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    81st Manchester Community Fair

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    Aug. 18–22. Midway rides (Wed.–Sat.), carnival games, concessions, livestock shows, live music, beer tent, and more. Special events include an opening parade (Aug. 18, 6:30 p.m.), classic & antique tractor pulls (Aug. 19, noon & 4 p.m.), pro wrestling by Insane Wrestling Revolution (Aug. 19, 7 p.m.), a Bump and Run Demolition Derby (Aug. 20, 7:30 p.m.), a cornhole competition (Aug. 21, 6 p.m.), and bull riding & rodeo (Aug. 22, 7 p.m.). For complete schedule, see manchesterfair.org. 5–10 p.m. (Tues.), 10 a.m.–10 p.m. (Wed., Thurs., & Sat.), & 3–10 p.m. (Fri.), Alumni Memorial Field, Vernon & Wolverine, Manchester. Admission: Tues., $5; Wed., Thurs., & Sat., $10 (Sat. before noon, $5); Fri., free. Kids age 5 & under, free. (734) 260–1019, [email protected].

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    Eric Moore & The Fugitives: The Ranch

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    The Ranch 122 W. Washington, Ann Arbor

    A new country side project by veteran local singer-songwriter and fingerstyle guitarist Moore.

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    D&D Adventurers League: Sylvan Factory

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    Every Fri. All invited to play the current official campaign of the popular Dungeons & Dragons tabletop role-playing game, using 5th-edition rules. Kids under 13 must have adult accompaniment. 6–10 p.m., 2459 W. Stadium. $10. Space limited, preregistration strongly recommended. (734) 929–5877, sylvanfactory.com.

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    Steve Lucky & the Rhumba Bums: Live

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    Live 102 S. First St., Ann Arbor

    Swinging 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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    Pontiac Trail Blazers

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    Local bluegrass quartet known for its beautiful vocal harmonies and instrumental prowess. Tonight they are joined by fiddler Grant Flick. 7–10 p.m. $10.

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    La Tanya Hall Quartet: Blue LLama

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    Blue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann Arbor

    Ensemble led by this jazz vocalist renowned for her ability to breathe new life into the Great American Songbook.

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    D. Vaughn the Illest: Ziggy’s

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    Ziggy’s 206 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti

    Detroit 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

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    Zal Gaz Grotto 2070 W. Stadium, Ann Arbor

    70s classic rock and dance music by this veteran local septet fronted by vocalist Kevin Whitehead.

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    Damn Tall Buildings: Ark

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    Ark 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor

    NYC-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

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    Blind Pig 208 S. First St., Ann Arbor

    All 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)

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    Mash (Ypsilanti) 400 W. River, Ypsilanti

    Chirp singer-guitarist who plays rock ’n’ roll, blues, and folk covers and originals.

  • Technolodge: Elks Lodge

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    220 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

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    Every 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

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    The 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. 🏒

    https://eventvesta.com/events/154290/t/tickets

    $21.91
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    Riverside Swings: Riverside Arts Center

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    Every 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

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    Ann Arbor Funhouse 207 E. Washington., Ann Arbor

    Local 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

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    Habitat Lounge 3050 Jackson Rd., Ann Arbor

    Jazz originals and standards by a local ensemble led by singer-bassist Rob Crozier.

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    “I Know What You Did Last Summer”: 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. 21: “I Know What You Did Last Summer” (Jim Gillespie, 1997). Slasher film about 4 teenage friends stalked by a hook-wielding killer one year after covering up a car accident in which they think they killed a man. 9:30 p.m.

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    “Comedy Gauntlet”: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater

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    Ninety-second sets by 16 area stand-up comics, advancing tournament-style until a winner is decided. 9:30–10:45 p.m., 2350 W. Liberty. $10 by Aug. 19, or $15 after at heardotsay.com/events & $18 (if available) at the door.