I met my husband at the Blind Pig so 5 stars for that alone! But in general, I love the Blind Pig…read more It's a legendary concert venue that has seen bands like Nirvana, Soundgarden, Smashing Pumpkins and more play on it's small stage. I've had local friends play, out of town friends play, and every one has been a great experience. We've also been here for dance parties, wedding receptions, and other special events to great success as well. It's a little worn, it can get super hot and sweaty, the stage is low and the sound is loud. But that's rock and roll. And as the last true rock and roll venue in Ann Arbor, I'm beyond happy it's here and love supporting it when I can. Free pop corn, cheap drinks, great tunes, good times!

Went for a concert. They didn't turn the A/C on and actually had a person pass out. If you are…read moregoing to make rookie mistakes- fix them, pass out free water then! They had one bartender for a large turnout. We ordered two beers, received to whiskeys instead...not a complete complaint. They also charged extra money at the door for minors. Stated it was on the website and maybe it was but it was a shock to myself and everyone that had a minor. I suggest just putting it in the ticket prices. I definitely wouldn't go back...

What a hidden gem in Ann Arbor. Parking is abundant with both garages and street meters. Meters are…read morefree after 6. Yay! Many bars and restaurants nearby if you want a drink or snack before or after your show. Entry was easy as I had tickets on my phone. I purchased general admission tickets. They do have reserved seats available at a higher price point. How GA works is you get there and the attendants tell you to sit anywhere that isn't reserved. The earlier you get there, the better seat selection you'll have. We sat at the stage for one of my favorite bands. You have a little table and chairs (either two or four). It was so intimate and cozy. I loved it. The temperature was perfect. Not freezing from AC, but not muggy. Very comfortable. Sound was excellent and electrical worked perfectly for this show. They do have drinks for sale, but I didn't have anything. Other reviews mention paying low membership dues and then you can buy alcoholic drinks. They have water and cups available too. Really great experience and can't wait to go back!

I really really love this venue. The only update that dropped it down a star was the interaction…read morewith the person working at the bar. She was not friendly, and not very kind, and I even saw her scouring in the bathroom later that night. So maybe she was having a bad day. But I certainly didn't do anything to deserve it. Still my go to place for music in the area. Price is wonderful too!

Discovered this place when some friends from the dance studio upstairs took me to Lo-Fi. I had no…read moreidea there was another bar in the basement of the building. It's a neat, clean little bar. Nice place for grabbing a cold drink while hanging out with friends. There was a DJ in the corner playing music when we went. The bartender was attentive and professional. Would definitely be open to coming back here!

Great venue for live shows and for dancing. I appreciate that it's a smaller space so it definitely…read morefeels more intimate and not as chaotic as other places might get. There's a good amount of seating and their drink prices are reasonable. Great service, great music and a chill vibe!

The Halfass holds such a special place in my heart, that I'm not sure that a simple review can…read morereally do it justice. Sure, it sucks that that new management came in a few years ago and painted over a lot of the old scribblings. The place has luckily regained more posters & records covers, etc. to adorn the walls. You know what? The kids here are still kinda the same -- at least in all of the important ways. When I played a show here a coupla years ago, I met a super-cool gal who reminded me of a reflection of myself at 19 or 20 -- into poetry and rock and roll. We chatted about X, and I knew that the Halfass was in good hands of this next generation. This is where I ate many greasy pounds of tempeh and curly fries in school. It's also where I poured my broken 19-yr old heart out to friends working behind the counter, then used my meal card to buy and down an entire pint of Ben & Jerry's. Not too much later, I got to do my laundry (the washers were right on the other side of the wall) while watching Low. Throughout the years the EQMC consistently brings in great bands -- both local and touring. They also provided a home for the first few ever Bang! dance parties. I first spotted my current sweetheart here. I brought him along to a show here to get the official stamp of approval from a best friend while seeing Saturday Looks Good to Me. Who knows -- without the trifecta of the Halfass, the Pirate House (RIP), and the downtown A2 Kinko's, my life may have taken a very different course. But thankfully, the Halfass was and remains there -- providing delicious greasy-ass food, pretty reliably great people, and a little incubator for musicians and students with plenty of all-ages shows.

I like this place. I like the vibe, and everything. I think EQMC people are a bit snobby though. At…read moreleast, to the New Beat Happening crowd. The first show I went to here, I left bored to get a sandwich from jimmy john's. When I came back, which was nice enough that it was allowed, I came back in time for some punk to try to steal money after jumping on stage and 'rapping'. It's nice to have some of the Detroit bands out in ann arbor, but if you have a car, it's nothing you couldn't see every week in Detroit or Ypsilanti.

