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Events in June 2025
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June 4, 2025
50 States of Sustainability: Lessons from Veridian: Sustainability & Innovation Coffee Meet Up
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🌱 50 States of Sustainability: Lessons from Veridian
🎬 A short film and live Q&A on reimagining development in America
Join us for an inspiring morning under the tent at Veridian at County Farm! We'll screen the 20-minute documentary 50 States of Sustainability: Veridian, followed by a live conversation with sustainable development leaders Matthew Grocoff and Sara Hammerschmidt.
This event offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at a groundbreaking net-zero community. Hear from the team reshaping how we think about housing, neighborhoods, and the future of development.
📍 Veridian at County Farm (tent on site)
📅 Wednesday, June 4, 2025
🕗 8:00–9:30 AM
☔ Rain location: onsite garage
🚶♀️ Optional site tour to follow
Free and open to all—come curious.
Thank you to our sponsors, the Green Business Challenge 🌿💼 and Ann Arbor SPARK 💡🚀.
Veridian at County Farm, 2203 Veridian Cir, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA ,Ann Arbor. https://lu.ma/245vys4a Free. dunrie@scientificink.com https://lu.ma/245vys4aAdd this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
"Move and Groove": 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 mfulton@a2gov.org, bpatton@a2gov.org, or calling (734) 794–6250.
Move and Groove (Wed. 9:30–10:15 a.m.). Free. Preregistration required.
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"Mind Matters Brain Games": 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 mfulton@a2gov.org, bpatton@a2gov.org, or calling (734) 794–6250.
Mind Matters Brain Games (Wed. 10 a.m.). Via Zoom at a2gov.org/senior. $2; members, free.
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Watercolor & Painting: 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.
Watercolor & Painting (Wed. 10–11:30 a.m.). Bring current project and supplies; no instruction given.
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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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Book Club: 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.
Book Club (June 4, 10:30 a.m.–noon). Call for current title.
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Playgroups for Babies: AADL
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Every Mon.–Wed. & Fri. (different times): Playgroups for Babies: AADL. Fifteen minutes of stories, rhymes, and songs led by AADL staffers, followed by a short open playtime. For kids up to 24 months (with caregiver). No older siblings.
Malletts Creek (Mon. 10:30 a.m.)
Traverwood (Tues. 11 a.m.)
Westgate (Wed. 10:30 a.m.)
Pittsfield (Wed. 10:30 a.m., except June 4)
Downtown (Fri. 10:30 a.m.).
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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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“2025 VISIONS Vendor Fair”: Ann Arbor District Library
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Exhibitors demonstrate the latest products and services for the blind, visually impaired and physically disabled, including electronic readers, magnifiers, Braille devices, library services, CCTVs, leader dogs, and transportation services. 11 a.m.–4 p.m., AADL Downtown. Free. (734) 327-4200.
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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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Chime Concert: Kerrytown Market & Shops
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Every Wed., Fri., & Sat. All invited to play one of 200 songs, with melodies transcribed in numbers, on the 17-bell chime’s numbered keys. Ambitious players can add chords. Kids welcome. Noon–12:30 p.m. (Fri. & Wed.), & 10:30–11 a.m. (Sat.). Kerrytown Market. Free. ofglobal@aol.com.
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Tai Chi: 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.
Tai Chi (Mon., Wed., & Fri. noon–12:30 p.m. via Zoom).
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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 bpatton@a2gov.org or mfulton@a2gov.org, 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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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 bpatton@a2gov.org or mfulton@a2gov.org, 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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"Walking Off the Pounds": 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.
Walking Off the Pounds (Mon., Wed., & Fri. 12:30–1 p.m. via Zoom).
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Bingo: 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.
Bingo (Wed. 1–3 p.m.).
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Trivia: 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 mfulton@a2gov.org, bpatton@a2gov.org, or calling (734) 794–6250.
Trivia (June 4 & 18, 1–2 p.m.). Via Zoom at a2gov.org/senior, $2; members, free.
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Scrabble: 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 mfulton@a2gov.org, bpatton@a2gov.org, or calling (734) 794–6250.
