The Ark: Melissa Ferrick
Lesbian folk-rock singer-songwriter from Boston known for her quirky sense of humor, nuanced emotional range, intense but enigmatic stage presence, and dexterous guitar work. "She appeared at times to be channeling Bruce Springsteen and Rickie Lee Jones simultaneously," said a Boston Globe critic in a review of one of her concerts. $20.

The Blind Pig: Cheap Girls
Lansing ska band. Opening acts are Freer, a Detroit R&B-inflected pop-punk quartet band, and Randy Thunderbird, a Kalamazoo punk quartet. The music is preceded at 8 p.m. by a showing of the annual Teton Gravity Research ski & snowboard film Under the Influence.

The Circus: "Live Rock 'n' Roll Karaoke"
Karaoke with prerecorded rhythm tracks and live guitars and keyboards by the Hartland trio Double Take.

Club Above: Latino Night
DJ Xcess plays salsa, merengue, reggae, and other Latin dance records. Also, salsa lessons, 9-10 p.m.

Conor O'Neill's: DJ Big Daddie


Crazy Wisdom Tea Room: Anna Ash & the Family Tree
Acoustic pop-folk band led by this ethereal-voiced local singer-songwriter who writes reflective songs about emotions and nature, accompanying herself on banjo, baritone ukulele, and toy piano. She has a highly regarded new CD, Hello Friend (from Bird Above).

Elbow Room: Scott Morgan's Powertrane
Hard-edged blues and 60s-style Detroit rock 'n' roll by this quartet led by veteran singer-songwriter Morgan, a fixture on the local rock scene since his days with the legendary Rationals in the 60s. Morgan is also one of the best blues singers in town, with a sharp-edged, cannily rhythmic vocal attack that's both mean and soulful. Opening acts are Magic Shop, a Detroit country-rock garage band, and My Biography, a local alternative rock band.

The Firefly Club: Astral Project
Acclaimed modern jazz quartet from New Orleans that has been playing together since 1978 and is known for its extraordinary blend of tightness and improvisational boldness. Advance tickets: $20.

The Firefly Club: Easy Street Swingtet
(5:30-8 p.m.) Dixieland and swing by this local ensemble led by saxophonist and trumpeter Paul Klinger.

Goodnite Gracie: The Terraplanes
Local band led by singer-guitarist Jerry Mack that plays a mix of houserocking blues, uptown swing, soulful R&B, and roots rock. With guitarist Dave Fero, saxophonist James Morse, keyboardist Jim Merte, bassist Al Kalaf, and drummer Mike Adams.

Guy Hollerin's: Drivin' Sideways
Veteran local band fueled by vocalist Pontiac Pete Ferguson's alternately soulful and ornery vocals. Their country-based repertoire still features lots of classic honky-tonk, but they also cover everything from Chuck Berry and Johnny Burnette to the Beatles and James Brown. The band's guiding presence seems to be Elvis - including both large chunks of his repertoire and his attitude that any music he did suited him just because he did it. The band also includes guitarist George Bedard, bassist Chris Goerke, drummer Mark Newbound, and keyboardist Jim King.

Melange Subterranean Bistro: DJ Zu
With a variety of dance music.

The Necto:
"Pride." DJ Jace spins high-energy dance tunes in the main room. In the downstairs Red Room, DJ Mark plays retro music videos and DJ John G spins Top 40 records. In the Blue Room, DJ Mike spins techno records.

The Quarter Bistro: The Groove-Matist
Retro, Top 40, and hip-hop dance party with DJ Mechial White.

Rick's American Cafe:
Live bands TBA, followed by DJ Sneak.

TC's Speakeasy: Crutch to Crown
Ypsilanti aggressive rock trio. Opening acts are Saraph, a Big Rapids alternative rock band, and another band TBA.

TC's Speakeasy: Roz
(5:30-8:30 p.m.) Local solo pianist.