Events
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Observer Editor
Horse Show: Spur of the Moment Club
MoreA judged amateur riding event featuring kids and adults riding English, western, and halter styles. Concessions. 8:30 a.m.–about 7 p.m., Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd., Saline. Free admission. [email protected], spurhorseshows.org.
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Observer Editor
U.S. Senior Women’s Open Golf Championship
MoreAug. 22-23. The U.S. Senior Women’s Open, a USGA national championship, hosts a field of 120 of the best women players age 50 and over on the club’s 1922 Donald Ross layout. 4–7 p.m. (Sat.) & 10 a.m.–11:30 p.m. (Sun.), Barton Hills Country Club, 730 Country Club Rd. Tickets TBA at championships.usga.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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Observer Editor
Annual Corn Roast: Ann Arbor Ski Club
MoreNewcomers and members invited to this event kicking off the club’s season of trips and activities. With live music by Velvet Walrus, a local dance band with a huge repertoire of classic, New Wave, and modern rock hits. Grilled corn, hot dogs, beer, wine, soft drinks, and preheated grills provided. Bring a dish to pass and, if you like, your own food to grill. Age 21+ only. 2–6 p.m., Montibeller Park, 4305 Ellsworth, Ypsi. $10 admission (members, $5). [email protected], a2skiclub.org.
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Nightspots
Irish-ish: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater.
MoreHear.Say Brewing + Theater. 2350 W. Liberty.A trio from the Malty Taskers that plays traditional Irish music and Irish pub songs.
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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
Sunny Wilkinson Quartet: Blue LLama
MoreBlue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann ArborLocal ensemble led by vocalist Wilkinson, a veteran nationally known straight-ahead jazz singer.
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Observer Editor
“Mic Drop”: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
MoreExperienced improvisers compete by improvising songs with live accompaniment. Followed at 7:30 p.m. by a pay-what-you-want Musical Improv Jam: All invited to sing or move in musical/comical improv games and exercises led by a facilitator and accompanist. No experience required. Spectators welcome. 6:30 p.m., 2350 W. Liberty. $15 in advance at heardotsay.com/events & $18 (if available) at the door.
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FreeObserver Editor
7th Annual Glee Club Summer Sing: Measure for Measure
MoreAll male singers age 14 & up invited to join this 80-member local men’s chorus to sing 20 men’s glee club standards. 6:30–8:30 p.m., St. Luke Lutheran Church, 4105 Washtenaw Ave. Preregistration requested at measure-for-measure.org. Free. (734) 649–7664.
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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
Tray Wellington Band: Ark
MoreArk 316 S. Main, Ann ArborForward-thinking contemporary bluegrass ensemble led by Wellington, an acclaimed banjo player known both for his technical prowess and unique phrasing. “If bluegrass is about spotlighting virtuosos, here’s a new one people will be checking in on for some time to come,” writes the Wall Street Journal. $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.
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Community ListingFree
A No-Fear Guide to Social Video: BrightWorks Coworking
More777 E Eisenhower Pkwy Ste 230, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, Ann Arbor
Join BrightWorks Coworking for “A No-Fear Guide to Social Video,” a free, hands-on workshop designed to boost your confidence in creating engaging social media content. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, small business owner, or aspiring content creator, you will learn practical techniques for filming people, places, and products using only your smartphone.
During this interactive session, you will discover:
- How to film more effectively.
- Techniques for incorporating movement and visual variety into your videos.
- Guidance on when to keep footage versus when to reshoot.
- Advice on which tools and accessories are worth using
The event takes place on Monday, Aug. 24, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. at BrightWorks Coworking in the 777 Building in Ann Arbor. Please bring your smartphone for the hands-on exercises.
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“Hanging Geometric Shapes”: Ann Arbor District Library
MoreAdults and teens invited to fold paper to create a set of 3D pyramids to hang as decorations. 6–7 p.m., AADL Downtown, Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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FreeObserver Editor
Group Ride: Ann Arbor Velo Club
MoreEvery Mon. Moderate-paced 20-mile ride to Dexter and back, often with a rest stop along the way. Riders must wear a helmet and bring water and supplies to fix a flat tire. 6 p.m. (nonmembers must come 10 minutes early to sign a club waiver), Barton Nature Area, 1010 W. Huron River Dr. Free. annarborveloclub.org.
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FreeObserver Editor
Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company (AARC)
MoreEvery 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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FreeObserver Editor
Drop-in Knitting: Spun
MoreEvery Sun.–Thurs. (different times). All invited to work on their knitting, crochet, weaving, and embroidery projects. 1–3 p.m. (Sun.) & 6–8 p.m. (Mon.–Thurs.), 401 N. Fourth Ave. Free. (734) 780–7867.
