Events for April 2026
1 April
Retro Music Services LLC Presents: Saideira, The Santana Experience

Get ready to groove with Saideira bringing the ultimate Santana vibes and killer guitar jams all night long!

7 April
Singers In The Round

Singers In The Round Songwriter Showcase. We have gathered 5 of the biggest singer/songwriters in the Detroit area to perform original songs

8 April
Let's Talk About It with Katrina Carson

Come hang out and dive into real talk with Katrina Carson, where your thoughts and stories take center stage.

9 April
Planet D Nonet

Detroit’s multi-award winning swing band, the 10 pc Planet D Nonet will play songs from their various albums in tribute to Duke Ellington as well as other great music from Count Basie, Fats Waller and Fletcher Henderson. Always a fun time! 

12 April
Aretha's Jazz Jam

Aretha's Jazz Cafe's Sunday evening education-themed jam has, for about a decade, served as Detroit’s hub for jazz musicians to learn their craft in a guided, safe, all-ages environment. Created and administered by Music Hall education director, Scott Gwinnell, jamming musicians of all ages are encouraged to use this experience to work on skills like collaboration, communication, improvisation, repertoire building, as well as to network and socialize with other musicians. 

13 April
The Bessie Smith Tribute Celebration ft.The Queens of Blues Thornetta Davis

Get ready to groove and pay homage to the legendary Bessie Smith with Thornetta Davis and the Queens of Blues!

17 April
SkyeLea live at Aretha's Jazz Cafe

Soul-Pop meets Detroit Jazz! SkyeLea brings originals, fresh covers, and a live band to Aretha's for a vibey, listening experience.

19 April
Aretha's Jazz Jam

Aretha's Jazz Cafe's Sunday evening education-themed jam has, for about a decade, served as Detroit’s hub for jazz musicians to learn their craft in a guided, safe, all-ages environment. Created and administered by Music Hall education director, Scott Gwinnell, jamming musicians of all ages are encouraged to use this experience to work on skills like collaboration, communication, improvisation, repertoire building, as well as to network and socialize with other musicians. 

20 April
Out of the Mouth of Woman: A Tribute to the Detroit Queens of Jazz

Get ready to groove and honor the legendary Detroit Queens of Jazz with a night filled with soulful melodies and powerful voices!

22 April
Winard Harper & Jeli Posse

A virtuoso on the drum set and the balafon, the West African equivalent of the marimba, Winard Harper is a sought after collaborator at home and abroad. We are excited to have him and his exciting band the Jeli Posse, here at the Cafe!

23 April
ML Liebler Book Release!

ML's memoir, Hound Dog, release! With the Magic Poetry Band, Jackamo, and The Plushies!

24 April
Gettin' Spins

Want to hear your music on the radio? Wonder if there are stations willing to play your music? Wonder how you can be heard?

24 April
Rustbelt Sounds

Join us for an evening of music made in the Rustbelt - Featuring Chris Cranick of Grand Rapids, MI - Matt Bastardson of Pontiac, MI and Jennifer Westwood and the Handsome Devils from Detroit.

27 April
The Randy Crawford Tribute ft.Dnise Jonson

Get ready to groove and sing along to the soulful tunes of The Randy Crawford Tribute ft. Dnise Jonson, a night you won't want to miss!

29 April
Detroit Is Open!

JOEL FLUENT GREENE PRESENTS:

DETROIT IS OPEN!

A FREE OPEN MIC IN HONOR OF NATIONAL POETRY

30 April
Out of the Mouth of Babes: : A Tribute to the Rising Stars of Jazz

In powerful celebration of International Jazz DaySky Covington’s Preservation of Jazz Monday Night Music Series, in partnership with LadyLove Music®, proudly announces the return of one of Detroit’s most heartwarming and inspiring productions:

Events for April 2026