Live music in Oakland County, MI

This event is open to all ages. Will call tickets will be released prior to entry only to the original purchaser, and a valid ID is required. Attendees under 21 will be charged an additional $5 at the door. A public onsale is planned.

Affirmations in Ferndale hosts a stop on Mike Maimone’s Guess What? I Love You album and book release tour, celebrating his fifteenth album and first memoir. The two works honor the love he shared with his late husband, renowned publicist Howard Bragman, whose trailblazing career helped many in the LGBTQ+ community live authentically. The evening blends piano-driven songs with heartfelt storytelling that moves through humor, loss, spirituality, and renewal, encouraging those processing grief to stay open to connection and to notice the small signs that suggest they are on the right path. Designed as companions, the album and memoir function together as one project that explores enduring love and the possibility of new connections. Early praise highlights the depth, beauty, and emotional resonance of the writing and music. Since 2005, Maimone has written more than two hundred songs featured on television, in films, on the radio, and on major streaming editorial playlists. He has averaged about one hundred performances a year as a solo artist, with his trio Mutts, and as a session keyboardist. Highlights include appearances at Lollapalooza and Riot Fest, headlining the Metro, Bowery Ballroom, and the Troubadour, performing on keys with Stevie Wonder, and tours with OK Go, Plain White T’s, and Blues Traveler. Guess What? I Love You is released by 8eat8 Records and Fox & Quill. Tickets are $10 plus a $2.51 platform fee.

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The annual Heartwood Ball brings a night not to be missed to Orchid Theatre. Sycamour is announced, with the rest of the lineup to be shared soon. Early bird tickets are available while supplies last.

A festive gala celebrates the 250th birthday of the United States, presented by the Polish American Congress, Michigan Division, in partnership with the American Polish Cultural Society. The evening features an open bar, live music by Plus Band, and a silent auction. Tickets are $100 for adults and $60 for those 21 and younger.

The Magic Bag hosts Deerhoof on the Sun Like It Hot 2026 tour, with Gerber & The Babies and Credit Card sharing the stage. This is an all ages, standing room only show. For over thirty years, Deerhoof has been known for bold, boundary pushing ideas, having formed in San Francisco in 1994. The lineup features Satomi Matsuzaki on vocals and bass, Greg Saunier on drums, and guitarists John Dieterich and Ed Rodriguez. Their sets leap from quiet melodies to sudden rhythmic bursts, catchy turns and joyful chaos, a live approach that has earned widespread praise. With more than twenty studio releases, including the recent Noble and Godlike in Ruin, they continue to evolve rather than repeat themselves. Gerber & The Babies bring a playful strain of Midwest egg punk that pulls influence from Black Flag to The Residents. Their songs take on topics like predatory behavior, mental health, and a deep fondness for dogs, driven by piercing synth arpeggios and heavy, fuzz soaked guitar. Credit Card, a Detroit outfit that started in 2025 with members tied to other notable local bands, fuses the city’s punk and techno lineage. Expect strobe lit intensity, mosh friendly energy, and sub powered beats that lean into hard EBM. Their first 7 inch, titled (CC) as a nod to the Germs classic, sold out at its Detroit release show, and they are preparing a 2026 debut full length they sometimes call a mixtape. Strong responses at Smalls, Paris Bar, and underground warehouse parties have built momentum for what comes next.

Saturday nights at Kola Lounge pulse with Afrobeats, reggae, hip hop and more, powered by a live DJ in a stylish lounge setting. Whether celebrating something special or simply in the mood for a night out, expect an energetic weekly soundtrack that keeps the weekend alive.

Create a handmade shaker in a hands-on weaving workshop at Woven in Ferndale. Using reeds and gathered materials, participants will learn round basketry techniques and craft a playable rattle that reflects individual style. Shakers and rattles are used around the world to accompany songs and dances, and this session brings that spirit into the making process. All materials are provided. Participants may bring a pair of scissors or clippers if they have them, and a meaningful piece of fabric or clothing to weave into the shaker. Tea and light snacks will be available while everyone works and shares stories and songs. No prior weaving experience is required. Capacity is limited to nine participants.

Sporcle's Music Quiz delivers a music-focused trivia experience that challenges knowledge of songs, artists, and more. It offers a casual, friendly competition for music fans.

Mania: The ABBA Tribute brings the music of ABBA to Detroit at Royal Oak Music Theatre. This all ages event features reserved seating. Tickets are available online, with a password pre-sale using DANCING ahead of the general on sale.

Steve Burton and Bradford Anderson, known for portraying Jason Morgan and Damian Spinelli on ABC’s General Hospital, bring their quick-witted rapport to the stage with a 75 minute mix of music and comedy. Their behind-the-scenes camaraderie, familiar to listeners of their long-running podcast and followers on social media, comes to life in a live show created for fans. Ticket options include a Platinum package with premium seating, a pre show meet and greet featuring photo opportunities and autographs, the full performance, and access to the post show VIP photo op. A VIP option is also available and includes the show plus a post show meet and greet with a photo opportunity, with no autographs. Please bring your own camera for photos. Autographs are only included with the Platinum package.

AEG brings the Toddler Rave World Tour to Royal Oak Music Theatre, featuring Lenny Pearce. This event welcomes attendees of all ages.

Ease into Thursday evenings at Kola Lounge with a weekly after-work hangout featuring a live DJ, food, and a relaxed atmosphere. This free event offers happy hour pricing with $3 beers, $5 wines and cocktails, and $7 appetizers, so guests can start the night with music, conversation, and budget-friendly sips and snacks.

At The Loving Touch, this event features Nik Parr and The Selfless Lovers and is open to all ages. Will call tickets are only released to the original purchaser prior to entry, and a valid ID is required. Guests under 21 will be charged an additional $5 at the door.

The Magic Bag hosts Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers on The Hell To Breakfast Tour 2026, with Ike Reilly featuring Shane Reilly. Led by Roger Clyne, formerly of The Refreshments, the band blends Southwestern rock, outlaw country influences, and Americana with vivid storytelling at the forefront. The performance features road-ready anthems, crowd-singable hooks, and an easy rapport that draws the audience into the experience. Attendees will be on their feet throughout, and all ages are welcome.

Presented by AEG Presents, this show is open to all ages and features a performance from The Midnight.