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June 13, 2026
“2026 Michigan Tour de Cure”: American Diabetes Association
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In this fundraiser for diabetes research, cyclists raise pledges and choose one of 3 routes, all of which end at Domino’s Petting Farm. Followed by kids activities, lunch, shaved ice, music by DJ Rob Parent, and more. Note: The Petting Farm is closed during this event. Check-in starts at 6:30 a.m. 7 a.m., Domino’s Petting Farm, 3001 Earhart. $30 entry fee plus $250 minimum pledge donation. Preregistration required at tour.diabetes.org/734. [email protected].
Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company (AARC)
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Every Mon., Thurs., & Sat. (different AARC locations). Runners of all abilities invited to join a 5K mapped route (Mon. & Thurs.) or either a beginner or advanced group run (Sat.). Corner Brewery (6 p.m. Mon.), 720 Norris, Ypsi.; AARC Colonnade (6 p.m. Thurs.), 901 W. Eisenhower; and AARC Traver Village (7 a.m. Sat.), 2621 Plymouth Rd. Free. annarborrunningcompany.com.
“Dexter/Chelsea Saturday Morning Breakfast Ride”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
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Every Sat. Moderate-paced ride, 20 miles or more, to Dexter and beyond. Pack something to eat or stop in Dexter or Chelsea for coffee or breakfast. Note: Riders should be prepared to take care of themselves on all AABTS rides. Carry a water bottle, a spare tire or tube, a pump, a cell phone, and snacks. See aabts.org for weather cancellations or delays. 8 a.m. sharp, meet at Barton Nature Area parking lot, W. Huron River Dr. near Bird Rd. Free. (734) 649–9762, [email protected].
“Safari Run to Uganda”: Partnering in Health and Wholeness
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Family-friendly, self-timed 5K, a 1.1-mile fun run, and a 50-yard tot trot to benefit Tsiyon Family Hospital in Sayyi, Uganda. Prizes for best child & adult African animal costume, free T-shirt. 8 a.m. (registration & T-shirt pickup), 9 a.m. (Tot Trot), 9:15 a.m. (fun run), & 10 a.m. (5K), County Farm Park, 2230 Platt. $15–$40. Preregistration required at bit.ly/safarirun2026. [email protected].
Dressage Shows: Waterloo Hunt Club
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June 12–14. Equine competition combining artistry and technical abilities highlighted by graceful freestyle routines set to music. No pets. Concessions. 8 a.m.–5 p.m., 11500 Glenn at Katz (west off Mount Hope Rd. from I-94 exit 150), Grass Lake. Free. [email protected].
parkrun USA
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Every Sat. All invited to join a timed but noncompetitive 5K run/walk. 8 a.m., Lillie Park South or North (depending on weather conditions, check facebook.com/lillieparkrun for location), 4365 Platt. Free, but first-timers are requested to preregister at parkrun.us/lillie and arrive at 7:45 a.m. [email protected].
“Prothonotary Paddle”: Washtenaw Bird & Nature Alliance
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All invited to join City of Ann Arbor ornithologist and WBNA past president Juliet Berger for an 8-mile boat trip along a stretch of the Huron River in Hudson Mills and Delhi metroparks in search of the beautiful yellow-and-blue prothonotary warbler and other birds. Picnic (BYO food & beverage) about halfway. Attendees responsible for bringing or renting their own canoe or kayak. 8:30 a.m.–2 p.m., meet at Skip’s Canoe Livery (if renting a canoe), 3902 E. Delhi, or at Hudson Mills Metropark Activity Center (if bringing your own canoe), 8801 North Territorial. Free; $10 vehicle entrance fee. washtenawbna.org.
“18th Annual Jackson Road Cruise”: West Washtenaw Business Association
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The program includes a parade of classic cars (11 a.m.–noon; $10 at 9 a.m. to enter a car) along Jackson Rd. between Wagner and Baker rds., followed by judging (noon–1:30 p.m.) and awards & prizes (2–3 p.m.). Also, $10 to compete for drawings in a prize drive (10 a.m.–1 p.m.) by driving to and collecting stamps at checkpoints along Jackson Rd. Also, a beer truck at LaFontaine Infiniti, and food trucks and a DJ at Tesla, 3530 Jackson Rd. Proceeds benefit SafeHouse, a domestic violence services shelter. 9 a.m.–3 p.m., LaFontaine Infiniti Ann Arbor, 3500 Jackson Rd. Free. (734) 864–6095, jrcruise.org/events.
