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August 13, 2022
“Kids D & D Adventures”: Sylvan Factory.
Aug. 13 & 27. All age 10+ invited to learn and play the iconic role-playing game Dungeons and Dragons. Noon–2 p.m. & 2–4 p.m., Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium. $10. Preregistration recommended (6 player cap per 2-hour block). info@sylvanfactory.com, 929–5877.
Museum Highlight Tours: U-M Museum of Natural History.
Every Sat. & Sun. 30–minute tour of the museum’s exhibits and galleries, as well as an introduction to some current U-M Biological Sciences research projects. Noon & 2 p.m., MNH, 1105 North University. Check ummnh.org for the latest Covid protocols. Free. Limited capacity. Sign up at the welcome desk. 764–0478.
U-M Museum of Natural History Planetarium & Dome Theater.
Daily. Three different audiovisual planetarium shows suitable for all ages. Expedition Reef (12:30 p.m.) reveals the secrets of the “rainforests of the sea,” the world’s most vibrant and endangered marine ecosystems. The Sky Tonight (1:30 & 3:30 p.m.) is an exploration of the current night sky, with tips on how to find the cardinal directions, constellations, and planets on your own. Tales of the Maya Skies (2:30 p.m.) immerses viewers in the wonders of Mayan science, examining how Maya scholars developed a sophisticated understanding of astronomy, architecture, and mathematics that enabled them to predict solstices, solar eclipses, weather patterns, and planetary movements. Various times, U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Check ummnh.org for the latest Covid protocols. $8. Limited capacity. 764–0478.
“Ann Arbor Group Runs”: Fleet Feet.
Every Tues. & Sat. Runners of all abilities invited to join a run of 3–5 miles along varying routes from different Fleet Feet (formerly Running Fit) locations. Rain or shine. 8 a.m. (Sat.), 5700 Jackson Rd. & 6 p.m. (Tues.), 123 E. Liberty. Free. 769–5016 (Tues.) & 929–9022 (Sat.).
Northbury Condominium Community Garage Sales: Northbury Condominium Association
Residents of the Northbury Condominium Community are holding garage sales on National Garage Sale Day, this Saturday August 13, 2022 between the hours of 8:00am-3:00pm. Please visit Northbury!
Participating addresses include:
4 Eastbury Ct
14 Eastbury Ct
15 Eastbury Ct
6 Haverhill Ct
5 Northwick Ct
23 Southwick Ct
2 Westbury Ct
5 Westbury Ct
15 Westbury Ct
And More!
View our map!
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parkrun USA.
Every Sat. All invited to join a timed 5-km run/walk. 8 a.m., Lillie Park South, 4365 Platt. Free, but first-timers are requested to preregister at parkrun.US/lillie. lillie@parkrun.com.
Saline Summerfest.
See 12 Friday. Today: the high-energy outlaw country and punk-influenced rock band Kung Fu Diesel (2 & 6 p.m.), Marshall (MI) teen blues-rock guitarist Jake Kershaw (5 & 7 p.m.), and the Brighton rock band Local Heroes (8 p.m.). 8:30 a.m.-11 p.m.
“US-12 Heritage Trail Sale”: Saline Area Historical Society Fundraiser.
Aug. 12 & 13. Yard sale that’s part of a string of sales along the road between Detroit and New Buffalo. Rentschler Farm gift shop also open. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rentschler Farm Museum, 1265 E. Michigan Ave., Saline. Free admission. 944-0442.
77th Manchester Community Fair.
Aug. 9–13. Carnival midway rides and games (beginning Aug. 10), concessions, tractor pulls, livestock shows, live music, and more. Rides & games open at 3 p.m. (Wed.-Fri.) & 1 p.m. (Sat.); on Friday, “Toddler Time” rides (1-3 p.m.) suitable for age 7 & under. Also, an opening parade (Aug. 9, 6:30 p.m.), an International Demolition Derby (Aug. 10, 7 p.m.), Drag Races (Aug 11, 7 p.m.), a Rodeo (Aug 12, 7 p.m.), Side by Side and Pit Bike Races (Aug 13, 7 p.m.). For complete schedule, see ManchesterFair.org. 5–10 p.m. (Tues.), 2–10 p.m. (Wed. & Thurs.), noon–10 p.m. (Fri.), & 9 a.m.–10 p.m. (Sat.), Alumni Memorial Field, E. Vernon & Wolverine, Manchester. Admission: $7 (kids age 5 & under, free; fair pass, $30). Sat. before 3 p.m., $5. Wristbands for rides, price TBA. 428–8429 (fair week only), ManchesterFair@yahoo.com.
