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Events in August 2023
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August 31, 2023
"Line Dance New Beginner": Pittsfield Township Senior Center
Pittsfield Township Senior Center (701 W. Ellsworth, bit.ly/pittsfield-seniors, (734) 822–2120). Free (except as noted) in-person activities. Weekly events. Check meeting status before coming.
Line Dance New Beginner (Tues. & Thurs. 9-10 a.m.).
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“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-aug2023 (activity #VOL852400) or email bertrandm@washtenaw.org.
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Flower Arranging: Pittsfield Township Senior Center
Pittsfield Township Senior Center (701 W. Ellsworth, bit.ly/pittsfield-seniors, (734) 822–2120). Free (except as noted) in-person activities. Weekly events. Check meeting status before coming.
Flower Arranging (Thurs. 9:30 a.m.).
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"Line Dance Continuing Beginner": Pittsfield Township Senior Center
Pittsfield Township Senior Center (701 W. Ellsworth, bit.ly/pittsfield-seniors, (734) 822–2120). Free (except as noted) in-person activities. Weekly events. Check meeting status before coming.
Line Dance Continuing Beginner (Tues. & Thurs. 10-11 a.m.).
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87th Saline Community Fair
Aug. 30–Sept. 3. Old-fashioned community fair featuring agricultural and craft exhibits, rides, and a variety of special events, including a talent show (Sept. 1, 6:30 p.m.), a dog of the year contest, the USA Auto Cross Championship Derby (Sept. 3, 7 p.m.), livestock shows and auctions, tractor and draft horse pulls, live music, and more. For a complete schedule see salinefair.org. 10 a.m.–10 p.m., Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. $5 (Wed.), $10 (Thurs.–Sun.), & free (Mon.) admission. Ride armbands available. (734) 649–7814.
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Artists & Creative Community Social at The Newton of Ypsilanti: Aligned Exhibits
You are invited to an artist & creative community social at The Newton of Ypsilanti on August 31st, 10a - 11:30a. We will be hosting a peek into The Newton and a casual creative conversation.
$5 Registration payment includes coffee/tea and something to nibble on.
220 S Huron St. ,Ypsilanti. $5 Registration through PayPal.Me/AlignedExhibits $5. tiasunshine@aligned-exhibits.com www.aligned-exhibits.comAdd this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
Mah-jongg: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program (2401 Plymouth Rd.). Weekly activities. Free (except as noted). Preregistration required for some events. For Zoom links see calendar at bit.ly/UMTurnerCalendar. (734) 998–9353, michmed.org/tswp, tswp.info@umich.edu. Mah-jongg (Thurs. 10 a.m.–noon) in person.
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“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
Daily. 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., U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478.
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"Line Dance Improver": Pittsfield Township Senior Center
Pittsfield Township Senior Center (701 W. Ellsworth, bit.ly/pittsfield-seniors, (734) 822–2120). Free (except as noted) in-person activities. Weekly events. Check meeting status before coming.
Line Dance Improver (Tues. & Thurs. 11 a.m.-12 p.m.).
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Preschool Storytimes: AADL
Every Mon.–Fri. (different times): Preschool Storytimes: AADL. 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 (Thurs. 11 a.m.), and Westgate (Fri. 1 p.m.).
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“Sonic Lunch”: Bank of Ann Arbor
See 3 Thursday. Today: The Accidentals, a nationally acclaimed Traverse City Americana alt-folk trio of young multi-instrumentalists Katie Larson and Savannah Buist and percussionist Michael Dause. Opener: Patty PerShayla & The Mayhaps, a high-energy Grand Rapids rock trio led by singer-songwriter & bassist PerShayla, who draws on blues, classic, and progressive rock traditions to make her energetic and introspective songs. 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
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U-M Museum of Natural History Planetarium & Dome Theater
Daily. Three different audiovisual planetarium shows suitable for all ages. Sea Monsters (12:30 p.m.) follows an aquatic dolichorhynchops, or “dolly,” as she travels through the prehistoric ocean, encountering plesiosaurs, sharks, giant fish, and more. 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. We Are Stars (2:30 p.m.) explores the secrets of our cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins, connecting life on Earth to the evolution of the universe. Various times, U-M MNH, 1105 North University. $8 at the door. Limited capacity. lsa.umich.edu/ummnh, (734) 764–0478.
