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July 22, 2022
U-M Museum of Natural History Planetarium & Dome Theater.
Daily, except July 4. Three different audiovisual planetarium shows suitable for all ages. Expedition Reef (12:30 p.m.) reveals the secrets of the “rainforests of the sea,” the world’s most vibrant and endangered marine ecosystems. The Sky Tonight (1:30 & 3:30 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. Tales of the Maya Skies (2:30 p.m.) immerses viewers in the wonders of Mayan science, examining how Maya scholars developed a sophisticated understanding of astronomy, architecture, and mathematics that enabled them to predict solstices, solar eclipses, weather patterns, and planetary movements. Various times, U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Check ummnh.org for the latest Covid protocols. $8. Limited capacity. 764–0478.
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Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor City Club.
Every Fri., Tues., & Thurs. All invited to play ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge (Fri., Tues.), or a 499er game (Thurs.). 1–4 p.m. or so (arrive by 12:50 p.m.), City Club, 1830 Washtenaw Ave. $6 per person. If you plan to come without a partner, email kahanae@yahoo.net or ronmeade@comcast.net beforehand.
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“Joe’s Breakfast Club”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society.
Every Fri. Moderate-paced ride, 20 miles or more, to Dexter and beyond. Pack a lunch or stop in Dexter for coffee or breakfast. 9 a.m. sharp, meet at Barton Nature Area parking lot, W. Huron River Dr. near Bird Rd. Free. a2dan@sbcglobal.net.
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“Olson Park Gravel Ride”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society.
Every Fri. Slow/moderate-paced 18-mile gravel road ride with a rest stop at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Northfield Twp. 10 a.m. sharp, meet at Olson Park, 1515 Dhu Varren. Free. aabts.org.
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“Preschool Hike: Hiking with Henry”: Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission.
Kids ages 2–5 invited to listen to WCPARC naturalist Shawn Severance read Henry Hikes to Fitchburg, a children’s book about a hike Henry David Thoreau takes, and then go on a short nature walk together. Caregiver must be present. Rolling Hills County Park, 7660 Stony Creek Rd. Free, but vehicle entrance fee of $6 ($10 non-residents) required. Preregistration required at bit.ly/wcprc2022 (activity #841003), severances@washtenaw.org.
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City Park Walks: Ann Arbor Senior Center.
Every Friday. Weekly guided 1-mile walk at a different city park each week. Preregister at mfulton@a2gov.org or 794–6250. Ann Arbor Senior Center (1320 Baldwin Ave., 794–6250). Free. Check meeting status before coming.
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The Ann Arbor Art Fair.
July 21–23. Our perennial multi-day 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 Art Fair Entertainment below), and “Chalk the Walk” chalk art demonstrations by well-known street artist David Zinn, with chalk available for participation by anyone (sidewalk at Fifth St. & Liberty St., Thurs. & Sat. 1–3 p.m., rain date Fri. 1–3 p.m.). 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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“Summer Storm Festival”: Skyquake Entertainment.
An afternoon (free) and evening ($20) of music by an assortment of local bands. The afternoon lineup: local singer-songwriter Erika Marlisa, the Indianapolis psychedelic funk jam outfit Pushing Daisy’s Band, the local neo-surf rock band Tina in the Sand, the Detroit hip-hop singer-songwriter and rapper The Third Son, and Joanna Sterling, a local singer-songwriter best known as the frontwoman of the former chamber folk-pop quintet Joanna & the Jaywalkers. Also, demonstrations by painters, and jewelry, paintings, and sculptures for sale. For evening schedule, see Blind Pig listing in Nightspots. Noon–6 p.m., The Blind Pig, 208 S. First. Free. 996–8555.
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Art Fair Entertainment.
