Women of Jazz Symposium
Learn and play music as directed by jazz artist, bandleader, and bassist Marion Hayden, or attend the final concert at St. Matthew鈥檚 & St. Joseph鈥檚 Episcopal Church. July 15-20. $15+. MSU Detroit Center, 3408 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-578-9700;
Haydn Symphony No. 97
Other selections to be performed include Grieg鈥檚 Holberg Suite, Haydn鈥檚听Trumpet Concerto, and Mozart鈥檚听music from听Idomeneo: Chaconne and Pas seul. July 18-21. $10+. See website for locations; 313-576-5111;
The Michigan Glass Project
The eighth annual live art and music festival will benefit Art Road Nonprofit, which fights to keep art classes a part of Detroit鈥檚 public education. July 19-21. $20+. Russell Industrial Center 1600 Clay St., Detroit; 313-872-4000;
Red Bull Arts Detroit Resident Artist Exhibition
Held in conjunction with Detroit Art Week, Red Bull Arts Detroit鈥檚 second artist residency exhibition of the year features work by sculpture, print, and performance artist Pamela Council; photographer and visual artist Kearra Amaya Gopee; and artist and writer Claire Lachow. An opening reception for the exhibition will be held on July 19. July 19-Aug. 30. No cost. Red Bull Arts Detroit, 1551 Winder St., Detroit;
Jeff Lynn鈥檚 ELO
First formed in 1970, the Electric Light Orchestra has sold more than 50 million records worldwide. The group will be joined by special guest Dhani Harrison, who is a British instrumentalist. July 20. $50+. Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-471-7000;
Thank You, Mies Tour
Join in the Detroit Art Week festivities at Detroit Artists Market this Saturday with a tour of the exhibition Thank You, Mies, which is in its final days. The tour will be given by curator Dennis Nawrocki. Snacks and drinks will be served. July 20. No cost. Detroit Artists Market, 4719 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-832-8540;
If Only I Could Say It With Words, Readings & Conversation
As a part of Detroit Art Week, Detroit-based writers Lynn Crawford and Christin Lee will moderate an afternoon of readings and conversation about women. Writings by Rochelle Marrett, Cherise Morris, and Yasmine Rukia will be featured, as will paintings by Los Angeles artist Kelly Reemtsen. July 20. No cost. David Klein Gallery, 1520 Washington Blvd., Detroit; 313-818-3416;
Nate Fridson
The Detroit native is known for his sarcastic and autobiographical stand-up. July 18-20. $10+. Mark Ridley鈥檚 Comedy Castle, 310 S. Troy St., Royal Oak; 248-542-9900;
Photo Safari
A trip to the Detroit Zoo is always a great way to learn about wildlife, but this weekend it will also be a great place to view work from metro Detroit photographers, exhibit your own, and maybe even win a prize. July 20 and 21. No cost with admission. Detroit Zoo 8450 W 10 Mile Rd., Royal Oak; 248-541-5717;
This Morning a DJ Saved my Life: Point of Influence
The event, which hosts a different DJ each month, features brunch, cocktails, coffee, and music. July 21. No cost. Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit, 4454 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-832-6622;
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