Based in Traverse City, Michigan, BIG FUN will take you to a sonic land you’ve never experienced before, with Don Julin (Billy Strings) on banjo, Joe Wilson (Steppin’ In It) on dobro, Jack Dryden on double bass, Will Harris on percussion and bandleader/composer Jeff Haas on keys!

8PM, 7:30 doors, $25 adv. The Robin is thrilled to host the master storyteller & fingerstyle blues guitar player, Roy Book Binder! "The Book" traveled with Rev. Gary Davis in the 60s & went on to a spectacular career in performing/preserving this American music tradition. Info & video on event page!

Join us for an evening of lyrical expression and artistic camaraderie at The Poetry Room Open Mic! Whether you're a seasoned poet or stepping onto the stage for the first time, this event is your platform to share your words, thoughts, and emotions with a supportive audience. 7PM doors, 7:30 start.

8PM show. Brad Wenzel’s offbeat one-liners, dry delivery, and unassuming presence are what set him apart from other comedians. Brad has made 3 stand-up appearances on CONAN and more recently performed on Netflix is a Joke Radio. Info at the link! Feat. Alex Bozinovac & hosted by Richard Mathis!

An engaging social justice storytime for grown ups interested in exploring Healing Justice and creating communities where everyone belongs and has what they need.

This workshop will present the ins and outs of submitting work for publication to print and online journals. Topics include how to set up Submittable account, how to seek out and vet journals and magazines, how to prepare a cover letter, & how to put together a package of poems. Info at link!

Charming Disaster is a goth-folk musical duo based in NY, inspired in part by the macabre humor of Edward Gorey and Tim Burton. Their music has been featured on Welcome to Night Vale & they tour extensively around the world. Super Secret Cult Band opens w/ a set of apocalyptic pop songs!

Acclaimed fiddler and singer Bruce Molsky is “one of America’s premier fiddling talents” (Mother Jones) and a Grammy nominated artist. Click for more info and tickets, presented by Ten Pound Fiddle!

A showcase of new music, poetry and comedy featuring Jahshua Smith and friends! W/ Tyler Jensen, John Lerun, 5amDaMorning, KT, Keke & others! 7:30 doors, 8PM show!

7:30, 7PM doors, $20 adv. Molly Parden, Eliza Edens, and Louisa Stancioff - all established artists in their own right - have teamed up for an incredible show! We're taken with each of their unique and beautiful voices, as well as their songwriting and lyricism. More info & video on event page!

7:30 show, 7PM doors, All Ages, $20 adv. ($25 at the door). A night of Detroit blues and folk music, featuring Todd Albright (Third Man Records artist) and The Brown Thrasher! Albright is a 12-string country blues guitar player, one of the foremost performers in his genre. More info at the link!

This astounding lineup is co-produced by Las Locas Comedy, and features an incredibly talented lineup of Latinx comics. More info at the link!

7:30 show. Detroit old-time virtuoso, Aaron Jonah Lewis (Corn Potato String Band), returns with a phenomenal new project, Ragtime Banjo Revival! More info at the link!

7:30 show, 7PM doors. Full Cord is a bluegrass super-group on the rise. These folks were winners of the coveted 2022 Telluride Bluegrass Band Competition in CO, jam with Billy Strings, and are just getting started. Fast, fun, brilliant bluegrass from MI. More info at the link!

Join us for an evening of lyrical expression and artistic camaraderie at The Poetry Room Open Mic! Whether you're a seasoned poet or stepping onto the stage for the first time, this event is your platform to share your words, thoughts, and emotions with a supportive audience. 7PM doors, 7:30 start.

Join us in welcoming Natalie & Brittany Haas to The Robin! The sisters bring a collaboration a lifetime in the making, and a music reflecting a wealth of string traditions. The beloved, world-class dancer and musician, Nic Gareiss, opens the show. More below!

7:30 show, 7PM doors. Join us for The Don Julin Trio, a superb trio of Michigan instrumentalists. Featuring Don Julin (mandolin, Billy Strings), Joe Wilson (dobro, Steppin' In It) and Kevin Gills (upright bass). Genre-bending virtuosic acoustic grooves. Enjoy!

7:30 show. Join local musician & emerging writer, D. Doug Mains (of Doug Mains & the City Folk and Douglas & the Firs), for an evening showcase celebrating the completion of his degree in creative writing from Michigan State University as well as decades of creative effort. More info at the link!