Old Fourth Ward
The Ark feels like catching a private show in your best friend's living room: just 400 seats, nonprofit-run by volunteers, and some of the finest acoustics in the Midwest. Over 300 nights a year, folk, roots, and Americana artists take the stage at remarkably fair prices.
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Old Fourth Ward
The Ark feels like catching a private show in your best friend's living room: just 400 seats, nonprofit-run by volunteers, and some of the finest acoustics in the Midwest. Over 300 nights a year, folk, roots, and Americana artists take the stage at remarkably fair prices.
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Jazz & Blues
April 24 at 8pm
The Ark
Old Fourth Ward
Joshua Grekin brings four decades of soulful, jazzy originals to the Ark stage, joined by Detroit veterans. All proceeds benefit his Musician & Artist Prosperity Project, so your night out helps keep local artists thriving.
Alternative Music ConcertApril 25 at 8pm
The Ark
Old Fourth Ward
Pajamas weaves exploratory rock into one continuous, immersive flow. Think Pink Floyd meets Phish: intricate jams that drift and build, pulling you into an in-depth musical conversation.
Alternative Music ConcertApril 26 at 7pm
The Ark
Old Fourth Ward
May Erlewine brings her Michigan-born folk to one of the coziest rooms in the Midwest. The Ark's volunteer-run listening room feels like catching a friend in your living room, except with far better acoustics and sixty years of history on the walls.
Alternative Music Concert
April 28 at 8pm
The Ark
Old Fourth Ward
Gráinne Hunt brings her Irish nu-folk sound to The Ark for a free evening of soaring harmonies and emotional storytelling. Joined by drummer Jules Stewart, the duo channels Indigo Girls energy in an intimate listening room that's been Ann Arbor's musical living room since 1965.
BarApril 29 at 8pm
The Ark
Old Fourth Ward
Step into The Ark's legendary listening room where musicians roll the dice for eight minutes in the spotlight. This intimate open stage feels like watching artists in your living room, with better sound and a crowd that actually listens.
Jazz & BluesApril 30 at 7:30pm
The Ark
Old Fourth Ward
Ukuleles meet British blues for a cause. The Brain Plasticity Ukulele Collective brings their intergenerational, multi-instrumental jam to The Ark alongside veteran UK bluesman Mike Brooks (Blueshouse), all raising funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Michigan. Intimate venue, eclectic sounds, good vibes guaranteed.
Alternative Music ConcertMay 1 at 8pm
The Ark
Old Fourth Ward
Joan Osborne brings her smoky, soulful voice to Dylan's catalog in an evening of reinterpreted classics. Expect intimate arrangements of "Masters of War" and "Tonight I'll Be Staying Here With You" in one of Michigan's most beloved listening rooms.
Alternative Music ConcertMay 2 at 8pm
The Ark
Old Fourth Ward
Pieta Brown weaves folk, country, and dusky swamp into a sound that feels like rain on earth. Catch her and The Taken at The Ark, where her graceful, supple songwriting fills this historic listening room with major star-power magnetism.
World Music ConcertMay 3 at 7:30pm
The Ark
Old Fourth Ward
John McCutcheon brings American roots music and spellbinding stories to The Ark, where the sound is engineered for perfection and the vibe feels like your living room, only better.
Alternative Music Concert
May 5 at 8pm
The Ark
Old Fourth Ward
Two voices, haunting harmonies, and a fiddle that doesn't know whether to weep or rage. Mama's Broke fuses old-time roots with punk spirit and doom metal edge for a sound that's ancient and urgent all at once.
Alternative Music Concert
May 6 at 8pm
The Ark
Old Fourth Ward
Mark Erelli brings his fourteenth album, Spring Green, to one of Michigan's most beloved listening rooms. The Boston songwriter's warm, emotionally honest folk recalls Jackson Browne and James Taylor, with songs that meditate on vulnerability and renewal.
Alternative Music Concert
May 7 at 8pm
The Ark
Old Fourth Ward
Raise your voice in an all-star singalong honoring folk legend Pete Seeger. Local musicians and storytellers gather at The Ark to carry on his tradition of audience-powered music and activism.