“Westside Art Hop”
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June 13 & 14. Over 30 studios and homes are open and marked with bright red pennants for this juried show and sale by more than 90 local and visiting artists. Also, art sellers and food trucks in the Eberwhite Elementary School parking lot. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (Sat.) & noon–5 p.m. (Sun.), Eberwhite Elementary School, 800 Soule & other venues; map available at westsidearthop.com. Free admission.
33rd Annual Ann Arbor Garden Walk: Ann Arbor Farm & Garden
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One of Ann Arbor’s most anticipated annual events, this year’s tour includes 7 private gardens ranging from an 1860s “country estate” with impressive old trees, contrasting sun and shade gardens in neighboring yards, a whimsical garden encircling an equally whimsical 1920s home, a garden centered around a repurposed drainage ditch, a native pollinator “buffet,” and a native oak woodland adapted to both climate change and escalating deer browsing. Proceeds benefit local garden projects and scholarships. 10 a.m.–4 p.m., various locations. $15 in advance by June 1 (ages 13–18, $5; under 13, free), $20 June 2–11 at tinyurl.com/a2gardenwalk2026, & $20 cash/check at the gate.
51st Annual Art Fair: Chelsea Painters
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June 13 & 14. Display & sale of watercolor, acrylic, pastel, oil, collage, gouache, encaustic, colored pencil, ink, and mixed-media works by 19 members of this group of area artists. Rain or shine. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Chelsea Fairgrounds, Old US-12 & Old Manchester Rd., Chelsea. Free admission. chelseapainters.com.
Westside Art Hop: Westside Art Hop
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Ann Arbor's quirkiest art fair is back for another year! Come for a stroll through the Old West Side the second weekend in June to see this year's group of artists who made it through the jury. They'll be hosted by generous families throughout the neighborhood willing to lend their lawns, garages, porches, and/or studios for the event. Parking is easy to find, and there will be food trucks and portapotties available.
802 Mt Vernon ,Ann Arbor. Free. [email protected] westsidearthop.com 616-821-8825.Chime Concert: Kerrytown Market & Shops
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Every Fri., Sat., & Wed. All invited to play one of 200 songs, with melodies transcribed in numbers, on the 17-bell chime’s numbered keys. Ambitious players can add chords. Kids welcome. Noon–12:30 p.m. (Fri. & Wed.) & 10:30–11 a.m. (Sat.). Free. [email protected].
Women’s Gathering at the Park: New Arbor Bible Church
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Women of all ages are invited to a free outdoor gathering featuring snacks, iced coffee, lemonade, games, and prizes. This is a casual community event focused on connection and encouragement.
June 13, 2026
10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Gallup Park, 3000 Fuller Rd.
For more details, visit: New Arbor Women Facebook page.
“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
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Every Tues.–Sun. All age 6 & up invited into the museum’s labs to use scientific tools and museum specimens to answer questions and solve problems. The newest program lets participants try out simulated snake senses to experience the world as if they were a snake. Also, models of real snake brains available to examine, but no live snakes. 11 a.m.–3 p.m., 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478, ummnh.org.
Ann Arbor Comic Arts Festival 2026: Ann Arbor District Library
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June 13 & 14. A celebration of comics and comic artists in partnership with Kids Read Comics. An artists alley offers an opportunity to meet and buy from over 40 comic artists, hands-on workshops, quick draws, & more. Today: talks & book signings by noted comic artists John Patrick Green (11 a.m.), Kazu Kibuishi (12:30 p.m.), Pedro Martín (2 p.m.), and Victoria Jamieson (3:30 p.m.), along with face painting (11 a.m.–3 p.m.), a stick figure drawing workshop (11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.), a manga comic workshop (3 p.m.), and more (for a complete schedule see aadl.org/a2caf). 11 a.m.–6 p.m., AADL Downtown. Free. (734) 327–4200.
