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EVENTS in michigan
LIFE IN MICHIGAN CALENDAR
Keep track of all the coolest events in Michigan.
Curated for you right here.
From beer festivals, concerts, and film premieres, to Mason Jar Mixology and Flower Day at Eastern Market, keep track of it here. Click here to subscribe to the google calendar (click “Add” at the bottom left).
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Wednesday, January 21, 2026 - Sunday, January 25, 2026
14th ANNUAL THUNDER BAY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center, 500 W Fletcher St, Alpena, MI 49707, USA
See more details | Add to gCalEvery year Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary brings the world of cinema to Alpena! In January, northeast Michigan is treated to some of the most impressive ocean and Great Lakes films from around the world. Film screenings are complemented by social events, educational activities, and opportunities to meet filmmakers. More than 50 films will be shared over the weekend in three different locations. Check out the schedule to start planning your film festival weekend.
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Wednesday, January 21, 2026 - Sunday, January 25, 2026
14th ANNUAL THUNDER BAY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center, 500 W Fletcher St, Alpena, MI 49707, USA
See more details | Add to gCalEvery year Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary brings the world of cinema to Alpena! In January, northeast Michigan is treated to some of the most impressive ocean and Great Lakes films from around the world. Film screenings are complemented by social events, educational activities, and opportunities to meet filmmakers. More than 50 films will be shared over the weekend in three different locations. Check out the schedule to start planning your film festival weekend.
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Friday, January 23, 2026 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
NIGHT OF NOISE 2
3099 Coolidge Hwy, Berkley, MI, United States, Michigan 48072
See more details | Add to gCalNik Malicious, Skye, Screen Tear and more!
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Wednesday, January 21, 2026 - Sunday, January 25, 2026
14th ANNUAL THUNDER BAY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center, 500 W Fletcher St, Alpena, MI 49707, USA
See more details | Add to gCalEvery year Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary brings the world of cinema to Alpena! In January, northeast Michigan is treated to some of the most impressive ocean and Great Lakes films from around the world. Film screenings are complemented by social events, educational activities, and opportunities to meet filmmakers. More than 50 films will be shared over the weekend in three different locations. Check out the schedule to start planning your film festival weekend.
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Saturday, January 24, 2026 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
JEFFEST 5
Papa Petes
See more details | Add to gCalJoin us for our FIFTH annual jeffest!
Featuring:
PIT LORD
DRINK THEIR BLOOD
DISCO BEHEMOTH
WESTNEDGE
KILL TOMORROW
SUPERGRUDGE
POLITICS OF DANCING$10. 21+
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Saturday, January 24, 2026 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Halloween • Demon Bitch • Baazlvaat
28949 Joy Rd, Westland, MI, United States, Michigan 48185
See more details | Add to gCalHalloween
Demon Bitch
Baazlvaat
Doors open at 8pm
18+ w/proper ID & All Ages w/parent
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Saturday, January 24, 2026 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Sounds of the Zoo: Jennifer Westwood & Dylan Dunbar (wsg Ted Russell Kamp)
402 E Kalamazoo Ave, Kalamazoo, MI
See more details | Add to gCal✨Sounds of the Zoo Presents: Live. Local. Vibes. with Jennifer Westwood, Dylan Dunbar wsg Ted Russell Kamp Feat. Lisa Mackie & Ryan Gladding of The Incantations
✨Saturday, January 24
📍 Old Dog Tavern
🕗 Music at 8:00 PM
🎟 $10 | 18+Join us Friday, January 24 at Old Dog Tavern for a night made for the storytellers.
✨Sounds of the Zoo is proud to help open and strengthen the creative connection between Detroit and Kalamazoo, while working toward building a solid, sustainable music industry for the entire state…
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Wednesday, January 21, 2026 - Sunday, January 25, 2026
14th ANNUAL THUNDER BAY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center, 500 W Fletcher St, Alpena, MI 49707, USA
See more details | Add to gCalEvery year Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary brings the world of cinema to Alpena! In January, northeast Michigan is treated to some of the most impressive ocean and Great Lakes films from around the world. Film screenings are complemented by social events, educational activities, and opportunities to meet filmmakers. More than 50 films will be shared over the weekend in three different locations. Check out the schedule to start planning your film festival weekend.
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Sunday, January 25, 2026 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Ted Russell Kamp + Jennifer Westwood + Matt Bastardson
Detroit, MI, United States, Michigan
See more details | Add to gCalSunday Morning Coming Down - Ted Russell Kamp // Jennifer Westwood and the Handsome Devils // Matt Bastardson
Let's have a Honky Tonk Sunday at the Cadieux! $10
Ted Russell Kamp Rolling Stone calls Kamp an MVP of the California Roots Music scene. His 2024 release, California Son, was featured in Rolling Stone Country, American Songwriter and on the Sirius XM Outlaw channel. Along with 14 albums to his own credit, he’s been a member of the Shooter Jennings band for over 20 years, has recorded and played with countless…
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Friday, January 30, 2026 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Ness Lake Album Release Show
Ziggy's
See more details | Add to gCalCome celebrate normal speed with the artists that made it possible! Friday 1/30/26 at Ziggy’s in Ypsilanti!
