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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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    Allen Dennard Quintet: Blue LLama

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    Blue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann Arbor

    Mainstream jazz ensemble led by young local trumpeter Dennard, a U-M music grad whose music incorporates elements of hip-hop, R&B, and funk.

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    Strawberry Lake: Rumpus Room

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    Rumpus Room 506 N. Main, Chelsea, Chelsea

    Dexter alt-country quintet formerly known as Mercury Switch.

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    The Galloping Hour: Ziggy’s

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

    Ypsi indie experimental trio. Openers: the Detroit-area garage rock band Rat Paws, Jim Cherewick (see Ann Arbor Funhouse), and Confusion Reactor, an Ypsi experimental psychedelic band led by guitarist and electronic musician Thomas Barton.

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    Shade Zero: The Arboretum

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    The Arboretum 984 E. Michigan Ave., Saline

    Detroit-area alt-rock band.

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    West Texas Exiles: Ark

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    Ark 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor

    Austin-based folk-rock & Americana band fronted by a trio of singer-songwriters—Marco Gutierrez, Daniel Davis, and Colin Gilmore, son of legendary Texas troubadour Jimmie Dale Gilmore. “While the band tends to describe its sound as Southwestern rock ’n’ roll, you’ll also hear influences of Tejano and Conjunto, the Pogues, the British Invasion, and even New Age — capturing the breadth of music in the Lone Star State,” writes one Texas Monthly reviewer. $29.

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    NuAudio: Mash (Ypsilanti)

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    Mash (Ypsilanti) 400 W. River, Ypsilanti

    Toledo classic rock & pop cover trio.

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    Riverside Swings: Riverside Arts Center

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    Every Fri. Swing dancing to recorded music. No partner or experience required. Wear comfortable low-grip/tread shoes. Preceded at 7 & 8 p.m. by hour-long lessons. Followed by a “late-night blues-&-fusion” dance. The 1st Friday of each month is free, and the 3rd Friday includes a Charleston lesson. 9–11 p.m., 76 N. Huron St., Ypsi. $5 (students, $4). riversidearts.org/riverside-swings.

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    Habitat Jazz Collective: Habitat Lounge

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    Habitat Lounge 3050 Jackson Rd., Ann Arbor

    Jazz originals and standards by a local ensemble led by singer-bassist Rob Crozier.

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    “Perseid Meteor Shower Viewing”: Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission

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    WCPARC Naturalist Kelsey Dehring points out “shooting stars” from the annual Perseid Meteor Shower and the constellations in the summer sky. Bring blankets. May be canceled due to weather (registrants notified). 9 p.m.–1 a.m., meet at Independence Lake County Park Beach Center Pavilion, 3200 Jennings, Whitmore Lake. Free, but $6 vehicle entry fee (non-county residents, $10). Preregistration required (#841005-A) at washtenaw.org/registerparks. Space is limited. [email protected].

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    “Disc Golf Glow Night”: Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission

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    All invited to play disc golf with illuminated course baskets. Bring your own glow discs. 9 p.m.–midnight, Independence Lake County Park, 3200 Jennings, Whitmore Lake. $5 walk-up or preregistration (#IL451100) at washtenaw.org/registerparks, plus $6 (nonresidents, $10) vehicle entry fee. (734) 484–9676.

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    “I Ain’t No Joke”: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater

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    A blend of stand-up comedy and improv sets by local comics and improvisers, hosted by Jacob Russell. 9:30–10:30 p.m., 2350 W. Liberty. $15 in advance at heardotsay.com/events & $18 (if available) at the door.

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    Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company (AARC)

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    Every Sat., Mon., & Thurs. (different AARC locations). Runners of all abilities invited to join either a beginner or advanced group run (Sat.) or a 5K mapped route (Thurs. & Mon.). AARC Traver Village (7 a.m. Sat.), 901 W. Eisenhower; Corner Brewery (6 p.m. Mon.), 720 Norris, Ypsi; and AARC Colonnade (6 p.m. Thurs.), 2621 Plymouth Rd. Free. annarborrunningcompany.com.  

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    “Dexter/Chelsea Saturday Morning Breakfast Ride”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society

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    Every Sat. Moderate-paced ride, 20 miles or more, to Dexter and beyond. Pack something to eat or stop in Dexter or Chelsea for coffee or breakfast. Note: Riders should be prepared to take care of themselves on all AABTS rides. Carry a water bottle, a spare tire or tube, a pump, a cell phone, and snacks. See aabts.org for weather cancelations or delays. 8 a.m. sharp, meet at Barton Nature Area parking lot, W. Huron River Dr. near Bird. Free. (734) 649–9762, [email protected].

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    parkrun USA

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    Every Sat. All invited to join a timed but noncompetitive 5K run/walk. 8 a.m., Lillie Park South, 4365 Platt. Free, but first-timers are requested to preregister at parkrun.us/lillie and arrive at 7:45 a.m. [email protected].

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    Dressage Shows: Waterloo Hunt Club

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    July 31–Aug. 2 & Aug. 13–16. Equine competition combining artistry and technical abilities highlighted by graceful freestyle routines set to music. No pets. Concessions. 8 a.m.–5 p.m., 11500 Glenn at Katz (west off Mount Hope Rd. from I-94 exit 150), Grass Lake. Free. [email protected].

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    “Annual Paint Dexter Plein Air Festival”

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    See 14 Friday. Today’s events include an art sale (9 a.m.–8 p.m.), a children’s art activity (11 a.m.), and a beer & wine reception (noon). Also, live music in the Gallery Tent by the Ducenota String Ensemble (noon), the Ann Arbor Clarinet Trio (1:15 p.m.), the G-Fours String Quartet (2:30 p.m.), the Depot Town Jazz Ensemble (3:45 p.m.), and, at the Monument Park gazebo, the Dexter Community Choir (6 p.m.). 9 a.m.–8 p.m.