Midweek Music Lounge
Featuring live local talent, craft drinks, great appetizers and dinner, Open Mic Night is the best free midweek atmosphere in Lansing.
Old Town
Old Town has a long history of live music, anchored by annual street festivals. At the center of the indoor scene year-round is UrbanBeat, at 1213 Turner St. Depending on the night, the venue moves from jazz to soul, rock to pop, and techno to open mics. During Michigan BluesFest, performances spill from UrbanBeat's stage across Turner Street and out to the Brenke Fish Ladder. UrbanBeat also recently hosted a Midwest-wide attempt at the world record for the longest continuous jam session, with musicians aiming for 60 consecutive hours of live music. The Unicorn Bar, a neighborhood watering hole whose name dates to 1983, has reopened in Old Town. The 2,000-square-foot space includes a stage for live music, and the owners plan to continue that programming. The Unicorn plans to host live music regularly, particularly during Old Town festivals. Ozone's Brewhouse, a family-run microbrewery on Beaver St., leans toward a low-key backyard feel, with open-air seating and a food truck. Events there include trivia nights and live performances by local musicians.
Venues6
- Chengdu Teahouse100 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Lansing
- Old Town Cultural Center408 E Grand River Ave, Lansing
- Ozone's Brewhouse305 Beaver St, Lansing
- Unicorn Bar327 E César E. Chávez Ave, Lansing
- UrbanBeat1213 Turner Rd, Lansing
- Zoobie's Old Town Tavern1200 N Larch St, Lansing
Upcoming shows49
Wed, Oct 7 · 1 show
Thu, Oct 8 · 1 show
Absolute Music: Berofsky Quartet
The Berofsky Quartet brings together four accomplished musicians for an afternoon of chamber music featuring Aaron Berofsky and Kathryn Votapek on violin, Charles Berofsky on piano, and Sebastian Berofsky on cello.
Fri, Oct 9 · 2 shows
Friday Nights with 800G
Jeff Boog and a rotating group of local Lansing players, 5:30 to 7pm. Free.
↻ Every week on Friday
No cover
Phil Denny's Urban Suite: Jeff Ryan
Jeff Ryan is an acclaimed contemporary jazz saxophonist, 2020 Billboard Artist of the Year, 2021 Billboard Song of the Year for "Sentimental Soul," with six Billboard #1s, and the 2018 JazzTrax Breakout Artist and Smooth Jazz Network Debut Artist of the Year.
Sat, Oct 10 · 1 show
Powerlight Band
Powerlight Band delivers a soulful blend of Motown, funk, and R&B , pairing classic grooves with energetic live performance and a distinctly Lansing-rooted sound.
Sun, Oct 11 · 1 show
Pzazz
This event promises a rich mix of high-voltage word art from two of Michigan's finest poets— Robert Fanning and Will Langford —and superb jazz artistry from Benjamin Hall, lead vocalist & harmonicist for The Further Adventures of Fatboy and Jive Turkey and Jim Alfredson, known for his soulful virtuosity on the Hammond organ.
Thu, Oct 15 · 1 show
Thursday's Jazz Jam with Jeff Haas
Thursday's Jazz Jam with Jeff Haas is a monthly gathering for musicians and jazz fans to come together for live improvisation, collaboration, and great music. No cover, all are welcome!
No cover
Fri, Oct 16 · 1 show
Friday Nights with 800G
Jeff Boog and a rotating group of local Lansing players, 5:30 to 7pm. Free.
↻ Every week on Friday
No cover
Thu, Oct 22 · 1 show
Bahar Ensemble 1001 Arabian Nights
Th is immersive cultural experience brings together authentic Middle Eastern music, storytelling, dance, and dining , inspired by the legendary tale of Scheherazade.
Fri, Oct 23 · 2 shows
Friday Nights with 800G
Jeff Boog and a rotating group of local Lansing players, 5:30 to 7pm. Free.
↻ Every week on Friday
No cover
Oxymorons Band
Catch The Oxymorons live at UrbanBeat for an evening of familiar favorites, rich harmonies, and a little musical nostalgia. These longtime friends and musical partners bring their eclectic mix of '60s and '70s classics alongside hits from the decades that followed, making for a night of great songs and even better company. No cover, all are welcome!
No cover
Thu, Oct 29 · 1 show
Fri, Oct 30 · 2 shows
Friday Nights with 800G
Jeff Boog and a rotating group of local Lansing players, 5:30 to 7pm. Free.
