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June 6, 2026
The Third Place Music Fest
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See 3 Wednesday. Today: At Bløm Meadworks (100 S. Fourth Ave.): cello & electronic music by mosscap cell & Brazilian-influenced jazz math rock guitar duo PRAVDA (3 p.m.). At Espy Cafe (404 W. Huron St.): Electroacoustic contemporary music by composer Rj Dion and experimental jazz improvisations by the Dennard Deas Daher Trio (4 p.m.). At Argus Farm Stop on Liberty (325 W. Liberty): Techno/ghettotech/nu jazz electronica by Dizzy FTP and hip-hop jazz by FURY (6 p.m.). At Canterbury House (721 E. Huron St.) Experimental classical by Woven Duo and groove-oriented jazz-electronica by the Detroit saxophone & guitar duo James Madison Files (8 p.m.). 3, 4, 6, & 8 p.m.
Weekend Trail Rides at Storm Breaker Stables: Storm Breaker Stables
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Experience the beauty of nature on our 60-minute guided trail ride! Your adventure begins with a brief introductory riding session in the arena, designed to help you feel comfortable and confident in the saddle before heading out onto our scenic 30-acre wooded trail system.
This small-group, beginner-friendly ride is conducted at a relaxed walking pace, making it perfect for riders of all experience levels. After your ride, you're welcome to take photos, treat our friendly animals, and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of the farm.
Ride Requirements:
- Ages 10 and older
- Maximum rider weight: 250 lbs.
Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company (AARC)
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Every Mon., Thurs., & Sat. (different AARC locations). Runners of all abilities invited to join a 5K mapped route (Mon. & Thurs.) or either a beginner or advanced group run (Sat.). Corner Brewery (6 p.m. Mon.), 720 Norris, Ypsi.; AARC Colonnade (6 p.m. Thurs.), 901 W. Eisenhower; and AARC Traver Village (7 a.m. Sat.), 2621 Plymouth Rd. Free. annarborrunningcompany.com.
“Dexter/Chelsea Saturday Morning Breakfast Ride”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
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Every Sat. Moderate-paced ride, 20 miles or more, to Dexter and beyond. Pack something to eat or stop in Dexter or Chelsea for coffee or breakfast. Note: Riders should be prepared to take care of themselves on all AABTS rides. Carry a water bottle, a spare tire or tube, a pump, a cell phone, and snacks. See aabts.org for weather cancellations or delays. 8 a.m. sharp, meet at Barton Nature Area parking lot, W. Huron River Dr. near Bird Rd. Free. (734) 649–9762, [email protected].
parkrun USA
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Every Sat. All invited to join a timed but noncompetitive 5K run/walk. 8 a.m., Lillie Park South or North (depending on weather conditions, check facebook.com/lillieparkrun for location), 4365 Platt. Free, but first-timers are requested to preregister at parkrun.us/lillie and arrive at 7:45 a.m. [email protected].
“DefiPlate Games”: Iron Podium
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Hybrid strength and speed competitive event combining a max 4” deficit power bar deadlift weightlifting event with a 5K run. 8:30 a.m., Hudson Mills Metropark, 8801 North Territorial, Dexter. $70. Preregistration required at https://ironpodium.com/browse/event/defiant-games. Metroparks pass or $10 vehicle entrance fee required.
“Native Plant Expo & Marketplace”: Washtenaw County Conservation District
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Show and sale of over 100 native plant species by many Washtenaw County farms, nurseries, and nonprofits. Other vendors include landscapers, crafters, and gardening supply purveyors. Food trucks. Also, a giveaway of milkweed plants. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. (gates open at 8 a.m. for early bird ticket holders), Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. Free admission (early bird tickets, $5). washtenawcd.org/native-plant-expo.
29th Annual Ann Arbor African American Downtown Festival
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An all-ages celebration of the contributions of Black Ann Arbor business leaders, held in Ann Arbor’s historic Black business district. Featuring live performances by a wide variety of regional musical acts, with headliner Chico DeBarge of the DeBarge family. Also, Ypsilanti jazz guitar virtuoso John E. Lawrence, Dr. Willis C Patterson’s Our Own Thing Chorale, Detroit R&B and soul ensemble Melvin Chisholm & the Clockwork Band, local jazz and R&B singer Athena Johnson, Detroit R&B and soul band Alise King Experience, and many others. Also, line dancing lessons, fashion shows, and kids activities by the AADL and Hands-On Museum. Food, art, beauty products, and collectibles by local Black businesses for sale. Bring lawn chairs to relax and enjoy the entertainment. 9 a.m.–8 p.m., N. Main & E. Ann. Free. facebook.com/annarboraadf.
