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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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Thursday, November 13, 2025 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
2025 IPA CHALLENGE
448 E Front St, Traverse City, MI
See more details | Add to gCal10 local breweries make an IPA. You taste them blind and vote for your favorite IPA. The winner takes home the trophy and pride.
Participating breweries include
SILVER SPRUCE, WORKSHOP, FARM CLUB, FILLING STATION, STONEHOUND, RARE BIRD, LOCO BOYS, EARTHEN ALES, MIDDLE COAST, and SHORT’S
$35 includes a 3 ounce taste of all the beers and food from Crocodile Palace. Tickets available through our website.
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Friday, November 14, 2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Heavy Music Night: Blood Rune Sigil • Blind Haven • TBA
Trixie's Bar
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Friday, November 14, 2025 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
M.E.L.T Live at Ziggys! w/ Velvet Snakes and Simulation
Ziggy's
See more details | Add to gCalM.E.L.T from Pittsburgh
Velvet Snakes from Ypsilanti
Simulation from Detroit
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Saturday, November 15, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Hillbilly Knife Fight wsg Lucy's Brown Saville @ Batch Brewing Co.
1400 Porter St, Detroit, MI, United States, Michigan 48216
See more details | Add to gCalJoin us for a night of punk/metal/rock with a little mix of horns as Hillbilly Knife Fight grace The Stage at Batch Brewing Co. They're bringing the funk/motown/blues band Lucy's Brown Seville with them. Grab your tickets today!
Doors @ 7pm
Show Opens @ 8pm
Show Ends @ 11pm
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Saturday, November 15, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Dirk Kroll Band at La Maison de la Paix!
671 Edison St, Detroit, MI 48202-1535, United States
See more details | Add to gCalJoin us as we host Detroit Music Award winning singer-songwriter Dirk Kroll in a special performance that will highlight his impressive range of songcraft at La Maison de la Paix on Saturday, November 15th. As part of our Gazebo in Ferndale "Winter Series", he will hold his first performance at La Maison de la Paix and it's going to be fun! Please RSVP and be there.
Gather at 6:00 (we'll have a little pre-party) for the 7:00 show. Please bring $20 for the artists (it all goes to them) and…
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Saturday, November 15, 2025 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Mazinga 30th Anniversary celebration. With the Hentchmen, The Strains, and Cobra Youth.
The Regal Beagle
See more details | Add to gCalCome celebrate 30 years of Mazinga Rock’N’Roll music.
With special guests
The Hentchmen, The Strains and Cobra Youth.
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Saturday, November 15, 2025 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Blueflowers // Warhorses // Brian Perrone at Ghost Light!
Ghost Light
See more details | Add to gCalJoin us for a special night of Indie-Noir-Cosmic-Rock FEATURING The Blueflowers, Warhorses, and Brian Perrone
Ghost Light Hamtramck
Doors at 7pm // 21+
$10 Presale / $15 at the door https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-blueflowers-warhorses-brian-perrone-at-ghost-light-tickets-1767767683729?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
https://www.facebook.com/theblueflowers
https://www.facebook.com/warhorses
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Saturday, November 15, 2025 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Ulcerate, Spirit Possession, Fell Ruin
Sanctuary Detroit
See more details | Add to gCalSale Dates and Times:
Public Onsale : Tue, 1 Jul 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Sunday, November 16, 2025 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Gimmie Gimmie Gimmie Record Show at The Sanctuary 11-16-25
2932 Caniff, Hamtramck, MI, United States, Michigan 48212
See more details | Add to gCalThe Gimmie Gimmie Gimmie Record Show returns November 16th! You know the drill! Vendors galore with records, shirts, cds, tapes and so much more! FREE ENTRY! ALL AGES! See you there!
