Free
Events for August 11, 2026
Ann Arbor Group Runs: Fleet Feet
Every Sun., Tues., & Wed. Runners of all abilities invited to join a run of 3–5 miles along varying routes from different locations. Rain or shine. Dozer Coffee (8 a.m. Sun. & 7 a.m. Tues.), 112 Jackson Plz., (734) 929–9022 & Fleet Feet (7 p.m. Wed.), 123 E. Liberty, (734) 769–5016. Free. fleetfeetsemichigan.com.
“Nature Lab”: U-M Museum of Natural History
Every Tues.–Sun. All age 6 & up invited into the museum’s labs to use scientific tools and museum specimens. The newest program lets participants try out simulated snake senses to experience the world as if they were a snake. No live snakes. 11 a.m.–3 p.m., 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478, ummnh.org.
Collage Making: Ann Arbor District Library
A chance for adults and kids age 5 & up to make collages out of old magazines. 2–4 p.m., AADL Pittsfield. Free. (734) 327–4200.
Ann Arbor Area Scrabble Club
Every Tues. All invited to play the classic word game, using the 5th-edition Scrabble dictionary. Bring your own set, if you like. 3:30–8 p.m., Arbor Brewing Company Corner Brewery, 720 Norris, Ypsi. Free. meetup.com/ann-arbor-scrabble-meetup. [email protected].
Game Night: Sylvan Factory
Every Tues. All invited to play one of a selection of board games, assemble a puzzle, paint miniatures, or try a tabletop role-playing game, all in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Also, at 6 p.m., RPG One Shots, introductory games of different tabletop role-playing games perfect for beginners, finished after one session (see website for this week’s game, preregistration strongly encouraged at sylvanfactory.square.site). 5 p.m., 2459 W. Stadium. Free. (734) 929–5877, sylvanfactory.com.
Letterpress Open Lab: Ann Arbor District Library
Aug. 8, 11, 18, & 29 (different times). A chance for adults to learn the basics of printing with movable type. Noon–2 p.m. (Aug. 8), 5–7 p.m. (Aug. 11 & 18), and 1–3 p.m. (Aug. 29), AADL Downtown, Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.
“Dog and Suds Ride”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
Every Tues. Moderate-paced ride, 20 to 30 miles, along the less-traveled roads west and north of Chelsea. See aabts.org for weather cancelations or delays. 6 p.m. sharp, meet at Aberdeen Bike and Outdoors, 1101 Main, Chelsea. Start location occasionally changes. Free. (734) 662–0205.
“Indicators of Healthy Streams”: Stewardship Network Stewards’ Circle
All invited to take a walk along Mill Creek and discuss how the stream and river health has evolved after a dam was removed more than 15 years ago. 6–7 p.m., Mill Creek Park parking lot, 3000 Broad, Dexter. Free. [email protected], stewardshipnetwork.org/huron-arbor-cluster.
Touch Rugby: U-M Rugby Football Club
Every Tues. & Thurs. All invited to play a low-contact version of rugby. Beginners welcome. 6–7:30 p.m., Riverside Park, 1000 Canal. Free. [email protected].
Drop-in Knitting: Spun
Every Sun.–Thurs. (different times). All invited to work on their knitting, crochet, weaving, and embroidery projects. 1–3 p.m. (Sun.) & 6–8 p.m. (Mon.–Thurs.), 401 N. Fourth Ave. Free. (734) 780–7867.
Huron Valley Harmonizers Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society
Every Tues., except Aug. 18. Singers of all ages and genders invited to join rehearsals of this award-winning a cappella chorus. 7–8:45 p.m., First Unitarian Universalist Church, 4001 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. Free to visitors; call ahead or check website (dues for those who join). (734) 796–7467, [email protected], hvharmonizers.org.
Fantasy and Science Fiction/Theory Reading Group: U-M English Department
All age 21 & over invited to discuss (via Zoom) The Life Impossible, Matt Haig’s strange, heartwarming 2024 novel about the adventures of a retired schoolteacher in the Mediterranean. 7–9 p.m., via Zoom. Free. For questions, virtual access: [email protected].
Shape Note Singing: Ypsi Shape Note Group
Aug. 11 & 25. All invited to join an evening of this early American form of hymn singing that uses musical notation with distinct shapes to make learning easier. Songbooks available, but singers encouraged to bring their own. No experience required. 7–9 p.m., Riverside Arts Center, Off Center Bldg., 76 N. Huron St., Ypsi. Free. (734) 480–2787, riversidearts.org/shape-note-singing-ypsilanti.
“Single Box Management”: Ann Arbor Backyard Beekeepers
Talk by Mike Sautter, a veteran beekeeper who manages over 100 colonies and specializes in hive inspections and troubleshooting. Preceded at 6:30 p.m. by a beginners’ Q&A session. 7–9 p.m., U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Also available online at home. Free; metered parking. a2b2club.org.
Women’s A Cappella Chorus Rehearsal: Voices in Harmony
Every Tues. Women singers invited to join a rehearsal of this local 40-member a cappella barbershop harmony chorus. 7–9:30 p.m., UAW Local 898, 8975 Textile, Ypsi. Free to visitors (dues for those who join). (734) 765–3611, [email protected], voicesinharmonychorus.org.