This all-female Colombian salsa sextet performs joyful, high-energy Afro-Latin music on vibraphone, percussion, bass, piano, and vocals. Their lyrics place a strong emphasis on gender empowerment in the music industry—particularly within Colombia’s Latin Music scene. $29.

Detroit-area emo-punk band that incorporates elements of rap-rock and goth-pop. Openers: the local country-folk singer-songwriter Jadyn Savage, Wax Canvas, and the Saginaw-area rock cover band Riptide. $14.

Broadway showtunes and jazz standards by this rising star on the NYC cabaret scene. He’s the youngest ever resident performer at the famed Carlyle Hotel, where BroadwayWorld hailed him as “the heir apparent to evenings with Bobby Short.” Dinner show: 6 p.m. $95.

Local quartet whose music ranges from Irish

pub rock to rockabilly, bluegrass, and roots-

rock originals.

Local quintet led by vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Gray Motsinger that plays an eclectic brand of outlaw country with punk, funk, and rock influences.

Lansing duo that specializes in classic country covers.

Young jazz ensemble, led by tenor saxophonist Sharp, that plays funky original compositions along with classics from the hard-bop and post-bop catalog.

All acoustic musicians invited for an open mic followed by an hour of jamming. Participants welcome to bring chord-and-lyric sheets of any well-known song for the jam.

Local 10-piece big band led by tubaist Chris Smith that specializes in the old-time big band music of the late 1920s and early 1930s associated with Jelly Roll Morton and King Oliver.

A set by a house band led by local jazz trumpeter Ingrid Racine. Followed by an open mic for vocalists, instrumentalists (including electronic), MCs, & poets.

Every Wed., Sun., & Tues. Runners of all abilities invited to join a run of 3–5 miles along varying routes from different locations. Rain or shine. Fleet Feet (7 p.m. Wed.), 123 E. Liberty, (734) 769–5016. Dozer Coffee (8 a.m. Sun. & 7 a.m. Tues.), 112 Jackson Plz., (734) 929–9022. Free. fleetfeetsemichigan.com.

July 19–24. Six days of farm animal shows and auctions, plus crafts, exhibits, all-day equestrian competitions, and assorted contests from animal decorating to a goat milk-out. Highlights include the popular “Llama Leaping Contest” (July 22, 2 p.m.), the livestock auction (July 23, 4:30 p.m.), an archery contest (July 24, 1 p.m.), the “Animal Decorator Contest” (July 24, 1:30 p.m.), and the “Ag Olympics” (July 24, 2:30 p.m.) in which 4-H youth engage in Olympic-style competitions involving water, mud, and agricultural products. For complete daily schedule, see bit.ly/4hwashtenaw2026. 8 a.m.–evening, Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. Free. (734) 222–3877.

All invited to the 75th anniversary celebration of this international Hindu organization, with lectures, chanting, hands-on activities, a Bhagavad Gita festival, a parade of local organizations and temples, and performances TBA. Includes live music by Grammy-winning vocalist and composer Chandrika Tandon. 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m., EMU George Gervin GameAbove Center, 799 N. Hewitt, Ypsi. Free admission; preregistration requested at tinyurl.com/cmaa-2026. chinmaya-aa.org.

Popular fair with more than 50 dealers selling rare and collectible used records and CDs, as well as hard-to-find new releases. Food and beverages for sale. Patrons may bring in a few records to sell. 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Weber’s Boutique Hotel, 3050 Jackson Ave. $4 (kids age 10 & under, free); $15 early bird admission starting at 8 a.m. To reserve a dealer table, contact Rod at (734) 604–2540 or [email protected]. facebook.com/annarborrecordshow.

Every Sun. Dancers of all ages and abilities invited for free-form dancing to a variety of recorded music, from EDM to classical and ambient to world music. Wear loose clothes; barefoot or stocking feet. 10:45 a.m.–1 p.m. A2 Yoga, 2030 Commerce. $20 (age 11 and under, free) cash or Venmo (@andjru) at the door only. tinyurl.com/ecstatic-dance-a2. 

Film screenings every day. Tickets $11.75 unless otherwise noted (children under 12, students, seniors age 65 & older, & U.S. veterans, $9.75; Marquee Arts members, $8) in advance online (recommended) & at the door. For updated schedule, see marquee-arts.org/calendar. 

July 19: “The Great Muppet Caper” (Jim Henson, 1981). Live-action musical comedy about the efforts of Kermit and other Muppets to solve a London jewel heist and clear Miss Piggy’s name. FREE with reservation at marquee-arts.org/calendar. 11 a.m.

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 snake brains available to examine, but no live snakes. 11 a.m.–3 p.m., 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478, ummnh.org.  

Every Sun. Juried market of local handmade arts and crafts, now in its 35th year. 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Kerrytown Farmers Market pavilion. Free admission. (734) 913–9622. 

