Tag: Local/Regional

Thu
3
September 3 @ 8:00 pm

VOICES feat. Ki5 & Friends

The Ark 316 S. Main Ann Arbor, MI 48104 United States

Join as Ann Arbor native Ki5 – vocal architect and live looping artist Kyler Wilkins – performs and invites local musicians Josie G and David Magumba to take the stage sharing songs and stories of their craftsmanship, dreams, and triumphs along with all the other things that come with being a modern creator.

$24.00
Fri
8
January 8, 2027 @ 8:00 pm

Jill Jack’s Birthday Bash

The Ark 316 S. Main Ann Arbor, MI 48104 United States

Jill Jack’s decades-long career has taken her across the globe, performing solo and with her band, opening for acts like Bob Seger and Loretta Lynn. Her Americana music blends folk, rock, country, and blues, and she’s known for storytelling, humor, and heartfelt performances. With 12 CDs and 51 Detroit Music Awards, she’s also composed for documentaries and ad campaigns. Jack gives back through missionary work, nonprofits, and mentoring artists of all ages.

$29.00
Wed
9
Open Mic
September 9 @ 8:00 pm

The Ark’s Open Stage

The Ark 316 S. Main Ann Arbor, MI 48104 United States

Whether you’re looking for your big break, want to perfect your live performance skills, or just want to perform live for the sheer fun of it, Open Stage nights offer supportive audiences and a terrific space. Performers have eight minutes (or two songs) each to do their thing. Doors open at 7:30, and names are drawn at 7:55 and 8:30. If your name isn’t chosen, bring your raffle ticket with you next time, and you’ll double your chances. Tickets at the door.

$3.00, students and Ark members free
Tue
10
November 10 @ 7:30 pm

Veterans for Peace Concert

The Ark 316 S. Main Ann Arbor, MI 48104 United States

This annual concert benefits the Veterans for Peace Chapter 93 Peace Scholarship Fund. Proceeds will go to scholarships for college students enrolled in an accredited peace studies program and for programs to assist combat veterans suffering from serious trauma. Previous performers have included Laith Al-Saadi, Judy Banker, Al Bettis, Chris Buhalis, Annie & Rod Capps, Jill Jack, Shari Kane & Dave Steele, Billy King, Pontiac Trailblazers, Maddy Ringo, Rollie Tussing, Matt Watroba, and many more.

$24.00
Fri
4
September 4 @ 8:00 pm

The RFD Boys

The Ark 316 S. Main Ann Arbor, MI 48104 United States

It’s hard to believe, because each show is fresh and new, but the RFD Boys have been delighting Michigan audiences since 1969 with their fabulous musicianship and sly, exquisitely timed between-song humor. They’re legends of Michigan bluegrass, but they’re more than that too. With an appearance on the cover of Bluegrass Unlimited, with songs recorded by the likes of the Country Gentlemen, and with performances alongside bluegrass greats like Bill Monroe and Ralph Stanley, the RFD Boys are a part of America’s bluegrass tradition. Tickets available at the door

$16.00, $15 students, seniors, and Ark members
Mon
26
Open Mic
October 26 @ 8:00 pm

The Ark’s Open Stage

The Ark 316 S. Main Ann Arbor, MI 48104 United States

Whether you’re looking for your big break, want to perfect your live performance skills, or just want to perform live for the sheer fun of it, Open Stage nights offer supportive audiences and a terrific space. Performers have eight minutes (or two songs) each to do their thing. Doors open at 7:30, and names are drawn at 7:55 and 8:30. If your name isn’t chosen, bring your raffle ticket with you next time, and you’ll double your chances. Tickets at the door.

$3.00, students and Ark members free
Wed
2
Open Mic
September 2 @ 8:00 pm

The Ark’s Open Stage

The Ark 316 S. Main Ann Arbor, MI 48104 United States

Whether you’re looking for your big break, want to perfect your live performance skills, or just want to perform live for the sheer fun of it, Open Stage nights offer supportive audiences and a terrific space. Performers have eight minutes (or two songs) each to do their thing. Doors open at 7:30, and names are drawn at 7:55 and 8:30. If your name isn’t chosen, bring your raffle ticket with you next time, and you’ll double your chances. Tickets at the door.

$3.00, students and Ark members free
Thu
1
October 1 @ 7:30 pm

Brain Plasticity Ukulele Collective & Blueshouse

The Ark 316 S. Main Ann Arbor, MI 48104 United States

Ann Arbor’s Brain Plasticity Ukulele Collective is a proudly intergenerational group, sharing instruments, knowledge, kindness, and talent across eras. Instruments you might hear in the music of the collective include not only ukuleles but also guitar, flute, percussion, harmonica, accordion, mandolin, mandola, bass, piano, and melodica. The group is inspired by the idea that music cuts across diverse cognitive capabilities and resources, including numeracy, language, and space perception.

$29.00
Sat
10
October 10 @ 8:00 pm

Badass Women Band

The Ark 316 S. Main Ann Arbor, MI 48104 United States

This band of powerhouse female artists fuses each member’s individual rockin’, folky, funky, sensibilities for an unforgettable and dynamic collaboration. Featuring Annie Bacon (vocals, guitar, bass), Annie Capps (vocals, guitar, banjo), Sara Gibson (cello), Anne Heaton (vocals, piano), Carolyn Koebel (vocals, drums/percussion), Cori Somers (violin) and Julianna Wilson (vocals/bass), the Badass Women Band is a force to be reckoned with.

$29.00
Sat
19
September 19 @ 8:00 pm

Laith Al-Saadi’s Birthday Bash

The Ark 316 S. Main Ann Arbor, MI 48104 United States

In 2016, Laith Al-Saadi won America’s hearts and a spot in the Season 10 finale of NBC’s “The Voice.” Now he’s bringing an authentic blend of blues, soul and classic rock to audiences around the nation and the world. Laith Al-Saadi has always had the perfect combination of Midwestern hustle and incredible musical chops—honed at the University of Michigan school of music in his hometown of Ann Arbor, and on stages across the country working with legends like Taj Mahal, Luther Allison, Buddy Guy, Son Seals, Gregg Allman, and B.B. King.

$35.00