The Ark: Ginn Sisters
Twangy Americana quintet from Austin, Texas, fronted by singer-songwriter and guitarist Tiffani Ginn and her sister Brit, who provides vocal harmonies and plays flute. Their band also includes their mother, Kari, who plays banjo and keyboards and sometimes adds 3rd-part harmonies. Homegrownradionj.org praises the Ginn Sisters' new CD Blood Oranges for its blend of "piercingly high harmonies, rootsy countrified music, strong sense of purpose, and lyrical insight that embraces a feminist viewpoint, coupled to a joie de vivre that is exhilaratingly heady." $13.50.

The Blind Pig: "Mash-Up Party"
With several DJs TBA.

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: "Girl Bar in Ann Arbor"
Ladies night with dance music by a DJ.

Conor O'Neill's:
Jerry Sprague Band. Roots-rock band led by veteran local singer-guitarist Sprague.

The Earle: Jake Reichbart
Solo guitarist.

Elbow Room: "Mofo Karaoke."
With "the standard karaoke playlist crap plus 2,500+ obscure and awesome songs."

The Firefly Club: Los Gatos
Mambos and cha-chas by this local Latin jazz band that specializes in the music of Cal Tjader, the late San Francisco vibes player who ignited the 1950s mambo craze. Led by drummer Pete Siers, the group also includes vibes player Cary Kocher, bassist Kurt Krahnke, pianist Brian DiBlassio, and percussionist Jonathan Ovalle. Preceded at 7 p.m. by Latin dance lessons ($5 includes cover for the band). 8-11 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.

Live at PJ's:
DJ spins old-school dance records.

Melange Subterranean Bistro: Lucas Paul Band
Local quartet led by pop-rock singer-songwriter Paul.

The Necto: "College Night"
DJ Hardy spins Top 40 and hip-hop records.

The Quarter Bistro: Steven Springer.
Roots-rock, reggae, dancehall, and calypso by this former Trinidad Tripoli Steel Band singer-guitarist, winner of 4 consecutive Detroit Music Awards for Best Guitar Player. Some weeks, Springer is joined or replaced by jazz pianist John Hobart.

Rick's American Cafe: DJ Equinox
DJ spins dance records

TC's Speakeasy: "Happy Hour Acoustic Sessions"
(6-9:30 p.m.) Popular local rock 'n' roll singer-songwriter John Latini hosts an acoustic open mike. Sign-up begins at 5:30 p.m.