Events for May 2022
1 May
Kolobok

A Russian folktale about the adventures of a little Butterball baked by an elderly couple. Better known in America as The Gingerbread Man, Kolobok is a Russian folktale about the adventures of a little Butterball baked by an elderly couple.

Two forest spirits, performed by live actors, bring our colorful floor puppets to life.

4 May
Foxxy Gwensday Wednesday

The platform is set for artist to present and showcase at a level of superiority, which Aretha Franklin the “Queen of Soul” and other iconic Detroit artists are known for across the world. 

The goal is to inspire young artist that have a passion for the arts, support metro Detroit charities in their mission for a stronger community and give our customers the live music experience that keeps them returning week after week!!!

5 May
"Take 5" ...Five Jazz Greats Perform 5 Jazz Legends

Audiences loved the latest Unlimited Sky Production so much, it’s coming back! TAKE 5: 5 Jazz Greats perform 5 Jazz Legends returns to Aretha’s Jazz Café on Ma​y 5th​ at 8pm. Detroit area talent will have folks snapping their fingers, tapping their feet, and swaying to the beats and blends of timeless tunes.

6 May
THE HALF A STACK POETRY SLAM #14

Joel Fluent Greene & Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts Proudly Present:

THE HALF A STACK POETRY SLAM #14!!!12 Incredible Poets Compete for $500 Cash!

9 May
Aretha's Jazz Jam

Come jam with us at Aretha's Jazz Cafe. Any instrument, any experience level. No opening set; all jazz, all you.

Listen, eat, drink, play, sing, or all of the above.

10 May
Scott Gwinnell Jazz Orchestra

High School Jazz Band Opening Set 7-8pm- $10 Cover

11 May
Dr. Beans Bowles Big Birthday Bash!

“The Son of a Funk Brother”

Join us for Author, Flautist, Producer, Musician and youngest son of Motowns 

Dr. Beans Bowles Big Birthday Bash!

13 May
Water Seed wsg The Gabriel Brass Band

Bringing together a mixture of Funk, Rock and Pop in a way that only a New Orleans band can, Water Seed has spent more than ten years creating timeless yet current music with an edgy style and progressive consciousness.

14 May
Saxappeal presents Saturday Nite Cipher

Saturday Nite Cipher is BACK!

17 May
Scott Gwinnell Jazz Orchestra

High School Jazz Band Opening Set 7-8pm- $10 Cover

18 May
Foxxy Gwensday Wednesday

Smooth Jazz Recording Artist! 

Self contained award winning touring artist back home for live concert!

21 May
Will Cyprian & Friends

It will be a night of Soul and Funk Featuring the Soulful voice of Smoke Jones, and two of Detroit’s Bass Legends Larry Lee and Kern Brantley. 

22 May
Aretha's Jazz Jam

Come jam with us at Aretha's Jazz Cafe. Any instrument, any experience level. No opening set; all jazz, all you.

Listen, eat, drink, play, sing, or all of the above.

25 May
Foxxy Gwensday presents G Note 7

Detroit Choice!

Detroits most sought after Funk and R&B Band” one night only!!!

26 May
The Satin Doll Revue

In The Satin Doll Revue seasoned, professional performers and musicians from the Detroit Metropolitan area pay tribute to beloved lady legends of jazz, Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington, Sarah Vaughan, Nina Simone, Ella Fitzgerald, Etta James, Bessie Smith and Carmen McRae.

28 May
Maybe A Jacket, Maybe Not!

Come experience House in this Historic one of kind setting.

Events for May 2022