Events
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2026 Saline Community Fair
MoreSept. 2–6. Old-fashioned community fair featuring agricultural and craft exhibits, carnival rides every day (open at 4 p.m. weekdays, 1 p.m. weekends), and a variety of special events, including a dog of the year contest (winners announced 5:30 p.m. Fri.), touch a truck (10 a.m. Thurs.), an instrument petting zoo (11 a.m.–1 p.m. Thurs.) led by members of the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra, a talent show (6:30 p.m. Fri.), a rodeo (7 p.m. Fri.), the USA Auto Cross Championship Derby (7 p.m. Sun.), livestock shows & auctions, tractor & draft horse pulls, a reptile show, a euchre tournament, and more. Live music includes popular Michigan-based a cappella comedy & music quartet Three Men and a Tenor (6 p.m. Sat.), renowned touring student fiddle ensemble the Saline Fiddlers Philharmonic (3 p.m. Sun.), and more. See salinefair.org for complete schedule. 10 a.m.–10 p.m. (Wed.–Sat.) & 10 a.m.–9 p.m. (Sun.), Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. $5 (Wed.) & $10 (Thurs.–Sun.). Ride armbands $22–$25. [email protected].
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Rumble of the Bumble
MoreStreet festival highlighting environmental issues and the plight of pollinators, featuring live outdoor wrestling matches (8–10 p.m.) on a stage on the street. Also, a puppet parade (2 p.m.), dancers, acrobats, and other street performers, games, vendor booths, interactive art installations, art for sale, and a kids area with activities. At the Freighthouse, live music TBA and a storytime. Food for sale. 2–10 p.m., Depot Town, E. Cross between N. River St. & N. Huron St., Ypsi. Free, donations welcome. For event details, go to rumbleofthebumble.org. m.
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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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“Let’s Be Friends: Cycling & Mountain Biking”: Ann Arbor District Library
MoreAll invited to meet with others interested in bicycle riding. 5–6 p.m., AADL Westgate. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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Nightspots
Keegan Jacko.: The Ranch
MoreThe Ranch 122 W. Washington, Ann ArborMainstream country covers, and some originals, by a band led by this Detroit-area singer-guitarist. 5 p.m.
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Magic: The Gathering (MTG): Sylvan Factory
MoreEvery 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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Fred & Dan.: Sam Hill
MoreSam Hill 5827 Jackson Rd.Duo that plays cover songs from a variety of genres.
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Joshua Elwood & Friends.: North Star Lounge
MoreNorth Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann ArborYoung jazz ensemble led by West Michigan saxophonist Elwood. $18.
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“The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Pt. 1”: 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. 5: “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Pt. 1” (Francis Lawrence, 2014). The third installment in the Hunger Games series. 6:30 p.m. (Cinemark) & 7 p.m. (Emagine).
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“Saturday Night Improv: Double Header”: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
MoreEvery Sat., except Sept. 26. Rotating lineup of two local improv troupes. On Sept. 5, the show is followed by Tony & Friends (8:30–9:30 p.m.), featuring Hear.Say owner Tony DeRosa and other improv comics TBA performing long-form comedy. 7–8 p.m., 2350 W. Liberty. $15 in advance at heardotsay.com/events & $18 (if available) at the door.
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Nightspots
Isis Damil.: Blue LLama
MoreBlue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann ArborJazz ensemble led by this Detroit singer-songwriter with a sultry, soulful mezzo voice whose jazzy R&B songs seamlessly blend spirituality and sensuality.
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Paul Sprawl.: Moonwinks Tavern
MoreMoonwinks Tavern 5151 Plymouth Rd. (734) 994-5151.Rootsy blues- and folk-style singer-songwriter from California known for his wry, quirky lyrics and inventive guitar style that incorporates lots of alternate tunings and rhythmic tapping.
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Nikki D & The Sisters of Thunder.: JD’s Stage
MoreJD’s Stage 117 ½ S. Main, Chelsea, Michigan, United States7-piece multi-generational sacred steel family band from Toledo with a sound the Toledo Blade describes as “crisp, harmonious perfection, a mixture of church-ready gospel music and down home, gritty blues.” Sacred steel is a style of gospel music built around the steel guitar.
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“The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Pt. 1”: 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. 5: “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Pt. 1” (Francis Lawrence, 2014). The third installment in the Hunger Games series. 6:30 p.m. (Cinemark) & 7 p.m. (Emagine).
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“Anything Goes”: Professional Youth Theatre of Michigan
MoreSept. 3–6. Megan Wright-Jones directs young local actors in grades 2–12 in Cole Porter, Guy Bolton, and P.G. Wodehouse’s 1934 madcap musical comedy set aboard an ocean liner and involving a nightclub singer, a lovestruck stowaway, and a zany cast of passengers. Featuring Cole Porter hits like “I Get a Kick Out of You,” “You’re the Top,” and “Anything Goes.” 7 p.m. (Thurs., Fri., & Sat.), 2 p.m. (Sat.), and noon (Sun.). Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. Huron St., Ypsi. Tickets $20–$30 in advance only at pytmi.com/tickets.
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Nightspots
Rick Burgess Trio.: Earle
MoreEarle 121 W. Washington, Ann ArborJazz ensemble, named after the late jazz pianist and Earle cofounder Burgess, featuring drummer Robert Warren and a rotating roster of bassists and pianists.
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Tam White: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
MoreSept. 4 & 5. Rising Detroit-area stand-up comic, improv performer, and host of the comedy hip-hop show “Hip-Prov” shares her thoughts on everything from marriage to her inability to twerk. 7:15 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 9:45 p.m. (Sat.), 212 S. Fourth Ave. $20 at aacomedy.com & (if available) at the door. (734) 996–9080.
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First Saturday Contra Dance: Ann Arbor Community for Traditional Music and Dance
MoreJason Little calls to music by the Pittsfield Open Band. Bring clean shoes for dancing. Beginner’s introduction 7 p.m. 7:30–10:30 p.m., Pittsfield Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. $10–$15 suggested donation. (734) 274–0773, aactmad.org.
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U-M Football vs. WMU
MoreSold out. 7:30 p.m., Michigan Stadium. (734) 764–0247, mgoblue.com/sports/football.
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Nightspots
Eric Moore.: Mash (Ypsilanti)
MoreMash (Ypsilanti) 400 W. River, YpsilantiBluesy folk-rock singer-songwriter and fingerstyle guitarist.
