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June 22, 2023
“Learning and Teaching by Gardening”: Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission
Every Thurs. All invited to join WCPARC horticulturalist Mary Robinson to learn gardening skills by doing some gardening in the park. Bring a water bottle. Snacks, water, and gloves provided. 9:30–11:30 a.m., County Farm Park, 2230 Platt Rd. Free. Preregistration required at bit.ly/wcprc-vol-2023 (activity #VOL852400). bertrandm@washtenaw.org.
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Flower Arranging: Pittsfield Township Senior Center
Pittsfield Township Senior Center (701 W. Ellsworth, 822–2120). Weekly activities. Free (except as noted). Check meeting status before coming. bit.ly/pittsfield-senior. Rise and Shine Exercise (Mon. & Fri. 9–10 a.m.). Coffee & Conversation (Mon. 9–10 a.m.). Open Cards and Games (Mon. 1–3 p.m.). Mah-jongg (Tues. 10–11:45 a.m.). Euchre (Tues. 1–3:30 p.m.). Watercolor Painting (Wed. 10–11:30 a.m.). Book Club (Wed., June 7, 10:30–11:30 a.m.). Investment Club (Wed., June 7 & 21, 2:30 p.m.). Flower Arranging (Thurs. 9:30–11:30 a.m.). Crafting Crew (Fri. 10-11:30 a.m.). Bridge (Fri. 12:30-3:30 p.m., except June 30).
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“Little Trees, Big Impact: 10th Anniversary Celebration”: Ann Arbor Bonsai Society
June 1–30. Month-long celebration of the Matthaei Bonsai Garden’s 10th year, with themed weeks, pop-up pruning demos in the garden, family-friendly activities, and workshops for all levels (June 17 & 18, see website for information). June 17 (1–4 p.m.): Bonsai Expert Demonstrations. Well-known Japanese Satsuki experts Hiroharu Kobayashi and Yoichi Fukudan demonstrate their work with hearty Satsuki azaleas on the Matthaei commons. June 24 (10 a.m.–noon): Basics of Bonsai for Families. Kids ages 7–14 invited with their families to explore the bonsai collection, learn about the art, and practice some simple techniques themselves. Preregistration required. June 25 (12:30–2 p.m.): Bonsai Stories for Families. Kids ages 7–14 invited with their families to write and illustrate stories inspired by the bonsai collection. $8/kid, preregistration required. Various dates and times, U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free; metered parking. mbgna.umich.edu/little-trees-big-impact-event.
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Hot Days, Cool Art Exhibit & Sale: The PARC Art Gallery
The PARC Art Gallery connects the public with local SE Michigan artists. It is a gallery created by artists for artists and the community. This current show shares the eclectic work of 28 artists and showcases 54 pieces. The art ranges from realism, abstract, expressionism, fine art photography, pottery and more. Through August 15. The gallery is open 7 days a week from 10am to 9pm. There are special hours during a holiday.
Come and visit the gallery, stroll through the wonderful works of art and, if you fall in love, purchase something beautiful for your home.
The best entrance to see the show is via the main parking lot entrance (Door 24/Activities Entrance). The hallway to the left of this entrance is the gallery space.
PARC Gallery, 650 Church St., Plymouth. https://www.plymouthparc.com/parc-art-gallery/
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Mah-jongg: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
Every Thurs. 10 a.m.–noon, 2401 Plymouth Rd. Free. 998–9353, tswp.info@umich.edu.
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“Little Paws Story Time”: HSHV
Stories, crafts, finger plays, and interaction with adoptable cats and dogs. Also, a chance to make a toy or treat for the animals. For kids ages 2–5, accompanied by an adult. $5 (babies under age 1, free). HSHV. $5 per kid. humaneed@hshv.org.
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“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
Every Tues.–Sun. All age 6 & 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. Schedule subject to change. 11 a.m.–3 p.m., MNH, 1105 North University. Free. 764–0478.
