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July 17, 2025

2025 RowFest National Championships: USRowing
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July 12-20. All invited to watch teams from across the country compete in one of the U.S.’s largest flatwater rowing events. Rowers in multiple age categories compete in over 350 sprints, relay races, and other events on EMU’s newly upgraded Ford Lake rowing course. Various times, Ford Lake Park beach, 9075 S. Huron River Dr., Ypsilanti. Info: annarbor.org/sports-commission/rowfest. Free.

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U-M Museum of Natural History Planetarium & Dome Theater
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Every Tues.–Sun. (except July 4). Three different audiovisual planetarium shows suitable for all ages, including the debut of T.REX (2 p.m.), which explores the iconic dinosaur in scientific and cinematic history and contains scenes of dinosaur violence. Also, Sea Monsters (noon) follows a curious dolichorhynchops (an extinct species of marine reptile) as she travels through the most dangerous oceans in history. The Sky Tonight (1 & 3 p.m.) is an exploration of the current night sky, with tips on how to find the cardinal directions, constellations, and planets on your own. Noon, 1, 2, & 3 p.m., U-M MNH, 1105 North University. $8 at the gift shop. Limited capacity. (734) 764–0480, ummnh.org.

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“Cavanaugh Lake Ride”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
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Every Thurs. 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. 9 a.m. sharp, meet at Cavanaugh Lake County Park, 33 Cavanaugh Lake Rd., Chelsea. Free.  [email protected], (734) 649-9762.

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Computer Help: Pittsfield Township Community Center
9:00 am - 11:45 am Observer Editor, FreeFree
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Senior Activities: Pittsfield Township Community Center. 701 W. Ellsworth. Free (except as noted). Preregistration required for all events at (734) 822–2120 or recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov.

Computer Help (Thurs. 9–11:45 a.m.). With Jack Spence.

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Flower Arrangers: Pittsfield Township Community Center
9:30 am - 11:00 am Observer Editor
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Senior Activities: Pittsfield Township Community Center. 701 W. Ellsworth. Free (except as noted). Preregistration required for all events at (734) 822–2120 or recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov.

Flower Arrangers (Thurs. 9:30–11 a.m.). $20 first and $10 subsequent sessions.

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“Crafty Chaos”: Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
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Every Thurs. (10 a.m.–noon): “Crafty Chaos”: Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum. Kids of all ages invited to make various crafts.  AAHOM, 220 E. Ann. $16 museum admission (babies under 2, free). discoverscienceandnature.org/aahom, (734) 995–9439.

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Open Chinese Mah-jongg
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Observer Editor, FreeFree
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U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program, 2401 Plymouth Rd. Weekly activities. Free (except as noted). Preregistration required for some events. For Zoom links see calendar at tinyurl.com/turner-snr-calendar. (734) 998–9353, michmed.org/tswp, [email protected].

Open Chinese Mah-jongg (Thurs. 10 a.m.–noon).

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The Ann Arbor Art Fair
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July 17–19. Our perennial multiday tent city within a city houses more than 1,000 artists, from Michigan and around the nation, in 3 separate fairs. Also, live music (see daily Art Fair Entertainment listings, beginning below), glass blowing demos at E. Washington & Ingalls Mall (1–4 p.m., Thurs.–Sat.), a collaborative street chalk mural (Maynard & William), live ceramics demos by the Ann Arbor Potters Guild (various times, Thurs.Sat., Hill Auditorium lawn), circus acts  (11 a.m.5 p.m., Thurs.Sat., State & North University), and chalk art demos by well-known street artist David Zinn on the sidewalk at S. Fifth Ave. & E. Liberty (13 p.m., Thurs. & Sat. with a rain date on Fri.) and Church & South University (4–6 p.m., Fri. with a rain date on Sat.), with chalk available for participation by anyone. 10 a.m.–9 p.m. (Thurs. & Fri.) & 10 a.m.–8 p.m. (Sat.), downtown Ann Arbor. Free admission. theannarborartfair.com, (800) 888–9487.