Country Music ConcertMay 8 at 8pm
The Ark
Old Fourth Ward
The RFD Boys have been Michigan bluegrass royalty since 1969, mixing tight musicianship with deadpan stage banter. Catch them at The Ark, where the listening room vibe makes every note hit home.
World Music Concert
May 9 at 8pm
The Ark
Old Fourth Ward
The brothers behind We Banjo 3 reimagine Irish folk with lush harmonies, fiery fiddle, and soul-bursting chemistry. Expect laughter, heart, and tradition reaching toward something new.
Pop ConcertMay 9 at 11am
The Ark
Old Fourth Ward
Five-time Grammy nominee Justin Roberts brings his "feel-good fun for the whole family" to the stage for a morning of dancing, laughter, and songs about self-acceptance from his new album "Space Cadet."
Indie Concert
May 10 at 7:30pm
The Ark
Old Fourth Ward
Vance Gilbert brings storytelling songs and an angelic voice to The Ark's famously intimate stage. Expect sharp wit, nimble guitar work, and the feeling that you're watching a master craftsman in your living room.
Jazz & Blues
May 11 at 6pm
The Ark
Old Fourth Ward
Catch young Ann Arbor jazz talent before they're famous, in a beloved listening room that's hosted legends since 1965. Two sets from Community High's acclaimed student ensemble in a space that feels like your living room, only with better sound.
Jazz & BluesMay 12 at 8pm
The Ark
Old Fourth Ward
Davina and the Vagabonds combat heartache with sugar and sass, serving up a rootsy blend of New Orleans jazz, blues, and vintage soul. Davina Sowers commands the stage with the presence of a preacher and the pipes to match, while her band keeps the energy cranked high at this intimate Ark show.
Jazz & BluesMay 13 at 8pm
The Ark
Old Fourth Ward
Leo Kottke's 12-string guitar work sounds like an orchestra squeezed into six pairs of strings. The fingerstyle pioneer blends classical precision with country-blues warmth for a masterclass in acoustic virtuosity.
Alternative Music ConcertMay 14 at 8pm
The Ark
Old Fourth Ward
Joe Pernice delivers hard truths with the softest of whispers, spinning literate indie folk-pop that balances melancholy with melodic beauty. Joined by special guest Pete Mancini, this is an evening for anyone who loves songs that linger long after the last note.
Jazz & BluesApril 24 at 8pm
The Ark
Old Fourth Ward
Joshua Grekin brings four decades of soulful, jazzy originals to the Ark stage, joined by Detroit veterans. All proceeds benefit his Musician & Artist Prosperity Project, so your night out helps keep local artists thriving.
Alternative Music ConcertApril 25 at 8pm
The Ark
Old Fourth Ward
Pajamas weaves exploratory rock into one continuous, immersive flow. Think Pink Floyd meets Phish: intricate jams that drift and build, pulling you into an in-depth musical conversation.
Alternative Music ConcertApril 26 at 7pm
The Ark
Old Fourth Ward
May Erlewine brings her Michigan-born folk to one of the coziest rooms in the Midwest. The Ark's volunteer-run listening room feels like catching a friend in your living room, except with far better acoustics and sixty years of history on the walls.
Alternative Music ConcertApril 28 at 8pm
The Ark
Old Fourth Ward
Gráinne Hunt brings her Irish nu-folk sound to The Ark for a free evening of soaring harmonies and emotional storytelling. Joined by drummer Jules Stewart, the duo channels Indigo Girls energy in an intimate listening room that's been Ann Arbor's musical living room since 1965.
BarApril 29 at 8pm
The Ark
Old Fourth Ward
Step into The Ark's legendary listening room where musicians roll the dice for eight minutes in the spotlight. This intimate open stage feels like watching artists in your living room, with better sound and a crowd that actually listens.
Jazz & BluesApril 30 at 7:30pm
The Ark
Old Fourth Ward
Ukuleles meet British blues for a cause. The Brain Plasticity Ukulele Collective brings their intergenerational, multi-instrumental jam to The Ark alongside veteran UK bluesman Mike Brooks (Blueshouse), all raising funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Michigan. Intimate venue, eclectic sounds, good vibes guaranteed.
