301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor
nstarlounge.com
This music room & vegan bar affiliated with the Detroit Street Filling Station next door features live music, Wed.-Fri. 7-10 p.m., Sat. 7-10:30 p.m. Also, Tues. 7-10 p.m., LGBTQ Night features a rotating mix of DJs, trivia, karaoke, and bingo. $10 cover (happy hour shows, free), no dancing. If advance tickets are sold, they are available at nstarlounge.com/events and (if available) at the door.
Upcoming Events
March 4, 2026: Poetry Open Mic.
All invited to bring a poem or monologue that they’ve written. Hosted by cat h. bradley & Forrest Hejkal. Sign-up starts at 6:30 p.m. 7–10 p.m.
March 4, 2026: Jeremy Siegrist.
Jackson-area Americana singer-guitarist. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.
March 5, 2026: Cincinnati Beer Gut.
Ohio cowpunk one-man-band who plays in a luchador mask. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.
March 6, 2026: The Wildflowers.
Local acoustic folk-rock & Americana trio. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.
March 6, 2026: Pontiac Trail Blazers.
Local bluegrass quartet known for its beautiful vocal harmonies and instrumental prowess. Tonight they are joined by dobro player Tony Pace. 7–10 p.m. $10.
March 13, 2026: Pontiac Trail Blazers.
Local bluegrass quartet known for its beautiful vocal harmonies and instrumental prowess. Tonight they are joined by singer-guitarist Rochelle Clark. 7–10 p.m. $10.
March 14, 2026: Ryan Racine & The Little Victories.
Ensemble led by veteran local alt-country honky-tonk & rockabilly singer-songwriter Racine. 6–7:15 p.m. $15.
March 14, 2026: Paul Tinkerhess & Billy King.
Local duo of country-flavored pop-folk singer-songwriter King and veteran folk-styled singer-songwriter Tinkerhess. 8:30–9:45 p.m. $15.
March 18, 2026: Jan Krist & Alan Finkbeiner.
Local singer-songwriter duo of blues-folk singer-songwriter Krist and her drummer husband, Finkbeiner. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.
March 19, 2026: Maggie May.
The stage name of Maggie Blankenship, a soulful Americana singer-guitarist from Virginia whose musical influences include Susan Tedeschi, Grace Potter, Stevie Nicks, and Janis Joplin. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.
March 20, 2026: Pontiac Trail Blazers.
Local bluegrass quartet known for its beautiful vocal harmonies and instrumental prowess. Tonight they are joined by guitarist Wes Fritzemeier. 7–10 p.m. $10.
March 20, 2026: The Myriad Project.
U-M music student chamber trio. With oboist Emily Brownlee, bassoonist Donald Schweikart, and Dan Fecteau on electric violin and looping station. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.
March 21, 2026: The Lucky Nows.
Bluesy Americana roots-rock by an ensemble led by veteran Detroit singer-songwriter Jen Cass. 6:30–7:45 p.m. $20.
March 21, 2026: Adam Labeaux & Amy Petty Quartet.
Energetic folk-rock & soul band fronted by former Ragbirds guitarist Labeaux and Detroit-area Americana pop-rock singer-songwriter Petty. 9–10:15 p.m. $15.
March 25, 2026: Kait Bimer.
Thoughtful folk-style originals by this U-M jazz vocals student. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.
March 25, 2026: Open Mic.
All invited to bring a song, story, poetry, comedy, expression, magic, monologue, or other performance. Hosted by Annie Bacon & Forrest Hejkal. Sign-up starts at 6:30 p.m. 7–10 p.m. $5.
March 27, 2026: Pontiac Trail Blazers.
Local bluegrass quartet known for its beautiful vocal harmonies and instrumental prowess. Tonight they are joined by banjo player Ryan Michaud. 7–10 p.m. $10.
March 27, 2026: Blockhouse Valley.
Pop & indie rock covers by the Detroit-area duo of vocalist Ashleigh Glass and guitarist Cody Cooper. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.
March 28, 2026: Kate Hinote Trio.
Detroit-based indie pop-folk ensemble led by Hinote, the frontwoman of the Detroit folk-noir Americana band the Blueflowers. Tonight they are joined by fiddler Emily Slomovitz. 6–7:30 p.m. $15.
March 28, 2026: Jay & Jeffrey.
Duo of local tenors who sing Broadway songs. Accompanied by pianist Nick Frederick and drummer Jesse Gibbs. 9–10:15 p.m. $15.
Past Events
February 27, 2026: Dave Keeney & Sophia Hanifi. (More Info)
February 18, 2026: “Community Drum Circle.” (More Info)
February 12, 2026: “Aspects of Love Cabaret.” (More Info)
February 11, 2026: “Open Mic All Stars Showcase.” (More Info)
February 7, 2026: “Planned Parenthood Benefit Concert” (More Info)
February 5, 2026: Alex Wand & Michael Gould. (More Info)
February 4, 2026: Glenbrooke & the Wild Weeds. (More Info)