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Thursday, November 20, 2025 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
An Evening with the JUDY BANKER BAND - 2 SETS (A fundraiser for the Brooklyn Food Pantry)
650 Egan Highway , Brooklyn, MI, United States, Michigan 49230
See more details | Add to gCalJUDY BANKER BAND - Described as “…one of the brightest stars on the acoustic music scene by PULP online and “a monster singer-songwriter” by SEMIBluegrass, Judy Banker is known for her hook-driven songs with intensively personal, evocative lyrics, and her singular, expressive voice. Judy combines her compelling lyrics with traditional country instruments – acoustic guitar, dobro, pedal steel, banjo – and weaves them with a dirty, gritty buzz and spacey vibe of an electric guitar, lap steel, and keyboards.
Call Jerry's for seating Reservation: (517) 467-4700 (Open Weds-Sun at 11am)…
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Friday, November 21, 2025 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Gregory Stovetop - Free Music Friday
510 North Main, Chelsea, MI, United States, Michigan 48118
See more details | Add to gCalJoin us to take in Gregory Stovetop Live from The Rumpus Room! Chew it up and feed it to the flowers. A gold rush. Moon beams... Let's go get messed up on 'The Good Stuff'!
Greg is a Chelsea native and one of the finest songwriter that Michigan has to offer. Serving it live from his hometown. This is a FREE SHOW. Don't miss it! That skillet is going to sizzle! Stovetop! 🍳
Doors 7 | Music 7:30
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Saturday, November 22, 2025 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Christmas at Gee Farms
14928 Bunkerhill Rd, Stockbridge, MI, United States, Michigan 49285
See more details | Add to gCalCelebrate the season at our annual Christmas at Gee Farms Craft Show! Shop from 60+ local vendors offering handmade gifts, décor, and holiday treasures while enjoying the festive farm atmosphere.
🎁 Holiday shopping with 60+ crafters & artisans
🍔 Food trucks on-site
☕ Kona hot chocolate & warm seasonal treats
🍩 Gee Farms fresh donuts, baked goodies & cider
🎅 Photos with Santa
🔥 Indoor/outdoor venue with warming barrels for comfort
🚌 Shuttle service available to help with parking
✨ Kick…
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Saturday, November 22, 2025 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Riverside Art Center's 2025 Holiday Art Fair
76 N Huron St, Ypsilanti, MI, United States, Michigan 48197
See more details | Add to gCalRiverside Arts Center’s holiday art fair returns for its THIRD year!
Join us Sat. November 22nd from 11-6 pm and Sun. November 23rd from 11-4 pm.
Entry Fee: $1 suggested donation.
Visit the "Discussion" section of this event page to see vendor highlights!
Kick off the winter holiday season with us! This fair focuses on handmade art, vintage goods, and self care products. Get a head start on your holiday shopping, stock up on upcoming birthday gifts, or treat yourself!
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Saturday, November 22, 2025 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Bad Idea Social Club Holiday Art Market & Beer Release
City Built Brewing Company
See more details | Add to gCalWe're throwing a holiday art market!
A bunch of our favorite artists and makers are setting up at City Built Brewing Company for an afternoon of art, music, good drinks, and sweet treats. Come hang out, meet the people who make the things, and find something worth gifting—or keeping for yourself.
Participating artists include:
Aaron McCall • Joe Matteson • Taylor Matteson • Craig Horky • Ray Anne Barker • Jenny Hearns • Daniel Wiltshire • Nicholas Hartman (Chapel of Ghouls) • Jacob Rosenburg • Maggie McGuinness (Maggie Ann Soap Co) • Curt… -
Saturday, November 22, 2025 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
BRASS FEST 2 @ SUGARBOWL
SugarBowl Bar & Grille
See more details | Add to gCalA fest featuring bands that have brass instruments.
21+
$10
Doors: 7:00PMDrink Their Blood
https://www.facebook.com/drinktheirbloodband
https://www.instagram.com/drinktheirbloodkzooThree Grebes
https://www.instagram.com/threegrebes/
https://threegrebes.bandcamp.com/Dead People Park
https://www.instagram.com/deadpeoplepark/
https://thevoidzoo.bandcamp.com/album/dead-people-park-live-at-dormouseDisco Behemoth
linktr.ee/discobehemoth
https://discobehemoth.bandcamp.com/Saxsquatch Unit
linktr.ee/Saxsquatch
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Saturday, November 22, 2025 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Blood & Roses/Matthew Carlson & Jeffery Gower/Ryan Allen
Ghost Light
See more details | Add to gCalBlood & Roses, a stellar Smithereens Tribute act, and Ryan Allen of Extra Arms join forces with Matthew Carlson & Jeffery Gower of The Stick Arounds to celebrate the end of Matty and Jeff's massive three week US tour.
