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.

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.

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.

Market vendors demonstrate how to prepare various foods safely. With recipes and samples. 11 a.m.–noon, Farmers Market Pavilion, Kerrytown. Free. a2gov.org/market. 

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.

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].

Aug. 12 & 26. All invited to participate in a relaxed evening of board games. If you want, bring a game to share. 4–7 p.m., 1200 Packard. Free; food & drink for sale. (734) 997–5448, argusfarmstop.com.

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.

Every Wed. Slow/moderate-paced ride, 10 to 30 miles, along the B2B Trail to Hudson Mills Metropark and/or Dexter-Huron Metropark with a possible visit to the Dexter Dairy Queen. This ride is a favorite with newcomers and casual riders. See aabts.org for weather cancelations or delays. 5 p.m. sharp, meet at Forest Lawn Cemetery parking lot, corner of Broad & Grand, Dexter. Free. (734) 426–5116.

Adults & teens invited to use vibrantly colored powdered pastel pigments to make portraits of the waterfowl that visit the pond outside the AADL Pittsfield branch. 5–7 p.m., AADL Pittsfield. Free. (734) 327–4200.  

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. 

Every Wed. All invited to play this century-old Canadian disc game played on a circular hardwood board. Players flick discs across concentric scoring rings. All skill levels welcome; boards provided. On the patio, weather permitting. 6–8 p.m., 1031 Broadway. Free. lowertowna2.com/events. 

Every Mon. & Wed. Runners of all abilities invited to join a beginner or advanced 3- to 5-mile group run, followed by socializing at a downtown coffee shop. 6:30 p.m., meet at the Kerrytown Clock Tower. Preregistration requested at meetup.com/a2runners. Free. [email protected].

(See Ann Arborite: Scott Beal) These two local poets read from and discuss their new collections. Beal’s Stegosaurus Moon explores heartbreak, divorce, parenthood, and the discovery of new, often unexpected, ways forward. Steinorth’s Boys Behind Glass is a cheeky look at contemporary masculinity through the lens of matchmaking, pop culture, and female gaze. Signing. 6:30 p.m., Westgate Shopping Center. Free; preregistration requested at schulerbooks.com/events-ann-arbor. (734) 662–0600.

Tour of 4.5 acres of historic farmland that was purchased 3 years ago and has since been worked toward a more diverse ecology using various approaches. 6:30–8 p.m., 1093 W. Delhi. Parking along Delhi. Free. [email protected], annarbor.wildones.org/events.

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.

Linguist Anne Curzan, dean of the U-M College of Literature, Science & the Arts, is joined by Rebecca Hector, her cohost for the weekly Michigan Public segment That’s What They Say, to discuss  English grammar & usage, new slang, and language peeves. 7 p.m., the Ark, 316 S. Main. Free; preregistration required at michiganpublic.org/events. (734) 761–1451.

All invited on this naturalist-guided night hike to spot and identify nocturnal animals, from owls and flying squirrels to weasels and invertebrates. Age 16 & under must have adult accompaniment. Dress for the weather. Bring flashlights and mosquito nets, if you have them. 9–10 p.m., West Scio Preserve, 317 Dino. Free, preregistration required (space limited) at bit.ly/4aqGUxe. [email protected].

July 31–Aug. 2 & Aug. 13–16. Equine competition combining artistry and technical abilities highlighted by graceful freestyle routines set to music. No pets. Concessions. 8 a.m.–5 p.m., 11500 Glenn at Katz (west off Mount Hope Rd. from I-94 exit 150), Grass Lake. Free. [email protected].