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    Selwyn Birchwood

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    Ark 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor

    Acclaimed blues singer and guitar virtuoso from Florida known for his gravelly voice, electrifying guitar solos, and high-energy live shows. Rolling Stone calls Birchwood “a remarkable, contemporary bluesman…a powerhouse young guitarist and soulful vocalist.” $29.

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    Payton & Annabelle

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    Blind Pig 208 S. First St., Ann Arbor

    West Michigan alt-folk duo known for their intimate harmonies and confessional lyrics. Openers: the Kalamazoo indie rock band Two Dollar Bills and the U-M student jam band On Tap. $14.

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    Lisa Sung Quartet

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    Blue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann Arbor

    Jazz standards and originals by this ensemble led by Grand Rapids-based composer-pianist Sung.

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    “Gear Lords: A Night in Electronic Music.”

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

    Monthly performance by live electronic production musicians, using beat machines, samplers, modular systems, synths and similar instruments.

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    Poetry Open Mic

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    North Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor

    All invited to bring a poem or monologue that they’ve written. Hosted by cat h. bradley & Forrest Hejkal. Sign-up starts at 6:30 p.m. 7–10 p.m. Free.

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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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    Chime Concert: Kerrytown Market & Shops

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    Every Sat., Fri., & Wed. All invited to play one of 200 songs, with melodies transcribed in numbers, on the 17-bell chime’s numbered keys. Ambitious players can add chords. Kids welcome. 10:30–11 a.m. (Sat.) & noon–12:30 p.m. (Wed. & Fri.). Free. [email protected].

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    “Aida”: 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. 5: “Aida.” Rebroadcast of the Metropolitan Opera’s 2025 production of Verdi’s celebrated opera, a drama set in ancient Egypt about an enslaved Ethiopian princess caught in a love triangle with a heroic young Egyptian warrior desired by the pharaoh’s daughter. Acclaimed soprano Angel Blue, in her long-awaited Met debut, sings the title role. Italian, English subtitles. 1 & 6:15 p.m. Cinemark only.

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    “Aida”: 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. 5: “Aida.” Rebroadcast of the Metropolitan Opera’s 2025 production of Verdi’s celebrated opera, a drama set in ancient Egypt about an enslaved Ethiopian princess caught in a love triangle with a heroic young Egyptian warrior desired by the pharaoh’s daughter. Acclaimed soprano Angel Blue, in her long-awaited Met debut, sings the title role. Italian, English subtitles. 1 & 6:15 p.m. Cinemark only.

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    “Emma’s Wedding(s)”: Purple Rose Theatre Company

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    Every Wed.–Sun., June 25–Aug. 30. (See review) Kate Thomsen directs longtime Purple Rose resident playwright Carey Crim’s comedy-drama about a group of old friends gathered to celebrate their friend Emma’s fourth wedding. Together, they revisit their memories of each of her previous three weddings to “the one.” Adult language and subject matter. 3 p.m. (Wed., Thurs., & Sat.), 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.). 137 Park St., Chelsea. Tickets $31.50–$52.50 in advance at purplerosetheatre.org, (734) 433–7673, & (if available) at the door. Discounts available.

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    “Map Envelopes”: Ann Arbor District Library

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    Adults and kids age 8 & up invited to trace maps with templates, then fold and glue the edges to make ready-to-send postal envelopes. 3–4 p.m., AADL Traverwood. Free. (734) 327–4200.

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    Magic: The Gathering (MTG): Sylvan Factory

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    Every Wed., Fri., & Sat. All invited to play both casual and tournament forms of the collectible card game MTG.

    Wed. & Sat. (5 p.m.): “Commander.” A drop-in session of the most popular form of the game. Free.

    Wed. (6 p.m.): “Pauper.” A fun and fast format for all skill levels, three rounds. $5.

    Wed. (6:30 p.m.): “Standard.” Three rounds, with competitive tournament rules, prizes of store credit. $10.

    Fri. (6:30 p.m.): “Friday Night Draft.” Cost and format vary.

    Various times, 2459 W. Stadium. (734) 929–5877, sylvanfactory.com.

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    “West Side Nite Ride”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society

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    Every Wed. Slow/moderate-paced ride, 10 to 30 miles, along the B2B Trail to Hudson Mills Metropark and/or Dexter-Huron Metropark with a possible visit to the Dexter Dairy Queen. This ride is a favorite with newcomers and casual riders. See aabts.org for weather cancelations or delays. 5 p.m. sharp, meet at Forest Lawn Cemetery parking lot, corner of Broad & Grand, Dexter. Free. (734) 426–5116.

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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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    Ypsi Fine Arts Club: Riverside Arts Center

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    Aug. 5 & 19. All invited to this creative gathering where artists show 1 or 2 pieces of their work, some of which may be for sale. Participation not required. 5–6:30 p.m., 76 N. Huron St., Ypsi. Free. (734) 480–2787, riversidearts.org/events.

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    Board Game Night: Bløm Mead + Cider

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    Every Wed. All invited to play popular board games. Use provided games or bring your own. 5–10 p.m., 100 S. Fourth Ave. Free, but purchase of food & drink encouraged. (734) 548–9729, drinkblom.com/events.

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    “The Side Questers”: Schuler Books

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    Local sci-fi & fantasy writer J. J. Kochmanski discusses his new novel, an unconventional hero’s journey told through the perspective of a non-player character in an online fantasy role-playing game. Signing. 5:30 p.m., Westgate Shopping Center. Free; preregistration requested at schulerbooks.com/events-ann-arbor. (734) 662–0600.

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    “Community Table”: The Washtenaw Food Hub

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    Every Wed. Food- and agriculture-related discussions and demos.

    Aug. 5: “Botanical Bath Bombs.” $5.

    Aug. 12: “Stitch & Sip.” Bring a textile project to work on. Free.

    Aug. 19: “Sourdough Basics.” Free.

    Aug. 26: “Brew’d: Apple & Pear Bug.” Make a wild-fermented brew starter, with samples & recipes. $7.

    6–7 p.m., 4175 Whitmore Lake Rd. Cost varies. Preregistration required for all events at tinyurl.com/a2-foodhub. thewashtenawfoodhub.com.