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August 25, 2022
U-M Men’s Soccer
The U-M has games this month against Duquesne (Aug. 25, TBA) and Gonzaga (Aug. 28, 1 p.m.). U-M Soccer Stadium, 2250 S. State. $6 & $8 (groups of 10 or more, $3 each). 764-0247.
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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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“Fall Migration in Nichols Arboretum”: Washtenaw Audubon Society.
Every Thurs., Aug. 25—Oct. 27. WAS members lead a hike through the Arb to look for fall warblers and other southbound migrants, many of which are in their 1st-year plumage. 8—11 a.m., meet in the cul-de-sac at the end of Riverview (off Geddes near the east end of Dow Field). Free. Washtenawaudubon.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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Mah-jongg: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
Mah-jongg (Thurs. 10 a.m.–noon) in person at 2401 Plymouth Rd. 998–9353.
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“Little Paws Story Time”: Humane Society of Huron Valley.
Stories, crafts, finger plays, and interaction with adoptable cats and dogs. For kids ages 2–5, accompanied by an adult. HSHV, 3100 Cherry Hill Rd. $5 per kid (babies under age 1, free). Preregistration required at tickettailor.com/events/hshv, humaneed@hshv.org.
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Preschool Storytimes: Ann Arbor District Library.
Every Mon.–Fri. (except Aug. 1): Preschool Storytimes: Ann Arbor District Library. Half hour program of stories and songs for kids ages 2—5 (with caregiver). Mon. 10:30 a.m. (Pittsfield), Tues. 11 a.m. (Downtown), Wed. 10:30 a.m. (Malletts Creek), Thurs. 11 a.m. (Traverwood), Fri. 1 p.m. (Westgate). Free. 327–4200.
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“Sonic Lunch”: Bank of
Every Thurs. (except July 21), June 2–Aug. 25. Musical entertainment by local and area performers. Today: Lawrence. The NYC-bred sibling duo of Clyde and Gracie Lawrence performs high-energy keyboard-driven pop-soul originals influenced by Stevie Wonder, Randy Newman, and Aretha Franklin. Opener: Djangophonique, a local jazz quartet led by guitarist Andrew Brown that plays in the style of gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt’s 1930s Parisian swing. 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., Liberty Plaza, E. Liberty at South Division. Free. soniclunch.com, 662–1600.
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ACBL-sanctioned Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center.
Thursdays noon–3:30 p.m. $9; members, $8. Ann Arbor Senior Center (1320 Baldwin Ave., 794–6250). Check meeting status before coming.
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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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“Pom-Pom Party Time!”: Ann Arbor District Library.
AADL staffers show adults and kids age 5 & up how to make and decorate pom-poms of all colors and sizes. Materials provided. 1 p.m., AADL Pittsfield, 2359 Oak Valley. Free. 327–4200.
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Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor City Club.
Every Tues., Thurs., & Fri. All invited to play ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge (Fri., Tues.), or a 499er game (Thurs.). 1–4 p.m. or so (arrive by 12:50 p.m.), City Club, 1830 Washtenaw Ave. $6 per person. If you plan to come without a partner, email kahanae@yahoo.net or ronmeade@comcast.net beforehand.
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Wise Guys: Conversations for Men: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
Wise Guys: Conversations for Men (Thurs. 1–2:30 p.m.) via Zoom. U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program. Free. Events are either in person at 2401 Plymouth Rd., or via Zoom. For Zoom links see calendar at bit.ly/UMTurnerCal. 998–9353.
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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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U-M Clements Library Tour.
Aug. 2 & 24-26. Hour-long docent-led tour of the Clements’s early American history collection featuring Benjamin West’s iconic painting The Death of General Wolfe, a Revolutionary War-era trunk that once housed British commander-in-chief Thomas Gage’s papers, the student-curated exhibit Navigating Disability in 19th-Century America, and more. 4:15 p.m., Clements Library, 909 South University. Free, preregistration required at myumi.ch/Aw9Zb. 649–3370.
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“Intro to Fly Tying”: Ann Arbor District Library.
Hands-on workshop, led by Trout Unlimited Ann Arbor Chapter members, on how to use synthetic materials to create realistic insect lures. 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown Secret Lab. Free. 327-4200.
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“Repairsday Thursday”: All Hands Active.
Every Thurs. All invited to drop in with broken electronics, furniture, toys, and any other odd item for AHA members to try to repair and offer advice. Repairs not guaranteed. Livestream also available at MeetUp.com/AllHandsActive/events. 6–8 p.m., All Hands Active, basement of 255 E. Liberty, ste. 225. Free; donations welcome. Mask required. info@AllHandsActive.org.
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Battletech: Classic: Sylvan Factory.
Every Tues. & Thurs. All invited to play this fast-paced tabletop miniatures war game. No experience or materials needed. 6–9 p.m., Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium Blvd. Free. info@sylvanfactory.com, 929–5877. sylvanfactory.com/event-schedule.
