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July 31, 2025
“Nothing But a Winner”: Fathom Entertainment
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Fathom Entertainment. (734) 973–8424 (Ann Arbor 20), (734) 316–5500 (Emagine). Tickets $12.50 (except as noted) in advance at fathomentertainment.com/events and at the door. Ann Arbor 20 (4100 Carpenter, Ypsilanti) & Emagine (1335 E. Michigan Ave., Saline), various times.
July 31: “Nothing But a Winner” (Jimmy Jenkins, 2025). Documentary about the University of Alabama football team. Showtimes TBA; see website.
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U-M Museum of Natural History Planetarium & Dome Theater
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Every Tues.–Sun. (except July 4). Three different audiovisual planetarium shows suitable for all ages, including the debut of T.REX (2 p.m.), which explores the iconic dinosaur in scientific and cinematic history and contains scenes of dinosaur violence. Also, Sea Monsters (noon) follows a curious dolichorhynchops (an extinct species of marine reptile) as she travels through the most dangerous oceans in history. The Sky Tonight (1 & 3 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. Noon, 1, 2, & 3 p.m., U-M MNH, 1105 North University. $8 at the gift shop. Limited capacity. (734) 764–0480, ummnh.org.
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“Cavanaugh Lake Ride”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
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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. 9 a.m. sharp, meet at Cavanaugh Lake County Park, 33 Cavanaugh Lake Rd., Chelsea. Free. [email protected], (734) 649-9762.
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Computer Help: Pittsfield Township Community Center
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Senior Activities: Pittsfield Township Community Center. 701 W. Ellsworth. Free (except as noted). Preregistration required for all events at (734) 822–2120 or recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov.
Computer Help (Thurs. 9–11:45 a.m.). With Jack Spence.
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Artist’s Open Studio: Ann Arbor Senior Center
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Activities: Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin, a2gov.org/senior. Weekly activities. Preregistration required for some events by emailing [email protected], [email protected], or calling (734) 794–6250.
Artist’s Open Studio (Thurs. 9:30–11 a.m.). $2; members, free.
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Flower Arrangers: Pittsfield Township Community Center
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Senior Activities: Pittsfield Township Community Center. 701 W. Ellsworth. Free (except as noted). Preregistration required for all events at (734) 822–2120 or recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov.
Flower Arrangers (Thurs. 9:30–11 a.m.). $20 first and $10 subsequent sessions.
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“Crafty Chaos”: Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
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Every Thurs. (10 a.m.–noon): “Crafty Chaos”: Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum. Kids of all ages invited to make various crafts. AAHOM, 220 E. Ann. $16 museum admission (babies under 2, free). discoverscienceandnature.org/aahom, (734) 995–9439.
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Open Chinese Mah-jongg
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U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program, 2401 Plymouth Rd. Weekly activities. Free (except as noted). Preregistration required for some events. For Zoom links see calendar at tinyurl.com/turner-snr-calendar. (734) 998–9353, michmed.org/tswp, [email protected].
Open Chinese Mah-jongg (Thurs. 10 a.m.–noon).
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“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
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Every Tues.–Sun. (except July 4). All age 6 & up invited into the museum’s Nature Lab and Micro Worlds Lab to use scientific tools and museum specimens to answer questions and solve problems. 11 a.m.–3 p.m., U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478.
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“Sonic Lunch”: Bank of Ann Arbor
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See 3 Thursday. Today: Phillip Phillips, Georgia-born singer-songwriter and winner of the eleventh season of American Idol, best known for his warm, melodic pop-folk hits “Home” and “Gone, Gone, Gone.” Opener: Ben Goldsmith, eclectic young Long Island singer-songwriter with a soaring blues-inflected voice, named as one of The Hollywood Reporter’s “Emerging Artists 18 and Under.” 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., Liberty Plaza, E. Liberty at S. Division. Free. soniclunch.com, (734) 662–1600.
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ACBL-Sanctioned Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center
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Activities: Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin, a2gov.org/senior. Weekly activities. Preregistration required for some events by emailing [email protected], [email protected], or calling (734) 794–6250.
ACBL-Sanctioned Bridge (Thurs. noon–3:30 p.m.). $9; members, $8.
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John and Susanne Stephenson Sculpture Garden: Stephenson Ceramic Studio
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The Sculpture Garden, Studio and Gallery featuring 2 guest artists; Katie Shulman and Dennis Nahabetian, welcomes visitors of all ages. Katie’s gestural, woven fiber installations and Dennis’s meticulously crafted metal sculptures have taken over the gallery. Over 50 sculptures are curated into the landscape for the summer months. Explore 60 years worth of innovative and cutting edge ceramics and sculpture. Open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 12-4 through October 25th. Group Tours available thru our website.
