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Community Listing
Friday Night Music
More🎶 Friday Night Live Music at Lake Forest Golf Club 🎶
Join us Friday, August 7th at 5:30 PM for an evening of live music featuring veteran musician, guitarist and performer Terry Farmer. The night features interesting and artistic covers, original songs and improvisation.
Come early and enjoy Happy Hour from 3–5 PM featuring food and drink specials before the music begins. Open to the public. Enjoy lawn games including corn toss, great food, beautiful sunsets, and of course a round of golf or a bucket on the range. Families, date night, special occasions – we provide the setting to make your evening special! Reservations encouraged!
📍 Ellsworth Food & Spirits at Lake Forest Golf Club – Entrance from Wagner Road at Ellsworth, Ann Arbor Saline and Ellsworth Intersection is closed.
🗓 Friday, August 7th
⏰ Happy Hour: 3–5 PM | Live Music Starts: 5:30 PM
🎵 Live Music by Guitarist Terry FarmerView the full menu online: https://ellsworthannarbor.com/menus/#specials
3110 W Ellsworth Rd, Ann Arbor. Free. [email protected]. ellsworthannarbor.com 7349948580.
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Saline Summerfest 5K Run
More5K Run benefitting Saline High School cross country programs. Start & Finish at City Hall – 100 N. Harris Street. https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/SALINE/SalineSummerfest5k
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Saline Summerfest Arts and Crafts Show
MoreSaline Summerfest Arts & Crafts Show Returns August 8 with New Location and Expanded Artist Lineup
The Saline Summerfest Arts & Crafts Show returns to downtown Saline on Saturday, August 8, inviting the community to celebrate local art, creativity, and small businesses.
Now in a new location on North Ann Arbor Street, this year’s show will feature 35 talented artists and makers offering original, handcrafted work in a wide variety of mediums, including painting, pottery, jewelry, resin, ceramics, fiber arts, glass, woodworking, mixed media, and more. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet the artists, learn about their creative process, and purchase one-of-a-kind pieces directly from the makers.
The Saline Summerfest Arts & Crafts Show is free to attend and will take place Saturday, August 8, on North Ann Arbor Street in downtown Saline from 9 am to 5 pm. Whether you’re an art collector, looking for a unique gift, or simply searching for a fun summer outing, the event offers something for all ages.
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Summer Bash – OPEN HOUSE
MoreExplore our classrooms, meet our instructors, and let your child try the same hands-on activities featured in our Fall programs.
Step inside The Future Innovators Academy and discover what makes learning here different. Every classroom becomes an interactive experience where kids can build, code, design, invent, and create while parents explore our Fall programs.
🎟️ STEM Passport Challenge
Every child will receive a STEM Passport at check-in.
Visit each activity station, collect a stamp, and return your completed passport to Check-In for a chance to win our STEM Swag Raffle!
No purchase necessary.
Explore Our Fall Programs
🤖 LEGO® Robotics
Build, code, and put your robot through fun engineering challenges.
🎮 Roblox Game Design
Create your own interactive game and learn the basics of coding in Roblox Studio.
⛏️ Minecraft Engineering & Coding
Design, solve challenges, and discover how Minecraft becomes a powerful learning tool.
⚡ Electronics & Circuits
Build simple electronic projects and make lights, buzzers, and sensors come to life.
🖨️ 3D Design & Printing
Design a custom creation and watch a 3D printer turn it into reality.
💻 Scratch & Micro:Bit
Explore beginner-friendly coding through hands-on challenges designed especially for younger innovators.
🔬 STEAM Explorations
Try hands-on science and engineering activities that build creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
🏆 FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics
Meet our competitive robotics teams, drive a real competition robot, and learn how students can get involved.
🎨 Face Painting & Balloon Twisting
Take a break from building and coding to enjoy colorful face painting and custom balloon creations.
👨👩👧 Parent Lounge
Relax with coffee, meet our team, and get answers to your questions about programs, scheduling, enrollment, and finding the right fit for your child.
Why Attend?
Kids learn best when they can poke, prod, build, code, experiment, and create in a safe and encouraging space.
