Events
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“Creature Encounters & Adult Open Hours”: The Creature Conservancy
MoreEvery 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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FreeObserver Editor
Open Board Games: Sylvan Factory
MoreEvery 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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FreeObserver Editor
Ypsi Pride
MoreFeatures drag performances, family activities, food vendors, and more. Noon-10 p.m., Depot Town, Ypsi. Free. facebook.com/ypsipride.
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Community Listing
Wholey Whole Grain Breads: BAKE! at Zingerman's Bakehouse
More7323 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
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Apples & Honey Fall Festival: Jewish Community Center
MoreAll 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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Observer Editor
Whitney Mongé: Knight Road House Concert.
MoreOutdoor 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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FreeObserver Editor
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 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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Observer Editor
“Dance Day”: Terpsichore Collective Fundraiser
MoreThis 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 (3–4 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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Nightspots
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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Nightspots
Mike Root: The Ranch
MoreThe Ranch 122 W. Washington, Ann ArborMid-Michigan country singer-guitarist. 5 p.m.
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Nightspots
Alonso Umana Quartet: Blue LLama
MoreBlue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann ArborEnsemble led by this acclaimed young Mexico-based drummer, a recent MSU jazz studies grad.
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Nightspots
II-V-I Orchestra: Water Tower Distilling Co.
MoreWater Tower Distilling Co. 23 N. Washington,, YpsilantiLarge 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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Observer Editor
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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FreeObserver Editor
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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Nightspots
Dave Sharp Worlds Quartet: Ravens Club
MoreRavens Club 207 S. Main, Ann ArborLocal 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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DonationObserver Editor
Full Moon Kirtan: Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth
MoreTrevor 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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Nightspots
Biird: Ark
MoreArk 316 S. Main, Ann ArborRecently-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.
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Nightspots
Jazz Jam Session: Ann Arbor Funhouse
MoreAnn Arbor Funhouse 207 E. Washington., Ann ArborJazz ensemble led by Kenji Lee, a local saxophonist whose expressive brand of jazz draws on Japanese folk music, Western classical music, and punk.
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FreeObserver Editor
“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 cancelations 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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Observer Editor
Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center
MoreEvery Mon. & Thurs. Play open to all skill levels age 18 & up, both non-sanctioned (Mon.) and ACBL-sanctioned (Thurs.). Noon–3:30 p.m. (Thurs., $9) & 12:30–3:30 p.m. (Mon., $5); $1–$2 less for AASC members. 1320 Baldwin. (734) 794–6250, a2gov.org/senior, annarborbridge.com.