U-M Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Saturday Sampler
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Every Sat., except June 6: Docent-led tours exploring “Magic in the Ancient World” (June 13, 11:15 a.m.); “Storytelling in the Ancient World” (June 13, 2 p.m.); incantation bowls, ancient Egyptian adornment, and other objects in “My Favorite Things” (June 20); and “Highlights of the Kelsey” (June 27). 11 a.m.–noon (June 13) & 2–3 p.m., 434 S. State. Free. (734) 764–9304.
“32nd Annual Juneteenth”: Ann Arbor Branch of the NAACP
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Gathering at Wheeler Park to honor the June 19, 1865, announcement of the emancipation from slavery in Texas and other locations in the southwestern U.S. The park is named in honor of Ann Arbor’s first and only Black mayor, Albert Wheeler. Kids activities and games, food vendors, crafts and other items for sale. Preceded at 10 a.m. by a unity march to Wheeler Park; gather at 9:30 a.m. in Fuller Park, 1519 Fuller. Noon–6 p.m., Wheeler Park, N. Fourth Ave. at Depot. Free. naacpofannarbor.com, (734) 761–9084.
“Creature Encounters & Adult Open Hours”: The Creature Conservancy
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Fri. June 5 & 19 and every Sat. & Sun. During the Friday Adult Open Hours (age 18+ only), conservancy staffers show off some rescued animals, including a clouded leopard, chameleon, carpet python, and a sloth at 7:30 p.m. On Sat. and Sun., conservancy staffers show off the first three animals 1 & 4 p.m., and an animal keeper shows the sloth at 2 & 3 p.m. All tickets include a chance to see the conservancy’s other animals. 7–9 p.m. (Fri.) & noon–5 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.), 4950 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. $15 (kids ages 2–12, $13; under age 2, free) cash or credit at the door only. (734) 929–9324, thecreatureconservancy.org.
Critter House Open Hours: Leslie Science & Nature Center
Outdoor Gallery and Sculpture Garden: Stephenson Ceramics
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Explore the 2026 Outdoor Gallery & Sculpture Garden and be among the first to experience Visionaries, a special exhibit celebrating the history, artistry, and lasting impact of Susanne and John Stephenson. Tour the studio, peek inside the archives, and discover a lifetime of ceramic innovation from this dynamic duo. Open June 6 - Oct. 31, Thursday - Saturday, 12 - 4 PM. Private one-on-one art consultations available by appointment. Free group tours for 5 or more may be booked in advance.
4380 West Waters Road ,Ann Arbor. Free. [email protected] https://www.stephensonceramicstudio.com/ 7343951540.“Megafauna Mystery”: U-M Museum of Natural History Discovery Demos
27th Annual Summer Beer Festival: Michigan Brewers Guild
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Around 3,000 people (age 21+ only) are expected to sample hundreds of different beers from some 150 Michigan craft breweries under big tents. Entertainment includes live music from a variety of bands TBA and wrestling shows throughout the day. Makers market with jewelry, photographs, woodwork, and other crafts for sale. Food available for purchase. Rain or shine. 1–6 p.m. Riverside Park, E. Cross at W. Huron St., Ypsi. Tickets $60 in advance at mibeer.com/events & $70 at the gate if available (usually sells out). Admission includes beer samples. Designated driver tickets, $25, available at the gate only and do not include beer samples.
How the Sun Became a Movie Star: U-M Detroit Observatory
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From stunning eclipse photos to the first motion pictures of the Sun, explore the fascinating history of solar research at U-M. Includes safe solar observation through modern telescopes (weather permitting).
1398 E. Ann Street (entrance on Observatory Street) ,Ann Arbor. Free. [email protected] https://detroitobservatory.umich.edu/ 7347632230.U-M Museum of Natural History Planetarium & Dome Theater
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Every Fri.–Sun. Three different audiovisual planetarium shows suitable for all ages. We Are Stars (noon) explores the secrets of our cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins, connecting life on Earth to the evolution of the universe; The Sky Tonight (1 & 3 p.m.) explores the current night sky, with tips on how to find the cardinal directions, constellations, and planets on your own; and T. Rex (2 p.m.) describes the iconic dinosaur’s scientific and cinematic history (includes scenes of dinosaur violence). Noon, 1, 2, & 3 p.m., 1105 North University. $8 at the gift shop. Limited capacity. (734) 764–0480, ummnh.org.
