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July 3, 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.
“Joe’s Breakfast Club”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
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Every Fri. Moderate-paced ride, 20 miles or more, to Dexter and beyond. Pack a lunch or stop in Dexter. See aabts.org for weather cancellations or delays. 9 a.m. sharp, meet at Delhi Metro Park parking lot (left of the tollbooth), E. Delhi off Huron River Dr. Free. [email protected].
“Olson Park Gravel Ride”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
“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.
Foodie Fridays: Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission
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].
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. Noon-1 p.m., 4380 West Waters Rd., Free. (734) 395-1540, [email protected], https://www.stephensonceramicstudio.com/
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.
Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor City Club
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Every Thurs., Fri., & Tues. 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].
45th Annual Fireworks Show: Manchester Men’s Club
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Fireworks with musical entertainment by the Manchester classic & contemporary rock cover band Star69, followed by a DJ at 6 p.m. Also, a beer tent ($5 cash cover, opens at 7 p.m.) with beverages & popcorn available. Rain date: July 4. Dusk (gates open at 3 p.m.), Carr Park, 599 W. Main, Manchester. Free; donations encouraged. (734) 428–9028.
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Button and Pin Exchange: Ann Arbor District Library
Friday Night Music at Lake Forest Golf Club: Lake Forest Golf Club
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🎶 Friday Night Live Music at Lake Forest Golf Club 🎶
Join us Friday, July 3rd at 5:30 PM for an evening of live music featuring local musicians on piano and bass, Louis Johnson and David Stearns. The night features a variety of music from Jazz, Motown, R&B, and Standards.
Come early and enjoy Happy Hour from 3–5 PM featuring food and drink specials before the music begins. Open to the public. Enjoy corn toss, and other lawn games. Practice Facility and Golf! Food & Beverage features include specialty hot dogs, house made apple pie and banana pudding and seasonal cocktails!
📍 Ellsworth Food & Spirits at Lake Forest Golf Club
🗓 Friday, July 3rd
⏰ Happy Hour: 3–5 PM | Live Music Starts: 5:30 PM
🎵 Live Music by Louis Johnson and David Stearns
View the full menu online: https://ellsworthannarbor.com/menus/#specials
3110 W. Ellsworth Road, Ann Arbor. Free. [email protected]. www.lakeforestgc.com 734-994-8580.
3110 W. Ellsworth Road, Ann Arbor. Free. [email protected]. www.lakeforestgc.com 734-994-8580.
3110 W. Ellsworth Road ,Ann Arbor. Free. [email protected] www.lakeforestgc.com 734-994-8580 Ext. 2.“Cryptid Creations”: Ann Arbor District Library 2026 Big Gay Read
D&D Adventurers League: Sylvan Factory
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Every Fri. All invited to play the current official campaign of the popular Dungeons & Dragons tabletop role-playing game, using 5th-edition rules. Kids under 13 must have adult accompaniment. 6–10 p.m., 2459 W. Stadium. $10. Space limited, preregistration strongly recommended. (734) 929–5877, sylvanfactory.com.
First Friday Shabbat: Jewish Cultural Society
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All invited for a dinner from a local restaurant, preceded by a brief secular Shabbat observance with songs, candle lighting, and challah & wine rituals. Kids welcome. 6:30–8 p.m., 2935 Birch Hollow. $10 (families, $25) for nonmembers; members, free. Preregistration required at jewishculturalsociety.org.
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.
Music in the Park: Dexter Area Chamber of Commerce
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Every Fri., May 29–Aug. 28. Entertainment in downtown Dexter. Food trucks. Dancing. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket and relax on the grass. Tonight: The Extrusions, a popular local cover band with a huge repertoire of classic, New Wave, and modern rock hits as well as forgotten gems from the 1960s through the 2010s. 6:30–9 p.m., Monument Park gazebo, downtown Dexter (note that Main is closed until Aug. due to construction, so attendees must park elsewhere). Free. (734) 325–4030, tinyurl.com/dexter-music2026.
