Events for July 13, 2026
Joe Summers & Pete Bullard.
Duo of veteran local jazz guitar virtuosos.
Kenny Warren, Zekkereya El-magharbel, Jonathan Hammonds, & Jonathan Barahal Taylor.
Local jazz quartet.
Hands Across The Water Golf Outing: Polo Fields Golf and Country Club
This charity golf outing raises funds to provide for Hands Across The Water’s mission of supporting and empowering children and families through inclusive, strengths-based services. Hands Across The Water is a licensed, non-profit child welfare agency that provides services to children and families through foster care, kinship care, behavioral health, and adoption.
Event sposored by First Merchants Bank
Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center
Every Thurs. & Mon. Play open to all skill levels age 18+, both ACBL-sanctioned (Thurs.) and non-sanctioned (Mon.). Noon–3:30 p.m. (Thurs.) and 12:30–3:30 p.m. (Mon.), 1320 Baldwin. $9 (Thurs.) & $5 (Mon.); $1–$2 less for AASC members. (734) 794–6250, a2gov.org/senior, annarborbridge.com.
Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center
Every Thurs. & Mon. Play open to all skill levels age 18+, both ACBL-sanctioned (Thurs.) and non-sanctioned (Mon.). Noon–3:30 p.m. (Thurs.) and 12:30–3:30 p.m. (Mon.), 1320 Baldwin. $9 (Thurs.) & $5 (Mon.); $1–$2 less for AASC members. (734) 794–6250, a2gov.org/senior, annarborbridge.com.
Snake Week: Massasauga Magic with Steven Parrish
Our own Natural Areas Steward and resident Massasauga expert Steven Parrish will lead a guided walk along trails that encompass Massasauga habitat. Learn why these shy, somewhat reclusive snakes love Matthaei and how land stewardship provides for many of the needs of this iconic Michigan species and the plant and animals species on which they depend. Closed toe shoes are required for the hike.
Free, metered parking.
Beers with Queers A2
Join us for a low stress gathering of Queers! We’ll be at Corner every 2nd and 4th Monday. This is an unstructured event for folks to hang out and socialize – food and alcoholic/NA beverages available for purchase! Come down anytime after 6.
April 27th, May 11th & 25, June 8th & 22nd, and July 13th & 27th
Corner Brewery, 720 Norris St. Ypsilanti, 48198
Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company (AARC)
Every Mon., Thurs., & Sat. (different AARC locations). Runners of all abilities invited to join a 5K mapped route (Thurs. & Mon.) or either a beginner or advanced group run (Sat.). AARC Colonnade (6 p.m. Thurs.), 901 W. Eisenhower; AARC Traver Village (7 a.m. Sat.), 2621 Plymouth Rd.; and Corner Brewery (6 p.m. Mon.), 720 Norris, Ypsi. Free. annarborrunningcompany.com.
Group Ride: Ann Arbor Velo Club
Every Mon. Moderate-paced 20-mile ride to Dexter and back, often with a rest stop along the way. Riders must wear a helmet and bring water and supplies to fix a flat tire. 6 p.m. (nonmembers must come 10 minutes early to sign a club waiver), Barton Nature Area, 1010 W. Huron River Dr. Free. annarborveloclub.org.
“Your Detroit Tigers: The Great, the Good, the Top 400”: Ann Arbor District Library Author Event
Veteran Detroit sportswriter Tom Gage and former Detroit Tigers catcher Alex Avila discuss their new book that offers insights and behind-the-scenes perspectives on some of the most memorable players in Tigers history. Followed by Q&A. 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, 4th fl. Free. (734) 327–4200.
“Handmade Felt Food: Pineapple”: Ann Arbor District Library
Craft activity for adults & teens. 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, lower level program rm. Free. (734) 327–4200.