Alternative Music ConcertMay 1 at 8pm
The Ark
Old Fourth Ward
Joan Osborne brings her smoky, soulful voice to Dylan's catalog in an evening of reinterpreted classics. Expect intimate arrangements of "Masters of War" and "Tonight I'll Be Staying Here With You" in one of Michigan's most beloved listening rooms.
Alternative Music ConcertMay 2 at 8pm
The Ark
Old Fourth Ward
Pieta Brown weaves folk, country, and dusky swamp into a sound that feels like rain on earth. Catch her and The Taken at The Ark, where her graceful, supple songwriting fills this historic listening room with major star-power magnetism.
World Music ConcertMay 3 at 7:30pm
The Ark
Old Fourth Ward
John McCutcheon brings American roots music and spellbinding stories to The Ark, where the sound is engineered for perfection and the vibe feels like your living room, only better.
Alternative Music ConcertMay 5 at 8pm
The Ark
Old Fourth Ward
Two voices, haunting harmonies, and a fiddle that doesn't know whether to weep or rage. Mama's Broke fuses old-time roots with punk spirit and doom metal edge for a sound that's ancient and urgent all at once.
Alternative Music ConcertMay 6 at 8pm
The Ark
Old Fourth Ward
Mark Erelli brings his fourteenth album, Spring Green, to one of Michigan's most beloved listening rooms. The Boston songwriter's warm, emotionally honest folk recalls Jackson Browne and James Taylor, with songs that meditate on vulnerability and renewal.
Alternative Music ConcertMay 7 at 8pm
The Ark
Old Fourth Ward
Raise your voice in an all-star singalong honoring folk legend Pete Seeger. Local musicians and storytellers gather at The Ark to carry on his tradition of audience-powered music and activism.
Country Music ConcertMay 8 at 8pm
The Ark
Old Fourth Ward
The RFD Boys have been Michigan bluegrass royalty since 1969, mixing tight musicianship with deadpan stage banter. Catch them at The Ark, where the listening room vibe makes every note hit home.
World Music ConcertMay 9 at 8pm
The Ark
Old Fourth Ward
The brothers behind We Banjo 3 reimagine Irish folk with lush harmonies, fiery fiddle, and soul-bursting chemistry. Expect laughter, heart, and tradition reaching toward something new.
Pop ConcertMay 9 at 11am
The Ark
Old Fourth Ward
Five-time Grammy nominee Justin Roberts brings his "feel-good fun for the whole family" to the stage for a morning of dancing, laughter, and songs about self-acceptance from his new album "Space Cadet."
Indie ConcertMay 10 at 7:30pm
The Ark
Old Fourth Ward
Vance Gilbert brings storytelling songs and an angelic voice to The Ark's famously intimate stage. Expect sharp wit, nimble guitar work, and the feeling that you're watching a master craftsman in your living room.
Jazz & BluesMay 11 at 6pm
The Ark
Old Fourth Ward
Catch young Ann Arbor jazz talent before they're famous, in a beloved listening room that's hosted legends since 1965. Two sets from Community High's acclaimed student ensemble in a space that feels like your living room, only with better sound.
Jazz & BluesMay 12 at 8pm
The Ark
Old Fourth Ward
Davina and the Vagabonds combat heartache with sugar and sass, serving up a rootsy blend of New Orleans jazz, blues, and vintage soul. Davina Sowers commands the stage with the presence of a preacher and the pipes to match, while her band keeps the energy cranked high at this intimate Ark show.
Jazz & BluesMay 13 at 8pm
The Ark
Old Fourth Ward
Leo Kottke's 12-string guitar work sounds like an orchestra squeezed into six pairs of strings. The fingerstyle pioneer blends classical precision with country-blues warmth for a masterclass in acoustic virtuosity.
Alternative Music ConcertMay 14 at 8pm
The Ark
Old Fourth Ward
Joe Pernice delivers hard truths with the softest of whispers, spinning literate indie folk-pop that balances melancholy with melodic beauty. Joined by special guest Pete Mancini, this is an evening for anyone who loves songs that linger long after the last note.