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Saturday, January 31, 2026 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Q106 Homegrown Throwdown | JAN 31
224 S Washington Square, Lansing, MI, United States, Michigan 48933
See more details | Add to gCalThe battle for supremacy returns...
Q106 WJXQ Homegrown Throwdown returns to Grewal Hall in 2026.JAN 31st features:
Slumlord Radio
Precordial Thump
Misplaced Memories
Forge The Sun
Jimi KanklezAll Ages
Doors: 6PM
Tickets on sale at grewalhall.comSponsored by: Q106, Music Manor, Devils Day Tattoo
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Saturday, January 31, 2026 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Daniel Mason Snow Worries tour!
209 E Chicago St, Jonesville, MI
See more details | Add to gCalFirst time from our favorite down south banjo picker, he's braving the cold to warm us up here at the Shack. surprise guest appearances as well!
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Sunday, February 1, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Extra Credit
2350 W Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI, United States, Michigan 48103
See more details | Add to gCalBlending academic research and improv comedy to inform, enlighten, and entertain! 3 10-minute lectures and 3 10-minute improv sets per show.
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Wednesday, February 4, 2026 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
On the Tracks Presents an evening with Flamy Grant!
125 Jackson St, Chelsea, MI, United States, Michigan 48118
See more details | Add to gCalWe could not be more excited about this show. I first saw Flamy at a Folk Alliance conference, and she absolutely blew me away. Not just a pretty face, this artist has all the goods. Incredible voice, stage presence and award-winning songwriting.
"Award-winning and Billboard-charting artist Flamy Grant is a shame-slaying, hip-swaying, singing-songwriting drag queen from Asheville, North Carolina. Her 2024 record CHURCH hit #8 on the iTunes Country charts and was named one of the Top Ten Best Queer Country Albums of 2024 by Rainbow Rodeo Magazine, while her 2022…
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Thursday, February 5, 2026 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Desmond Jones + Mark Lavengood @ The Blind Pig | 2/5
208 S 1st St, Ann Arbor, MI, United States, Michigan 48104
See more details | Add to gCalThink Zappa meets Weird Al in the middle of a type 2 jam and has a Ween baby.
The award-winning five-piece rock group has shared the stage with bands like Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Papadosio, Here Come the Mummies, Andy Frasco, Dopapod, Ripe, Joe Hertler, Joe Russo, and so many more.
900 shows in 12 years has made the band tighter than ever- and with 4 studio albums and over 100 original songs under their belt- every set is a unique and fresh surprise for both longtime fans and new…
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Friday, February 6, 2026 5:00 pm - Sunday, February 8, 2026 3:00 pm
Heikki Lunta Winter Festival 2026
Downtown Negaunee
See more details | Add to gCalJoin us this year for the Heikki Lunta 2026 Winter Festival. Events start in Downtown Negaunee, with various other events happening throughout the community over the next few days.
We invite you to Forge Your Adventure in Negaunee!
More information to come!
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Friday, February 6, 2026 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Laith Al-Saadi | An Intimate Night of Live Music
The Rumpus Room - Chelsea
See more details | Add to gCalLaith Al-Saadi is one of the most powerful and influential voices in Michigan, and you can catch him live tonight at The Rumpus Room. This will be an intimate concert with limited general admission tickets available - $15. Get them while they are still available!
Doors 7 PM | Music 7:30
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Friday, February 6, 2026 5:00 pm - Sunday, February 8, 2026 3:00 pm
Heikki Lunta Winter Festival 2026
Downtown Negaunee
See more details | Add to gCalJoin us this year for the Heikki Lunta 2026 Winter Festival. Events start in Downtown Negaunee, with various other events happening throughout the community over the next few days.
We invite you to Forge Your Adventure in Negaunee!
More information to come!
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Saturday, February 7, 2026 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Infamous 12th Annual Return of the Bloody Valentine, featuring Black Jake & the Carnies
The Regal Beagle
See more details | Add to gCalYpsi's favorite legendary "anti-Valentine's Day" event, The 12th Annual Return of The Bloody Valentine features live musical performances, circus sideshow antics and tricks, plus other tawdry gimmicks!
Wear your best BLOOD!
Bloody costumes (or whatever) are encouraged!
Doors at 7pm, performance at 9pm
LIVE Bands:
Black Jake & the Carnies aka "The Original Kings of Crabgrass" (a unique style of original bluegrass sprinkled with a little spaghetti western, punk, and Vaudeville that people love to dance and get wild to); LEGENDARY.