A2Zero Week: City of Ann Arbor
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See 1 Monday. Today: Native Plant Expo & Marketplace (9 a.m.–1 p.m., see listing below). Drop & Swap (9 a.m.–noon, see listing below). Electronics Collection (10 a.m.–1 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 1501 W. Liberty, preregistration required), sustainably dispose of used or nonworking electronics. Ann Arbor Bikeway Tour (10–11:30 a.m., 320 Miller), a group ride through downtown led by Human Electric Hybrids staff. 9–11:30 a.m.
Drop & Swap: First United Methodist Church
Equestrian Competition: Cobblestone Farms at Revel Run
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June 6 & 7. As many as 250 horses and riders enter this U.S. Equestrian Federation competition. Includes 3 different phases, starting with dressage and stadium jumping on Saturday. On Sunday, the cross-country phase involves a mile-long gallop and jumping into water over barriers called “questions,” including logs, boulders, ditches, and banks. Also, a smaller 1-day “Fun Show” on June 28 features dressage and show jumping. Refreshments. Pets must be on leash. 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Revel Run, 555 S. Dancer, Chelsea. Free. (734) 395–2633.
VENUE CHANGE: The Washtenaw County Democratic Party Monthly Meeting
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“Morning Music @9:29”: Northside Community Church
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Local pianist-organist Kathryn Goodson is joined by various musicians in performances of classical music programs TBA. Coffee & refreshments. 9:29 a.m., 929 Barton Dr. Free. [email protected].
“Sharon Mills History Walk”: Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission
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WCPARC docents offer information about the mill’s varied uses over time, with a focus on Henry Ford’s influence. Tours begin every half hour. 10 a.m.–1 p.m., Sharon Mills Park, 5701 Sharon Hollow (between Pleasant Lake & Sharon Valley rds.), Manchester. Free. (734) 971–6337, washtenaw.org/registerparks.
10th Annual Bridging 23 Unity Walk: Dispute Resolution Center Fundraiser
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A 5-mile walk from the United Way (10 a.m., 2305 Platt) and a 1.5-mile walk from Ypsilanti High School (11:30 a.m., 2095 Packard, Ypsi), both ending at Brown Chapel AME Church (1043 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsi), are designed to bring public visibility to resource inequities in the region and encourage connections between residents. Walk followed by speakers TBA (noon) in the church, then games, music, and celebration. Food trucks. 10 a.m.–3 p.m., various locations. Free, donations encouraged. Preregistration requested online at tinyurl.com/bridging23-2026.
Annual Skills and Showcase Competition: Ann Arbor Figure Skating Club
Annual Spring Sale: Ann Arbor Potters Guild
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June 6 & 7. A very popular annual sale held outdoors under a big tent. Includes a wide variety of functional and decorative ceramics made by more than 30 guild members and a kids table (with lower-priced items). Also (weather permitting), a kids clay area for kids to try making pottery and pottery demos. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Potters Guild parking lot, 201 Hill. Free admission. (734) 663–4970, pottersguild.net.
Fairly Odd Finds Artist Market
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Craft sale with fairytale-themed handmade art, clothing, household items, and more. Also, food trucks, art installations, kids activities, and live music TBA. Fairy-related costumes encouraged. 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. Tickets $3 (kids 12 & under, free) at the gate. onestopsoulshop.com.
Fiber Arts Drop-in: Riverside Arts Center
Flea & Craft Market: The Webster Township Historical Society
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Sale of antiques, collectibles, handmade arts and crafts, and other items. Also, a blacksmithing demo and an “American Founding Documents” exhibit to celebrate the U.S.’s 250th anniversary. Concessions. 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Historic Webster Village, 5583 Webster Church Rd., Dexter. Free. (734) 726–5058, [email protected], webstertownshiphistoricalsociety.org.
