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September 1, 2024
U-M Museum of Natural History Planetarium & Dome Theater
Every Fri.–Sun. (except Sept. 6). 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.) is an exploration of the current night sky, with tips on how to find the cardinal directions, constellations, and planets on your own. Tales of the Maya Skies (2 p.m.) immerses viewers in the wonders of Mayan science, examining how Mayan scholars developed a sophisticated understanding of astronomy, architecture, and mathematics that enabled them to predict solstices, solar eclipses, weather patterns, and planetary movements. Noon, 1, 2, & 3 p.m., U-M MNH, 1105 North University. $8 at the door. Limited capacity. lsa.umich.edu/ummnh, (734) 764–0478.
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Ann Arbor Group Runs: Fleet Feet
Every Sun., Tues., & Wed. Runners of all abilities invited to join a run of 3–5 miles along varying routes from different Fleet Feet locations. Rain or shine. 8 a.m. (Sun.) & 7 a.m. (Tues.), Dozer Coffee, 112 Jackson Plaza, and 6 p.m. (Wed.), Fleet Feet, 123 E. Liberty. Free. (734) 929–9022 (Sun. & Tues.) & (734) 769–5016 (Wed.). fleetfeet.com.
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“Elemental Ecstatic Dance”: Our Play Ground
Every Sun. Dancers of all ages and abilities invited for free-form dancing. Flow toys, hula hoops, and other props provided. Wear loose clothes, barefoot or stocking feet. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. A2 Yoga, 2030 Commerce Blvd. $20 (age 13 and under, free) cash or Venmo (@andjru) at the door only. andjru@yahoo.com. bit.ly/ecstatic-dance-a2.
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“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
Every Tues.–Sun. 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. Schedule subject to change. 11 a.m.–3 p.m., U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478.
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2024 Saline Community Fair
Aug. 28–Sept. 1. Old-fashioned community fair featuring agricultural and craft exhibits, carnival rides, and a variety of special events, including a dog of the year contest (winners announced Aug. 30, 5:30 p.m.), a talent show (Aug. 30, 6:30 p.m.), a rodeo (Aug. 30, 7 p.m.), the USA Auto Cross Championship Derby (Sept. 1, 7 p.m.), livestock shows and auctions, tractor and draft horse pulls, a reptile show, a euchre tournament, and more. Live music includes the Saline Fiddlers Philharmonic (Sept. 1, 5 p.m.), and more TBA. For a complete schedule see salinefair.org. 10 a.m.–10 p.m., 11 a.m.–9 p.m. (Sun.), Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. $5 (Wed.) & $10 (Thurs.–Sun.); free admission Mon. (Labor Day). Ride armbands $18–$25. (734) 649–7814.
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Sunday Artisan Market
Every Sun., Apr. 7–Dec. 22. Juried market of local handmade arts and crafts, now in its 33rd year. 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Farmers Market Pavilion, Kerrytown. Free admission. (734) 913–9622.
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H.A.C. Ultimate
Every Sun. All invited to a relaxed pick-up 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. hac-ultimatelist@googlegroups.com, (734) 846–9418.
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U-M Museum of Natural History Discovery Demos
Every Sat. & Sun. Hands-on 20-minute family-oriented demos for age 5 & up. “Out of the Water and Back Again: A Whale’s Tale” (11:30 a.m.) investigates the evolutionary history of whales and what the museum’s fossil whales and other related species reveal. “All About Owls” (2:30 p.m.) uses museum specimens to learn about owls’ unique adaptations. 11:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m., MNH, 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478.
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“Creature Encounters”: The Creature Conservancy
Every Sat. & Sun. Conservancy staffers show off some animals native to Africa, such as a warthog, Dumeril’s boa, and black throated monitor (1 & 4 p.m.). Also, an animal keeper talk about a leopard tortoise (2 & 4 p.m.), and a chance to see the conservancy’s other animals. Featured animals subject to change. Noon–5 p.m., Creature Conservancy, 4950 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. $15 (kids ages 2–12, $13; under age 2, free) cash or credit at the door only (no longer available online). (734) 929–9324. thecreatureconservancy.org.
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“Critter House Open Hours”: Leslie Science & Nature Center
Every 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., LSNC, 1831 Traver. $5 suggested donation. lesliesnc.org, (734) 997–1553.
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Open Board Games: Sylvan Factory
Every Sun. & Thurs. All invited to play one of a wide variety of board games on hand in a casual, friendly atmosphere. Instruction provided. Noon–6 p.m. (Sun.) & noon–4 p.m. (Thurs.), Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium. Free. info@sylvanfactory.com.