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Saturday, November 22, 2025 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Blood & Roses/Matthew Carlson & Jeffery Gower/Ryan Allen
Ghost Light
See more details | Add to gCalBlood & Roses, a stellar Smithereens Tribute act, and Ryan Allen of Extra Arms join forces with Matthew Carlson & Jeffery Gower of The Stick Arounds to celebrate the end of Matty and Jeff's massive three week US tour.
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Saturday, November 22, 2025 9:00 pm - 12:00 am
Remnants w/ Lanternfly + DJ Sovain Sylvain
4209 Coolidge Hwy, Royal Oak, MI, United States, Michigan 48073
See more details | Add to gCalLIVE IN THE LOUNGE!
Remnants
w/ Lanternfly
DJ Sovain Sylvain (lanes)Saturday, November 22
(LIVE MUSIC: 9pm-11pm // DJ: 8pm-1am)
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4-piece indie/alternative band Renmants returns to the lounge wsg Laternfly!+ Resident DJ Sovain Sylvain groovin' in the lanes - soul, motown, garage and more
Limited lanes available to book online in advance. Walk-ins welcome and wait times vary. All ages in the lanes w/ parent or guardian recommended for guests under 17. Free parking.
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Sunday, November 23, 2025 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Larkn w/sg Ashley Pyle
316 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI, United States, Michigan 48104
See more details | Add to gCalA delightful, upbeat intersection between pop, indie, classical and Americana
Born and raised in Clarkston, Michigan, Larkn grew up singing in church choir, spending summers on sparkling Lake Michigan and writing nature-filled poetry inspired by Michigan’s four distinctive seasons. As a child she gravitated towards creative arts and was involved in singing, piano, choir, creative writing and musical theatre. She attended Berklee College of Music (Boston, MA) for voice and contemporary writing and production in 2006 and later migrated to California where she lived predominantly in Los…
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Friday, November 28, 2025 8:30 am - 9:45 am
Creative Mornings Ann Arbor
Venue by 4M, 1919 S Industrial Hwy, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA
RSVP here for June with Jeremy Wheeler!
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The Strains • Supreme Mystic • Mazinga
The Rex Theater
See more details | Add to gCal07:00 • Mazinga
08:00 • Supreme Mystic
09:00 • The StrainsDoors at 6
All ages
$15Friday, November 28, 2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Strains • Supreme Mystic • Mazinga
The Rex Theater
See more details | Add to gCal07:00 • Mazinga
08:00 • Supreme Mystic
09:00 • The StrainsDoors at 6
All ages
$15Friday, November 28, 2025 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Chirp at The Blind Pig w/ The Velvet Snakes, Mycota
The Blind Pig A2
See more details | Add to gCalJoin us at The Blind Pig in Ann Arbor for a proper post-Turkey Day ripper featuring Chirp, The Velvet Snakes, and Mycota!
Doors 7pm, Music 8pm
Tickets: https://blindpigmusic.com/tm-event/chirp/Chirp (Detroit, MI) - https://linktr.ee/chirpmusic
Based in Detroit, MI, Chirp is a four-piece band that does their fair share of genre-hopping. Often playing in the styles of progressive rock/funk and jazz-fusion, their sound maintains a melodic center. The group features a wide array of originals and…
Friday, November 28, 2025 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
LARRY MCCRAY / JIM MCCARTY
28949 Joy Rd, Westland, MI, United States, Michigan 48185
See more details | Add to gCalLARRY MCCRAY
JIM MCCARTY
Doors open at 7pmFriday, November 28, 2025 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
SONIC SMUT & THE IDIOT KIDS ALBUM RELEASE PARTY wsg/ CARBON DECOY
Paris Bar Detroit
See more details | Add to gCalTHIS BLACK FRIDAY, BOTH SONIC SMUT & THE IDIOT KIDS WILL BE RELEASING THEIR NEW ALBUMS! AND YOU ARE INVITED TO COME AND HELP THEM CELEBRATE!