Chime Concert: Kerrytown Market & Shops
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Every Fri., Sat., & Wed. All invited to play one of 200 songs, with melodies transcribed in numbers, on the 17-bell chime’s numbered keys. Ambitious players can add chords. Kids welcome. Noon–12:30 p.m. (Fri. & Wed.) & 10:30–11 a.m. (Sat.). Free. [email protected].
“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
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Every Tues.–Sun. All age 6 & up invited into the museum’s labs to use scientific tools and museum specimens to answer questions and solve problems. The newest program lets participants try out simulated snake senses to experience the world as if they were a snake. Also, models of real snake brains available to examine, but no live snakes. 11 a.m.–3 p.m., 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478, ummnh.org.
“The Wonder of Peonies Walk”: U-M Nichols Arboretum
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June 6 & 7. A walk through the historic W.E. Upjohn Peony Garden led by U-M Matthaei naturalists. Dress for the weather. Arrival 15 minutes early recommended. 11 a.m.–noon, 1610 Washington Hts. Parking is tight, so the free shuttle is recommended. It leaves every 15–20 minutes (10 a.m.–5 p.m.) from the NC78 parking lot, 1901 Fuller. Free. mbgna.umich.edu/events, (734) 647–7600.
2026 Ya’ssoo Greek Festival: St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
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June 5–7. This lively festival features the sale of many types of Greek food from pastitsio to souvlaki, as well as loukoumathes (honey-dipped donut puffs), and other delicacies. Live Greek music by the Detroit band Enigma (Fri. & Sat.), and the local band Kefi (Sun.); Greek folk dance performances. Church tours, raffles with a grand prize trip to Greece, and a sale of Greek souvenirs, jewelry, ceramics, books, and more. 11 a.m.–midnight (Fri. & Sat.) & noon–5 p.m. (Sun.), 3109 Scio Church Rd. For parking information see annarborgreekfestival.org. $5 cash only (age 12 & under, free). Free before 4 p.m. on Friday. Parking on-site, $20; free at Knox Presbyterian Church, 2065 S. Wagner. (734) 332–8200.
Chelsea Pride March & Picnic: Equality Chelsea
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The march begins at 11 a.m., travels on the sidewalk from the Pierce Park pavilion, along Main St. to Middle St., to Palmer Commons (where all are invited to take part in a group picture), and returns to Pierce Park. At noon, City Manager Elle Cole gives opening comments, and other speakers follow. Sandwiches and beverages provided, but all are welcome to bring refreshments. 11 a.m.–2 p.m., Pierce Park, 851 S. Main, Chelsea. [email protected].
Peony Sale: U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens
“Creature Encounters & Adult Open Hours”: The Creature Conservancy
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Fri. June 5 & 19 and every Sat. & Sun. During the Friday Adult Open Hours (age 18+ only), conservancy staffers show off some rescued animals, including a clouded leopard, chameleon, carpet python, and a sloth at 7:30 p.m. On Sat. and Sun., conservancy staffers show off the first three animals 1 & 4 p.m., and an animal keeper shows the sloth at 2 & 3 p.m. All tickets include a chance to see the conservancy’s other animals. 7–9 p.m. (Fri.) & noon–5 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.), 4950 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. $15 (kids ages 2–12, $13; under age 2, free) cash or credit at the door only. (734) 929–9324, thecreatureconservancy.org.
Critter House Open Hours: Leslie Science & Nature Center
Marigolds & Madder Root ~ A Natural Dye Workshop: Waterloo Area Historical Society
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Join The Natural Dye Company at Waterloo Historical Society and spend the afternoon making something beautiful from nature. You'll learn how to dye textiles using two plants you can grow right in your garden -- marigolds and madder root -- and walk away with a one-of-a-kind naturally dyed textile.
Choose your canvas: a silk scarf or cotton bandana. We'll start by dyeing our textile in a golden yellow marigold dye bath, then use a shibori-inspired resist technique to create a simple pattern. Finally, our textiles will go into a rich, red madder root dye bath, creating a bright and vibrant contrast against the yellow. Every piece will be unique!
This workshop is not particularly messy, but you are welcome to bring your own smock or apron. Children are welcomed to register, but must be accompanied by an adult. If you are accompanying a registered child and would like to make a naturally dyed textile of your own, please register yourself as well. No experience necessary, and beginners are encouraged to register.
