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UPCOMING EVENTS

Shows at The Robin are all-ages unless otherwise noted.

  • The Wild Shoats
    The Wild Shoats
    Sep 04, 2025, 8:00 PM
    Lansing, 1105 S Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48910, USA
    8PM show, 7:30 doors. Co-produced by The Ten Pound Fiddle! More info below.
  • Mia Chinni Trio + Session: September, 2025
    Mia Chinni Trio + Session: September, 2025
    Sep 06, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Lansing, 1105 S Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48910, USA
    1 - 3 PM. The Mia Chini Trio will perform a set, followed by an open jazz session. Come out for great music, and bring your own instrument if you want to sit in for the second set! Free to attend, donations encouraged! Made possible thanks to Cold Plunge Records!
  • Jen Sygit & Mike Ward: A Michigan Songwriter Co-Bill
    Jen Sygit & Mike Ward: A Michigan Songwriter Co-Bill
    Sep 11, 2025, 8:00 PM
    Lansing, 1105 S Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48910, USA
    8PM show, 7:30 doors Two brilliant, Michigan-based songwriters share the stage! Here's a chance to see Jen Sygit, a beloved Lansing gem, and the acclaimed (by audiences and artists, alike) folk songwriter, Mike Ward! The Ten Pound Fiddle co-produces!
  • Next Step Poetry Workshop: Series 3, Part 1
    Next Step Poetry Workshop: Series 3, Part 1
    Sep 13, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Lansing, 1105 S Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48910, USA
    The next series of workshops with the brilliant, prolific local poet, Dennis Hinrichsen (Lansing Poet Laureate, Emeritus). More info at the link!
  • Roy Book Binder at The Robin
    Roy Book Binder at The Robin
    Sep 18, 2025, 8:00 PM
    Lansing, 1105 S Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48910, USA
    8PM, 7:30 doors, $25 adv. Join us for a show from 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!
  • Ambient Annotations: September, 2025
    Ambient Annotations: September, 2025
    Sep 20, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
    Lansing, 1105 S Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48910, USA
    Drop in to enjoy ambient sounds and experimental electronica from local artists in a welcoming environment. Meet other people interested in making this kind of music, or just enjoy strange sounds in a cozy book shop / theatre setting. FREE! Donations welcome.
  • Showman & Coole
    Showman & Coole
    Sep 24, 2025, 8:00 PM
    Lansing, 1105 S Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48910, USA
    Excellent, Toronto-based old-time & bluegrass. Some of the very best players in folk music, folks- don't miss this show! Co-produced w/ The Ten Pound Fiddle! More info and tickets at the link. 8PM, 7:30 doors.
  • The Poetry Room Open Mic: Sept. 2025
    The Poetry Room Open Mic: Sept. 2025
    Sep 30, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Lansing, 1105 S Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48910, USA
    Time: 7:00 Doors/Sign Up Start Event 7:30p - 9:00pm Click for FB event with more info about this specific event!
  • Flamy Grant
    Flamy Grant
    Oct 01, 2025, 8:00 PM
    Lansing, 1105 S Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48910, USA
    Flamy Grant is a powerhouse vocalist and award-winning songwriter that blends country, folk, gospel, and roots music to deliver a theatrical, therapeutic, and wholly original experience of intrepid storytelling - through the art of drag. More info and tickets at the link. 8PM, 7:30 doors.
  • TUNE IN: October, 2025
    TUNE IN: October, 2025
    Oct 02, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Lansing, 1105 S Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48910, USA
