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June 9, 2026

Ann Arbor Group Runs: Fleet Feet
7:00 am
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Every Tues., Wed., & Sun. Runners of all abilities invited to join a run of 3–5 miles along varying routes from different locations. Rain or shine. Dozer Coffee (7 a.m. Tues. & 8 a.m. Sun.), 112 Jackson Plz. and Fleet Feet (7 p.m. Wed.), 123 E. Liberty. (734) 929–9022 (Sun. & Tues.) & (734) 769–5016 (Wed.). Free. fleetfeetsemichigan.com.

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“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Every Tues.–Sun. All age 6 & up invited into the museum’s labs to use scientific tools and museum specimens to answer questions and solve problems. The newest program lets participants try out simulated snake senses to experience the world as if they were a snake. Also, models of real snake brains available to examine, but no live snakes. 11 a.m.–3 p.m., 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478, ummnh.org. 

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“Dog”: Ann Arbor Jewish Book Series Lunch & Learn
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
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Israeli combat veteran Yishay Ishi Ron reads from and discusses (via Zoom) his semi-autobiographical 2025 novel about an Israeli soldier and Gaza War veteran struggling with PTSD who spirals into heroin addiction and homelessness—until a stray dog enters his life and becomes a beacon of hope. Kosher lunch included. Noon–1:30 p.m., JCC, 2935 Birch Hollow. $12.50, preregistration required at jlive.app/events/14834. (734) 971–0990, jccannarbor.org.

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Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor City Club
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Every Fri., Tues., & Thurs. All invited to play ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge (Fri. & Tues.) and a 499er game (Thurs.) for players with no more than 499 ACBL master points. 1–4 p.m. (arrive by 12:45 p.m.), 1830 Washtenaw Ave. $9 per person. If you plan to come without a partner, email [email protected].

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“Food & Family”: Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival Shorts Series
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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May 26–June 30. Screenings of short films with Jewish themes, followed by discussion from guest experts, including professors, rabbis, & directors. All events 2–3 p.m., JCC, 2935 Birch Hollow. Light refreshments. Each screening $15, or $72 for the whole series, only in advance at jlive.app/events/15756.  

June 9: “Food & Family.” Featuring Babka (Serena Dykman, 2025), a heartwarming comedy about a blind Hasidic baker in Brooklyn; and Double Happiness (Shari Albert, 2025), about a Jewish widow and Chinese restauranteur who develop an unexpected late-in-life romance.

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Gratitude Steel Band: Ann Arbor District Library
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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This Florida steel drum ensemble performs a family-friendly program of traditional African and Caribbean music. 2–3 p.m., AADL Downtown. Free. (734) 327–4200.

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Ann Arbor Area Scrabble Club
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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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. [email protected].

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Game Night: Sylvan Factory
5:00 pm
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Every Tues. All invited to play one of a selection of board games, assemble a puzzle, paint miniatures, or try a tabletop role-playing game, all in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. 5 p.m., 2459 W. Stadium. Free. (734) 929–5877, sylvanfactory.com.

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“Collage and Chill”: Dzanc House
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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June 9 & 30. All invited to make collages. Supplies provided, but bring your own if you like. 6–8 p.m., 402 S. Huron St., Ypsi. Free ($5 suggested donation). dzanchouse.org.

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“Dog and Suds Ride”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
6:00 pm
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Every Tues. 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. 6 p.m. sharp, meet at Aberdeen Bike and Outdoors, 1101 Main, Chelsea. Start location occasionally changes. Free. (734) 662–0205.

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“Getting Started with Needlepoint”: Ann Arbor District Library
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Adults & teens invited to learn needlepoint basics. All materials provided. 6–7 p.m., AADL Downtown, lower level program rm. Free. (734) 327–4200.

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“Restringing and Tuning a Guitar”: Ann Arbor District Library
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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All invited to learn how to string and tune a guitar. Demonstration guitars provided; do not bring your own instruments. 6–7:30 p.m. AADL Downtown, Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.

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“Turning Invasive Plants into Art”: Stewardship Network Stewards’ Circle
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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All invited to join city environmental educator Eleva Potter to use garlic mustard to make paper, press dames rocket flowers, and use honeysuckle and buckthorn to make an earth loom. Dress for the weather. 6–7 p.m., outside the Natural Area Preservation Office, 3875 E. Huron River Dr. Free.

