Nightspots

Ensemble led by local pop-rock singer-songwriter Menzo.

Local blues-rock band led by singer-guitarist John Babij.

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

Blues and folk music by the local roots music trio of singer-guitarists Ralph McKee, Steve Rich, and Jill Baker. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

Lake City singer-songwriter & guitarist known for his clever, funny, and candidly insightful folk-, rock-, and jazz-based songs about his life.

Local rock band fronted by Spark vocalist Robin Grant.

Local folk-rock quartet with bluegrass & Irish music flavors whose instrumentation features guitars, banjo, flute, and keyboard. 4:30–6:30 p.m.

Local acoustic alt-rock & alt-country quintet.

Vintage rock ’n’ roll dance jams—everything from mellow Dylan tunes to psychedelic rock with some reggae, blues, and country mixed in—by this local band led by the father-son duo of Larry and Brian Genoa. With singer-bassist Ralph McKee and guitarist Kip Godwin, along with guest musicians.

Detroit horror-punk band. Openers: the Detroit psychedelic art-rock trio Sonic Smut, the local rock’n’roll garage quartet Zzvava, and the Detroit Party Marching Band.

In-the-round performances by popular singer-songwriters who have regularly appeared at the Ark over the years. John Gorka writes intimate, conversational songs and ballads that overflow with vividly imagined details and a sly, probing sense of humor. Patty Larkin is a Boston-based singer-songwriter who blends incisive, often very funny social commentary with heartfelt, tart-witted love songs. Lucy Kaplansky is an acclaimed singer-songwriter and former clinical psychologist known for her strong, supple voice and her wryly engaging blues- and country-flavored ballads. Cliff Eberhardt is a veteran NYC–based urban troubadour who blends rock, blues, and folk traditions in spare, haiku-like songs that offer alternately shattering and haunting glimpses of an inner world. $46.

With performances by the Michigan Southern rock & country band Dave Fio & Company, the Detroit-area country-rock cover band The Feisty Birds, and the local Alice in Chains acoustic tribute band Killer Is Me. 7 p.m. $14.

All ages. Emo dance party. 10 p.m. $25.

Jazz ensemble led by this Detroit-bred singer-songwriter with a sultry, soulful mezzo voice whose jazzy R&B songs seamlessly blend spirituality and sensuality.

Contemporary pop-rock and pop-punk covers and originals by this Lansing trio.

Veteran Monroe psychedelic blues-rock trio.

Husband-and-wife duo of singer Kristi Davis & singer-guitarist Dave Boutette, a veteran local folk-rock songwriter whose genial songs about the small ups and downs of ordinary life draw on a range of influences from Chuck Berry to Bob Dylan to Paul Westerberg. Tonight they are joined for a Valentine’s Day show by local fiddler Emily Slomovitz. 6–7:15 p.m. $15.

Local country-folk and Americana supergroup of veteran singer-songwriters Ed Dupas, Caroline Barlow, and Tony Pace, along with veteran local bassist Ozzie Andrews. Together they weave 3-part harmonies with acoustic and electric instrumentation, offering an eclectic mix of song styles and textures. 8:30–9:45. $20.

Classic jazz love songs and other Valentine’s Day music by this jazz ensemble led by local alto saxophonist Horn.

All acoustic musicians invited. Hosted by Irish-ish, a trio from the Malty Taskers that plays traditional Irish music and Irish pub songs. 1–3 p.m.