Volunteer Stewardship Workday: Ann Arbor Natural Area Preservation Division.
Aug. 7, 13, 20, & 27. All invited to help maintain natural areas and remove invasive plants in various city parks. Wear long pants and closed-toe shoes and bring heavy gloves; tools, snacks, & know-how provided. Minors must be accompanied by an adult or obtain a release form in advance. Aug. 7 (9 a.m.–noon): Kuebler Langford Nature Area, entrance on Beechwood north of Sunset Rd. Preregister at tinyurl.com/Keubler080722. Aug. 13 (9 a.m.–noon): Bandemer Park, parking lot at the end of Lake Shore off Main. Preregister at tinyurl.com/Bandemer081322. Aug. 13 (1–4 p.m.): Olson Park, entrance on Dhu Varren, just east of Pontiac Tr. Preregister at tinyurl.com/Olson081322. Aug. 20 (9 a.m.–noon): Gallup Park, parking lot just over the wooden bridge. Preregister at tinyurl.com/Gallup082022. Aug. 27 (9 a.m.–noon): Barton Nature Area, Barton Dam parking lot on Huron River Dr. Preregister at tinyurl.com/Barton082722. Various times and locations. Free. Preregistration highly recommended. bit.ly/a2stewardworkday, 794–6627.
“Summer Morning Stroll”: Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission.
Naturalist Elle Bogle leads a nature walk to encounter the prairie flowers, dragonflies, and birds of August in the Northfield Woods. 9:30–11:30 a.m., Northfield Woods Preserve, E. Northfield Church Rd. just north of Joy Rd. Free. Preregistration required by emailing boglee@washtenaw.org, 971–6337.
“Annual Dexter Daze”: Dexter Area Chamber of Commerce.
See 12 Friday. Today: a family concert by local singer-songwriter Kevin Devine (noon), a program of sing-alongs and interactive stories by Children’s Theatre of Michigan owners Janet Marie & M’Archibald (1:30 p.m.), horn-powered Motown/Memphis soul by Salmagundi (4 p.m.), and R&B by the Ann Arbor band Men in Black (8 p.m.). 10 a.m.–11 p.m., Downtown Dexter.
“Antique Tractor, Truck, & Farm Equipment Show”: Waterloo Farm Museum.
Aug. 13 & 14. Displays and demos of mid-19th-century to 1980s farm equipment—everything from horse-drawn plows and steam-powered machines to modern tractors. Also, tours of the 10-room farmhouse ($3), tractor games on Sunday, and more. Concessions. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Waterloo Farm Museum, 13493 Waterloo-Munith Rd., Waterloo Recreation Area, Chelsea. Free admission to the grounds. (517) 596–2254.
7th Annual Heritage Car Show: Gene Butman Ford Dealership.
Show of a variety of different car makes and models, from pre-war to modern custom cars. Awards. Also, live music, food trucks, raffles, & more. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. (judging starts at 11 a.m. sharp), Gene Butman Ford, 2105 Washtenaw Ave., Ypsilanti. Free admission. (877) 720–3673.
Argus Summer Artisan Market: Argus Liberty.
Local artists sell their ceramics, fiber art, jewelry, printmaking, and botanicals. 10 a.m.–3 p.m., 325 W. Liberty. Free admission. 997–5448.
Birdhouse Make & Take: Maker Works Community Workshops
This Make & Take class introduces attendees to measuring, cutting, sanding, gluing, hammering, and using a drill. This is all about having a positive introductory tool experience with the end result being a birdhouse that each person assembles and gets to bring home. We'll even laser engrave your name on the front when you're done! Ages 13+ for solo building, but younger children are welcome to come along with a parent.
3765 Plaza Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48108. https://www.maker-works.com/class-wood-birdhouse. $50/kit, up to two people per kit. frontdesk@maker-works.com. maker-works.com. 734.222.4911.Chime Concert: Kerrytown Market & Shops.
Every Wed., Fri., & Sat. 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.). Kerrytown Market. Free. ofGlobal@aol.com.
“Fuel Up Right”: A2 Summer Streets (Main Street Area Association).
Alzheimer’s Association representatives discuss eating a healthy and balanced diet to help reduce the risk of cognitive decline. 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Main & Liberty intersection. Free. bit.ly/A2SSts-community.
“Magnificent Magnets”: U-M Natural History Museum Science Forum Demos.
