The Ark: Dar Williams
A longtime favorite with local audiences, this acclaimed young singer-songwriter from western Massachusetts with a sweet, ringing soprano writes brightly melodic songs with sophisticated, vividly insightful, and often tartly humorous lyrics on a wide range of personal and social themes. Her new CD Promised Land features a varied array of originals, along with covers of "Midnight Radio" from the rock musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch and Fountains of Wayne's "Troubled Times." Opening act is Shawn Mullins, a highly regarded singer-songwriter from Atlanta, Georgia, known for his folk-styled ballads and confessional narratives. Kris Kristofferson calls him "a great songwriter and an original thinker." $36.

The Blind Pig: Chris Bathgate.
Local singer-songwriter who writes heartfelt, poetic story songs in a variety of moods. Opening acts are local country-pop singer-songwriter Misty Lyn, local pop-folk singer-songwriter Matt Jones, and Philadelphia pop-folk singer-songwriter Hezekiah Jones.

The Earle:
Rick Burgess. Solo pianist.

Elbow Room:
TBA.

The Firefly Club: Paul Keller Ensemble
High-energy mainstream jazz by this ensemble led by bassist Keller that features 3 horns. 8-10:30 p.m.

Goodnite Gracie: Laith Al-Saadi
An eclectic mix of jazz, blues, R&B, Motown, and pop, including many originals, by a trio led by this local singer-guitarist.

TC's Speakeasy: "She Bang!"
Ladies night with Keevan's Karaoke.

Zingerman's Roadhouse: Billy Mack & the Juke Joint Johnnies
Local roots-rock quartet led by former Starlight Drifters singer-guitarist Mack whose repertoire includes originals and rockabilly, early rock 'n' roll, western swing, and hillbilly bop covers.