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    “Nature Lab”: U-M Museum of Natural History

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    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.

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    Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor City Club

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    Every 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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    Collage Making: Ann Arbor District Library

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    A chance for adults and kids age 5 & up to make collages out of old magazines. 2–4 p.m., AADL Pittsfield. Free. (734) 327–4200.  

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    Ann Arbor Area Scrabble Club

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    Every Tues. All invited to play the classic word game, using the 5th-edition Scrabble dictionary. Bring your own set, if you like. 3:30–8 p.m., Arbor Brewing Company Corner Brewery, 720 Norris, Ypsi. Free. meetup.com/ann-arbor-scrabble-meetup. [email protected].

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    U-M Men’s Soccer

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    Exhibition match vs. Cleveland State. The U-M has another exhibition match this month against Saginaw Valley (Aug. 14, 4 p.m.) and regular home season games against Loyola Marymount (Aug. 20, 6 p.m.), Niagara (Aug. 27, 4 p.m.), and Southern Illinois–Edwardsville (Aug. 30, 2 p.m.). 4 p.m., U-M Soccer Stadium, 2250 S. State. $6 & $8 (groups of 10 or more, $3 each; kids 5 & under, free). (734) 764–0247, mgoblue.com.

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    “Fast Friends”: Alyvia Autism Center

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    All young adults ages 18-30 on the autism spectrum are invited to take an hour-long social skills masterclass led by center clinical director Kirsten Willar, followed by a series 1:1 five-minute table conversations to use those skills and meet new friends. Light refreshments. No parents allowed. 4-7 p.m., Zingerman’s Deli, 422 Detroit St. Preregistration required at alyviaautismcenter.com/fast-friends-sign-up-form. 

  • Postcards for Patriots: Appreciation Jamboree at County Farm Park: Postcards for Patriots

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    County Farm Park, 2300 Platt Road, Ann Arbor

    Postcards for Patriots annual volunteer celebration and Fall projects kickoff event. Meet fellow volunteers, learn about our next campaign, with treats (for a light supper and dessert, plus the Ice Cream Truck) and prizes.  New volunteers welcomed.

    County Farm Park, 2300 Platt Road. Free. Equalityingov.org

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    Game Night: Sylvan Factory

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    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.

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    Letterpress Open Lab: Ann Arbor District Library

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    Aug. 8, 11, 18, & 29 (different times). A chance for adults to learn the basics of printing with movable type. Noon–2 p.m. (Aug. 8), 5–7 p.m. (Aug. 11 & 18), and 1–3 p.m. (Aug. 29), AADL Downtown, Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.

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    Zal Gaz Grotto: Easy Street Jazz Band

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    Zal Gaz Grotto 2070 W. Stadium, Ann Arbor

    Early jazz classics from Scott Joplin and Bessie Smith to Louis Armstrong and beyond by this veteran local septet led by trombonist Terry Kimura.

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    “Dog and Suds Ride”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society

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    Every Tues. Moderate-paced ride, 20 to 30 miles, along the less-traveled roads west and north of Chelsea. See aabts.org for weather cancelations or delays. 6 p.m. sharp, meet at Aberdeen Bike and Outdoors, 1101 Main, Chelsea. Start location occasionally changes. Free. (734) 662–0205.

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    Drop-in Knitting: Spun

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    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. 

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    Tuesday Night Workouts: Ann Arbor Track Club

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    Every Tues. Runners of all skill levels ages 14 & up invited to participate in short, intense interval workouts. Arrive at 6:20 p.m. to warm up. 6:30 p.m., Ferry Field, 1150 S. State. Visitors free; $30/year membership for regular participants. Preregistration required at aatrackclub.org/interval-workouts. 

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    “Only Yesterday”: Fathom Entertainment

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    (734) 973–8424 (Cinemark), (734) 316–5500 (Emagine). Tickets $12.50 (except as noted) in advance at fathomentertainment.com/events & at the door. Cinemark (4100 Carpenter, Ypsi) & Emagine (1335 E. Michigan Ave., Saline). 

    Aug. 9 & 11: “Only Yesterday” (Isao Takahata, 1991). Dubbed (Tues.) & subtitled (Thurs.) screenings of this Japanese anime drama about an unmarried workaholic office worker who reminisces about her Tokyo childhood on a trip to the countryside. Tues. 4 & 6:45 p.m. (Cinemark) and 4 & 7 p.m. (Emagine). Thurs. 6:45 p.m. (Cinemark) & 7 p.m. (Emagine).

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    “The Player”: Michigan Theater

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    Film screenings every day. Tickets $11.75 unless otherwise noted (children under 12, students, seniors age 65 & older, and U.S. veterans, $9.75; Marquee Arts members, $8) in advance online (recommended) & at the door. For updated schedule, see marquee-arts.org/calendar. 

    Aug. 11: “The Player” (Robert Altman, 1992). Satire about a Hollywood studio executive who murders an aspiring screenwriter he believed was sending him death threats. Tim Robbins, Greta Scacchi, Vincent D’Onofrio. 7 p.m.

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    Pitch-a-Friend at Hear.Say Brewing

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    Hear.Say Brewing 2350 W Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI

    Pitch-A-Friend is a free, in-person event where friends give a 3-5 minute presentation about their amazing single friends to a live audience in a unique mashup of trivia night energy and matchmaking vibes. After the presentations, stick around for our mingle hour! Also designed for making friends. Free to attend, 21+.

    Sign up to pitch on our website. Just show up if you want to watch the presentations and mingle!

    Pitch-a-Friend Ann Arbor

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    Huron Valley Harmonizers Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society

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    Every Tues., except Aug. 18. Singers of all ages and genders invited to join rehearsals of this award-winning a cappella chorus. 7–8:45 p.m., First Unitarian Universalist Church, 4001 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. Free to visitors; call ahead or check website (dues for those who join). (734) 796–7467, [email protected], hvharmonizers.org.