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July 5, 2025
“Pleasant Lake Ride”: Jolly Pumpkin
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50K, 100K, or 100-mile gravel/mixed-terrain bike ride on open roads. All welcome; this is not a race. Beverages & food available for purchase post ride. 7:11 (100-mile), 9:11 (100K), or 10:11 a.m. (50K) start time, Jolly Pumpkin, 2319 Bishop Cir. E., Dexter. Free, preregistration required by 5 p.m. on July 2 at bikereg.com/pleasant-lake-ride.
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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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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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parkrun USA
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Every Sat. All invited to join a timed but noncompetitive 5K run/walk. 8 a.m., Lillie Park South at the northeast corner of the soccer fields, 4365 Platt. Free, but first-timers are requested to preregister at parkrun.us/lillie and arrive at 7:45 a.m. lillie@parkrun.com. facebook.com/lillieparkrun.
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“Morning Music @9:29”: Northside Community Church
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July 5 & 19. Performance by pianist-organist Kathryn Goodson & friends, often followed by discussion. Also, coffee & refreshments. 9:29 a.m., Northside Community Church, 929 Barton Dr. Free. kgoodson@umich.edu.
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“Pop-Up Makerspace”: Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
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Every Sat. & Sun. (except July 19). All invited to drop in and try a hands-on engineering or garden design activity. 10 a.m.-noon & 2–4 p.m., AAHOM, 220 E. Ann. $16 museum admission (babies under 2, free). discoverscienceandnature.org/aahom, (734) 995–9439.
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A2 Summer Streets Storytime: Literati Bookstore
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July 5 (10–11 a.m.): A2 Summer Streets Storytime: Literati Bookstore. Store staff read children’s books TBA. Outside Pretzel Bell, 226 S. Main. Free.
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Independence Day at the Depot: Saline Area Historical Society
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Self-guided tours of the furnished caboose, livery barn, and railroad depot. Also, a chance to ride a vintage railway velocipede/handcar. 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Saline History & Depot Museum, 402 N. Ann Arbor St., Saline. Free. (734) 944–0442.
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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. (Fri. & Wed.), & 10:30–11 a.m. (Sat.). Kerrytown Market. Free. ofglobal@aol.com. [2x] [2 Wed.]
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“BIPOC Friendly Hike”: Shades of the Outdoors
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An opportunity for people from BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, people of color) communities and their allies to hike about 1.5 miles together. 11 a.m., County Farm Park, 2230 Platt. Free. shadesoftheoutdoors.org.
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“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
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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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U-M Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Read and Look
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July 5 (11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.) and July 6 & 27 (12:30–1:30 p.m.): U-M Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Read and Look. A reading of children's books, followed by a chance for kids ages 4–8 (accompanied by an adult) to explore the museum’s collection to find items pictured in the book.
July 5: The Pout-Pout Fish Cleans Up the Ocean, Deborah Diesen’s picture book about the importance of recycling, sustainability, and environmental stewardship.
July 6: Cleo and Cornelius: A Tale of Two Cities and Two Kitties, Elizabeth Nicholson’s twist on Aesop’s fable The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse that doubles as an introduction to the classical world.
July 27: Debbie & Michael Shoulders’ G Is for Gladiator, an A-Z introduction to ancient Rome, including its social, political, and civil customs and practices.
Kelsey Museum, 434 S. State. Free. (734) 764–9304.
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“Creature Encounters”: The Creature Conservancy
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Every Sat. & Sun. Conservancy staffers show off some animals (1 & 4 p.m.) you might see in your backyard, including a woodchuck, skunk, and common snapping turtle.Also, a zookeeper talk about an oppossum (2 & 3 p.m.), and a chance to see the conservancy’s other animals. 11:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Creature Conservancy, 4950 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. $15 (kids ages 2–12, $13; under age 2, free) cash or credit at the door only (no longer available online). (734) 929–9324. thecreatureconservancy.org.
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Critter House Open Hours: Leslie Science & Nature Center
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Every Sat. & Sun. A chance to view LSNC birds of prey and its Critter House animals, which include frogs, turtles, snakes, and other species native to Michigan. Noon–3 p.m., LSNC, 1831 Traver. $5 suggested donation. lesliesnc.org, (734) 997–1553.
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Extra Fluffy Cloud Decorations: Ann Arbor District Library
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Adults & teens invited to use polyester doll stuffing, hot glue guns, and various other craft supplies to make a fluffy white cloud decoration, complete with lights and glittering blue rain drops. Noon–1 p.m., AADL Downtown, Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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John and Susanne Stephenson Sculpture Garden: Stephenson Ceramics
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The Sculpture Garden, Studio and Gallery welcomes visitors of all ages. Over 50 sculptures are curated into the landscape for the summer months. Explore 60 years worth of innovative and cutting edge ceramics and sculpture. Open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 12-4 through October 25th.
