Tag: Local/Regional

Fri
31
October 31, 2025 @ 8:00 pm

Brain Plasticity Ukulele Collective & Blueshouse

The Ark 316 S. Main Ann Arbor, MI 48104 United States

A benefit for Cancer Support Community of Greater Ann Arbor. Ann Arbor’s Brain Plasticity Ukulele Collective is a proudly intergenerational group, sharing instruments, knowledge, kindness, and talent across eras. Instruments you might hear in the music of the collective include not only ukuleles but also guitar, flute, percussion, harmonica, accordion, mandolin, mandola, bass, piano, and melodica. The group is inspired by the idea that music cuts across diverse cognitive capabilities and resources, including numeracy, language, and space perception.

$29.00
Thu
30
Postponed
October 30, 2025 @ 8:00 pm

Chris Buhalis

The Ark 316 S. Main Ann Arbor, MI 48104 United States

Due to unforeseen circumstances, this show has been postponed. Ticket buyers have been refunded from point of purchase.

$29.00
Tue
11
November 11, 2025 @ 7:30 pm

Veterans for Peace Concert

The Ark 316 S. Main Ann Arbor, MI 48104 United States

This annual concert benefits the Veterans for Peace Chapter 93 Peace Scholarship Fund. Proceeds will go to scholarships for college students enrolled in an accredited peace studies program and for programs to assist combat veterans suffering from serious trauma. Past years performers have included Annie Bacon, Judy Banker, Al Bettis, Chris Buhalis, Annie & Rod Capps, Shari Kane & Dave Steele, Dave Keeney & Sophia Hanifi, Billy King, Pontiac Trailblazers, Jo Serrapere, Dick Siegel, Laith Al-Saadi, and Rollie Tussing.

$24.00
Thu
2
Voices Series
October 2, 2025 @ 8:00 pm

VOICES ft. Jade Nicole and Ki5

The Ark 316 S. Main Ann Arbor, MI 48104 United States

Voices is a series of artist-cultivated concerts at The Ark conceived and created by Ann Arbor musician Kyler Wilkins, AKA vocal looping artist Ki5. The series seeks to expand the representation of Michigan BIPOC artists and audiences at The Ark. Each show, intentional time will be taken to get to know each artist in the form of brief interviews and musical breaks to have them speak about their journey as musicians and performers with the hope that people in the audience are more connected to and inspired by those voices.

$24.00
Fri
28
Live and Virtual
November 28, 2025 @ 8:00 pm

Matt Watroba

The Ark 316 S. Main Ann Arbor, MI 48104 United States

What could be better than to kick off the holiday season with a Michigan folk music institution? Many know Matt Watroba as the voice of folk music in Michigan for his work producing and hosting shows for public radio. He has devoted his life and career to being a custodian of American folk and roots music. This has helped shape a repertoire and presentation that is unique on stages across the state and country.

$29.00
Sat
7
February 7 @ 7:30 pm

Mustard’s Retreat

The Ark 316 S. Main Ann Arbor, MI 48104 United States

Mustard’s Retreat has always sung the songs they enjoyed and cared about, regardless of the trends of the music industry and pop culture. They are committed to simply being themselves, not chasing fame or brass rings, while delighting in and connecting with their audiences as if they were family. The honesty of what they present onstage and the extensive body of outstanding original songs and recordings all contribute to a fiercely loyal audience that continues to grow.

$29.00
Sat
10
January 10 @ 8:00 pm

Jill Jack’s Annual Birthday Bash

The Ark 316 S. Main Ann Arbor, MI 48104 United States

For over a decade, Jill Jack has celebrated her birthday the best way she knows how — through music, with her beloved fans and incredible band! Join the party as The Jill Jack Band electrifies the stage and fills the room with love, laughter, and unforgettable melodies. Happiness is guaranteed — all you need to do is buy a ticket!

$29.00
Sat
3
January 3 @ 3:00 pm

The Yellow Room Gang

The Ark 316 S. Main Ann Arbor, MI 48104 United States

The Yellow Room is the “brilliantly yellow” living room of Tamulevich’s house on Ann Arbor’s Old West Side, where the gang members meet monthly for musical brainstorming and mutual critique. There are eight members of the gang, most or all of whom are on hand for any given show: Annie Capps, Kitty Donohoe, Jan Krist, Michael Hough, David Tamulevich, David Barrett, Jim Bizer, and Matt Watroba.

$29.00
Sun
30
Ford Family Series
November 30, 2025 @ 1:00 pm

Gemily

The Ark 316 S. Main Ann Arbor, MI 48104 United States

Gemily (Gemini + Emily) is the folk music trio comprised of Laz and San Slomovits, and San’s daughter, Emily. Laz and San, as the highly popular family music duo, Gemini, have been performing throughout Michigan and the United States since 1973. Emily first began joining them on stage when she was just eight years old. They’ve played an annual family concert for Ark audiences on the Sunday after Thanksgiving every year since 1994 to benefit Mott Children’s Hospital, where Emily was born.

$18.50, $13.50 kids 12 and under
Sun
4
January 4 @ 7:30 pm

Mr. B

The Ark 316 S. Main Ann Arbor, MI 48104 United States

Born in Flint and a true Michigan institution, Mr. B (Mark Braun) is a rare living link to the early days of boogie woogie, having learned directly from legends like Little Brother Montgomery and Blind John Davis. He plays in concert halls, he plays outdoors, he’s even played on a piano he towed by swimming out to Mackinac Island, but wherever you hear him, it’s an exciting show.

$29.00