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June 16, 2026
Ann Arbor Group Runs: Fleet Feet
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Every Tues., Wed., & Sun. Runners of all abilities invited to join a run of 3–5 miles along varying routes from different locations. Rain or shine. Dozer Coffee (7 a.m. Tues. & 8 a.m. Sun.), 112 Jackson Plz. and Fleet Feet (7 p.m. Wed.), 123 E. Liberty. (734) 929–9022 (Sun. & Tues.) & (734) 769–5016 (Wed.). Free. fleetfeetsemichigan.com.
“Loving Our Neighbors”: St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
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A guided conversation about simple, practical ways to recognize, support, and protect vulnerable community members. 10 a.m.–noon, 2250 E. Stadium. Free. Preregistration required at tinyurl.com/a2-neighbors-6-16-26. [email protected], ccwcwashtenaw.org.
Nature Play Pop-Up: Floating & Boating: Matthaei Botanical Gardens
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Matthaei Botanical Gardens is hosting free, hands-on Nature Play Pop-ups. Young children will have hands-on fun while taking a closer look at nature, and parents will leave with easy ideas to encourage creative nature play at home. No registration, free event. First to arrive, first to play. Kids can join in as spaces open during the pop-ups. Suggested ages 3-7. Please note that all materials stay unless otherwise specified.
1800 N Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 ,Ann Arbor. Free. https://mbgna.umich.edu/event/nature-play-pop-floating-boating“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.
Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor City Club
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Every Fri., Tues., & Thurs. All invited to play ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge (Fri. & Tues.) and a 499er game (Thurs.) for players with no more than 499 ACBL master points. 1–4 p.m. (arrive by 12:45 p.m.), 1830 Washtenaw Ave. $9 per person. If you plan to come without a partner, email [email protected].
“History & Heroism”: Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival Shorts Series
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May 26–June 30. Screenings of short films with Jewish themes, followed by discussion from guest experts, including professors, rabbis, & directors. All events 2–3 p.m., JCC, 2935 Birch Hollow. Light refreshments. Each screening $15, or $72 for the whole series, only in advance at jlive.app/events/15756.
June 16: “History & Heroism.” Featuring Wallenberg (John J. Valadez, 2025), a documentary about the Swedish diplomat (and U-M alum) who saved thousands of Hungarian Jews during World War II; and The Ice Cream Man (Robert Moniot, 2024), a drama about a Dutch Jewish ice cream parlor owner targeted by Klaus Barbie after the Nazi invasion of the Netherlands.
“Japan Week: Make a Print Inspired by Japanese Art”: Ann Arbor District Library/U-M Museum of Art (UMMA)
Elements of Gardening (1 of 2 events): AARP
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Join AARP Michigan, Disability Network Washtenaw Monroe Livingston and Sustain-Hability for a beginner‑friendly, hands‑on introduction to gardening. This two‑session workshop explores the essentials of growing healthy plants and designing beautiful, functional garden spaces, for people of all abilities. SESSION ONE June 16: Elements of Gardening
Learn the foundational building blocks of successful gardening—soil, sunlight, and water—and how they work together to support plant growth. We’ll explore growing zones, how to read plant tags, choosing the right plants for your environment, and options for container gardening. Participants will also get guidance on selecting and using basic tools, along with ergonomic tips to garden comfortably and safely.
https://events.aarp.org/GrowingTogether ,F. Free. [email protected] (Ramon Harris)“Pioneer Day at Sharon Mills”: Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission
Ann Arbor Area Scrabble Club
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Every Tues. All invited to play the classic word game, using the 5th-edition Scrabble dictionary. Bring your own set, if you like. 4–9 p.m., Arbor Brewing Company Corner Brewery, 720 Norris St., Ypsilanti. Free. meetup.com/ann-arbor-scrabble-meetup. [email protected].
“Top of the Park”: Ann Arbor Summer Festival
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See 12 Friday.
Tonight in the KidZone: Japanese crafts (5 p.m.) with the U-M Center for Japanese Studies.
In the Annex Tent: bicycle repairs by Common Cycle staff (5 p.m.).
On the Power Center Lawn: a Pilates workout (5:30 p.m.) led by local Pilates instructor Anne McDonough.
On the O&W Grove Stage: Ypsilanti indie folk singer Chris DuPont (5 p.m.), followed by Great Lakes Taiko Drumming (6 p.m.) performing Japanese festival and folk music on traditional instruments.
On the Rackham Stage: Authentic bluegrass by longtime local favorites the RFD Boys (6:30 p.m.), and Country GongBang (8 p.m.), a South Korean contemporary bluegrass band that incorporates elements of K-Pop music.
The music is followed at 9:45 p.m. by a screening of Gremlins, Joe Dante’s 1984 comic horror-fantasy about a boy who inadvertently unleashes a horde of malevolently mischievous monsters on a small town.
