Community Listing
Events for July 17, 2026
Outdoor Gallery and Sculpture Garden: Stephenson Ceramics
Explore the 2026 Outdoor Gallery & Sculpture Garden and be among the first to experience Visionaries, a special exhibit celebrating the history, artistry, and lasting impact of Susanne and John Stephenson. Tour the studio, peek inside the archives, and discover a lifetime of ceramic innovation from this dynamic duo. Open June 6 – Oct. 31, Thursday – Saturday, 12 – 4 PM. Private one-on-one art consultations available by appointment. Free group tours for 5 or more may be booked in advance. Noon-1 p.m., 4380 West Waters Rd., Free. (734) 395-1540, [email protected], https://www.stephensonceramicstudio.com/
Snake Week: Searching for Snakes!
We’ve been learning about snakes all week. Let’s go out again to search for slithery friends with our snake experts: Dr. Michael Hogan, Natasha Stepanova, and Dr. Hayley Crowell. This is a family-friendly hike. Closed-toe shoes required.
Friday Night Music
Join us Friday, July 17th at 5:30 PM for an evening of live music featuring veteran musicians and performers Terry Farmer and Neil Donato. 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
🗓 Friday, July 17th
⏰ Happy Hour: 3–5 PM | Live Music Starts: 5:30 PM
🎵 Live Music by Terry Farmer and Neil Donato
View the full menu online: https://ellsworthannarbor.com/menus/#specials
3110 W. Ellsworth Road, Ann Arbor. Free. [email protected]. www.lakeforestgc.com 734-994-8580.
“Commons Compute: Eco Mini Data Centers”
A Community Town Hall
… with “round table” breakout discussion groups followed by reporting from group facilitators. Hybrid participation with Miro virtual whiteboard.
Saline is about to get a hyperscale data center — a massive, energy-hungry facility that serves corporate profit while our grid strains and our water gets used for cooling. We don’t have to accept that as the only model.
What if we built something different, right next door?
Join us to explore a community-owned alternative: a solar-powered mini data center that keeps computing local, runs on clean energy, and is governed by the people who use it — not Wall Street. Think cooperative or municipal ownership, built to serve social impact startups, nonprofits, researchers, and civic tech — not to extract value from our region and send it somewhere else.
This is about who controls the digital infrastructure of our future. Ann Arbor has the talent, the values, and the organizing power to show what’s possible.
Come help us design it.
Live Q&A with TCG Artist Sam White + NFL Veteran Taybor Pepper
Starting July 17th, acclaimed trading card game artist Sam White will join Ginza Marketplace as Artist in Residence.
Visit Ginza Marketplace, located at 319 S Main Street, throughout the weekend to interact with Sam.
– Friday July 17th: live Q&S session between Ginza Marketplace founder and NFL veteran Taybor Pepper and Sam White, followed by an artist meet-and-greet beginning at 6:30 p.m.
– Saturday, July 18, White will return to the store for artwork sales and visitor meet-and-greets throughout the day.
Author event: A conversation with Darren Cools and Brooke Black
A thrilling debut young adult novel from Ypsilanti author Darren Cools, steeped in mystery, spooky science, and magic. Multi-layered and twisty, this fast-paced, big-hearted coming of age adventure is a startling exploration of grief, courage, gender, and self-acceptance.
A year has passed and Halley’s mom died, but she still feels like she’s falling to pieces. Dad talks her into joining him at her uncle Gill’s house for yet another homemade science experiment (something to do with black holes and cosmic rays), but to their horror, his machine explodes in a flash of blue light.
Jamie finds himself increasingly isolated now that his brother Ash left for college- not long after his father left for forever. Out for a walk, he’s thinking about the book that Raina, the neighborhood librarian, gave him when there’s a sudden explosion down the street…
A few houses away, the blast hits Raina too. She’s joined by Halley’s dad, who can’t find his daughter-or his brother. Their search leads them first to Gill’s wrecked machine, then to a secluded farmhouse where a yound girl died many years ago. On their journey together, strangers meet, identities are mistaken, and secrets will be revealed.
This astonishing debut novel for young adults and readers of all ages-in the spirit of beloved writers like Madeleine L’ Engle and Maile Meloy — is by turns chilling, tender, and profound. A story of loss and courage, Light int he Canyon explores how change can help us discover who we’re truly meant to be.
