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    Sunday Artisan Market

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    Every Sun. Juried market of local handmade arts and crafts, now in its 35th year. 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Kerrytown Farmers Market pavilion. Free admission. (734) 913–9622.

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    “Creature Encounters & Adult Open Hours”: The Creature Conservancy

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    Every Sat. & Sun. and Fri. Aug. 7 & 21. On Sat. and Sun., conservancy staffers present and give insights into some animals with superpowers, including an African crested porcupine, a three-banded armadillo, and a frilled dragon at 1 & 4 p.m., and an animal keeper shows a Gila monster at 2 & 3 p.m. During the Friday Adult Open Hours (age 18+ only), conservancy staffers show all four animals at 7:30 p.m. All tickets include a chance to see the conservancy’s other animals. Noon–5 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.) & 7–9 p.m. (Fri.), 4950 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. $15 (kids ages 2–12, $13; under age 2, free) cash or credit at the door only. (734) 929–9324, thecreatureconservancy.org.

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    Open Board Games: Sylvan Factory

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    Every Sun. All invited to play one of a wide variety of board games in a casual, friendly atmosphere. Instruction provided. Also, on Aug. 2, game playtesting with Michigame Design Lab (2 p.m.), during which players are invited to try out new board and card games from local designers Bruce Bielawa & Joe Hopkins and provide feedback. Noon–6 p.m., 2459 W. Stadium. Free. sylvanfactory.com.

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    Ypsi Pride

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    Features drag performances, family activities, food vendors, and more. Noon-10 p.m., Depot Town, Ypsi. Free. facebook.com/ypsipride.

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    Wholey Whole Grain Breads: BAKE! at Zingerman's Bakehouse

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    7323 Plaza Dr, Ann Arbor

    We all know that whole grains can be good for us, but that’s not the only reason to eat them. With the right recipes and techniques, they can taste great, too. In this hands-on class we’ll teach you to make Bakehouse Country Wheat Bread, a Whole Grain Sesame Raisin Bread, and a masterful Multigrain Bread. This class will change how you think of whole grain bread.

    You’ll leave the BAKE! class with our recipes, the knowledge to recreate them at home, the loaves of bread you made in class.

    https://www.bakewithzing.com/class/wholey-whole-grain-breads

    $135
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    Big Top Swing: Ypsi Alehouse

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    Ypsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti

    A new Detroit-area instrumental ensemble that plays fresh interpretations of vintage swing from the 30s & 40s.

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    Apples & Honey Fall Festival: Jewish Community Center

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    All invited to this popular annual afternoon of entertainment, cultural activities, and information about Jewish life in celebration of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, featuring workshops, music & dance lessons, and displays from local Jewish organizations and vendors. Also, kids activities, food for sale, and a sidewalk chalk demonstration by David Zinn. The event’s title derives from the custom of dipping an apple in honey and saying a prayer for a sweet new year. 2–5 p.m., JCC, 2935 Birch Hollow. Free. Preregistration required at jlive.app/events/14841. (734) 971–0990.

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    Whitney Mongé: Knight Road House Concert.

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    Outdoor performance by this Nashville-based Americana soul singer-songwriter and guitarist whose smoky, soulful vocals and raw, heartfelt songwriting reflect a life steeped in authenticity. 3 p.m., Knight Rd. (address provided upon registration). Preregistration required at knightroadhouseconcerts.org or email [email protected]. $30 suggested cash donation via Venmo or at the door.

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    A2 Summer Streets Music Series: Main Street Area Association

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    Every Thurs.–Sun., June 4–Sept. 28. Local musicians TBA perform at several locations along Main 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. Free.

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    “Dance Day”: Terpsichore Collective Fundraiser

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    This local professional contemporary dance troupe opens up its rehearsal for a new work by artistic director and choreographer Aimee McDonald, Gateway to Enough (to be performed in October), followed by a chance to chat with the dancers and graze on appetizers. Preceded by an open community dance class (34 p.m.) taught by Kari Becker. 4:15–6 p.m., Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. Huron St., Ypsi. $20 or more donation, in advance at terpsichorecollective.com, & (if available) at the door. 

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    Phil Ogilvie’s Rhythm Kings: Zal Gaz Grotto

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    Zal Gaz Grotto 2070 W. Stadium, Ann Arbor

    Local 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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    Mike Root: The Ranch

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    The Ranch 122 W. Washington, Ann Arbor

    Mid-Michigan country singer-guitarist. 5 p.m.

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    Alonso Umana Quartet: Blue LLama

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    Blue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann Arbor

    Ensemble led by this acclaimed young Mexico-based drummer, a recent MSU jazz studies grad.

     

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    II-V-I Orchestra: Water Tower Distilling Co.

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    Water Tower Distilling Co. 23 N. Washington,, Ypsilanti

    Large ensemble that plays late 30s swing and 40s R&B hits ranging from Duke Ellington and Miles Davis to Glenn Miller, Frank Sinatra, and the Blues Brother

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    Ballroom Dance Club at the U-M

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    Every 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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    Dave Sharp Worlds Quartet: Ravens Club

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    Ravens Club 207 S. Main, Ann Arbor

    Local composer-bassist Sharp leads this world music-based jazz ensemble that explores traditions from Turkey, Egypt, Ukraine, India, Bulgaria, Armenia, and Greece. With violinist Henrik Karapetyan, percussionist Mike List, and oud player Igor Houwat. Remainder of the August schedule TBA.

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    Full Moon Kirtan: Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth

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    Trevor Eller leads a local ensemble of Yoga and Bhakti practitioners in this traditional devotional call-and-response music based on Hindu texts and the writings of poet-saints. Preceded by a potluck dinner and a talk by Chicago-based yogi Swami Sahajananda. 7:15–9 p.m., 704 Airport Blvd., ste. 1. $5 suggested donation. (734) 327–0270.

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    Biird: Ark

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    Ark 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor

    Recently-formed all-female 11-piece Irish trad supergroup known for bringing a contemporary pop edge to classic Irish tunes with lilting vocal harmonies and inventive instrumentation. “Biird have proved the concept: make trad accessible to a new audience and it will come,” writes one Irish Times reviewer. “There’s something admirably ballsy about Biird’s unabashed ambition, a trait that is distinctly un-Irish, even if their music is as Irish as bread and butter.” $29.