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August 31, 2025
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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We Rock The Spectrum One Year Anniversary Party: We Rock The Spectrum- Ann Arbor
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We Rock The Spectrum - Ann Arbor is Turning ONE!
This feels like a HUGE milestone — and we want to celebrate with YOU.
This journey hasn’t been easy, but it has been filled with purpose, passion, and community. And that’s all because of YOU — our amazing We Rock families who have shown up, spread the word, and helped us grow.
So join us on Sunday, August 31st from 9:30 AM – 4 PM for a SPECIAL BOGO Open Play to celebrate our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY!
We'll have cake and light snacks and our talented and awesome staff will be doing balloon animals and face painting!
Hope to see you there!
4370 Varsity Dr ,Ann Arbor. Purchases Open Play Passes At Front Desk $18 for 2 kids. [email protected] https://werockthespectrumannarbor.com/ 734-623-9422.Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
“Pop-Up Makerspace”: Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
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Every Sat. & Sun. All invited to drop in and try a hands-on engineering or garden design activity. 10 a.m.–noon & 2–4 p.m., AAHOM, 220 E. Ann. $16 museum admission (babies under 2, free). discoverscienceandnature.org/aahom, (734) 995–9439.
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2025 Saline Community Fair
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Aug. 27–31. Old-fashioned community fair featuring agricultural and craft exhibits, carnival rides every day (open at 4 p.m. weekdays, 1 p.m. weekends), and a variety of special events, including a dog of the year contest (winners announced Aug. 29, 5:30 p.m.), touch a truck (Aug. 28, 10 a.m.), a talent show (Aug. 29, 6:30 p.m.), a rodeo (Aug. 29, 7 p.m.), the USA Auto Cross Championship Derby (Aug. 31, 7 p.m.), livestock shows and auctions, tractor and draft horse pulls, a reptile show, a euchre tournament, and more. Live music includes popular Michigan-based a cappella comedy & music quartet Three Men and a Tenor (Aug. 30, 6 p.m.), renowned touring student fiddle ensemble the Saline Fiddlers Philharmonic (Aug. 30, 5 p.m.), and more TBA. For a complete schedule see salinefair.org/fair-dates. 10 a.m.–10 p.m., 10 a.m.–9 p.m. (Sun.), Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. $5 (Wed.) & $10 (Thurs.–Sun.). Ride armbands $22–$25. (734) 649–7814.
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Ypsi Flea Market
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Show and sale of vintage items ranging from the early 1930s to the 1990s, featuring everything from clothing, jewelry, furniture, records, and more. Concessions. 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Ypsilanti Freighthouse, 100 Market Pl., Ypsilanti. Free admission & parking. facebook.com/ypsifleaswap, [email protected].
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“Elemental Ecstatic Dance”: Our Play Ground
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Every Sun. Dancers of all ages and abilities invited for free-form dancing. Flow toys, hula hoops, and other props provided. Wear loose clothes, barefoot or stockinged feet. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. A2 Yoga, 2030 Commerce Blvd. $20 (age 13 and under, free) cash or Venmo (@andjru) at the door only. [email protected]. bit.ly/ecstatic-dance-a2.
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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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Sunday Artisan Market
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Every Sun. through Dec. 21. Juried market of local handmade arts and crafts, now in its 34th year. 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Farmers Market Pavilion, Kerrytown. Free admission. (734) 913–9622.
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H.A.C. Ultimate
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Every Sun. All invited to a relaxed pickup game of this spirited team sport played with a flying disc. Note: Overly competitive players are politely asked to leave. 11:15 a.m., Fuller Park, just west of the pool & parking lot (or occasionally across the street). Free. [email protected], (734) 846–9418.
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“Creature Encounters”: The Creature Conservancy
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Every Sat. & Sun. Conservancy staffers show off some desert animals (1 & 4 p.m.), including a kangaroo, a black-throated monitor, and a baby emu. Also, an animal keeper talk about the leopard tortoise (2 & 3 p.m.), and a chance to see the conservancy’s other animals. Noon–5 p.m., Creature Conservancy, 4950 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. $15 (kids ages 2–12, $13; under age 2, free) cash or credit at the door only (no longer available online). (734) 929–9324. thecreatureconservancy.org.
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Critter House Open Hours: Leslie Science & Nature Center
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Every Sat. & Sun. A chance to view LSNC birds of prey and its Critter House animals, which include frogs, turtles, snakes, and other species native to Michigan. Noon–3 p.m., LSNC, 1831 Traver. $5 suggested donation. lesliesnc.org, (734) 997–1553.
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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. [email protected].
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Open Board Games: Sylvan Factory
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Every Sun. All invited to play one of a wide variety of board games in a casual, friendly atmosphere. Instruction provided. Also, on Aug. 3, game playtesting with Michigame Design Lab (2 p.m.), during which players are invited to try out new board and card games from local designers Bruce Bielawa & Joe Hopkins and provide feedback. Noon–6 p.m., Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium. Free. [email protected].
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All-Ages Mario Kart Tournament: Ann Arbor District Library
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Adults and kids age 8 and up invited to compete in a tournament format of this popular Nintendo Switch video game. Participants may bring their own Switch handheld console or borrow one from the library. 1–4 p.m., AADL Downtown, 4th fl. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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Collage Making: Ann Arbor District Library
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A chance for adults and kids age 5 and up to make collages out of old magazines. 1–3 p.m., AADL Westgate, 2503 Jackson Ave. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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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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U-M Women’s Soccer
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Exhibition game vs. Pittsburgh. The U-M has regular season home games this month against Detroit Mercy (Aug. 17, 1 p.m.) and WMU (Aug. 31, 1 p.m.). 1 p.m., U-M Soccer Stadium, 2250 S. State. $6 & $8 (groups of 10 or more, $3 per person; kids 5 & under, free). Exhibition games, free. (734) 764–0247, mgoblue.com.