“Light in the Canyon” Author Event
Author event: A conversation with Darren Cools and Brooke Black
A thrilling debut young adult novel from Ypsilanti author Darren Cools, steeped in mystery, spooky science, and magic. Multi-layered and twisty, this fast-paced, big-hearted coming of age adventure is a startling exploration of grief, courage, gender, and self-acceptance.
A year has passed and Halley’s mom died, but she still feels like she’s falling to pieces. Dad talks her into joining him at her uncle Gill’s house for yet another homemade science experiment (something to do with black holes and cosmic rays), but to their horror, his machine explodes in a flash of blue light.
Jamie finds himself increasingly isolated now that his brother Ash left for college- not long after his father left for forever. Out for a walk, he’s thinking about the book that Raina, the neighborhood librarian, gave him when there’s a sudden explosion down the street…
A few houses away, the blast hits Raina too. She’s joined by Halley’s dad, who can’t find his daughter-or his brother. Their search leads them first to Gill’s wrecked machine, then to a secluded farmhouse where a yound girl died many years ago. On their journey together, strangers meet, identities are mistaken, and secrets will be revealed.
This astonishing debut novel for young adults and readers of all ages-in the spirit of beloved writers like Madeleine L’ Engle and Maile Meloy — is by turns chilling, tender, and profound. A story of loss and courage, Light in the Canyon explores how change can help us discover who we’re truly meant to be.
Crafting the Sky
Astronomical images are science—and art. Learn how photographers, artists, and scientists work together to interpret the universe. Then, create your own 3D models from images taken through Observatory telescopes. Part of the Imagining the Cosmos series.
Party of the Summer
RHYTA has one party of the summer and this is it. Get ready for an unforgettable night of hype Balkan Brass. Limited admission to 50 guests. Pre tickets only. Reserve your spot now! RhytaMusik.com
Partying at Ravine Records, a uniquely dope independent music studio by artist/producer Darrin James. Street parking. Hope to see you there!
Friday July 17, 2026
Ravine Records
111 Felch St, Ann Arbor MI
7:30 Dance Workshop
8-10 Rhyta Music performance
Music Benefit for the Cuban People
We will be raising funds for the Centenary of Fidel brigade in August — to ensure working class people can get to Cuba and to continue the International fight for No War on Cuba. DJ Bimbo Revival, Elephant Koi, Vanessa Rodriguez and Diont’e Visible will be performing! TICKETS: $10 (suggested, no one will be turned away)
Gelato Release Party
Josie G celebrates the release of her new EP, Gelato, with a live release party at Ziggy’s in Ypsilanti on Friday, July 17, 8:00–11:30 PM. The night brings Afrovibes, pop, and R&B to the stage with a full live band, pairing high-energy grooves with soulful vocals and intimate storytelling.
Recently voted 2026 Midwest Best Female R&B Artist of the Year, Josie G will perform songs from Gelato alongside select fan favorites for a feel-good, dance-ready set and a hometown-style celebration.
“Gelato” Release Party
Josie G celebrates the release of her new EP, Gelato, with a live release party at Ziggy’s in Ypsilanti on Friday, July 17, 8:00–11:30 PM. The night brings Afrovibes, pop, and R&B to the stage with a full live band, pairing high-energy grooves with soulful vocals and intimate storytelling.
Recently voted 2026 Midwest Best Female R&B Artist of the Year, Josie G will perform songs from Gelato alongside select fan favorites for a feel-good, dance-ready set and a hometown-style celebration.
Broadway Rave
🎤 Oh Ann Arbor, have you done your vocal warmups yet?
🎭 Calling all Musical Theatre nerds, drama geeks, actors, actresses, theatre lovers, and more! Welcome to Broadway Rave, a Broadway Dance Party celebrating the best in show-tunes and musical theatre. Come sing along to all of your favorite Broadway hits while dressed up as your favorite character. We’ll have surprise guests from some of your favorite Broadway stars! Live out your Broadway fantasies at Broadway Rave — the most POPULAR Broadway Dance party around.
🪄 Don’t be Wicked, meet us on the dance floor at The Blind Pig on 17 July 2026!