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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 St. 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.
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Phil Ogilvie’s Rhythm Kings: Zal Gaz Grotto
More2070 W. Stadium Blvd, Ann Arbor
10-piece big band led by Chris Smith, specializing in hot jazz of the 1920s and 30s. Jelly Roll Morton, King Oliver, Duke Ellington and other jazz legends are prominent in their repertoire. Great for listening or dancing.
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Phil Ogilvie’s Rhythm Kings.: Zal Gaz Grotto
MoreZal Gaz Grotto 2070 W. Stadium, Ann ArborLocal 10-piece big band led by tubaist Chris Smith that specializes in the old-time big band music of the late 1920s and early 1930s associated with Jelly Roll Morton and King Oliver.
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Paul Vornhagen Quartet.: Blue LLama
MoreBlue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann ArborJazz standards by this local ensemble led by veteran saxophonist and flutist Vornhagen.
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Sip & Solve Sundays: Washtenaw Literacy
More734 Brewing; 15 E Cross St, Ypsilanti
Grab a team and join Washtenaw Literacy for a fast-paced word puzzle showdown where every guess counts and all proceeds fund adult literacy.
First Sunday of every month, 6-8 p.m.
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“Extra Credit”: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
MoreThree 10-minute academic lectures by U-M researchers on topics TBA, each followed by a 10-minute improv comedy set on the topic by experienced improvisers. 6:30–7:30 p.m., 2350 W. Liberty. $15 in advance at heardotsay.com/events & $18 (if available) at the door.
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“The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Pt. 2”: Fathom Entertainment
More(734) 973–8424 (Cinemark), (734) 316–5500 (Emagine). Tickets $12.50 (except as noted) in advance at fathomentertainment.com/events and at the door. Cinemark (4100 Carpenter, Ypsi) & Emagine (1335 E. Michigan Ave., Saline).
Sept. 6: “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Pt. 2” (Francis Lawrence, 2015). The fourth installment in the Hunger Games series. 6:30 p.m. (Cinemark) & 7 p.m. (Emagine).
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“Community Film Club” Back-to-School Movie: Michigan Theater
MoreFilm 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.
Sept. 6: “Community Film Club” Back-to-School Movie. Screening of a school-themed movie chosen by vote (vote at marquee-arts.org/calendar), preceded at 6 p.m. by a film club meeting, interactive games, snacks, and bar service. 7 p.m.
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Traditional Irish Session: Conor O’Neill’s
MoreEvery Sun. All invited to join or listen to an instrumental jam session. 7–9 p.m., 318 S. Main. Free. (734) 665–2968.
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Ballroom Dance Club at the U-M
MoreEvery Sun. Ballroom dancing to recorded music, including foxtrots, waltzes, cha-chas, rumbas, tangos, swing, and more. No partner necessary. Preceded at 6 p.m. by beginning lessons and practice. 7–9 p.m., Michigan Union Ballroom. $5 ($10 includes lessons). (734) 763–6984.
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Contra Dance Music: Pittsfield Open Band
MoreLocal ensemble Raven and Goose lead a workshop for contra dance musicians. 7 p.m., Gretchen’s House 2340 Oak Valley Dr., $15 suggested donation. [email protected]. -
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Contra Play for Acoustic Musicians: Ann Arbor Community for Traditional Music and Dance
MorePittsfield Open Band hosts a workshop this month, Contra Play for Acoustic Musicians (Sept. 6, 7 p.m., Gretchen’s House 2340 Oak Valley Dr., $15) with the band Raven and Goose (Corwin and Grace).
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Jordan Blanchard.: Ypsi Alehouse
MoreYpsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, YpsilantiHighly regarded local fingerstyle guitarist who plays mainly country & blues covers, along with some originals.
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The Stinkeyes.: Ziggy’s
MoreZiggy’s 206 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti, YpsilantiEnergetic Wisconsin lo-fi punk trio whose music has been described as “Veruca Salt meets Motorhead,” and “If Rush were a riot grrrl band.” Openers: Rat Fight, a Minnesota power-punk band, and Vampire Cowgirl, a Detroit indie doom-punk duo.
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Jazz Jam Session.: Ann Arbor Funhouse
MoreAnn Arbor Funhouse 207 E. Washington., Ann ArborJazz ensemble led by veteran local drummer Pete Siers and Kenji Lee, a local saxophonist whose expressive brand of jazz draws on Japanese folk music, Western classical music, and punk.
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The Last War.: Blind Pig
MoreBlind Pig 208 S. First St., Ann ArborDetroit prog-rock duo. Openers: Detroit-area indie rock acts Painted Friends, Root Cause, and Isaac Ferraro. $16.
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“Independence Lake Gravel Ride”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
MoreEvery Mon. Slow/moderate-paced 23-mile ride to Independence Lake on mostly dirt roads. See aabts.org for weather cancellations or delays. 9 a.m. sharp, meet at Old St. Patrick Catholic Church, 5671 Whitmore Lake Rd. Free. (412) 302–9960.
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Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company (AARC)
MoreEvery Thurs., Sat., & Mon. (different AARC locations). Runners of all abilities invited to join a 5K mapped route (Thurs. & Mon.) or either a beginner or advanced group run (Sat.). AARC Colonnade (6 p.m. Thurs.), 2621 Plymouth Rd.; AARC Traver Village (7 a.m. Sat.), 901 W. Eisenhower; and Corner Brewery (6 p.m. Mon.), 720 Norris, Ypsi. Free. annarborrunningcompany.com.
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Group Ride: Ann Arbor Velo Club
MoreEvery Mon. Moderate-paced 20-mile ride to Dexter and back, often with a rest stop along the way. Riders must wear a helmet and bring water and supplies to fix a flat tire. 6 p.m. (nonmembers must come 10 minutes early to sign a club waiver), Barton Nature Area, 1010 W. Huron River Dr. Free. annarborveloclub.org.
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Drop-in Knitting: Spun
MoreEvery Sun.–Thurs. (different times). All invited to work on their knitting, crochet, weaving, and embroidery projects. 6–8 p.m. (Mon.–Thurs.) & 1–3 p.m. (Sun.), 401 N. Fourth Ave. Free. (734) 780–7867.
