Nightspots
Events for August 20, 2026
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Alex Wand & Nelle Anderson
An improvisational blend of opera and performance art by this duo of soprano-composer Anderson and Wand, a local guitarist who plays joyous and unpredictable instrumental originals featuring unconventional tunings. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.
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Street Fiction
An evening of jazz by this local rock band led by guitarists Dan Denison and Austin Netherton.
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Open Mic
All performers invited. Hosted by local folk-rock singer-songwriter Mike Gentry. 6–9 p.m.
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Focus: Jazz
Jazz favorites by the trio of pianist Jeff Fessler, bassist Will van Campen, and saxophonist Jeff Kopmanis.
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James Muto
Jackson pop-country singer-guitarist.
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Levona
Ypsi pop-rock band. Openers: the Flint indie rock band Lopsider and the Detroit alt-rock band Wetbody.
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Cloverleaf.
Ypsi postpunk band. Openers: the Detroit-area emo band Mccloud and the local postpunk rock trio Shindig Machine. $15.
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The Trews Acoustic Trio
Three principal members of this acclaimed Canadian rock band—Colin Macdonald, John-Angus Macdonald, and Jack Syperek—perform stripped-down acoustic rendition of hits from their extensive catalog. $29.
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Headband Henny.
Kalamazoo alternative R&B singer, Openers: the Wisconsin indie skate-rock band Social Cig, the Detroit-area alt-rock band FrostisRad, and the Clinton acoustic indie pop-rock band Luna Pier. $16.
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The Pherotones
A wide range of jazz and jazzed-up popular music, from the 1920s to the present, by this all-star local quintet. With trumpeter Ross Huff, pianist Giancarlo Aversa, bassist Brennan Andes, violinist Jordan Adema, and drummer Wes Fritzemeier.
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“MixPlates”
Every Thurs., except Aug. 27: “MixPlates.” With Ryan Cady and other DJs TBA.