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“Mini Naturalist: Signs of Summer”: Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission
10:30 am - 11:30 am Observer Editor, FreeFree
“Mini Naturalist: Signs of Summer”: Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission
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July 17 (10:30–11:30 a.m.): “Mini Naturalist: Signs of Summer”: Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission. Kids ages 3–6, accompanied by a caretaker, invited to join naturalist Kelsey Dehring on a hunt for the thrilling signs of summer. County Farm Park Medford Pavilion, entrance near Manchester Rd. Free, preregistration required at tinyurl.com/wcparc-july2025, #841002. Email [email protected] with questions. 

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“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
11:00 am - 3:00 pm Observer Editor, FreeFree
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Every Tues.–Sun. (except July 4). All age 6 & up invited into the museum’s Nature Lab and Micro Worlds Lab to use scientific tools and museum specimens to answer questions and solve problems. 11 a.m.–3 p.m., U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478.

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Art Fair Entertainment
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July 17–19. Live music and other performances on 2 stages, along with informal busking-style performances in front of Hill Auditorium, and regular performances in front of Ingalls Mall by veteran boogie-woogie & blues pianist Mark “Mr. B” Braun. For a complete schedule see theannarborartfair.com. Today:

Ingalls Mall Fountain Stage (Ingalls Mall between E. Washington St. and North University.): Detroit-area Americana pop-rock singer-songwriter Mark Jewett (11 a.m.), 3 musical acts TBA (noon–3 p.m.), veteran local singer-songwriter-guitarist Timothy Monger (3 p.m.), steel drums by Joe Groves Instrumental Resonance (4 p.m.), the local folk & Americana duo Root Cause Analysis (5 p.m.), golden-voiced Chelsea country- and folk-based Americana singer-songwriter Rochelle Clark (6 p.m.), the versatile local all-star quartet The Sidemen (7 p.m.), and the veteran local rockabilly & Americana band Delta 88 (8 p.m.). With busking performances in front of Hill Auditorium by Mark Jewett (1 p.m.; see above) and local pop-folk singer-songwriter Kathy Wieland (2 p.m.).  The Ark Stage (Palio parking lot at E. William & S. Main): teen musical acts TBA (noon–2 p.m.) sponsored by the Neutral Zone, pop-rock and R&B by Street Fiction 2.0 (3 p.m.), the Michigan acoustic folk-rock duo DuPont Phillips (6 p.m.), and Nathan Graham (7:30 p.m.), a Chicago singer-guitarist whose music blends South Side blues with Nashville Americana. 11 a.m.–9 p.m. (Thurs. & Fri.) & noon–8 p.m. (Sat.), downtown Ann Arbor. Free admission. (800) 888–9487.

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Preschool Storytimes: AADL
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Every Mon.–Fri. (different times): Preschool Storytimes: AADL.

Half-hour program of stories and songs for kids ages 2–5 (with caregiver).

Pittsfield (Mon. 10:30 a.m.),

Downtown (Tues. 11 a.m.),

Malletts Creek (Tues. 11 a.m., except July 29 & Wed. 10:30 a.m., except July 30),

Traverwood (Thurs. 11 a.m., except July 31),

Westgate (Fri. 1 p.m., except July 4).

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Senior Talks & Events: Pittsfield Township Senior Center
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Observer Editor, FreeFree
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701 W. Ellsworth. Free. Preregistration required at (734) 822–2120 or recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov. July 17 (11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.): “Mind Matters: Reducing Your Risk for Dementia.” The science behind dementia and practical steps to reduce risk.

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“Comic Contest Drop-In Session”: AADL
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July 2 (2–3 p.m.) & July 17 (1–2 p.m.): “Comic Contest Drop-In Session”: AADL. Kids grades K–8 invited to prepare for the upcoming Comic Contest (see aadl.org/kidscomiccontest) by working on their comic and sharing it with others. AADL Pittsfield (July 2) & AADL Malletts Creek (July 17).

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Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor City Club
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Every Tues., Thurs., & Fri. All invited to play ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge (Tues. & Fri.) and a 499er game (Thurs.) for players with no more than 499 ACBL master points. 1–4 p.m. or so (arrive by 12:45 p.m.), City Club, 1830 Washtenaw. $8 per person. If you plan to come without a partner, email [email protected] beforehand.

