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June 5, 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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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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“Preschool ArtStart”: AADL
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June 2, 4 & 5 (10:30–11 a.m., different branch locations): “Preschool ArtStart”: AADL. AADL staff lead children ages 2–5, accompanied by an adult, in arts and crafts, with an emphasis on fun. Traverwood (Mon.), Pittsfield (Wed.), & Malletts Creek (Thurs.).
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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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Every Thurs., June 5–Aug. 28. Musical entertainment by local, area, and national performers. Today: Mike Posner, a Southfield-born singer-songwriter and producer who has written for Maroon 5 and Justin Bieber. He’s best known for his Grammy-nominated 2015 hit “I Took a Pill in Ibiza,” which has garnered over 10 billion streams. Opener: Joe Hertler, a local singer-songwriter & multi-instrumentalist, the front man of the popular Rainbow Seekers, who plays energetic, lyrical pop-funk and soul. 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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Senior Talks & Events: Pittsfield Township Senior Center
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701 W. Ellsworth. Free. Preregistration required at (734) 822–2120 or recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov.
June 5 (11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.): “Advanced Care Planning.”
June 18 (10:30 a.m.–noon): “AARP Smart DriverTEK.” Interactive session about new driving technologies.
June 25 (10:30 a.m.–noon): “How to Advocate for Yourself While Aging.” Talk about navigating the health care system.
June 25 (12:30–3 p.m.): “Halfway to Christmas Lunch & Bingo.” Grilled hot dogs provided; bring a side dish if you can.
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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 & Susanne Stephenson Sculpture Garden: John and Susanne Stephenson Sculpture Garden
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Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 12-4 pm, join us in the Sculpture Garden, studio and gallery of 2 internationally recognized ceramic sculptors. Nestled in the woods that became their playground for 60+ years, you will discover free standing and wall mounted sculptures, curated into the landscape for the summer months. The studio, gallery and storage areas are filled to the brim with work created over their lifetime. Drop by for a free guided tour or stroll through this historical landmark at your leisure. The event is free and open to the public through October. Group tours are available. Sign up on our website: stephensonceramicstudio.com or contact Patti @ 734.395.1540
4380 Waters Road ,Ann Arbor. Free. [email protected] https://www.stephensonceramicstudio.com/ 7343951540.Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
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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Talks: Ann Arbor Senior Center
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1320 Baldwin Ave., a2gov.org/senior. Senior-focused talks. Free. Preregistration required for all talks and meetings by emailing [email protected] or [email protected], or calling (734) 794–6250.
June 4 (noon–1 p.m.): “Lunch & Learn: Posture Perfect.” With a free light lunch.
June 5 (1:30–4 p.m.): “Travels with George: America’s Southeastern Coastal Cities.” Slideshow and talk.
June 13 (1–3 p.m.): “Forager’s Feast.” City of Ann Arbor environmental educator Eleva Potter demonstrates cooking with edible native plants and shares the proceeds.
June 18 (noon–1 p.m.): “Lunch & Learn: Sports, Concussions, and Brain Health Throughout the Lifespan.” With U-M Concussion Center doctor Eleanna Varangis; free light lunch.
June 20 (2:30–3:30 p.m.): “Love, Lure, and Lore of the Laundry Line.” Slide show and talk by local amateur historian Anne Lawrence.
June 25 (noon–1 p.m.): “Lunch & Learn: Glaucoma.” With a representative from Fox Rehabilitation; free light lunch.
June 27 (11 a.m.–noon): “Technology: Hacks & Scams.” With James Giordani from AsKevin.
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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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"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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Ward Parties: City of Ann Arbor A2Zero Week
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June 3, 4, 5, 6, & 7. A chance to meet your wardmates and members of the City of Ann Arbor’s A2Zero team. Free vegan food. Bring your gently-used clothing for a clothing swap.
Ward 2 (Tues., 5:30–7:30 p.m., Glacier Highlands Park, 3600 Larchmont).
Ward 5 (Wed., 5:30–6:30 p.m., West Park, 215 Chapin St.).
Ward 4 (Thurs., 5:30–7:30 p.m., Lawton Park, 2125 Mershon Dr.).
Ward 1 (Fri., 5:30–7:30 p.m., Leslie Park, 2900 Leslie Park Cir.).
Ward 3 (Sat., noon–2 p.m., Arbor Oaks Park, 2090 Champagne Dr.).
Free. Look up your ward at a2gov.org/city-clerk/elections/voting-districts. a2gov.org/a2zeroweek.
