The ArkThis small venue offers a showcase for lesser-known acts. 316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. (734) 761-1451, (734) 761-1800 or www.theark.org. O Catie Curtis, Amy Speace: 8 p.m. April 13, $20.O Breathe Owl Breathe, the Photographers: 8 p.m. April 14, $12.50.O The Johnny Clegg Band: 8 p.m. April 15, $22.50.O Anais Mitchell: 8 p.m. April 16, $15.O Peter Yarrow: 7:30 p.m. April 17, $35.O Candye Kane: 8 p.m. April 19, $15.O The Guggenheim Grotto: 8 p.m. April 20, $15.

The Blarney Irish PubCatch local acts while taking in the pub’s modern Irish and American fare. 601 Monroe St. (419) 418-2339 or www.theblarneyirishpub.com.O Jeff Stewart & the 25s, Nathan Cogan: April 14.O Nine Lives: April 14, Bullpen.O Hey Monea! April 15.O Grain of Salt: April 16.

Blind PigA variety of rock, soul, pop and alternative acts perform at this bar. 208 S. First St., Ann Arbor. $3-$20 unless noted. (734) 996-8555 or blindpigmusic.com.O Tobacco, Beans, Shapers: 9 p.m. April 13.O Local H, the Dig: 9 p.m. April 14.O Deals Gone Bad, Bad Assets, Skitch: 9 p.m. April 15.O Collie Buddz, New Kingston, Los Rakas: 8 p.m. April 16.O XV, the Dean’s List, Benton Duvall, Jack Kennedy & Joe Reynolds: 8 p.m. April 18.O The Boxer Rebellion, We Are Augustines: 8 p.m. April 19.O Four Finger Five, Wolfie Complex, Christian Rock: 9 p.m. April 20.

Bretz Bar2012 Adams St. (419) 243-1900.O Deja Dellataro and Felaciana Thunderpussy: Thursdays-Saturdays.

Bronze BoarBe sure to check out this Warehouse District tavern’s namesake, overhead near the entrance. 20 S. Huron St. (419) 244-2627 or www.bronzeboar.com.

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APRIL 15Blarney Bullpen, 601 Monroe St.5 p.m.: Derek Westerman “Bad Dads” (film)

APRIL 16FlashToledo.com Stage, 3rd Floor, 407 Washington St. building1-3 p.m.: TSA Performers (mixed)3 p.m.: Jason Quick (jazz/blues)4 p.m.: Lynn Walker & Andrew Field (readings)5 p.m.: Northcoast Theatre (theatre)6 p.m.: DFR (funk)7 p.m.: Broadway Bards (poetry)8 p.m.: Kay Louise & Mesmeric (belly dance)9 p.m.: Great Lakes Crew (hip-hop)

2nd Floor Stage, 407 Washington St. building12:30 p.m.: DJ G33Kd0uT (DJ)2:30 p.m.: Naomi House (readings)3:30 p.m.: Rebecca Golden & Rebecca Wood (readings)5:30 p.m.: Toledo School for the Arts Creative Writing Club (readings)7:30 p.m.: Alan Hall (singer-songwriter)8:30 p.m.: Julie Powers (performance art)

Old West End Records Stage, 25 S. St. Clair St. building12:30-2:30 p.m.: Artomatic 419! Open Mic (open mic)2:30 p.m.: Tranquil (rock)3:30 p.m.: The ‘Leles (folk)4:30 p.m.: Space Gypsies (rock/experimental)5:30 p.m.: Dianne Borsenik & John Burroughs (poetry)6:30 p.m.: Steve & Angel (folk)7:30 p.m.: Toledo School for the Arts Performers (mixed)8:30 p.m.: Marco Polio & The New Vaccines (rock/performance art)9:30 p.m.: Took Too Much? (rock)

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O Jerod: Wednesdays and April 21.O Open mic night with Chris Knopp: Mondays.O Luke James: Tuesdays.O Bush League: April 14.O Gin Bunny: April 15.O Swamp Kings: April 16.

