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July 1, 2026
2026 Junior Olympic Championship: Artistic Swimming
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June 27–July 4. Over 1,000 top U.S. male and female swimmers ages 12–19 compete in the sport, also known as synchronized swimming, scoring points for artistic impression, execution of elements, and difficulty. Times TBA, EMU Jones Natatorium, 100 Olds/Robb. Tickets $15 day pass (ages 6–17 & seniors, $10), $100 event pass (ages 6–17 & seniors, $60) in advance only at tinyurl.com/2026artswimypsi.
“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 snake brains available to examine, but no live snakes. 11 a.m.–3 p.m., 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478, ummnh.org.
Chime Concert: Kerrytown Market & Shops
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Every Wed., Fri., & Sat. 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. (Wed. & Fri.) & 10:30–11 a.m. (Sat.). Free. [email protected].
U-M Museum of Natural History Planetarium & Dome Theater
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Every Tues.–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.
“Emma’s Wedding(s)”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
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Every Wed.–Sun., June 25–Aug. 30. Kate Thomsen directs longtime Purple Rose resident playwright Carey Crim’s comedy-drama about a group of old friends gathered to celebrate their friend Emma’s fourth wedding. Together, they revisit their memories of each of her previous three weddings to “the one.” Adult language and subject matter. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.), 3 p.m. (Thurs., Sat., & Wed.), 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.). 137 Park St., Chelsea. Tickets $31.50–$52.50 in advance at purplerosetheatre.org, (734) 433–7673, & (if available) at the door. Discounts available.
“West Side Nite Ride”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
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Every Wed. Slow/moderate-paced ride, 10 to 30 miles, along the B2B Trail to Hudson Mills Metropark and/or Dexter-Huron Metropark with a possible visit to the Dexter Dairy Queen. This ride is a favorite with newcomers and casual riders. See aabts.org for weather cancellations or delays. 5 p.m. sharp, meet at Forest Lawn Cemetery parking lot, corner of Broad & Grand, Dexter. Free. (734) 426–5116.
Magic: The Gathering (MTG): Sylvan Factory
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Every Wed., Fri., & Sat. (except July 4). All invited to play both casual and tournament forms of the collectible card game MTG.
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.
Ypsi Fine Arts Club: Riverside Arts Center
Bridgerton Ball: Ann Arbor District Library
“Community Table”: The Washtenaw Food Hub
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Every Wed. Food- and agriculture-related discussions and demos.
July 1: “Berry Jam Preserving.” Experienced canner Jessica Read leads a hands-on, beginner-friendly session of small-batch jam canning. Free.
July 8: “Love Your Liver.” Vegan chef Val Wilson, founder of Macro Val, leads a discussion on supporting liver health through local foods and healing teas. Recipe handouts. $7.
July 15: “Lightbridge Academy.” Intro to this new early childhood education center for parents, with hands-on activities for kids.
July 22: “Knitting with Local Yarn.” Mitch Fehrle of Michigan Fibershed leads a hands-on session for beginning knitters. Supplies provided. $10.
6–7 p.m., 4175 Whitmore Lake Rd. Cost varies. Preregistration required for all events at tinyurl.com/a2-foodhub. thewashtenawfoodhub.com.
Magic: The Gathering (MTG): Sylvan Factory
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Every Wed., Fri., & Sat. (except July 4). All invited to play both casual and tournament forms of the collectible card game MTG.
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.
“A Journey of Service, Gratitude, and the American Ideal”: Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
“The Python Hunt”: 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 28 & July 1: “The Python Hunt” (Xander Robin, 2025). Documentary about the eccentric hunters who take part in an annual 10-day event in Florida to remove invasive pythons from the Everglades. 6:15 p.m. (Sun.) & 6:30 p.m. (Wed.).
Group Runs: A2 Runners
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Every Wed. & Mon. Runners of all abilities invited to join a beginner or advanced 3- to 5-mile group run, followed by socializing at a downtown coffee shop. 6:30 p.m., meet at the Kerrytown Clock Tower. Preregistration requested at meetup.com/a2runners. Free. [email protected].
Magic: The Gathering (MTG): Sylvan Factory
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Every Wed., Fri., & Sat. (except July 4). All invited to play both casual and tournament forms of the collectible card game MTG.
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.
“Quakers: Who Are We?”: Ann Arbor Friends Meeting
“When Marnie Was There”: 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.
