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June 26, 2025
“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. 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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St. Joseph Parish Dexter Flea Market: St. Joseph Parish Dexter
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Flea market sale. Various items. Housewares, small appliances, furniture, linens, toys, lawn and garden supplies, books, frames, home decor etc.
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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. 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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Chinese Mah-jongg: 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, [email protected].
Chinese Mah-jongg (Thurs. 10 a.m.–noon in person).
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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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“Sonic Lunch”: Bank of Ann Arbor
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See 5 Thursday. Today: Michigander, a band led by Jason Singer, a Nashville-based Midland-born singer-songwriter & guitarist known for his soaring melodies and lush instrumentation. Opener: Singer-songwriter & guitarist Jake LeMond, a member of Michigander’s band who performs dreamy indie pop originals. 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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“Turtle Trek”: Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation Environmental Education
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June 26 (1–2:30 p.m.): “Turtle Trek”: Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation Environmental Education. City environmental educator Eleva Potter leads a hunt for native turtles and a craft activity to make a turtle figure out of natural and other materials. K–5 students with adult accompaniment. Bandemer Park Shelter, entering the park from Barton Shore Dr. (then take the trail from the southeast corner of the parking lot). Free, preregistration required (space limited) at tinyurl.com/a2parksrec. [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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“Craft-Tastic!”: AADL Downtown
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June 26 (2–3 p.m.): “Craft-Tastic!”: AADL Downtown. A chance for kids grades K–5 to make artifacts using pipe cleaners, pom-poms, clothespins, and more.
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“Glass Bead Suncatchers”: AADL Malletts Creek
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June 26 (2–3 p.m.): “Glass Bead Suncatchers”: AADL Malletts Creek. Kids grades K-8 invited to make a colorful suncatcher with glass beads and glue.
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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. 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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“West Side Story”: The Encore Musical Theatre Company
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Every Wed.–Sun., June 5–July 6 (except June 25). Michael Berry directs this local professional company in Arthur Laurents’s spirited 1957 musical adaptation of Romeo and Juliet, set in 1950s New York and featuring rival street gangs of different ethnic backgrounds: the largely nativist White Jets, and the Sharks, recent immigrants from Puerto Rico. The work explores themes of racial conflict, pursuit of the American dream, and the struggle to assimilate while maintaining cultural identity. Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim’s beloved score includes such favorites as “Maria,” “Tonight,” and “America.” 7:30 p.m. (June 5 and Fri. & Sat.), 2 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.), & 3 p.m. (Thurs. & Wed., except June 25), Encore Maas Main Stage, 7714 Ann Arbor St., Dexter. Tickets $41.50–$57.50 (youth under 13, $31.50) in advance at theencoretheatre.org (with $3.50 fee) and, if available, at the door. (734) 268–6200.
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"Wise Guys: Conversations for Men": 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, [email protected].
Wise Guys: Conversations for Men (Thurs. 3–4 online).
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“Top of the Park”: Ann Arbor Summer Festival
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See 13 Friday. Tonight in the KidZone: kids activities (5 p.m.) led by Washtenaw Intermediate School District staff in support of the My Future Fund college savings program. In the Annex Tent: a printmaking workshop (5 p.m.) led by Ann Arbor District Library staff. On the Power Center Lawn: Tai Chi exercises (5:30 p.m.) led by members of the Ann-Hua Chinese School. On the O&W Grove Stage: “Center Stage Strings” (5 p.m.), a program of 8th-century to contemporary chamber music by students attending a U-M music school summer program. On the Rackham Stage: traditional Indian Dhol-Tasha processional percussion music by ShivShardul Percussions (6 p.m.), Flint-born Syrian American hip-hop rapper Mona Haydar (6:45 p.m.), and the Urban Art Orchestra (8 p.m.), a Detroit-based hip-hop-inflected contemporary classical ensemble led by acclaimed composer-arranger De’Sean Jones. The music is followed at 9:30 p.m. by a screening of The Goonies, Richard Donner’s old-fashioned 1985 adventure yarn about a group of kids searching for hidden treasure. 5–11 p.m.