13493 Waterloo Munith Rd, Grass Lake, MI 49240 ,Grass Lake. https://form.jotform.com/261298355516161 $35. [email protected] https://thenaturaldyecompany.square.site/Outdoor Gallery and Sculpture Garden: Stephenson Ceramics
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Opening Day! Explore the 2026 Outdoor Gallery & Sculpture Garden and be among the first to experience Visionaries, a special exhibit celebrating the history, artistry, and lasting impact of Susanne and John Stephenson. Tour the studio, peek inside the archives, and discover a lifetime of ceramic innovation from this dynamic duo. Open June 6 - Oct. 31, Thursday - Saturday, 12 - 4 PM. Private one-on-one art consultations available by appointment. Free group tours for 5 or more may be booked in advance.
4380 West Waters Road ,Ann Arbor. Free. [email protected] https://www.stephensonceramicstudio.com/ 7343951540.“Megafauna Mystery”: U-M Museum of Natural History Discovery Demos
“Pharmacology for Everyone: The Past, Present, and Future of Anesthetic Agents”: Ann Arbor District Library
“Take a Hike”: AADL/Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation/Shades of the Outdoors
Nucleate 2026: HOMES Brewery
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The best breweries. The best beer. All for a great cause.
We’re bringing together some of the best and hypiest breweries from around the world to pour beers for you on Ann Arbor's west side!
DJ Batz will spin good vibes all day, we'll have a lineup of killer food trucks, yard games to keep things fun, brewery swag raffles, an Underberg experience tent, and some of the best brews on the planet just waiting to be sampled! Each festival ticket comes with a bottle of our coveted Nucleate Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout. 🎶🍺
THE BREWERIES (SO FAR!)
HOMES ▽ SMOOJ ▽ 3 FONTEINEN ▽ 450 NORTH ▽ BOTTLE LOGIC ▽ OLOGY BREWING CO ▽ CORPORATE LADDER BREWING ▽ XUL ▽ SCHILLING BEER CO ▽ CIVIL SOCIETY BREWING ▽ IMPRINT BEER CO ▽ SPECIATION CELLARS ▽ WELDWERKS BREWING CO ▽ FOAM BREWERS ▽ OTHER HALF BREWING CO ▽ HOP BUTCHER ▽ FINBACK ▽ MORTALIS ▽ WATERMARK ▽ TRANSIENT ARTISAN ALES ▽ ILL WILL BREWING ▽ MESSOREM BRACITORIUM ▽ EQUILIBRIUM BREWERY ▽ BELLWOODS BREWERY ▽ BRASSERIE DU BAS + more breweries to come!
TICKET INFO
GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET ($100) includes:
Admission at 2PM
Underberg for "world's largest" Underberg toast
Commemorative tasting glass
NUCLEATE (2026) stout bottle
VIP TICKET ($175) includes:
Early admission at 1PM
Access to limited beers
Underberg for "world's largest" Underberg toast
Commemorative tasting glass
NUCLEATE (2026) stout bottle
Pick 2 vintage bottles from previous fests:
~NUCLEATE (2020) - GIN BA SOUR W/ YUZU & VANILLA - Rare Barrel & Horus Aged Ales
~NUCLEATE (2021) - TEQUILA BA SOUR W/ LEMON BALM & LEMON VERBENA - Foam Brewers, House of Fermentology & Freak Folk Bier
~NUCLEATE (2022) - WHISKEY + WINE BA SOUR W/ MULBERRY, CLEMENTINE, HIBISCUS & VANILLA - Casey Brewing & Blending and WeldWerks Brewing Co.
~NUCLEATE (2023) - BARREL AGED SOUR W/ PAW PAW & BLACKBERRY - Resident Culture Brewing Co. & The Eight State Brewing Co.
~NUCLEATE (2024) BA IMPERIAL STOUT W/ ECUADORIAN, HAITIAN & GHANAIAN CACAO NIBS, COMOROS VANILLA BEAN, AND MEADOWFARM HONEY - American Solera
~NUCLEATE (2025) BA IMPERIAL STOUT AGED IN BALCONES, BUFFALO TRACE, AND JACK DANIELS RYE WHISKEY BARRELS W/ MADAGASCAR VANILLA, COCONUT COOKIES & CACAO NIBS - Southern Grist Brewery
FESTIVAL INFO
ADMISSION: Bring your ticket (printed or digital) + valid ID (must be 21 to enter). No persons under 21 will be permitted. No children, no pets.
