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“Joe’s Breakfast Club”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
MoreEvery 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].
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“Olson Park Gravel Ride”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
MoreEvery 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.
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“US-12 Heritage Trail Sale”: Saline Area Historical Society Fundraiser
MoreAug. 7 & 8. Yard sale that’s part of a string of sales along the road between Detroit and New Buffalo. Rentschler Farm gift shop also open. 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Rentschler Farm Museum, 1265 E. Michigan Ave., Saline. Free admission. (734) 944–0442.
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Dexter Summer Festival: Dexter Area Chamber of Commerce
MoreAug. 7 & 8. Formerly “Dexter Daze,” these festivities in downtown Dexter include a parade, fireworks, food and craft vendors, kids activities, games, and music at three locations. Today’s live music at the Monument Park gazebo includes a mix of rock and alt-country covers and originals by Outbound Packard (3–5 p.m.) and Detroit blues band Randy Brock (7–10 p.m.). Also throughout both days at Monument Park: cornhole (with a tournament), mini golf, a social tent, and a dunk tank. On a second stage on Broad at Grand, live music includes blues and rockabilly from the Gravel Shakers (1–3 p.m.) and honky tonk and country originals from the Step Aside Band (5–7 p.m.). The Broad location also features a kids bike decorating station, a jump around party, karate and drama demos, and other kids entertainment on both days. In Mill Park on both days, hands-on kid-friendly activities include bounce houses, balloon animals, and more. Today’s festivities end with fireworks at dusk. 10 a.m.–8:30 p.m. (Fri.) & 10 a.m.–8 p.m. (Sat.), downtown Dexter. Free admission. dextersummerfestival.com.
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“Nature Lab”: U-M Museum of Natural History
MoreEvery 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.
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Foodie Fridays: Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation
MoreEvery Friday. Local food truck rally. 11 a.m.–7 p.m. (or until sold out), County Farm Park, 2230 Platt.
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Chime Concert: Kerrytown Market & Shops
MoreEvery 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].
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“Recipe Swap”: Spice and Tea Merchants of Ann Arbor
MoreEvery Friday. All invited to bring one copy of a favorite recipe and take home one that someone else has brought. Noon-3 p.m., 407 N. Fifth. spicemerchants.biz.
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Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor City Club
MoreEvery Tues., Thurs., & Fri. All invited to play ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge (Tues. & Fri.) and a 499er game (Thurs.) for players with no more than 499 ACBL master points. 1–4 p.m. (arrive by 12:45 p.m.), 1830 Washtenaw Ave. $9 per person. If you plan to come without a partner, email [email protected].
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“Grief Is a Sneaky Bitch”: Jewish Family Services Book Talk
MoreLocal writer Lisa Keefauver reads from and discusses her book, Grief is a Sneaky Bitch: An Uncensored Guide to Navigating Loss, on the 2-year anniversary of its release. The on-stage discussion is a dialog between Keefauver and local therapist Lindsay Bryan-Podvin. An audience Q&A and book signing follow. 1:30 p.m. JFS Ann Arbor Board Room, 2245 S. State St. Registration required here.
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Ice Dance Exhibition: Ann Arbor Figure Skating Club
MoreSkaters of all ages show off their ice dancing routines. 2:15–4:05 p.m., Ann Arbor Ice Cube, 2121 Oak Valley Dr. at Scio Church Rd. Free admission. (734) 213–6768, [email protected], annarborfsc.org.
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A2 Summer Streets Music Series: Main Street Area Association
MoreEvery 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.
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Nightspots
Mary Ann Kirt
MoreYpsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, YpsilantiPop-folk and indie rock originals by this local singer-guitarist. 4:30–6:30 p.m.
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“Teen & Young Adult Outdoor Skills: Navigation”: Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation
MoreTeens and young adults invited to learn how to navigate with a map and compass. Materials provided. Dress for the weather. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Inclement weather cancels. 5–6:30 p.m., West Park. Free, preregistration required at tinyurl.com/a2parksrec or (734) 794–6250. [email protected].
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Saline Summerfest
MoreAug. 7 & 8. This downtown festival features live music, a large arts & crafts show, a car show, kids activities, a 5K, outdoor movie screenings, and more over 2 days. Food trucks & a beer and wine tent. Donation of school supplies accepted. Today: a screening of the movie Zootopia 2 (6:30 p.m.) at Henne Field, and 70s–90s rock and pop favorites by the Detroit quartet Atomic Radio (8 p.m.). Full schedule available at facebook.com/salinesummerfest. 5–11 p.m. (Fri.) & 9 a.m.–11 p.m. (Sat.), downtown Saline. Free admission. [email protected].
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Nightspots
Whiskey Bound
MoreThe Ranch 122 W. Washington, Ann ArborWest Michigan high-energy country & classic rock cover band.
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Dino Time
MoreNorth Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann ArborLocal acoustic pop-folk duo. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.
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Community Listing
Friday Night Music
More🎶 Friday Night Live Music at Lake Forest Golf Club 🎶
Join us Friday, August 7th at 5:30 PM for an evening of live music featuring veteran musician, guitarist and performer Terry Farmer. 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 – Entrance from Wagner Road at Ellsworth, Ann Arbor Saline and Ellsworth Intersection is closed.
🗓 Friday, August 7th
⏰ Happy Hour: 3–5 PM | Live Music Starts: 5:30 PM
🎵 Live Music by Guitarist Terry FarmerView the full menu online: https://ellsworthannarbor.com/menus/#specials
3110 W Ellsworth Rd, Ann Arbor. Free. [email protected]. ellsworthannarbor.com 7349948580.
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“Finding Gobi: The Inspirational, Heartwarming, & True Story of a Man and His Best Friend”: Ann Arbor District Library
MoreEndurance athlete Dion Leonard discusses his new book about how he befriended a small stray dog during a 155-mile race across the Gobi Desert. Signing. 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, 4th fl. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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Nightspots
Modern Lady Fitness
MoreSam Hill 5827 Jackson Rd.Ypsi goth-flavored psychedelic rock trio. Openers: Time Creep, a Detroit postpunk noise-pop band.