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Museum Highlight Tours: U-M Museum of Natural History.
Every Sat. & Sun. 30–minute tour of the museum’s exhibits and galleries, as well as an introduction to some current U-M Biological Sciences research projects. Noon & 2 p.m., MNH, 1105 North University. Check ummnh.org for the latest Covid protocols. Free. Limited capacity. Sign up at the welcome desk. 764–0478.
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U-M Museum of Natural History Planetarium & Dome Theater.
Daily. Three different audiovisual planetarium shows suitable for all ages. Expedition Reef (12:30 p.m.) reveals the secrets of the “rainforests of the sea,” the world’s most vibrant and endangered marine ecosystems. The Sky Tonight (1:30 & 3:30 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. Tales of the Maya Skies (2:30 p.m.) immerses viewers in the wonders of Mayan science, examining how Maya scholars developed a sophisticated understanding of astronomy, architecture, and mathematics that enabled them to predict solstices, solar eclipses, weather patterns, and planetary movements. Various times, U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Check ummnh.org for the latest Covid protocols. $8. Limited capacity. 764–0478.
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“Swim to the Moon”: Epic Races.
10-km, 5-km, 1.2-mile, and half-mile open water races. Awards, medals for finishers, T-shirts, & more. Proceeds benefit North Star Reach, a camp for kids with life-threatening illnesses. 6:30 a.m. (registration opens at 5:45 a.m.) Halfmoon Lake Beach, 8725 Hankerd Rd., Dexter Twp. $85–$125 by Aug. 20 at bit.ly/2022swimtothemoon; $95–$135 on race weekend. Michigan Recreation Passport, or $12 annual park pass, required. info@epicraces.com, 531–8747.
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Dressage Shows: Waterloo Hunt Club.
Aug. 5–7 & 18–21. Competitive equine ballet by skilled horses and riders, highlighted by graceful freestyle routines set to music. No pets. Concessions. 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Waterloo Hunt Club, Glenn at Katz (west off Mount Hope Rd. from I-94 exit 150), Grass Lake. Free admission. 426–2111.
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“Rescue Reading”: Humane Society of Huron Valley.
Every Sun. (10–11:30 a.m.): “Rescue Reading”: Humane Society of Huron Valley. Kids read to adoptable animals to work on reading skills, using their own or provided books. Also, a group read-aloud and a dog meet-and-greet. For kids ages 6–11. No adults. HSHV, 3100 Cherry Hill Rd. $15. Preregistration required at tickettailor.com/events/hshv, humaneed@hshv.org.
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Annual Chelsea Community Fair: Chelsea Fairgrounds.
Aug. 21–27. 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, truck and tractor pulls, demolition derbies (Tues. & Wed. 7:30 p.m.), Lost Nations Rodeo (Thurs. 7:30 p.m.), a fair queen contest, exhibits of baking, canning, floriculture, arts and hobbies, and “Nature’s Creation of Life,” an exhibit of calves, piglets, lambs, and chicks, some likely to be born during the fair. The fair opens on Sunday with a youth horse show, but 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.). Complete schedule available at chelseafair.org. 10 a.m.—10 p.m., Chelsea Fairgrounds, Old US-12 at Old Manchester Rd., Chelsea. $10 daily admission; $30 5-day pass (middle and high school students & seniors 65 & older, $20; kids age 10 & under, free). Free admission for seniors age 65 & over on Thurs. before 5 p.m., for active or inactive U.S. service members with I.D. on Fri., and for families on Fri. from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $5 day pass for women on Fri. before 11 a.m. 475–1270 chelseafair@gmail.com, chelseafair.org.
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Native Plant Sale: Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum
Native plants provide the base of the food chain that supports our regional wildlife populations of insects, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals. Looking to fill your gardens with these fantastic plants? Join us at Matthaei Botanical Gardens August 20-21 for our Native Plant Sale! All plants have been carefully tended by the MBGNA horticulture team.
1800 N. Dixboro Rd ,Ann Arbor. https://mbgna.umich.edu/event/nps/ (734) 647-7600.Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
Native Plant Sale: U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens.
Aug. 20 & 21. Sale of native plants grown by the Matthaei horticulture team. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (Sat.) & 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Sun.), Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free admittance. mbgna.umich.edu/event/native-plant-sale, 647-7600.
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Interfaith Sunday Service: Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth
“Ancient Wisdom. Modern Times”: Jewel Heart Buddhist Center Sunday Talks.
