Local indie pop-rock band of former U-M students that used to play under the name The Goopies. They just completed a tour of midwest clubs in support of their debut album Plum Something. Opener: NYC indie pop-rock bands GuyScrapers and Badger Hunt.

With DJ Manan and other DJs TBA.

Four world-class mandolinists—Don Stiernberg, Carlo Aonzo, Brian Oberlin, & Don Julin—share the stage for a revue of music in a range of styles from classical and jazz to swing and bluegrass. With guitarist Andy Henley and bassist Tom Knific. $29.

Ensemble led by saxophonist Lee, whose expressive brand of jazz draws on Japanese folk music, Western classical music, and punk.

A wide range of jazz and jazzed-up popular music, from the 1920s to the present, by this all-star local quintet. With trumpeter Ross Huff, pianist Giancarlo Aversa, bassist Brennan Andes, violinist Jordan Adema, and drummer Wes Fritzemeier.

All musicians invited. Hosted by singer-guitarist Brian Brickley.

Local singer-guitarist duo.

Jackson-area band, led by big-voiced soul singer Stacey Murray, that plays originals along with covers from a variety of genres.

Self-styled postpunk “Bohemian goth” Detroit band led by singer-songwriter Keith Christmas. Openers: the Detroit-area shoegaze band Birds from Dinosaurs and the Ypsi psychedelic blues-rock trio TV Blackout.

Every Thurs. Moderate-paced ride, 20 to 30 miles, along the less-traveled roads west and north of Chelsea. See aabts.org for weather cancellations or delays. 8 a.m. sharp, meet at Cavanaugh Lake County Park, 33 Cavanaugh Lake Rd., Chelsea. Free. (734) 717–9583.  

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.

July 7, 23, & 24. All invited to tour the historical cabin and learn about the Parker family’s daily life in the 19th century. Activities for all ages. 4–7 p.m. (Tues. & Fri.) and 10 a.m.–1 p.m. (Thurs.), Parker Mill County Park, 4650 Geddes. Free. tinyurl.com/wcparc-summer2026.

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.  

See 2 Thursday. Today: Devon Gilfillian, young Nashville-based soul singer whose smooth, gospel-tinged falsetto evokes Al Green or Marvin Gaye with a contemporary hip-hop sensibility and phrasing. Opener: Detroit singer-songwriter Al Bettis, whose music blends jazzy acoustic guitar with thoughtful, complex R&B lyrics. 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., Liberty Plaza, E. Liberty at S. Division. Free. soniclunch.com.

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 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. 

Every Thurs., Fri., & Tues. All invited to play ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge (Fri. & Tues.) and a 499er game (Thurs.) for players with no more than 499 ACBL master points. 1–4 p.m. (arrive by 12:45 p.m.), 1830 Washtenaw Ave. $9 per person. If you plan to come without a partner, email [email protected].

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.

Every Thurs.–Sun., June 4–Sept. 28. Local musicians TBA perform at several locations along Main St. downtown. Also, storytime, fitness classes, and interactive art activities. Rain cancels. 4 p.m. Thurs.–Sun., S. Main between E. Washington & W. William. For the complete lineup, go to mainstreetannarbor.org/a2-summer-streets. Free.

Free ice cream, pie, and cake on the lawn, with lawn games for kids. Also, mac & cheese, hot dogs, chips, and beverages for sale. 4:30–7:30 p.m., St. Mary Parish Center, 108 Madison, Manchester. Free. stmarymanchester.org. 

All invited to use analog tools to create a 2-color design for a 2026 calendar and print it with the lab’s Risograph duplicator, a digital screen printer similar to a photocopier. 5–7 p.m., AADL Downtown, Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.

Every Thurs. Old car cruise, kids activities, and free ice cream. Artwork, crafts, & antiques for sale. 5:30–8:30 p.m., E. Cross between Rice and N. River St., Ypsi. Free. [email protected], facebook.com/depot-town-cruise-nights. 