Scrabble (Wed. 1:30–3 p.m.). $2; members, free.
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“Mending with SCRAP Creative Reuse”: City of Ann Arbor A2Zero Week
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All invited to bring clothing that needs mending to this clinic led by expert Carol Taite. 4:30–6:30 p.m., SCRAP, 4567 Washtenaw. Free, but preregistration required (space limited) at a2gov.org/a2zeroweek.
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Exercise Class: Better Living Fitness
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Boost strength, stamina, and confidence in this dynamic, total-body workout! This class blends cardio, resistance training, and core work for a fun, high-energy session that leaves you feeling powerful from head to toe. All fitness levels welcome—modifications provided!
3060 Packard Ann Arbor Mi, 48109 ,Ann Arbor Mi,. Membership ($60.00/mth) and drop-in ($35.00) available.. bibironk@gmail.com betterlivingfitness.com 743-747-0123.Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
“West Side Nite Ride”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
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Every Wed. Slow/moderate-paced ride, 10 to 30 miles, along the B2B Trail to Hudson Mills Metropark and/or Dexter-Huron Metropark with a possible visit to the Dexter Dairy Queen. This ride is a favorite with newcomers and casual riders. See aabts.org for weather cancellations or delays. 5 p.m. sharp, meet at Forest Lawn Cemetery parking lot, corner of Broad & Grand, Dexter. Free. (734) 426–5116
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Board Game Night: Bløm Mead + Cider
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Every Wed. All invited to play popular board games. Use provided games or bring your own. 5–10 p.m., Bløm, 100 S. Fourth Ave. Free, but purchase of food & drink encouraged. (734) 548–9729.
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Climate Board Game Night: City of Ann Arbor A2Zero Week/Bløm Mead + Cider
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All invited to play board games featuring climate and environmental themes. Use provided games or bring your own. 5–10 p.m., Bløm, 100 S. Fourth Ave. Free, but purchase of food & drink encouraged. (734) 548–9729. a2gov.org/a2zeroweek.
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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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Ypsi Fine Arts Club: Riverside Arts Center
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June 4 & 18. Local artists show 1 or 2 pieces of their work, some of which may be for sale. If you’d like to show your own work, sign in by 6 p.m. Also, a fine art raffle ($5). 5–8 p.m., RAC, 76 N. Huron St., Ypsilanti. Free admission. riversidearts.org/events
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“Wonder Walks”: U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens
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June 1, 4, 18, & 25. One-hour to 90-minute nature walks led by Matthaei naturalists, sometimes preceded by a brief presentation. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Dress for the weather.
June 1 (1 p.m.): “Nature’s Nesting Sites” a trail walk to look for perfect nesting sites for birds and other animals.
June 4 (5:30 p.m.): “Matthaei Stories,” a walk to learn about the history of Matthaei from its humble beginnings as a collection of exotic plants and a conversation pit.
June 18 (5:30 p.m.): “Pollinator Partners,” a walk to learn about the role of pollinators and the unique strategies plants have to attract them.
June 25 (5:30 p.m.): “Midsummer Stroll,” a casual guided stroll with the chance to learn about and celebrate summer solstice. Arrival 10 minutes early recommended.
1 p.m. (Sun.) & 5:30 p.m. (Wed.). Matthaei lobby, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free; metered parking. mbgna.umich.edu/events, (734) 647–7600.
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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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“Folk Song Jam Along”: Ann Arbor District Library
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Lori Fithian and Jean Chorazyczewski lead this family-friendly sing-along. Lyrics and chords are projected so all can play together to familiar folk and pop songs. Participants welcome to bring their own acoustic instruments. 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Westgate, 2503 Jackson Ave. Free. folksongjamalong@gmail.com.
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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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Figure Drawing: Dzanc House
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June 4 & 18. All skill levels welcome to draw a live model. Bring your own art supplies. Light refreshments. 6:30–9 p.m., Dzanc House, 402 S. Huron St., Ypsilanti. $20 to pay model. dzanchouse.org.
