Nightspots

In-the-round performances by popular local and area acts that have regularly appeared at the Ark over the years. Each artist performs a song written in 1965 to commemorate the Ark’s 60th anniversary. Participants include Al Bettis, Andrew Brown & Katie Smith, Annie & Rod Capps, Chris Buhalis, Chris DuPont & Kylee Phillips, Dani Darling, Joe Reilly, Judy Banker, Ki5, Matt Watroba, Peter Madcat Ruth, The RFD Boys, and others TBA. $35–$95.

Hosted by the Studio 55 School of Dance (Hillsdale).

DJ dance party featuring a variety of Latin genres, including bachata, salsa, merengue, reggaeton, and Top 40.

Soulful Detroit R&B singer-songwriter who was a finalist at the 2024 Michigan State Fair Superstar contest.

Jazz ensemble, named after the late jazz pianist and Earle cofounder Burgess, featuring drummer Robert Warren and a rotating roster of bassists and pianists.

Jazz originals and standards by a local ensemble led by singer-bassist Rob Crozier. The Jan. 3 show features guest vocalist Ellie Martin, a University of Toledo jazz vocal instructor whose repertoire includes Brazilian music, bebop, American Songbook tunes, and originals.

Versatile local all-star folk-rock and rock ’n’ roll ensemble of vocalist Sophia Hanifi, guitarists Dave Keeney and Jim Latini, bassist John Sperendi, and others TBA.

Chirp singer-guitarist who plays rock ’n’ roll, blues, and folk covers and originals.

Duo of Americana country-folk singer-songwriter Lee and Kayser, a folk singer-guitarist who recently moved to Ypsilanti from Arizona.

DJ Edward Alan in the Main Room spins pop, Top 40, and EDM. DJ DigiMark plays retro 80s to Top 40 pop videos in the Red Room.

Local bluegrass quartet known for its beautiful vocal harmonies and instrumental prowess. Tonight they are joined by guitarist Andy David. 7–10 p.m. $10.

Lansing indie folk duo of singer-guitarist Austin Kaufmann and vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Tamiko Rothhorn known for their spirited duets, soulful harmonies, and vibrant folk-jazz instrumentation. 5:30–6:30 p.m.

Veteran Chelsea singer-songwriter, a self-styed “riff rock space cowboy” whose influences range from Elvis and Johnny Cash to Soundgarden and The Replacements. Opener: The JTW Trio, a blues-based Chelsea-Dexter trio featuring multi-instrumentalist Wesley Fritzemeier and guitarists Joshua Silas and Tommy Reifel.

Stage name of Chris McGorey, a Canton singer-songwriter who plays adventurous folk-rock.

A wide range of pop, rock, and blues by this local quintet that’s fronted by vocalist Carrie Ferrario.

Local punk-rock trio. Openers: Shindig Machine, a local postpunk rock trio, and Adam J. Snyder, a local blues-rock singer-songwriter.

Detroit-area indie rock band. Openers: the Flint-area alt-rock trio Final Boss Fight!, the East Lansing rock quartet Clipboards, and the Rochester (MI) garage punk-rock trio The Dartmoors. $10.

Young jazz sextet that plays funky original compositions along with classics from the hard-bop and post-bop catalog. 10:30 p.m.–midnight.

DJ spins a mix of pop hits and club classics.

Jazz ensemble, named after the late jazz pianist and Earle cofounder Burgess, featuring drummer Robert Warren and a rotating roster of bassists and pianists.