This event is in the past.It took place on February 10, 2026 at The Ark.

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Open Stage

February 10 at 8pm

At The Ark

Old Fourth Ward, Ann Arbor

🎀"It's almost like watching an artist in your living room, with better sound and lighting"
⏰Arrive by 7:55 PM for the first name drawing
🎫Unselected performers get double chances next time

Test your songs in the same room where Arlo Guthrie and Great Big Sea have played. The Ark's lottery-style open stage gives you eight minutes in this historic folk venue, surrounded by a warm, attentive crowd.

Open stage lottery
Intimate folk venue
Emerging musicians
Historic listening room
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