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Drop-in Knitting: Spun
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Every Sun.–Thurs. All invited to work on their knitting, crochet, weaving, and embroidery projects. 6–8 p.m. (Mon.–Thurs.) & 1–3 p.m. (Sun.), 401 N. Fourth Ave. Free. (734) 780–7867.

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“Midwestern Death Trip”: Literati Bookstore
6:30 pm
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Chicago-based writer Meaghan Garvey reads from and discusses her new memoir about road tripping around the Midwest in a blood-red Cadillac. 6:30 p.m., 124 E. Washington. Free. (734) 585–5567.

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“Comedy Cage Match”: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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Six stand-up comics split into two teams and compete across three rounds, including a celebrity roast, with the audience voting on the best sets. 7–8:30 p.m., 2350 W. Liberty. $12 in advance at heardotsay.com/events & $15 (if available) at the door.

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“That They May Be One”: Fathom Entertainment
7:00 pm
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(734) 973–8424 (Cinemark), (734) 3165500 (Emagine). Tickets $12.50 (except as noted) in advance at fathomentertainment.com/events and at the door. Cinemark (4100 Carpenter, Ypsi) & Emagine (1335 E. Michigan Ave., Saline). 

June 9–11 & 14: “That They May Be One” (Dan Johnson, 2025). Religious documentary about Christian unity. 7 p.m. (Tues.–Thurs) and 4:30 & 6:45 p.m. (Sun.). Cinemark only.

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“Top Bar Hives”: Ann Arbor Backyard Beekeepers
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Talk by Steller Apiaries (Jackson) co-owner Jessica Steller about this type of hive box that fosters a natural beekeeping approach. Q&A for new beekeepers begins at 6:30 p.m. 7–9 p.m., Matthaei Auditorium, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free; metered parking. a2b2club.org.

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Fantasy and Science Fiction/Theory Reading Group: U-M English Department
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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All age 21 & over invited to discuss (via Zoom) Remarkably Bright Creatures, Shelby Van Pelt’s quirky, wildly popular 2022 debut novel narrated by a cranky octopus. 7–9 p.m., via Zoom. Free. For questions, virtual access: [email protected].

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Huron Valley Harmonizers Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society
7:00 pm - 8:45 pm
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Every Tues. Singers of all ages and genders invited to join rehearsals of this award-winning a cappella chorus. 7–8:45 p.m., First Unitarian Universalist Church, 4001 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. Free to visitors; call ahead or check website (dues for those who join). (734) 796–7467, [email protected], hvharmonizers.org.

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Shape Note Singing: Ypsi Shape Note Group
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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June 9 & 23. All invited to join an evening of this early American form of hymn singing that uses musical notation with distinct shapes to make learning easier. Songbooks available, but singers encouraged to bring their own. No experience required. 7–9 p.m., Riverside Arts Center, Off Center Bldg., 76 N. Huron St., Ypsi. Free. (734) 480–2787, riversidearts.org/shape-note-singing-ypsilanti.

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Tuesday English Country Dance: Ann Arbor Community of Traditional Music and Dance
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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Every Tues. Historical and traditional English dancing to live music. All dances taught and prompted; no complicated steps, and no partner or experience needed. 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–$12 (students, $4; kids age 13 & under with caregiver, free). (734) 665–7704, aactmad.org/english-country.

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The Wallflowers: Live Nation
8:00 pm
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This Los Angelesbased alternative solo project of singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jakob Dylan (Bob’s son) is touring with a 6-member band to celebrate the 30th anniversary of its hit album Bringing Down the House with a full performance of the album, followed by a tribute to Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers. Dylan’s songs are known for their melodic roots-rock style and introspective, nostalgic lyrics. The band’s song “One Headlight” won 2 Grammys and was included on Rolling Stone’s list of 100 Greatest Pop Songs. Opener: Early James, an Alabama Americana singer-songwriter known for his dark, wryly humorous lyrics. 8 p.m., Michigan Theater. Tickets $51–$189 in advance at (800) 745–3000, ticketmaster.com, & (if available) at the door. marquee-arts.org/live-events.

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