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June 6, 2023

“Little Trees, Big Impact: 10th Anniversary Celebration”: Ann Arbor Bonsai Society
10:00 am - 8:00 pm Observer EditorObserver Editor
“Little Trees, Big Impact: 10th Anniversary Celebration”: Ann Arbor Bonsai Society
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June 130. 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 (14 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 714 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 714 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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"Online Meditation Drop-In": U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
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"Online Meditation Drop-In": U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
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Every Tues. Via Zoom. For link see calendar at bit.ly/UMTurnerCal. 10–11:30 a.m. Free. 998–9353, tswp.info@umich.edu

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Mah-jongg: Pittsfield Township Senior Center
10:00 am - 11:45 am Observer EditorObserver Editor, FreeFree
Mah-jongg: Pittsfield Township Senior Center
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Pittsfield Township Senior Center (701 W. Ellsworth, 8222120). Weekly activities. Free (except as noted). Check meeting status before coming. bit.ly/pittsfield-senior. Rise and Shine Exercise (Mon. & Fri. 910 a.m.). Coffee & Conversation (Mon. 9–10 a.m.). Open Cards and Games (Mon. 13 p.m.). Mah-jongg (Tues. 1011:45 a.m.). Euchre (Tues. 13:30 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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Yoga: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
10:00 am - 11:00 am Observer EditorObserver Editor, FreeFree
Yoga: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
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June 6 & 13. In person. 1011 a.m., 2401 Plymouth Rd. Free. 998–9353, tswp.info@umich.edu.

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"Tai Chi For All Levels": Ann Arbor Senior Center
10:30 am - 11:30 am Observer EditorObserver Editor, FreeFree
"Tai Chi For All Levels": Ann Arbor Senior Center
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Every Tuesday. Free. 1320 Baldwin Ave. bit.ly/a2-senior-cnt, 7946250.

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“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
11:00 am - 3:00 pm Observer EditorObserver Editor
“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
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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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Playgroups for Babies: AADL
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Playgroups for Babies: AADL
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Every Mon.–Wed. (different times). Fifteen minutes of stories, rhymes, and songs led by AADL staffers, followed by a short open play. For kids up to 24 months (with caregiver). No older siblings. Malletts Creek (Mon. 10:30 a.m.), Traverwood (Tues. 11 a.m.), Westgate (Wed. 10:30 a.m.).

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Preschool Storytimes: AADL
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Preschool Storytimes: AADL
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Every Mon.–Fri. (different times). Half-hour program of stories and songs for kids ages 25 (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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Line Dancing: Ann Arbor Senior Center
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Observer EditorObserver Editor, FreeFree
Line Dancing: Ann Arbor Senior Center
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Every Tuesday. Free. 1320 Baldwin Ave. bit.ly/a2-senior-cnt, 7946250.

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Bridge: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Observer EditorObserver Editor, FreeFree
Bridge: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
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Every Tues. & Fri. In person. 1–4 p.m., 2401 Plymouth Rd. Free. 998–9353, tswp.info@umich.edu.

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Euchre: Pittsfield Township Senior Center
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Observer EditorObserver Editor, FreeFree
Euchre: Pittsfield Township Senior Center
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Pittsfield Township Senior Center (701 W. Ellsworth, 8222120). Weekly activities. Free (except as noted). Check meeting status before coming. bit.ly/pittsfield-senior. Rise and Shine Exercise (Mon. & Fri. 910 a.m.). Coffee & Conversation (Mon. 9–10 a.m.). Open Cards and Games (Mon. 13 p.m.). Mah-jongg (Tues. 1011:45 a.m.). Euchre (Tues. 13:30 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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“Hike & Hang”: Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Observer EditorObserver Editor, FreeFree
“Hike & Hang”: Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation
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Every Tues. Parks & Recreation staff lead a hike, 2-3 miles, at a city park. Weather permitting. 5:307 p.m., location TBA after preregistration via email to mfulton@a2gov.org. Free.

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“Button Lab”: Ann Arbor District Library
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Observer EditorObserver Editor, FreeFree
“Button Lab”: Ann Arbor District Library
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Make fun buttons using AADL 1.25-inch or 2.25-inch button makers. Bring or draw your own pictures, or use images from AADL collection of old magazines. For age 12 & up. 6–7 p.m., AADL Downtown. Free. 327–4200.

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“Dog and Suds Ride”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
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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. 6 p.m. sharp, meet at Aberdeen Bike and Outdoors, 1101 Main St., Chelsea. Start location occasionally changes; see aabts.org. Free. 678–8297.