Walking Tours: U-M Detroit Observatory
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June 5, 13, 19, & 27. Student docents lead walks to historically rich areas of the U-M campus.
June 5 (6–7:30 p.m): “Creating Michigan: Key Moments in U-M’s Early History.” A tour of the original 40-acre campus and stories of U-M’s history in the early 1800s.
June 13 (1–2:30 p.m.): “The Origins of the Law Quadrangle.” A walk through the law school campus, with discussion of its architecture and important moments in Michigan Law history.
June 19 (6–7:30 p.m.): “Invisible to Indispensable: Black Legacies at Michigan.” In honor of Juneteenth, a tour focusing on the legacy of Black students and academics and the social movements they led on campus.
June 27 (3–4:30 p.m.): “Paths of Protest: Stories of Campus Activism at the University of Michigan.” Visits to places on campus that were sites of important protests.
Times & meeting locations vary. Free, preregistration required at detroitobservatory.umich.edu. (734) 763–2230.
Museum Highlight Tours: U-M Museum of Natural History
“Fiddler on the Roof”: The Encore Musical Theatre Company
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Thurs.–Sun., June 4–July 19. Dan Cooney directs this local professional company in the 1964 musical, an adaptation of stories by celebrated Yiddish writer Sholem Aleichem with a book by Joseph Stein and Sheldon Harnick and music by Jerry Bock. The plot concerns life in a 1905 Jewish Ukrainian shtetl before a pogrom forces an exodus. Starring Broadway veteran Daniel Friedman as Tevye. 7 p.m. (some Thurs., Fri., & Sat.) & 2 p.m. (some Thurs., Sat., & Sun.). Encore Maas Main Stage, 7714 Ann Arbor St., Dexter. Tickets $34–$65 in advance at theencoretheatre.org & (if available) at the door. (734) 268–6200.
Drop-in Improv Games: Ypsi Improv
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June 2, 13, 20, & 27. All age 16 & up invited to learn about and participate in improv games in a fun, relaxed, and judgment-free setting. No experience necessary. The June 20 & 27 meetings are followed by an hour-long skills session discussing and practicing a specific improv skill. 7–9 p.m. (Tues.) & 2–4 p.m. (Sat.), Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. Huron St., Ypsi. Tickets $8 (with skills session, $15) in advance via PayPal or Venmo linked from meetup.com/ypsi-improv or in cash at the door.
U-M Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Saturday Sampler
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Every Sat., except June 6: Docent-led tours exploring “Magic in the Ancient World” (June 13, 11:15 a.m.); “Storytelling in the Ancient World” (June 13, 2 p.m.); incantation bowls, ancient Egyptian adornment, and other objects in “My Favorite Things” (June 20); and “Highlights of the Kelsey” (June 27). 11 a.m.–noon (June 13) & 2–3 p.m., 434 S. State. Free. (734) 764–9304.
“Megafauna Mystery”: U-M Museum of Natural History Discovery Demos
“The Last Wide Open”: Theatre Nova
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Every Fri.–Sun., May 22–June 14. Diane Hill directs the Michigan premiere of Audrey Cefaly’s “love song in three movements,” a multiverse musical about the romance between a weary waitress and an immigrant dishwasher/musician playing out in several different parallel universes. The time-bending plot asks: what if love is less about destiny and more about timing? 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), 3 p.m. (Sat., except May 23), and 2 p.m. (Sun.). Theatre Nova, 410 W. Huron St. Tickets $30 (age 65 and older, $25; students with ID, $15 at the door) in advance at theatrenova.org/season11 & (if available) at the door. (734) 635–8450.
AFC Ann Arbor Men’s Team
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Match vs. Midwest United. This local United Soccer League 2nd division semiprofessional team plays against the Grand Rapids team. The team also plays a home match this month vs. the Flint City Bucks (June 24, 7 p.m.). Food trucks. 3 p.m., Pioneer High School Hollway Field, 601 W. Stadium at Main. Tickets $13 (kids 13 & under, free) in advance at afcannarbor.com or $15 at the gate. Group discounts & season tickets available. (734) 408–1627.
“Top of the Park”: Ann Arbor Summer Festival
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See 12 Friday.
