July 24 & 25. Concerts on his “Still the Problem” tour by this Sneedville (TN)-bred country music star, known for blending traditional country with modern trap and rock. Openers July 24: Thomas Rhett, Hudson Westbrook, and Blake Whiten. On July 25: HARDY, Hudson Westbrook, and Blake Whiten. Followed by fireworks. 5:30 p.m., Michigan Stadium. $88 up at tix.axs.com.

Shotgun start for teams of up to 4 golfers. Each team tees off from a different hole and plays on from their best ball. 18 holes with lunch. Preceded by a putting contest at 7:30 a.m. Awards. Funds benefit the Tsiyon Family Hospital in Sayyi, Uganda. 8 a.m., Hudson Mills Metropark golf course, 8801 North Territorial, Dexter. $125, plus $10 vehicle entry fee. Preregistration required at bit.ly/teeoffforuganda2026.  

Every Tues.–Sun. Three different audiovisual planetarium shows suitable for all ages. We Are Stars (noon) explores the secrets of our cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins, connecting life on Earth to the evolution of the universe; The Sky Tonight (1 & 3 p.m.) explores the current night sky, with tips on how to find the cardinal directions, constellations, and planets on your own; and T. Rex (2 p.m.) describes the iconic dinosaur’s scientific and cinematic history (includes scenes of dinosaur violence). Noon, 1, 2, & 3 p.m., 1105 North University. $8 at the gift shop. Limited capacity. (734) 764–0480, ummnh.org. 

July 25 & 26. Leslie Science & Nature Center staff show live animals TBA. Also, animal-oriented hands-on activities for all ages. Noon–3 p.m., 220 E. Ann. $16 museum admission (babies under 2, free). (734) 995–9439, discoverscienceandnature.org/aahom.

Fri. July 3 & 17 and every Sat. & Sun. During the Friday Adult Open Hours (age 18+ only), conservancy staffers present and give insights into some local animals, including a woodchuck, skunk, and a common snapping turtle at 7:30 p.m. On Sat. and Sun., conservancy staffers present the first three animals at 1 & 4 p.m., and an animal keeper shows an opossum at 2 & 3 p.m. All tickets include a chance to see the conservancy’s other animals. 7–9 p.m. (Fri.) & noon–5 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.), 4950 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. $15 (kids ages 2–12, $13; under age 2, free) cash or credit at the door only. (734) 929–9324, thecreatureconservancy.org.

Every Wed.–Sun., June 25–Aug. 30. Kate Thomsen directs longtime Purple Rose resident playwright Carey Crim’s comedy-drama about a group of old friends gathered to celebrate their friend Emma’s fourth wedding. Together, they revisit their memories of each of her previous three weddings to “the one.” Adult language and subject matter. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.), 3 p.m. (Thurs., Sat., & Wed.), 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.). 137 Park St., Chelsea. Tickets $31.50–$52.50 in advance at purplerosetheatre.org, (734) 433–7673, & (if available) at the door. Discounts available.

Every Fri.–Sun., July 17–Aug. 9. Shelby R. Seeley directs Gracie Gardner’s play about two competitive teenage girl fencers training for the Junior Olympics. As they spar and navigate a tricky new friendship, each grows in both athletic ability and self-confidence. The New York Times called it “hugely appealing and stealthily moving.” 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), 3 p.m. (Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.), 410 W. Huron St. Tickets $30 (age 65 and older, $25; students with ID, $15 at the door) in advance at theatrenova.org/season11 & (if available) at the door. (734) 635–8450.

Old-fashioned German dinner served á la carte (approximately $10–$15) with wine, beer, pop, water, and coffee for sale. Kid-friendly options (hot dogs, hamburgers) also available. Dancing to German polkas and other European dance music by Tommy Schober & the Sound of Sorgenbrecher, a band known for its high-energy performances. 4–11 p.m. (no admission after 9 p.m.), 5549 Pontiac Tr. Entry $10 cash only (children 12 & under, free). No one under 21 admitted without parent or legal guardian. (734) 769–0048, germanpark.org.