Caesars WindsorConsider hopping the Detroit River for this casino’s entertainment offerings. Ticket prices, in Canadian dollars, are for the cheapest seats; attendees must be 19 or older. Caesars Windsor Colosseum, 377 Riverside Dr. East, Windsor, Ontario. (800) 991-7777 or www.caesarswindsor.com. O Paul Potts: 9 p.m. April 16, $25.

Cheetah’s DenA different band performs each week. 702 E. Broadway St. (419) 754-1903.O DJ Lamont: Tuesdays.O Devious: Thursdays (also open mic night)-Saturdays.

Club SodaThis university hot spot from back in the day hosts entertainment Fridays and Saturdays. 3922 Secor Road. (419) 473-0062 or www.toledoclubsoda.com.O East River: April 15-16.

Dégagé Jazz CaféSignature drinks, such as pumpkin martinis, plus live local jazz performers. 301 River Road, Maumee. $5 weekends for cafe seating. (419) 794-8205 or www.degagejazzcafe.com.O Gene Parker & Friends: 7-10 p.m. April 13 and 20.O Michael Peslikis: April 14.O Gunnar Mossblad Group: April 15.O Bixler & Haley Group: April 16.O Joe Sneider, Steve Knurek: April 19.

The DistilleryKaraoke is offered Tuesdays, but paid entertainers rock out Wednesdays-Satur-days. 4311 Heatherdowns Blvd. (419) 382-1444 or www.thedistilleryonline.com.O Name This Tune: 7:30 p.m. Sundays.O Kyle White: April 13 and 20.O The Bridges: April 14-16.O Gregg Aranda: April 19.

Doc Watson’sNamed in honor of the owners’ forefather, this bar and restaurant serves a variety of dishes and entertainment. 1515 S. Byrne Road. (419) 389-6003 or docwatsonstoledo.com. O Name This Tune: 8 p.m. April 14.O Jon Barile & Bobby May: 10 p.m. April 15.O Tom Turner & Slow Burn: 10 p.m. April 16.

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Murphy’s PlaceJazz — straight, smooth, bebop or traditional — all kinds are played here. 151 Water St. (419) 241-7732 or www.murphysplacejazz.com. O Open mic: 8 p.m. Thursdays.O Anna Givens, Clifford Murphy and Claude Black: 8 p.m. April 13 and 20.O Ellie Martin: 9 p.m. April 15.O Glenda Biddlestone: 9 p.m. April 16.

OmniThis club is a venue for music (and music lovers) of all types. 2567 W. Bancroft St. (419) 535-6664 or omnimidwest.com.O Red, White and Crue; Poison’d: 8 p.m. April 15, $7.

One2 Lounge at TreoLive music starts at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. 5703 Main St., Sylvania. (419) 882-2266 or treosylvania.com.O Jason Quick Trio: April 15.O Band of Brothers: April 16.

Ottawa TavernCasual meals with weekend entertainment. 1815 Adams St. (419) 725-5483 or www.otavern.com. O Child Bite, Prussia: 11 p.m. April 13.O TeamNate: 10 p.m. April 15.O Frank & Jesse: 10 p.m. April 16.

Spicy Tuna This sushi bar offers occasional entertainment to accom-pany the fishy dishes. 7130 Airport Hwy. (419) 720-9333 or spicytunasushi.com.O DJ Jimmy James: 10 p.m. Fridays.O Karaoke: 10 p.m. Saturdays.O Kyle White: 7-11 p.m. April 14.

Tequila Sheila’sA corner bar-type hangout with DJ-provided tunes on Sat-urday nights. 702 Monroe St. (419) 241-1118.O Open mic with Jason Kelley: 9 p.m. Thursdays.O Hip-hop night: 9 p.m. Fridays.

The Village IdiotTunes combined with pizza and booze, some would say it’s a perfect combination. 309 Conant St., Maumee. (419) 893-7281, (419) 740-2395 or www.villageidiotmaumee.com.O Old West End Records: Wednesdays.O Bob Rex: Sunday afternoons.O Frankie May, Ben Barefoot: Mondays.O Mark Mikel: Tuesdays.O Sister Otis: April 14.O The Nu-Tones: April 15.O Steve Mullan Band, Angula Puzzuoli: April 16.