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Preschool Storytimes: AADL
Every Mon.–Fri. (different times). Half-hour program of stories and songs for kids ages 2–5 (with caregiver). Pittsfield (Mon. 10:30 a.m. & Thurs. 11 a.m.), Downtown (Tues. 11 a.m.), Malletts Creek (Tues. 11 a.m. & Wed. 10:30 a.m.), Traverwood & Pittsfield (Thurs. 11 a.m.), and Westgate (Fri. 1 p.m.).
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“Sonic Lunch”: Bank of Ann Arbor
See 1 Thursday. Today: Madison Cunningham, an acclaimed young pop-folk Americana singer-songwriter whose Grammy-nominated debut, Who Are You Now, demonstrates a talent for Joni Mitchell–style open tunings, tight funk grooves, and complex rhythms. Opener: Michigan-born, L.A.-based country rock singer-songwriter Anna Ash. 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
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“Comic Contest Drop-In Session”: AADL
Kids in grades 3–8 invited to prepare for the upcoming Comic Contest (see aadl.org/kidscomiccontest) by working on their comic and sharing it with others. Malletts Creek (June 22) & Pittsfield (June 29).
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“Jellyfish Friendship Bracelets”: Ann Arbor District Library
All invited to learn how to use a wheel to make these colorful woven accessories. 1–2 p.m., AADL Traverwood, 3333 Traverwood Dr. Free. 327–4200.
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"Wise Guys: Conversations for Men": U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
Every Thurs. Via Zoom. For link see calendar at bit.ly/UMTurnerCal. 1-2:30 p.m. Free. 998–9353, tswp.info@umich.edu.
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70th Annual Summer Carnival: Ann Arbor Jaycees
June 21–25. Carnival games and rides. Concessions. 4–8 p.m. (Wed.–Fri.) & noon–8 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.), Pioneer High School parking lot, 601 W. Stadium at S. Main. Wristbands for multiple rides $30 at the door; individual game & ride tickets available; $10 minimum purchase to enter. No entry 1 hour before close. No re-entry or unaccompanied minors. skerbeck.com/events/254, a2jaycees.org, info@a2jaycees.org.
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“Top of the Park”: Ann Arbor Summer Festival
See 9 Friday. Tonight in the Kidzone: Clonlara school staff lead a notebook-making workshop (5 p.m.). On the Power Center Lawn: Barre fitness class (5:30 p.m.) with Barre Code Ann Arbor instructors. In the Annex tent: Still Life Shadow Puppetry with local puppeteer Matt Sandbank. On the O&W Grove Stage: Ypsilanti indie folk-rock singer-songwriter Chris DuPont (5 p.m.). On the Rackham Stage: Corndaddy (7 p.m.), an early 70s-style country-rock filtered through the influences of bluegrass, power pop, and British Invasion bombast, and Pajamas (8:30 p.m.), a local funk-rock jam quartet. The music is followed at 10 p.m. by a screening of Ghostbusters, Ivan Reitman’s 1984 comedy classic about a team of scientists waging a high-tech battle against various paranormal phenomena. 5 p.m.–midnight.
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“Intro to 3D Printing”: Ann Arbor District Library
An introduction to the basics of 3D printing. Participants can print a small item to take home. 5:30–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown. Free. 327–4200.
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“D & D Adventures”: Sylvan Factory
Every Thurs., Fri., & Sun. All age 16+ invited to play Dungeons & Dragons role-playing games. 6–10 p.m. (Thurs.), 6–9 p.m. (Fri.), & 1–6 p.m. (Sun.). Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium Blvd. $10. Preregistration recommended. info@sylvanfactory.com, 929–5877.
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“Repairsday Thursday”: All Hands Active
Every Thurs. All invited to drop in with broken electronics, furniture, toys, and any other item for AHA members to try to repair and offer advice. Repairs not guaranteed. Extended hours (5:30–9 p.m.) on June 8 during A2Zero Week. 6–8 p.m., All Hands Active, basement of 255 E. Liberty, ste. 225. Livestream available at MeetUp.com/AllHandsActive/events. Free; donations welcome. Mask recommended. info@AllHandsActive.org.
