Events
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2026 Saline Community Fair
MoreSept. 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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A2 Summer Streets Music Series: Main Street Area Association
MoreEvery Thurs.–Sun., June 4–Sept. 28. Local musicians TBA perform at several locations along Main St. 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.
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U-M Field Hockey
MoreMatch 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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Nightspots
Myke Grayshaw.: The Ranch
MoreThe Ranch 122 W. Washington, Ann ArborCountry covers by this Detroit-area singer-guitarist. 5 p.m.
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Community ListingFree
Friday Night Music at Lake Forest Golf Club: Lake Forest Golf Club
More3110 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 sunsetFriday, September 4 | 5–8 PM
📍 3110 W. Ellsworth Road, Ann Arbor
📞 Reservations encouraged: 734-994-8580 ext. 2 -
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“Silent Disco”: Ann Arbor District Library
MoreDance 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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Nightspots
Lauren Crane.: North Star Lounge
MoreNorth Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann ArborLocal 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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Community Listing
Drop-in Line Dancing: Pittsfield Recreation Center
More701 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.
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“Handmade Felt Food: Cherries”: Ann Arbor District Library
MoreCraft activity for adults & teens. 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Traverwood. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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Nightspots
Mike Gentry.: Sam Hill
MoreSam Hill 5827 Jackson Rd.Local folk-rock singer-songwriter.
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Observer Editor
D&D Adventurers League: Sylvan Factory
MoreEvery 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
MoreAll 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
MoreToledo-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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Nightspots
Al Jacquez Band.: Live
MoreLive 102 S. First St., Ann ArborAll-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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Observer Editor
“The Hunger Games: Catching Fire”: Fathom Entertainment
More(734) 973–8424 (Cinemark), (734) 316–5500 (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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Observer Editor
“Euchre Change a Life!”
MoreSept. 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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Observer Editor
Magic: The Gathering (MTG): Sylvan Factory
MoreEvery 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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Community ListingFree
Music Discovery Night: All Hands Active
More255 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).
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“Creature Encounters & Adult Open Hours”: The Creature Conservancy
MoreFri. 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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Nightspots
Erinn Alexis’ Huron Collective.: Blue LLama
MoreBlue LLama 314 S. Main, Ann ArborThis young Detroit saxophonist, a recent MSU jazz studies grad, leads an ensemble in original compositions inspired by the natural beauty of Northern Michigan.