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“Walking with Whales Tour”: U-M Museum of Natural History
Every Sun. Thirty-minute tour that uses the museum’s specimens to tell the story of the prehistoric whales and dolphins who had 4 limbs and walked on land. 1 p.m., U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Free. Limited capacity. Sign up at the welcome desk. (734) 764–0478.
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Drop-In Knitting: Spun
Every Sun.–Thurs. (different times). All invited to work on their knitting, crochet, weaving, and embroidery projects. 1–3 p.m. (Sun.) & 6–8 p.m. (Mon.–Thurs.), Spun, 401 N. Fourth Ave. Free. (734) 780–7867.
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U-M Women’s Soccer
Matchvs. Ball State. The U-M also has regular season home games this month against Alabama (Sept. 8, 1 p.m.), Nebraska (Sept. 22, 1 p.m.), Rutgers (Sept. 26, 7 p.m.), and Ohio State (Sept. 29, 1 p.m.), 1 p.m., U-M Soccer Stadium, 2250 S. State. $6 & $8 (groups of 10 or more, $3 each) at mgoblue.com. (734) 764–0247.
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“Casablanca”: Michigan Theater
Michigan Theater. Film screenings every Wed.–Sun. Tickets $10.50 unless otherwise noted (children under 12, students, seniors age 65 & older, & U.S. veterans, $8.50; MTF members, $8) in advance online (recommended) & at the door. For updated schedule, see marquee-arts.org/calendar.
Sept. 1 & 2: “Casablanca” (Michael Curtiz, 1942). Classic drama about a pair of star-crossed lovers in WWII North Africa, where the pull of desire interferes with duty as the Nazis close in. Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman. Students free. 1:30 p.m.
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“Casablanca”: Michigan Theater
Michigan Theater. Film screenings every Wed.–Sun. Tickets $10.50 unless otherwise noted (children under 12, students, seniors age 65 & older, & U.S. veterans, $8.50; MTF members, $8) in advance online (recommended) & at the door. For updated schedule, see marquee-arts.org/calendar.
Aug. 30-Sept. 2: “Casablanca” (Michael Curtiz, 1942). Classic drama about a pair of star-crossed lovers in WWII North Africa, where the pull of desire interferes with duty as the Nazis close in. Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman. Students FREE on Monday. 7 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 1:30 p.m. (Mon. & Tues.).
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“Everything Everywhere All at Once”: State Theatre
State Theatre. Film screenings every Wed.–Sun. Tickets $10.50 unless otherwise noted (children under 12, students, seniors age 65 & older, & U.S. veterans, $8:50; MTF members, $8) in advance online (recommended) & at the door. For updated schedule, see marquee-arts.org/calendar.
Sept. 1 & 2: “Everything Everywhere All at Once” (Daniel Kwan & Daniel Scheinert, 2022). Oscar-winning comic action fantasy about a middle-aged Chinese immigrant on a mission to save the universe by exploring her other lives in alternate realities. Students free. 1:30 p.m.
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“Everything Everywhere All at Once”: State Theatre
State Theatre. Film screenings every Wed.–Sun. Tickets $10.50 unless otherwise noted (children under 12, students, seniors age 65 & older, & U.S. veterans, $8:50; MTF members, $8) in advance online (recommended) & at the door. For updated schedule, see marquee-arts.org/calendar.
Aug. 30–Sept. 2: “Everything Everywhere All at Once” (Daniel Kwan & Daniel Scheinert, 2022). Oscar-winning action comedy fantasy about a middle-aged Chinese immigrant on a mission to save the universe by exploring her other lives in alternate realities. Students FREE on Monday. 7 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 1:30 p.m. (Sun. & Mon.).
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“Daniel Live”: Fathom Events
Fathom Events. (734) 973–8424 (Ann Arbor 20), (734) 316–5500 (Emagine). Tickets $12.50 (except as noted) in advance at fathomevents.com/events and at the door. Ann Arbor 20 (4100 Carpenter) & Emagine (1335 E. Michigan Ave., Saline), various times.
Aug. 30–Sept. 2: “Daniel Live.” Live broadcast of a theatrical reenactment of the Book of Daniel staged by the Lancaster (PA)–based Sight & Sound Theater. Emagine only. 7 p.m. (Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun. & Mon.).
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“Domino Days”: AADL Malletts Creek
Sept. 1 (2–3 p.m.): A chance for kids grades K–5 to play with the library’s dominoes.
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“Kerry Tales: A, B, C with Mother Goose”: Kerrytown Shops
Sept. 1 (2 p.m.): Thirty-minute family-oriented program of rhymes, riddles, and stories with local storyteller Trudy Bulkley as Mother Goose. Outside Spun, 410 N. Fourth Ave. Free. (734) 769–3115.