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Ann Arbor Group Runs: Fleet Feet
Every Sat., Mon., & Thurs. Runners of all abilities invited to join a run of 3–5 miles along varying routes from different Fleet Feet locations. Rain or shine. 8 a.m. (Sat.) & 6 p.m. (Thurs.) 5700 Jackson Rd., & 6 p.m. (Mon.), 123 E. Liberty. Free. 929–9022 (Sat.), 769–5016 (Mon.).
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Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company
Every Thurs., Sat., Mon., & Tues. (different AARC locations). Runners of all abilities invited to join a 5km mapped route (Mon. & Thurs.), an advanced or beginner group run (Sat.), or an interval-based training run (Tues.). 6 p.m. (Mon., Tues., & Thurs.) & 7 a.m. (Sat.), AARC Colonnade (Thurs.), 901 W. Eisenhower; AARC Downtown (Sat. & Tues.), 209 S. Ashley; AARC Traver Village (Mon.), 2621 Plymouth Rd.; Free. Annarborrunningcompany.com.
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Randy Napoleon Quartet: Blue LLama Jazz Club
Known as a forward-thinking musician with a passion for the jazz tradition, guitarist Randy Napoleon is currently touring as a leader after twenty years of road apprenticeship with some of the most celebrated musicians and groups of our time.
Napoleon cut his teeth touring with pianist Benny Green, The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, Michael Bublé, and a thirteen year tenure with Freddy Cole. He has also performed with artists across the jazz spectrum such as Bill Charlap, Natalie Cole, Monty Alexander, Rodney Whitaker and John Pizzarelli.
Napoleon has performed or arranged on over seventy records. He arranged as well as performed on Freddy Cole’s seven most recent records including the Grammy-nominated releases, Freddy Cole Sings Mr. B and My Mood Is You. He performed on The Clayton Hamilton Orchestra: Live at MCG. Napoleon is featured on Bublé’s Grammy-nominated CD/DVD Caught in the Act.
314 S. Main St. ,Ann Arbor. Purchase tickets at the door or Pre-purchase tickets online https://bluellamaclub.com/event/randy-napoleon-quartet-2/ $15 cover, cocktail table ticket $35, dinner & show ticket $85. hello@bluellamaclub.com https://bluellamaclub.com/event/randy-napoleon-quartet-2/ 7343723200.Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
Whiskey Tasting with Mammoth Distilling: Graduate Ann Arbor
Savor several spirits from Mammoth Distilling, handhewn from the glacial lakes and hills of Northern Michigan. Mammoth tasting room manager Jude Walser will lead a tasting takeover for one night only.
Get a special guy in your life a unique Father's Day gift and reserve a spot on Thursday June 22nd. It'll be an evening highlighting a variety of Mammoth Distilling's bourbons and ryes, from their headliners to small batch blends 16+ years in age.
You'll taste 4 pours from Mammoth, and get the expert's perspective. Cheese, charcuterie, and Allen Rumsey full menu will be available for purchase.
615 East Huron St Ann Arbor, MI 48104 ,Ann Arbor. https://www.graduatehotels.com/happenings-us/#!/e/create-your-own-whiskey-blend-with-mammoth-distilling-ab53a35d $125. info@graduateannarbor.com https://www.graduatehotels.com/happenings-us/#!/e/father-s-day-edition-school-spirits-tasting-series-with-mammoth-distilling-8c9943bdAdd this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
“Much Ado About Nothing”: U-M Residential College/Nichols Arboretum
June 1–4, 8–11, 15–18, & 22–25. Carol Gray, Rob Sulewski, & Graham Atkin direct students and local actors in an alfresco production of Shakespeare’s sharp-tongued comedy that begins in the valley and moves across the Arb to conclude in the peony garden. The high-spirited plot involves 2 pairs of young lovers. One couple, both disdainful of love, are tricked into acknowledging each other, while the other couple’s love is nearly ruined by a deception that, abetted by the paranoia of returning military heroes, leads to trumped-up charges of infidelity. The play is best known for its charged sexual banter and for the penetrating wit and often dark cast of its humor. This year’s production is the first not under the supervision of Shakespeare in the Arb founder Kate Mendeloff, who passed away from cancer this April. Audience members should be prepared for light weather conditions, periods of sitting, standing and walking. 6:30 p.m., meet at the Peony Garden entrance at 1610 Washington Heights. $25 (Matthaei-Nichols members, $20; students, $15) in advance only. Tickets go on sale May 22 (May 15 for members) at mutotix.umich.edu & the Michigan Union Ticket Office and are held at will call at the Arboretum Visitor Center. 998–9540.