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“Origami Fortune Tellers”: AADL Westgate
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July 17 (2–3 p.m.): “Origami Fortune Tellers”: AADL Westgate. Kids grade 2 & up invited to make a folded fortune teller.

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“Sun Prints”: AADL Pittsfield.
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Observer Editor, FreeFree
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July 17 (2–3:30 p.m.): “Sun Prints”: AADL Pittsfield.  Kids grades K–8 invited to make prints by exposing treated paper to sunlight, one of the earliest forms of photography called a cyanotype.

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"Wise Guys: Conversations for Men": U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
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U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program, 2401 Plymouth Rd. Weekly activities. Free (except as noted). Preregistration required for some events. For Zoom links see calendar at tinyurl.com/turner-snr-calendar. (734) 998–9353, michmed.org/tswp, [email protected].

Wise Guys: Conversations for Men (Thurs. 2–3:30 p.m. via Zoom).

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Men's Group: Pittsfield Township Community Center
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Observer Editor, FreeFree
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Senior Activities: Pittsfield Township Community Center. 701 W. Ellsworth. Free (except as noted). Preregistration required for all events at (734) 822–2120 or recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov.

Men’s Group (Thurs. 2–4 p.m.). Discussion group.

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“Bert and Trixie Visit the Vet”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
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Every Wed.–Sun., June 20–Aug. 31. Rhiannon Ragland directs the premiere of Michigan actor-playwright Matt Letscher’s comedy about 4 pets in a veterinarian’s waiting room who plan an escape when they begin to suspect one of them is in danger. Adult language and subject matter. 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), 3 p.m. (Sat., Wed., & Thurs.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.). Purple Rose Theatre, 137 Park St., Chelsea. Tickets $45.15 in advance at purplerosetheatre.org and (734) 433–7673, and (if available) at the door. Discounts available.

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Arts Fest at Graduate by Hilton Ann Arbor
3:00 pm - 10:00 pm Community Listing
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This Art Fair Weekend, we’re turning the hotel into a gallery.
Join us for a creative celebration featuring two local talents:
Tiffany McIntyre – clay sculptor
Robyn Wall – watercolor and digital media artist
On-Site Art Showcase
Thursday 3 PM through Saturday
Explore their work throughout the hotel.
All pieces are available for viewing and purchase.
Live Art Demonstration | Huron Ballroom
Friday + Saturday, 1–3 PM
Watch inspiration take shape as Tiffany McIntyre leads live clay sculpting demos.
Cocktail Hour Artist Talks | Patio
Friday, 10 PM | Robyn Wall
Saturday, 6 PM | Tiffany McIntyre

615 E Huron St ,Ann Arbor. Free admission. https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/arbgagu-graduate-ann-arbor/?msockid=2617e9d05eef6cfc3695fcf65f516dc4 734-769-2200.

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Snake Week: Live Encounters and Exploration
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Slither in for a hands-on experience! As part of Matthaei Botanical Garden’s Snake Week celebration, get up close with live snakes and explore 3D-printed skulls, skins, and other fascinating snake features. Hosted in partnership with U-M’s Zoology Department, this drop-in event is free and open to all.

1800 N. Dixboro Rd. ,Ann Arbor. Free. https://mbgna.umich.edu/event/snake-week-live-encounters-and-exploration-um-museum-zoology

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“Gallery Night”: Chris Nordin Studio/Gutman Gallery/WSG Gallery
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Observer Editor, FreeFree
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Show and sale of art at 3 galleries and other local businesses, including Kerrytown Concert House, TeaHaus, and Thistle & Bess, all within walking distance of each other, of works in various media by local artists, some of whom are on hand to discuss their work & answer questions. Also, artist talks and demos TBA. 5–8 p.m., 111 & 117 E. Ann, and 118, 204, 222, & 415 N. Fourth Ave. Free admission. 

