Free
Events for August 28, 2026
“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. See aabts.org for weather cancelations or delays. 9 a.m. sharp, meet at Delhi Metro Park parking lot (left of the tollbooth), E. Delhi off Huron River Dr. Free. [email protected].
“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. See aabts.org for weather cancelations or delays. 9 a.m. sharp, meet at Olson Park, 1515 Dhu Varren. Free. (412) 302–9960.
“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.
Chime Concert: Kerrytown Market & Shops
Every Sat., Fri., & 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. 10:30–11 a.m. (Sat.) & noon–12:30 p.m. (Wed. & Fri.). Free. [email protected].
A2 Summer Streets Music Series: Main Street Area Association
Every Thurs.–Sun., June 4–Sept. 28. Local musicians TBA perform at several locations along Main downtown. Rain cancels. 4 p.m. Thurs.–Sun., S. Main between E. Washington & W. William. For the complete lineup, go to mainstreetannarbor.org/a2-summer-streets. Free.
U-M Clements Library Tour
Aug. 27 & 28. Hour-long docent-led tour of the Clements’s early American history collection highlighted by the new exhibit Up, Up, and Away: A History of Ballooning in America. 4–5 p.m., 909 South University. Free; preregistration required at clements.umich.edu. (734) 649–3370.
“AADL World Famous Trivia”: Ann Arbor District Library
AADL staffers lead 2 rounds of trivia aimed at adults. Prizes. 5:30–7:30 p.m., AADL Westgate. Free. (734) 327–4200.
“Fireside Fun”: Leslie Science & Nature Center
All invited to sit around a campfire, roast marshmallows, and swap stories. If you like, bring outdoor games, s’mores fixings (roasting utensils provided), and camping chairs. Rain or shine, so dress for the weather. 6:30–8:30 p.m. Free. (734) 997–1553, lesliesnc.org.
Music in the Park: Dexter Area Chamber of Commerce
See 14 Friday. Tonight: Salmagundi, local horn-powered Motown/Memphis soul tribute band featuring vocalist Sheila Rhodes. 6:30–9 p.m.
John E. Lawrence Summer Jazz Concert Series
See 7 Friday. Tonight: an R&B jazz fusion ensemble led by veteran South African singer-guitarist Jonathan Butler. 7 p.m.
“Catching Fireflies” Artist Talk: Ann Arbor Art Center
Artists and sisters DaJaniere and Gyona Rice discuss their artistic practice, inspiration, and work. The two have an exhibit at the A2AC this month (see Galleries). 7–8:30 p.m., 117 W. Liberty. Free. (734) 994–8004.
Dance Showcase: Shape//Matter
Aug. 27 & 28. Outdoor tap, tango, hip-hop, and modern dance performances by regional dance troupes TBA. 8 p.m., Liberty Plaza, E. Liberty at S. Division. Free. shapemattershowcas.wixsite.com/shapematter.
“Telescope Observing”: U-M Detroit Observatory
Every Fri., except Aug. 14. All invited to drop in to use the observatory’s 1857 Fitz telescope and other modern instruments. Exhibits are also open regardless of viewing conditions. Last visitors admitted 30 minutes prior to closing. 9–11 p.m., 1398 E. Ann at Observatory. Free, no registration required. (734) 763–2230, detroitobservatory.umich.edu.