Every Thurs. Runners of all abilities invited to join this eclectic group of runners ranging from people training for their first 5K to ultramarathoners. Sessions are typically interval-based track workouts, followed by socializing at a nearby brewery. 6 p.m., Ferry Field, State at Hoover. May meet elsewhere if the weather is bad. Free. See walline.wixsite.com/bdtc to sign up for email updates on each week’s workout.  

Every Thurs. Fast-paced 30-mile ride focused on climbing the hills north and east of Ann Arbor. See aabts.org for weather cancellations or delays. 6 p.m. sharp, meet at Washtenaw Community College parking lot no. 6A (near the pond), 4800 E. Huron River Dr. New riders text Tom Chettleburgh at (734) 552–1025. Free.  

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.

Author J.J. Kochmanski discusses his latest fantasy/sci-fi novel about two nonplayer characters in a video game who break free from their programming. 6 p.m., 109 E. Michigan Ave., Saline. Admission: purchase of a $5 gift card or the cost of the book. fineprintbookshop.com. 

All invited to join a discussion of San Francisco–based writer and advocate Esmé Weijun Wang’s 2019 collection of essays that explores her experience with schizoaffective disorder. Presented in partnership with the National Alliance on Mental Illness Washtenaw County. 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, 4th fl. Free. (734) 327–4200.

Every Thurs. All invited to drop in with broken electronics, furniture, toys, or any other item they’d like to try to repair or repurpose with the help and guidance of AHA members. Repairs not guaranteed. 6–8 p.m., basement of 255 E. Liberty, ste. 225. Free; donations welcome. [email protected], meetup.com/allhandsactive/events.

See 2 Thursday. Tonight: contemporary country by CoalTrain (Palmer Commons), the Johnny Cash tribute band Cash is King (E. Middle), folk-rock singer-guitarist Bret Maynard (Collins off Main), the Chelsea bluegrass and country-folk quartet Kedron (Clocktower Gazebo), and swamp rock by the Detroit band Ladyship Warship (Rumpus Room). 6:30–8:30 p.m.

Every Thurs. Bløm staffers lead 2 rounds of trivia. Teams or single players welcome. Prizes. 7 & 8 p.m., 100 S. Fourth Ave. Free, but purchase of food & drink encouraged. (734) 548–9729, drinkblom.com/events. 

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 23: “History of the World, Part I” (Mel Brooks, 1981). Brooks stars as Moses, King Louis XVI, and other world figures in this broad comedic parody of various epic film genres. With Sid Caesar, Dom DeLuise, Madeline Kahn, Harvey Korman, Cloris Leachman, and others in Brooks’s company of players. 7 p.m.

See 2 Thursday. Tonight: Beatles tribute band Dig A Phony. 7–9 p.m.

July 9, 23, & 30. Performances by up to 12 aspiring and established area stand-up comics. 7:15 p.m. (doors at 6:30 p.m.), 212 S. Fourth Ave. $5 in advance at aacomedy.com & $6 at the door. (734) 996–9080.

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.

July 23–26. Performances of new theater pieces by area playwrights. Tonight: A Shop in the Darkness, Jacquelyn Priskorn’s dark comedy about a young girl who stumbles into the shopping district of a dark dimension. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs–Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun.), 3000 Packard, ste. B (entrance on Platt behind Little Caesars). Tickets $15 in advance at forgetheatercollaborative.com & at the door. (734) 219–9434.

Associate Conductor Pam Klena leads this 80-member ensemble in a patriotic program that celebrates the stars of the American flag through music that honors the country’s history and the people who helped shape it. 7:30 p.m., WCC Morris Lawrence Bldg. atrium, 4800 E. Huron River Dr. Free, donations accepted. wccband.org.

Every Thurs. Bløm staffers lead 2 rounds of trivia. Teams or single players welcome. Prizes. 7 & 8 p.m., 100 S. Fourth Ave. Free, but purchase of food & drink encouraged. (734) 548–9729, drinkblom.com/events.