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"Wise Guys: Conversations for Men": U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program (2401 Plymouth Rd.). Weekly activities. Free (except as noted). Preregistration required for some events. For Zoom links see calendar at bit.ly/UMTurnerCalendar. (734) 998–9353, michmed.org/tswp, tswp.info@umich.edu. Wise Guys: Conversations for Men (Thurs. 1–2:30 p.m.) via Zoom.
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Men's Group: Pittsfield Township Senior Center
Pittsfield Township Senior Center (701 W. Ellsworth, bit.ly/pittsfield-seniors, (734) 822–2120). Free (except as noted) in-person activities. Weekly events. Check meeting status before coming.
Men’s Group (Thurs. 2 p.m.).
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“A Jukebox for the Algonquin”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
Every Wed.–Sun., July 7–Sept. 2. Suzi Regan directs the world premiere of local actor-playwright Paul Stroili’s “serious comedy” set in a senior living community in the Adirondacks. When a small group of residents decides that they’re not quite ready to “go gentle into that good night,” the former New York City dwellers hatch a plot to prove that fading quietly away is not a requirement of aging. Cast: Susan Angelo, Wallace Bridges, Ruth Crawford, Mark Colson, MaryJo Cuppone, Ethan May, and John Seibert. 8 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.), 3 p.m. (Wed., Thurs., & Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.). Purple Rose Theatre, 137 Park St., Chelsea. Tickets $34–$52 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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Depot Town Cruise Nights: Ypsilanti Auto Museum
Every Thurs. Old car cruise, kids activities, and free ice cream. Artwork, crafts, & antiques for sale. 5–9 p.m., E. Cross St. between Rice St. and N. River St., Ypsilanti. Free. facebook.com/depot-town-cruise-nights, info@ypsiautoheritage.org.
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“D & D Adventures”: Sylvan Factory
Every Thurs. All age 16+ invited to play Dungeons & Dragons role-playing games. 6–10 p.m., Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium Blvd. $10. Preregistration recommended. info@sylvanfactory.com.
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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. 6–8 p.m., All Hands Active, basement of 255 E. Liberty, ste. 225. Livestream available at meetup.com/allhandsactive/events. Free; donations welcome. info@allhandsactive.org.
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2023 Detroit Jazz Festival Global Connect: All-Stars: Milan, Italy: The Hurricane Trio: Blue LLama Jazz Club
In 2023 the Detroit Jazz Festival Global-Connect International All-Star Initiative explores the fusion of Detroit and Italian jazz artistry embodied in a multi-generational quartet featuring the lauded Milan, Italy based Hurricane Trio: Roberto Mattei-Bass, Lorenzo Blardone- Piano and Massimiliano Salina-Drums – and, the award-winning saxophonist from Detroit, Chris Collins; internationally recognized for his singular role in the global jazz scene.
314 S. Main St. ,Ann Arbor. https://bluellamaclub.com/event/2023-detroit-jazz-festival-global-connect-all-stars-the-hurricane-trio/ $15 cover, $35 cocktail table, $85 dinner and a show. hello@bluellamaclub.com https://bluellamaclub.com/event/2023-detroit-jazz-festival-global-connect-all-stars-the-hurricane-trio/ 7343723200.Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
Ann Arbor Group Runs: Fleet Feet
Every Thurs., Sat., & Mon. Runners of all abilities invited to join a run of 3–5 miles along varying routes from different Fleet Feet locations. Rain or shine. 6 p.m. (Thurs.), 8 a.m. (Sat.), 5700 Jackson Rd., & 6 p.m. (Mon.), 123 E. Liberty. Free. (734) 929–9022 (Sat. & Thurs.), (734) 769–5016 (Mon.).
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Dirt Rides: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
Every Tues. & Thurs. 20- to 35-mile ride along Chelsea-area dirt roads. Email for upcoming week’s route. 6:15 p.m. (Tues.) & 6 p.m. (Thurs.), meet at Aberdeen Bike and Outdoors, 1101 Main St., Chelsea. Free. scimitargs@gmail.com (Tues.) & mmotowski@hotmail.com (Thurs.).