Every Sun. Livestream talks by Jewel Heart resident spiritual advisor Demo Rinpoche, followed by a discussion facilitated by Jewel Heart staffers. Once a month, Demo Rinpoche presents a story from Jakata Tales, the Indian canon of 547 poems, dated 300 BC–400 AD, that concern the previous births of Gautama Buddha in both human and animal form. The Aug. 7 topic is “the Fledgling Quail,” a tale about the power of true speech. 11 a.m., for URL preregister at bit.ly/jeweldharmatalk. Free. 994–3387.
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“Magnificent Magnets”: U-M Natural History Museum Science Forum Demos.
Every Sat. & Sun. Hands-on 20-minute family-oriented demo exploring magnetism, magnetic fields, what magnets have to do with cell phones, and more. For age 5+. 11 a.m., Natural History Museum, 1105 North University. Free. 764–0478.
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Sunday Artisan Market.
Every Sun. Juried market of local handmade arts and crafts, now in its 31st year. 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Farmers Market Pavilion, Kerrytown. Free admission. 913–9622.
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H.A.C. Ultimate.
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. HAC-UltimateList@GoogleGroups.com, 846–9418.
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Open Board Gaming: Sylvan Factory.
Every Thurs. & Sun. All invited to play new and old board games. Noon—4 p.m. (Thurs.) & noon—6 p.m. (Sun.), Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium Blvd. Free. info@sylvanfactory.com, 929—5877. sylvanfactory.com/event-schedule.
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U-M Women’s Soccer
The U-M has exhibition games this month against Bowling Green (Aug. 6, 7 p.m.) and Virginia (Aug. 13, noon). Also, regular-season games this month against Washington State (Aug. 18, 7 p.m.) and Butler (Aug. 21, noon). U-M Soccer Stadium, 2250 S. State. $6 & $8 (groups of 10 or more, $3 per person). Exhibition games, free. 764–0247.
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Lea Alderink & Sue Gillis: Music at Sequoia Place. - CANCELLED
Performance Cancelled. 12:30–1:30 p.m., Sequoia Place gazebo patio, 1131 N. Maple. Mask and proof of Covid vaccination and booster required. Free, donations encouraged. 373–3560.
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“Creature Encounters”: The Creature Conservancy.
Every Sat. & Sun. Conservancy staffers show off some animals native to Australia (2 & 4 p.m.), including a kangaroo, a blue tongued skink, and an emu. Also, a chance to see the conservancy’s other animals and, weather permitting, an alligator presentation and feeding (3 p.m.). 1–5 p.m., Creature Conservancy, 4950 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. Mask encouraged. $12 (kids ages 2–12, $10; under age 2, free) at the door; $1 discount for advance purchase at thecreatureconservancy.org. 929–9324.
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Annual Corn Roast: Ann Arbor Ski Club.
Newcomers and members invited to this event kicking off the club’s season of trips and activities. Grilled corn, hot dogs, beer, wine, soft drinks, and preheated grills provided. Bring a dish to pass and, if you like, your own food to grill. Age 21 & over only. 1-5 p.m., Hudson Mills Metropark, 8801 North Territorial, Dexter. a2skiclub.org. $5 admission. a2skiclub@gmail.com.
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Interfaith Youthful Spirits Class for Young People: Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth
Spiritual class for young people via Zoom. Free, but donations appreciated.
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Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social: Saline Area Schools.
Traditional children’s activities and crafts including face painting, balloon animals, a Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest (1:40 p.m.), and Croquet (2 p.m.) & Bean Bag Toss (2:45 p.m.) tournaments. Also, a tour of the historic Weber-Blaess one-room schoolhouse (1:10 p.m.), reenactments of a typical day in a one-room school (1:30 & 2:50 p.m.), antique tractors, concessions, live music, and more. 1–4 p.m., Weber-Blaess Schoolhouse, 520 Woodland Dr., Saline. Free admission. 429-5922.
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“O Brother, Where Art Thou?”: Michigan Theater.
(Joel Coen, 2000). Dramatic comedy loosely based on Homer’s Odyssey set in the American South of the 1930s. With a fabulous and hugely influential old-time music score. George Clooney, John Turturro, Holly Hunter.
1:30 p.m. (Sun.) & 7:30 p.m. (Tues.). Michigan Theater. Mask and proof of vaccination (or negative Covid test within 72 hours) required for all patrons over the age of 12. Tickets $10.50 unless otherwise noted (children under 12, students, seniors age 65 & older, & U.S. veterans, $8.50; MTF members, $8) in advance online (recommended) & at the door. For updated schedule, see MichTheater.org.