Wesley’s Bar & GrillA huge variety of beers helps wash down the entertainment. 1201 Adams St. (419) 255-3333 or wesleysbar.com.O DJs Folk, Mattimoe and Perrine: Fridays. O Jeff Stewart: April 16.

WoodchucksThe place to go for an eclectic mix of people and music. 224 S. Erie St. (419) 241-3045. O Karaoke with Georgia Peach: Wednesdays.

Yeeha’sCountry and rock with a little “Coyote Ugly” style. 3150 Na-varre Ave., Oregon. (419) 691-8880 or www.yeehas.com. O Glasgow Kiss: April 15.O Noisy Neighbor: April 16.

Jeff McDonald’s Big Band Revival Party8 p.m. Thursdays, South Briar Restaurant, 5147 S. Main St., Sylvania. (419) 517-1111 or (419) 708-0265.

Jeff McDonald’s Big Band All StarsDancing is encouraged. 8-10:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Trotter’s Tavern, 5131 Heatherdowns Blvd. (419) 381-2079 or (419) 708-0265.

Artomatic 419Two vacant buildings will become home to more than 300 area artists and their work in visual and performing arts. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. April 16, 407 Washington and 25 S. St. Clair; after party, 9:30 p.m.-midnight, the Event Center, 23 N. Summit St. (419) 254-2787, www.acgt.org or www.artomatic419.org.

UT concertsThe university’s music students and friends will perform the pieces they’ve been perfecting. (419) 530-2375, (419) 530-2452, (419) 530-2448 or www.utoledo.edu/as/music. O Spring Choral Concert: 7 p.m. April 17, UT’s Center for Performing Arts Recital Hall, Tower View Boulevard and West Campus Drive.O Jazz Ensemble: 8 p.m. April 18, UT’s Center for Per-forming Arts Recital Hall, Tower View Boulevard and West Campus Drive; $3-$5.O Collegium Musicum: 8 p.m. April 19, UT’s Center for Per-forming Arts Recital Hall, Tower View Boulevard and West Campus Drive.

TMA concertsVisual and audible arts combine for a new experience. Great Gallery (unless noted), 2445 Monroe St. (419) 255-8000 or toledomuseum.org. O Marcia Klunk: 11 a.m. April 16, Gallery 24.O Barbara Rondelli-Perry: 3 p.m. April 17.

Frankie’sToledo’s venue for rock. 308 Main St. Tickets vary be-tween $5 and $15, unless noted. (419) 693-5300 or www.FrankiesInnerCity.com.O Auto Tune karaoke: 9 p.m. Mondays, free.O Vanquish the Populace, Something Isn’t As It Seems, the Golden Dawn: 9 p.m. April 14.O Lucian Townes, Angela Perley & the Howlin’ Moons, J.W. Carlson, Violent Stars: 9 p.m. April 15.O Smoking Popes, Little Black Mess, the Matt Truman Ego Trip, Prayers for Rain: 9 p.m. April 16.O Young Prisms, the Faux Paus: 9 p.m. April 19.O Sixx Digit, Ghiftd, C-Fifth, Bolie, C-Low the Beast, J-Krew: 9 p.m. April 20.

French Quarter J. Pat’s PubLive entertainment after 9:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. Hol-iday Inn French Quarter, 10630 Fremont Pike, Perrysburg. (419) 874-3111 or www.hifq.com. O The Late Show: April 15-16.

HeadlinersAll ages, all genres are welcome. 4500 N. Detroit Ave. Ticket prices vary between $5 and $15, unless noted otherwise. (419) 269-4500 or www.headlinerstoledo.com. O Ekoostik Hookah, Dragon Wagon, Green Means Go: 9 p.m. April 16, $15-$18.O Forever the Sickest Kids, Breathe Carolina, We Are the In Crowd, Before Their Eyes, Tonight Alive, Summerfield: 6 p.m. April 17.O Tim Reynolds & TR3, Jason LaPorte, Ryan Dunlap: 9 p.m. April 20.

