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July 6, 2026
“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.
“Classic Arcade Week 2026”: Ann Arbor District Library
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July 5–9. All invited to drop in and play vintage arcade game cabinets, including Donkey Kong, Frogger, Galaga, The Simpsons, Space Invaders, and more. With a high score tournament on Thursday (qualification play begins at 10 a.m.). No quarters required. Noon–7:45 p.m., AADL Warehouse, 265 Parkland Plz. Free. (734) 327–4200.
Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center
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Every Thurs. & Mon. Play open to all skill levels age 18+, both ACBL-sanctioned (Thurs.) and non-sanctioned (Mon.). Noon–3:30 p.m. (Thurs.) and 12:30–3:30 p.m. (Mon.), 1320 Baldwin. $9 (Thurs.) & $5 (Mon.); $1–$2 less for AASC members. (734) 794–6250, a2gov.org/senior, annarborbridge.com.
Group Ride: Ann Arbor Velo Club
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Every Mon. Moderate-paced 20-mile ride to Dexter and back, often with a rest stop along the way. Riders must wear a helmet and bring water and supplies to fix a flat tire. 6 p.m. (nonmembers must come 10 minutes early to sign a club waiver), Barton Nature Area, 1010 W. Huron River Dr. Free. annarborveloclub.org.
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 (Thurs. & Mon.) or either a beginner or advanced group run (Sat.). AARC Colonnade (6 p.m. Thurs.), 901 W. Eisenhower; AARC Traver Village (7 a.m. Sat.), 2621 Plymouth Rd.; and Corner Brewery (6 p.m. Mon.), 720 Norris, Ypsi. Free. annarborrunningcompany.com.
Sewing Lab: Ann Arbor District Library
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July 6 & 20. Adults and kids grade 6 & up invited to get basic sewing help with their unfinished projects or learn how to use the AADL sewing machines. Bring your own sewing machine, if you wish. No experience necessary. Also, crafter Amber Adams-Fall demonstrates understitching (July 6) and sewing instructor Rae Hoekstra discusses hemming (July 20). 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.
“Angel Down”: Literati Bookstore Genres Book Club
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All invited to join a discussion of Daniel Kraus’s acclaimed 2026 novel about a group of WWI soldiers who stumble upon a fallen angel who could hold the key to ending the war. 6:30 p.m., 124 E. Washington. Tickets $5 (can be redeemed for store credit) in advance only at literatibookstore.com. (734) 585–5567.
“Getting Unstuck”: Ann Arbor District Library Emerging Writers Workshop
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].
Community Summer Sing: Ann Arbor Civic Chorus
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July 6 & Aug. 3. All invited to join this local choir in an evening of singing an eclectic repertoire from Renaissance madrigals to musical theater. 7–9 p.m., Forsythe Middle School Auditorium, 1655 Newport. $15; preregistration required at aarecedonline.com/adultclasses. (734) 994–1985, [email protected], a2civicchorus.weebly.com.