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Max Bowen's jazz guitar quintet played on Thursday, January 22, 2026, with sets at 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. Max is a notable young figure in the Michigan jazz scene, collaborating with recognized local musicians.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

The BOLD support group for Black LGBTQIA+ adults held a meeting on Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Affirmations Rooms 201 and 202 in Ferndale. It offered emotional support, resource sharing, and skill-building.
Affirmations Rooms 201 and 202, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220

Sean Dobbins, a sought-after jazz drummer from the Detroit area, played at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 6 p.m. His style blends hard-driving rhythms with a fresh melodic touch.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

Dr. Vivek Murthy, former U.S. Surgeon General, spoke on Thursday, January 22, at 12:30 p.m. at the Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts in Manistee about how loneliness affects health and why strong human connections matter.
Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, 101 Maple Street, Manistee, MI, 49660, United States

Sweden and Estonia’s folk-rock fusion band FRÄNDER played at The Ark in Ann Arbor on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 8 p.m. Their show delivered a powerful mix of Nordic roots and hard rock energy in an electrifying live performance.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Jauron Perry, Detroit’s rising trumpeter, played at Cliff Bell’s on Wednesday, January 21, at 7:30 p.m. Catch him live, the 2024 Detroit Jazz Festival Combo Competition winner, for a memorable night of jazz.
Cliff Bell’s

Tumbao Bravo, winner of multiple Detroit Music Awards, played a jazz show on Wednesday, January 21, at 7 p.m. at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. Their set featured a blend of Latin jazz and original compositions.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

Michael Zaporski, a pianist blending American jazz with West African rhythms, played at Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. His experience with jazz legends added richness to the evening’s performance.
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 21, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Eastern Market’s Shed 5 in Detroit, focusing on hearty winter soups, stews, and baking brown sugar biscuits.
Eastern Market, Shed 5, 2810 Russell St., Detroit, MI, 48207

Rooted in Movement was a 12-week open dance program for LGBTQ+ adults that wrapped up Wednesday, January 21 at 5:30 p.m. at Affirmations in Ferndale, focusing on expression and community through dance choreography.
Affirmations

On Wednesday, January 21, the Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center in Ferndale hosted Rooted in Rhythm, a program inviting LGBTQ+ adults to explore songwriting, music, and dance in a welcoming space.
Affirmations

In the Business of Food held a hybrid SkillsLab workshop on Wednesday, January 21, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Shed 5 Commons in Detroit. The hands-on session focused on making retail sell sheets that catch buyers' attention.
Eastern Market, Shed 5, 2810 Russell St., Detroit, MI, 48207

GR Trans Foundation held a “Gender Junk” walk-in day on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, from 1 to 5 p.m. in Grand Rapids offering free gender-affirming products by appointment.
GR Trans Foundation, 343 Atlas Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506, United States

Majora Carter, a real estate developer and urban revitalization expert from the South Bronx, spoke on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. at the Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts in Manistee about building healthy, economically diverse cities.
Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, 101 Maple Street, Manistee, MI, 49660, United States

The Ark held its Open Stage on Tuesday, January 20, starting at 8 p.m. in Ann Arbor. It was a chance for musicians to perform or practice in front of a supportive crowd in a great space. Entry was $3, free for students and Ark members.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Kaitlin Curtice, an award-winning author and poet-storyteller, spoke on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at noon at the Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts in Manistee about how powerful stories shape who we are. The event was free and focused on storytelling and kinship.
Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, 101 Maple Street, Manistee, MI, 49660, United States

Community Housing Network's PATH Outreach Team offered personal support for homeless and at-risk individuals Monday, January 19, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Affirmations Rooms 201 and 202 in Ferndale.
Affirmations Rooms 201 and 202, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220

On Monday, January 19, Rev. Naomi Tutu spoke at the Ramsdell Regional Center in Manistee about how Martin Luther King Jr.'s principles can foster reconciliation, justice, and cross-cultural understanding.
Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, 101 Maple Street, Manistee, MI, 49660, United States
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