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Aya Sekine, the Japanese jazz pianist with decades of experience, played with her trio on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 7 p.m. at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. Her style blends traditional jazz with genre-bending abstract touches.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Mason Bays, a trumpeter from Pontiac, performed with his quintet on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 6 p.m. at Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms. The show featured covers of famous jazz and Motown tunes alongside original compositions.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

On Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 12:30 p.m., Tom Medema shared how America’s National Parks inspire a more perfect union during a talk at the Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts in Manistee.
Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, 101 Maple Street, Manistee, MI, 49660, United States

Saxophonist Kasan Belgrave, a rising force in jazz, played on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit. His set mixed energetic bebop roots with fusion and gospel influences.
Cliff Bell’s

The Elvin Sharp Quartet played at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. They balanced lesser-known gems from jazz masters with well-loved standards.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Michael Zaporski, a Detroit jazz pianist, played on Wednesday, January 28, at 6:30 p.m. at Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms. His music blends American jazz traditions with West African rhythms, reflecting a rich and unique background.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

Evelyn’s Midtown Kitchen held a hands-on cooking class on Wednesday, January 28, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Eastern Market’s Shed 5 in Detroit, where participants learned to make Chinese dumplings step by step.
Eastern Market, Shed 5, 2810 Russell St., Detroit, MI, 48207

Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center held Rooted in Movement, a dance exploration program for LGBTQ+ adults, on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Ferndale. It was part of a 12-week open group series.
Affirmations

Rooted in Rhythm was a 12-week open group program for LGBTQ+ adults at Affirmations in Ferndale on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., exploring songwriting, music, and dance in a welcoming community.
Affirmations

On Wednesday, January 28, from 1 to 5 p.m., GR Trans Foundation offers free help in Grand Rapids with updating or obtaining driver's licenses, state IDs, birth certificates, and passports for Kent County trans and nonbinary residents.
GR Trans Foundation, 343 Atlas Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506, United States

Wu Man, the world’s top pipa virtuoso, shared insights about the pipa at the Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts in Manistee on Wednesday, January 28 at 12:30 p.m. Exploring music and storytelling, this free event highlighted the cultural connections built through this ancient Chinese instrument.
Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, 101 Maple Street, Manistee, MI, 49660, United States

Dr. Samantha Nutt, a physician and humanitarian with 20+ years in war zones, spoke on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. at the Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts in Manistee about the heavy toll war takes on civilians.
Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, 101 Maple Street, Manistee, MI, 49660, United States

The GR Trans Foundation office was closed on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, in Grand Rapids due to poor weather and road conditions. They planned to reopen on Wednesday afternoon.
GR Trans Foundation, 343 Atlas Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506, United States

Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center held a free, safe gathering for LGBTQ+ Arabs and Arab Americans to share stories and support on Monday, January 26, 2026, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Ferndale.
Affirmations Rooms 204 and 205, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220

Happy Hour in the Market took place Monday, January 26, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Eastern Market's Shed 5 in Detroit, bringing together farmers, makers, and local food folks for music and real conversations.
Eastern Market, Shed 5, 2810 Russell St., Detroit, MI, 48207

The PATH Outreach Team from Community Housing Network offered personalized housing support to homeless and mentally challenged individuals on Monday, January 26, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Affirmations Rooms in Ferndale.
Affirmations Rooms 201 and 202, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220

David Brooks, New York Times columnist and bestselling author, spoke at the Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts in Manistee on Monday, January 26, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. about the art of deep human connections and empathy.
Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, 101 Maple Street, Manistee, MI, 49660, United States

Grammy-winning pianist and composer Bill Laurance performed solo at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at 8 p.m. Known for his genre-blending style and as a founding member of Snarky Puppy, Bill offered a captivating evening of innovative music.
Cliff Bell’s
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