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June 1, 2026

A2Zero Week: City of Ann Arbor
10:00 am - 11:30 am
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May 31–June 6. The city’s annual climate-focused week of events begins with the Ann Arbor–Dexter Run on May 31, and continues today with an Ann Arbor Bikeway Tour (10–11:30 a.m., 320 Miller), a group ride through downtown led by Human Electric Hybrids staff. 10–11:30 a.m. Free. See calendar and preregister for some events at tinyurl.com/a2zero-2026.

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Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center
12:30 pm
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Every Mon. & Thurs. Play open to all skill levels age 18+, both non-sanctioned (Mon. 12:30–3:30 p.m.) and ACBL-sanctioned (Thurs. noon–3:30 p.m.). 12:30 p.m. (Mon.) & noon (Thurs.), 1320 Baldwin. $5 (Mon.) & $9 (Thurs.); $1–$2 less for AASC members. (734) 794–6250, a2gov.org/senior, annarborbridge.com.

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“Beginner Sewing”: Ann Arbor District Library
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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Adults & teens invited to learn sewing machine basics. Led by local crafter Amber Adams-Fall. Sewing machines provided. 5:30–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.

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“Discovery of a New Nation: Native Nations and the Beginning of the United States”: Ann Arbor District Library
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Historian Heather Bruegl discusses early U.S. history from a Native American perspective. 6–7 p.m., AADL Downtown, 4th fl. Free. (734) 327–4200.

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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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Fiber Arts Drop-in: Dzanc House
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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June 1 & 15. All invited to join in crocheting, knitting, embroidering, etc. 6–9 p.m., 402 S. Huron St., Ypsi. Free. dzanchouse.org.

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Group Ride: Ann Arbor Velo Club
6:00 pm
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Every Mon. Moderate-paced 20-mile ride to Dexter and back, often with a rest stop along the way. Riders must wear a helmet and bring water and supplies to fix a flat tire. 6 p.m. (nonmembers must come 10 minutes early to sign a club waiver), Barton Nature Area, 1010 W. Huron River Dr. Free. annarborveloclub.org.

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Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company (AARC)
6:00 pm
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Every Mon., Thurs., & Sat. (different AARC locations). Runners of all abilities invited to join a 5K mapped route (Mon. & Thurs.) or either a beginner or advanced group run (Sat.). Corner Brewery (6 p.m. Mon.), 720 Norris, Ypsi.; AARC Colonnade (6 p.m. Thurs.), 901 W. Eisenhower; and AARC Traver Village (7 a.m. Sat.), 2621 Plymouth Rd. Free. annarborrunningcompany.com.

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“The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny”: Literati Bookstore Genres Book Club
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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All invited to join a discussion of Kiran Desai’s acclaimed 2025 family saga. 6:30 p.m., 124 E. Washington. Tickets $5 (can be redeemed for store credit) in advance only at literatibookstore.com. (734) 585–5567.

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Ann Arbor District Library Emerging Writers Workshop
6:30 pm - 7:45 pm
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Local editor Alex Kourvo and young adult novelist Bethany Neal share writing tips. Also, the two host a write-in session at 6:30 p.m. on June 11, and an open house for writers to connect with one another and/or work on their projects at 6:30 p.m. on June 15. 6:30–7:45 p.m., AADL Westgate. Free. (734) 327–4200.

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“Treetown Pub Sing”: Conor O’Neill’s
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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All invited to sing or listen to rousing choruses, drinking songs, sea shanties, and folk songs. Bring a song to share. No lyric sheets. Choose a song with a chorus or repeating lines so the rest of the room can easily join in. 7:30–9 p.m., 318 S. Main. Free. (734) 665–2968.

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Tartan and Thistle Scottish Country Dancers
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
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Every Mon. Learn to dance jigs, reels, and strathspeys. All dances taught. Usually with live music by Susie Lorand, Josh Burdick, and friends. 7:309:30 p.m., Pittsfield Grange, 3337 Ann ArborSaline Rd. $10 suggested donation (first-timers free). (734) 4747299, (734) 2740773.

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Comedy Show: The Blind Pig
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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Every Mon. Performances from up to 15 aspiring stand-up comics from around the state. Local comics emcee. Age 21 & up only. Free candy. 8–9:30 p.m., 208 S. First St. Free. (734) 996–8555.

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