July 21-23. Live music and other performances on 3 stages. See 21 Thursday. Today:
Ingalls Mall Fountain Stage (Ingalls Mall between E. Washington St. and North University.): Folk-styled originals by local singer-guitarist Karl Sikkenga (11 a.m.). Local singer-songwriter Joanna Sterling (noon), best known as the frontwoman of the former chamber folk-pop quintet Joanna & the Jaywalkers . Veteran local singer-guitarist John D. Lamb (1 p.m.), who has a “laid-back, made-in-Detroit drawl” and blue-collar-yet-erudite lyrics. Yearning, ethereal folk rock by Detroit indie singer-songwriter Lilly MacPhee, (2 p.m.). Adam Labeaux (3 p.m.), a local singer-songwriter known for his improvisational folk-rock and soul. Shannon Lee & The Silver Linings (4 p.m.), an acoustic Americana country-folk ensemble led by veteran local singer-songwriter Lee. Smooth gospel-influenced soul singer-guitarist Lvrboy (5 p.m.). Americana singer-songwriter Rochelle Clark (6 p.m.). Hip-hop artist Kiyoshi Shelton (7 p.m.).
The Ark Stage (Palio parking lot at William & Main): Dreamy pop by a band led by singer-songwriter Brooke Annibale (5:30–7 p.m.). Locals Joe Reilly & the Community Gardeners (7:30–9 p.m.), with songs that draw on blues, Native American, and other traditional American idioms.
Ann Arbor Civic Theatre Stage (Maynard St. & William St.): Music from School of Rock student bands, the cast of the musical review “All Together Now,” and the folk-rock band the Bob Skon Trio. Also, demonstrations of acroyoga, which combines yoga and acrobatics, talks, and other performances TBA (noon-7 p.m.).
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Beginner Qigong & Tai Chi: Ann Arbor Senior Center.
Every Wednesday & Friday. Gentle stretching both in-person and via Zoom (call 794–6250 for Zoom sign-up), Ann Arbor Senior Center (1320 Baldwin Ave., 794–6250). Free. Check meeting status before coming.
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Chime Concert: Kerrytown Market & Shops.
Every Fri., Sat., & Wed. 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. (Fri. & Wed.) & 10:30–11 a.m. (Sat.). Kerrytown Market. Free. ofGlobal@aol.com.
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Summer Storm Music Festival
Skyquake Entertainment Presents:
Summer Storm Festival - An all-day-all-night music and art experience at The Blind Pig during the Ann Arbor Art Fair! Featuring local visual artists and vendors as well as the following music lineup...
Daytime portion of the event is FREE. Nigh time portion is $20
DAYTIME LINE UP (free!):
-Joanna Sterling
-The Third Son
-Tina In The Sand
-Pushing Daisy's Band
-Erika Marlisa
NIGHT-TIME LINE UP ($20):
-Mungion
-Stormy Chromer
-The Pherotones
-Ma Baker
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Tai Chi: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
Every Mon., Wed., & Fri. 30 min. online lesson on gentle Tai Chi for older adults. Beginners welcome. 2401 Plymouth Road. For URL, go to bit.ly/UMTurnerCal. For more information, email info.tswp@umich.edu or call 998-9353.
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Walking Group: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
Via Zoom. For URL, go to bit.ly/UMTurnerCal. For more information, email info.tswp@umich.edu or call 998-9353.
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Annual Festival at St. Joseph Church.
July 22–24. Festival that features games, kids activities, a cakewalk, dramatic vignettes by Encore Musical Theatre (Fri., 7–9 p.m.), a classic car show (Sat., noon–3:30 p.m.), a showing of animals by Wildlife Safari (Sat., 1–4 p.m.), craft sale, free throw & soccer goal contests, a raffle, food, beer & wine. Also, live music by the high energy Celtic-inspired Chelsea House Orchestra (Sat., 1–3 p.m.), rock bands from Buzztop Studios Music School (Sat. 3:30–4:30 p.m.), and the Beatles tribute band Toppermost (donations encouraged, Sat. 7–10 p.m.). 1–9 p.m. (Fri.), Noon–10 p.m. (Sat.), & 11 a.m.–6 p.m. (Sun.), St. Joseph Catholic Church grounds, Mast at Territorial, Dexter. Free admission. stjos.com/festival, 426–8483.
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Bridge: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
Every Tues. & Fri. Some experience necessary. No partner needed. 2401 Plymouth Road. Free. Call 998-9353 if interested, info.tswp@umich.edu.
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Preschool Storytimes: Ann Arbor District Library.