Ice Restaurant & BarThis local, family-owned enterprise offers food, drinks and music in a sleek atmosphere. 405 Madison Ave. (419) 246-3339 or icerestaurantandbar.com. O Johnny Lawrence: 5 p.m. April 14.O Berlin Brothers: 8 p.m. April 15.O Ronn Daniels: 8 p.m. April 16.

Kerrytown Concert HouseThis venue focuses on classical, jazz and opera artists and music. 415 N. Fourth Ave., Ann Arbor. $5-$30, unless noted. (734) 769-2999 or www.kerrytownconcerthouse.com. O Gavin Creek, Robbie Roth: 10 p.m. April 13.O Schumann Festival Concert: 8 p.m. April 20.

Mainstreet Bar and GrillRonn Daniels performs weekly at this pub. 8-11 p.m. Thursdays, 141 Main St. (419) 697-6297 or www.toledomainstreet.com.

Manhattan’sThis “slice of the Big Apple” in the Glass City provides enter-tainment most weekends. 1516 Adams St. (419) 243-6675 or www.manhattanstoledo.com. O Vytas and Steve: 7-10 p.m. Wednesdays.O Open mic with Bread and Butter: 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Mondays.O Quick Trio: 6 p.m. April 14.O Slow Burn: April 15.O It’s Essential: April 16.O Cynthia Kaay Bennett: 6 p.m. April 18.O Tom & Kyle Turner: April 19.

Mickey Finn’sA variety of genres to wash your drinks down with. Open mic nights, 9 p.m. Wednesdays, no cover; $5-$7 cover other nights. 602 Lagrange St. (419) 246-3466 or www.mickeyfinnspub.com. O Literature & Music nights (writers will read and bands will perform): 8 p.m. Thursdays in April.O Delicate Steve: 8:30 p.m. April 15.O Stonehouse, Ind’Grass: 8:30 p.m. April 16.O The Photo Atlas: 8:30 p.m. April 18.O Boogie Matrix: 8:30 p.m. April 20.

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Junior Jazz JAM The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library will mark Jazz Appreciation Month with a performance by Toledo Public Schools young musicians. 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. April 13, Wintergarden main library, 325 N. Michigan St. (419) 259-5207 or toledolibrary.org.

George WinstonThis often-shoeless pianist interprets Vince Guaraldi, as well as his own compositions, inspired by such diverse sources as the state of Montana, Fats Waller, Professor Longhair and the Doors. He also rocks the harmonica and Hawaiian slack key guitar. 8 p.m. April 13, Collingwood Arts Center, 2413 Collingwood Blvd. $15-$20. (419) 244-2787, (800) 838-3006 or www.collingwoodartscenter.org.

RushThe acclaimed band will bring its Time Machine tour, including classic songs and its “Moving Pictures” album live, to town. 7:30 p.m. April 13 (date changed from April 6), Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave. $40.50-$86. (419) 321-5007, (800) 745-3000 or www.huntingtoncentertoledo.com.

BarrageThis group’s name and primary instrument — the violin — seem at odds, but its signature mix of musical cultures and styles, harmonies and high-energy performance will erase any doubts. 7 p.m. April 13, Maumee High School Performing Arts Center, 1147 Saco St., Maumee. $10-$20. www.stevespharm.com/MOPO.html

Bobby MayThis local legend and mentor of Crystal Bowersox has a full slate of upcoming performances. Even more events are listed by venue.O With Jon Barile: April 13, Rocky’s Bar, 4020A Secor Road; April 20, Whale’s Tale, 5307 N. Summit St., (419) 727-0888.

Loretta Lynn The “First Lady of Country Music” will celebrate her birthday with the residents of Toledo and a performance likely to include hits such as “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” “You’re Not Woman Enough to Take My Man,” “Don’t Come Home a-Drinkin’ ” and “Van Lear Rose.” 7:30 p.m. April 14, Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. $49.50-$69. (419) 381-8851 or www.stranahantheater.com.

