You can stay on top of all the action at www.a2zero.org!

It's more than just books at aadl.org!

NERD NITE

The 100th Ann Arbor Nerd Nite is this Thursday at 7pm at LIVE (102 S. First Street). Three nerds talking about three nerdy topics that they are extremely passionate about. Steve Cheng will talk about why 17th century violins sound so amazing, Christina Liu will talk about the intersection of Open Street Maps and Wikipedia, and Kymm Clark will discuss how GIFS, memes and internet culture can be used to build empathy, mobilize people, and rewire communities for connection.  

EUGENE S. ROBINSON

Tonight (7/8/25) from 6:30-7:30pm at the Downtown Library, we host special guest and impossible to categorize Eugene S. Robinson. A storyteller first and foremost, Eugene was the vocalist for early American hardcore band Whipping Boy before moving to the experimental punk band Oxbow and is now the lead singer of the heavy-music quartet Bunuel, based in Italy and touring the U.S. this summer. Robinson was editor for the fashion magazine Code and audio magazine EQ and had a long stint with ozy.com, while freelancing for GQ and writing a monthly column for metal magazine Decibel. He's a black belt in Brazilian jiu jitus and one of the first journalists to cover mixed martial arts, and he wrote A Walk Across Dirty Water and Straight Into Murder's Row in 2023—a memoir of his early days as a 1970s NYC punk rocker and his move into 1980s publishing.

SUMMER GAME CODE for this week is OASISLIVE2025 

Previous Week's Codes:
SCOTTVERTICAL
BESTSEGMENT 
SONICLUNCHREGULAR

Considered one of the top music clubs in the world, The Ark is renowned for the quality and breadth of its programming. The Ark is an intimate 400-seat club presenting performers who fall into the wide-ranging genres of folk and roots music.

See the month ahead: theark.org/events/

Become a member: theark.org/support-the-ark/membership/

Be part of the crew, when you volunteer: theark.org/support-the-ark/volunteer/

theannarborartfair.com 

The Ann Arbor Art Fair captivates nearly half a million visitors over a vibrant three-day extravaganza every July. Renowned as the largest juried art fair nationwide, it showcases the talents of nearly 1,000 artists, spanning an impressive 30-city-block footprint throughout downtown Ann Arbor.  

This distinguished event features three unique, independently juried, nonprofit art fairs, all operating concurrently:  

Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, The Original
The Guild’s Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair
Ann Arbor State Street District Art Fair

July 17–19, 2025
Thursday, July 17  |  10 AM – 9 PM
Friday, July 18 |  10 AM – 9 PM
Saturday, July 19  |  10 AM – 8 PM

Meet the HSHV Pet of the week at https://www.hshv.org/petsoftheweek-2/

Hello! My name is Trailer! I’m a fun-loving kind of dog looking for someone who is ready to love me as I am! I can be a bit overwhelmed by new places, but I am trying my best to be confident. I would love to meet you to show you my good leash manners and my brave side! Please come to meet me soon.

I am currently under the care of the shelter medical team at HSHV. If you would like to learn more about me, please reach out to the Adoption Desk at (734) 662-5585.

Pet of the Week is sponsored by Mighty Dog Roofing

All the animals available for adoption through the Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) are spayed/neutered, up-to-date on their vaccinations and have a microchip I.D. which is included in their affordable adoption fee.

You can stay on top of all the action at www.a2zero.org!

It's more than just books at aadl.org!

SUMMER GAME CODE for this week is SONICLUNCHREGULAR

Previous Week's Codes:
SCOTTVERTICAL
BESTSEGMENT 

Make a plan at www.marquee-arts.org!

THE GRATEFUL DEAD MOVIE 2025 MEET-UP – Friday, August 15th at 7:00 PM and Sunday, August 17th at 4:00 PM
This year we celebrate the band's 60th anniversary, as well as recognize the 30th anniversary since front man Jerry Garcia's passing.
Screening will also feature a special pre-show and bonus content.

OPENING THIS WEEKEND
40 ACRES – Opens Wednesday, July 2nd at the State

ARTHOUSE REVIVAL
SMILES OF A SUMMER NIGHT (1955) – Tuesday, July 1st at 7:00 PM

SUMMER CLASSICS
DOG DAY AFTERNOON (1975) – Thursday, July 3rd at 7:00 PM and Sunday, July 6th at 1:30 PM

LATE NIGHT SUMMER CAMP
DROP DEAD GORGEOUS (1999) – Friday, July 4th at 9:30 PM and Sunday, July 6th at 7:00 PM

SUMMER OF STUDIO GHIBLI 
PONYO (2008) – Wednesday, July 2nd at 7:00 PM
FROM UP ON POPPY HILL – Saturday, July 5th at 1:30 PM and Wednesday, July 9th at 7:00 PM

NOW PLAYING
BAD SHABBOS – Michigan
MATERIALISTS – State
28 YEARS LATER – State
THE LIFE OF CHUCK – State
THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME – State

All of this and more at annarbor.org!

Ann Arbor Summer Festival
Dates: June 13, 2025 – Sunday, June 29, 2025
Recurrence: Recurring daily

Sunday @ 10 pm Wicked at Top of the Park

A2 SUMMER STREETS TONIGHT 7-9 PARTY FOWL @ MAIN & WASHINGTON  

Chelsea Fireworks at the Fairgrounds
Dates: Saturday, June 28, 2025
Price: Free
Time: 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Free Admission | Free Parking. Live Music, Food Trucks, Beverage Tent, Entertainment, Merchants, Raffle, Silent Auction and More!

German Park Picnic
Dates: Saturday, June 28 and 7/26/2025, 8/30/2025 (last Saturday in each month)
Location: German Park 5549 Pontiac Trail Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Time: 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM 

Saline Food Truck Festival
Dates: Saturday, June 28, 2025
Location: Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Road Ann Arbor, MI
Price: Free
Time: 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Depot Town Cruise Nights
Dates: Thursdays through September 11, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Recurrence: Recurring weekly on Thursday

Meet the HSHV Pet of the week at https://www.hshv.org/petsoftheweek-2/

Hello I'm Sweetie, a hamster on the hunt for my forever home! While I may be small and cute I am also very smart! We hamsters can learn simple tricks, but mostly they make a great watching pet. I am very active and like to spend my day digging tunnels in my bedding, rearranging furniture, and generally just sniffing and playing around. Please come in and meet me today!

Pet of the Week is sponsored by Mighty Dog Roofing

All the animals available for adoption through the Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) are spayed/neutered, up-to-date on their vaccinations and have a microchip I.D. which is included in their affordable adoption fee.