All acoustic performers invited. Fifteen acts are selected randomly from those who sign up (doors open 7:30 p.m.) to perform 8 minutes (or 2 songs) each. The most talented and popular Open Stage performers are offered their own evenings at the Ark. $3 (members & students, free).

Ensemble led by this widely recorded MSU trombone professor, winner of a prestigious Downbeat poll for Trombonist of the Year.

Local singer-songwriter who writes songs in a variety of genres. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

All invited to present a song, story, poem, monologue, comedy bit, magic act, other performance. Hosted by Annie Bacon & Forrest Hejkal. Sign-up starts at 6:30 p.m. 7–10 p.m. $5.

Acoustic guitar-driven postpunk folk-rock originals.

Local queer alt-pop band.