Every Sat. & Sun. Hands-on 20-minute family-oriented demo exploring magnetism, magnetic fields, what magnets have to do with cell phones, and more. For age 5+. 11 a.m., Natural History Museum, 1105 North University. Free. 764–0478.
Board Game Demos: A2 Summer Streets (Main Street Area Association).
Every Sat. All invited to learn and play some quick, casual games. 11 a.m.–1 p.m., sidewalk in front of Vault of Midnight, 219 S. Main. bit.ly/A2SSts-community.
“Intro to Magic: The Gathering”: Sylvan Factory.
Every Sat. All invited to learn to play the original collectible card game. Decks provided. Noon–3 p.m., Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium. Free. info@sylvanfactory.com, 929–5877.
“One-String Guitar Workshop”: Ann Arbor District Library.
All invited to build a one-string electric guitar. Tools & materials provided. Noon, AADL Downtown Secret Lab, 343 S. Fifth Ave. Free. 327–4200.
“Pokemon Hangout”: Sylvan Factory.
Every Sat. All invited to play the video game Pokemon Go. Noon–3 p.m., Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium. Free. info@sylvanfactory.com, 929–5877.
U-M Women’s Soccer
The U-M has exhibition games this month against Bowling Green (Aug. 6, 7 p.m.) and Virginia (Aug. 13, noon). Also, regular-season games this month against Washington State (Aug. 18, 7 p.m.) and Butler (Aug. 21, noon). U-M Soccer Stadium, 2250 S. State. $6 & $8 (groups of 10 or more, $3 per person). Exhibition games, free. 764–0247.
“Coloring Our Universe”: WCC Super STEAM Saturday.
WCC astronomy professor Tiffany Fields leads a “virtually hands-on” program (via Zoom) exploring light, the electromagnetic spectrum, telescopes and how the colorful images we see of the galaxy and the universe are created. Geared towards middle school students, but all are welcome. 1–2 p.m. Free. Preregistration required at bit.ly/wccsteam.
“Creature Encounters”: The Creature Conservancy.
Every Sat. & Sun. Conservancy staffers show off some animals native to Australia (2 & 4 p.m.), including a kangaroo, a blue tongued skink, and an emu. Also, a chance to see the conservancy’s other animals and, weather permitting, an alligator presentation and feeding (3 p.m.). 1–5 p.m., Creature Conservancy, 4950 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. Mask encouraged. $12 (kids ages 2–12, $10; under age 2, free) at the door; $1 discount for advance purchase at thecreatureconservancy.org. 929–9324.
Dahlia Presentation: Michigan Dahlia Association.
Aug. 13 & 14. Club members display a variety of dahlias and answer questions about growing dahlias. 1–4 p.m. (Sat.) & 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. (Sun.), U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro, rm. 125. Free; metered parking. nicholas48176@frontier.com, 429–5796.
Michigan Dahlia Association Dahlia Presentation
Michigan Dahlia Association (MDA) presents a Dahlia Display open the the public, free. Members of the MDA will display a variety Dahlias for the public viewing. Members will be on hand to answer questions and information on growing Dahlias and their care will be available. Event is 8/13/2022, Saturday 1:00 to 4:00 pm and 8/14/2022, Sunday 11:00 am to 1:30 pm, Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Room 125, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. For more information call 734-429-5796 or nicholas48176@frontier.com
Volunteer Stewardship Workday: Ann Arbor Natural Area Preservation Division.
Aug. 7, 13, 20, & 27. All invited to help maintain natural areas and remove invasive plants in various city parks. Wear long pants and closed-toe shoes and bring heavy gloves; tools, snacks, & know-how provided. Minors must be accompanied by an adult or obtain a release form in advance. Aug. 7 (9 a.m.–noon): Kuebler Langford Nature Area, entrance on Beechwood north of Sunset Rd. Preregister at tinyurl.com/Keubler080722. Aug. 13 (9 a.m.–noon): Bandemer Park, parking lot at the end of Lake Shore off Main. Preregister at tinyurl.com/Bandemer081322. Aug. 13 (1–4 p.m.): Olson Park, entrance on Dhu Varren, just east of Pontiac Tr. Preregister at tinyurl.com/Olson081322. Aug. 20 (9 a.m.–noon): Gallup Park, parking lot just over the wooden bridge. Preregister at tinyurl.com/Gallup082022. Aug. 27 (9 a.m.–noon): Barton Nature Area, Barton Dam parking lot on Huron River Dr. Preregister at tinyurl.com/Barton082722. Various times and locations. Free. Preregistration highly recommended. bit.ly/a2stewardworkday, 794–6627.
“The Wind Rises”: Michigan Theater.