Tonight in the KidZone and the Annex Tent: A2Zero offers sustainability focused games and activities (5 p.m.).
On the Power Center Lawn: “Bombay Jam” (5:30 p.m.), a Bollywood dance workout, led by a Miraya Fit instructor.
On the O&W Grove Stage: Ann Arbor–based indie folk singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Elisabeth Pixley-Fink (5 p.m.), the Detroit pop-oriented country-folk singer-songwriter Alison Albrecht (6:15 p.m.), and a late-night DJ set by DJ Batz (10 p.m.).
On the Rackham Stage: A high-energy rock band led by Grand Rapids singer Patty PerShayla (7 p.m.), and Shake Steady (8:45 p.m.), a horn-driven Detroit funk and psychedelic soul sextet that’s the latest incarnation of Summer Festival favorite Third Coast Kings.
4–11 p.m.
A2 Summer Streets Music Series: Main Street Area Association
The Hourlies: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
Magic: The Gathering (MTG): Sylvan Factory
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Every Wed., Fri., & Sat. All invited to play both casual and tournament forms of the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering.
Wed. & Sat. (5 p.m.): “Commander.” A drop-in session of the most popular form of the game. Free.
Wed. (6 p.m.): “Pauper.” A fun and fast format for all skill levels, three rounds. $5.
Wed. (6:30 p.m.): “Standard.” Three rounds, with competitive tournament rules, prizes of store credit. $10.
Fri. (6:30 p.m.): “Friday Night Draft.” Cost and format vary.
Various times, 2459 W. Stadium. (734) 929–5877, sylvanfactory.com.
Paul Keller Jazz Quartet: First Presbyterian Church Jazz Vespers
Latin Music & Dance Celebration: Michigan Immigrant Rights Center (MIRC) Benefit
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Dinner followed by a salsa lesson with “Mambo Marci” (6:30 p.m.) and dancing (or just listening) to live music by veteran local reeds player Paul Vornhagen’s Afro-Cuban jazz band Tumbao Bravo (7:15–9 p.m.). Cash bar. MIRC provides free legal services for Michigan immigrants. 6–9 p.m., First Unitarian Universalist Church, 4001 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. Tickets $50 preregistration required at tinyurl.com/a2mirc-6-13-2026 by June 6. [email protected].
Latin Music & Dance Celebration!: Reconstructionist Congregation & First Unitarian Universalist Congregation
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Fundraiser to support our immigrant neighbors. Proceeds will go to the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center (MIRC), one of the leading providers of free legal resources for immigrants in the state. Featuring Paul Vornhagen’s Afro-Cuban jazz band Tumbao Bravo. Music for listening & dancing. Doors open at 6:00. Dinner by Pilar’s Tamales. Cash bar. Salsa lesson with “Mambo Marci” at 6:30. Live music from 7:15 – 9:00. Tickets $50 per person. Deadline to register June 6.
First Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 4001 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 ,Lodi Township. For ticket information, contact [email protected] $50. [email protected]“Love’s Labor’s Lost”: U-M Residential College/Nichols Arboretum
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Every Thurs.–Sun., June 4–28. U-M students and local actors perform an alfresco production of one of Shakespeare’s lesser-known comedies, a sophisticated, at times delightfully impish, and finally somewhat dark treatment of the battle of the sexes. The king of Navarre and 3 of his lords vow to deny themselves worldly pleasures, including women, and devote themselves to academic study. But when the princess of France and her 3 ladies arrive at the king’s court, these solemn oaths become vague memories, and each of the young lords begins secretly to woo one of the young ladies, indulging in revels, masques, and outrageous sonnets. The RC’s annual Shakespeare in the Arb production is a hugely popular local summer tradition. The action moves from spot to spot within the Arb, and the production takes special care to make the shifting environments an active force in the performance. Audience members should be prepared for the weather conditions and periods of sitting, standing, & walking and bring a lightweight chair or blanket to sit on. Note: the June 20 performance includes ASL interpretation. 6:30 p.m., meet at the Peony Garden entrance at 1610 Washington Heights. $25 (Matthaei-Arb members, $20; kids, $15) in advance only at mutotix.umich.edu & the Michigan Union Ticket Office and are held at will call at the Arboretum Visitor Center. (734) 763–8587.
