Events & Live Music
Taste of Ethiopia hosts regular live music and community events throughout the year — Ethiopian and Eritrean artists touring through Michigan, holiday celebrations, traditional dance nights, and Ethiopian New Year (Enkutatash) every September.
Live Music Nights
We host visiting musicians from the Ethiopian diaspora several times a year — including past appearances by singer Fikru Yelekal, whose return visits have become something of a tradition. Music nights typically include a full dinner service, traditional dance, and the singer's own performance set. Tickets are sold via the restaurant directly; reservations are essential.
Upcoming & Recent
| Event | Notes |
|---|---|
| Fikru Yelekal — Return Show | Past performance; a "back by popular demand" night of music, traditional dancing, and celebration. Watch the calendar for the next announcement. |
| Enkutatash (Ethiopian New Year) | September 11. Full traditional dinner, music, and the community gathering for which the restaurant has been known for two decades. |
| Genna (Ethiopian Christmas) | January 7. Special menu, coffee ceremony, and a quieter, family-style night. |
| Timket | January 19. Celebration of the Epiphany; one of the most colorful holidays in the Ethiopian Orthodox calendar. |
| Coffee Ceremony Nights | Periodically scheduled extended buna ceremonies open to walk-ins (no group minimum). Watch the calendar. |
How to Find Out About Upcoming Events
The fastest way is our Facebook page, which we update with each announcement. You can also subscribe to our email list at the bottom of any page — we send roughly one email per month, never more.
Reserving a Table for a Music Night
For music nights, reservations open about three weeks ahead and fill quickly. Call (248) 905-5560 or email [email protected] to book. Tables are released in two rounds: the first round goes to email-list subscribers; the rest open to the public.
Bringing a Private Event Here
We also host private events — birthdays, engagements, corporate gatherings, baptisms (Christna), and bridal showers. The full coffee ceremony is available as an add-on. Private dining and events
Performing Here
If you're a musician or performer working in Ethiopian, Eritrean, or related East African traditions and you'd like to discuss a date, email [email protected] with your dates, your set, and a recording or video link.