Every Mon.—Fri. (except July 4). Half hour program of stories and songs for kids ages 2—5 (with caregiver). Mon. 10:30 a.m. (Pittsfield), Tues. 11 a.m. (Downtown), Wed. 10:30 a.m. (Malletts Creek), Thurs. 11 a.m. (Traverwood), Fri. 1 p.m. (Westgate).
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Kids Crafts: Ann Arbor District Library.
July 6-8, 12, 13, 17, 20-22, & 25-29. AADL staffers lead hour-long workshops for kids ages 5-10. July 6 (1 p.m., Traverwood): “Make a Fairy Doll!” July 7 (1 p.m., Westgate): “Craft-tastic!” Creative crafting using pipe cleaners, pompoms, clothes pins, and more. July 8 (1 p.m., Downtown) & July 20 (1 p.m., Malletts Creek): “Slime Time.” July 12: (2 p.m., Traverwood.): “Origami Paper Wall Hanging.” July 13 (1, 4, & 6:30 p.m., Malletts Creek): “Tie Dye.” Bring a 100% cotton T-shirt or other similarly sized [?cotton?] item. July 17 (noon, Malletts Creek): “Paper Plate Flying Saucers.” July 21 (2 p.m., Traverwood): “Pipe Cleaner Ballet Dancers.” July 22 (2 p.m., Traverwood): “Caped Crusaders.” Chance to make a one-of-a-kind superhero cape. July 25 (2 p.m., Downtown): “Cabbage Juice Chemistry.” July 26 (2 p.m., Pittsfield): “Domino Days.” July 27 (1 p.m., Traverwood): “Knitting Nancies.” Chance to make and use a simple handheld loom. July 28 (1 p.m., Malletts Creek): “Sun Prints.” July 29 (2 p.m., Westgate): “DIY Flashlights!” Free. 327–4200.
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Annual Food Truck Rally Fundraiser: Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels.
Silent auction, live music by Detroit- and Burlington (VT)-based gospel-infused funk-rock band Funkwagon. 4 p.m.–9 p.m., YMOW, 1110 W. Cross St., Ypsilanti. $10 suggested donation. ymow.org.
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Family Camp Out at the Park: Pittsfield Township Parks and Recreation.
July 22 & 23. Family night out includes cornhole, dodgeball and other lawn games. Also, tent decorating contest, scavenger hunt, night hike, and more. Dinner on your own, picnic style. Tents only, no individual fires. 4 p.m. (Fri.)-10 a.m. (Sat.), Lillie Park South, 4365 Platt. $15 ($20 nonresident). Preregistration required at recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov (#135B.SS22).
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Family Camp Out at the Park: Pittsfield Township Parks and Recreation.
July 22 & 23. Family night out includes cornhole, dodgeball and other lawn games. Also, tent decorating contest, scavenger hunt, night hike, and more. Dinner on your own, picnic style. Tents only, no individual fires. 4 p.m. (Fri.)-10 a.m. (Sat.), Lillie Park South, 4365 Platt. $15 ($20 nonresident). Preregistration required at recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov (#135B.SS22).
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U-M Clements Library Tour.
July 7, 21, & 22. Hour-long docent-led tour of the Clements’s early American history collection featuring Benjamin West’s iconic painting The Death of General Wolfe, a Revolutionary War-era trunk that once housed British commander-in-chief Thomas Gage’s papers, the student-curated exhibit Navigating Disability in 19th-Century America, and more. Also, open hours for walk-in tours (Noon-4:15 p.m., July 21 & 22). 4:15 p.m. Clements Library, 909 South University. Free, preregistration required at myumi.ch/Aw9Zb. 649–3370.
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“Jazz in the Parking Lot”: Ypsilanti Community Schools.
Performance by the veteran Detroit husband-and-wife jazz duo Charles and Gwen Scales. Also, staff members from Dance with Elegance teach the newest hustle dance. Bring your own chair. Food and drink available for purchase. 6-9 p.m., YCS Shadford Field, 2095 Packard Rd., Ypsilanti. Free. bit.ly/jazz-parking-lot-2022
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Game Night: Sweetwaters Café Downtown.