This is your chance to experience FIA the way your child will—while exploring our classrooms, meeting our instructors, and discovering the program that is the best fit for your future innovator.
🎁 Special Event-Only Perks
Complete your STEM Passport for a chance to win our STEM Swag Raffle.
Learn more about our Fall 10-Week Skills Courses, Clubs, Labs, Studios, and No-School Day Camps.
Enroll during the event and receive up to 10% off select 10-Week Skills Courses.
Free to attend. RSVP encouraged. We can’t wait to welcome your family!
Other Things To Know: Adult Participation is required
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Pitch-a-Friend at Hear.Say Brewing
MorePitch-A-Friend is a free, in-person event where friends give a 3-5 minute presentation about their amazing single friends to a live audience in a unique mashup of trivia night energy and matchmaking vibes. After the presentations, stick around for our mingle hour! Also designed for making friends. Free to attend, 21+.
Sign up to pitch on our website. Just show up if you want to watch the presentations and mingle!
Pitch-a-Friend Ann Arbor
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Behind-the-Scenes Tour
MoreGet an insider’s view of the incredible historical materials at the Bentley.
There is free parking at the Bentley Historical Library on the south side of the building. The parking lot across from the library is also open to visitors after 5:00 p.m.
Location: Bentley Historical Library, 1150 Beal Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
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Introduction to Ashtanga Practice with Sandra Allen
MoreAshtanga yoga is a regimented series of asanas “postures” that are connected with the breath. The focus in this session is the first half of the primary series. Students may advance or modify as guided by the instructor. Ashtanga is foundational for any yoga class for proper alignment and strengthening. Set an intention to challenge yourself.
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Lord of the Rings Trivia Night
MoreGrab your trivia team and join us for a Lord of the Rings themed trivia night!
Trivia is free to play with two rounds at 6 and 7pm.
Food is available for purchase by Campo Pizza, and beverages by HOMES Brewery.
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The Family 734 End of Summer River Float
MoreClose out the summer with The Family 734 at our First Annual Family Float on the scenic Huron River. Spend the afternoon floating from the Argo Cascades to Island Park, then relax with family, friends, music, and light refreshments at our island party.
Whether you’ve been locked in as a Family member since day one or joining us for the first time, this is a great opportunity to connect with the community, enjoy the outdoors, and make lasting summer memories.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
Meet Time: 2:00 PM
Parking: Island Park, Ann Arbor
Walk Route: Park at Island Park and walk approximately 0.6 miles with your tube along the B2B Trail to the Argo Cascades launch.
Float Route: Launch from the top of the Argo Cascades and float down the Huron River to Island Park.
After the Float: Music, light refreshments, and family at our island party.
What to Bring
River tube
Life jacket (recommended)
Water shoes or sandals
Sunscreen
Water and snacks
Dry bag for valuables
Towel and a change of clothes
This event is weather permitting. Please check Family 734’s social media channels for any weather-related updates before heading out.
Come celebrate the end of summer the Family 734 way. On the river, surrounded by great people, good music, and unforgettable memories. Family Over Everything.
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Free Laser Tag Day
More🎉 FREE Laser Tag Day is Here! 🎉
Celebrate the anniversary of our Guinness World Records achievement with us and enjoy FREE Laser Tag all day!
Bring your friends, experience the excitement, and be part of our record-breaking legacy. Arcade cards, day passes, and delicious food will be available for purchase in-store.Gather your crew and celebrate with us for an action-packed day!
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Braxton Cook
MoreThis event features live music from Braxton Cook, a vocalist, saxophonist, and multi-instrumentalist whose sound defies easy category, with Dinner & Show or Cover Only tickets available
A rising force in the space where jazz and R&B meet, Cook has built a devoted following across albums that blur genre lines with effortless grace, earning comparisons to the great soul-jazz hybrids. His latest release, “Not Everyone Can Go”, is his most personal and collaborative work yet with a warmth and sound that’s deeply alive. On the Blue LLama stage, Braxton Cook brings music that is soulful, intimate, and impossible to categorize.