(Hayao Miyazaki, 2014). Studio Ghibli anime biopic about Jiro Horikoshi, who designed Japanese fighter planes during WWII.
9:30 p.m. (Fri.) & 1:30 p.m. (Sat.). Mask and proof of vaccination (or negative Covid test within 72 hours) required for all patrons over the age of 12. Tickets $10.50 unless otherwise noted (children under 12, students, seniors age 65 & older, & U.S. veterans, $8.50; MTF members, $8) in advance online (recommended) & at the door. For updated schedule, see MichTheater.org.
“A Glimpse of the Kelsey”: U-M Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Saturday Sampler.
Docent-led tour highlighting Mesopotamian, Greek, Roman, and Egyptian artifacts from the museum’s collection. 2–3 p.m., Kelsey Museum, 434 S. State. Free. 764–9304.
“Concert to Shut Down Line 5”: Sunrise Movement Ann Arbor.
The lineup of Michigan musicians includes the Chris Canas Band, a Detroit blues band fronted by blues vocalist and virtuoso guitarist Canas, along with local jazz singer-bassist Gwenyth Hayes, the jazz-inflected progressive funk-rock quartet Chirp, the jazz fusion band Squeaky Keys, and jazz-rock group Boom on Mizar 5. Fundraiser for protestors fighting the Enbridge oil and gas pipeline Line 5, which runs through the Straits of Mackinac. 2 p.m., Liberty Plaza. Free, donations encouraged. sunrisemvmta2@gmail.com.
“How To Become a Fossil”: U-M Natural History Museum Science Forum Demos.
Every Sat. & Sun. Hands-on 20-minute family-oriented demo exploring how fossils form, what parts of animals can become fossilized, and many other fossil-related things. For age 5 and up. 3 p.m., Natural History Museum, 1105 North University. Free. 764–0478.
“Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Ghost Machine”: Purple Rose Theatre Company.
Every Wed.–Sun., Apr. 15–Aug. 27. Angie Kane directs the world premiere of Livonia playwright David MacGregor’s drama that imagines the Victorian sleuth, aided by Dr. Watson and Irene Adler, solving the disappearance of world-changing inventions by clients Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison. Cast: David Bendena, Caitlin Cavannaugh, Mark Colson, Sarab Kamoo, Rusty Mewha, and Paul Strobili. 3 p.m. (Wed., Thurs., & Sat.), 8 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.). Purple Rose Theatre, 137 Park St., Chelsea. Mask and proof of vaccination required. Tickets $25–51 in advance at PurpleRoseTheatre.org and by phone, and (if available) at the door. Discounts available for students, seniors, teachers, military personnel, and groups. 433–7673.
Know Obstacles: Oz’s Music Environment.
All invited to play instruments, sing songs, and tell jokes with members of this band comprised of kids and adults with special needs. Spectators welcome. 3:30 p.m., 1920 Packard St. Free. ozmusic.com/events, 662–8283.
Paul Keller Jazz Quartet: First Presbyterian Church Jazz Vespers.
Jazz on the church lawn, interspersed with spiritual readings, by this local ensemble led by bassist Keller. Followed by a picnic. Canceled in case of rain. 5 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 1432 Washtenaw. Free. amilot@FirstPresbyterian.org.
“Commander Pods”: Sylvan Factory.
Every Sat. All invited to play the trading card game Magic: The Gathering in casual commander pods (groups of 4 players). 6–10 p.m., Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium Blvd. Free. info@sylvanfactory.com, 929–5877. sylvanfactory.com/event-schedule.
The Dinner Detective - The Murder Mystery Dinner Show: The Dinner Detective
The clock is ticking and there's a killer in the room... DIE laughing at The Dinner Detective - America's largest murder mystery dinner show! The Dinner Detective has been entertaining Michigan since 2015. Bring your friends to The Eagle Crest Resort to see our hilarious cast perform this thrilling mystery, all the while enjoying a full-service four-course meal. Solve the mystery before our detectives and you could win the grand prize. But be careful, the killer could be sitting and your table and before the night is over, you may be the top suspect!
1275 S Huron St, Ypsilanti. https://www.thedinnerdetective.com/ann-arbor/murder-mystery-tickets-showtimes/. https://www.thedinnerdetective.com/ann-arbor.Murder Mystery Dinner Show: The Dinner Detective Ann Arbor.
Aug. 13 & 27. Dinner while actors masquerading as fellow diners enact a hilarious murder mystery in which actual audience members may find themselves a prime suspect. 6:30–9 p.m., Ann Arbor Marriott, 1275 S. Huron, Ypsilanti. $65 includes gratuity; preregistration required at TheDinnerDetective.com. (866) 496–0535.