July 1: “When Marnie Was There” (Hiromasa Yonebayashi, 2014). Animated Studio Ghibli psychological drama about a mysterious friendship between two girls. Japanese, subtitles. 7 p.m.
Ann Arbor Bridge Club
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Every Wed. All invited to play friendly, competitive ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge. Arrive 20 minutes early if coming without a partner. Call before coming to check that the game is being held. 7–10:30 p.m., Walden Hills clubhouse, 2114 Pauline (park in marked spaces in the lot on the north side of Pauline). $6 per person. (734) 945–6021.
Ann Arbor Group Runs: Fleet Feet
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Every Wed., Sun., & Tues. Runners of all abilities invited to join a run of 3–5 miles along varying routes from different locations. Rain or shine. Fleet Feet (7 p.m. Wed.), 123 E. Liberty, (734) 769–5016. Dozer Coffee (8 a.m. Sun. & 7 a.m. Tues.), 112 Jackson Plz., (734) 929–9022. Free. fleetfeetsemichigan.com.
Earthwork Night with Chris Good and Ben Traverse Band: Moonwinks Café
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Earthwork Music presents Earthwork Night at Moonwinks Café!
Ann Arbor’s own Chris Good and old time balladeer Ben Traverse (alongside washboardist Vince Russo and bassist Jerry Wenger) join forces for a never-before-seen pairing of eclectic Americana!
$10, available in person day of show.
Chris Good:
Chris Good is an Ann Arbor-based singer-songwriter, farmer, and community organizer whose music features “sweet grooves and poignant lyrics infused with intentionality, ingenuity, and integrity.” Alongside his musical pursuits, Chris serves as Communications Director for the MI-based nonprofit, Title Track, and Produce Manager for Nature & Nurture Seeds. Chris can also be found performing with his band, Friends with the Weather, and with Joe Reilly & The Community Gardeners.
Ben Traverse & The Little River Stringband:
**Earthwork Music Collective** member **Ben Traverse** (they/them) has been a gentle steward of tradition for over a decade. Heralded as the modern-day Pete Seeger, Traverse roves across the Great Lakes Basin purveying the finest sea shanties, bluegrass, Celtic, and old time music and sharing the history from which they came.
The Little River Stringband will feature Earthworker / Ann Arborite, Vice Russo (Pontiac Trailblazers) and Jerry Wenger (Red Thyme, Mark Lavengood).
5151 Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 ,Dixboro. At door (cash preferred) $10. [email protected]Live Production Electronic Music: Gear Lords
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Gear Lords has its 50th meeting and showcase Wednesday July 1 at Ziggys in Ypsilanti. Gear Lords is the all hardware, all live set electronic music showcase. Think synths and beat machines, as opposed to turntables and computers. Each meeting we have musicians playing, and this time we have 4 of our regulars. Vibes range from electro, to techno, to house and minimal.
206 W Michigan Ave. ,Ypsilanti. donation. [email protected] 7348834435.“Music in the Park”: Ann Arbor Civic Band Summer Concert Series
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Every Wed., June 17–July 22. J. Nick Smith directs the venerable Civic Band in this popular local outdoor summer tradition. Carl Grapentine announces. Food trucks. Bring a picnic and blanket and relax on the grass. Tonight: “... With Liberty and Justice for All,” an Independence Day–themed program of music, features Robert Jager’s Esprit de Corps and Sousa’s The Liberty Bell, as well as Robert Bowden’s Armed Forces Salute and John Williams’ Olympic Fanfare and Theme, along with other works. Also, Andrews Sisters tribute act, the ABC Sisters, performs music from the 1940s like “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” and “I’ve Got a Gal in Kalamazoo” with the Depot Town Big Band. 7:30–8:30 p.m., Burns Park, 1300 Baldwin. Free. annarborcivicband.org.
“Wednesday Night Swing”: Swing Ann Arbor
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Every Wed. Lindy Hop, East Coast swing, Charleston, and Balboa dancing to recorded music. No partner needed. Wear comfortable low-grip shoes. Preceded at 6:30 p.m. by a free beginner lesson. 7:30–9:30 p.m., Michigan League Vandenberg rm. (July 1, 8, & 29), and Michigan Union Anderson, ABCD Rm. (July 15 & 22). $5 (free for members and lesson attendees) at the door.
Visitors Night: Ann Arbor Model Railroad Club
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The chance to see trains whizzing around on a big, elaborate layout, housed in a depot restored by the club. 7:30–10 p.m., Dexter Depot, 3487 Broad, Dexter. Free. [email protected].