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Events in July 2025
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June 17, 2025
Ann Arbor Group Runs: Fleet Feet
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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 Plz., and 7 p.m. (Wed.), Fleet Feet, 123 E. Liberty. Free. (734) 929–9022 (Sun. & Tues.) & (734) 769–5016 (Wed.). fleetfeet.com.
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American Junior Golf Association Preview
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June 16–19. All are invited to watch 96 top young U.S. golfers, ages 12-19, compete in a tournament designed to give first-time competitors experience at the national level. 12:40–4:30 p.m. practice round (Mon.), 7:30 a.m.–12:40 p.m. 1st round tee time (Tues.), 7:30 a.m.–12:40 p.m. 2nd round tee time (Wed.), 7:30–11 a.m. final round tee time (Thurs.), Leslie Park Golf Course. Free to spectators. annarbor.org/sports-commission/ajga.
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Stomp Out Sarcoma: Stomp Out Sarcoma
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Stomp Out Sarcoma 5K
Join us for the annual Stomp Out Sarcoma 5K, a family-friendly walk/run dedicated to raising awareness and funds for sarcoma research at the University of Michigan, Rogel Cancer Center. This event brings together survivors, supporters, caregivers, physicians, and community members to honor those affected by sarcoma and support ongoing efforts to find a cure. All ages and fitness levels are welcome!
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“Turtle Tuesday”: Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
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Every Tues. (10 a.m.–noon): “Turtle Tuesday”: Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum. Leslie Science & Nature Center staff show live turtles and discuss their habitats & behaviors. AAHOM, 220 E. Ann. $16 museum admission (babies under 2, free). discoverscienceandnature.org/aahom, (734) 995–9439.
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American Mah-jongg: Pittsfield Township Community Center
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Senior Activities: Pittsfield Township Community Center. 701 W. Ellsworth. Free. Preregistration required for all events at (734) 822–2120 or recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov.
American Mah-jongg (Mon. 1–3 p.m. & Tues. 10–11:45 a.m.). All levels welcome.
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Meditation Drop-In: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
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Activities: 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/a2-turner-cal. (734) 998–9353, michmed.org/tswp, tswp.info@umich.edu.
Meditation Drop-In (Tues. 10–11:30 a.m. via Zoom).
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“Baby Brigade”: Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation Environmental Education
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June 17 (11 a.m.–noon): “Baby Brigade”: Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation Environmental Education. City environmental educator Eleva Potter leads caregivers and children ages 0-2 on a stroller walk along a paved trail. Dress for the weather. Rain or bad air quality cancels. Gallup Park boat launch, 3000 Fuller. Free, preregistration required (space limited) at tinyurl.com/a2parksrec. epotter@a2gov.org.
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“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
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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. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. (Tues.–Sun.), U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478.
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Preschool Storytimes: AADL
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Every Mon.–Fri. (different times): Preschool Storytimes: AADL. Half-hour program of stories and songs for kids ages 2–5 (with caregiver).
Pittsfield (Mon. 10:30 a.m.)
Downtown (Tues. 11 a.m.)
Malletts Creek (Tues. 11 a.m. & Wed. 10:30 a.m.)
Traverwood (Thurs. 11 a.m.)
Westgate (Fri. 1 p.m.).
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Bridge: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
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Activities: 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/a2-turner-cal. (734) 998–9353, michmed.org/tswp, tswp.info@umich.edu.
Bridge (Tues. & Fri. 1–4 p.m. in person). Call if interested.
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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 ronmeade@comcast.net beforehand.
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Euchre: Pittsfield Township Community Center
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Senior Activities: Pittsfield Township Community Center. 701 W. Ellsworth. Free. Preregistration required for all events at (734) 822–2120 or recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov.
Euchre (Tues. 1–3 p.m.).
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“Japan Week: Koinobori Carp Streamers”: AADL Downtown
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June 17 (2–3 p.m.): “Japan Week: Koinobori Carp Streamers”: AADL Downtown. Kids grades K-5 invited to learn about the Japanese Children’s Day holiday, then make traditional carp streamers.