↻ Every week on Friday
No cover
Thu, Nov 5 · 1 show
Fri, Nov 6 · 2 shows
Friday Nights with 800G
Jeff Boog and a rotating group of local Lansing players, 5:30 to 7pm. Free.
↻ Every week on Friday
No cover
Sat, Nov 7 · 2 shows
Afrobeats Party
DJ Delevay brings the heat to the dancefloor, featuring Afrobeat, Amapiano, Dancehall, Afro Congo, Reggae & Bongo Beats.
Sun, Nov 8 · 1 show
Thu, Nov 12 · 1 show
Absolute Music: WindSync
WindSync brings five exceptional wind musicians—Garrett Hudson (flute), Noah Kay (oboe), Graeme Steele Johnson (clarinet), Anni Hochhalter (horn), and Kara LaMoure (bassoon)—to the Absolute Music Chamber Series on October 12 for an intimate afternoon of dynamic chamber music.
Fri, Nov 13 · 2 shows
Friday Nights with 800G
Jeff Boog and a rotating group of local Lansing players, 5:30 to 7pm. Free.
↻ Every week on Friday
No cover
Paxton Spangler Band
The Paxton/Spangler Band, led by Detroit veterans John "Tbone" Paxton and RJ Spangler, blends New Orleans jazz, blues, soul, swing, and funky R&B into a lively, groove-driven sound.
Sat, Nov 14 · 1 show
Djangophonique
Djangophonique brings Django Reinhardt's jazz manouche tradition to Lansing with fiery guitar, swinging rhythms, virtuosic musicianship, and the lively spirit of a Parisian dance hall.
Sun, Nov 15 · 1 show
Thu, Nov 19 · 2 shows
Thursday's Jazz Jam with Jeff Haas
Thursday's Jazz Jam with Jeff Haas is a monthly gathering for musicians and jazz fans to come together for live improvisation, collaboration, and great music. No cover, all are welcome!
No cover
Fri, Nov 20 · 2 shows
Friday Nights with 800G
Jeff Boog and a rotating group of local Lansing players, 5:30 to 7pm. Free.
↻ Every week on Friday
No cover
Big Fun
BIG FUN, led by Detroit-born pianist and composer Jeff Haas, blends jazz, funk, world music an d bluegrass into an adventurous sound built around original compositions and an unusual mix of mandola, pedal steel, six-string bass, keys and drums.
Sat, Nov 21 · 1 show
The Collective Presents Motown
The Collective is a Lansing band of experienced musicians who share a love for the Motown sound and R&B, bringing the classic soul of Detroit to the stage with a set built for singing, dancing and moving.
Wed, Nov 25 · 1 show
Fri, Nov 27 · 3 shows
Friday Nights with 800G
Jeff Boog and a rotating group of local Lansing players, 5:30 to 7pm. Free.
↻ Every week on Friday
No cover
Sat, Nov 28 · 1 show
Orrick: In Concert A His 50th Musical Anniversary
Renowned, Grammy nominee bassist, bandleader, and composer Orrick Ewing has spent five decades shaping the sound of jazz, funk, gospel, R&B, and soul with artistry, versatility, and unmistakable style. A proud Lansing native, Ewing is celebrated for his dynamic fusion of funk and smooth jazz and has shared the stage with legendary artists including Aretha Franklin, Smokey Robinson, Mavis Staples,
Sun, Nov 29 · 1 show
Fri, Dec 4 · 1 show
Friday Nights with 800G
Jeff Boog and a rotating group of local Lansing players, 5:30 to 7pm. Free.
↻ Every week on Friday
No cover
Thu, Dec 10 · 2 shows
Fri, Dec 11 · 2 shows
Friday Nights with 800G
Jeff Boog and a rotating group of local Lansing players, 5:30 to 7pm. Free.
↻ Every week on Friday
No cover
Sat, Dec 12 · 2 shows
Sun, Dec 13 · 1 show
Thu, Dec 17 · 1 show
Fri, Dec 18 · 1 show
Friday Nights with 800G
Jeff Boog and a rotating group of local Lansing players, 5:30 to 7pm. Free.
↻ Every week on Friday
No cover
Sat, Dec 19 · 1 show
Fri, Dec 25 · 1 show
Friday Nights with 800G
Jeff Boog and a rotating group of local Lansing players, 5:30 to 7pm. Free.
↻ Every week on Friday
No cover
Fri, Jan 1 · 1 show
Friday Nights with 800G
Jeff Boog and a rotating group of local Lansing players, 5:30 to 7pm. Free.
↻ Every week on Friday
No cover