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“Barbie”: State Theatre
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State Theatre. Film screenings every Wed.–Sun. Tickets $10.50 unless otherwise noted (children under 12, students, seniors age 65 and older, & U.S. veterans, $8.50; MTF members, $8) in advance online (recommended) & at the door. (734) 668–8397. For updated schedule, see marquee-arts.org/calendar.
Aug. 29, 30, 31 & Sept. 1: “Barbie” (Greta Gerwig, 2023). Fantasy comedy based on the iconic Mattel dolls in which Barbie, expelled from Barbieland for being less than perfect, sets off to find happiness in the real world. FREE for students with valid ID, but reservation required at marquee-arts.org/calendar. 7 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 1:30 p.m. (Sun. & Mon.).
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“Barbie”: State Theatre
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State Theatre. Film screenings every Wed.–Sun. Tickets $10.50 unless otherwise noted (children under 12, students, seniors age 65 and older, & U.S. veterans, $8.50; MTF members, $8) in advance online (recommended) & at the door. (734) 668–8397. For updated schedule, see marquee-arts.org/calendar.
Aug. 29, 30, 31 & Sept. 1: “Barbie” (Greta Gerwig, 2023). Fantasy comedy based on the iconic Mattel dolls in which Barbie, expelled from Barbieland for being less than perfect, sets off to find happiness in the real world. FREE for students with valid ID, but reservation required at marquee-arts.org/calendar. 7 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 1:30 p.m. (Sun. & Mon.).
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“Casablanca”: 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. 29, 30, 31, & Sept. 1: “Casablanca” (Michael Curtiz, 1942). Annual return-to-school screening of this classic drama about a pair of star-crossed lovers in North Africa during WWII. Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman. FREE for students with valid ID, but reservation required at marquee-arts.org/calendar. 7 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 1:30 p.m. (Sun. & Mon.).
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“Casablanca”: 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. 29, 30, 31, & Sept. 1: “Casablanca” (Michael Curtiz, 1942). Annual return-to-school screening of this classic drama about a pair of star-crossed lovers in North Africa during WWII. Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman. FREE for students with valid ID, but reservation required at marquee-arts.org/calendar. 7 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 1:30 p.m. (Sun. & Mon.).
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“Bert and Trixie Visit the Vet”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
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Every Wed.–Sun., June 20–Aug. 31. Rhiannon Ragland directs the premiere of Michigan actor-playwright Matt Letscher’s comedy about 4 pets in a veterinarian’s waiting room who plan an escape when they begin to suspect one of them is in danger. Adult language and subject matter. 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), 3 p.m. (Sat., Wed., & Thurs.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.). Purple Rose Theatre, 137 Park St., Chelsea. Tickets $45.15 in advance at purplerosetheatre.org and (734) 433–7673, and (if available) at the door. Discounts available.
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“Pop-Up Makerspace”: Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
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Every Sat. & Sun. All invited to drop in and try a hands-on engineering or garden design activity. 10 a.m.–noon & 2–4 p.m., AAHOM, 220 E. Ann. $16 museum admission (babies under 2, free). discoverscienceandnature.org/aahom, (734) 995–9439.
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“Wicked”: Ann Arbor District Library
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Occasional free screenings in the Downtown Branch lower level program rm., and other locations as noted. (734) 327–4200.
Aug. 31: “Wicked” (Jon M. Chu, 2024). Film adaptation of Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman’s hit 2003 stage musical about the lives of 2 witches before Dorothy’s arrival in the land of Oz. A prequel to L. Frank Baum’s 1900 novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The lyrics to the songs are shown on screen so the audience can sing along. 2 p.m.
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“Decorative Hand Lettering”: Ann Arbor District Library
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All invited to practice 4 different styles of hand lettering, then decorate a bullet journal, poster, comics, grocery list, or letters to a friend. 3–4 p.m., AADL Pittsfield, 2359 Oak Valley. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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Music Open Mic & Concert: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
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Performances by local folk singer-guitarist Steff Kayser and the harmonica & guitar folk duo Ban(ne)d CiaoDiPao. Followed by an open mic, with performers chosen randomly from those who sign up from 2–3 p.m. At 5:30 p.m., local singer-songwriter Milan Seth performs adult contemporary originals with his band, Seth. 3–6 p.m., HSBT, 2350 W. Liberty. Free, donations to UNICEF accepted. [email protected].
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Awards Night: Professional Youth Theatre of Michigan
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Fundraising dinner with an awards ceremony. Local young actors perform scenes and songs from the company’s 2024-2025 season shows. 5–8 p.m., Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. Huron St., Ypsilanti. Tickets $35–$55 in advance only at pytmi.square.site/home, [email protected].
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Ann Arbor Go Club
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Every Sun. Players of all skill levels invited to play this challenging strategy board game. Game materials provided. 5:45 p.m. until whenever, Conor O’Neills, 318 S. Main. Free. For more info, email Drew at [email protected] or check tinyurl.com/a2goclub.
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Ballroom Dance Club at the U-M
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Every Sun. (except Aug. 17). Ballroom dancing to recorded music, including foxtrots, waltzes, cha-chas, rumbas, tangos, swing, and more. No partner necessary. Preceded at 6 p.m. by beginning lessons and practice. 7–9 p.m., Michigan Union Ballroom. $5 ($10 includes lessons). (734) 763–6984.
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