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Academy of Early Music

Full concert season celebrating music from the Middle Ages to the Classical Era, performed by period-instrument ensembles from around the world. Also, lectures and outreach events with series artists. info@academyofearlymusic.org, academyofearlymusic.org

P.O. Box 7694, 48107
(734) 228-4338

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Ann Arbor Civic Band

Community band performs Wed. in June and July at the West Park band shell. New members welcome. info@annarborcivicband.org, annarborcivicband.org

Gail Ferguson Stout, president, (734) 260-9828

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Ann Arbor Civic Theatre

Full season of shows, both musicals and plays, from Broadway and Off Broadway, as well as children's theater and camps, and intimate studio productions. Workshops on acting, playwriting, and various aspects of production. manager@a2ct.org, a2ct.org

322 W. Ann [map]
(734) 971-2228

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Ann Arbor Concert Band

Founded 1978. Symphonic wind ensemble performs new compositions and classic band literature in 2 p.m. Sun. concerts at the Michigan Theater & Hill Auditorium Nov.- May. See website for concert dates. contactus@aaband.org, aaband.org

(734) 478-7515

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Ann Arbor Society for Musical Arts

Presents a series of 6 concerts on Wednesday mornings in the fall and spring at the Ann Arbor City Club. Sponsors the SMA Rosalie Edwards Youth Music Competition and SMA Collegiate Youth Artist Competition annually. fischer709@comcast.net, annarborsma.org

Ann Arbor City Club, 1830 Washtenaw [map]
(734) 930-0353

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Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra

The 91st (2019-20) season of this professional orchestra includes concerts at the Michigan Theater and Hill Auditorium Sept.-Apr., The Music of Star Wars on November 9, 2019, a family-friendly Holiday Pops Concert on Dec. 13, 2019, youth concerts, daytime chamber concerts and school performances. The Taste of Music program brings summertime concerts to farmers markets. Free KinderConcerts at Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Dexter, Saline, and Chelsea libraries encourage dancing and moving to the music. Informative and fun talks before each classical performance, and Instrument Petting Zoos before family concerts. info@a2so.com, a2so.com

35 Research Dr. #100 [map]
(734) 994-4801

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Ann Arbor in Concert

Produces musicals in a concert format. Productions feature a large orchestra, principal actors, and a choral/dance ensemble. info@a2ic.org, a2ic.org

3588 Plymouth Rd, #384 [map]
(734) 786-3868

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Arbor Opera Theater

Professional opera company featuring national emerging professional singers. Full operatic productions, educational programs, recitals, and cabaret. arboropera@gmail.com, arboropera.com

(734) 707-1021

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Concerts in the Park

Free family concerts in this east-side park from late July-Aug. on Sun. 3-4:30 p.m. 2019 dates: July 28: Gemily (Gemini and Emily); Aug. 4: Dan Hall; Aug. 11: Guy Louis; Aug. 28: Matt Watroba. bruthven@a2gov.org, a2gov.org/parkconcerts

Burns Park
(734) 794-6250

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Crazy Wisdom Tea Room

Live music (usually acoustic) every Fri. & Sat. night. Lectures, Poetry Circle with workshops and reader series, author events, ​book discussions, storytelling​, fairy teas for children, drop-in tarot and intuitive readings, and other events. info@crazywisdom.net, crazywisdom.net/live-music.html

114 S. Main [map]
(734) 665-2757

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Encore Musical Theatre Company

Professional musical theater productions feature Broadway performers and local talent. theencoretheatre.org

3126 Broad St., Dexter [map]
(734) 268-6200

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Green Wood Coffee House

Folk and acoustic music on many Fri. nights. Shows at 8 p.m., doors at 7:30 p.m. Sept.-May. greenwoodcoffeehouse.org

1001 Green (First United Methodist Church) [map]
(734) 665-8558

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Kerrytown Chime

Second floor in the Kerrytown Market and Shops. Everyone welcome to play this 17-bell chime; more than 100 songs written out by number to choose from. Free. Open Wed. & Fri., noon - 12:30 p.m., Sat., 10:30 - 11 a.m., other times with advance reservation. ofglobal@aol.com, kerrytown.com/about

407 N. Fifth [map]
Heather O'Neal, (734) 369-3107

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Kerrytown Concert House

An intimate 110-seat performing arts venue and visual arts gallery in a historic home, offering performances in classical, jazz, experimental, and cabaret music, and theater. kch@kerrytownconcerthouse.com, kerrytownconcerthouse.com

415 N. Fourth Ave. [map]
(734) 769-2999

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Kreft Arts Program

Theater, musical and dance concerts, art exhibits, and lectures by international artists and Concordia students and faculty. cuaa.edu/life/kreft/gallery.html

4090 Geddes, Concordia University Arts [map]
(734) 995-7537

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Michigan Theater

Ann Arbor's 1920s movie palace. A nonprofit center for fine film and the performing arts, open 365 days a year. Hosts the Cinetopia International Film Festival (see above), the Not Just For Kids professional live theater series, Young Filmmaker's Camp( three week-long summer sessions for age 11-17), and films daily (see Films). Membership: $35/year and up. info@michtheater.org, michtheater.org