“Creature Encounters & Adult Open Hours”: The Creature Conservancy
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Fri. July 3 & 17 and every Sat. & Sun. During the Friday Adult Open Hours (age 18+ only), conservancy staffers present and give insights into some local animals, including a woodchuck, skunk, and a common snapping turtle at 7:30 p.m. On Sat. and Sun., conservancy staffers present the first three animals at 1 & 4 p.m., and an animal keeper shows an opossum 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.
“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.
“Music Discovery Night”: All Hands Active
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July 3, 17, & 31. All invited to play a favorite recorded song, describe why you like it, and discuss it with the group. Songs must be available on streaming platforms or stored on a flash drive or device you bring. Computer, speakers, and a big screen for lyrics provided. 7–9 p.m., basement of 255 E. Liberty, ste. 225. Preregistration required at meetup.com/allhandsactive/events. Free; donations welcome. [email protected].
“Raiders of the Lost Ark”: 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 3: “Raiders of the Lost Ark” (Stephen Spielberg, 1981). Hit action adventure flick about a globe-trotting archaeologist squaring off against occult-obsessed Nazis. On 35mm. Harrison Ford, Karen Allen. 7 p.m.
AFC Ann Arbor Men’s Team
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Match vs. Oakland County. This local United Soccer League 2nd division semiprofessional team plays the Royal Oak team tonight. This month’s home schedule also includes a match vs. Kalamazoo FC (July 11, 7 p.m.). Food trucks. 7 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.
KC Johns Live at 20 Front Street: KC Johns
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KC Johns delivers infectious country-rock with dynamic, compelling vocals and an undeniable determination. She turned heads with her viral single “Rodeo Queen,” hitting over 2.2 million streams, climbing to #28 on Texas Country Radio, and earning Top 10 honors from the Texas Country Music Association.
Johns kicked off 2026 with “Bad Perfume,” accompanied by a music video. The track is a smoky, dangerous rocker driven by bold guitars and sultry rhythm, capturing the intoxicating rush of a love that smelled sweet at first but turned sharp and unforgettable. “Bad Perfume” made the Highest Debut on both the American Country Music and Texas Country Music charts, earning Song of the Week and ranking third in first-week adds.
From opening for major artists like Luke Bryan, Chris Young, and Randy Houser to headlining her own stages around the world, KC brings her signature blend of honesty, grit, and soulful storytelling. She remains grounded in connection, dedicated to creating experiences that resonate, all while enjoying a glass of her Thunder Mesquite Smoked Bourbon Whiskey. Learn more at KCJohns.Rocks.
“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.
“Telescope Observing”: U-M Detroit Observatory
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Every Fri. All invited to drop in to use the Observatory’s 1857 Fitz telescope and other modern instruments. Exhibits are also open regardless of viewing conditions. Last visitors admitted 30 minutes prior to closing. 9–11 p.m., 1398 E. Ann at Observatory. Free, no registration required. (734) 763–2230, detroitobservatory.umich.edu.
“Turtle Cat Comedy”: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
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Local and visiting stand-up comics TBA. Hosted by Finn St. John. 9–10 p.m., 2350 W. Liberty. $15 in advance at heardotsay.com/events, $18 (if available) at the door. [email protected].
Riverside Swings: Riverside Arts Center
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Every Fri. Swing dancing to recorded music. No partner or experience required. Wear comfortable low-grip/tread shoes. Preceded at 7 and 8 p.m. by hour-long lessons. Followed by a “late-night blues-&-fusion” dance. The 1st Friday of each month is free, and the 3rd Friday includes a Charleston lesson. 9–11 p.m., 76 N. Huron St., Ypsi. $5 (students, $4). riversidearts.org/riverside-swings.
“Sleepaway Camp”: 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 3: “Sleepaway Camp” (Robert Hiltzik, 1983). A teenage girl attends a woodsy camp after a tragic death in this classic twisty horror film. 9:30 p.m.