One of my favorite things about going to a city like New York are those small intimate venues like…read morethe Blue Note, where you can eat and drink and watch some music. Yes, many restaurants around have performers but there's something different about this kind of spot. The performers are not an afterthought. They're the focus and why people are there and the enjoying of music is a communal experience. North Star Lounge scratches that itch I have for a venue like that here in Ann Arbor. A friend of ours was playing a show here which made my first visit even more enjoyable and special. As a music venue this place is small but not uncomfortable in the slightest. It's what one might call, "intimate." For the show they had set out some rows of chairs but there were several tables and booths if you prefered to have a little more space or would like to eat while you watch the show. They have a limited menu for food and it's prepared at Detroit Filling Station next door (also NSL's owners) which means it's vegan and also delicious. It was a cold evening so went with comfort food and ordered the mac and cheese, which was as excellent as when I've ordered it from DFS. They have a nice cocktail/beer/wine menu but also a substantial NA/Mocktail selection. I've pumped the breaks on alcohol recently so I went with a hot tea to warm up and a mocktail with some muddled fruit and mint (the drinks are seasonal so the menu from that time is no longer posted for me to recall the name but it was very good). Good tunes, good food, good drinks, friendly folks. What else could you need? Check out their calendar of events now and plan your visit!

After going on opening night I'm excited to see where this establishment goes!!! It has lots of…read morepotential with it food, service and live music. I hope for the best and looking forward to coming back. Thanks North Star Lounge and good luck

met some very nice friends in the bathroom. good times…read more please play more Kesha.

Higher price to pay but worth it if you don't mind really big crowds. Drinks were made nice . It's…read morepricy for drinks but worth it . Just be aware most of the time if hard to even walk around because of how packed it is

I went to this venue for the first time yesterday for a chamber music concert. It was a…read morecomfortable, intimate room, with good, natural sound, perfect for hearing small ensembles. The place comes by the House part of the name honestly - it is a house and it feels like home. If you are a fan of small group and chamber concerts, you owe yourself a visit here.

Intimate concert venue in middle of downtown showcasing art exhibits and other small events…read moreprobably that can accommodate close to 60 people. Actually Invited by fellow yelper Friend and Artist herself Madhurima Ganguly and decided to check this place. She along with 2 other artists had displayed amazing exhibits . I had the pleasure of talking with them about their work. You can see more of Madhurima's work on her Instagram: madhurimag1 Pros : --------- In Downtown Close to parking lots and street parking Available Next to Farmer's market Affordable Event Space

It is a coffee place? Yes Does this place serve alcohol? Yes…read moreIs this a concert venue? Yes. Ziggys is a cool place to see a local show and art. I like the place. Respectable craft beer menu. The tables near the stage make the place feel a little crowded during some shows. When fans mosh, I do not like being pushed into a table.

This was a great venue for music and drinks. I really enjoyed their open mic night and variety of…read moreacts.

Zal Gaz Grotto is one of those places I always SAY I should go to on a weeknight, until work…read moreinterferes. Not this time, since I'm on the road, and family is involved. For the uninitiated, ZGG is an organization for master masons, whose charitable cause is providing dental care for special needs children. It does so through providing a venue for food and music. Many Monday nights, the Paul Keller Orchestra provides the music. The night we attended, they were Paul-Kellerless, but with special guests. Therese H.'s brother is regular in the PKO, and we enjoyed this opportunity to hear them play. Good drinks, good music, fun times. Pro tip: bring your concert ear plugs. Thanks ZGG.

Great place to enjoy music and others who enjoy dancing. Am looking forward to our next visitread more

Review: A Magical Evening at Hill Auditorium…read more Attended with a meetup group and had my first taste of a live orchestra performed by PhD-level musicians from the University of Michigan's School of Music, Theatre & Dance. The concert ran close to two hours with a 15-minute intermission, and every moment was packed with talent and precision. The venue itself--Hill Auditorium--is absolutely magical. It's beautifully maintained, with acoustics that make every note feel immersive. Street parking was manageable, and the location is easy to access. What stood out most was the sheer artistry on display. From the world premiere of a contemporary overture to the grandeur of Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition, the performance was both intellectually rich and emotionally stirring. It's inspiring to see such high-level musicianship in an academic setting. They host monthly events, so if you're even slightly curious about orchestral music or just want a unique cultural experience, this is a gem worth revisiting.

The positives: Historic concert hall with beyond excellent acoustics and a massive pipe organ…read more Right in the heart of Michigan's central campus. Famous for hosting the best artists, including Segovia, and its annual performances of Handel's Messiah. As a kid I always enjoyed the auditorium with its older style interior and impressive organ pipes lining the backstage. Sure, the original seating leaves a lot to be desired (too narrow, cramped), but it's really about the performance here, especially spectacle and sound. Over the years I attended many renditions of Handel's Messiah, seen numerous shuffling of soloists, such as a boy soprano when I was in middle school, various altos, contraltos, and more recently, a contra tenor. The audience participates during the Hallalujah Chorus, but at some point over the years, free sheet music stopped being handed out. I came to prefer the Sunday afternoon performances. Sometimes the Saturday night opener shows had nerves on display and even faster tempos than the usual time signatures suggest. This recent reacquiantance after years away from Ann Arbor really impressed me. The outstanding musicianship, the conductor, the soloists, and a renewed inspiration for the Baroque orchestrations. Truthfully, I was imagining lifting some of those really fast strings lines and writing melodic heavy meal tunes. Postmodernism at its best.