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Eric Moore & The Fugitives: The Ranch
MoreThe Ranch 122 W. Washington, Ann ArborA new country side project by veteran local singer-songwriter and fingerstyle guitarist Moore.
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Steve Lucky & the Rhumba Bums: Live
MoreLive 102 S. First St., Ann ArborSwinging jazz standards and driving R&B by this acclaimed ensemble led by Lucky, better known in Ann Arbor as Steve Wethy, the frontman and pianist for the Blue Front Persuaders, a neo-jump blues quintet that was one of the great local bands of the early 80s. Wethy moved to San Francisco many years ago, but his local shows continue to draw big crowds.
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La Tanya Hall Quartet: Blue LLama
MoreBlue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann ArborEnsemble led by this jazz vocalist renowned for her ability to breathe new life into the Great American Songbook.
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The Mighty Swells: Rumpus Room
MoreRumpus Room 506 N. Main, Chelsea, ChelseaGrateful Dead tribute band.
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D. Vaughn the Illest: Ziggy’s
MoreZiggy’s 206 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti, YpsilantiDetroit hip-hop rapper. Openers: fellow Detroit-area hip-hop acts Mo Grease, Dre Dav, and Teddy Fux and The Fux Boys.
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Heavy K & the Freaks: Zal Gaz Grotto
MoreZal Gaz Grotto 2070 W. Stadium, Ann Arbor70s classic rock and dance music by this veteran local septet fronted by vocalist Kevin Whitehead.
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Damn Tall Buildings: Ark
MoreArk 316 S. Main, Ann ArborNYC-based Americana trio whose sound mixes elements of blues, bluegrass, vintage swing, and old-time roots music. Americana Highways calls their 2025 album, The Universe is Hungry, “one of the best, well-crafted albums of the year. Pristine, proficient instrumentation & just about every composition is fluent & fun, performed with finesse & sufficiently countrified. Their vocal enthusiasm is an easy sell.” $29.
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“Off Campus Dance Party.”: Blind Pig
MoreBlind Pig 208 S. First St., Ann ArborAll ages. DJ dance party inspired by the popular college romance TV show Off-Campus. Costumes encouraged. $22.
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Jay Frydenlund: Mash (Ypsilanti)
MoreMash (Ypsilanti) 400 W. River, YpsilantiChirp singer-guitarist who plays rock ’n’ roll, blues, and folk covers and originals.
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Technolodge: Elks Lodge
More220 Sunset Rd, Ann Arbor
Underground electronic music at the Elks Lodge features MEMCO alumni Ang3lt3ch and Price; a live set duo in OMO (gearlords) and Tikimen of Berlin (on bassoon); and an opening DJ set by the Ypsilanti Mystery Pooper. Membership not required, 5$ donation to artists pls
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“Telescope Observing”: U-M Detroit Observatory
MoreEvery 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.
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Off Campus Dance Party: party iconic.: party iconic. Presents - Off Campus Dance Party
MoreThe Blind Pig , 208 South 1st St Ann Arbor, MI 48104-1306
Inspired by the romance, chaos, and late-night college energy of the hit sports-romance universe Off Campus is the ultimate dance party for the girls who fell for hockey players, house parties and messy love stories. We’ll be spinning the soundtrack and pop fan favorites, the kind of songs that belong at a Briar U hockey party. Plus, visuals from the series playing on screen all night for the full Off Campus experience. 🏒
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Riverside Swings: Riverside Arts Center
MoreEvery Fri. Swing dancing to recorded music. No partner or experience required. Wear comfortable low-grip/tread shoes. Preceded at 7 & 8 p.m. by hour-long lessons. Followed by a “late-night blues-&-fusion” dance. The 1st Friday of each month is free, and the 3rd Friday includes a Charleston lesson. 9–11 p.m., 76 N. Huron St., Ypsi. $5 (students, $4). riversidearts.org/riverside-swings.
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The City Lines: Ann Arbor Funhouse
MoreAnn Arbor Funhouse 207 E. Washington., Ann ArborLocal self-styled “Springsteen backed by Jimmy Eat World” power-pop trio fronted by singer-songwriter (and Ann Arbor firefighter) Pat Deneau. Openers: the Detroit rock ’n’ roll band Good Man’s Brother and Head Full of Ghosts, an Ypsi alt-rock trio led by singer-songwriter and guitarist James Henes.
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Habitat Jazz Collective: Habitat Lounge
MoreHabitat Lounge 3050 Jackson Rd., Ann ArborJazz originals and standards by a local ensemble led by singer-bassist Rob Crozier.
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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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Grieving the Loss of a Spouse: St. Luke Lutheran Church
More4205 Washtenaw Avenue, Ann Arbor
A two-hour seminar about the grief of losing a spouse.
St. Luke Lutheran Church, 4205 Washtenaw Avenue. https://find.griefshare.org/events/297671
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Woods & Wildflower Walk: Washtenaw’s Own Wildlands (WOW)
MoreAll 12 & older invited to this nature walk to learn about local plants and plant communities, led by ecologists Manuel Anderson and Jacqueline Courteau. Wear long pants and sturdy shoes. 10 a.m.–noon, Hudson Mills Metropark, 8801 North Territorial, Dexter. Metroparks pass or $10 vehicle entry fee. Space limited; preregistration requested at tinyurl.com/3b57fa3u. [email protected].