BOTTLE PICKUP: At HOMES Brewpub during regular business hours 6/1 through 6/21, with valid ID of original ticket purchaser. If someone bought your ticket for you, they will need to pick up your beer.
BREWERY SWAG RAFFLE: we’ll be raffling off sweet brewery swag from participating breweries! Raffle tickets will be available for "purchase" via an on-site digital donation to our partnered non-profit organization. 100% of proceeds from the raffle will be donated to our non-profit partner. More details to come!
UNDERBERG EXPERIENCE TENT: we're partnering with Underberg for a special Nucleate collaboration! More details to come.
REFRESHMENTS: Food trucks + non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase. Cold brew coffee by our friends at Dozer Coffee. Plenty of complimentary water stations, and you may bring your own (empty) water containers into the festival.
COMFORT: You are welcome to bring in your own picnic blankets and lawn chairs! Pop-up tents and beach umbrellas are not permitted. Outside food and beverages are not permitted.
ENTERTAINMENT: DJs, yard games.
FESTIVAL UPDATE: No more tokens! Michigan has done away with the festival token law. Hooray!
PARKING: there is free parking available first come first serve at Veteran's Memorial Park, and in the neighborhoods surrounding HOMES Brewpub. We highly recommend using ride share apps or public transit - the number 30, 31, 32, and 34 busses all have stops at the park.
CHARITY PARTNER: We’ll be announcing our 2026 non-profit partner soon. Stay tuned!
2150 Jackson Ave ,Ann Arbor. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nucleate-beer-festival-2026-tickets-1982798610018?aff=oddtdtcreator $100 - $175. [email protected] www.homesbrewery.comNucleate Beer Festival: HOMES Brewery/Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley Fundraiser
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The chance to sample beers from more than 38 craft breweries, play yard games, and listen to tunes spun by DJs Batz and Amateur Waifu. Also, food trucks and raffles. Age 21+ only. No pets. Bring your own picnic blankets and lawn chairs. The festival is preceded by a pinewood derby on June 5 (5 p.m., HOMES Campus, 112 Jackson Plz.). 1–6 p.m., Veterans Memorial Park, 2150 Jackson Ave. $100–$175 admission in advance only at homesbrewery.com/nucleate-2026 includes a commemorative glass and a bottle of HOMES’ annual Nucleate Imperial Stout.
U-M Museum of Natural History Planetarium & Dome Theater
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Every Fri.–Sun. Three different audiovisual planetarium shows suitable for all ages. We Are Stars (noon) explores the secrets of our cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins, connecting life on Earth to the evolution of the universe; The Sky Tonight (1 & 3 p.m.) explores the current night sky, with tips on how to find the cardinal directions, constellations, and planets on your own; and T. Rex (2 p.m.) describes the iconic dinosaur’s scientific and cinematic history (includes scenes of dinosaur violence). Noon, 1, 2, & 3 p.m., 1105 North University. $8 at the gift shop. Limited capacity. (734) 764–0480, ummnh.org.
Museum Highlight Tours: U-M Museum of Natural History
“Fiddler on the Roof”: The Encore Musical Theatre Company
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Thurs.–Sun., June 4–July 19. Dan Cooney directs this local professional company in the 1964 musical, an adaptation of stories by celebrated Yiddish writer Sholem Aleichem with a book by Joseph Stein and Sheldon Harnick and music by Jerry Bock. The plot concerns life in a 1905 Jewish Ukrainian shtetl before a pogrom forces an exodus. Starring Broadway veteran Daniel Friedman as Tevye. 7 p.m. (some Thurs., Fri., & Sat.) & 2 p.m. (some Thurs., Sat., & Sun.). Encore Maas Main Stage, 7714 Ann Arbor St., Dexter. Tickets $34–$65 in advance at theencoretheatre.org & (if available) at the door. (734) 268–6200.