Comedy Mystery Dinner Show: The Dinner Detective Ann Arbor
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June 13 & 27. Dinner served while actors masquerading as fellow diners enact a comical murder mystery in which audience members may find themselves prime suspects. 6:30–9:30 p.m. (June 13) & 6–9 p.m. (June 27), Ann Arbor Marriott, 1275 S. Huron St., Ypsi. $75 includes gratuity. Preregistration required at thedinnerdetective.com. (866) 496–0535.
“Born This Way”: The Creature Conservancy
“Fiddler on the Roof”: The Encore Musical Theatre Company
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Thurs.–Sun., June 4–July 19. Dan Cooney directs this local professional company in the 1964 musical, an adaptation of stories by celebrated Yiddish writer Sholem Aleichem with a book by Joseph Stein and Sheldon Harnick and music by Jerry Bock. The plot concerns life in a 1905 Jewish Ukrainian shtetl before a pogrom forces an exodus. Starring Broadway veteran Daniel Friedman as Tevye. 7 p.m. (some Thurs., Fri., & Sat.) & 2 p.m. (some Thurs., Sat., & Sun.). Encore Maas Main Stage, 7714 Ann Arbor St., Dexter. Tickets $34–$65 in advance at theencoretheatre.org & (if available) at the door. (734) 268–6200.
“National Theatre Live: All My Sons”: Michigan Theater
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Film screenings every day. Tickets $11.75 unless otherwise noted (children under 12, students, seniors age 65 & older, & U.S. veterans, $9.75; Marquee Arts members, $8) in advance online (recommended) & at the door. For updated schedule, see marquee-arts.org/calendar.
June 13: “National Theatre Live: All My Sons.” Broadcast of a taped 2026 National Theatre (London) acclaimed production of Arthur Miller’s classic play, from visionary director Ivo Van Hove. A dramatic indictment of American big business told through the story of a family torn apart by lies and fraud, the play is a salient reminder of the ways everyday demands can lead to moral compromise. Bryan Cranston, Marianne Jean-Baptiste. Note: Tickets $17. 7 p.m.
“Oklahoma!”: Chelsea Area Players
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June 12–14. Rachel Slupe directs a cast of local actors in a performance of the landmark 1943 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, a sentimental love story set in Oklahoma Territory on the eve of statehood. The show’s many well-known songs include “I’m Just a Girl Who Can’t Say No,” “People Will Say We’re in Love,” and the rousing title chorus. 7 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Chelsea High School Auditorium, 740 N. Freer, Chelsea. $25 at chelseaareaplayers.org & (if available) at the door. [email protected].
Complicated Women: Off the Cuff Theatre Company
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Off The Cuff Theatre Company is proud to present a special second run of Complicated Women by Margaret Berger at Ann Arbor Civic Theatre.
Through humor, heartbreak, friendship, loss, and resilience, Complicated Women weaves together the stories of four women navigating life’s messiest and most human moments. Honest, funny, emotional, and deeply relatable, this intimate production shines a light on the complexity of womanhood and the connections that carry us through it.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of powerful performances, raw emotion, and moments that will stay with you long after the curtain falls.
Performances:
Friday, June 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Ann Arbor Civic Theatre
322 W. ANN ST.
Ann Arbor, MI
Mary & the Huz(band): Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth Cafe 704
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The local wife-and-husband duo of singer-guitarists Mary & Eric Fithian performs covers by the likes of Hank Williams, the Beatles, and Joni Mitchell. 7–9 p.m., 704 Airport Blvd., ste. 1. Sliding scale tickets $10–$20 at the door only. Livestream available (livestream $10 in advance only at interfaithspirit.org/cafe-704-coffeehouse). (734) 657–5384, [email protected].
U-M Music School Collaborative Piano Institute.
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June 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, & 19. This summer program for pianists, chamber musicians, singers, and composers features performances of Art Songs & Chamber Music (June 6, 13, 18, & 19) by institute faculty and participants. Also, “Sylvie & The Rain Tree: Black Poetry, Music, and the Haitian Kont” (June 11), a lecture recital by the Detroit classical crossover duo of baritone Jean Bernard Cerin and pianist Veena Kulkarni-Rankin, along with a performance by institute faculty members and the Reverón Piano Trio (June 12), a Venezuelan trio of pianist Ana María Otamendi, violinist Simón Gollo, and cellist Horacio Contreras who specialize in works by Latin American composers. 7–9 p.m. Britton Recital Hall, 1100 Baits, North Campus. Free. collaborativepianoinstitute.org.