    TUNE IN is an inclusive music showcase for performers and songwriters from Greater Lansing. You are invited to share a song, or just enjoy great music from your friends and neighbors. Click for more info. RSVP to attend in the audience, email us to register to perform.
  • Next Step Poetry Workshop: Series 3, Part 2
    Next Step Poetry Workshop: Series 3, Part 2
    Oct 11, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Lansing, 1105 S Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48910, USA
    The next series of workshops with the brilliant, prolific local poet, Dennis Hinrichsen (Lansing Poet Laureate, Emeritus). More info at the link!
  • Ambient Annotations: October, 2025
    Ambient Annotations: October, 2025
    Oct 18, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
    Lansing, 1105 S Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48910, USA
    Drop in to enjoy ambient sounds and experimental electronica from local artists in a welcoming environment. Meet other people interested in making this kind of music, or just enjoy strange sounds in a cozy book shop / theatre setting. FREE! Donations welcome.
  • The Poetry Room Open Mic: Oct. 2025
    The Poetry Room Open Mic: Oct. 2025
    Oct 28, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Lansing, 1105 S Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48910, USA
    Time: 7:00 Doors/Sign Up Start Event 7:30p - 9:00pm Click for FB event with more info about this specific event!
  • Don Julin's Standards Trio
    Don Julin's Standards Trio
    Oct 30, 2025, 7:30 PM
    Lansing, 1105 S Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48910, USA
    Don Julin's Standards Trio (Don Julin, Ron Getz, Bruce Dondero) brings a fresh twist to the jazz scene, blending the elegance of classical chamber music with the raw soul and improvisational spirit of a jazz trio. Co-produced w/ The Ten Pound Fiddle! Info and tickets at the link. 7:30PM, 7PM doors.
  • Mia Chinni Trio + Session: November, 2025
    Mia Chinni Trio + Session: November, 2025
    Nov 01, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Lansing, 1105 S Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48910, USA
    1 - 3 PM. The Mia Chini Trio will perform a set, followed by an open jazz session. Come out for great music, and bring your own instrument if you want to sit in for the second set! Free to attend, donations encouraged! Made possible thanks to Cold Plunge Records!
  • TUNE IN: November, 2025
    TUNE IN: November, 2025
    Nov 06, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Lansing, 1105 S Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48910, USA
    TUNE IN is an inclusive music showcase for performers and songwriters from Greater Lansing. You are invited to share a song, or just enjoy great music from your friends and neighbors. Click for more info. RSVP to attend in the audience, email us to register to perform.
  • Next Step Poetry: Open Workshop
    Next Step Poetry: Open Workshop
    Nov 08, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Lansing, 1105 S Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48910, USA
    A standalone workshop with the brilliant, prolific local poet, Dennis Hinrichsen (Lansing Poet Laureate, Emeritus). More info at the link!
  • Debutants
    Debutants
    Thu, Nov 13
    Nov 13, 2025, 7:30 PM
    Lansing, 1105 S Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48910, USA
    Debutants is a high-energy string band with eclectic influences. Dancing between songs and styles of old and new, this fun-loving collective dazzles with impressive musicianship & writing. Co-produced w/ The Ten Pound Fiddle! More info and tickets at the link. 7:30PM, 7PM doors.