Every Sun. All invited to a relaxed pickup game of this spirited team sport played with a flying disc. Note: Overly competitive players are politely asked to leave. 11:15 a.m., Fuller Park, just west of the pool & parking lot (or occasionally across the street). Free. (734) 846–9418, [email protected]. 

All invited to try this interactive, free-form dance style that involves a rolling point of contact between two or more people through which dancers give and share weight. No partner required; beginners welcome. Preceded at 10:30 a.m. by a lesson. 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m., Gretchen’s House, 2340 Oak Valley Dr. $15 ($25 includes lesson). Preregistration required at tinyurl.com/a2-contact-imp-su2026. caragraninger@gmail.

Every Tues.–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. 

Every Sat. & Sun. A chance to view LSNC birds of prey and its Critter House animals, which include frogs, turtles, snakes, and other species native to Michigan. Noon–3 p.m., 1831 Traver. $5 suggested donation. (734) 997–1553, lesliesnc.org.  

Fri. July 3 & 17 and every Sat. & Sun. During the Friday Adult Open Hours (age 18+ only), conservancy staffers present and give insights into some local animals, including a woodchuck, skunk, and a common snapping turtle at 7:30 p.m. On Sat. and Sun., conservancy staffers present the first three animals at 1 & 4 p.m., and an animal keeper shows an opossum 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.

See 17 Friday. Today only: a chicken broil. Also, children’s games, an arts & crafts show, and food and beverages for sale. Live music by the polka band Kielbasa Kings (12:30–2:30 p.m.) and early jazz classics from Bessie Smith to Louis Armstrong by the Easy Street Jazz Band (3–5 p.m.). Noon–5 p.m.

Every Sun. All invited to play one of a wide variety of board games in a casual, friendly atmosphere. Instruction provided. Also, on July 5, game playtesting with Michigame Design Lab (2 p.m.), during which players are invited to try out new board and card games from local designers Bruce Bielawa & Joe Hopkins and provide feedback. Noon–6 p.m., 2459 W. Stadium. Free. sylvanfactory.com.

Every Sat. & Sun., except July 5. Hands-on 20-minute family-oriented demo for kids age 5 & up that uses museum specimens to explore paleontology and what can be learned from giant bones and fossils. 12:30 & 2:30 p.m., 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478, ummnh.org.

Local drummer & drum teacher Lori Fithian leads a drum circle. Hand drums and percussion toys provided. Kids welcome. 1–2 p.m., AADL Downtown, lower level program rm. Free. (734) 327–4200.

All invited to tour the house and farm, as well as to join docents and board members in inventorying & cataloging items and cleaning the museum. 1–3 p.m., 2718 Packard. Free. cobblestonefarm.org.

July 19 & 29. A chance for adults and kids to engage in hands-on interactive science activities and see project demos by high school scholars from the U-M Aspirnaut internship research program, the U-M Kamcev Research Lab (July 19), and the U-M Dept. of Chemistry D-RISE program (July 29). 1–3 p.m., Biological Sciences Bldg. West Atrium, 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0480, ummnh.org.  

See 17 Friday. Today: dancing ($25) in and out of the river to recorded music spun by DJs and to swing, jazz, and 20th-century popular music by the local band the River Skippers, led by guitarist Brian Delaney. Bring a towel, water shoes, and swim attire. 1–4 p.m., Island Park, 1420 Island Dr. Rain location: Concourse Hall, 4531 Concourse.

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Every Sun., except July 5. Thirty-minute tour that uses the museum’s specimens to tell the story of prehistoric whales and dolphins, who had 4 limbs and walked on land. 1:30 p.m., 1105 North University. Free. Limited capacity. Sign up at the welcome desk. (734) 764–0478.  

Film screenings every day. Tickets $11.75 unless otherwise noted (children under 12, students, seniors age 65 & older, & U.S. veterans, $9.75; Marquee Arts members, $8) in advance online (recommended) & at the door. For updated schedule, see marquee-arts.org/calendar. 

July 19: “Cool Hand Luke” (Stuart Rosenberg, 1967). In a star-making performance, Paul Newman plays a petty criminal whose brazen resistance to the sadistic warden of a Florida prison makes him a rebel hero to his fellow convicts. 1:30 p.m.

Every Wed.–Sun., June 25–Aug. 30. Kate Thomsen directs longtime Purple Rose resident playwright Carey Crim’s comedy-drama about a group of old friends gathered to celebrate their friend Emma’s fourth wedding. Together, they revisit their memories of each of her previous three weddings to “the one.” Adult language and subject matter. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.), 3 p.m. (Thurs., Sat., & Wed.), 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.). 137 Park St., Chelsea. Tickets $31.50–$52.50 in advance at purplerosetheatre.org, (734) 433–7673, & (if available) at the door. Discounts available.

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.