“I Am Groot Flowerpot”: Ann Arbor District Library
“Ice Cream Play”: Professional Youth Theatre of Michigan
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Megan Wright-Jones directs local playwright Larry Herold’s heartwarming comedy about a boy who campaigns for the legalization of ice cream trucks. Tonight’s performance is the culmination of a one-week-long mad dash by the school-age cast and crew to adapt the play, rehearse it, construct scenery, and complete the final production. 2 p.m., 328 Harriet, Ypsi. Free. pytmi.com.
“Mariposa/Butterfly”: Spinning Dot Theatre
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June 6 & 28 (different times & locations). Local actors perform local playwrights Sandra Fenichel Asher & Jose Casas’s new short play about a pair of Texas neighbors—one from the U.S., the other from Mexico—who can’t agree on anything until the arrival and departure of a butterfly unites them in a new understanding of the beautiful world they share. 2 p.m. (June 6) & 1 p.m. (June 28), EMU Sponberg Theatre, Ypsi (June 6) and AADL Downtown (June 28). Tickets $5 (June 6) in advance at spinningdot.org & at the door. June 28, free. [email protected].
“Megafauna Mystery”: U-M Museum of Natural History Discovery Demos
“Create Your Own Future Card Decks”: Ann Arbor District Library
“The Last Wide Open”: Theatre Nova
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Every Fri.–Sun., May 22–June 14. Diane Hill directs the Michigan premiere of Audrey Cefaly’s “love song in three movements,” a multiverse musical about the romance between a weary waitress and an immigrant dishwasher/musician playing out in several different parallel universes. The time-bending plot asks: what if love is less about destiny and more about timing? 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), 3 p.m. (Sat., except May 23), and 2 p.m. (Sun.). Theatre Nova, 410 W. Huron St. Tickets $30 (age 65 and older, $25; students with ID, $15 at the door) in advance at theatrenova.org/season11 & (if available) at the door. (734) 635–8450.
Pittsfield Open Band: Ann Arbor Community for Traditional Music and Dance
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June 6 & 20. Jam session open to all musicians interested in working on jigs, reels, and waltzes to have fun, learn tunes, and develop contra dance music skills. All instruments welcome. Bring the Ruffwater Fakebook, the Portland Collection, and the Waltz Books if you have them. 3–5 p.m., Pittsfield Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. Masking optional. Free. (734) 709–8748.
A2 Summer Streets Music Series: Main Street Area Association
The Pleasure Hounds: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
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High-energy rock, rhythm and blues, and swing from this local quartet. 4–7 p.m., 2350 W. Liberty. Free; food & drink for sale. Tips welcome. [email protected].
“Local History Showcase”: The 2026 Ann Arbor Black Film Festival
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June 5–7. Screenings at 3 venues of short and feature-length films, both narrative and documentary, by Black filmmakers and on Black topics. Also, discussions and gatherings about film. For more info, see a2bff.org/events.
“Local History Showcase. Screening of 2 documentary shorts about local history. “A Ripple in Ann Arbor” (Aliyah Mitchell, 2024) is about the search for a serial rapist in the 1990s, the police tactics that resulted in an innocent man being sentenced, and his eventual vindication. “The French Dukes: Rhythm, Roots, and Legacy” (Frederic M. Culpepper, 2024) tells the story of the legendary Ann Arbor drill team that rose to international recognition. Third Mind Books, 118 E. Washington. Free. 4:15 p.m.
Magic: The Gathering (MTG): Sylvan Factory
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Every Wed., Fri., & Sat. All invited to play both casual and tournament forms of the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering.
Wed. & Sat. (5 p.m.): “Commander.” A drop-in session of the most popular form of the game. Free.
Wed. (6 p.m.): “Pauper.” A fun and fast format for all skill levels, three rounds. $5.
Wed. (6:30 p.m.): “Standard.” Three rounds, with competitive tournament rules, prizes of store credit. $10.
Fri. (6:30 p.m.): “Friday Night Draft.” Cost and format vary.
Various times, 2459 W. Stadium. (734) 929–5877, sylvanfactory.com.
“Momentum 2026”: Cluster Museum Fundraiser
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Show and sale of original artwork from over 35 Southeast Michigan artists. A “monster drawing/writing rally” features artists making art for sale in real time. Also, wrapped mystery books by regional writers for sale. Refreshments. 6–9 p.m., 307 N. Main. Free. Preregistration requested at clustermuseum.org/events.
