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The Paul Keller Orchestra, with the WCC Jazz Orchestra ♫
2026-01-19 19:00 (America/Detroit) | Zal Gaz Grotto, 2070 West Stadium Blvd., Ann Arbor

A lecture titled "Martin Luther King Jr. and Militarism Today"
2026-01-19 18:00 - 19:30 | Ann Arbor District Library, downtown branch, 343 South Fifth Avenue, Ann Arbor
Martin Luther King Jr. found militarism to be one of the three fundamental evils to equality in American Culture. Presented by Veterans For Peace local Chapter 93.

Writer and activist Brian Jones, author of the book "Black History Is For Everyone"
2026-01-19 14:00 | Michigan Union Ballroom, 530 S State Street, Ann Arbor

"Rustin", a biopic about civil rights activist Bayard [BY-erd] Rustin
2026-01-19 13:30 | Michigan Theater, 603 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor
Bayard Rustin faced racism and homophobia as he helped change the course of civil rights history. Admission is free. Reservations requested at Marquee dash Arts dot org.

The University of Michigan's MLK Keynote Memorial Lecture, "Unbowed and Unbroken: The Enduring Struggle for Justice"
2026-01-19 10:00 - 11:30 | Hill Auditorium, 825 N University, Ann Arbor, MI
Speakers: activist and godchild of Martin Luther King, Jr. , Donzaleigh Abernathy… and NAACP President Derrick Johnson. Livestreamed at MLK dot Umich dot edu.

G. Love & Special Sauce, with MAKUA ♫
2026-01-18 19:30 | The Ark, 316 S Main St, Ann Arbor

Phil Ogilvie's [OH-gull-vee's] Rhythm Kings ♫
2026-01-18 17:00 | Zal Gaz Grotto, 2070 West Stadium Blvd., Ann Arbor

A lecture titled "Expat Cookbooks: Expressions of Identity and Community While Living Abroad" (live and on YouTube)
2026-01-18 16:00 - 17:30 | Ann Arbor District Library, downtown branch, 343 South Fifth Avenue, Ann Arbor
The lecturer will discuss items from his collection of over 1,500 cookbooks by people residing outside of their home countries.

The Ann Arbor Concert Band will perform Gustav Holst's "The Planets" ♫
2026-01-18 14:00 | Michigan Theater, 603 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor

The Martha Graham Dance Company (3rd performance)
2026-01-18 14:00 | The Power Center, 121 Fletcher St, Ann Arbor

Swing Nouvelle ♫
2026-01-17 20:30 | North Star Lounge, 301 N. Fifth Ave, Ann Arbor

Izak, Bad Mouth, A Rueful Noise, and Reckless Rhythms ♫
2026-01-17 20:00 | Ziggy’s, 206 W Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti

Humorist and musician Heywood Banks
2026-01-17 20:00 | The Ark, 316 S Main St, Ann Arbor

The Martha Graham Dance Company (2nd performance)
2026-01-17 19:30 | The Power Center, 121 Fletcher St, Ann Arbor

The early music ensemble Les Délices [Lay Day-LEES] ♫
2026-01-17 19:30 | St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 306 N Division St, Ann Arbor
This Cleveland-based group will perform 18th century ballads composed and collected by Robert Burns.

Peter Madcat Ruth and John Churchville play an early evening show ♫
2026-01-17 18:00 | North Star Lounge, 301 N. Fifth Ave, Ann Arbor

Out Loud Chorus ♫
2026-01-17 15:00 - 16:00 | Ann Arbor District Library, downtown branch, 343 South Fifth Avenue, Ann Arbor
Out Loud Chorus is Washtenaw County’s original mixed LGBTQ+ chorus.

Pianist Aristo Sham ♫
2026-01-17 15:00 | Rackham Auditorium, 915 East Washington Street, Ann Arbor
In this solo recital, Aristo Sham will perform works by Brahms, Bach, and Chopin.

Dexter Ice Fest
2026-01-17 10:00 - 14:00 | Main Street & Monument Park, Downtown Dexter
This will feature ice sculptures, a cookie-making station, ice skating demos, and a cocoa crawl.

Truman, with Jesse Thomas Morgan ♫
2026-01-16 20:00 | Ziggy’s, 206 W Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti

Djangophonique will play a concert for Django Reinhardt's birthday ♫
2026-01-16 20:00 | The Ark, 316 S Main St, Ann Arbor

The Matthew Smith Group, with Margaret Dollrod ♫
2026-01-16 19:30 | Trinosophes [TREE-no-soafs], 1464 Gratiot Avenue, Detroit

The Martha Graham Dance Company
2026-01-16 19:30 | The Power Center, 121 Fletcher St, Ann Arbor
The pieces performed will include Martha Graham’s “Night Journey” from 1947. This is the first of three programs celebrating the modern dance company’s 100th anniversary.

The Sidemen, featuring Sophia Hanifi, Dave Keeney, Jim Latini and others ♫
2026-01-16 18:30 | LIVE Nightclub, 102 S 1st St, Ann Arbor

The Pherotones ♫
2026-01-15 21:00 | The Last Word, 301 W. Huron, Ann Arbor

Denitia [Deh-NEE-shuh] ♫
2026-01-15 20:00 - 2026-01-16 17:00 | The Ark, 316 S Main St, Ann Arbor
Denitia is a Nashville singer and songwriter who’s a member of the artist collective, Black Opry.

Skwrl, with Jeremiah Mack & The Shark Attack ♫
2026-01-15 20:00 | Ziggy’s, 206 W Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti

The Jonathan Barahal Taylor Quartet ♫
2026-01-15 19:00 | Blue Llama Jazz Club, 314 S Main St, Ann Arbor, 48104
Jonathan Barahal Taylor is a percussionist, composer, and improviser based in Detroit. There will also be an 8:30pm set.

GEAR LORDS presents OMO, Silent Conversation, Jason Hogans, Tobias Haus, and Prompt Critical ♫
2026-01-14 19:00 - 23:30 | Ziggy’s, 206 W Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti

Alain Sullivan’s SoulHeart Collective ♫
2026-01-14 19:00 | Blue Llama Jazz Club, 314 S Main St, Ann Arbor, 48104
The saxophonist’s group mixes, jazz, R&B, and funk. There will also be an 8:30pm set.