PAST EVENTS

  • The Poetry Room Presents: I Wish I Was More Black Men
    The Poetry Room Presents: I Wish I Was More Black Men
    Aug 16, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
    Lansing, 1105 S Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48910, USA
    After less than Stellar success trying to win a poetry slams an aspiring New York actor creates a series of stereotypical performers in order to gain an advantage with the judges. Featuring Steven Willis! More info at the link!
  • Next Step Workshop: Series 2, Part 2
    Next Step Workshop: Series 2, Part 2
    Jun 28, 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
    Lansing, 1105 S Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48910, USA
    Finding What's Not There: The Poem as an Act of Discovery Join Dennis Hinrichsen for this two-week session as we look at various ways to embrace abandonment and transform language and experience and get in that space where discovery and surprise occur. Part 2 on on Saturday, June 28. Free!
  • Charming Disaster (wsg. Super Secret Cult Band)
    Charming Disaster (wsg. Super Secret Cult Band)
    Jun 04, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:50 PM
    Lansing, 1105 S Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48910, USA
    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!
  • Laura Apol + Cal Freeman | Poetry at The Robin
    Laura Apol + Cal Freeman | Poetry at The Robin
    May 31, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
    Lansing, 1105 S Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48910, USA
  • Next Step Workshop: Series 2, Part 1
    Next Step Workshop: Series 2, Part 1
    May 31, 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
    Lansing, 1105 S Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48910, USA
    Finding What's Not There: The Poem as an Act of Discovery Join Dennis Hinrichsen for this two-week session as we look at various ways to embrace abandonment and transform language and experience and get in that space where discovery and surprise occur. Part 2 on on Saturday, June 28. Free!
  • Alex Teller (wsg. Jack Straw)
    Alex Teller (wsg. Jack Straw)
    May 29, 2025, 8:00 PM
    Lansing, 1105 S Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48910, USA
    8PM show, 7:30 doors. With his vintage country voice & narrative lyrics, Alex Teller creates music that’s as honest & authentic as the artist himself. Jack Straw plays an opening set! More info at the link!
  • The Poetry Room Open Mic: May
    The Poetry Room Open Mic: May
    May 27, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Lansing, 1105 S Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48910, USA
    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.
  • Morgan Harris & Cameron DeWhitt at The Robin
    Morgan Harris & Cameron DeWhitt at The Robin
    May 22, 2025, 8:00 PM
    Lansing, 1105 S Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48910, USA
    8PM show, 7:30 doors. Morgan Harris (guitar, voice) and Cameron DeWhitt (banjo, voice) are two leading queer voices in the current old time music scene. Often seen playing together as two thirds of Tall Poppy String Band, they each have projects of their own to share with us! wsg. Worm!
  • 3rd Annual World Goth Day Mid-Michigan Film FestEvil
    3rd Annual World Goth Day Mid-Michigan Film FestEvil
    May 17, 2025, 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
    REO Town, 1105 S Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48910, USA
    A celebration of Goth arts and culture. Featuring film screenings, Gothic poetry hour, vendors, Monster Drag and more! Get tickets for individual films ($10) or Festival Passes for all activities ($30-45)!
  • The Odyssey of Homer (Improv Comedy w/ Ants in the Hall)
    The Odyssey of Homer (Improv Comedy w/ Ants in the Hall)
    May 15, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Lansing, 1105 S Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48910, USA
    Following the success of their hit show, The Illiad, Homer, struggles with the pressure to continue to creatively succeed as they attempt to write their much anticipated follow up play. Feat. and opening set from local troupe, Bare Bones Improv! More info at the link!
  • *SOLD OUT* Martin Carthy and Eliza Carthy (Ten Pound Fiddle)
    *SOLD OUT* Martin Carthy and Eliza Carthy (Ten Pound Fiddle)
    May 13, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Lansing, 1105 S Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48910, USA
    Presented by The Ten Pound Fiddle! 8PM, 7PM doors Join folk legends Martin Carthy and Eliza Carthy, visiting from England, for an enchanting evening of timeless melodies and spellbinding storytelling. Don’t miss this rare chance to experience the iconic father-daughter duo live on stage!
  • "Blind Alley Comics Presents: Blind Alley Comics"
    "Blind Alley Comics Presents: Blind Alley Comics"
    May 10, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Lansing, 1105 S Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48910, USA
    "Join us for a LIVELY presentation with DRAMATIC READINGS, a groovy slideshow of works past, present & future, as we reveal amazing truths from our 15 years within sight of the industry! Bring the kids & we'll keep it clean! Probably." (FREE, donations welcome)
  • John Depew Trio
    John Depew Trio
    Thu, May 08
    May 08, 2025, 8:00 PM
    Lansing, 1105 S Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48910, USA
    Kansas-based John Depew is an accomplished instrumentalist & songwriter drawing inspiration from bluegrass, jazz, classical, and other trad. sounds for his original material. Storytelling, humor & down-to-earth philosophy + high-level musicianship! Trio show w/ banjo + upright bass. More at link!
  • Pure Winds Quintet: April, 2025
    Pure Winds Quintet: April, 2025
    Apr 30, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Lansing, 1105 S Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48910, USA
    7PM doors, 7:30 show
  • The Poetry Room Open Mic: April
    The Poetry Room Open Mic: April
    Apr 29, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Lansing, 1105 S Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48910, USA
    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.
  • *sold out* Joshua Davis (w/ Interlochen Guest Artists)
    *sold out* Joshua Davis (w/ Interlochen Guest Artists)
    Apr 26, 2025, 8:00 PM
    Lansing, 1105 S Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48910, USA
    One of the mitten's most beloved singer/songwriters! Lansing audiences have loved Davis for years, from 'Steppin' In It' to 'The Voice', and back again. 7:30 doors, 8PM show. Featuring several student songwriters from Interlochen! Tickets and more info at the link!
  • Irish Music Listening Session w/ "12th Street": April, 2025
    Irish Music Listening Session w/ "12th Street": April, 2025
    Apr 26, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Lansing, 1105 S Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48910, USA
    Free! Listen in while masters of Irish trad. swap songs. Stay tuned for our next open session!
  • LSO Chamber Music at The Robin (April, 2025)
    LSO Chamber Music at The Robin (April, 2025)
    Apr 24, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Lansing, 1105 S Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48910, USA
    7PM doors, 7:30 show. Tickets available at the Lansing Symphony Orchestra website, click the link to be redirected. Join us for excellent, contemporary chamber music in an inviting and unconventional space!

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