4380 Waters Road, Ann Arbor. Free. [email protected] www.stephensonceramicstudio.com 7343951540.
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“Wild Summer Bees”: Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission
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July 10, 24, & 31. WCPARC naturalist Shawn Severance leads 3 early afternoon walks, each through a different prairie in the county to learn about wild pollinators. 1–3 p.m., Independence Lake County Park (July 10), 3200 Jennings, Whitmore Lake; Rolling Hills County Park (July 24), 7660 Stony Creek Rd.; & Leonard Preserve (July 31), 375 N. Union St., Manchester. Free. Preregistration required at tinyurl.com/wcparc-july2025, registration #841009. Space limited. Email questions to [email protected].
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Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor City Club
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Every Tues., Thurs., & Fri. All invited to play ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge (Tues. & Fri.) and a 499er game (Thurs.) for players with no more than 499 ACBL master points. 1–4 p.m. or so (arrive by 12:45 p.m.), City Club, 1830 Washtenaw. $8 per person. If you plan to come without a partner, email [email protected] beforehand.
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“The Mad Hatter's Totally Pretend Tea Party!”: AADL Downtown
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July 31 (2–3:30 p.m.): “The Mad Hatter's Totally Pretend Tea Party!”: AADL Downtown. Kids grades preK–5 invited to enjoy pretend tea served in empty cups, alongside an assortment of playtime confections. Also, a chance to make Alice in Wonderland–themed crafts, play croquet, and meet favorite characters from the book.
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"Wise Guys: Conversations for Men": U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
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U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program, 2401 Plymouth Rd. Weekly activities. Free (except as noted). Preregistration required for some events. For Zoom links see calendar at tinyurl.com/turner-snr-calendar. (734) 998–9353, michmed.org/tswp, [email protected].
Wise Guys: Conversations for Men (Thurs. 2–3:30 p.m. via Zoom).
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Men's Group: Pittsfield Township Community Center
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Senior Activities: Pittsfield Township Community Center. 701 W. Ellsworth. Free (except as noted). Preregistration required for all events at (734) 822–2120 or recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov.
Men’s Group (Thurs. 2–4 p.m.). Discussion group.
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“Bert and Trixie Visit the Vet”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
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Every Wed.–Sun., June 20–Aug. 31. Rhiannon Ragland directs the premiere of Michigan actor-playwright Matt Letscher’s comedy about 4 pets in a veterinarian’s waiting room who plan an escape when they begin to suspect one of them is in danger. Adult language and subject matter. 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), 3 p.m. (Sat., Wed., & Thurs.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.). Purple Rose Theatre, 137 Park St., Chelsea. Tickets $45.15 in advance at purplerosetheatre.org and (734) 433–7673, and (if available) at the door. Discounts available.
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Social Security 90th Anniversary Happy Hour: AARP Ann Arbor
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Hosted by AARP Ann Arbor, a fun way to recognize and celebrate this meaningful milestone that supports seniors in maintaining good health. Mingle with friends and new acquaintances to solve trivia questions that will test your knowledge about this important program.
LOCATION: HOMES Campus - Beer Garden. Everyone is welcome, member or not.
Register here:
https://local.aarp.org/aarp-event/social-security-90th-anniversary-happy-hour-lrnm6h27sn8.htm -- or via link on attachment
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“Hills of Ann Arbor”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
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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 back parking lot no. 6A (near the pond), 4800 E. Huron River Drive. New riders text Tom Chettleburgh at (734) 552–1025. Free.
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“Let’s Be Friends: Board Games”: Ann Arbor District Library
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All invited to meet with others interested in board games. 6–7 p.m., AADL Pittsfield, 2359 Oak Valley. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“Thursday Evening Dirt”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
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Every Thurs. Moderate-paced ride, 25 to 35 miles, along the less-traveled unpaved roads around Chelsea. Bring a chair, beverage, or snack for a postride tailgate. See aabts.org for weather cancellations or delays. 6 p.m. sharp, meet at Aberdeen Bike and Outdoors, 1101 Main, Chelsea. Email [email protected] for each week’s route. Free. (313) 980-5277.
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Bad Decisions Track Club
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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.
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Drop-In Knitting: Spun
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Every Sun.–Thurs. (different times). All invited to work on their knitting, crochet, weaving, and embroidery projects. 6–8 p.m. (Mon.–Thurs.) & 1–3 p.m. (Sun.), Spun, 401 N. Fourth Ave. Free. (734) 780–7867.
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Golden Girls Trivia: Ann Arbor District Library
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All invited to answer trivia questions about this popular 80s sitcom. Prizes. 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, 4th fl. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company (AARC)
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Every Tues., Thurs., Sat., & Mon. (different AARC locations). Runners of all abilities invited to join an interval-based training run (Tues.), a 5K mapped route (Mon. & Thurs.), or a beginner or advanced group run (Sat.). 6 p.m. (Tues.) & 7 a.m. (Sat.), AARC Downtown, 209 S. Ashley; 6 p.m. (Thurs.), AARC Colonnade, 901 W. Eisenhower; & 6 p.m. (Mon.), Corner Brewery, 720 Norris, Ypsilanti. Free. annarborrunningcompany.com.