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“A Fight in the Crystal Palace”: Ann Arbor District Library/Michigan Taiwanese American Organization.
Performance by the Shan Puppet Theatre, one of the only puppet troupes to perform traditional Taiwanese puppet shows in the island’s ancestral Hakka language. The program features an episode from Journey to the West, a sprawling Ming dynasty epic about a mythical Monkey King who learns the secret of immortality. Followed by a hands-on Glove Puppet Demonstration (3 p.m.). Also, AADL hosts a discussion of Hakka Culture and Shan Puppetry (see 6 Sat. listing). 2–3 p.m., AADL Downtown, 343 S. Fifth Ave. Free. 327–4200.
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“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to CCC”: Children’s Creative Center.
Aug. 17–21. Gayle Martin, Laurie Atwood, and Abby Vermeulen direct local kids in their original musical production about a boy whose mother won’t let him play in the neighborhood’s popular dodgeball games and the day when he finally gets the chance. Features musical numbers adapted from Stephen Sondheim’s A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum and other shows. The Aug. 20 performance is followed by a post-performance reception ($100 suggested donation; reservations required at ChildrensCreativeCenter.org) with food & drink from local restaurants TBA . Proceeds benefit Friends of CCC, which assists homeless and disadvantaged families with childcare costs. 7 p.m. (Wed.–Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Children’s Creative Center, 1600 Pauline (at Kay Pkwy. east of Stadium). Tickets pay what you can in advance at ChildrensCreativeCenter.org or at the door. 769–0019.
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“One Slight Hitch”: PTD Productions.
Every Wed.-Sun., Aug. 18-27. Laura Bird directs local actors in comedian Lewis Black’s wry 2013 romantic farce about a young bride-to-be whose ne’er-do-well ex-boyfriend shows up on her parent’s doorstep on her wedding day. Unaware of her engagement, his clothes dirty from a hiking adventure, the unwanted guest avails himself of the family’s laundry and wanders the house in his underwear, running into various family members with increasingly awkward, and hilarious, results. 8 p.m. (Thurs.-Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun. & Wed.), Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. Huron, Ypsilanti. Tickets $18 (students & seniors, $12; Thurs., pay what you can) in advance at ptdproductions.com and at the door. 483-7345.
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“Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Ghost Machine”: Purple Rose Theatre Company.
Every Wed.–Sun., Apr. 15–Aug. 27. Angie Kane directs the world premiere of Livonia playwright David MacGregor’s drama that imagines the Victorian sleuth, aided by Dr. Watson and Irene Adler, solving the disappearance of world-changing inventions by clients Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison. Cast: David Bendena, Caitlin Cavannaugh, Mark Colson, Sarab Kamoo, Rusty Mewha, and Paul Strobili. 3 p.m. (Wed., Thurs., & Sat.), 8 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.). Purple Rose Theatre, 137 Park St., Chelsea. Mask and proof of vaccination required. Tickets $25–51 in advance at PurpleRoseTheatre.org and by phone, and (if available) at the door. Discounts available for students, seniors, teachers, military personnel, and groups. 433–7673.
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“Vinegar 101”: Zingerman’s Delicatessen.
Zingerman’s staff discuss and offer taste samples of a variety of vinegars and share tips on how to use them in the kitchen. 2–3:30 p.m., Zingerman’s Deli, 422 Detroit St. $30. Preregistration required at zingermansdeli.com/events. delievents@zingermans.com, 663–3354.
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Farmhouse Tour: Pittsfield Township Historical Society.
Guided tour of the historic 1832 Sutherland-Wilson farmstead. 2–5 p.m., Sutherland-Wilson Farm, 797 Textile Rd. Free. pittsfieldhistory.org, info@pittsfieldhistory.org.
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Game Playtesting: Michigame Design Lab.
Aug. 7 & 21. All invited to try out new games from local board and card game designers and provide feedback. 2–6 p.m. Bløm Meadworks, 100 S. Fourth Ave. Proof of vaccination required to sit indoors; outdoor seating available. Free, but purchase of food and drink encouraged. 548–9729.
