Nektar ♫
2026-07-26 19:30 (America/Detroit) | The Token Lounge, 28949 Joy Rd, Westland, MI
The English progressive rock band includes founding member Derek “Mo” Moore on bass and vocals.

Wild Child, with Motenko ♫
2026-07-26 19:30 | The Ark, 316 S Main St, Ann Arbor

A benefit for the Michigan 8, featuring Sleep Tight Tiger, Vampire Cow Girl, Galloping Hour, and Take Your Meds ♫
2026-07-27 18:00 | The Regal Beagle, 817 E Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti
The organizers say this is for eight pro-Palestine protestors with ties to the U of M, who were the subject of a raid by the FBI.

The Easy Street Jazz Band ♫
2026-07-28 17:00 | Zal Gaz Grotto, 2070 West Stadium Blvd., Ann Arbor

The Stillhouse Junkies (a roots and bluegrass trio from Colorado) ♫
2026-07-28 20:00 | The Ark, 316 S Main St, Ann Arbor
Admission is free. Donations will be accepted for the non-profit organization Food Gatherers.

A screening of "Dead Mountaineer's Hotel", an Estonian science fiction horror film from 1979
2026-07-28 21:30 | Dreamland Theater, 26 N Washington St, Ypsilanti

The Seiko Jazz All Stars, featuring Alicia Olatuja and Benny Bennack The Third ♫
2026-07-29 19:00
There will also be an 8:30pm set.

Blues guitarist and singer Wayne Baker Brooks ♫
2026-07-29 19:30 | The Token Lounge, 28949 Joy Rd, Westland, MI

SONIC LUNCH presents Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers, with Young Ritual ♫
2026-07-30 11:30 - 13:00 | Liberty Plaza, on the corner of Division & Liberty, Ann Arbor

Birder, Maxine, Zora Rooibos, and Birdie ♫
2026-07-30 19:00 | Ziggy’s, 206 W Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti

The Zen Zadravec [ZAD-ruh-veck] Quintet (from Canada) ♫
2026-07-30 19:00 | Blue Llama Jazz Club, 314 S Main St, Ann Arbor, 48104
Zen Zadravec [ZAD-ruh-veck] is a pianist and composer. There will also be an 8:30pm show.

All About Eve ♫
2026-07-30 20:00 | The Ark, 316 S Main St, Ann Arbor
All About Eve is the local harmony trio of Katie Geddes, Deb Wood, Mary Fithian, with guitarist Eric Fithian.

The Pherotones ♫
2026-07-30 21:00 | The Last Word, 301 W. Huron, Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor Taco Fest, day one
2026-07-31 17:00 - 22:00 | Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Road, Ann Arbor
There will be over 30 taco trucks, lucha libre wrestling, kids activities, & live music. The festival goes through Aug 2nd. Info at Ann Arbor Taco Fest dot com.

Rent Strike, Yell At God, Swamp Rats, and Izak ♫
2026-07-31 19:00 | Ziggy’s, 206 W Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti

Ben Tankard ♫
2026-07-31 19:00 | Ford Lake Park, 9075 S. Huron River Dr, Ypsilanti

The Paxton/Spangler Septet ♫
2026-07-31 19:00 | Blue Llama Jazz Club, 314 S Main St, Ann Arbor, 48104
There will also be an 9pm set.

The Pontiac Trail Blazers with Rochelle Clark ♫
2026-07-31 19:00 | North Star Lounge, 301 N. Fifth Ave, Ann Arbor

Jennifer Westwood & the Handsome Devils ♫
2026-07-31 19:30 | Rancho Tranquilico [tran-QUILL-ih-koh], 11300 Island Lake Road, Dexter, MI
Tickets are available at JenniferWestwood.com. **Seating is limited, so walkup sales are not guaranteed.**

East Nash Grass [from Nashville] ♫
2026-07-31 20:00 | The Ark, 316 S Main St, Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor Pride
2026-08-01 12:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Ann Arbor, along Liberty and Main Streets
This festival celebrates LGBTQ+ identities, community, and allyship. There will be a Kids Zone, and the event is family-friendly through 6pm. More info is at Ann Arbor Pride dot com.

The 53rd Annual Arab and Chaldean [kal-DEE-in] Festival, day one
2026-08-01 12:00 - 23:59 | Hart Plaza in Downtown Detroit, 1 Hart Plaza, Detroit, MI
This free festival will feature food and vendors starting at noon, with live music, folkloric dancers and a fashion show after 5:30pm. The festival continues on August 2nd.

THE WEBSTER VILLAGE BLUEGRASS JAMBOREE will feature The Crain Family, The Outfit, Uphill River, and Wilson Thicket ♫
2026-08-01 14:00 - 19:00 | Historic Webster Village, 5583 Webster-Church Rd, Dexter

Olivia Van Goor and a five piece group will present "Shadows & Light: The Music of Joni Mitchell" ♫
2026-08-01 18:30 | North Star Lounge, 301 N. Fifth Ave, Ann Arbor
There will also be an 8:30pm show.

TV POW [from Chicago], with Nariz De Perfil ♫
2026-08-01 19:00 | Moondog Cafe, 8045 Linwood, Detroit
TV Pow is a trio of composers and free improvisers working with experimental electronic music.

Chris Collins & DJF All Stars will play a tribute to John Coltrane ♫
2026-08-01 19:00 | Blue Llama Jazz Club, 314 S Main St, Ann Arbor, 48104
There will also be a 9pm show. (The 100th anniversary of John Coltrane’s birth is coming in September.)

Jess Merritt ♫
2026-08-01 19:30 | Rancho Tranquilico [tran-QUILL-ih-koh], 11300 Island Lake Road, Dexter, MI

Natalie Lynch ♫
2026-08-01 20:00 | The Ark, 316 S Main St, Ann Arbor

The Sun Messengers will play a reunion show ♫
2026-08-02 15:00 | Cadieux [“KAD-joo”] Cafe, 4300 Cadieux Rd, Detroit

The 21st Annual LEGO Contest
2026-08-02 16:00 - 18:30 | The Sheraton Hotel in the Michigan Room, 3200 Boardwalk Drive, Ann Arbor
Competitors can drop off projects between 9am and 1pm. There’s more information at AADL dot org slash LEGO.