Nick Harvey: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
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June 12 & 13. Affable, charming Jacksonville-based comic and military veteran whose clean and sneakily clever act covers topics from being a dad to all the opportunities that await him if he goes to jail. Opening acts TBA. 7:15 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 9:45 p.m. (Sat.), 212 S. Fourth Ave. $20 at aacomedy.com & (if available) at the door. (734) 996–9080.
“1776”: Ann Arbor Civic Theatre
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June 11–14. In honor of America’s semiquincentennial, David Kiley directs local actors in Sherman Edwards and Peter Stone’s Tony-winning 1969 musical. It tells the story of the compromises, political maneuverings, and last-minute improvisations leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence, focusing on the efforts of John Adams to persuade his colleagues at the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia to sign. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Arthur Miller Theatre, 1226 Murfin. Tickets $29 (seniors, $26; students, $20) at a2ct.ludus.com & (if available) at the door. (734) 971–2228.
2nd Saturday Contra Dance: Ann Arbor Community for Traditional Music and Dance
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Maeve Devlin calls to music by Stout Hearted String Band. Bring clean-soled, nonslip flat shoes. Beginners’ intro at 7 p.m. 7:30–10:30 p.m., Concourse Hall, 4531 Concourse. $10 suggested donation (pay what you can). [email protected].
“The Big 3-Oh-No: OLC Laments Turning 30”: Out Loud Chorus
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June 12 & 13. Dusty Francis directs this more than 130-member volunteer chorus for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people and their friends, in a program featuring songs that celebrate the chorus’s 30th birthday with a campy memorial to its passing youth. Accompanied by pianist Casey Baker. 8–10 p.m., Lincoln High School, 7425 Willis, Ypsi. Tickets $23 (students, seniors, & people in need, $15; kids 12 and under, free) in advance at olconline.org/events, $25 at the door. (734) 265–0740.
“The Last Wide Open”: Theatre Nova
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Every Fri.–Sun., May 22–June 14. Diane Hill directs the Michigan premiere of Audrey Cefaly’s “love song in three movements,” a multiverse musical about the romance between a weary waitress and an immigrant dishwasher/musician playing out in several different parallel universes. The time-bending plot asks: what if love is less about destiny and more about timing? 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), 3 p.m. (Sat., except May 23), and 2 p.m. (Sun.). Theatre Nova, 410 W. Huron St. Tickets $30 (age 65 and older, $25; students with ID, $15 at the door) in advance at theatrenova.org/season11 & (if available) at the door. (734) 635–8450.
“Saturday Night Improv: Double Header”: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
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Every Sat. (except June 27). Rotating lineup of two local improv troupes. Also, on June 6, Love Fools, an improvised dating show with a lineup of strange characters (7:30 p.m., $10 in advance, $12 at the door). 8:30–9:45 p.m., 2350 W. Liberty. $15 in advance at heardotsay.com/events & $18 (if available) at the door.
University Lowbrow Astronomers
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June 6 & 13. A chance to join local astronomy buffs for a look at the sky through instruments. Participants are welcome to bring their own telescopes. Visitors must turn off all electronic equipment (car radios, transmitters, phones, etc.) at the observatory entrance. Canceled if the sky is overcast or the weather is inclement. If in doubt, call after 4 p.m. day of event. 8:30–11:55 p.m. or as long as the sky remains clear, Peach Mountain Observatory, North Territorial (about 1¼ miles west of Hudson Mills Metropark), Dexter. Free. (734) 975–3248.
Nick Harvey: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
Observer Editor
June 12 & 13. Affable, charming Jacksonville-based comic and military veteran whose clean and sneakily clever act covers topics from being a dad to all the opportunities that await him if he goes to jail. Opening acts TBA. 7:15 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 9:45 p.m. (Sat.), 212 S. Fourth Ave. $20 at aacomedy.com & (if available) at the door. (734) 996–9080.