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“Puddle Painting Inspired by Helen Frankenthaler”: AADL Pittsfield
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June 17 (2–3 p.m.): “Puddle Painting Inspired by Helen Frankenthaler”: AADL Pittsfield. A chance for kids grades 3–8 to make paintings in the style of this American abstract expressionist artist by dropping dots of watercolor paint on a clean surface and then applying glossy paper to achieve a color-saturated result.
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Randy Kaplan: AADL Westgate
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June 17 (2–3 p.m.): Randy Kaplan: AADL Westgate. An interactive program, for kids & families, of old-time blues, vintage jazz, and pop ballads intermixed with comedic storytelling by this nationally renowned roots-rock singer-guitarist, a U-M grad best known for his “not-JUST-for-kids” CDs.
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Una Tertulia: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
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Activities: 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/a2-turner-cal. (734) 998–9353, michmed.org/tswp, tswp.info@umich.edu.
Una Tertulia (June 3 & 17, 3–5 p.m. in person). Fluent Spanish conversation.
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Ann Arbor Area Scrabble Club
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Every Tues. All invited to play the classic word game, using the 5th-edition Scrabble dictionary. Bring your own set, if you like. 4–9 p.m., Arbor Brewing Company Corner Brewery, 720 Norris St., Ypsilanti. Free. meetup.com/ann-arbor-scrabble-meetup. burrbarr7@hotmail.com.
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“Top of the Park”: Ann Arbor Summer Festival
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See 13 Friday. Tonight in the KidZone: Ann Arbor Symphony members host an Instrument Petting Zoo (5 p.m.). In the Annex Tent: Spoken Word Night (7 p.m.) with Detroit poet Madeline October. On the Power Center Lawn: Kickboxing (5:30 p.m.) with Omega Martial Arts Saline staff. On the O&W Grove Stage: Detroit singer-songwriter Lorian Janine (5 p.m.), and local pop-folk singer-songwriter Anne Erlewine (5:45 p.m.). On the Rackham Stage: Detroit-based funk & soul singer (and trans activist) Baddie Brooks (6:45 p.m.), and Detroit-based Native American hip-hop rapper Victorino (8 p.m.). The music is followed at 9:30 p.m. by a screening of Inside Out 2, the 2024 Disney animated adventure about various conflicting emotions living inside the brain of an adolescent girl. 5–11 p.m.
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“Carving the Divine: Buddhist Sculptors of Japan”: Ann Arbor District Library
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Ann Arbor District Library. Occasional free screenings in the Downtown Branch lower level program rm., and other locations as noted. (734) 327–4200.
June 17: “Carving the Divine: Buddhist Sculptors of Japan” (Yujiro Seki, 2019). Documentary about a master woodcarver and his apprentices as they work to preserve a 1400-year-old Buddhist crafting tradition in a rapidly changing Japan. Japanese, subtitles. Followed by a Q&A with the director. Part of the Library’s Japan Week 2025. 5:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, 4th fl.
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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. 1–3 p.m. (Sun.) & 6–8 p.m. (Mon.–Thurs.), Spun, 401 N. Fourth Ave. Free. (734) 780–7867.
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Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company (AARC)
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Every Mon., Tues., Thurs., & Sat. (different AARC locations). Runners of all abilities invited to join a 5K mapped route (Mon. & Thurs.), an interval-based training run (Tues.), or a beginner or advanced group run (Sat.). 6 p.m. (Mon.), Corner Brewery, 720 Norris, Ypsilanti; 6 p.m. (Tues.) & 7 a.m. (Sat.), AARC Downtown, 209 S. Ashley; & 6 p.m. (Thurs.), AARC Colonnade, 901 W. Eisenhower. Free. annarborrunningcompany.com.
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“The Mother Code: My Story of Love, Loss, and the Myths That Shape Us”: Literati Bookstore
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NYC-based journalist Ruthie Ackerman is joined by U-M creative writing professor Julie Buntin to discuss her new memoir. 6:30 p.m., Literati, 124 E. Washington. Free. (734) 585–5567.
