This event is in the past.It took place on February 10, 2026 at The Ark.
Your name gets drawn from a raffle, you get eight minutes or two songs on stage at this storied listening room. Whether you're chasing a break or just love playing live, the crowd's here to listen.
Open mic night
Intimate listening room
Supportive audience
Local musicians
Tips
🎸Ann Arbor music institution since 1965
🎟️unused raffle tickets double your chances next time
🤫seated listening room, not a dance venue
The Ark's Open Stage
Old Fourth Ward
Your name gets drawn from a raffle, you get eight minutes or two songs on stage at this storied listening room. Whether you're chasing a break or just love playing live, the crowd's here to listen.
Open mic night
Intimate listening room
Supportive audience
Local musicians
Tips
🎸Ann Arbor music institution since 1965
🎟️unused raffle tickets double your chances next time
🤫seated listening room, not a dance venue
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