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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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    Chime Concert: Kerrytown Market & Shops

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    Every Sat., Fri., & Wed. All invited to play one of 200 songs, with melodies transcribed in numbers, on the 17-bell chime’s numbered keys. Ambitious players can add chords. Kids welcome. 10:30–11 a.m. (Sat.) & noon–12:30 p.m. (Wed. & Fri.). Free. [email protected].

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    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].

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    81st Manchester Community Fair

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    Aug. 18–22. Midway rides (Wed.Sat.), carnival games, concessions, livestock shows, live music, beer tent, and more. Special events include an opening parade (Aug. 18, 6:30 p.m.), classic & antique tractor pulls (Aug. 19, noon & 4 p.m.), pro wrestling by Insane Wrestling Revolution (Aug. 19, 7 p.m.), a Bump and Run Demolition Derby (Aug. 20, 7:30 p.m.), a cornhole competition (Aug. 21, 6 p.m.), and bull riding & rodeo (Aug. 22, 7 p.m.). For complete schedule, see manchesterfair.org. 5–10 p.m. (Tues.), 10 a.m.–10 p.m. (Wed., Thurs., & Sat.), & 3–10 p.m. (Fri.), Alumni Memorial Field, Vernon & Wolverine, Manchester. Admission: Tues., $5; Wed., Thurs., & Sat., $10 (Sat. before noon, $5); Fri., free. Kids age 5 & under, free. (734) 2601019, [email protected].

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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.

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    “Fix-It Friday”: Maker Works

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    All invited to bring anything that needs fixing—chairs, sweaters, radios, whatever. Maker Works members and staff on hand help with repairs. Handy people invited to assist. Repairs not guaranteed. Also, toy adaptations to make off-the-shelf toys more accessible for people with disabilities. 4–6 p.m., 3765 Plaza. Free. Preregistration required at maker-works.com/fixitfriday. (734) 222–4911. 

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    Eric Moore & The Fugitives: The Ranch

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    The Ranch 122 W. Washington, Ann Arbor

    A new country side project by veteran local singer-songwriter and fingerstyle guitarist Moore.

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    Shiny Shiny Black: North Star Lounge

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

    Award-winning alt-folk band from Indiana. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

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    Friday Night Music: Lake Forest Golf Club

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    3110 W. Ellsworth Road, Ann Arbor

    🎶 Friday Night Music at Lake Forest | August 21

    Kick off the weekend with Detroit musician Sandy Love, great food, good friends, and one of those Lake Forest sunsets. 🌅

    Come for dinner, meet up for drinks, or bring the family and settle in for a relaxed summer evening.

    🎸 Sandy Love | 5:30–8:30 PM
    🍸 Happy Hour | 3–5 PM
    🍽️ Fresh summer favorites from Chef Blake Reetz
    🌿 Outdoor music, weather permitting
    🔥 Firetables • Lawn games • Sunset views

    Everyone is welcome — golfers and non-golfers alike.

    📍 Lake Forest Golf Club / Ellsworth Food & Spirits
    3110 W. Ellsworth Rd., Ann Arbor
    📞 734-994-8580 | Reservations encouraged

    www.lakeforestgc.com

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    “Summer Game Skate”: Ann Arbor District Library

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    All invited to a free open ice skating session to celebrate the end of this year’s AADL Summer Game. Skate rentals, free. 6–8 p.m., Yost Ice Arena, 1116 S. State. Free. (734) 327–4200.

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    Gregory Stovetop

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    Veteran Chelsea singer-songwriter, a self-styled “riff rock space cowboy” whose influences range from Elvis and Johnny Cash to Soundgarden and The Replacements.

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    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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    “The Big Cheese”: Michigan Theater

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    Film screenings every day. Tickets $11.75 unless otherwise noted (children under 12, students, seniors age 65 & older, and U.S. veterans, $9.75; Marquee Arts members, $8) in advance online (recommended) & at the door. For updated schedule, see marquee-arts.org/calendar. 

    Aug. 21: “The Big Cheese” (Sara Joe Wolansky, 2025). Documentary about an underdog team of U.S. cheesemongers preparing to compete at the French Mondial du Fromage, the “Olympics of Cheese.” Followed by a wine and cheese reception in the lobby with Zingerman’s Deli. 6:30 p.m.

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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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    “Euchre Change a Life!”

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    Aug. 7 & 21. Five-game euchre tournament. Sign up with a partner, or get paired with one by the organizers. Prizes. Food and 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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    Steve Lucky & the Rhumba Bums: Live

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    Live 102 S. First St., Ann Arbor

    Swinging jazz standards and driving R&B by this acclaimed ensemble led by Lucky, better known in Ann Arbor as Steve Wethy, the frontman and pianist for the Blue Front Persuaders, a neo-jump blues quintet that was one of the great local bands of the early 80s. Wethy moved to San Francisco many years ago, but his local shows continue to draw big crowds.