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Magic: The Gathering: Sylvan Factory
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Every Mon.–Wed., Fri., & Sat. All invited to play both casual and tournament forms of the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering (MTG). Mon. (6:30 p.m.): Just Another Modern Monday. Three rounds using powerful cards, for experienced players, with prizes. $10. Tues. (6:30 p.m.): MTG Pauper. A fun and fast format for all skill levels, three rounds. $5. Wed. (5 p.m.): Casual Commander. A drop-in session of the most popular form of the game. Free. Wed. (6:30 p.m.): MTG Standard Showdown. Three rounds, with competitive tournament rules, prizes of store credit. $10. Fri. (6:30 p.m.): Friday Night Magic. Cost and format vary. Sat. (5 p.m.): Casual Commander Night. A drop-in session of the most popular form of the game. Free. Various times, Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium. Various costs. sylvanfactory.com, (734) 929–5877.
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“Happy Together”: 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.
June 17: “Happy Together” (Wong Kar-wai, 1997). Romantic drama about the turbulent relationship of 2 gay men from Hong Kong who are adrift in Argentina. Awarded the prize for best director at Cannes. Tony Leung Chiu-wai. 7 p.m.
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“Trivia with Terry!”: Argus Farm Stop
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June 3 & 17. All invited to form teams to answer wacky trivia questions from this longtime Aut Bar trivia night emcee. 7–8:30 p.m., Argus, 1200 Packard. Free; food & drink for sale. (734) 997–5448.
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AFC Ann Arbor Men’s Team
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Match vs. Kalamazoo. This local United Soccer League 2nd division semi-pro team also plays home matches this month vs. Flint City FC (June 7, 7–8:45 p.m.), vs. Midwest United (June 17, 7–8:45 p.m.), and a friendly exhibition match vs. Toledo Villa (June 22, 7–8:45 p.m.). 3 p.m., Pioneer High School Hollway Field, 601 W. Stadium at Main. $12 online (kids 13 & under, free); $15 at the gate. Group discounts & season tickets available. afcannarbor.com. (734) 408–1627.
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French Canadian Music Session: Ann Arbor Community for Traditional Music and Dance
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All musicians invited to bring acoustic instruments to trade tunes and play the dance music of French Canada: jigs, reels, waltzes, and so-called “crooked” tunes from Quebec, Acadia, and the Métis traditions. Knowledge of French not required. 7–9 p.m., Pittsfield Twp. Bldg., Morris Hall, 6201 W. Michigan Ave. Free. aactmad.org/french-canadian-session, frenchcanadianmusic@aactmad.org.
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Huron Valley Harmonizers Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society
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Every Tues. All male and female singers invited to join this rehearsal. 7–8:45 p.m., Interfaith Center, 704 Airport Blvd. Free to visitors (annual dues for those who join). bit.ly/hvharmonizers. info@hvharmonizers.org, (734) 796–7467.
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Polka Jam Session: American Legion Hall
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All accordion players and other musicians invited to play polkas and waltzes and other ethnic and old-time music. 7–9 p.m., American Legion Hall, 44 Wabash St. (south off Main St.), Milan. Free. (734) 529–3903.
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Tuesday English Country Dance: Ann Arbor Community of Traditional Music and Dance
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Every Tues. Historical and traditional English dancing to live music. All dances taught and prompted; no partner or experience needed. Wear comfortable clothes and bring clean, flat, nonslip shoes and your own water bottle. First-timers asked to arrive at 6:45 p.m. 7–9:30 p.m., Concourse Hall, 4531 Concourse. Suggested donation: $8 (students, $4; kids age 13 & under with caregiver, free). aactmad.org/english-country, (734) 272–1866.
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Voices in Harmony
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Every Tues. Female singers invited to join a rehearsal of this local 40-member a cappella barbershop harmony chorus. 7–9:30 p.m., UAW Local 898, 8975 Textile, Ypsilanti. Free to visitors (dues for those who join). info@voicesinharmonychorus.org, (734) 765–3611.
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The Moth StorySLAM: U-M Michigan Public
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Open mic storytelling competition sponsored by the Moth, the NYC-based nonprofit storytelling organization. Ten storytellers are selected at random from among those who sign up to tell a 3- to 5-minute story on the theme “Go Your Own Way.” Stories are judged by 3 people recruited from the audience. Winners compete in a semiannual GrandSLAM. Seating limited; arrive early. 7:30–9 p.m. (doors open and sign-up begins at 6:30 p.m.), the Blind Pig, 208 S. First St. Tickets $15 general admission in advance only at themoth.org beginning 3 weeks before event. patricia@themoth.org.
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