Every Sun. Docent-led tours exploring “Highlights of the Kelsey” (July 5 & 12), “Ancient Medicine” (July 19), and “At Leisure: Life Beyond Work in the Ancient World” (July 26). 2–3 p.m., 434 S. State. Free. (734) 764–9304.

Every Fri.–Sun., July 17–Aug. 9. Shelby R. Seeley directs Gracie Gardner’s play about two competitive teenage girl fencers training for the Junior Olympics. As they spar and navigate a tricky new friendship, each grows in both athletic ability and self-confidence. The New York Times called it “hugely appealing and stealthily moving.” 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), 3 p.m. (Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.), 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.

All invited to play a fun-filled round of bingo hosted by local drag queen Jadein Black. Prizes. 2–3 p.m., AADL Downtown, 4th fl. Free. (734) 327–4200.

Adults and kids age 5 & up invited to answer trivia questions about this immensely popular 2025 animated movie. Prizes. 2–3 p.m., AADL Westgate. Free. (734) 327–4200.

This celebration of America’s 250th birthday includes live Americana music by local musicians Al Smiley and Betsy Beckerman, an exhibit of reproductions of the country’s founding documents, and docent-led tours of this 1850s-era restored farmstead. Also, an exhibit of art by local artists in the farmhouse on the theme, “Celebrate Color.” Free frozen treats while supplies last. 2–5 p.m., Sutherland-Wilson Farm, 797 W. Textile. Free. [email protected]. pittsfieldhistory.org

Dancing to live music by this New England composer-fiddler who’s written more than 600 waltzes and other dance tunes. With local musicians Susie Lorand and Josh Burdick. The program includes waltz instruction. Beginners welcome. 2–5 p.m., Pittsfield Union Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. Pay what you can ($10 suggested). (734) 709–8748.

All invited to try out new board and card games from local designers and provide feedback. 2–6 p.m., 100 S. Fourth Ave. Free, but purchase of food & drink encouraged. (734) 548–9729, drinkblom.com/events.

Every Sat. & Sun., except July 5. Hands-on 20-minute family-oriented demo for kids age 5 & up that uses museum specimens to explore paleontology and what can be learned from giant bones and fossils. 12:30 & 2:30 p.m., 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478, ummnh.org.

July 5 & 19. Dancing to recorded music. No partner needed; beginners welcome. The program begins at 2 p.m. with a lesson, followed by open dancing. 3–5 p.m., Concourse Hall, 4531 Concourse. $10 suggested donation. [email protected], aactmad.org/international-folk.

Detroit-based textile artist Meghan Navoy demonstrates how to draw a pattern on a cotton bandana using a clay-resist technique, and then dip the piece into a natural dye bath to reveal the pattern. Followed by a chance to dye a bandana to take home. 3–5 p.m., AADL Downtown, Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.

July 17–19. One of the nation’s largest “warbird” events, this giant drive-up show of WWII-era and later vintage fighter aircraft includes everything from a squadron of P-51s to the immense C-17 Globemaster III. The program includes performances by the U.S. Air Force F-16 Viper Demo Team and the British Royal Air Force Red Arrows. Also, a chance to meet warbird pilots, a kidzone, and Huey helicopter rides ($125/person). 3–10 p.m. (flights begin at 6:30 p.m.), Willow Run Airport (off I-94), Ypsi. Tickets $75 & up (parking $35 per vehicle); kids 5 & under, free; tailgate parking $225 per vehicle (includes admission for all occupants) in advance at miflightmuseum.org & (if available) at the gate. (734) 483–4030.

An introduction to sustainable and organic methods of dealing with pests (including weeds) in the garden. 4–6 p.m., 1850 Baker, Dexter. Free. Preregistration required at manyhandslc.org/upcoming-events.

Every Sun. Players of all skill levels invited to play this challenging strategy board game. Game materials provided. 5:45 p.m. until whenever, Bill’s Beer Garden, 218 S. Ashley, or the Heidelberg, 215 N. Main (in case of rain). Free. For more info, email Drew at [email protected] or check tinyurl.com/a2goclub. 

July 12 & 19. A fully unscripted one-act theatrical show about the appearance of a new cryptid that shakes up a small town. 6–7 p.m., 2350 W. Liberty. $15 in advance at heardotsay.com/events & $18 (if available) at the door.

Every Sun., except July 12. All invited to try this boisterous, jingly English ceremonial dance thought to be descended from the 15th-century Spanish morisca. Wear athletic shoes. 6–8 p.m., email [email protected] for location. Free.

Every Sun. All invited to join or listen to an instrumental jam session. 7–9 p.m., 318 S. Main. Free. (734) 665–2968.

Every Sun. Ballroom dancing to recorded music, including foxtrots, waltzes, cha-chas, rumbas, tangos, swing, and more. No partner necessary. Preceded at 6 p.m. by beginning lessons and practice. 7–9 p.m., Michigan Union Ballroom. $5 ($10 includes lessons). (734) 763–6984.