603 E. Liberty [map]
(734) 668-8397

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One Pause Poetry

Poetry readings and author conversations with local and national poets. Also weekly (Wed. 8-10 p.m.) poetry salon at Argus Farmstop, 325 W. Liberty. All events are free, accessible, and open to all. info@onepausepoetry.org, onepausepoetry.org

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Purple Rose Theatre Company

Professional company, founded by actor Jeff Daniels, presenting "world-class, original American theatre." tickets@purplerosetheatre.org, purplerosetheatre.org

137 Park, Chelsea [map]
(734) 433-7782. Tickets: (734) 433-7673 or on website

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The Ark

This 400-seat club presents a wide range of folk and roots music by local, national, and international performers. feedback@theark.org, theark.org

316 S. Main [map]
Tickets: (734) 763-8587. Office: (734) 761-1800

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The Coop

Intimate, accessible, community-oriented concert venue. Seats 50. Folk, soul, jazz, hip-hop, bluegrass, and indie-rock. Concerts Fri. nights 7:45. $5. thecoop.aa@gmail.com, thecoopaa.wixsite.com/thecoop

213 S. State, (Openfloor Studio) [map]

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The Penny Seats Theatre Company

Low-cost shows at the West Park band shell in summer and indoor shows at various venues in winter. Dramas and comedies, musicals and original adaptations, classics and works by up-and-coming playwrights--as well as cabaret shows, acting classes and improv evenings. pennyseats@gmail.com, pennyseats.org

215 Chapin (West Park) [map]
(734) 926-5346

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Theatre NOVA

Professional theatre dedicated to producing new plays year-round. The season includes seven mainstage productions (comedies, dramas and a holiday show for families) and two Michigan Playwrights Festivals, featuring staged readings of new works in development. Pay-what-you-can tickets are available for those who need them and there is on-site free parking. Also offers Build-a-Play classes for youth throughout the school year and a summer camp for youth. A2TheatreNova@gmail.com, theatrenova.org

410 W. Huron (previously the Yellow Barn) [map]
(734) 635-8450

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U-M Basement Arts

Free student theater series featuring classical, contemporary, and original works at the Walgreen Drama Center, North Campus. facebook.com/basementarts

1226 Murfin [map]

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U-M English Department Zell Visiting Writers Series

Hosts emerging and established fiction writers, poets, essayists, and critics weekly. Most readings at U-M Museum of Art's Helmut Stern Auditorium, 525 S. State. Q&A sessions in Hopwood Room, 435 S. State, rm. 1176. All events free and open to the public. lsa.umich.edu/writers

(734) 615-3710

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U-M School of Music, Theatre & Dance

The school's faculty and students present hundreds of concerts every year, including solo and ensemble concerts, theater, musical theater, and dance. Performances, usually free, at various campus locations. music.umich.edu

1100 Baits [map]
(734) 764-0583. Michigan League ticket office: (734) 764-2538

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U-M University Activities Center

An umbrella organization for more than a dozen U-M student organizations, including: Amazin' Blue (co-ed a cappella ensemble), Big Ticket Productions (annual concert), ComCo (comedy improv troupe), Groove Performance Group (musical performance using traditional and nontraditional instruments), Impact Dance (jazz and lyrical/contemporary dance group), Michigan Pops Orchestra, MUSKET (musical theater company), The Rude Mechanicals (theater group), Photonix (glowsticking), Every Three Weekly (satirical newspaper), RhythM (tap ensemble), M-Agination Films (student produced films), M-Flicks (free on-campus movie screenings), and Michigan Academic Competitions (quiz bowl). Most have Facebook pages.

Michigan Union, 530 S. State [map]
(734) 763-1107

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UMS

Presents top international orchestras and classical soloists, chamber ensembles, jazz and world music artists, international theater, contemporary events, and dance artists at Hill Auditorium, Power Center, Rackham Auditorium, and other venues. Also, dozens of free educational events. ums.org

Burton Memorial Tower, 881 North University [map]
(734) 764-2538

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Washtenaw Community College Performing Arts Department

Performances in drama, acting, improvisation, dance, and vocal music. See Facebook for schedule. facebook.com/padwcc

4800 E. Huron River Dr. [map]
(734) 677-5090

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Washtenaw Community Concert Band

Eighty member adult community band performs six free concerts each year at Washtenaw Community College and one joint concert with a local high school band. In its 40th season, WCCB hosts an annual concerto competition and features the winning Washtenaw county high school band students at their winter and summer concerts. wccband.org

(734) 252-9221

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Wild Swan Theater

Professional adult troupe performs family-oriented theater. Productions are usually based on original scripts adapted from classic and contemporary children's literature. Performances in Towsley Auditorium at Washtenaw Community College. Special services for hearing-impaired and visually-impaired patrons. wildswan@wildswantheater.org, wildswantheater.org

6175 Jackson, (office) [map]
(734) 995-0530

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