July 24 & 25. Concerts on his “Still the Problem” tour by this Sneedville (TN)-bred country music star, known for blending traditional country with modern trap and rock. Openers July 24: Thomas Rhett, Hudson Westbrook, and Blake Whiten. On July 25: HARDY, Hudson Westbrook, and Blake Whiten. Followed by fireworks. 5:30 p.m., Michigan Stadium. $88 up at tix.axs.com.

Every Wed., Fri., & Sat. (except July 4). All invited to play both casual and tournament forms of the collectible card game MTG.

Wed. & Sat. (5 p.m.): “Commander.” A drop-in session of the most popular form of the game. Free.

Wed. (6 p.m.): “Pauper.” A fun and fast format for all skill levels, three rounds. $5.

Wed. (6:30 p.m.): “Standard.” Three rounds, with competitive tournament rules, prizes of store credit. $10.

Fri. (6:30 p.m.): “Friday Night Draft.” Cost and format vary.

Various times, 2459 W. Stadium. (734) 929–5877, sylvanfactory.com.

July 24 & 25. Genial Detroit native known for clever one-liners on an array of subjects as well as character work that nails regional U.S. accents. He has appeared on Last Comic Standing, NBC’s So You Think You’re Funny, and Comcast’s Comedy Spotlight. Opening act TBA. 7:15 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 9:45 p.m. (Sat.), 212 S. Fourth Ave. $20 at aacomedy.com & (if available) at the door. (734) 996–9080.

July 11 & 25. Game show–style performance by experienced improvisers responding to prompts and challenges. 7:30–8:30 p.m., 2350 W. Liberty. $10 in advance at heardotsay.com/events & $12 at the door.

See 23 Thursday. Tonight: Tapping at the Window, Julie Zaffarano’s haunting and powerful exploration of family and mental illness about a young woman who was told as a child that her mother was dead when, in fact, she was institutionalized. 7:30 p.m.

Stand-up comedy by Jacob Barr and other local comics. Usually sells out. 7:30–9 p.m. 100 S. Fourth Ave. $10 (includes one 12 oz. pour of mead, cider, or nonalcoholic beverage) in advance at drinkblom.com/events & (if available) at the door. (734) 548–9729.

Every Wed.–Sun., June 25–Aug. 30. Kate Thomsen directs longtime Purple Rose resident playwright Carey Crim’s comedy-drama about a group of old friends gathered to celebrate their friend Emma’s fourth wedding. Together, they revisit their memories of each of her previous three weddings to “the one.” Adult language and subject matter. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.), 3 p.m. (Thurs., Sat., & Wed.), 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.). 137 Park St., Chelsea. Tickets $31.50–$52.50 in advance at purplerosetheatre.org, (734) 433–7673, & (if available) at the door. Discounts available.

Every Fri.–Sun., July 17–Aug. 9. Shelby R. Seeley directs Gracie Gardner’s play about two competitive teenage girl fencers training for the Junior Olympics. As they spar and navigate a tricky new friendship, each grows in both athletic ability and self-confidence. The New York Times called it “hugely appealing and stealthily moving.” 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), 3 p.m. (Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.), 410 W. Huron St. Tickets $30 (age 65 and older, $25; students with ID, $15 at the door) in advance at theatrenova.org/season11 & (if available) at the door. (734) 635–8450.

Both the lineup of stand-up comics and the location are not revealed until the day of the show. Age 21+. Drinks available for purchase. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. 8 p.m., Ann Arbor West Side indoor location. Tickets $30 in advance only at donttellcomedy.com/cities/ann-arbor.

Every Sat. (except July 4). Rotating lineup of two local improv troupes. 8:30–9:39 p.m., 2350 W. Liberty. $15 in advance at heardotsay.com/events & $18 (if available) at the door.

Three 10-minute academic lectures by U-M researchers on topics TBA, each followed by a 10-minute improv comedy set on the topic by experienced improvisers. 8:30–9:30 p.m., 2350 W. Liberty. $15 in advance at heardotsay.com/events & $18 (if available) at the door.

July 24 & 25. Genial Detroit native known for clever one-liners on an array of subjects as well as character work that nails regional U.S. accents. He has appeared on Last Comic Standing, NBC’s So You Think You’re Funny, and Comcast’s Comedy Spotlight. Opening act TBA. 7:15 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 9:45 p.m. (Sat.), 212 S. Fourth Ave. $20 at aacomedy.com & (if available) at the door. (734) 996–9080.