This year, Sonic Lunch will happen every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the corner of Liberty and Division streets between June 6 and August 29.

Michigan Blues artist has new music to share

Sonic Lunch announced its 2021 lineup on Tuesday morning.

Happy Friday!

The Ark and Ann Arbor Summer Festival will put on three outdoor benefit shows in June.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Musician Laith Al-Saadi will have a free concert on Saturday, Nov. 14, thanks to Ann Arbor’s The Ark and Michigan Theater. As part of the Ark Family Room Series, the 8 p.m. concert can be watched through Facebook Live. Al-Saadi gained national fame when he brought his unique blend of blues and rock to season 10 of NBC’s “The Voice” in 2016. The Nov. 14 concert is free but donations made through a virtual tip jar will support Al-Saadi, the Michigan Theater and The Ark. Over the course of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, The Ark has offered free and paid virtual events to keep music alive, support musical artists and to help audiences connect with their favorite musicians.

This Friday marks the start of the 50th Ann Arbor Blues Festival. The festival started the same year Woodstock took place, with some of the greatest blues musicians of the time getting together in Ann Arbor. "I am really proud to be apart of this blues festival in my hometown," Al-Saadi said. You can watch Al-Saadi perform Friday night at the festival. For more information on performers and tickets go to the Ann Arbor Blues Festival website.

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