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    2026 Saline Community Fair

    2026 Saline Community Fair
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    Sept. 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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    U-M Field Hockey

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    Match vs. Kent State. The U-M also has home matches this month against Vermont (Sept. 6, 2 p.m.) and California (Sept. 11, 5 p.m.). 5 p.m., Ocker Field, 1202 S. State. Free. (734) 764–0247, mgoblue.com.

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    Myke Grayshaw.: The Ranch

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    The Ranch 122 W. Washington, Ann Arbor

    Country covers by this Detroit-area singer-guitarist. 5 p.m.

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    Friday Night Music at Lake Forest Golf Club: Lake Forest Golf Club

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    3110 W. Ellsworth Road, Ann Arbor

    Friday night plans? We’ve got you covered. 🎶

    Join us at Lake Forest this Friday for live music with Louis Johnson on piano and Gary Scheer on bass, playing from 5–8 PM.

    Come for dinner, grab a drink, settle in by the firetables and enjoy a relaxing evening of live music with friends and family.

    🍽️ Freshly prepared food from Chef Blake Reetz
    🔥 Firetables & outdoor seating
    🎶 Live music | 5–8 PM
    🌅 Great food, good company & a Lake Forest sunset

    Friday, September 4 | 5–8 PM
    📍 3110 W. Ellsworth Road, Ann Arbor
    📞 Reservations encouraged: 734-994-8580 ext. 2

    www.lakeforestgc.com

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    “Silent Disco”: Ann Arbor District Library

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    Dance party with tunes spun by local electronic musician Ki5 and transmitted to dancers’ headphones (provided). 5:30–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, 4th fl. Free. (734) 327–4200.

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    Lauren Crane.: North Star Lounge

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

    Local blues-folk singer-songwriter known for her witty, often saucy observational lyrics. Her 2020 debut Makin’ Honey was produced by Annie Capps. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

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    Drop-in Line Dancing: Pittsfield Recreation Center

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    701 W. Ellsworth Rd, Ann Arbor

    Enjoy Drop-in Line Dancing, Friday, September 4, 2026, 6pm-7:30pm at the Pittsfield Recreation Center, SW corner of Ellsworth and S. State Street, Ann Arbor. Adults and children (eight & up, if accompanied by parent or grandparent) are invited! Wear comfortable clothes, soft-soled shoes or boots. Learn three or more, “absolute,” beginner line dances. The price is $7 if pre-registered at: www.recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov or $10 at door. For questions or information, call the Pittsfield Recreation Center at: 734-822-2120.

    www.recreation-pittsfield-mi.gov

    $7 – $10
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    Mike Gentry.: Sam Hill

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    Sam Hill 5827 Jackson Rd.

     Local folk-rock singer-songwriter.

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    D&D Adventurers League: Sylvan Factory

    D&D Adventurers League: Sylvan Factory
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    Every Fri. All invited to play the current official campaign of the popular Dungeons & Dragons tabletop role-playing game, using 5th-edition rules. Kids under 13 must have adult accompaniment. 6–10 p.m., 2459 W. Stadium. $10. Space limited, preregistration strongly recommended. (734) 929–5877, sylvanfactory.com.

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    First Friday Shabbat: Jewish Cultural Society

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    All invited for a dinner from a local restaurant, preceded by a brief secular Shabbat observance with songs, candle lighting, and challah & wine rituals. Kids welcome. 6:30–8 p.m., JCC, 2935 Birch Hollow. $10 (families, $25) for nonmembers; members, free. Preregistration required at jewishculturalsociety.org.

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    “Bless Me, Papi”: Literati Bookstore

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    Toledo-based writer Ayendy Bonifacio discusses his new novel about a young Dominican American who sees his deceased father in the form of a pigeon and ghost, acting as protector and advisor. 6:30 p.m., 124 E. Washington. Free. (734) 585–5567.

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    Al Jacquez Band.: Live

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    Live 102 S. First St., Ann Arbor

    All-star local ensemble led by veteran local blues and blues-rock singer-guitarist Jacquez. With keyboardist & guitarist Tom Loncaric, bassist Randy Tessier, and drummer Rich Dishman.

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    “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire”: Fathom Entertainment

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    (734) 973–8424 (Cinemark), (734) 3165500 (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. 4: “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” (Francis Lawrence, 2013). The second installment in the Hunger Games series. 6:30 p.m. (Cinemark) & 7 p.m. (Emagine).

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    “Euchre Change a Life!”

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    Sept. 4 & 25. Five-game euchre tournament. Sign up with a partner or get paired with one by the organizers. Prizes. Food & beverages available for purchase. Proceeds benefit Haitian children via Haitian Christian Outreach. 6:30–9 p.m., HOMES Campus, 112 Jackson Plz. $15 (HOMES members, $10). [email protected], tinyurl.com/a2euchrechange.

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    Magic: The Gathering (MTG): Sylvan Factory

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    Every 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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    Music Discovery Night: All Hands Active

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    255 E. Liberty St. Suite 225, Ann Arbor

    **Please RSVP on Meetup** so I know to expect you, and so you can be notified of changes or cancellations.

    Do you like to listen to music? Do you sometimes feel like you’ve reached the end of what The Algorithm knows you’ll like? Come share your favorite songs, broaden your musical horizons, and make friends with fellow music fans.

    Bring a song you like, and tell us why you like it (“this just sounds cool!” is perfectly legit). We’ll all listen to it, and have a chance to briefly react to it as a group. Just want to listen? That’s okay too, but don’t be shy! This is a Judgement-Free Zone when it comes to musical taste 🙂.

    Think of this like music appreciation (but less formal), or a book club for music (but more spontaneous).

    https://www.meetup.com/allhandsactive/events/xbwsztyjcmbgb/

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

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    Fri. Sept. 4 & 18 and every Sat. & Sun. During the Friday Adult Open Hours (age 18+ only), conservancy staffers show some barnyard buddies, including a Highland cow, a chicken, a Flemish giant rabbit, and a miniature donkey at 7:30 p.m. On Sat. & Sun., staffers show the cow, chicken, and rabbit at 1 & 4 p.m., and the donkey at 2 & 3 p.m. All tickets include a chance to see the conservancy’s other animals. 7–9 p.m. (Fri.) and noon–5 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.), 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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    Erinn Alexis’ Huron Collective.: Blue LLama

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    Blue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann Arbor

    This young Detroit saxophonist, a recent MSU jazz studies grad, leads an ensemble in original compositions inspired by the natural beauty of Northern Michigan.