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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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    Bluegrass Jam Circle: Ann Arbor Senior Center

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    Aug. 12 & 26. All musicians invited to bring acoustic instruments to play bluegrass-style music. Vocalists welcome. Inclement weather cancels. Please call by 3 p.m. on the day of the jam with any questions. 7–9 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.), 1320 Baldwin. $5. (734) 794–6250, a2blugrass.com.

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    Dog Latin: Ypsi Alehouse

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    Ypsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti

    The Stage name of Chris McGorey, a Canton singer-songwriter who plays adventurous folk-rock.

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    G-Fours: North Star Lounge

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

    Eclectic local string quartet that plays everything from Beethoven to the Beatles. 7–9:30 p.m. $10.

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    Ann Arbor Bridge Club

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    Every Wed., except Aug. 26. All invited to play friendly, competitive ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge. Arrive 20 minutes early if coming without a partner. Call before coming to check that the game is being held. 7–10:30 p.m., Walden Hills clubhouse, 2114 Pauline (park in marked spaces in the lot on the north side of Pauline). $6 per person. (734) 945–6021.

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    “Wednesday Night Swing”: Swing Ann Arbor

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    Every Wed. Lindy Hop, East Coast swing, Charleston, and Balboa dancing to recorded music. No partner needed. Wear comfortable low-grip shoes. Preceded at 6:30 p.m. by a free beginner lesson. 7:30–9:30 p.m., Michigan League Vandenberg Rm. (Aug. 5 & 12), Michigan Union Anderson ABCD Rm. (Aug. 19), and outside location TBA at swingannarbor.com (Aug. 26). $5 (free for members and lesson attendees) at the door. 

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    “Sound Invaders.”: Ziggy’s

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

    Showcase of ambient and electronic music. Hosted by the local synthwave ambient artist Omo.

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    “Night Hike”: Scio Township Parks Department

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    All invited on this naturalist-guided night hike to spot and identify nocturnal animals, from owls and flying squirrels to weasels and invertebrates. Age 16 & under must have adult accompaniment. Dress for the weather. Bring flashlights and mosquito nets, if you have them. 9–10 p.m., West Scio Preserve, 317 Dino. Free, preregistration required (space limited) at bit.ly/4aqGUxe. [email protected].

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    Final Boss Fight: Blind Pig

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    Blind Pig 208 S. First St., Ann Arbor

    East Lansing rock quartet. Openers: the Warren alt-rock band LoudFoxCult, the Detroit-area indie rock band Hemmingway Lane, and the Oklahoma emo pop-punk duo Sunfo. $14.

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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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    Introduction to Ashtanga Practice with Sandra Allen: Imagine Fitness and Yoga

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    3100 W Liberty Rd, Ann Arbor

    Ashtanga yoga is a regimented series of asanas “postures” that are connected with the breath. The focus in this session is the first half of the primary series. Students may advance or modify as guided by the instructor. Ashtanga is foundational for any yoga class for proper alignment and strengthening. Set an intention to challenge yourself. 

    www.imaginefitnessandyoga.com

    $35
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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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    Sonic Lunch: Bank of Ann Arbor

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    See 6 Thursday. Today: Racing Mount Pleasant, chamber folk-rock septet whose instrumentation includes violin and horns, formed in 2019 as Kingfisher by U-M students. Their style has been compared to Bon Iver, Lord Huron, and Black Country. Opener: Lost Mary, Hillsdale-based songwriting duo of Luke Martin and David Johnson III, performs indie-folk and Americana originals with contemplative lyrics and acoustic instrumentation. 11:30 a.m.

  • Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center

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    Every 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.

  • Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor City Club

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    Every Tues., Thurs., & Fri. All invited to play ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge (Tues. & Fri.) and a 499er game (Thurs.) for players with no more than 499 ACBL master points. 1–4 p.m. (arrive by 12:45 p.m.), 1830 Washtenaw Ave. $9 per person. If you plan to come without a partner, email [email protected].

  • “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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    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.

  • Lila Fetter: North Star Lounge

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

    Local pop-rock singer-songwriter. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.