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“Hills of Ann Arbor”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
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Every Thurs. Fast-paced 30-mile ride focused on climbing the hills north and east of Ann Arbor. See aabts.org for weather cancellations or delays. 6 p.m. sharp, meet at Washtenaw Community College back parking lot no. 6A (near the pond), 4800 E. Huron River Drive. New riders text Tom Chettleburgh at (734) 5521025. Free.

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“Thursday Evening Dirt”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
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Every Thurs. Moderate-paced ride, 25 to 35 miles, along the less-traveled unpaved roads around Chelsea. Bring a chair, beverage, or snack for a postride tailgate. See aabts.org for weather cancellations or delays. 6 p.m. sharp, meet at Aberdeen Bike and Outdoors, 1101 Main, Chelsea. Email [email protected] for each week’s route. Free. (313) 980-5277.

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Bad Decisions Track Club
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Every Thurs. Runners of all abilities invited to join this eclectic group of runners ranging from people training for their first 5K to ultramarathoners. Sessions are typically interval-based track workouts, followed by socializing at a nearby brewery. 6 p.m. Ferry Field, State at Hoover (may meet elsewhere if the weather is bad). Free. See walline.wixsite.com/bdtc to sign up for email updates on each week’s workout.

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Drop-In Knitting: Spun
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Observer Editor, FreeFree
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Every Sun.–Thurs. (different times). All invited to work on their knitting, crochet, weaving, and embroidery projects. 6–8 p.m. (Mon.–Thurs.) & 1–3 p.m. (Sun.), Spun, 401 N. Fourth Ave. Free. (734) 780–7867.

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Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company (AARC)
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Every Tues., Thurs., Sat., & Mon. (different AARC locations). Runners of all abilities invited to join an interval-based training run (Tues.), a 5K mapped route (Mon. & Thurs.), or a beginner or advanced group run (Sat.). 6 p.m. (Tues.) & 7 a.m. (Sat.), AARC Downtown, 209 S. Ashley; 6 p.m. (Thurs.), AARC Colonnade, 901 W. Eisenhower; & 6 p.m. (Mon.), Corner Brewery, 720 Norris, Ypsilanti. Free. annarborrunningcompany.com.

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Open Mic: Dzanc House
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Observer Editor, FreeFree
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All invited to share songs, short stories, or poetry. Sign up on arrival. 6–9 p.m., Dzanc House, 402 S. Huron St., Ypsilanti. Free. dzanchouse.org.  

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Summer Picnic: Ann Arbor Ski Club
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Observer Editor
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All age 21 & over are invited to enjoy hot dogs, hamburgers, beer, wine, soft drinks, and chips. Also, a chance to socialize and learn about the club’s ski and snowboard activities. 6–9 p.m., Burns Park shelter, 1300 Baldwin. $5 (members, free). [email protected].

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“Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights”: Chelsea Area Festivals & Events
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Observer Editor, FreeFree
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See 3 Thursday. Tonight: funky blues and rock by the Blaine Luis Band, the classic rock trio The 3rd Chapter, local acoustic country-folk singer-guitarist Bob Pogue, country & Americana covers by local singer-guitarist Brendon Moss, and the veteran local sax-driven postpunk drum ’n’ bass jazz-pop trio Scissor Now. 6:30–8:30 p.m.

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“That’s Amore: A Homemade Pasta Demo & Tasting”: Zingerman’s Deli
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A Zingerman’s Deli pasta specialist demonstrates how to make fresh pasta and leads a tasting of different preparations. 6:30–8 p.m., Zingerman’s Deli, 422 Detroit St. $40. Preregistration required at zingermansdeli.com/events. (734) 663–3354.

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“Black Orpheus”: Michigan Theater
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Michigan Theater. Film screenings every day. Tickets $10.50 unless otherwise noted (children under 12, students, seniors age 65 & older, & U.S. veterans, $8.50; Marquee Arts members, $8) in advance online (recommended) & at the door. For updated schedule, see marquee-arts.org/calendar. 