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“Folk Song Jam Along'': Ann Arbor District Library
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Observer EditorObserver Editor, FreeFree
“Folk Song Jam Along'': Ann Arbor District Library
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Lori Fithian and Jean Chorazyczewski lead this family-friendly sing-along. Lyrics and chords are projected so all can sing and/or play together to a selection from over 350 familiar folk and pop songs. Participants welcome to bring their own acoustic instruments. 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Malletts Creek, 3090 E. Eisenhower. Free. 327–4200.

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“Skating on Mars”: Schuler Books (formerly Nicola’s)
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“Skating on Mars”: Schuler Books (formerly Nicola’s)
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Book launch for Ypsilanti-based writer Caroline Huntoon’s new debut novel, a middle-grade coming-of-age story about a young figure skater struggling with gender identity on and off the rink. Signing. 6 p.m., Schuler Books, 2513 Jackson Ave. Free; preregistration requested at schulerbooks.com/events-ann-arbor. 662–0600.

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Ann Arbor Group Runs: Fleet Feet
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Ann Arbor Group Runs: Fleet Feet
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Every Sat. & Tues. Runners of all abilities invited to join a run of 35 miles along varying routes from different Fleet Feet locations. Rain or shine. 8 a.m. (Sat.) & 6 p.m. (Tues.), 5700 Jackson Rd. (Sat.) & 123 E. Liberty (Tues.). Free. 929–9022 (Sat.), 769–5016 (Tues.).

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BattleTech: Classic: Sylvan Factory
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Observer EditorObserver Editor, FreeFree
BattleTech: Classic: Sylvan Factory
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Every Tues. All invited to play this fast-paced tabletop miniatures war game. No experience needed; materials provided. 6–9 p.m., Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium Blvd. Free. info@sylvanfactory.com, 929–5877. sylvanfactory.com/event-schedule.

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Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company
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Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company
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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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“Tour de Dirt Tuesday Dirt Ride”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
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“Tour de Dirt Tuesday Dirt Ride”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
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Every Tues. 20- to 35-mile ride along Chelsea-area dirt roads. Email for upcoming week’s route. 6:15 p.m. sharp, meet at Aberdeen Bike and Outdoors, 1101 Main St., Chelsea. Free. scimitargs@gmail.com.

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Death Café: Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Observer EditorObserver Editor, FreeFree, OnlineOnline
Death Café: Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth
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An ICSG facilitator leads a frank conversation (via Zoom) about death. 6:30–8:30 p.m., for URL see InterfaithSpirit.org. Free, but donations appreciated. 327–0270.

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Women's Circle ~ hosted by Reilly Campbell
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Women's Circle ~ hosted by Reilly Campbell: Enlightened Soul Center & Shop
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When women gather, magic happens! This circle of love meets weekly and welcomes all women: maidens, mothers, sorceresses, and crones. You can expect a casual space where we openly share love, laughter, and nourishment. A women’s circle is an ancient, sacred space where you cultivate a reverence for oneself, the values of being a woman, and the divinity of Mother Earth. It is a time to connect with the women who have gone before you and pave the way for women who will come after you. At this sacred gathering of women, we will be practicing open-sharing and space-holding. The circle will start off with a meditation and then move into open-sharing, where the women participating may share what they feel called to. The other women at this time will act as a container for this story and listen deeply without offering advice or judgment. Through this, we see ourselves reflected in the other and feel united in our shared humanity.

https://www.enlightenedsoulcenter.com/womens-circle-reilly

2711 Carpenter Road ,Ann Arbor. Suggested Donation: $5-$10 at the door or food to contribute. reilly.c.campbell@gmail.com http://birthasyouare.com/

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“Capture the Flag”: All Hands Active
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Every Tues. All invited to try to solve a computer security problem (or series of problems). Led by AHA members. Beginners welcome. 7 p.m., for URL preregister at meetup.com/AllHandsActive/events. Free; donations welcome. info@AllHandsActive.org.

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“Sufi Chanting, Movement, & Meditations”: Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth
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Every Tues. Talk (via Zoom) by Imam Kamau Ayubbi. All ages welcome. 7 p.m., for URL see interfaithspirit.org/events/featured-event. $5–$10 suggested donation. 327–0270.

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“The Whispers”: Schuler Books (formerly Nicola’s)
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“The Whispers”: Schuler Books (formerly Nicola’s)
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Toronto-based novelist Ashley Audrain joins fellow Canadian writer Nita Prose to discuss (via Crowdcast) her new book, a chilling story of female friendship and rivalry that centers on a well-to-do mother whose son is left in a coma after falling from his bedroom window following a very public spat with her at their backyard party. 7 p.m., for URL preregister at schulerbooks.com/events-ann-arbor. Free. 662–0600.