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Saturday, February 7, 2026 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Billy Brandt and The Sugarees (Nolan Eszes and Outer Drive opener)
4300 Cadieux Rd, Detroit, MI, United States, Michigan 48224
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Thursday, February 12, 2026 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Tap Talks: Rock, Water, and Beer - The Geology Behind Your Pint
Soo Brewing Company
See more details | Add to gCalJoin us and Nick Gordon on Thursday, February 12th @ 6:30pm for a pint (or wine!), and learn about how the local geology influences the taste and style of the brew in your glass.
Elevate your weeknight with Tap Talks! Second Thursdays of the month, from November to April, with new topics every month. See you there!
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Thursday, February 12, 2026 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Wilson Thicket at The Robin
1105 S Washington Ave, Lansing, MI, United States, Michigan 48910
See more details | Add to gCal7:30PM show, 7PM doors
BYOB: You can bring beer or wine from Sleepwalker (next-door to The Robin) to this show. Outside, non-alcoholic beverages are also allowed.A Michigan-based supergroup of bluegrass virtuosos!
Wilson Thicket has the acoustic soul of an Appalachian string band, but there is more to this Thicket than just a patch of bluegrass! Wilson Thicket combines a hand-picked group of the top singers, instrumentalists, and songwriters that Michigan has to offer, with decades of performing experience under their collective belts. Old…
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Friday, February 13, 2026 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
The Fukushima Daisies + Supergrudge + Epcya
The Pyramid Scheme
See more details | Add to gCalSale Dates and Times:
Public Onsale : Tue, 25 Nov 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Friday, February 13, 2026 9:00 pm - 12:00 am
Warhorses w/ Cherry Drop + DJ Sanford
4209 Coolidge Hwy, Royal Oak, MI, United States, Michigan 48073
See more details | Add to gCalLIVE IN THE LOUNGE!
Warhorses
Cherry Drop
+ DJ Sandford (lanes)
Friday, February 13No Cover / 18+
(LIVE MUSIC: 9pm-11pm // DJ: 8pm-1am)
—————————————–Warhorses is a Detroit-based hard rock band formed over a decade ago, blending Hakwind-esque psychedelic space rock with heavy metal and 80s synth-pop, known for their hypnotic live shows and releases like "Replikant" and their upcoming album, "Shadow Gold
Cherry Drop is 5 pieces of heavy, raw Detroit based rock n roll!
Resident DJ…
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Saturday, February 14, 2026 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Sponge + The Rockit King + The Lithiums
The Pyramid Scheme
See more details | Add to gCalSale Dates and Times:
Public Onsale : Fri, 7 Nov 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Sunday, February 15, 2026 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Lung - Bronson Arm - Dead People Park
Kalamazoo, MI
See more details | Add to gCalFeb 15th at Glow Hall in Kalamazoo, MI
Lung
Bronson Arm
Dead People Park7pm - ALL AGES - $15
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Tuesday, February 17, 2026 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Arkona, Malphas, Fell Ruin, War on the Horizon at The Sanctuary 2/17
Sanctuary Detroit
See more details | Add to gCalArkona, Malphas, Fell Ruin, War on the Horizon at The Sanctuary 2/17
tickets and information available at http://www.sanctuarydetroit.com
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Friday, February 20, 2026 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
BOOK LAUNCH FOR A WOMAN IN PINK
Literati Bookstore
See more details | Add to gCalPlease join me for the launch of my debut novel, A WOMAN IN PINK! The event will include a brief reading, a conversation about the book with author David Haznaw, performances by poets and Michigan natives Brasswax and Becky Jensen, and signing. I'd love to see you there!!!
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Saturday, February 21, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
The Whiskey Charmers | North Star Lounge
North Star Lounge
See more details | Add to gCalRecently voted Detroit’s best Americana band by readers of the Detroit Metro Times, The Whiskey Charmers create their own brand of Dusty Americana with melancholy guitar weaving in and out of vocal melodies that tug at your heartstrings and give you the feeling of winding down a dusty desert road.
William P Davis (Former Deputy Director of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville) says of the band, “I’ve heard a lot of good musicians. The Whiskey Charmers remind me of no…
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Saturday, February 21, 2026 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Manchester Underground Presents - The Jim Roll Band
Manchester, MI, United States, Michigan 48158
See more details | Add to gCalJim Roll was the first headline artist to grace the Manchester Underground stage when the series launched in 2019. That debut show featuring the immensely talented Carol Gray was nothing short of mesmerizing. Manchester Underground is thrilled to welcome Jim Roll back, this time with a full band.
A singer, songwriter, and producer from Ypsilanti, Michigan, Jim Roll has co-written songs with acclaimed novelists Rick Moody and Denis Johnson and has released four albums. His album Inhabiting the Ball was named the #5 rock record of 2002 by Amazon critics.…
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Saturday, February 21, 2026 11:00 pm - 2:00 am
Night Sky Alumni - The Needmores - Ladyship Warship
Parts & Labor
See more details | Add to gCalLadyship Warship 9:00
The Needmores 10:15
Night Sky Alumni 11:1518+
$10