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“Depolarizing Ourselves”: St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and Braver Angels of Washtenaw County
MoreAll invited to join this workshop on fostering mutual respect and depolarization in politics, presented through the lens of Catholic social teaching. 6:30-8pm, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 2250 E. Stadium Blvd., Ann Arbor. Free; registration required at https://stfrancisa2.wufoo.com/
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“Come As You Are” Memory Café
MoreMemory Cafés are comfortable social gatherings in dementia friendly venues that allow people
experiencing memory loss and a loved one to connect, socialize, and build new support networks. Cafés are free and all are welcome.Free -
Off Campus Dance Party: party iconic.
MoreInspired by the romance, chaos, and late-night college energy of the hit sports-romance universe Off Campus is the ultimate dance party for the girls who fell for hockey players, house parties and messy love stories. We’ll be spinning the soundtrack and pop fan favorites, the kind of songs that belong at a Briar U hockey party. Plus, visuals from the series playing on screen all night for the full Off Campus experience. 🏒
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Grieving the Loss of a Spouse
MoreA two-hour seminar about the grief of losing a spouse.
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The Family 734 X Barrs of Steel Cypher 4 Featuring Beat Box Jake
MoreBarrs of Steel Cypher 4
The Family 734 and Barrs of Steel return with another night dedicated to Michigan’s urban music scene. Cypher 4 brings together rappers, producers, DJs, creators, and music fans for an evening of live freestyles, networking, and collaboration. Whether you’re stepping into the circle or coming to support the culture, this is where artists connect and new opportunities are created.
This edition features Beat Box Jake on the beats, providing live production for emcees to showcase their skills in an authentic freestyle cypher. Expect high energy, raw talent, and memorable moments throughout the night.
Can’t make it in person? Watch the event live on The Family 734 YouTube channel and be part of the experience from anywhere.
Event Details
Event: Barrs of Steel Cypher 4
Date: Saturday, August 22
Time: 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Location: Aspire Ann Arbor, 4750 Venture Dr. #400, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Featured: Beat Box Jake playing guitar and beatboxing
Come freestyle. Build relationships. Support local artists. Don’t miss history.
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Bright Minds Collective: Networking Naturally
MoreBright Minds Collective – a hands-on brainstorming meetup designed to help you think differently and solve smarter.
Each month, we explore a new theme through different brainstorming styles — whether it’s fast-paced idea sprints or deeper group discussions — so you can sharpen your thinking and bring fresh perspective back to whatever you’re working on.
This laid-back mixer brings together professionals in a relaxed, welcoming setting designed to make connecting feel effortless rather than forced. Kate brings her signature warm, low-pressure approach, helping attendees build genuine relationships instead of just swapping business cards.
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The Enneagram: A Path to Liberation
MoreAn introduction to the Enneagram that will give an overview of how this multi-dimensional system offers us a powerful tool and detailed map for both psychological health and spiritual development.
Free. To register, please contact [email protected] or 954-789-4052.
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Foundry Town Survivors – Annual Townie Gig
MoreFoundry Town Survivors Mark Tomorsky & Tommy Johnsmiller return to their hometown with special guests Andy Adamson on keyboards and Chip Trombley on drums for their Annual Townie Gig at LIVE Nightclub for one night of live music, dancing and fun. It’s an annual tradition for us, and we’d love to have you stop by and say hello. NO COVER CHARGE. Doors open at 6PM with music from 6:30-9:00PM 18 and over only.
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2026 Unified Dexter 5KM
MoreThe 2026 Unified 5k and AdaptXpo is an inclusive road race and adaptive sports expo designed so that everyone can participate, whether they run, walk, row, or roll. The event raises critical funds for AdaptX education, research, community events, fitness programming, and grant initiatives. The Unified 5k is a space where athletes with and without disabilities show up together, challenge perceptions, and prove that fitness and sport are more meaningful when everyone has a place at the starting line.
Join us on August 30th at Hudson Mills for our 2nd annual Unified 5k in Dexter, MI. Participants have the opportunity to run, walk, roll, or row either the 5k (3.1 mile) or 1 Mile course. Arrive early or hang around after the event to check out our vendors and clinics at the AdaptXpo, a celebration of organizations that focus on health, inclusion, accessibility, assistive technology, and adaptive sports.
Help us make fitness and physical activity accessible for every body.
$30