FEATURING
SONIC SMUT
https://www.facebook.com/people/Sonic-Smut/100084243641229/THE IDIOT KIDS
https://www.facebook.com/theidiotkids/CARBON DECOY
https://www.facebook.com/carbon.decoy.band$10
8PM
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Saturday, November 29, 2025 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Detroit Music Scene Mixer - Fall Edition
Guitar Hi-Fi
See more details | Add to gCalJoin us at Guitar Hi-Fi in Royal Oak as we take a moment to stop, collaborate and listen. What’s happening, who is supporting the local music scene, with a side of friendly competition.
Hear about the upcoming Detroit Music Census and how to participate
Cast extra votes for the 2025 Guitar Face Smack Down or
Campaign for us to give you our additional votes via dollar donations to support Manchester Undergound Art & Music - a local nonprofit
Hear from Grove…
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Saturday, November 29, 2025 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Winds Of Neptune Record Release wsg Dusty Rose Gang, Troy Gregory & The Mercury Gauntlet
10339 Conant St, Hamtramck, MI
See more details | Add to gCalDoors at 7
$10
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Monday, December 1, 2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Castrator, Desolus, Centenary
Sanctuary Detroit
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Public Onsale : Wed, 24 Sep 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Wednesday, December 3, 2025 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Matthew Carlson with the Wild Honey Collective
The Robin Theatre
See more details | Add to gCalSinger/songwriter Matthew Carlson, best known for his work with The Stick Arounds, Harborcoat, and The Pantones, makes his return to The Robin Theatre stage after selling out the house to begin his massive solo US tour back in June of 2024. For this show, Matty has tapped the Lansing folk-country outfit Wild Honey Collective to serve as his backing band for this live recording event.
Matty and Wild Honey will romp through a combination of brand new songs as well a host of tunes from throughout Matty’…
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Saturday, December 6, 2025 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wine-Ter Fest
Cherry Creek Cellars
See more details | Add to gCalLet's kick off the holiday season!
❄️ Outdoor IGLOOs (reservations required)
🍻 outdoor tent with live music & beverages (Saturday) 🎪
🌭 German inspired cuisine & Mulled Wine 🍷
🍪 Traditional German Cookies from our very own family recipe
🧣 Vendor booths featuring local shops (Sunday)
🔥 Fire pits
🎸 Live music 🎤❄️ Vendor Details coming soon!
Wine-ter Fest Admission is a $5 cover charge per person. FREE for ages 17 and under. Admission will be waived with non-expired canned good donation or toy donation. All donations will be…
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Saturday, December 6, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Owl Prowl
49601 8 Mile Rd, Northville, MI, United States, Michigan 48167
See more details | Add to gCalAttendance is limited and registration is required via sign-up genius. Registration link will be posted on website approximately three weeks prior to event. http://www.friendsofmaybury.org
Join the Friends of Maybury as we take a night hike and try to entice resident owls to respond to an artificial call. Program will start with a short educational presentation followed by a short walk. Everyone welcome. The program is free and suitable for all ages. We will meet at the Maybury State Park Trailhead Building. Use the Eight Mile…
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Saturday, December 6, 2025 8:30 pm - 9:45 pm
Annie & Rod Capps Quartet | North Star Lounge
North Star Lounge
See more details | Add to gCalPoignant and playful, effortless and endearing, Annie & Rod Capps’ sound meets at the intersection of Americana & Folk covering a broad sonic range of genres and influences – what comes out is a rootsy vibe, touch of twang and soulful groove. The quartet features Jason Dennie, who has been contributing to their arrangements since 2006 with his wildly creative mandolin and instinctive harmony and Ozzie Andrews joyfully adding the rock solid and creative low-end. From house concerts to festival stages, the Capps have become known for their ability to create…