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“Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights”: Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce
See 1 Thursday. Tonight: the punk-rockabilly Elvis tribute band The Devil Elvis Show, the pop-rock band Soup Sandwich, local acoustic country-folk singer-guitarist Bob Pogue, local honky-tonk rock ’n’ roll one-man band Scotty Karate, & Detroit outlaw rock group Dead In 5. 6:30–8:30 p.m.
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“Dinner with Henry & Friends”: Salem Area Historical Society
This family-friendly fundraiser features Salem-based Doré Productions historical reenactors in costume as Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, & Harvey Firestone. Dinner options include a choice of flatbread, veggie crudités, and nonalcoholic beverages. 7 p.m., Salem Hills Golf Club Clubhouse, 8810 6 Mile Rd., Salem. $30 (members, $27), in advance only by June 13, at sahshistory.org. (248) 437–6651.
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“Salty Summer Sounds Live Music Series”: Saline Main Street
Every Thurs. night, June 15–Aug. 17. Downtown concerts by area bands TBA. Kids activities. Outdoor seating and dining. Dancing. 7–9 p.m., downtown Saline, 101 S. Ann Arbor St., Saline. Free. More information at salinemainstreet.org/events, 717–7406.
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Piano Bar Thursday With Mr. B & Pete Siers: N/A
Blues and boogie-woogie pianist Mark Lincoln Braun has become one of the premiere purveyors of a vanishing art. Having learned his craft first-hand from the early masters, he is a rare living link to the first generation of blues and boogie pianists.
Like Clark Kent, jazz percussionist Pete Siers is soft-spoken and unassuming–but put him behind a drum set, and a hard-swinging, intensely physical, dynamically sensitive drummer emerges. $10 Cover.
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Thursday Night Music Series: A2 Summer Streets (Main Street Area Association)
See 1 Thursday. Tonight: the Brazilian and Cuban music duo Félix and Ángel Benkí, local surf guitarist Marco Bruschtein, and renowned touring student fiddle ensemble Saline Fiddlers Philharmonic, with bluegrass and high-energy American folk. 7–9 p.m., Main St. area. Free. For specific locations, go to mainstreetannarbor.org.
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Weekly Trivia: Bløm Meadworks
Free live trivia every Thursday with Sporcle Live! Two one-hour-long games, every Thursday (7pm & 8pm) with a $15 gift card for first place and a $10 gift card for second place. No limit to group size - come by yourself or with a team! Great tunes, awesome host + lots of seasonal meads, ciders and beers.
Bløm, 100 S. Fourth Ave. ,Ann Arbor. Free admission. 734-548-9729.Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
“Comedy Jamm”: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
Every Thurs. (except June 1). Performances by up to 14 aspiring and established area stand-up comics. Alcohol is served. 7:15 p.m., 212 S. Fourth Ave. $5 in advance at aacomedy.com; $6 at the door. 996–9080.
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“42nd Street”: The Encore Musical Theatre Company
Every Thurs.–Sun., June 1–25. This local professional theater company performs the 1980 Broadway musical adapted from the 1933 Busby Berkeley film musical about a talented young performer who gets her big break on Broadway. The vintage score, which features lyrics by Al Dubin and Johnny Mercer and music by Harry Warren, includes such favorites as “You’re Getting to Be a Habit with Me,” “We’re in the Money,” and “I Only Have Eyes for You.” 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 3 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.), Encore, 3126 Broad St., Dexter. Tickets $57.50 (seniors 62 and over $55.50, youth 12 and under $28) in advance at theencoretheatre.org and at the door. 268–6200.