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Long COVID and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Fundraiser: The Music of Glenn Tucker: Blue LLama
This is a concert of music written by local jazz musician Glenn Tucker, who was forced into retirement at 28 in 2018 by severe myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), a harrowing disease the medical field has long neglected. Two recent studies found that half of Long COVID cases —those experiencing complications following a COVID infection—are actually COVID-onset ME. Another study estimates there are nationally 22 million Long COVID cases and 669,000 in Michigan alone. This concert, which will include a free livestream, aims to raise awareness for Long COVID and ME, and to raise money for the COVID-19 Longhauler Advocacy Project, which seeks, among other things, to provide financial assistance to Longhaulers struggling financially—particularly single parents who have yet to be approved for disability—and to advocate for patient-led research. While Glenn is unable to attend this concert, he has hand-picked musicians with whom he has collaborated extensively--saxophonists Rafael Leafar, Jake Shadik, guitarist Ralph Tope, pianist Rick Roe, bassists Kurt Krahnke and Jeff Pedraz, and drummers Nick Collins, Jesse Kramer, Jonathan Barahal Taylor, and Alex White--and curated a set list of music composed between 2008 and 2016, which includes uplifting music from his albums Determination and Abundances, which he completed in the early years of his illness. $20 cover, all of which will go to the COVID-19 Longhauler Advocacy Project. Further donations encouraged Venmo @C19LAP, subject “Blue LLama.” Livestream at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-26J8X5YMnNZk60WY8mYMw
314 S Main St ,Ann Arbor, MI 48104. $20. www.bluellamaclub.com , www.longhauler-advocacy.orgAdd this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
The Music of Glenn Tucker: Fundraiser for Long Covid & M.E.: Blue LLama Jazz Club
After countless challenges with the COVID-19 health crisis, the Blue LLama Jazz Club is committed to supporting the local community by raising funds and awareness for those affected by LONG COVID and COVID-onest ME. We are pleased to present Glenn Tucker’s music with this stellar lineup of creative and hard working musicians.
314 S. Main St ,Ann Arbor. Pre-Pay Cover at opentable.com $20. hello@bluellamaclub.com bluellamaclub.com 734-372-3200.Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
Thursday Night Music Series: A2 Summer Streets (Main Street Area Association).
Every Thurs., June 2–Aug. 25. Local musicians perform throughout the Main St. area. Alcoholic beverages may be carried in designated containers within district boundaries. Portable food available from local restaurants. Rain cancels. Tonight: young Detroit-area jazz singer-composer Olivia Van Goor (Main St. & William St. stage), the Detroit alt-pop-rock band Art of Conversation (Main St. & Liberty St. stage), emotionally direct pop-folk and pop-rock sung in a rich alto by local singer-songwriter Abigail Stauffer (Washington St. & Main St. stage), the renowned touring student fiddle ensemble Saline Fiddlers Philharmonic (Bløm Meadworks, 100 S. Fourth Ave.), and the local barbershop-style chorus Huron Valley Harmonizers (roving the Main St. area). 7–9 p.m., Main St. area, Free. mainstreetannarbor.org/a2-summer-streets.
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“National Theatre Live: No Man's Land”: Michigan Theater.
Live broadcast of the National Theatre (London) production of Harold Pinter’s 1974 play about power, existence, and aging. Directed by Sean Mathias. Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart.
7:30 p.m. Mask and proof of vaccination (or negative Covid test within 72 hours) required for all patrons over the age of 12. Tickets $22 ($18 UMS members). For updated schedule, see MichTheater.org.
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Comedy Jamm: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase.
Aug. 11 & 25. Performances by up to 12 aspiring area stand-up comics. Alcohol is served. 7:30 p.m. (doors open 6:45), Comedy Showcase, 212 S. Fourth Ave. $5 in advance at aacomedy.com (recommended) and at the door. 996–9080.
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Pub Quiz: Conor O’Neill’s Irish Pub.
Every Thurs. Local high school English teacher Barry Aherne throws out questions for anyone to answer at this popular weekly trivia fest. Come with a team (up to 6 people). Prizes. 7:30 p.m. or so, Conor O’Neill’s, 318 S. Main. $5 team fee that goes to the winning team. 665–2968.
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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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Dance Showcase: Shape // Matter.
Aug. 25 & 26. Outdoor tap, tango, and modern dance performances by regional dance troupes, including Suttle Dance, Detroit Tap Repertory, Megan Bascom, and Jenna Spinei & Brett Campione. 8 p.m., Liberty Plaza, E. Liberty at S. Division. Free. shapemattershowcas.wixsite.com, (510) 910–1764.
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German Conversation.
Every Tues. & Thurs. All German speakers, native or non-native, invited for conversation with either or both of 2 long-running groups, the German Speakers Round Table (7:30 p.m. Tues.), and the A2 Stammtisch (8 p.m. Thurs.). Various times, Grizzly Peak Brewing Company, 120 W. Washington. Free admission. 812–6375 (Tues.). Preregistration for Thurs. A2 Stammtisch requested at heerdeolind@yahoo.com.
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