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August 19, 2025
“RiffTrax Live: Timecop”: Fathom Entertainment
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Fathom Entertainment. (734) 973–8424 (Ann Arbor 20), (734) 316–5500 (Emagine). Tickets $12.50 (except as noted) in advance at fathomentertainment.com/events and at the door. Ann Arbor 20 (4100 Carpenter, Ypsilanti) & Emagine (1335 E. Michigan Ave., Saline), various times.
Aug. 14 & 19: “RiffTrax Live: Timecop.” Live broadcast of a “riffing” performance by former Mystery Science Theater 3000 stars Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy, and Bill Corbett, who aim their comic heckling at a screening of Peter Hyams’s cheesy 1994 Jean-Claude Van Damme vehicle. Showtimes TBA.
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U-M Museum of Natural History Planetarium & Dome Theater
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Every Tues.–Sun. Three different audiovisual planetarium shows suitable for all ages, including the new T. Rex (2 p.m.), an exploration of the iconic dinosaur’s scientific and cinematic history that contains scenes of dinosaur violence. Also, Sea Monsters (noon) follows a curious dolichorhynchops (an extinct species of marine reptile) as she travels through the most dangerous oceans in history. The Sky Tonight (1 & 3 p.m.) is an exploration of the current night sky, with tips on how to find the cardinal directions, constellations, and planets on your own. Noon, 1, 2, & 3 p.m., U-M MNH, 1105 North University. $8 at the gift shop. Limited capacity. (734) 764–0480, ummnh.org.
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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 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.). fleetfeetsemichigan.com.
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Annual Chelsea Community Fair: Chelsea Fairgrounds
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Aug. 19–23. Fair rides and concessions (Wed. & Thurs. 3–10 p.m., Fri. noon–10 p.m., Sat. 1–10 p.m.), a bingo tent, livestock shows, demolition derbies (Tues. & Wed. 7:30 p.m.), Lost Nations Rodeo (Thurs. 7:30 p.m.), truck & tractor pulls (Fri. & Sat. 7 p.m.), a fair queen contest (Fri. 7 p.m.), exhibits of baking, canning, floriculture, arts, and hobbies. The fair officially kicks off with a Children’s Parade (Tues. 5:30 p.m.) for ages 3–12 on decorated bikes & wagons or on foot from the municipal lot behind Common Grill to the fairgrounds, and ends with the Chelsea Fair Parade (Sat. 1 p.m.), which includes the high-energy Celtic-inspired Chelsea House Orchestra, and many more local favorites. Complete schedule available at chelseafair.org. 10 a.m.–10 p.m., Chelsea Fairgrounds, Old US-12 at Old Manchester Rd., Chelsea. Daily admission, $10; 5-day pass, $30 (middle & high school students and seniors 65 and older, $20; kids age 10 and under, free). Free admission for seniors age 65 and over on Thurs. before 5 p.m., for active or inactive U.S. service members with ID on Fri., and for families on Fri. from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. $5 pass for women on Fri. before 11 a.m. (734) 475–1270, [email protected], chelseafair.org.
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“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
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Every Mon.–Sun. All age 6 and 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., U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478.
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Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor City Club
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Every Fri., Tues., & Thurs. 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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“An Afternoon with the Creature Conservancy”: AADL Pittsfield
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Creature Conservancy staff display various live animals TBA. Suitable for adults and kids age 5 and up. For the safety of the animals and attendees, this event has limited seating. 2:15–3 p.m. & 3–4 p.m., AADL Pittsfield, 2359 Oak Valley. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“An Afternoon with the Creature Conservancy”: AADL Pittsfield
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Creature Conservancy staff display various live animals TBA. Suitable for adults and kids age 5 and up. For the safety of the animals and attendees, this event has limited seating. 2:15–3 p.m. & 3–4 p.m., AADL Pittsfield, 2359 Oak Valley. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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Ann Arbor Area Scrabble Club
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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. 5–9 p.m., Arbor Brewing Company Corner Brewery, 720 Norris St., Ypsilanti. Free. meetup.com/ann-arbor-scrabble-meetup. [email protected].
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“Introductory Woodcarving: Carve a Simple Bear”: Ann Arbor District Library
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Adults & teens invited to learn woodcarving basics, then carve a small bear to take home. 5:30–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“Collage and Chill”: Dzanc House
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Aug. 5 & 19. All invited to make collages. Supplies provided, but bring your own if you like. 6–8 p.m., Dzanc House, 402 S. Huron St., Ypsilanti. Free. dzanchouse.org.
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“Dog and Suds Ride”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
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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; see aabts.org. Free. (734) 678–8297.
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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 Sat., Mon., Tues., & Thurs. (different AARC locations). Runners of all abilities invited to join a beginner or advanced group run (Sat.), a 5K mapped route (Mon. & Thurs.), or an interval-based training run (Tues.). 7 a.m. (Sat.) & 6 p.m. (Tues.), AARC Downtown, 209 S. Ashley; 6 p.m. (Mon.), Corner Brewery, 720 Norris, Ypsilanti; & 6 p.m. (Thurs.), AARC Colonnade, 901 W. Eisenhower. Free. annarborrunningcompany.com.