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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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“Risograph Review”: Ann Arbor District Library
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Designer & illustrator Max Hauler presents a slideshow exploring the world of printmaking using a Risograph, a kind of digital screen printer similar to a photocopier. 6–7 p.m., AADL Downtown, lower level. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“The State of Equality”: Ann Arbor District Library
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Local LGBTQ advocate Naomi Goldberg discusses the state of gay and trans rights in Michigan and around the nation. 6–7 p.m., AADL Downtown, 4th fl. 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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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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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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Summer Picnic: Ann Arbor Ski Club
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All age 21 & over are invited to enjoy hot dogs, hamburgers, beer, wine, soft drinks, and chips. Also, the chance to socialize and learn about the club’s ski and snowboard activities. 6–9 p.m., Burns Park shelter, 1300 Baldwin. $10 (members, free). [email protected].
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“Dungeons & Dragons: Oy Vey (K)nights”: Jewish Community Center
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All 18 & up invited to join an ongoing campaign of the popular Dungeons & Dragons tabletop role-playing game. 6:30–8 p.m., JCC, 2935 Birch Hollow Dr. Free, preregistration required at jccannarbor.org/events. (734) 971–0990.
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“Going Overboard”: Schuler Books
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June 5 (6:30 p.m.): “Going Overboard”: Schuler Books. Ypsilanti-based writer Caroline Huntoon reads from and discusses their new middle-grade coming-of-age story about a nonbinary middle schooler who teams up with a fellow student to keep their mothers from getting married. Schuler Books, 2513 Jackson Ave. Free; preregistration requested at schulerbooks.com/events-ann-arbor. (734) 662–0600.
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“Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights”: Chelsea Area Festivals & Events
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Every Thurs. in June & July. Musical entertainment on 10 stages downtown, as well as food vendors, cornhole, cosplay, the ‘How to Chalk’–themed art stage, & events for kids, including magic shows, circus acts, face painting, and balloon artists. Also, a silent disco at the Glazier Bldg. and a selfie sculpture on the library lawn. Tonight: the veteran local 9-piece ska & funk collective Hullabaloo, the local dance-friendly pop-rock cover band Spark, vintage concert band music by the Town Band, the Bowdish Brothers vintage country trio, and Seventh, a Chelsea rock band that describes its sound as “an explosive, fresh, & fiery mixture of post-grunge with metal shards of deathcore.” 6:30–8:30 p.m., downtown Chelsea, various locations. Free. chelseamich.com/sstn.
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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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“Climate Trivia with Terry”: City of Ann Arbor A2Zero Week/Argus Farm Stop
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All invited to compete in a team trivia game focused on climate facts run by this longtime Aut Bar trivia night emcee. Bring your own team of 6 or find one there. 7–8:30 p.m., Argus, 1200 Packard Rd. Free, food and drinks for sale. Preregistration required at a2gov.org/a2zeroweek.
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“Draft Line Improv”: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
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Two to four improv students are chosen to draft an improv team, then perform a long-form improv set with them. 7–8 p.m., HSBT, 2350 W. Liberty. $7.50 in advance at heardotsay.com/events or (if available) at the door. [email protected].
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“Paper Moon”: 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 5 & 8: “Paper Moon” (Peter Bogdanovich, 1973). Road comedy/Depression-era drama about a multi-generational team of con artists traveling through Kansas in the 1930s. The leads are played by Ryan O’Neal and his 10-year-old daughter Tatum, awarded the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for this role. 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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The Third Place Music Fest
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See 4 Wednesday. Today: U-M graduate Sofia Carbonara, an experimental percussionist, and Teiku, a West Michigan ensemble known for its experimental jazz improvisations on ancestral Jewish melodies. 7 p.m., TeaHaus, 200 N. Fourth Ave.
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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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“Spring Awakening”: Ann Arbor Civic Theatre
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June 5–8. Ron Baumanis directs local actors in Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater’s Tony-winning 2007 rock musical. A brutally honest depiction of teen angst, rebellion, and budding sexual passion, infused with an infectious alt-rock score, it’s adapted from Frank Wedekind’s often-censored 1891 drama about a group of adolescents whose sexual awakening is warped and thwarted by the strict Lutheran-based strictures of contemporaneous German society. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Arthur Miller Theatre, 1226 Murfin. $20 (seniors, $26; students, $20) at a2ct.ludus.com and (if available) at the door. a2ct.org, (734) 971–2228.
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“The Mack Sisters: Duo Pianists”: Kerrytown Concert House
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Michigan-based Japanese sisters Yuki and Tomoko Mack form an award-winning piano duo known for a diverse repertoire that includes a broad range of both four-hand and orchestral music by composers from Bach to Piazzolla. Program TBA. 7:30 p.m., KCH, 415 N. Fourth Ave. $29–$40 (students, $18–$30) in advance at kerrytownconcerthouse.com and at the door. (734) 769–2999.
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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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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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Sarah Millican: Michigan Theater
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June 5 & 6. This everywoman English comedian, known for delivering gleefully vulgar intimate body comedy and other domestic anecdotes with confidently rococo wordplay, won the comedy award for Best Newcomer at the 2008 Edinburgh Fringe Festival. 8 p.m., Michigan Theater. Tickets $49.50–$95 in advance at ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster outlets, or (800) 745–3000.
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