July 17 & 20: “Black Orpheus” (Marcel Camus, 1959). Romantic tragedy that sets the Greek legend of Orpheus and Eurydice in a contemporary Rio de Janeiro favela. The film is notable for its influential soundtrack, and it won the 1960 Cannes Palme d’Or, but has been widely criticized for reinforcing racist stereotypes. Portuguese, subtitles. 7 p.m. (Thurs.) & 1:30 p.m. (Sun.).

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“Super Fresh Improv”: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
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Performances by 3 student improv teams trying out experimental improv concepts like nonlinear narrative. 7–8 p.m., HSBT, 2350 W. Liberty. $7.50 in advance at heardotsay.com/events and (if available) at the door. [email protected].

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A2 Summer Streets Music Series: Main Street Area Association
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Observer Editor, FreeFree
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Every Thurs.–Sat., June 5–Aug. 31. Local musicians perform at several locations along Main Street downtown. Rain cancels. 7–9 p.m., S. Main between E. Washington and W. William. For the complete lineup, go to mainstreetannarbor.org/a2-summer-streets. Free.

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Live Trivia: Bløm Meadworks
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Every Thurs. (except July 3). Bløm staffers lead 2 rounds of trivia. Teams or single players welcome. Prizes. 7 & 8 p.m., Bløm, 100 S. Fourth Ave. Free, but purchase of food & drink encouraged. (734) 548–9729.

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“Skillhouse”: Fathom Entertainment
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Fathom Entertainment. (734) 973–8424 (Ann Arbor 20), (734) 3165500 (Emagine). Tickets $12.50 (except as noted) in advance at fathomentertainment.com/events and at the door. Ann Arbor 20 (4100 Carpenter, Ypsilanti) & Emagine (1335 E. Michigan Ave., Saline), various times. 

July 10–17: “Skillhouse” (Josh Stolberg, 2025). Gory horror satire about a group of social media influencers trapped in a mansion where they must compete for online likes in order to survive. 7:15 p.m.

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Patriotic Pops Concert: Washtenaw Community Concert Band
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William Perrine conducts this 80-member ensemble in a selection of patriotic favorites and light summer music. Picnic table seating available, or bring your own blanket or lawn chair. 7:30 p.m., German Park, 5549 Pontiac Tr. Free; donations accepted. wccband.org.

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Pub Quiz: Conor O’Neill’s Irish Pub
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Every Thurs. Popular weekly trivia fest. Come with a team of up to 6 people. Prizes. 7:30 p.m. or so, Conor O’Neill’s, 318 S. Main. $5 team fee that goes to the winning team. (734) 665–2968.

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“Say What?” Comedy Open Mic: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
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Every Thurs. Stand-up comedy open mic emceed by local comics Ned Rice and Jeff Teed. All age 18 & up welcome to come listen, or sign up for 6-minute sets starting at 7:30 p.m. 8–10 p.m., HSBT, 2350 W. Liberty. Free, but preregistration advised at heardotsay.com/events. [email protected].

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Live Trivia: Bløm Meadworks
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Every Thurs. (except July 3). Bløm staffers lead 2 rounds of trivia. Teams or single players welcome. Prizes. 7 & 8 p.m., Bløm, 100 S. Fourth Ave. Free, but purchase of food & drink encouraged. (734) 548–9729.

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The Appleseed Collective: Rancho Tranquilico
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Reunion of this popular veteran local acoustic quartet whose music is an enchanting blend of lyric-based folk-rock with Dixieland and gypsy jazz rhythms and harmonies. “It’s as if The Hot Club of Cowtown bumped into The Vagaband in a woodland clearing and battled off,” says Americana UK critic Jeremy Searle in his review of the band's 2013 CD Young Love. “But even that doesn’t really do justice to their sound, as there are bits of New Orleans, Roma, backwoods blues and a whole lot more in their melting pot.” BYOB and a chair. No tobacco products or pets. 8 p.m. (doors, 7:30 p.m.), Rancho Tranquilico barn, 11300 Island Lake Rd., Dexter. Parking is in neighboring Ruhlig’s Country Market driveway. $30 payable in advance only at square.link/u/xlpyo4gn. Preregistration required; space limited. [email protected], (734) 223–2321.

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