Music in the Grand ManorA morning concert will be followed by a buffet luncheon. 10:30 a.m.-noon April 15, Wildwood Preserve Metropark, 5100 W. Central Ave. $10. Reservations: (419) 407-9700 or reservations.metroparkstoledo.com.

The Three PhantomsBroadway stars Mark Jacoby, Kevin Gray and Craig Schulman

have all starred in the title role of Andrew Lloyd Weber’s “The Phantom of the Opera” and will join forces for this show with the Toledo Symphony. 8 p.m. April 16, Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. $21-$60. (419) 246-8000, (800) 348-1253 or www.toledosymphony.com.

Mudfoot’s Mess O’BluesBuddy Boy Slim & The Blues Rockers and Bobby G with Curtis Jr. & the Midnight will perform, and the the Blues Messengers will reunite for this show. 7 p.m. April 16, Grif-fin’s Hines Farm Blues Club, 3750 S. Berkey-Southern Road, Swanton. $12. www.hinesfarm.com.

Shout to the Lord 2011This “praise gathering for Northwest Ohio” will feature Kate Jordan and Soul Venture and benefit local Christian mis-sions and charitable organizations that serve the homeless and poor of the region. 7 p.m. April 16, Grace United Meth-odist Church, 601 E. Boundary St., Perrysburg. Donations. (419) 874-4365, ext. 207.

The Jimmy Cook Memorial ConcertThe Toledo Jazz Orchestra will lead a tribute to local jazz trumpet legend Jimmy Cook. 8 p.m. April 16, Valentine The-atre, 400 N. Superior St. $15-$25. (419) 242-2787 or www.valentinetheatre.com.

Tony Allen’s Afrobeat Tour“The drummer behind the legendary Nigerian bandleader Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Allen is probably the most highly re-garded African drum set player.” 8 p.m. April 16, University of Michigan, Hill Auditorium, 825 N. University Ave., Ann Arbor. $10-$46. (734) 764-2538 or ums.org.

Chamber IVToledo Symphony members will perform Schubert’s “Shep-herd on the Rock,” Hindemith’s Viola Sonata, Schumann’s Piano Quintet. 7 p.m. April 17, Toledo Club, 235 14th St. $30-$35. (419) 246-8000, (800) 348-1253 or www.toledo-symphony.com.

Holy Week EvensongThe Lourdes College Chorus — singers from the student body and surrounding community — will present an Easter performance. 7:30 p.m. April 20, St. Lucas Evangelical Lu-theran Church, 745 Walbridge Ave. (419) 824-3772 or www.lourdes.edu/MajorsPrograms/Music.aspx.

“The Grateful Dead Movie”Fans can see Dead people on the big screen for the first time since 1977. An “exclusive never-before-seen interview with Jerry Garcia conducted while he was directing” the movie will be included. 7:30 p.m. April 20, Rave Motion Pictures Fallen Timbers 14, 2300 Village Dr. West, Maumee. $12.50. (419) 878-3898 or www.ravemotionpictures.com.

Jackson BrowneInducted into the Rock and Roll and Songwriter’s halls of fame, Browne has “written and performed some of the most literate and moving songs in popular music.” 7:30 p.m. April 20, Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor. $76-$100.50. (734) 768-8397, (734) 668-8463 or www.michtheater.org.

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BGSU performancesThe university’s ensembles, choirs, quartets and more — and their friends — will present the work they’ve been perfecting. Halls are located in Moore Musical Arts Center, Willard Drive and Ridge Street, Bowling Green. (419) 372-8171, (800) 589-2224, (419) 372-8888 or www.bgsu.edu/colleges/music. O World Percussion Night: 8 p.m. April 13, Kobacker Hall.O Steel Drum Ensemble: 8 p.m. April 14, Bryan Recital Hall.O Concert and University bands: 8 p.m. April 15, Kobacker Hall.O University Men’s and Women’s Chorus: 8 p.m. April 16, Kobacker Hall; $7-$13.O Wind Symphony: 3 p.m. April 17, Kobacker Hall.O Graduate String Quartet: 8 p.m. April 18, Bryan Recital Hall.O Jazz Lab bands: 8 p.m. April 19, Bryan Recital Hall.O Bowling Green Philharmonia and University Choral So-ciety: 8 p.m. April 20, Kobacker Hall; $7-$13.

