Events for July 2025
2 July
The Gladys Knight Tribute Featuring Sharon Love Jones

Come celebrate the legendary Gladys Knight with a soulful tribute by Sharon Love Jones - it's gonna be a night to remember!

3 July
KISS MY JAZZ PRESENTS An Intimate Evening with Bunny DeBarge 7:30pm

Join legendary singer, songwriter & Motown icon BUNNY DeBARGE for a one-woman show filled with stories, soulful vocals, and signature songs that defined a generation.

6 July
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. 

8 July
Singers In The Round • Episode 79 • Hosted by: YORG & MATT KYSIA & JACKI DANIELS

SINGERS IN THE ROUND brings you the freshest take on a Nashville-style songwriters circle, but combines it as a livestream music showcase.

9 July
Jameel Stephens Trio

Join, Jameel Stephens(drums), Dr. Reginald Lewis(saxophone) and Troy Robertson III for a night of joy and music at Aretha’s Jazz Cafe.

10 July
Dr. V. Shawn and the Jazz Ensemble, An Independence Day Soiree

Join us for a night of smooth jazz with Dr. V. Shawn and his talented ensemble, celebrating Independence Day in style!

11 July
Stand-Up Comedy: LALA LOVE, EMANI T., MARLON Fields Hosted By Kong Gee

Stand-Up Comedy: LALA LOVE, EMANI T., MARLON Fields Hosted By Kong Gee

12 July
THE HALF-A-STACK POETRY SLAM #23: THE FINAL SEASON.

12 Poets will compete for $500! Detroit's favorite poetry series is BACK for our FINAL SEASON.

13 July
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. 

16 July
Midsummer Jazz Showcase: A Tribute to Jam Sessions ft Sky Covington & Man

Get ready to groove to the smooth sounds of Sky Covington & Man at the Midsummer Jazz Showcase - it's gonna be a jam session to remember!

19 July
Tribute Show to Fantasia

The Purpose Tour is coming home DETROIT!

20 July
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. 

21 July
SOUL DIVAS TOUR A Tribute to Whitney Houston, Natalie Cole & Dionne Warwick

Get ready to groove to the timeless hits of Whitney Houston, Natalie Cole, and Dionne Warwick at THE SOUL DIVAS TOUR!

22 July
Faith Quashie

Faith Quashie - vocals Rufus Ferguson - pianoMike Abbo - bass Caleb Robinson - drums 

23 July
Sam Melkonian Trio and The Leftovers Sextet

Join us for a great night of music with the Sam Melkonian Trio and Leftovers Sextet.

24 July
Pre Fight Night Comedy

Welcome to the ultimate pre-fight comedy showdown! Detroit and Chicago, where laughter packs a punch! Get ready to rumble!

25 July
Don Dylan - The Ultimate ‘Bob Dylan’ Experience

“Don Dylan” is the ultimate Bob Dylan tribute of the Midwest. This project is the brainchild of Singer Songwriter Don Puglisi who has been featured as Dylan in Esquire magazine’s photo spread, “The Fashions of Bob Dylan.” 

27 July
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. 

27 July
Performance D - Vocal Jazz Workshop Performance

Come join us for a fun Vocal Jazz Workshop Performance where you can hear Detroit's up and coming pros and amateur singers.

30 July
James Donaldson - BORN TO JAM: 27 Years of Rhythm

James Donaldson returns to Aretha’s Jazz Cafe for an unforgettable birthday performance! Wednesday July 30th, 8pm, get your tickets today!

Events for July 2025