4380 Waters Road ,Ann Arbor. Free. patti.stephensonceramicstudio@gmail.com https://www.stephensonceramicstudio.com/ 7343951540.Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
Mah-jongg Open Play: Ann Arbor District Library
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All invited to drop in and play this Chinese tile game. Mah-jongg sets and instructions provided. Noon–2 p.m., AADL Traverwood, 3333 Traverwood. Free. (734) 327–4200
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“From Up on Poppy Hill”: 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 5 & 9: “From Up on Poppy Hill” (Gorō Miyazaki, 2011). Studio Ghibli anime drama set in 1963 Yokohama about a group of high school students trying to save their historic clubhouse from the wrecking ball. Dubbed. 1:30 p.m. (Sat.) & 7 p.m. (Wed.).
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“Pipe Cleaner Sculptures”: AADL Malletts Creek
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July 5 (2–3 p.m.): “Pipe Cleaner Sculptures”: AADL Malletts Creek. A chance for kids age 3 & up to make all kinds of unique sculptures using pipe cleaners.
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“Pop-Up Makerspace”: Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
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Every Sat. & Sun. (except July 19). All invited to drop in and try a hands-on engineering or garden design activity. 10 a.m.-noon & 2–4 p.m., AAHOM, 220 E. Ann. $16 museum admission (babies under 2, free). discoverscienceandnature.org/aahom, (734) 995–9439.
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“West Side Story”: The Encore Musical Theatre Company
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Every Wed.–Sun., June 5–July 6 (except June 25). Michael Berry directs this local professional company in Arthur Laurents’s spirited 1957 musical adaptation of Romeo and Juliet, set in 1950s New York and featuring rival street gangs of different ethnic backgrounds: the largely nativist White Jets, and the Sharks, recent immigrants from Puerto Rico. The work explores themes of racial conflict, pursuit of the American dream, and the struggle to assimilate while maintaining cultural identity. Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim’s beloved score includes such favorites as “Maria,” “Tonight,” and “America.” 7:30 p.m. (June 5 and Fri. & Sat.), 2 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.), & 3 p.m. (Thurs. & Wed., except June 25), Encore Maas Main Stage, 7714 Ann Arbor St., Dexter. Tickets $41.50–$57.50 (youth under 13, $31.50) in advance at theencoretheatre.org (with $3.50 fee) and, if available, at the door. (734) 268–6200.
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Capoeira Performance: Ann Arbor District Library
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Brazilian Michigan Cultural Center members demonstrate this Afro-Brazilian martial art that combines elements of boxing, acrobatics, dance, and rituals. Performed by two people, it is often called a “game” that is played, not a fight. 2–3 p.m., AADL Downtown. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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DJ Workshop: Ann Arbor District Library
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A chance for teens and adults to learn the basics of mixing & beat-matching and get hands-on experience with industry-standard equipment. 2–3 p.m., AADL Downtown, 4th fl. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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Drop-In Improv Games: Ypsi Improv
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Every Sat. All age 16 & up invited to learn about and participate in improv games in a fun, relaxed, and judgment-free setting. No experience necessary. 2–4 p.m., Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. Huron St., Ypsilanti. Tickets $8–$10 (spectators, free) in advance via PayPal or Venmo linked from meetup.com/ypsi-improv or in cash at the door.
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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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Pittsfield Open Band: Ann Arbor Community for Traditional Music and Dance
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July 5 & 19. Jam session open to all musicians interested in working on jigs, reels, and waltzes to have fun, learn tunes, and develop contra dance music skills. All instruments welcome. Bring the Ruffwater Fakebook, the Portland Collection, and the Waltz Books if you have them. 3–5 p.m., Pittsfield Union Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. Mask optional (see policy at aactmad.org). Free. (734) 709–8748.
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Kids & Family Open Mic and Comedy Hour: Oz’s Music Environment
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July 5 (4–5 p.m.): Kids & Family Open Mic and Comedy Hour: Oz’s Music Environment. Kids ages 6–12 and their family members invited to play a song, or share a story or joke. Oz’s Music Environment, 1922 Packard. Free; donation accepted. (734) 662–8283.
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“This Is Spinal Tap”: Fathom Entertainment
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Fathom Entertainment. (734) 973–8424 (Ann Arbor 20), (734) 316–5500 (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 5–7: “This Is Spinal Tap” (Rob Reiner, 1984). Pitch-perfect mockumentary about a fictitious English heavy metal band on a U.S. tour. 4:30 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.) and 7:15 p.m. (Mon.).