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Native Plant Sale & "Ask an Arborist": ReLeaf Michigan
Native Plant Sale & "Ask an Arborist" - Sunday August 21, 2022 from 2pm to 5pm at Guardian Tree Experts. ReLeaf Michigan is partnering with East Michigan Natives to offer native perennials for $6.50 a quart size plant. 50 varieties of plants are offered. Also "Ask an Arborist" a ReLeaf Michigan arborist will be there to answer your tree questions. Go to
https://www.releafmichigan.org/plantsale2022.html for more information
Guardian Tree Experts
158 Enterprise Dr.
Ann Arbor , MI 48103
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“How To Become a Fossil”: U-M Natural History Museum Science Forum Demos.
Every Sat. & Sun. Hands-on 20-minute family-oriented demo exploring how fossils form, what parts of animals can become fossilized, and many other fossil-related things. For age 5 and up. 3 p.m., Natural History Museum, 1105 North University. Free. 764–0478.
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"Music from Venezuela": Northside Presbyterian Church
August 21. Venezuelan composer/arranger and pianist Carlos Pérez Tabares, known for his vibrant interpretations, presents works by Venezuelan composers, including Ramón Delgado-Palacios, Teresa Carreño, Modesta Bor, Miguel Ástor, Gerry Weil, and others. Also, brief remarks about the music of Venezuela. 3 p.m., Northside Presbyterian Church, 1679 Broadway. Free (donations encouraged). (646) 500-1896.
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Blue LLama’s First: Piano Karaoke Night With Ear Candy!: Blue LLama Jazz Club
Join us for the first Ear Candy! Piano Karaoke at Blue LLama Jazz Club featuring: Jesse Morgan on piano and host Shelly Smith.
314 S. Main St ,Ann Arbor. Pre-Pay Cover at opentable.com $10. hello@bluellamaclub.com bluellamaclub.com 734-372-3200.Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
P.O.R.K. - Phil Ogilvie's Rhythm Kings: Zal Gaz Grotto
10-piece early big band led by Chris Smith, specializing in music of the 20s and 30s. Jelly Roll Morton, King Oliver, Duke Ellington and other jazz legends are prominent in their repertoire. For listening or dancing. 5-8pm. $10 cover (cash).
2070 W. Stadium Blvd ,Ann Arbor. cash at the door $10. cdsmith68@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/porkjazz 248-446-0403.Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
Ann Arbor Go Club.
Every Sun. Players of all skill levels invited to play this challenging strategy board game in person. Game materials provided. 5:30 p.m. until whenever, Bill’s Beer Garden, 218 S. Ashley St., or Conor O’Neill’s, 318 Main St. Check Facebook page bit.ly/annarborgo or email Drew at dwright8182@hotmail.com before coming. Free.
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“Commander Pods”: Sylvan Factory.
Every Sat. All invited to play the trading card game Magic: The Gathering in casual commander pods (groups of 4 players). 6–10 p.m., Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium Blvd. Free. info@sylvanfactory.com, 929–5877. sylvanfactory.com/event-schedule.
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Ann Arbor Morris.
Every Sun. All invited to try this boisterous, jingly English ceremonial dance thought to be descended from the 15th-century Spanish moresca. Wear athletic shoes. 6–8 p.m., Ann Arbor Farmers Market, 315 Detroit St. Free. Email a2morris@umich.edu or check annarbormorris.org in advance to confirm. 717–1569.
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“Sunday Evening Game Night”: Ann Arbor Adventure Club.
Every Sun. An evening of playing popular board games online. You help decide which game to play at the beginning of the night. Have a pencil and paper handy. 7 p.m., for URL email burrbarr7@hotmail.com. Free.
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“God Kinda Looks Like Tupac”: Theatre Nova.
Every Thurs.–Sun., July 29–Aug. 21. Vincent Ford Jr. directs the premier of U-M playwriting lecturer Emilio Rodriguez’s comic exploration of political correctness, societal expectations, and code-switching. When a black high school student creates an unconventional portrait of God for a student art exhibit, her white and Latina teachers have a variety of reactions, to funny and deep effect. 8 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Theatre Nova, 410 W. Huron St. Mask & proof of vaccination (or negative Covid test within past 48 hours). Tickets $22 in advance at theatre-nova.ticketleap.com & at the door. 635–8450.
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“The UnClub'': The Theater Shop.
Every Sun. Performances by aspiring and experienced comics from former Tonight Show staff writer Chili Challis’s comedy dojo. Emcee is Mark Sweetman. 8 p.m. The Ypsi Alehouse, 124 Pearl St., #100, Ypsilanti. Mask and vaccination encouraged. Free. facebook.com/thetheatershop.
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