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“East Coast Meets West Coast”: Randy Napoleon Trio (Kerrytown Concert House)
A trio led by acclaimed guitarist Randy Napoleon, an Ann Arbor native and MSU jazz professor, backs vocalists Aubrey Johnson and Melissa Morgan in a showcase of jazz standards and contemporary jazz songs. Jazz Times praises New York-based Johnson for her “bright crystalline vocal tone” and “creative versatility,” and calls West Coast singer Morgan “audacious and decidedly salty.” With MSU jazz professor Roger Whitaker on bass and Detroit drummer David Alvarez III. 7:30 p.m., KCH, 415 N. Fourth Ave. Tickets $29–$50 (students, $19) in advance at kerrytownconcerthouse.com and at the door. 769–2999.
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“Pop-Up Comedy”: Don’t Tell Comedy
June 9, 10, & 22. Stand-up comedy shows held in “nontraditional” (for comedy) secret locations. Both the lineups and locations are not revealed until the day of the show. June 9 (9 p.m.): Sober show on the Northside, snacks for sale. June 10 (7 p.m. & 9 p.m.): Bring your own drinks. June 22 (7:30 p.m.): Downtown, food and drinks available for purchase. Various times, Ann Arbor indoor locations TBA. $25 per show. Preregistration required at donttellcomedy.com/cities/ann-arbor.
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Concert & Pie Social: Washtenaw Community Concert Band
William Perrine conducts this 70-member ensemble in a variety of marches, show & movie themes, and classical selections. The program features the band’s concerto competition runner-up William Kletzka as soloist in Jacques Ibert’s Concertino a Camera for alto saxophone & eleven instruments. Followed by pies provided by the band. 7:30 p.m., WCC Morris Lawrence Bldg. Towsley Auditorium, 4800 E. Huron River. Free. WCCband.org.
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Yoga with Cats: Humane Society of Huron Valley
Every Thurs. & Sun. (except June 11). Humane Society education reps introduce all ages to the basics of hatha-style yoga. Also, interact with adoptable cats. Dress prepared to work out. Suitable for age 12 & up, all 16 & under must be accompanied by adult. 7:30–8:30 p.m. (Thurs.), & 9–10 a.m. (Sun.), Tiny Lions, ste. A1, 5245 Jackson Rd., $10. Preregistration required at tickettailor.com/events/hshv, humaneed@hshv.org, 661–3575.
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“Arabic to English”: Theatre Nova
Every Thurs.-Sun., June 2–25. Sarab Kamoo directs the pandemic-delayed premiere of David Wells’ 2020 drama about a high-stakes immigration case in which an Arab American interpreter, engaged to a White American lawyer, falls in love with her fiancé’s Arab American client. Escalating emotions and her need to choose between the prospect of a storybook American life and her desire to define her own identity complicate the already ticklish task of translation. 8 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Theatre Nova, 410 W. Huron St. Tickets $22 in advance at theatrenova.org & at the door. Mask strongly recommended. 635–8450.
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German Conversation
Every Thurs. and 2nd & 4th Tues. All German speakers, native or non-native, invited for conversation with either or both of 2 long-running groups, the A2 Stammtisch (8 p.m. Thurs.) and the German Speakers Round Table (7:30 p.m. June 13 & 27). Various times, Grizzly Peak Brewing Company, 120 W. Washington. Free admission. Preregistration for Thurs. A2 Stammtisch requested at heerdeolind@yahoo.com. 812–6375 (Tues.).
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Steve Hofstetter: The Blind Pig
Formerly the host of Fox’s stand-up showcase Laughs and a panelist on the MLB Network’s MLB Now, this popular comic is known for his satirical social commentary, often about professional sports. 8 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.), The Blind Pig, 208 S. First. $30 ($130 includes a pre-show meet-and-greet) in advance at the 8 Ball Saloon (below the club) & at BlindPigMusic.com/calendar, and at the door. 996–8555.
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The Underground @ Elks Lodge: James L. Crawford Elks Lodge
Join us for a new party series featuring House-style dance music at the incredible Elks Pratt Lodge of Ann Arbor. DJs for the night will include DJ Waylau, Matteo MacQueen and DJ Batz. $5 cover includes a clean dance floor, wrap around porch for relaxing and one of the only horseshoe bars (cash only) in Ann Arbor, MI.
220 Sunset Rd ,Ann Arbor, MI 48103. $5. abatz.dj@gmail.com 7348834435.Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