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Group Runs: A2 Runners
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Every Sun., Mon., & Wed. Runners of all abilities invited to join a beginner or advanced 3-to-5 mile group run, followed by socializing at a downtown coffee shop. Noon (Sun.) and 6:30 p.m. (Mon. & Wed.), meet at the Kerrytown Clock Tower. Preregistration requested at.meetup.com/a2runners. Free. stevesttn88@gmail.com.
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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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“Menu of Hope: Alternatives to the Food That Is Destroying Our Planet”: Crazy Wisdom Bookstore
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Former People’s Food Co-op board president Gaia Kile joins Crazy Wisdom co-owner Bill Zirinsky to discuss his new book on the merits of vegetarianism and veganism. 7–8:30 p.m., Crazy Wisdom, 114 S. Main, upstairs. Free. (734) 665–2757, crazywisdom.net.
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“Quakers: Who Are We?”: Ann Arbor Friends Meeting
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June 4 & 18. A small group of local Quakers answers questions and discusses the nature of Quaker faith and practice for those interested in learning more about it and those wanting a chance to discuss core values. 7–8 p.m., AAFM, 1420 Hill. Free. annarborfriends.org.
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Ann Arbor Bridge Club
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Every Wed. All invited to play friendly, competitive ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge. Arrive 20 minutes early if coming solo. Call before coming to check that the game is being held. 7–10:30 p.m., Walden Hills clubhouse, 2114 Pauline east of Maple. (Park in marked spaces in the lot on the north side of Pauline.) $6 per person. (734) 945–6021.
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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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The Third Place Music Fest
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June 4–7 (different locations). Four-day festival focused on casual access to music with performances of folk, singer-songwriter, classical, and experimental music by U-M students, local musicians, and performers from across the Midwest at various venues throughout town. Today: Detroit experimental minimalist violinist & violist Magnolia Rohrer and Dr. Prof. Leonard King’s Proportioned Orchestra, a Detroit quintet led by veteran vocalist-drummer King that plays blues, jazz, rock, and more. 7 p.m., Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, 220 E. Ann. Tickets $3–$10 sliding scale at the door; festival pass, $20–$70 sliding scale at thirdplacemusic.org/2025festival or at the door.
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“Air America and the Fall of Southeast Asia”: Michigan Flight Museum Historic Presentation Night
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Captain Neil Hansen, a former pilot for the CIA’s covert airline, Air America, shares his experiences flying in combat zones during the Vietnam War and the fall of Cambodia. 7:30 p.m., MFM, Willow Run Airport (off Ecorse Rd. from Beck Rd. via I-94 exit 190), Ypsilanti. $10 (members, free). (734) 483–4030.
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“Wednesday Night Swing”: Swing Ann Arbor
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Every Wed. Lindy Hop, East Coast swing, Charleston, and Balboa dancing to music spun by DJs. No partner needed. Wear comfortable low-grip shoes. Preceded at 6:30 p.m. by a free beginner lesson. 7:30–9:30 p.m., Michigan Union Anderson Rm. On June 18 only, at an outdoors location TBA; check at swingannarbor.com/calendar. $5 (free for members).
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Depot Town Open Mic Comedy Night
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Every Wed. Stand-up comedy open mic emceed by local comic Lisa Green. All age 18 & up welcome to come listen, or sign up for 5-minute sets starting at 7 p.m. 7:30–10:30 p.m., 734 Brewing Company, 15 E. Cross St. Free. (734) 340–3468.
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Visitors Night: Ann Arbor Model Railroad Club
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The chance to see trains whizzing around on a big, elaborate layout, housed in a depot restored by the club. 7:30–10 p.m., Michigan Central depot, 3487 Broad, Dexter. Free. info@aamrc.org.
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“The Big Run”: Fleet Feet
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Untimed 5K fun run/walk in celebration of global running day. Food trucks. 7–9 p.m. Erratic Ale Co., 8080 Grand St., Dexter. Free, but preregistration required at runsignup.com/race/mi/dexter/tbrannarbor.
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