Events for July 27, 2026
Focus: Jazz.
Jazz favorites by the trio of pianist Jeff Fessler, bassist Will van Campen, and saxophonist Jeff Kopmanis.
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.
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.
“The ‘Yes, And …’ of Writing: Improvising Creativity Without the Spotlight”: Ann Arbor District Library
Local writer Lillian Li leads adults & teens in a program of creative writing exercises. 6–7 p.m., AADL Downtown, lower level program rm. Free. (734) 327–4200.
“Taiwan Travelogue”: Literati Book Club
All invited to join a discussion of Shuang-zi Yang’s 2024 novel about the love between 2 women in WWII-era Taiwan. 6 p.m., 124 E. Washington. Tickets $5 (can be redeemed for store credit) in advance only at literatibookstore.com. (734) 585–5567.
Open Mic: Dzanc House
All invited to share acoustic music, short stories, or poetry. Sign up on arrival. 6–8 p.m., 402 S. Huron St., Ypsi. Free. dzanchouse.org/all-events.
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].
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].
Summer Carillon Concert Series: U-M Music School
See 13 Monday. Tonight: Boston-based carillonneur Margaret Pan. 7 p.m.
“You Should Be So Lucky”: Booksweet Bookshop Sweet on Romance Book Club
All invited to discuss Cat Sebastian’s 2024 novel about the queer romance between a baseball player and a reporter in the 1960s. 7–8 p.m., Courtyard Shops, 1729 Plymouth Rd. Free. Preregistration requested at shopbooksweet.com.
“The Fifth Element”: 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 26 & 27: “The Fifth Element” (Luc Besson, 1997). Humorous sci-fi adventure set in 23rd-century NYC, where a cab driver and a naive “Supreme Being” must save the world from impending evil. Bruce Willis, Milla Jovovich, Gary Oldman. 4 p.m. (Sun.) & 7 p.m. (Mon.).
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.