“Bury Your Gays”: Ann Arbor District Library 2026 Big Gay Read Author Event
“Love’s Labor’s Lost”: U-M Residential College/Nichols Arboretum
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Every Thurs.–Sun., June 4–28. U-M students and local actors perform an alfresco production of one of Shakespeare’s lesser-known comedies, a sophisticated, at times delightfully impish, and finally somewhat dark treatment of the battle of the sexes. The king of Navarre and 3 of his lords vow to deny themselves worldly pleasures, including women, and devote themselves to academic study. But when the princess of France and her 3 ladies arrive at the king’s court, these solemn oaths become vague memories, and each of the young lords begins secretly to woo one of the young ladies, indulging in revels, masques, and outrageous sonnets. The RC’s annual Shakespeare in the Arb production is a hugely popular local summer tradition. The action moves from spot to spot within the Arb, and the production takes special care to make the shifting environments an active force in the performance. Audience members should be prepared for the weather conditions and periods of sitting, standing, & walking and bring a lightweight chair or blanket to sit on. Note: the June 20 performance includes ASL interpretation. 6:30 p.m., meet at the Peony Garden entrance at 1610 Washington Heights. $25 (Matthaei-Arb members, $20; kids, $15) in advance only at mutotix.umich.edu & the Michigan Union Ticket Office and are held at will call at the Arboretum Visitor Center. (734) 763–8587.
“Fiddler on the Roof”: The Encore Musical Theatre Company
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Thurs.–Sun., June 4–July 19. Dan Cooney directs this local professional company in the 1964 musical, an adaptation of stories by celebrated Yiddish writer Sholem Aleichem with a book by Joseph Stein and Sheldon Harnick and music by Jerry Bock. The plot concerns life in a 1905 Jewish Ukrainian shtetl before a pogrom forces an exodus. Starring Broadway veteran Daniel Friedman as Tevye. 7 p.m. (some Thurs., Fri., & Sat.) & 2 p.m. (some Thurs., Sat., & Sun.). Encore Maas Main Stage, 7714 Ann Arbor St., Dexter. Tickets $34–$65 in advance at theencoretheatre.org & (if available) at the door. (734) 268–6200.
AFC Ann Arbor Women’s Team
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Match vs. Midwest United. This local United Soccer League women’s semiprofessional soccer team plays another of Michigan’s strongest teams. This month’s home schedule also includes a match vs. Detroit City FC (June 16, 7 p.m.) and one vs. Kalamazoo FC (June 28, 3 p.m.). Food trucks. 7 p.m., Pioneer High School Hollway Field, 601 W. Stadium. Tickets $13 (kids 13 & under, free) in advance at afcannarbor.com or $15 at the gate. Group discounts & season tickets available. (734) 408–1627.
Chad Kroeger: Blind Pig
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Stand-up comedy performance by this California comic, best known for starring in Chad & JT Go Deep, a popular Netflix reality prank show in which a pair of clueless bros set out across the country to spread positivity through community activism and chill vibes. 7 p.m., 208 S. First St. Tickets $30 in advance at blindpigmusic.com & (if available) at the door.
Pitch-A-Friend @ Lowertown Bar & Cafe: Pitch-a-Friend Ann Arbor
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Pitch-A-Friend is a free, in-person event where friends give a 3-5 minute presentation about their amazing single friends to a live audience in a unique mashup of trivia night energy and matchmaking vibes. After the presentations, stick around for our mingle hour! Also designed for making friends. 21+.
Sign up to pitch on our website. Just show up if you want to watch the presentations and mingle!
1031 Broadway St ,Ann Arbor. Free. [email protected] pitch-a-friend.com/annarborU-M Music School Collaborative Piano Institute.
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June 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, & 19. This summer program for pianists, chamber musicians, singers, and composers features performances of Art Songs & Chamber Music (June 6, 13, 18, & 19) by institute faculty and participants. Also, “Sylvie & The Rain Tree: Black Poetry, Music, and the Haitian Kont” (June 11), a lecture recital by the Detroit classical crossover duo of baritone Jean Bernard Cerin and pianist Veena Kulkarni-Rankin, along with a performance by institute faculty members and the Reverón Piano Trio (June 12), a Venezuelan trio of pianist Ana María Otamendi, violinist Simón Gollo, and cellist Horacio Contreras who specialize in works by Latin American composers. 7–9 p.m. Britton Recital Hall, 1100 Baits, North Campus. Free. collaborativepianoinstitute.org.