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“The Addams Family Musical”: Professional Youth Theatre of Michigan
Aug. 30–Sept. 1 and Sept. 6–8. Megan Wright-Jones directs two casts of young local actors in grades 2–12 in a school edition of Marshall Brickman, Rick Elice, and Andrew Lippa’s 2010 comic musical based on the ghoulish, eccentric characters in Charles Addams’ long-running single-panel cartoon series. The plot concerns the troubles that ensue when daughter Wednesday announces her intention to marry a “normal” boyfriend. 7 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.), Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. Huron St., Ypsilanti. Tickets $15 in advance only at pytmi.square.site.
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Game Playtesting: Michigame Design Lab
All invited to try out new board and card games from local designers Bruce Bielawa & Joe Hopkins and provide feedback. 2 p.m., Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium. Free. sylvanfactory.com, (734) 929–5877.
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Pipe Cleaner Sculptures: AADL Pittsfield
Sept. 1 (2–3 p.m.): Kids grades K–5 invited to make various sculptures out of pipe cleaners.
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U-M Field Hockey
Match vs. Wake Forest. The U-M also has home matches this month against Ohio (Sept. 13, 6 p.m.), CMU (Sept. 15, 1 p.m.), and Miami (Ohio) (Sept. 29, 1 p.m.). 2 p.m., Ocker Field, 1202 S. State. Free. (734) 764–0247, mgoblue.com.
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U-M Volleyball
Game vs. Kent State. The U-M also has home matches this month against EMU (Sept. 4, 7 p.m.), Sacramento State (Sept. 12, 7 p.m.), Akron (Sept. 13, 7 p.m.), Oakland (Sept. 15, 1 p.m.), MSU (Sept. 27, time TBA), and Rutgers (Sept. 29, time TBA). 2 p.m., Crisler Center. $6 & $8 (groups of 10 or more, $3 each). (734) 764–0247, mgoblue.com.
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U-M Museum of Natural History Discovery Demos
Every Sat. & Sun. Hands-on 20-minute family-oriented demos for age 5 & up. “Out of the Water and Back Again: A Whale’s Tale” (11:30 a.m.) investigates the evolutionary history of whales and what the museum’s fossil whales and other related species reveal. “All About Owls” (2:30 p.m.) uses museum specimens to learn about owls’ unique adaptations. 11:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m., MNH, 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478.
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Egg Carton Roses: Ann Arbor District Library
Adults & kids grade 3 & up invited to use scissors, a glue gun, and floral wire to turn an ordinary egg carton into a decorative flower. 3–4 p.m., AADL Downtown, Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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International Folk Dance Party: Ann Arbor Community for Traditional Music and Dance
Sept. 1 & 15. Traditional East European and Middle Eastern circle and line dancing to recorded music. No experience or partner needed. Wear clean, flat, non-slip shoes. Beginners welcome. Preceded at 2 p.m. by a lesson. 3–5 p.m., Concourse Hall, 4531 Concourse Dr. Mask optional. Pay what you can; $5 suggested. aactmad.org, (734) 539–7261.
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P.O.R.K. - Phil Ogilvie's Rhythm Kings: Zal Gaz Grotto
10-piece big band led by Chris Smith, specializing in hot jazz of the 1920s and 30s. Jelly Roll Morton, King Oliver, Duke Ellington and other jazz legends are prominent in their repertoire. For listening or dancing.
2070 W. Stadium Blvd ,Ann Arbor. Free (tipjar for the band). cdsmith68@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/porkjazz 248-446-0403.Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
Ann Arbor Go Club
Every Sun. Players of all skill levels invited to play this challenging strategy board game. Game materials provided. 5:30 p.m. until whenever, Conor O’Neill’s, 318 S. Main. Free. For more info, email Drew at dwright8182@hotmail.com or check bit.ly/annarborgo.
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Ann Arbor Morris
Every Sun. All invited to try this boisterous, jingly English ceremonial dance thought to be descended from the 15th-century Spanish moresca. Wear athletic shoes. Rain site TBA. 6–8 p.m., County Farm Park, 2230 Platt. Free. Email a2morris@umich.edu or check annarbormorris.org in advance to confirm. (734) 717–1569.
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“Sunday Evening Game Night”: Ann Arbor Adventure Club
Every Sun. Popular board games, played online. Games may include Murder Mystery Whodunnit, Pictionary, Boggle, and Wait Wait Don't Tell Me! Have a pencil and paper handy. 7 p.m., for URL email burrbarr7@hotmail.com. Free.
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“The UnClub”: The Theater Shop
Every Sun. Performances by aspiring and experienced comics attending former Tonight Show staff writer Chili Challis’s comedy dojo. Emcee is Mark Sweetman. 7:30 p.m., The Ypsi Alehouse, 124 Pearl, ste. 100, Ypsilanti. Free. facebook.com/thetheatershop.
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