM (Detroit)
- Broadway in Detroit / ATGLast successful source check: Sep 26, 2026, 6:46 AM (Detroit)
- Canton Community CalendarLast successful source check: Sep 26, 2026, 6:45 AM (Detroit)
- Canton Community EventsLast successful source check: Sep 26, 2026, 6:45 AM (Detroit)
- Canton Farmers MarketLast successful source check: Sep 26, 2026, 6:45 AM (Detroit)
- Canton Village TheaterLast successful source check: Sep 26, 2026, 6:45 AM (Detroit)
- City of LivoniaLast successful source check: Sep 26, 2026, 6:45 AM (Detroit)
- Cliff Bell’sLast successful source check: Sep 26, 2026, 6:46 AM (Detroit)
- Detroit City FC home scheduleLast successful source check: Sep 26, 2026, 6:46 AM (Detroit)
- Detroit Film Theatre / DIAAwaiting first import · Check awaiting retry
- Detroit OperaLast successful source check: Sep 26, 2026, 6:45 AM (Detroit)
- Detroit Symphony OrchestraAwaiting first import · Check awaiting retry
- Dirty Dog Jazz CafeLast successful source check: Sep 26, 2026, 7:00 AM (Detroit)
- Downtown Detroit PartnershipLast successful source check: Sep 24, 2026, 1:13 PM (Detroit) · Check awaiting retry
- Eastern MarketLast successful source check: Sep 26, 2026, 6:30 AM (Detroit)
- Ford FieldLast successful source check: Sep 26, 2026, 6:45 AM (Detroit)
- Grand Rapids Trans FoundationLast successful source check: Sep 26, 2026, 6:30 AM (Detroit)
- Happening @ MichiganAwaiting first import · Check awaiting retry
- Michigan Technological UniversityLast successful source check: Sep 26, 2026, 6:45 AM (Detroit)
- MOCAD live calendarLast successful source check: Sep 26, 2026, 6:46 AM (Detroit)
- Ramsdell TheatreLast successful source check: Sep 26, 2026, 7:00 AM (Detroit)
- Redford TheatreLast successful source check: Sep 26, 2026, 6:30 AM (Detroit)
- Royal Oak Downtown EventsLast successful source check: Sep 26, 2026, 6:45 AM (Detroit)
- Royal Oak Farmers MarketLast successful source check: Sep 26, 2026, 6:45 AM (Detroit)
- Senate TheaterLast successful source check: Sep 26, 2026, 6:46 AM (Detroit)
- Soaring Eagle Casino & ResortLast successful source check: Sep 26, 2026, 7:00 AM (Detroit)
- The ArkLast successful source check: Sep 26, 2026, 7:30 AM (Detroit)
- The Dunes ResortAwaiting first import · Check awaiting retry
- The Lark TheaterLast successful source check: Sep 26, 2026, 7:00 AM (Detroit)
- WDET Metro Events GuideLast successful source check: Sep 26, 2026, 6:45 AM (Detroit)
- Zal Gaz GrottoLast successful source check: Sep 26, 2026, 7:00 AM (Detroit)