July 8 & 22. All invited to play any type of tabletop game, including board games, role playing, and card games. Bring your own game, or use one provided. Attendees limited to first 15 each week. 6–9 p.m., Sweetwaters, 123 W. Washington St. Free, but food & drink purchases expected for table use. victor@LHPress.com.
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Summer Concert Series: Dexter Area Chamber of Commerce.
See 1 Friday. Tonight: the local funk-rock jam quartet Pajamas. 6:30 p.m.
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“Mary Poppins”: Dexter Community Players.
July 15-17 & 22-24. Connor Thomas Rhoades directs local actors in the 1993 Disney musical based on the 1964 film and P.L. Travers’ book about the “practically perfect” magical nanny who transforms the lives of the Banks children in 1910 London. The score includes such favorites as “Chim Chim Cher-ee,” “A Spoonful of Sugar,” and “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.” 7 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 1 p.m. (Sun.), Dexter High School, 2200 N. Parker Rd., Dexter. Mask required. Tickets $20 (students & seniors, $15) in advance at dextercommunityplayers.com and at the door.
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John E. Lawrence Summer Jazz Concert Series.
See 1 Friday. Tonight: Ypsilanti jazz guitar virtuoso, and Summer Jazz Series founder, John E. Lawrence leads an ensemble playing pieces from his new greatest hits CD as well as his new single “Moving Up to the Top.” 7 p.m.
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Trivia Night: The Creature Conservancy.
July 22 & 23. Ages 21 & up invited to explore the facility and play a trivia game that uses facts from the animal world. Beer and wine. 7–9 p.m., Creature Conservancy, 4950 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. $35. Preregistration required at thecreatureconservancy.org, 929–9324.
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“Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Ghost Machine”: Purple Rose Theatre Company.
Every Wed.–Sun., Apr. 15–Aug. 27. Angie Kane directs the world premiere of Livonia playwright David MacGregor’s drama that imagines the Victorian sleuth, aided by Dr. Watson and Irene Adler, solving the disappearance of world-changing inventions by clients Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison. Cast: David Bendena, Caitlin Cavannaugh, Mark Colson, Sarab Kamoo, Rusty Mewha, and Paul Strobili. 8 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.), 3 p.m. (Wed., Thurs., & Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.). Purple Rose Theatre, 137 Park St., Chelsea. Mask and proof of vaccination required. Tickets $25–51 in advance at PurpleRoseTheatre.org and by phone, and (if available) at the door. Discounts available for students, seniors, teachers, military personnel, and groups. 433–7673.
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"Life and Times of Herbert Huncke: In Conversation with Jerry Poynton": Third Mind Books
Join us for a presentation and Q & A with Jerry Poynton over the life and times of prolific Beat Generation writer Herbert Huncke (1915-1996)
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Social Dance: The Dance Pavilion.
Every Fri. Ballroom dancing to recorded music. No partner or experience necessary. Preceded from 8–8:30 p.m. by a group lesson. Bottled water & chips provided. 8:30–10:30 p.m., Dance Pavilion Studio, 1918 Whittaker Rd., Ypsilanti. $15. TheDancePavilion.com, 369–9700.
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“Disc Golf Glow Nights”: Washtenaw County parks & Recreation Commission.
All invited to play disc golf with illuminated course baskets. 9 p.m.-midnight, Rolling Hills County Park. 7660 Stony Creek Rd., Ypsilanti. $5 Drop in. $6 (nonresidents, $10) vehicle entry fee. bit.ly/disc-golf-glow, 484-9676.
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“Whisper of the Heart”: Michigan Theater.
(Yoshifumi Kondǒ, 1995). Studio Ghibli anime fantasy in which a chance encounter with a mysterious cat sends a quiet schoolgirl on a quest for her true calling. 9:30 p.m. (Fri.) & 1:30 p.m. (Sat.). Mask and proof of vaccination (or negative Covid test within 72 hours) required for all patrons over the age of 12. Tickets $10.50 unless otherwise noted (children under 12, students, seniors age 65 & older, & U.S. veterans, $8.50; MTF members, $8) in advance online (recommended) & at the door.
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