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The Detroit Jazz Project led by Mark Hershberger played sets at 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. Known for collaborations with Motown and jazz legends, the group offered a memorable jazz experience.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Detroit’s The GUD Band played the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms on Wednesday, April 29, delivering a high-energy mix of soul, blues, and jazz starting at 6:30 p.m. Their blend of R&B, funk, gospel, and modern hits kept the crowd moving.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

Stonewall Run Club met on Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. starting from Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center in Ferndale, running 5K or 10K routes around the neighborhood. After the run, participants met at Soho or Sidecar Slider Bar for drinks and socializing.
Affirmations

Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center held their monthly meetup on Wednesday, April 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Como’s Restaurant in Ferndale, where folks gathered to watch episodes, play games, and enjoy queer nostalgia together.
Affirmations

Gráinne Hunt, an Irish queer nu-folk singer-songwriter, performed with drummer and vocalist Jules Stewart on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 8 p.m. at The Ark in Ann Arbor. Their set delivered intimate, powerful harmonies and storytelling. The show was free, with donations accepted for Food Gatherers.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

At Queer Connect on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m., come hang out and meet potential collaborators or clients at Affirmations LGBT+ Community Center in Ferndale. The event is free and offers complimentary cocktails and mocktails.
Affirmations

Eastern Market's annual summer Tuesday Market took place on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Detroit’s Eastern Market. It featured local vendors, health and wellness activities, with free yoga and Zumba classes in Shed 3.
Eastern Market, 2934 Russell, Detroit, 48207, United States

Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center hosted a free, safe space for LGBTQ+ Arabs and Arab Americans in Metro Detroit on Monday, April 27, 2026, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. to share stories and build community in a hybrid setting.
Affirmations Rooms 204 and 205, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220

On Monday, April 27, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Eastern Market’s Shed 5 hosted a free ServSafe Manager training and certification exam, sponsored by Detroit at Work.
Eastern Market, Shed 5, 2810 Russell St., Detroit, MI, 48207

Martini Mondays at Dunes Resort in Douglas on Monday, April 27, 2026, all day at The Nightclub + Main Bar. Enjoy $2 off all martinis at the main bar, a perfect way to start the week relaxed and social.
The Nightclub + Main Bar, Nightclub open every weekend year-round • Main Bar open seven days a week in season

GR Trans Foundation temporarily moved to Suite 220 in the Kingsley Building due to recent flood repairs. Drop-in hours ran weekdays from 1 to 5 p.m. between Monday, April 27, and Friday, May 1, in Grand Rapids.
Kingsley Building (GRTF Temp Office), 1430 Robinson Rd. SE, Suite 220, Grand Rapids, 49506, United States

The Miss Dunes Resort contest, celebrating talent and creativity in the Dunes community, took place Sunday, April 26, 2026, at 9 p.m. at The Nightclub + Main Bar in Douglas. Both amateurs and seasoned performers competed to earn the title of Miss Dunes.
The Nightclub + Main Bar, Nightclub open every weekend year-round • Main Bar open seven days a week in season

May Erlewine, one of the Midwest’s most prolific songwriters, played on Sunday, April 26 at 7:30 p.m. at The Ark in Ann Arbor with guitarist Packy Lundholm. Their heartfelt rock & roll duo brought a memorable night of music.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Amazeballs Bingo happened on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at The Apartment Lounge in Grand Rapids. Hosted by Reba Rose Rau, the event featured eight bingo rounds, with a $238+ progressive jackpot in the final round. Proceeds supported GR Trans Foundation.
The Apartment Lounge, 33 Sheldon Ave NE, Grand Rapids, 49503, United States

Detroit-based all-female jazz group Straight Ahead played two sets on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Ann Arbor's Blue LLama Jazz Club, showcasing their eclectic and soulful jazz styles.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

The Urban Arts Eatery Expo took place on Sunday, April 26, 2026, from 2 to 6 p.m. at The Eastern in Detroit, celebrating the city's dynamic food and art scene in one spot.
The Eastern, 3434 Russell St, Detroit, 48207, United States

Pajamas, a four-piece exploratory rock band from Ann Arbor, played on Saturday, April 25, at 8 p.m. at The Ark in Ann Arbor. The show featured their unique sound blending diverse American music influences into a continuous, immersive live experience.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Noah Jackson, bassist and composer from Detroit, played at Cliff Bell’s on Saturday, April 25, at 7:30 p.m. He brought a unique blend of jazz and Black American music, though the second show was canceled.
Cliff Bell’s
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