BGSU Planetarium showsThis semester, the star gazers are focusing on shows that “con-nect astronomy and everyday life” that were created at the university. 8 p.m. Fridays and Tuesdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays; and 7:30 p.m. Sundays, Room 112, Physical Sciences Lab Building, near North College Drive and East Merry Avenue, Bowling Green. $1. (419) 372-8666 or physics.bgsu.edu/planetarium.O “Worlds in Your Wallet”: Universal links to currency. Through April 22.

Gish Film TheaterNamed in memory of Dorothy and Lillian Gish, this theater hosts screenings of international and arthouse movies and matinees of popular films of the past. BGSU’s Hanna Hall, East Wooster Street, Bowling Green. Free. (419) 372-4474 or www.bgsu.edu/gish.O International Film Series: “Ip Man,” 7:30 p.m. April 14.

Grumpy Dave’s Comedy NightsThis venue offers weekly humor-fests (maybe to make up for the crankiness). Above the Easy Street Cafe, 104 S. Main St., Bowling Green. $3-$5. www.grumpydavespub.com. O Mark Knope, Ben Palmer: 9 p.m. April 19.

The Happy BadgerThis shop features fair trade foods and natural products, in-cluding talent, which will be featured in a series of musical

brunches and dinnertime entertainment. 331 N. Main St., Bowling Green. (419) 352-0706 or www.happybadger.com.O Quince: 6 p.m. April 15.O Root Cellar String Band: 12:30-2:30 p.m. April 16.

Howard’s Club HBowling Green comes alive at this venue for rock and more. 210 N. Main St., Bowling Green. (419) 352-3195 or www.howardsclubh.com.O Rooney, Skybombers, Voxhaul Broadcast: 9 p.m. April 17.

Woodcock viewingViewers will listen for these birds’ distinctive calls and look for their spiraling “sky dances.” Sunsets through April 15, Cricket Frog Cove, Slippery Elm Trail, Freyman Road west of Rudolph Road, Cygnet. (419) 661-1697 or wcparks.org.

MFA thesis exhibitionsStudents preparing to earn their master’s degrees in fine arts will display their efforts; in two parts (Part I through April 19; Part II, April 23-May 3). Reception: 7-9 p.m. April 22; exhibitions, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays (plus 6-9 p.m. Thursdays) and 1-4 p.m. Sundays (closed April 24) Dorothy Uber Bryan and Willard Wankelman galleries, Fine Arts Center, between Ridge and Wooster streets, Bowling Green. (419) 937-2852 or art.bgsu.edu/galleries.

Wood County HistoricalCenter & MuseumCheck out this rural jewel’s exhibits and tour the buildings to see demonstrations using historic equipment. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays and 1-4 p.m. weekends through Oct. 30 (closed holidays), Wood County Historical Center & Museum, 13360 County Home Road, Bowling Green. $1-$4. (419) 352-0967 or www.woodcountyhistory.org. O Spotlight on China tea: 2 p.m. April 14.O Civil War encampment: Reenactors will demonstrate what life would have been like during the war. 9 a.m.-mid-night April 16-17.O Digitizing Historic Collections: 6 p.m. April 19.

Wildflower WednesdayLook for spring sprouters, such as hepatica and trillium. Register: (419) 661-1697 or reservations.woodcountyparkdistrict.org.O 6:30-7:30 p.m. April 13, Cedar Creeks Preserve, 4526 Walbridge Road, Northwood. O 6:30-7:30 p.m. April 20, Cricket Frog Cove, Slippery Elm Trail, Freyman Road west of Rudolph Road, Cygnet.

Cookie Eating ContestThirty contestants will have 15 minutes to eat six snacks and drink six milks; the fastest cookie mon-ster wins. 6 p.m. April 14, Cookie Jar, 130 E. Court St., Bowling Green. $10. Registration: (419) 354-8780 or www.cookiejarandmore.com.

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