Duende, Kat Steih and the Ferals, Cattywampus, and Zwarte Piramide ♫
2026-07-11 19:00 (America/Detroit) | Dreamland Theater, 26 N Washington St, Ypsilanti

The Sean Dobbins Organ Trio featuring Rob Dixon ♫
2026-07-11 19:00 | Blue Llama Jazz Club, 314 S Main St, Ann Arbor, 48104
There will also be a 9pm show.

An Athenaeum [ath-uh-NEE-um] Comic Art gallery show -- opening reception
2026-07-11 19:00 | Vault Of Midnight, 219 S. Main, Ann Arbor
This will include original comic book art by Alison Bechdel, Nate Powell, Caroline Cash, and others. On view through July 19th.

Grocer (from Philadelphia), Legume, and Pretty Island ♫
2026-07-11 20:00 | Outer Limits Lounge, 5507 Caniff, Detroit

The James Hunter Six, with McKinley James ♫
2026-07-11 20:00 | The Ark, 316 S Main St, Ann Arbor

The Blind Boys of Alabama, Ready For The World, and The Group Fire will perform at the African World Festival ♫
2026-07-12 11:00 - 23:00 | Hart Plaza in Downtown Detroit, 1 Hart Plaza, Detroit, MI
The gate closes at 9pm, but the event continues through 11pm.

Larry McCray, Question Mark & The Mysterians, and The Prospect Blues Band ♫
2026-07-12 15:00 - 18:00 | Wenonah Park, 111 Center Dr, Bay City, Michigan

Former Michigan Poet Laureate Nandi Comer will perform a DJ set
2026-07-12 16:00 - 18:00 | Ginkgo Records, 3546 Michigan Ave (inside 27th Letter Books), Detroit

Phil Ogilvie's [OH-gull-vee's] Rhythm Kings ♫
2026-07-12 17:00 | Zal Gaz Grotto, 2070 West Stadium Blvd., Ann Arbor

Grocer (from Philadelphia), Legume, and North Ingalls ♫
2026-07-12 19:00 | Ziggy’s, 206 W Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti

Lucy Wainwright Roche ♫
2026-07-12 19:30 | The Ark, 316 S Main St, Ann Arbor

A discussion of the new Barbara McQuade book: "The Fix: Saving America From The Corruption of a Mob-Style Government" (a ticketed event on the third floor)
2026-07-13 18:15 | Ann Arbor District Library, downtown branch, 343 South Fifth Avenue, Ann Arbor
This Literati Bookstore event will be held in the 3rd floor community room. Tickets and RSVP in advance only at Literati Bookstore dot com.

Former Detroit Tiger Alex Avila [ah-VEE-lah] and sportswriter Tom Gage (on the 4th floor)
2026-07-13 18:15 | Ann Arbor District Library, downtown branch, 343 South Fifth Avenue, Ann Arbor

The quartet of Kenny Warren (from New York City), Jonathan Hammonds, Jon Barahal Taylor, and Zekkereya El-marghabel ♫
2026-07-13 19:30 | Ziggy’s, 206 W Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti

Paint The Town Block Party
2026-07-14 17:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Ann Arbor, along Liberty and Main Streets
This event will include live painting, live music, a silent disco, street pickleball, and other activities. Info at The Ann Arbor Art Fair dot com.

Live experimental soundscapes featuring five musicians
2026-07-14 19:00 | Ginkgo Records, 3546 Michigan Ave (inside 27th Letter Books), Detroit
They are Zekkereya El-magharbel (trombone), Kenny Warren (trumpet), Shigeto (electronics), King Sophia (cello), and Sam Hooker (electronics).

Sarah D’Angelo & Cliff Monear ♫
2026-07-15 19:00 | Blue Llama Jazz Club, 314 S Main St, Ann Arbor, 48104
There will also be an 8:30pm show.

Galloping Hour, Jim Cherewick, and Heather Lynn ♫
2026-07-15 19:00 | Ziggy’s, 206 W Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti

The three-day Ann Arbor Art Fair begins
2026-07-16 10:00 - 21:00 | All over downtown Ann Arbor
This will feature nearly 1000 artists covering 30 city blocks. Information is at The Ann Arbor Art Fair dot com.

THE CONCERT OF COLORS will feature New Music Detroit, FLYDLPHN, Joan Belgrave, and other performers ♫
2026-07-16 13:00 - 20:45 | Max M Fisher Music Center and nearby venues, 3711 Woodward Ave, Detroit
Admission is free, and the festival continues through July 19th. Information is at Concert of Colors dot com.

The Ark Stage performances by Jill Jack, and Schmaltz, have been CANCELED ♫
2026-07-16 18:00 | The corner of Main and William, Ann Arbor

Moises Borges & Ava Preston will perform bossa nova, samba, and jazz ♫
2026-07-16 19:00 | Blue Llama Jazz Club, 314 S Main St, Ann Arbor, 48104

Tab Benoit [ben-WAH], with Sergeant Splendor ♫
2026-07-16 19:00 | District 142, 142 Maple St, Wyandotte, MI

Mike Khoury's Spite of Darkness ♫
2026-07-16 19:00 | Moondog Cafe, 8045 Linwood, Detroit

Downtown Boys [from Providence, Rhode Island], with Pop Music Fever Dream [from New York City] ♫
2026-07-16 19:30 | Third Man Records, 441 W Canfield St, Detroit

Toadally will play an EP release show (Origami Phase, and The Special Guests, will also be on the bill) ♫
2026-07-16 19:30 | Ziggy’s, 206 W Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti

The Pherotones ♫
2026-07-16 21:00 | The Last Word, 301 W. Huron, Ann Arbor

THE CONCERT OF COLORS will feature The Kronos Quartet, Meta Dia & The Cornerstones (from New York City), Kasan Belgrave, and other performers ♫
2026-07-17 13:00 - 22:00 | MOCAD (Museum Of Contemporary Art Detroit) and other venues, Detroit
Admission is free, and the festival continues through July 19th. Kronos Quartet will play at MOCAD at 7pm. Information is at Concert of Colors dot com.

Souls of Mischief ♫
2026-07-17 19:00 | The Crofoot, 1 S Saginaw St, Pontiac
The hip hop group from Oakland, California, released their first album in 1991.

The Gene Dunlap Band ♫
2026-07-17 19:00 | Blue Llama Jazz Club, 314 S Main St, Ann Arbor, 48104
