Events
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Whiskey Bound
MoreThe Ranch 122 W. Washington, Ann ArborWest Michigan high-energy country & classic rock cover band.
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Olivia Van Goor
MoreBlue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann ArborEnsemble led by young Detroit-area jazz singer & composer Van Goor who tonight perform a tribute concert to Anita O’Day.
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Jerry’s Tone
MoreRumpus Room 506 N. Main, Chelsea, ChelseaGrateful Dead tribute band.
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Moonmill
MoreArk 316 S. Main, Ann ArborBrooklyn-based duo of pop-folk singer-songwriters Mary Collins and Kaye Hamada, a pair of Ann Arbor natives known for their sophisticated guitar lines and rich, crystal-clear vocal harmonies. The duo return to town with a collection of songs featuring tender and harsh everyday stories about contemporary young adulthood. Opener: Maddy Ringo. Canadian singer-songwriter, a recent U-M voice grad, whose songs are inspired by the likes of Joni Mitchell, K. D. Lang, and Suzanne Vega. $24.
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Full Tilt Boogie
MoreMash (Ypsilanti) 400 W. River, YpsilantiLocal blues-rock band led by singer-guitarist John Babij.
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Doubles & One
MoreZiggy’s 206 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti, YpsilantiDetroit area metal band. Openers: Area heavy rock bands Tell Me When, Calico Stone, and Basketcase.
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Viines
MoreAnn Arbor Funhouse 207 E. Washington., Ann ArborLocal bedroom-pop producer & rapper. Openers: the Detroit-area pop singers Kaisa and Liquidpretty, along with area EDM DJs Avernon and Rinbossanova.
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Ryan DeHues
MoreHabitat Lounge 3050 Jackson Rd., Ann ArborJazz ensemble led by this local crooner known for his style and swagger.
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Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company (AARC)
MoreEvery Sat., Mon., & Thurs. (different AARC locations). Runners of all abilities invited to join either a beginner or advanced group run (Sat.) or a 5K mapped route (Thurs. & Mon.). AARC Traver Village (7 a.m. Sat.), 901 W. Eisenhower; Corner Brewery (6 p.m. Mon.), 720 Norris, Ypsi; and AARC Colonnade (6 p.m. Thurs.), 2621 Plymouth Rd. Free. annarborrunningcompany.com.
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“Dexter/Chelsea Saturday Morning Breakfast Ride”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
MoreEvery Sat. Moderate-paced ride, 20 miles or more, to Dexter and beyond. Pack something to eat or stop in Dexter or Chelsea for coffee or breakfast. Note: Riders should be prepared to take care of themselves on all AABTS rides. Carry a water bottle, a spare tire or tube, a pump, a cell phone, and snacks. See aabts.org for weather cancelations or delays. 8 a.m. sharp, meet at Barton Nature Area parking lot, W. Huron River Dr. near Bird. Free. (734) 649–9762, [email protected].
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parkrun USA
MoreEvery Sat. All invited to join a timed but noncompetitive 5K run/walk. 8 a.m., Lillie Park South, 4365 Platt. Free, but first-timers are requested to preregister at parkrun.us/lillie and arrive at 7:45 a.m. [email protected].
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Community Listing
Saline Summerfest 5K Run
More5K Run benefitting Saline High School cross country programs. Start & Finish at City Hall – 100 N. Harris Street. https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/SALINE/SalineSummerfest5k
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Saline Summerfest
MoreSee 7 Friday. Today: A 5K race (8:30 a.m. at Saline City Hall; preregistration required at tinyurl.com/salinesf5k2026), a car show (9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.), a beauty pageant crowning (noon), a teen hangout event (7 p.m.), and arts & crafts booths. Live music includes country and classic rock covers by Detroit-area quartet Motor City Moonshine (4 & 6 p.m.), classic rock tribute band Leave Those Kids Alone (5 & 7 p.m.), and 70s & 80s classic rock band 50 Amp Fuse (8 p.m.). 8:30 a.m.–11 p.m.
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Scavenger Hunt Run/Walk: Fleet Feet
MoreRunners and walkers of all ages invited to follow a 3-mile route through downtown on a scavenger hunt. 9 a.m., 123 E. Liberty. Free, preregistration required at tinyurl.com/a2fleetscav. (734) 929–9022.
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Yoga at the Big House: Citizen Yoga
MoreCitizen Yoga teachers lead an all-levels yoga session at the U-M stadium. Money raised goes to Garrett’s Space and TRAILS to Wellness, 2 local nonprofits focused on youth mental health and suicide prevention. 9–11:30 a.m., Michigan Stadium, 1201 S. Main. $34 in advance only (usually sells out). tinyurl.com/bighouseyoga26.
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Community Listing
Saline Summerfest Arts and Crafts Show
MoreSaline Summerfest Arts & Crafts Show Returns August 8 with New Location and Expanded Artist Lineup
The Saline Summerfest Arts & Crafts Show returns to downtown Saline on Saturday, August 8, inviting the community to celebrate local art, creativity, and small businesses.
Now in a new location on North Ann Arbor Street, this year’s show will feature 35 talented artists and makers offering original, handcrafted work in a wide variety of mediums, including painting, pottery, jewelry, resin, ceramics, fiber arts, glass, woodworking, mixed media, and more. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet the artists, learn about their creative process, and purchase one-of-a-kind pieces directly from the makers.
The Saline Summerfest Arts & Crafts Show is free to attend and will take place Saturday, August 8, on North Ann Arbor Street in downtown Saline from 9 am to 5 pm. Whether you’re an art collector, looking for a unique gift, or simply searching for a fun summer outing, the event offers something for all ages.
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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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Farmers Market Performances: Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra
MoreAug. 8, 15, 26, & 29. Chamber music performances by small groups of A2SO musicians. Dexter Farmers’ Market (Aug. 8, 10–11:30 a.m.), 3233 Alpine, Dexter. Ypsilanti Farmers Market (Aug. 15 & Aug. 29, 10–11:30 a.m.), 16 S. Washington, Ypsi. Saline Farmers Market (Aug. 15 & 29, 10–11:30 a.m.), 104 S. Ann Arbor St. #4, Saline. Ann Arbor Farmers Market (Aug. 26, 10–11:30 a.m.), Farmers Market Pavilion, Kerrytown. Various times and locations. Free. (734) 994–4801, a2so.org/farmers-markets.
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Dexter Summer Festival: Dexter Area Chamber of Commerce
MoreSee 7 Friday. Today, the festivities begin with a parade (10 a.m.) down Main from Hudson, then left on Broad to Grand. Today’s live music in Monument Park includes classic country, western swing, and boogie-woogie from the Cadillac Cowboys (3–5 p.m.), and a mix of Top 40 country and pop dance music from Detroit band Still Rain (7–10 p.m.). The Broad stage features folk-rock and roots Americana from the Dave Boutette Trio (1–3 p.m.) and Allman Brothers tribute band Revival (5–7 p.m.). The festival ends today with an outdoor screening of a family-friendly movie to be chosen by Dexter residents. 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
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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].