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North Star Lounge: Alex Wand & Nelle Anderson

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North Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor

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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El Limon: Street Fiction

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El Limon 2709 Plymouth

An evening of jazz by this local rock band led by guitarists Dan Denison and Austin Netherton.

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Moonwinks Tavern: Open Mic

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Moonwinks Tavern 5151 Plymouth Rd. (734) 994-5151.

All performers invited. Hosted by local folk-rock singer-songwriter Mike Gentry. 6–9 p.m.

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Ypsi Alehouse: Focus: Jazz

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Ypsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti

Jazz favorites by the trio of pianist Jeff Fessler, bassist Will van Campen, and saxophonist Jeff Kopmanis.

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The Ranch: James Muto

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The Ranch 122 W. Washington, Ann Arbor

Jackson pop-country singer-guitarist.

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Ziggy’s: Levona

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Ziggy’s 206 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti

Ypsi pop-rock band. Openers: the Flint indie rock band Lopsider and the Detroit alt-rock band Wetbody.

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The Arboretum: Cloverleaf.

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The Arboretum 984 E. Michigan Ave., Saline

Ypsi postpunk band. Openers: the Detroit-area emo band Mccloud and the local postpunk rock trio Shindig Machine. $15.

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Ark: The Trews Acoustic Trio

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Ark 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor

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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Blind Pig: Headband Henny.

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Blind Pig 208 S. First St., Ann Arbor

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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Last Word: The Pherotones

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Last Word 301 W. Huron, Ann Arbor

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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Ann Arbor Funhouse: “MixPlates”

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Ann Arbor Funhouse 207 E. Washington., Ann Arbor

Every Thurs., except Aug. 27: “MixPlates.” With Ryan Cady and other DJs TBA.