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"The God Man”: Fathom Events
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"The God Man”: Fathom Events
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973–8424 (Ann Arbor 20), 316–5500 (Emagine). Tickets $12.50 (except as noted) in advance at fathomevents.com/events and at the door. Ann Arbor 20 (4100 Carpenter) & Emagine (1335 E. Michigan Ave., Saline), various times.

TONIGIHT: Religious documentary (Darren Wilson, 2023) featuring interviews with various Christian theologians on the meaning of Jesus. 7 p.m.

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Ann Arbor Camera Club
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Observer EditorObserver Editor, FreeFree
Ann Arbor Camera Club
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Club members show their projected digital images and prints on various topics, including this month’s assignment, “Closeups of Plants with Visitors (Such as Insects).” 7–9 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 1501 W. Liberty, rear entrance, 2nd floor. Mask optional unless community risk levels increase. Free. annarborcameraclub.org, a2camclub@gmail.com.

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Huron Valley Harmonizers Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society
7:00 pm - 8:45 pm Observer EditorObserver Editor, FreeFree
Huron Valley Harmonizers Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society
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Every Tues. All male and female singers invited to join weekly rehearsals. 7–8:45 p.m., Interfaith Center, 704 Airport Blvd. Mask encouraged, vaccination required to join. Free to visitors (annual dues for those who join). bit.ly/hvharmonizers. info@HVharmonizers.org, 796–7467.

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LGBTQ Night: Trivia with Naomi Daniels
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LGBTQ Night: Trivia with Naomi Daniels: N/A
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Test your knowledge! Come with friends; make new friends. Enjoy LGBTQ trivia with your host Naomi Daniels in a fun and safe place. Food and drinks available for purchase. Come early for happy hour; club opens at 5pm.

301 North 5th Avenue ,Ann Arbor. Free. northstarlounge@gmail.com

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Magic: The Gathering: Sylvan Factory
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Magic: The Gathering: Sylvan Factory
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Every Fri., Sat., & Mon.Wed. All invited to play various forms of the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering. Fri. (6:30–10 p.m.): Magic rotating draft, cost varies. Prizes paid in store credit. Sat. (noon–3 p.m.): Intro to Magic: The Gathering, free. Sat. (6–10 p.m.): Commander Pods, casual groups of 4 players, free. Mon. (6:30–10 p.m.): Power Cards, $10. Tues. (7–10 p.m.): MTG Pauper, a fun and fast format for all skill levels, $5. Wed. (5–9 p.m.): Casual Commander, the most popular form of the game, free. Various times, Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium. Various costs. info@sylvanfactory.com, 929–5877.

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Tuesday English Country Dance: Ann Arbor Community of Traditional Music and Dance
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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 flat, non-slip shoes and your own water bottle. First-timers are asked to arrive at 6:45 p.m. 7–9:30 p.m., Concourse Hall, 4531 Concourse Dr. Mask required. Suggested donation: $8 (students, $4; kids age 13 & under with caregiver, free). aactmad.org/english-country, 665–7704.

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Voices in Harmony
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Observer EditorObserver Editor, FreeFree
Voices in Harmony
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Every Tues. Female singers invited to join the weekly rehearsals of this local 40-member a cappella barbershop harmony chorus. 7–9:30 p.m., UAW Local 898, 8975 Textile Rd., Ypsilanti. Free to visitors (dues for those who join). info@voicesinharmonychorus.org, 765–3611.

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“Car Wash”: State Theatre
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“Car Wash”: State Theatre
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Film screenings every Tues. & Thurs.–Sun. Tickets $10.50 (children under 12, students, seniors age 65 & older, & U.S. veterans, $8.50; MTF members, $8; matinee $7.50) in advance online (recommended) & at the door. For updated schedule, see MichTheater.org. 

June 4 & 6: “Car Wash” (Michael Schultz, 1976). Episodic comedy set in L.A. during a single day at the Dee-Luxe Car Wash, which hosts all manner of eccentric visitors. The groovalicious disco and funk soundtrack yielded 3 Top Ten singles. Richard Pryor, George Carlin, The Pointer Sisters. 1:30 p.m. (Sun.)  & 7:30 p.m. (Tues.).

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Open Mic Comedy Night: The Club Above
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Open Mic Comedy Night: The Club Above
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Every Tues. Open mic stand-up comedy emceed by local comic Vivian Burgett. All age 18 & up welcome to sign up for 5-minute sets starting at 7 p.m.—or just listen. 7:30–10 p.m., The Club Above (3rd floor in the Heidelberg restaurant), 215 N. Main. Free. 996–8555.

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