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Events in August 2025
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August 26, 2025
“Montana Mavericks”: 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. 26 & 27: “Montana Mavericks” (Annie Bradley, 2025). Romance about an NYC writer who inherits a family ranch in Montana and falls for a charming cowboy veterinarian. 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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“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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Babies & Brews at Bløm: Bløm
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Look, we’ve been the parents of an itty bitty and a toddler trying to figure out where we could take them to relax, meet other humans, and not feel like we were constantly chasing. The first few years can be isolating, but it doesn’t have to be! This is a community space, and that includes the youngest members. So we’re doubling down with a weekly time for the parent, cool uncle, craft beer gramma, or any other caregiver to come hang for a bit.
Food, bevvies and N/A options available for purchase.
100 S 4th Ave Suite 110 ,Ann Arbor. Free. https://www.drinkblom.com/events/2025-babies-brews-aug26Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
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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Figure Drawing Drop-In Open Studio: Ann Arbor Art Center
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Aug. 23 & 26. Artists age 16 and up (Sat.) or 18 and up (Tues.) at all skill levels invited to bring their drawing supplies and draw a clothed (Sat.) or nude (Tues.) model. No instruction given. Easels, drawing horses, and newsprint available to use. 1–4 p.m. (Sat.) & 5–8 p.m. (Tues.), Ann Arbor Art Center Studio 301, 117 W. Liberty. $15 (members, $10) at the front desk only. Space is limited; no preregistration and no admission during the last hour. (734) 994–8004.
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“Boards & Board Games”: Zingerman’s Deli
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All invited to play popular board and card games. 6–8:30 p.m., Zingerman’s Deli, 422 Detroit St. $10 ($25 includes a cheeseboard). Preregistration required at zingermansdeli.com/events. (734) 663–3354.
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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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“Destroy This House”: Ann Arbor District Library/Literati Bookstore
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McSweeney’s publisher & executive director Amanda Uhle is joined by Ann Arbor-bred writer and FOUND Magazine creator Davy Rothbart to discuss her new book, a tender and hilarious memoir chronicling the challenges of growing up with a desperately scheming father and a mother plagued by an acute hoarding disorder. Signing. 6:30–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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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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“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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“Ponyo”: 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. 24–27: “Ponyo” (Hayao Miyazaki, 2008). Dubbed (Sat., Sun., & Wed.) and subtitled (Mon. & Tues.) screenings of this anime fantasy about a young boy who develops a relationship with a goldfish princess who longs to become human. 4 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.) and 7 p.m. (Sun.–Wed.).
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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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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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German Speakers Round Table
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Aug. 12 & 26. All German speakers, native or non-native, invited for conversation. 7:30 p.m., Grizzly Peak Brewing Company, 120 W. Washington. Free admission. (734) 358–1845.
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