Hi neighbors!

The sun is out, the plant sales are poppin’, and your weekend just got a major upgrade. Whether you're bargain-hunting in Chelsea, grooving at Gallup Park, or snagging free baby gear at the library—there’s no shortage of local fun.

Bonus: fried fish, dogs in bandanas, and a culture fest with a side of fashion. Let’s gooo.

🗓️ What’s Happening?

🌱 Saturday, May 17

🐾 Walk & Wag and Run @ Rolling Hills County Park
Bring your pup and lace up your sneakers—it’s the Humane Society’s biggest fundraiser of the year and the ultimate dog party. Choose the 5K, the 1-mile stroll, or just soak in the tail wags, doggie games, food trucks, and very good boys and girls. Bonus: a performance by the Super Collies!

🌼 Dexter Garden Club Perennial Sale @ Monument Park, Dexter
Plant people, this one's for you. The Dexter Garden Club is bringing the goods—perennials, native plants, and backyard bragging rights. Come early for the best pickings!

🎉 Sunday, May 18

👶 Baby & Toddler Gear Swap @ Downtown AADL
Kid stuff in, kid stuff out. No need to bring anything to score some free gently used gear for your little ones. Just show up, swap, and walk out with goodies.

🛍️ Finders Keepers Market @ Chelsea Community Fairgrounds
It’s the ultimate shop-til-you-drop moment: 200+ vendors, food trucks, music, and boutique trucks. Early bird gets the goods—literally.

🎣 Huron River Day @ Gallup Park
Fishing, hiking, eco-challenges, live animals, and a double set from Laith Al-Saadi! This beloved Ann Arbor tradition celebrates all things river—with fun for the whole fam.

🐟 Fish & Chips at Cornman Farms @ Cornman Farms, Dexter
Golden fried cod + thick salty chips + a cold beer on a sunny farm? Yes please. Pre-order your British-style comfort food, then picnic or dine in.

🌍 Diversity Day Celebration @ Washtenaw Community College
Drummers, dancers, a fashion show, art, and allll the food. This free community event celebrates culture, creativity, and connection.

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🎵  Live Music Lineup

(Live music events in Ann Arbor/Ypsi unless otherwise noted & those marked with ($) charge a cover or require a ticket to the best of my knowledge)

Thursday, May 15th:
Andy Wheelock & WHEETHRIO ft. Gilad Hekselman @ Blue Llama Jazz Club from 7-8pm & 8:45-9:45pm ($)
Emily Olson @ Kerrytown Concert House at 7:30 pm ($)
Pete Seeger Birthday Concert ft. Annie & Rod Capps, Billy King, Dani Darling, Hoodang, Judy Banker, Kylee Phillips, Matt Watroba, Mustard’s Retreat, and San, Laz & Emily Slomovits@ The Ark at 8pm ($24)
Aran Ruth, Joel Peterson, Bloom, Electric Love @ Ziggy’s (Ypsi) at 8pm ($10)
Sqwerv w/ Violet Sol @ The Blind Pig, doors at 8pm ($19.80)

Friday, May 16th:
Gingersmack! @ North Star Lounge from 5:30-6:30pm (no cover)
Scott Martin @ Mash (Ann Arbor) at 6pm (no cover)
Candlelight: Tribute to The Beatles @ First Presbyterian Church of Ann Arbor from 6:30-7:45 PM ($27.50)
Pontiac Trail Blazers ft. Wesley Fritzemeier @ North Star Lounge from 7-10pm ($) 
Wilson & Brenner Co. @ Ypsi Alehouse at 7pm (no cover)
Rhyta Musik + Dave Sharp Worlds Quartet @ The Rumpus Room (Chelsea) from 7-11pm ($15)
Michael Dease Quintet @ Blue Llama Jazz Club from 7-8pm & 9:30-10:30pm ($)
Pato Magnetic @ Venue by 4M from 7-9:30pm (no cover)
Casa Piano Quartet @ Kerrytown Concert House at 7:30 pm ($)
Ypsilanti Community Choir Spring Concert @ WCC Morris Lawrence Building at 7:30pm (free) 
Loss of Life EP Release Party w/ Dollie Rot, At Water, Vexatious @ The Blind Pig, doors at 8pm ($)
Matt Andersen w/ Julian Taylor @ The Ark at 8pm ($29)
Ralph McKee Blues Band @ Zal Gaz Grotto from 8-11pm ($) 
Jared Presley Experience, Modern Lady Fitness, Milan & The Ellipsis @ Ziggy’s (Ypsi) at 8pm ($10)
Brenna Collins @ Mash (Ypsi) at 8pm (no cover)
Kevin Michael & Friends @ LIVE Nightclub (A2) from 9pm-2am ($)
Rob Crozier Ensemble@ The Habitat Lounge from 9-11pm (no cover)
Rootstation @ Mash (Ann Arbor) at 10pm (no cover)