“The Fix: Saving America from the Corruption of a Mob-Style Government”: Literati Bookstore Grassroots Book Club
All invited to join a discussion, led by Literati manager Clarisse Jorah, of the new book by U-M law professor Barbara McQuade, a former U.S. attorney and author of the 2025 bestseller Attack from Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America. 6:15 p.m., AADL Downtown, 3rd fl. Tickets $5 (can be redeemed for store credit) in advance only at literatibookstore.com. (734) 585–5567.
Group Runs: A2 Runners
Every Wed. & Mon. Runners of all abilities invited to join a beginner or advanced 3- to 5-mile group run, followed by socializing at a downtown coffee shop. 6:30 p.m., meet at the Kerrytown Clock Tower. Preregistration requested at meetup.com/a2runners. Free. [email protected].
“The Wake of the Ruined”: Literati Bookstore
Bestselling romance writer Kalie Cassidy discusses her new dark romantic fantasy sequel about a powerful siren who falls for a king. 6:30 p.m., 124 E. Washington. $20 (includes a copy of the book) in advance only at literatibookstore.com. (734) 585–5567.
“My Neighbor Totoro”: Fathom Entertainment
(734) 973–8424 (Cinemark), (734) 316–5500 (Emagine). Tickets $12.50 (except as noted) in advance at fathomentertainment.com/events & at the door. Cinemark (4100 Carpenter, Ypsi) & Emagine (1335 E. Michigan Ave., Saline).
July 11–15: “My Neighbor Totoro” Dubbed (Sat., Sun., & Wed.) and subtitled (Mon. & Tues.) screenings of this classic Studio Ghibli anime tale about 2 girls who move to the Japanese countryside and befriend strange and delightful nature spirits. 4:15 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.) and 6:30 p.m. (Mon.–Wed.).
Scholares Minores Pro Musica Antiqua tour
“Scholares Minores pro musica Antiqua” (“Young musicians of Ancient Music”), a highly-talented travelling troop of Middle-&-High-School-age reenactors, dressed in period costume, sing-&-dance to authentic Renaissance & Baroque folk or sacred music, while playing the original ancient instruments.
They’re on tour thru Michigan, this entire month.
Summer Carillon Concert Series: U-M Music School
Every Mon., except July 6. Family-friendly concerts by guest musicians. Tonight: Missouri State University carillon professor Jeremy Chesman, a U-M alum. 7 p.m., Lurie Tower, 1230 Murfin. Free. [email protected].
Vaughan Williams’ Dona nobis pacem: UMS Choral Union Summer Sings
All singers welcome to join U-M conducting professor Matthew Abernathy in a no-audition no-performance sing-through of British composer Williams’ hopeful choral plea for peace, written in 1936 as the dark cloud of fascism moved ominously over Europe. No auditions required; music provided (or bring your own, if you have it). Sung in English. Refreshments. Spectators welcome. Registration at 6:30 p.m. 7–9:30 p.m., U-M Walgreen Center Stamps Auditorium, 1226 Murfin. $5 sheet music fee at the door only. Spectators free. (734) 763–8997, events.umich.edu/event/148088.
Tartan and Thistle Scottish Country Dancers
Every Mon. Learn to dance jigs, reels, and strathspeys. All dances taught. Usually with live music by Susie Lorand, Josh Burdick, and friends. 7:30–9:30 p.m., Pittsfield Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. $10 suggested donation (first-timers free). (734) 474–7299, (734) 274–0773.
Scandinavian Music Jam
July 13 & 27. Bruce Sagan leads an acoustic jam session devoted to traditional music from Sweden and Norway. All instruments welcome, no experience necessary. 7:30–9:30 p.m., in person or virtual TBA. For location, email [email protected]. Free.
Comedy Show: The Blind Pig
Every Mon., except July 20. Performances from up to 15 aspiring stand-up comics from around the state. Local comics emcee. Age 21 & up only. Free candy. 8–9:30 p.m., 208 S. First St. Free. (734) 996–8555.