5–11 p.m.
Game Night: Sylvan Factory
“Women’s Pond Walk”: Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation Environmental Education
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Adults age 18 & up invited to take a 1-mile hike around Olson Pond to see what lives by, on, and in the water. Binoculars and dip net provided. Dress for the weather. 5:30–6:30 p.m., Olson Park playground, 1515 Dhu Varren. Free, preregistration required at tinyurl.com/a2parksrec or (734) 794–6250. [email protected].
“Transitional Intelligence”: American Business Women’s Association
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Talk by career coach Jen Miley on learning to navigate institutional change. Appetizers and light refreshments. 5:45–7:30 p.m., Kellogg Eye Center, rm. 5050, 1000 Wall. Registration required (price TBA) at abwa-maia.org/events. Livestream available. [email protected].
“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. See aabts.org for weather cancellations or delays. 6 p.m. sharp, meet at Aberdeen Bike and Outdoors, 1101 Main, Chelsea. Start location occasionally changes. Free. (734) 662–0205.
AFC Ann Arbor Women’s Team
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Match vs. Midwest United. This local United Soccer League women’s semiprofessional soccer team plays another of Michigan’s strongest teams. This month’s home schedule also includes a match vs. Detroit City FC (June 16, 7 p.m.) and one vs. Kalamazoo FC (June 28, 3 p.m.). Food trucks. 7 p.m., Pioneer High School Hollway Field, 601 W. Stadium. Tickets $13 (kids 13 & under, free) in advance at afcannarbor.com or $15 at the gate. Group discounts & season tickets available. (734) 408–1627.
French Canadian Music Session: Ann Arbor Community for Traditional Music and Dance
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All musicians invited to bring acoustic instruments to trade tunes and play the dance music of French Canada: jigs, reels, waltzes, and so-called “crooked” tunes from Quebec, Acadia, and the Métis traditions. Knowledge of French not required. 7–9 p.m., Pittsfield Twp. Bldg., Morris Hall, 6201 W. Michigan Ave. Free. [email protected], aactmad.org/french-canadian-session.
Huron Valley Harmonizers Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society
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Every Tues. Singers of all ages and genders invited to join rehearsals of this award-winning a cappella chorus. 7–8:45 p.m., First Unitarian Universalist Church, 4001 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. Free to visitors; call ahead or check website (dues for those who join). (734) 796–7467, [email protected], hvharmonizers.org.
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 complicated steps, and no partner or experience needed. Bring clean, flat, nonslip shoes and your own water bottle. First-timers asked to arrive at 6:45 p.m. 7–9:30 p.m., Concourse Hall, 4531 Concourse. Suggested donation $8–$12 (students, $4; kids age 13 & under with caregiver, free). (734) 665–7704, aactmad.org/english-country.
Unison Chamber Music Collective Gala
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Join Unison Chamber Music Collective for an evening of live music, food, and community at a special fundraising event this June.
Unison is a Michigan-based nonprofit that brings live chamber music into spaces where this art form is rarely experienced, including shelters, correctional facilities, and addiction recovery centers. Through these programs, Unison creates shared musical experiences that foster connection, reflection, and a sense of community.
This event offers a rare opportunity to experience Unison’s work firsthand. The evening will feature an intimate chamber music performance by Unison artists, along with opportunities to learn more about the organization’s impact and the communities it serves.
Admission is pay-as-you-can, and all proceeds directly support Unison’s ongoing work bringing live music to underserved communities across the region. All are welcome to attend, enjoy, and be part of this meaningful work.
7-10 p.m., Kerrytown Concert House, 415 N. Fourth Ave. Pay as you can
https://unisonchambermusiccollective.org
“A Conversation with Jill Biden”: Marquee Arts
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The former first lady discusses her new memoir, View from the East Wing, which offers a candid, behind-the-scenes look at life in the now-demolished East Wing of the White House—from grading papers by her community college students in the Rose Garden and weekends at Camp David to the moment her husband’s reelection bid came to an unexpected end. 7:30 p.m., Michigan Theater. $73–$175 in advance at ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster outlets, or (800) 745–3000. marquee-arts.org/live-events.
The Moth StorySlam: U-M Michigan Public
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June 2 & 16. Open mic storytelling competition sponsored by the Moth, the NYC-based nonprofit storytelling organization. Ten storytellers are selected at random from among those who sign up to tell a 3- to 5-minute story on the theme “American Dreams” (June 2) and “Romance” (June 16). Stories are judged by 3 audience members. Winners compete in a semiannual GrandSlam. Seating limited; arrive early. 7:30–9 p.m. (doors open and sign-up begins at 6:30 p.m.), Blind Pig, 208 S. First St. Tickets $20 general admission in advance only at themoth.org beginning 3 weeks before the event. [email protected].