“Matilda: The Musical”: Horizon Performing Arts.
Aug. 11-14. Amanda Williams directs young local actors and singers in Dennis Kelly and Tim Minchin’s 1988 Tony Award–winning musical based on a Roald Dahl book about a precocious 5-year-old girl with the gift of telekinesis. Music and lyrics by Tim Minchin. 7 p.m. (Thurs.-Sat.) & 1 p.m. (Sun.), U-M Walgreen Drama Center Arthur Miller Theatre, 1226 Murfin. Proof of vaccination required. Tickets $16-$18 in advance at horizonperformingarts.org. horizonperformingarts.mi@gmail.com.
Matt Watroba: Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth Café 704.
This WKAR-FM (MSU) radio folk show host sings lyrical songs and poignant ballads in a sweet tenor voice, accompanying himself on guitar and punctuating his performance with sharply humorous observations. 7–9 p.m. Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth, 704 Airport Blvd. Mask required; livestream available. $10. Preregistration required at bit.ly/caffe704. 327–0270.
“Music of the Night: A Celebration of Andrew Lloyd Webber”: The Encore Musical Theatre Company.
Aug. 11-14. (The Aug. 13 performance is sold out.) This local professional theater company performs songs by the popular musical theater composer whose work spans five decades and includes such hit musicals as Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, Cats, Phantom of the Opera and Sunset Boulevard. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 3 p.m. (Sun.), Encore, 3126 Broad St., Dexter. Tickets $48 in advance at theencoretheatre.org and at the door. 268–6200.
Alex Price: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase.
Aug. 12 & 13. Indiana native Price’s self-deprecating jokes have earned him opening spots for Kyle Kinane, Brain Posehn, and Hannibal Buress, and appearances at festivals across the country. Preceded by 2 opening acts TBA. Alcohol is served. 7:30 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 10 p.m. (Sat.), 212 S. Fourth Ave. $15 reserved seating in advance at aacomedy.com before 6 p.m. the night of the show; $17 general admission at the door. 996–9080.
“Full Moon Campfire”: Southeast Michigan Land Conservancy.
Family-oriented campfire in one of the largest conservancy-owned nature preserves in southeast Michigan. Snacks provided. Bring lawn chairs. No pets. 8–11 p.m., LeFurge Woods, 2252 N. Prospect Rd. (half mile north of Geddes), Superior Twp. Free; donations to SMLC appreciated. jmclaughlin@smlcland.org, 484–6565.
“God Kinda Looks Like Tupac”: Theatre Nova.
Every Thurs.–Sun., July 29–Aug. 21. Vincent Ford Jr. directs the premier of U-M playwriting lecturer Emilio Rodriguez’s comic exploration of political correctness, societal expectations, and code-switching. When a black high school student creates an unconventional portrait of God for a student art exhibit, her white and Latina teachers have a variety of reactions, to funny and deep effect. 8 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Theatre Nova, 410 W. Huron St. Mask & proof of vaccination (or negative Covid test within past 48 hours). Tickets $22 in advance at theatre-nova.ticketleap.com & at the door. 635–8450.
“Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Ghost Machine”: Purple Rose Theatre Company.
Every Wed.–Sun., Apr. 15–Aug. 27. Angie Kane directs the world premiere of Livonia playwright David MacGregor’s drama that imagines the Victorian sleuth, aided by Dr. Watson and Irene Adler, solving the disappearance of world-changing inventions by clients Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison. Cast: David Bendena, Caitlin Cavannaugh, Mark Colson, Sarab Kamoo, Rusty Mewha, and Paul Strobili. 3 p.m. (Wed., Thurs., & Sat.), 8 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.). Purple Rose Theatre, 137 Park St., Chelsea. Mask and proof of vaccination required. Tickets $25–51 in advance at PurpleRoseTheatre.org and by phone, and (if available) at the door. Discounts available for students, seniors, teachers, military personnel, and groups. 433–7673.
Alex Price: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase.
Aug. 12 & 13. Indiana native Price’s self-deprecating jokes have earned him opening spots for Kyle Kinane, Brain Posehn, and Hannibal Buress, and appearances at festivals across the country. Preceded by 2 opening acts TBA. Alcohol is served. 7:30 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 10 p.m. (Sat.), 212 S. Fourth Ave. $15 reserved seating in advance at aacomedy.com before 6 p.m. the night of the show; $17 general admission at the door. 996–9080.
