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A screening of the 1983 film "Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence"
2025-12-14 17:00 (America/Detroit) | Michigan Theater, 603 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor
David Bowie co-stars as a British soldier captured by Japanese forces during World War II. Music by Ryuichi Sakamoto.

The Dawn Giblin Quintet ♫
2025-12-14 17:00 - 20:00 | Zal Gaz Grotto, 2070 West Stadium Blvd., Ann Arbor
Detroit jazz vocalist Dawn Giblin specializes in jazz and popular music from the 1920s through the 1940s.

Gustavo Casenave [Kah-say-NAH-vay] ♫
2025-12-14 18:00 | Blue Llama Jazz Club, 314 S Main St, Ann Arbor, 48104
The pianist and composer has collaborated and recorded with Yo-Yo Ma, Christian McBride, Bette Midler, and many others. There will also be an 8pm set.

The Lucy Kaplansky show at The Ark has been postponed. ♫
2025-12-14 19:30 | The Ark, 316 S Main St, Ann Arbor

Blueprint ♫
2025-12-14 19:30 | The Regal Beagle, 817 E Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti
Blueprint is a rapper and producer from Columbus.

Samantha Fish, Cedric Burnside, and Jon Spencer ♫
2025-12-14 20:00 | Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 W. Fourth Street, Royal Oak

The Paul Keller Orchestra with Sara D'Angelo, and The EMU Jazz Band ♫
2025-12-15 19:00 - 22:00 | Zal Gaz Grotto, 2070 West Stadium Blvd., Ann Arbor

The Easy Street Jazz Band ♫
2025-12-16 17:00 | Zal Gaz Grotto, 2070 West Stadium Blvd., Ann Arbor

The World Ballet Company presents "The Nutcracker"
2025-12-16 19:00 | Michigan Theater, 603 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor
This LA-based dance company will present a production that features 40 dancers, over 150 costumes, and elaborate, hand-painted sets.

Protomartyr, with Mirror Mask ♫
2025-12-16 20:00 | Magic Stick, 4120-4140 Woodward Ave, Detroit

Kevin Brewster & Black Renaissance ♫
2025-12-17 19:00 | Blue Llama Jazz Club, 314 S Main St, Ann Arbor, 48104
There will also be an 8:30pm set.

Mike Cooley (of Drive-By Truckers) ♫
2025-12-17 20:00 | The Ark, 316 S Main St, Ann Arbor

Galen Bundy & Jonathan Hammonds present A Very Krampus Christmas ♫
2025-12-17 20:00 | Ziggy’s, 206 W Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti

The Exhaust Tones, Corn Daddy, and The Stomp Rockets play on Keith Richards Night ♫
2025-12-18 19:00 | Polka Dot Bar, 2363 Yemans St, Hamtramck, MI
December 18th is Keith Richards’ 82nd birthday.

William Hill III [The Third] Trio ♫
2025-12-18 19:00 | Blue Llama Jazz Club, 314 S Main St, Ann Arbor, 48104

Dave Sharp's Sonosphere ♫
2025-12-18 20:00 | Ziggy’s, 206 W Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti

Alicia Witt ♫
2025-12-18 20:00 | The Ark, 316 S Main St, Ann Arbor
The singer and pianist will present a Christmas show.

The Pherotones ♫
2025-12-18 21:00 | The Last Word, 301 W. Huron, Ann Arbor

A benefit show for Ozone House, with performers Black Note Graffiti, Nickie P, Grim Existence, Swanton, Basket Case, and Reveries ♫
2025-12-19 18:00 | Ziggy’s, 206 W Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti
Ozone House provides holistic support and housing services, to help young people lead safe, healthy, and productive lives.

Author Felicia B. George will talk about her book "When Detroit Played the Numbers"
2025-12-19 18:00 - 19:30 | Ann Arbor District Library, downtown branch, 343 South Fifth Avenue, Ann Arbor
George will talk about how numbers gambling became a vital community resource and symbol of solidarity in Detroit’s Black neighborhoods.

Marcus Elliot ♫
2025-12-19 19:00 | Blue Llama Jazz Club, 314 S Main St, Ann Arbor, 48104
There will also be a 9:00pm show.

The Pontiac Trail Blazers ♫
2025-12-19 19:00 - 22:00 | North Star Lounge, 301 N. Fifth Ave, Ann Arbor

The Mighty Swells (a Grateful Dead tribute band) ♫
2025-12-19 19:30 | The Rumpus Room, 510 North Main, Chelsea

The Tartan Terrors (from Toronto) ♫
2025-12-19 20:00 | The Ark, 316 S Main St, Ann Arbor

Comedy Theme Park: comedians will riff a mystery bad movie from start to finish
2025-12-19 21:30 | HearSay Brewing & Theater, 2350 W Liberty St, Ann Arbor

"DJ Whittington's Kool Kat: A Hip Hop Panto" (afternoon performance)
2025-12-20 15:00 | Theatre Nova, 410 W Huron St, Ann Arbor

The Nick Collins Sextet ♫
2025-12-20 18:30 | Blue Llama Jazz Club, 314 S Main St, Ann Arbor, 48104

Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra will present its Holiday Pops Concert ♫
2025-12-20 19:00 | Hill Auditorium, 825 N University, Ann Arbor, MI

The James Carter Organ Trio ♫
2025-12-20 19:30 | Cliff Bell’s, 2030 Park Ave, Detroit
This program will include the music of Django Reinhardt, lots of standards, and Christmas tunes. There will also be a 9:30pm show.

Blackthorn ♫
2025-12-20 20:00 | The Ark, 316 S Main St, Ann Arbor
This Michigan-based band plays music from Ireland, with lead vocals by Belfast native Richard McMullan.