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Magic: The Gathering: Sylvan Factory
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Every Mon.–Wed., Fri. (except July 4), & Sat. All invited to play both casual and tournament forms of the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering (MTG).
Mon. (6:30 p.m.): Just Another Modern Monday. Three rounds using powerful cards, for experienced players, with prizes. $10.
Tues. (6:30 p.m.): MTG Pauper. A fun and fast format for all skill levels, three rounds. $5.
Wed. (5 p.m.): Casual Commander. A drop-in session of the most popular form of the game. Free.
Wed. (6:30 p.m.): MTG Standard Showdown. Three rounds, with competitive tournament rules, prizes of store credit. $10.
Fri. (6:30 p.m.): Friday Night Magic. Cost and format vary.
Sat. (5 p.m.): Casual Commander Night. A drop-in session of the most popular form of the game. Free.
Various times, Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium. Various costs. sylvanfactory.com, (734) 929–5877.
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Summer Concert Series: Broken Branch Ranch
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Outdoor performance by Eric Moore’s GuyTalk, a bluesy folk-rock quintet led by singer-songwriter and fingerstyle guitarist Moore. Openers: Bill Edwards, a veteran local country singer-songwriter, and Dani Darling, a local singer-guitarist specializing in jazz-inflected psychedelic soul. Attendees encouraged to bring their own camp chairs, blankets, & coolers. 6–9 p.m., 6090 Plymouth Rd. Free; tips accepted. facebook.com/a2brokenbranch.
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“West Side Story”: The Encore Musical Theatre Company
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Every Wed.–Sun., June 5–July 6 (except June 25). Michael Berry directs this local professional company in Arthur Laurents’s spirited 1957 musical adaptation of Romeo and Juliet, set in 1950s New York and featuring rival street gangs of different ethnic backgrounds: the largely nativist White Jets, and the Sharks, recent immigrants from Puerto Rico. The work explores themes of racial conflict, pursuit of the American dream, and the struggle to assimilate while maintaining cultural identity. Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim’s beloved score includes such favorites as “Maria,” “Tonight,” and “America.” 7:30 p.m. (June 5 and Fri. & Sat.), 2 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.), & 3 p.m. (Thurs. & Wed., except June 25), Encore Maas Main Stage, 7714 Ann Arbor St., Dexter. Tickets $41.50–$57.50 (youth under 13, $31.50) in advance at theencoretheatre.org (with $3.50 fee) and, if available, at the door. (734) 268–6200.
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First Saturday Contra: Ann Arbor Community for Traditional Music and Dance
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Martha Vander Kolk calls to live music by Michael Bean and friends. All dances taught; no partner needed. Bring clean shoes for dancing. Beginners’ intro at 7 p.m. 7:30–10:30 p.m., Pittsfield Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. $10–$12 suggested donation. aactmad.org/contra, (734) 274–0773.
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Saturday Night Improv: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
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Every Sat. Two shows by house teams of experienced amateur improvisers. No Outlets (7:30 p.m.) creates a world from a single audience suggestion, and Boy Girl Party (8:30 p.m.) starts with tropes from a different genre (sci-fi, mystery, etc.) each week. 7:30 & 8:30 p.m., HSBT, 2350 W. Liberty. $15 in advance at heardotsay.com/events or $18 (if available) at the door for one show. $20 ($25 at the door) for both shows. hello@heardotsay.com.
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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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“Dexter/Chelsea Saturday Morning Breakfast Ride”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
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Every Sat. (except July 12). Moderate-paced ride, 20 miles or more, to Dexter and beyond. Pack something to eat or stop in Dexter or Chelsea for coffee or breakfast. Note: Riders should be prepared to take care of themselves on all AABTS rides. Carry a water bottle, a spare tire or tube, a pump, a cell phone, and snacks. See aabts.org for weather cancellations or delays. 8 a.m. sharp, meet at Barton Nature Area parking lot, W. Huron River Dr. near Bird Rd. Free. mkmcguinn@comcast.net, (734) 649–9762.
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Cop/Out, Lord Centipede, King Under The Mountain, Cobra Youth at Ziggy’s: Lord Centipede
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Cop/Out from NYC
Lord Centipede
King Under The Mountain
Cobra Youth
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Saturday Night Improv: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
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Every Sat. Two shows by house teams of experienced amateur improvisers. No Outlets (7:30 p.m.) creates a world from a single audience suggestion, and Boy Girl Party (8:30 p.m.) starts with tropes from a different genre (sci-fi, mystery, etc.) each week. 7:30 & 8:30 p.m., HSBT, 2350 W. Liberty. $15 in advance at heardotsay.com/events or $18 (if available) at the door for one show. $20 ($25 at the door) for both shows. hello@heardotsay.com.
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