UrbanBeat

10/12/2026

🎶 Who says you have to wait until the weekend for a good night out?

We just set a new world record and we’re here to keep the jam going every week. Make your Wednesday a little more interesting with live music, local art, good food, and a drink in hand. Catch the music, explore the art exhibit, or take your drink out into the Old Town Social District. However you spend the evening, you’re welcome here.

📍 MICA Gallery MICA | Wednesday October 14
Art & Music 6–9 PM
FREE admission • All ages welcome

10/12/2026

TWAIN THE NIGHT AWAY. 🎩😂

Okay, we admit it. That pun was a little questionable. Mark Twain would probably have something to say about it.

Join us at UrbanBeat for Born to Be Hanged, starring Kevin Burnham as a younger Mark Twain in a hilarious, history-filled performance packed with sharp wit, storytelling, and laughs for all ages.

📅 Sunday, October 18
🚪 Doors at 3 PM | Show at 4 PM
🎟️ Tickets start at $25
🥃 Upgrade to $40 for two Mark Twain-inspired drinks!

Dinner, drinks, and a little literary mischief? Sounds like a Sunday well spent.

👉 Grab your tickets before the punchlines are gone!

10/12/2026

This Week at UrbanBeat | Oct 14–18

October is bringing a little jazz, a little darkness, and a whole lot of wit to Old Town. 🎷🍸 From a relaxed night of art and live music to a gothic cocktail experience and a comedy show featuring one of America’s most iconic storytellers, there’s plenty to get out for this week.

🎨 Midweek Music Lounge at MICA | Wednesday, Oct 14 | 6–9 PM
We’re switching things up this Wednesday! Join us at MICA Gallery for an evening of local live music, art, and good company. Explore the “Fall in Old Town” exhibition by the Mid Michigan Art Guild, enjoy the sounds of local musicians, and settle in for a relaxing midweek escape. No cover! Bring a friend, grab a social district drink from across the street, and make a night of it.

🎷 Thursday’s Jazz Jam with Jeff Haas | Thursday, Oct 15 | 6 PM
No cover, no pressure, just great jazz. Join Jeff Haas for our first of a new monthly gathering series of musicians and jazz fans, featuring a show to open, followed by live improvisation, collaboration, and plenty of good music. Come to play, come to listen, or just come hang out!

🖤 Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy: Chapter 2 | Friday & Saturday, Oct 16–17
The shadows are calling again. Step into a gothic world of haunting Poe tales, dramatic storytelling, and four brand-new cocktails inspired by the literature. Whether you joined us for Chapter 1 or this is your first descent into the darkness, you’re in for an immersive evening. 21+ | This show is now sold out! Watch out for tickets to the 2027 show at UrbanBeat.

🎭 Born to Be Hanged: An Evening with “Young” Mark Twain | Sunday, Oct 18
History class could’ve used a little more humor. Kevin Burnham brings Mark Twain to life in this lively, all-ages comedy filled with sharp wit, storytelling, and plenty of laughs. Make an evening of it with dinner and drinks, or select a ticket that includes two Mark Twain-inspired cocktails. Doors open at 5 PM; show starts at 7 PM. Tickets start at $20.

🎟️ Make your plans and grab your tickets! Whether you’re here for the art, the music, the mystery, or the laughs, we’ll see you this week!

📍 UrbanBeat & MICA Gallery |

10/12/2026

This Week at UrbanBeat | Oct 14–18

October is bringing a little jazz, a little darkness, and a whole lot of wit to Old Town. 🎷🍸 From a relaxed night of art and live music to a gothic cocktail experience and a comedy show featuring one of America’s most iconic storytellers, there’s plenty to get out for this week.

🎨 Midweek Music Lounge at MICA | Wednesday, Oct 14 | 6–9 PM
We’re switching things up this Wednesday! Join us at MICA Gallery for an evening of local live music, art, and good company. Explore the "Fall in Old Town" exhibition by the Mid Michigan Art Guild, enjoy the sounds of local musicians, and settle in for a relaxing midweek escape. No cover! Bring a friend, grab a social district drink from across the street, and make a night of it.

🎷 Thursday’s Jazz Jam with Jeff Haas | Thursday, Oct 15 | 6 PM
No cover, no pressure, just great jazz. Join Jeff Haas for our first of a new monthly gathering series of musicians and jazz fans, featuring a show to open, followed by live improvisation, collaboration, and plenty of good music. Come to play, come to listen, or just come hang out!

🖤 Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy: Chapter 2 | Friday & Saturday, Oct 16–17
The shadows are calling again. Step into a gothic world of haunting Poe tales, dramatic storytelling, and four brand-new cocktails inspired by the literature. Whether you joined us for Chapter 1 or this is your first descent into the darkness, you’re in for an immersive evening. 21+ | This show is now sold out! Watch out for tickets to the 2027 show at UrbanBeat.

🎭 Born to Be Hanged: An Evening with “Young” Mark Twain | Sunday, Oct 18
History class could’ve used a little more humor. Kevin Burnham brings Mark Twain to life in this lively, all-ages comedy filled with sharp wit, storytelling, and plenty of laughs. Make an evening of it with dinner and drinks, or select a ticket that includes two Mark Twain-inspired cocktails. Doors open at 5 PM; show starts at 7 PM. Tickets start at $20.

🎟️ Make your plans and grab your tickets! Whether you're here for the art, the music, the mystery, or the laughs, we'll see you this week!

📍 UrbanBeat & MICA Gallery | Old Town Lansing

10/08/2026

10/07/2026

10/06/2026

🎻 A musical family affair—and one seriously beautiful night of chamber music.

The Absolute Music Chamber Series opens its 2026/27 season at UrbanBeat with the Berofsky Quartet, bringing together professors Aaron Berofsky (violin) and Kathryn Votapek (viola) with their award-winning sons, Charles (piano/composer) and Sebastian (cello).
The program moves from early Beethoven to a playful contemporary work by film composer Danny Elfman, then finishes with the grandeur and energy of Dvořák’s Piano Quartet in E-flat Major.

📅 Thursday, October 8
🕢 7:30 PM
📍 UrbanBeat
🎟️ Tickets linked in our bio, or are available at urbanbeatevents.com

✨ Intimate venue. World-class musicians. A program that spans centuries of sound.