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“Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights”: Chelsea Area Festivals & Events
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See 3 Thursday. Tonight: vintage rock by Billie Mack & the Juke Joint Jonnies, the Elvis tribute band The Devil Elvis Show, an ensemble led by veteran local blues and blues-rock singer-guitarist Al Jacquez, the local teen rock band Wicked Cricket, and Seventh, a Chelsea metal quintet that describes its music as a “fresh & fiery mixture of post-grunge with metal shards of deathcore.” 6:30–8:30 p.m.
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“Legally Blonde The Musical”: Horizon Performing Arts
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July 31–Aug. 3. Brynn Arnall and Melissa Stewart direct local actors in Nell Benjamin & Laurence O’Keefe’s 2007 musical based on the 2001 movie about a bubbly blonde sorority girl who enrolls in Harvard Law School to win back her ex-boyfriend. She defies expectations by using her legal knowledge and intelligence to help others. 7 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) and 1 p.m. (Sun.), Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre, 911 N. University Ave. Tickets: $22 ($20, students and seniors) at horizonpa.yapsody.com and at the door.
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“Night of the Hunter”: Michigan Theater
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Michigan Theater. Film screenings every day. Tickets $10.50 unless otherwise noted (children under 12, students, seniors age 65 & older, & U.S. veterans, $8.50; Marquee Arts members, $8) in advance online (recommended) & at the door. For updated schedule, see marquee-arts.org/calendar.
July 31 & Aug. 3: “Night of the Hunter” (Charles Laughton, 1955). Noir thriller, with a James Agee screenplay adapted from Davis Grubb’s novel, about a serial killer posing as a preacher who seduces a widow and terrorizes her 2 children. Considered one of the best films ever made. Robert Mitchum, Shelley Winters. 7 p.m. (Thurs.) & 1:30 p.m. (Sun.).
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“Rattlesnakes & You”: Hudson Mills Metropark
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Talk by MSU conservation scientist Yu Man Lee. Refreshments. Age 13 & up. 7–8 p.m., Activity Center, Hudson Mills Metropark, 8801 North Territorial, Dexter. Free; preregistration required by 4 p.m. on July 30 at tinyurl.com/hudsonmills-7-2025. Metroparks pass or $10 vehicle entrance fee required. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. (734) 426–8211.
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“Salty Summer Sounds Live Music Series”: Saline Main Street
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See 3 Thursday. Tonight: The Detroit Social Club, an R&B, Motown, and blues band fronted by vocalists Darnell “Doc” Gardner and Joanne Newman. 7–9 p.m.
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A2 Summer Streets Music Series: Main Street Area Association
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Every Thurs.–Sat., June 5–Aug. 31. Local musicians perform at several locations along Main Street downtown. Rain cancels. 7–9 p.m., S. Main between E. Washington and W. William. For the complete lineup, go to mainstreetannarbor.org/a2-summer-streets. Free.
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Anne & Gilbert The Musical: Father Gabriel Richard High School
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FGR Dramalums proudly present Anne & Gilbert: The Musical. Anne & Gilbert is a musical based on the novels Anne of Avonlea and Anne of the Island (the sequels to Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery). Since it’s launch in 2005, Anne & Gilbert has become the most successful and critically acclaimed new musical in Canada.
Join us Thursday, July 31st - Saturday, August 2nd at 7:00 pm and Sunday, August 3rd at 2:00 pm. All performances will be held at Milan High School Auditorium, 200 Big Red Dr., Milan. Tickets available at fgrhs.org.
200 Big Red Dr. ,Milan. Buy tickets online at www.fgrhs.org $15/adults $7/children $40/family. [email protected] fgrhs.org 7346624719.Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
Live Trivia: Bløm Meadworks
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Every Thurs. (except July 3). Bløm staffers lead 2 rounds of trivia. Teams or single players welcome. Prizes. 7 & 8 p.m., Bløm, 100 S. Fourth Ave. Free, but purchase of food & drink encouraged. (734) 548–9729.
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Pub Quiz: Conor O’Neill’s Irish Pub
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Every Thurs. Popular weekly trivia fest. Come with a team of up to 6 people. Prizes. 7:30 p.m. or so, Conor O’Neill’s, 318 S. Main. $5 team fee that goes to the winning team. (734) 665–2968.
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“Say What?” Comedy Open Mic: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
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Every Thurs. Stand-up comedy open mic emceed by local comics Ned Rice and Jeff Teed. All age 18 & up welcome to come listen, or sign up for 6-minute sets starting at 7:30 p.m. 8–10 p.m., HSBT, 2350 W. Liberty. Free, but preregistration advised at heardotsay.com/events. [email protected].
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Live Trivia: Bløm Meadworks
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Every Thurs. (except July 3). Bløm staffers lead 2 rounds of trivia. Teams or single players welcome. Prizes. 7 & 8 p.m., Bløm, 100 S. Fourth Ave. Free, but purchase of food & drink encouraged. (734) 548–9729.
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