Saturday, May 17th:
Joe Reilly and The Community Gardeners with the All Nations Dancers @ The Ark at 11:30am (free)
The Acoustic Alchemists @ Ypsi Alehouse at 4:30pm (no cover)
Mary Sicilano & Julia Siciliano @ Kerrytown Concert House at 5pm ($)
Mark Collins @ Mash (Ann Arbor) at 6pm (no cover)
ACLU Benefit: Dull Knife, Rawhide Girlfight, Scissor Now, Loss of Life, A Grim Existence @ Ziggy’s (Ypsi) at 6pm (PWYC) 
Songwriters Circle ft. Adam Snyder, Erika Marlisa, & Jim Cherewick @ North Star Lounge from 6-7:15pm ($) 
Joan Belgrave @ Blue Llama Jazz Club from 6:30-7:30pm and 9-10pm ($)
Amy Grace @ The Highline Room (Dexter) from 7-10pm (no cover)
Aidyn Connor @ 4M Venue from 7-9:30pm (no cover)
Bark's Tales @ Ypsi Alehouse at 7pm (no cover) 
Ryan Racine and the Little Victories @ River Raisin Mercantile (Manchester) at 7:30pm ($15)
Vocal Arts Ensemble of Ann Arbor – Kurt Weill and Company: A New Revue @ U-M Union at 7:30pm ($)
Mary Fahl @ The Ark at 8pm ($29)
T.E.A.M @ Mash (Ypsi) at 8pm (no cover)
Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra – Mahler Symphony No. 5 @ Hill Auditorium at 8pm ($)
Ferrario @ Zal Gaz Grotto from 8-11pm ($)
90's Night w/ multiple artists performing as 90’s Bands @ The Blind Pig, doors at 8pm ($)
Songwriters Circle ft. Tom Alter, Milan Seth & Carmel Liburdi @ North Star Lounge from 8:30pm-10pm ($) 
Voyager @ LIVE Nightclub (A2) from 9pm-2am ($)
Rob Crozier Ensemble @ The Habitat Lounge from 9-11pm (no cover)
Moth Duster @ Mash (Ann Arbor) at 10pm (no cover)
Jordan Rattner Trio @ Blue Llama Jazz Club from 10:30-11:45pm ($)

Sunday, May 18th:
Laith Al-Saadi @ Gallup Park (A2) from 1-2pm and 2:30-3:30pm (free, at Huron River Day)
Ann Arbor/Ypsi Acoustic Jam @ Ypsi Alehouse at 2pm (no cover) 
Dana Cooper @ Knight Road House Concerts (1835 Knight Rd. Ann Arbor) at 3pm ($25 or pay what you can)
Piano Palooza!: Kazimierz Brzozowski, Xavier Davis, The Mack Sisters, Cliff Monear & Alvin Waddles @ Kerrytown Concert House at 4pm ($)
Tumbao Bravo @ Blue Llama Jazz Club from 6-7pm & 7:30-8:30pm($)
Jess Merritt w/ Chris DuPont @ The Ark at 7:30pm ($24)

Monday, May 19th:
Keaton Royer and Josef Deas @ Weber’s from 6-9pm (no cover)
Paul Keller Orchestra @ Zal Gaz Grotto from 7-10pm ($)
Band 9:05 @ The Blind Pig, doors at 7pm ($)
The Jacob Jolliff Band @ The Ark at 8pm ($29)

Tuesday, May 20th:
Easy Street Jazz Band @ Zal Gaz Grotto Club from 5-7pm ($) 
Keaton Royer and Josef Deas @ Weber’s from 6-9pm (no cover)
Jake Reichbart @ The Earle from 7-9pm (no cover) 
Alexander Zonjic & Friends @ Kerrytown Concert House at 7:30 ($)
Jon Hammonds @ Ziggy’s (Ypsi) at 8pm ($)

Wednesday, May 21st: 
Daniel Bracken @ North Star Lounge from 5:30-6:30pm (no cover)
Keaton Royer and Josef Deas @ Weber’s from 6-9pm (no cover)
The Rupple Brothers @ The Grateful Crow (Chelsea) from 6pm-8pm (no cover)
Ellie Martin Quartet @ Blue Llama Jazz Club from 7-8pm & 8:45-9:45pm ($) 
Jake Reichbart @ The Earle from 7-9pm (no cover) 
Deep Steam @ Ypsi Alehouse at 7pm (no cover)
Anthony Roperti Presents: Party At The Blind Pig! w/ Clay Dontá, and Ravel Ray @ The Blind Pig, doors at 7pm ($)
Mr. B & Bill Heid @ Kerrytown Concert House at 7:30pm ($)
Kind of Animals, Clementine, Blind Liars @ Ziggy’s (Ypsi) at 8pm ($10)

And if you haven’t already… make sure you follow me on Instagram to get more updates & ideas of things to do and see in the area! 

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