Adam Degi: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
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June 5 & 6. Dynamic, outspoken, and often unscripted Grand Rapids native who riffs on a wide variety of topics, from religion to bowling to being a cancer survivor. Opening acts TBA. 7:15 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 9:45 p.m. (Sat.), 212 S. Fourth Ave. $20 at aacomedy.com & (if available) at the door. (734) 996–9080.
“Drum and Dance Jam”: Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth
“VAE Potpourri 2026”: Vocal Arts Ensemble
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Ben Cohen directs this local 24-voice choir in some of their favorite pieces, including works by Byrd, Brahms, Bernstein, and others. Reception follows. 7:30 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 1501 W. Liberty. $25 (seniors & students, $20; ages 18 & under, free) at a2tix or at the door. vocalartsannarbor.org.
First Saturday Contra Dance: Ann Arbor Community for Traditional Music and Dance
“The Last Wide Open”: Theatre Nova
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Every Fri.–Sun., May 22–June 14. Diane Hill directs the Michigan premiere of Audrey Cefaly’s “love song in three movements,” a multiverse musical about the romance between a weary waitress and an immigrant dishwasher/musician playing out in several different parallel universes. The time-bending plot asks: what if love is less about destiny and more about timing? 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), 3 p.m. (Sat., except May 23), and 2 p.m. (Sun.). Theatre Nova, 410 W. Huron St. Tickets $30 (age 65 and older, $25; students with ID, $15 at the door) in advance at theatrenova.org/season11 & (if available) at the door. (734) 635–8450.
Jive Colossus: Rancho Tranquilico
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Afro-Caribbean, funk, rock, and blues dance music by this local 10-piece ensemble with a killer horn section, fronted by vocalist Mar Brisa. “Trumpet, sax, and trombone surge and sail over guitars, bass, and drums to create music that is intent on movement, celebration, and dance,” writes the Detroit News. BYOB. No tobacco products or pets. 8 p.m. (doors open at 7:30 p.m.), 11300 Island Lake Rd., Dexter. Parking is in neighboring Ruhlig’s Country Market driveway. $25 payable via Venmo: @jivecolossus or PayPal: @khan431. Preregistration required, space limited. (734) 223–2321, [email protected].
Michelle Held: 9 Live House Concert
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Performance by this Detroit pop-folk singer-songwriter, who has a distinctively soulful and luminous vocal style. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. 8 p.m., somewhere in the Normal Park neighborhood, Ypsi (for exact location and other details email Diane at [email protected]). $20 cash at the door, exact change.
“Saturday Night Improv: Double Header”: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
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Every Sat. (except June 27). Rotating lineup of two local improv troupes. Also, on June 6, Love Fools, an improvised dating show with a lineup of strange characters (7:30 p.m., $10 in advance, $12 at the door). 8:30–9:45 p.m., 2350 W. Liberty. $15 in advance at heardotsay.com/events & $18 (if available) at the door.
University Lowbrow Astronomers
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June 6 & 13. A chance to join local astronomy buffs for a look at the sky through instruments. Participants are welcome to bring their own telescopes. Visitors must turn off all electronic equipment (car radios, transmitters, phones, etc.) at the observatory entrance. Canceled if the sky is overcast or the weather is inclement. If in doubt, call after 4 p.m. day of event. 8:30–11:55 p.m. or as long as the sky remains clear, Peach Mountain Observatory, North Territorial (about 1¼ miles west of Hudson Mills Metropark), Dexter. Free. (734) 975–3248.
Adam Degi: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
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June 5 & 6. Dynamic, outspoken, and often unscripted Grand Rapids native who riffs on a wide variety of topics, from religion to bowling to being a cancer survivor. Opening acts TBA. 7:15 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 9:45 p.m. (Sat.), 212 S. Fourth Ave. $20 at aacomedy.com & (if available) at the door. (734) 996–9080.