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Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company
Every Tues., Thurs., Sat., & Mon. (different AARC locations). Runners of all abilities invited to join an interval-based training run (Tues.), a 5km mapped route (Mon. & Thurs.), or an advanced or beginner group run (Sat.). 6 p.m. (Tues. & Sat.), AARC Downtown, 209 S. Ashley; 6 p.m. (Thurs.), AARC Colonnade, 901 W. Eisenhower; and 6 p.m. (Mon.), Corner Brewery, 720 Norris St, Ypsilanti. Free. annarborrunningcompany.com.
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“Bride of the Tornado”: Literati Bookstore
Michigan-born writer James Kennedy discusses his new novel, a mind-bending horror thriller, steeped in existential dread, about a small Midwestern town beset by a plague of sentient tornadoes. 6:30 p.m., Literati, 124 E. Washington. Free. (734) 585–5567.
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Hot Club Thursday: Djangophonique FT. Grant Flick: North Star Lounge
Djangophonique is a virtuosic, instrumentally driven quartet led by guitar player Andrew Brown. A true disciple of the style, Brown has spent countless hours immersing himself in the language of Django Reinhardt’s jazz manouche, and he’s joined on stage by bandmates that match his skill and passion for the material. This week features violin virtuoso Grant Flick! $10 Cover
301 North 5th Avenue ,Ann Arbor. $10. northstarlounge@gmail.comAdd this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
Hot Club Thursday: Djangophonique FT. Grant Flick: North Star Lounge
Djangophonique is a virtuosic, instrumentally driven quartet led by guitar player Andrew Brown. A true disciple of the style, Brown has spent countless hours immersing himself in the language of Django Reinhardt’s jazz manouche, and he’s joined on stage by bandmates that match his skill and passion for the material. This week features violin virtuoso Grant Flick! $10 Cover
301 North 5th Avenue ,Ann Arbor. $10. northstarlounge@gmail.comAdd this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
Thursday Night Music Series: A2 Summer Streets (Main Street Area Association)
See 3 Thursday. Tonight: Ypsilanti indie folk-rock singer-songwriter Chris DuPont, Brazilian & Cuban music by Félix and Ángel Benkí, and local funk-rock jam quartet Pajamas. 7–9 p.m.
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U-M Women’s Soccer
Exhibition game vs. Dayton. The U-M also has an exhibition game this month against Xavier (Aug. 12, 5 p.m.), and a regular-season game against Boston College (Aug. 31, 7 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. 764–0247.
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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
Thurs., Aug. 3, 17, & 31. 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. (734) 996–9080.
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“Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!”: Ann Arbor Summer Festival
Aug. 31 & Sept. 1. Aug. 31 is sold out; some tickets available (as of mid-July) for Sept. 1 show. Live tapings of this long-running NPR comedy news quiz show. Host Peter Sagal leads a rotating panel of comedians, writers, and celebrity guests in a rollicking, (somewhat) competitive review of the week’s news. Listeners also call in to compete in the Listener Limerick Challenge and the Bluff the Listener game for the coveted prize of a customized voicemail message from one of the panelists. 7:30 p.m., Hill Auditorium. Tickets $30–$100 in advance at a2sf.org and at the door; $500 for 2 tickets & $1,000 for 4 tickets (available only through Michigan Radio) includes a meet-and-greet reception after the Sept. 1 show). (734) 994–5999.
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Pub Quiz: Conor O’Neill’s Irish Pub
Every Thurs. Popular weekly trivia fest. Come with a team of 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. (734) 665–2968.
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“A Jukebox for the Algonquin”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
Every Wed.–Sun., July 7–Sept. 2. Suzi Regan directs the world premiere of local actor-playwright Paul Stroili’s “serious comedy” set in a senior living community in the Adirondacks. When a small group of residents decides that they’re not quite ready to “go gentle into that good night,” the former New York City dwellers hatch a plot to prove that fading quietly away is not a requirement of aging. Cast: Susan Angelo, Wallace Bridges, Ruth Crawford, Mark Colson, MaryJo Cuppone, Ethan May, and John Seibert. 8 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.), 3 p.m. (Wed., Thurs., & Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.). Purple Rose Theatre, 137 Park St., Chelsea. Tickets $34–$52 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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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. Aug. 8 & 22). Various times, Grizzly Peak Brewing Company, 120 W. Washington. Free admission. Preregistration for Thurs. A2 Stammtisch requested at heerdeolind@yahoo.com. (734) 812–6375 (Tues.).
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