Nightspots

Solo jazz guitarist. Solo jazz pianists TBA occasionally substitute.

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, seniors, & students, $2).

Straight-ahead jazz by this top-notch local ensemble led by vibes player Kocher and bassist Keller.

 Latin salsa by this ensemble led by Detroit singer and conga player Vega.

Ypsilanti quartet that plays jazz, rock, and soul covers, along with some originals. The ban is joined tonight by Canton singer-songwriter Chris McGorey.

Solo jazz guitarist. Solo jazz pianists TBA occasionally substitute.

Contemporary Hawaiian music by this widely acclaimed trio. Members are ukulele player David Kamakahi, acoustic bassist Kale Hannahs, and singer-guitarist Matt Sproat, a former winner of the Big Island falsetto competition. It is accompanied tonight by the Hialoha Polynesian Dance Group. $20.

A wide range of jazz and jazzed-up popular music, from the 1920s to the present, by this all-star local quartet. With trumpeter Ross Huff, pianist Giancarlo Aversa, bassist Brennan Andes, and drummer Wes Fritzemeier.

Jazz ensemble led by this local bassist.

Local funk-rock jam quartet.

A mix of rock, folk, and Celtic music by this local singer-guitarist.

A mix of pop, rock, and punk covers, along with a few originals by this local jam band.

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

Local bluegrass band.

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.

Internationally acclaimed singer-guitarist whose acoustic arrangements of popular songs are known for their originality and emotional honesty. His repertoire includes songs by Toto, Simon & Garfunkel, The Beatles, Boston, Sarah McLachlan, and others. $35.

Local band led by the father-son rhythm section of singers Larry and Brian Genoa that plays vintage electric blues and rock ’n’ roll dance jams.

Ypsilanti pop-folk trio.  Openers: the Detroit hardcore band Love Loss, the Belleville hardcore band We Will Rot, and the Ypsilanti punk quartet Normal Park.

Septet from the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra big band. Dinner shows: Price TBA. 6 & 8:30 p.m.