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Touch Rugby: U-M Rugby Football Club
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Every Tues. & Thurs. All invited to play a low-contact version of rugby. Beginners welcome. 6–7:30 p.m., Riverside Park, 1000 Canal. Free. [email protected].
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“Tour de Dirt”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
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Every Tues. 20- to 35-mile ride along Chelsea-area dirt roads. See aabts.org for weather cancellations or delays. 6:15 p.m., meet at Aberdeen Bike and Outdoors, 1101 Main, Chelsea. Free. For each week’s route, email [email protected].
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“Fonseca”: Literati Bookstore
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Bestselling NYC writer Jessica Francis Kane discusses her new novel, a fictional retelling of an episode in the life of Penelope Fitzgerald when the celebrated 20th-century English novelist traveled to Mexico with her young son to pursue an inheritance claim on a silver mine. 6:30 p.m., Literati, 124 E. Washington. $30 (includes a copy of the book) in advance only at literatibookstore.com. (734) 585–5567.
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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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Tuesday Night Workouts: Ann Arbor Track Club
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Every Tues. Runners of all skill levels ages 14+ invited to participate in short, intense interval workouts. Arrive at 6:20 p.m. to warm up. 6:30 p.m., Lillie Park South, 4365 Platt Rd. (Aug. 5), & Ferry Field, 1150 S. State (Aug. 12, 19, & 26). Visitors free; $30/year membership for regular participants. Preregistration required at aatrackclub.org/interval-workouts.
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“3 Women”: 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 and 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.
Aug. 19: “3 Women” (Robert Altman, 1977). Dream-like psychological drama set in a California desert town about the twisted relationships between 3 women. Shelley Duval, Sissy Spacek, Janice Rule. 7 p.m.
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“Comedy Theme Park”: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
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Every Tues. Stand-up sets by area comics on a different theme every week. 7–8 p.m. (9–10 p.m. on Aug. 5), HSBT, 2350 W. Liberty. $15 in advance at heardotsay.com/events and $18 (if available) at the door. [email protected].
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“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”: Fathom Entertainment
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Fathom Entertainment. (734) 973–8424 (Ann Arbor 20), (734) 316–5500 (Emagine). Tickets $12.50 (except as noted) in advance at fathomentertainment.com/events and at the door. Ann Arbor 20 (4100 Carpenter, Ypsilanti) & Emagine (1335 E. Michigan Ave., Saline), various times.
Aug. 16–20: “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” (Steve Barron, 1990). Live action adaptation of the adventure comics about 4 teenage anthropomorphic turtles who battle criminals and alien invaders from their home in the NYC sewers. 1 p.m. (Fri. & Sat. only) and 7 p.m.
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“Trivia with Terry!”: Argus Farm Stop
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Aug. 5 & 19. All invited to form teams to answer wacky trivia questions from this longtime Aut Bar trivia night emcee. 7–8:30 p.m., Argus, 1200 Packard. Free; food & drink for sale. (734) 997–5448.
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French Canadian Music Session: Ann Arbor Community for Traditional Music and Dance
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All musicians invited to bring acoustic instruments to trade tunes and play the dance music of French Canada: jigs, reels, waltzes, and so-called “crooked” tunes from Quebec, Acadia, and the Métis traditions. Knowledge of French not required. 7–9 p.m., Pittsfield Twp. Bldg., Morris Hall, 6201 W. Michigan Ave. Free. aactmad.org/french-canadian-session, [email protected].
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Huron Valley Harmonizers Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society
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Every Tues. All male and female singers invited to join this rehearsal. 7–8:45 p.m., Interfaith Center, 704 Airport Blvd. Free to visitors (annual dues for those who join). tinyurl.com/hvharmonizers. [email protected], (734) 796–7467.
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Polka Jam Session: American Legion Hall
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All accordion players and other musicians invited to play polkas and waltzes and other ethnic and old-time music. 7–9 p.m., American Legion Hall, 44 Wabash St. (south off Main St.), Milan. Free. (734) 529–3903.
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Tuesday English Country Dance: Ann Arbor Community of Traditional Music and Dance
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Every Tues. Historical and traditional English dancing to live music. All dances taught and prompted; no partner or experience needed. Wear comfortable clothes and 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 (students, $4; kids age 13 and under with caregiver, free). aactmad.org/english-country, (734) 272–1866.
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Voices in Harmony
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Every Tues. Female singers invited to join a rehearsal of this local 40-member a cappella barbershop harmony chorus. The chorus holds open vocal auditions on Aug. 20, 6–9 p.m. at Greenhills School. 7–9:30 p.m., UAW Local 898, 8975 Textile, Ypsilanti. Free to visitors (dues for those who join). [email protected], (734) 765–3611.
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The Moth StorySLAM: U-M Michigan Public
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Open mic storytelling competition sponsored by the Moth, the NYC-based nonprofit storytelling organization. Ten storytellers are selected at random from among those who sign up to tell a 3- to 5-minute story on tonight’s theme “Lies.” Stories are judged by 3 people recruited from the audience. Winners compete in a semiannual GrandSLAM. Seating limited; arrive early. 7:30–9 p.m. (doors open and sign-up begins at 6:30 p.m.), the Blind Pig, 208 S. First St. Tickets $15 general admission in advance only at themoth.org beginning 3 weeks before event. [email protected].
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