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Gel Plate Printing: Ann Arbor District Library
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Adults and teens invited to use paints, textures, and patterns to create a mono print artwork to take home. 5–7 p.m., AADL Downtown, Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“Salty Summer Sounds Live Music Series”: Saline Main Street
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Every Thurs., June 12–Aug. 14. Downtown concerts by area bands TBA. Kids activities. Outdoor seating and dining. Dancing. 5:30 p.m., Henry St. parking lot (across the street from Carrigan Cafe), downtown Saline. Free. More information at salinemainstreet.org/events, (734) 717–7406.
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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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“Repairsday Thursday”: All Hands Active
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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 guidance of AHA members. Repairs not guaranteed. 6–8 p.m., AHA, basement of 255 E. Liberty, ste. 225. Livestream available at meetup.com/allhandsactive/events. Free; donations welcome. [email protected].
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“Te’ora: From Vulnerability and Wounding to Wisdom and Freedom”: Crazy Wisdom Bookstore
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Ann Arborite Sharon Diotte reads from and discusses her memoir about healing from sexual assault and domestic violence to go on and have three successful careers, including starting and operating a small hotel on Easter Island. 6–8 p.m., Crazy Wisdom, 114 S. Main, upstairs. Free. (734) 665–2757, crazywisdom.net.
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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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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. 6–10 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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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. 1–3 p.m. (Sun.) & 6–8 p.m. (Mon.–Thurs.), Spun, 401 N. Fourth Ave. Free. (734) 780–7867.
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Faux Stained Glass: Ann Arbor District Library
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Adults and teens invited to design a colorful pattern on glass using Sharpies, then add foil to create a shimmering effect. 6–7 p.m., AADL Traverwood, 3333 Traverwood. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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Fiber Arts Drop-In: Dzanc House
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June 12 & 26. All invited to join in crocheting, knitting, embroidering, etc. 6–9 p.m., Dzanc House, 402 S. Huron St., Ypsilanti. Free. dzanchouse.org.
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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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“Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights”: Chelsea Area Festivals & Events
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See 5 Thursday. Tonight: the Jackson-based funk/R&B band B!G L & Code Blü, the North Creek Fiddlers bluegrass ensemble, the local husband-and-wife folk-rock singer-songwriter duo Annie & Rod Capps, an ensemble of Ann Arbor School of Rock students, and the Detroit progressive metal band Imminent Sonic Destruction. 6:30–8:30 p.m.
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“The Merry Wives of Windsor”: U-M Residential College/Nichols Arboretum
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Every Thurs.–Sun., June 5–29. Carol Gray directs students and local actors in an alfresco production of Shakespeare’s high-spirited farce, which features the bard’s best-loved comic character, the charming yet roguish knight Falstaff, who schemes to charm his way into the hearts and purses of 2 ladies who decide to beat the portly braggart at his own game. The RC’s annual Shakespeare in the Arb production is a hugely popular local summer tradition. The action moves from spot to spot within the Arb, and the production takes special care to make the shifting environments an active force in the performance. Audience members should be prepared for the weather conditions and periods of sitting, standing, & walking and bring a light-weight chair or blanket to sit on. 6:30 p.m., meet at the Peony Garden entrance at 1610 Washington Heights. $25 (Matthaei-Arb members, $20; kids, $15) in advance only. Tickets go on sale in mid-May at mutotix.umich.edu & the Michigan Union Ticket Office and are held at will call at the Arboretum Visitor Center. (734) 763–8587.
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“Mr. Smith Goes to Washington”: 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 26 & 29: “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.” (Frank Capra, 1939). Classic drama starring Jimmy Stewart as a young idealist who battles corruption in the U.S. Senate. 7 p.m. (Thurs.) & 1:30 p.m. (Sun.).
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Live Trivia: Bløm Mead + Cider
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Every Thurs. 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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Song Circle: Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth
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Traveling grief ritual facilitator Alexandra “Ahlay” Blakely leads a community sing-along of life-affirming and healing songs. 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.), Interfaith Center, 704 Airport Blvd., ste. 1. Free, but donations welcome. (734) 426–7818.
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“Comedy Jamm”: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
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Every Thurs. Performances by up to 12 aspiring and established area stand-up comics. Alcohol is served. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. 7:15 p.m., 212 S. Fourth Ave. $5 in advance at aacomedy.com; $6 at the door. (734) 996–9080.
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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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