Hi neighbors!

Wondering what to do this weekend? Your local guide’s got you covered — with everything from live music and new local businesses to dance shows, comedy nights, community fairs, and even u-pick peaches. Pure Michigan.

📰  What’s New?

🍕 Campo Pizza — Roman-style, crispy, square-cut pizza is now being served at HOMES Campus (112 Jackson Plaza, Ann Arbor). It’s the perfect hangout on a nice day with pizza + beers, but if you just want something quick and easy you can hit the drive-thru window and roll out with pies and brews to-go. Check them out on IG.

🫖 Mynt House Cafe – A super cute little cafe just opened downtown at 118 S Main St with beautiful Moroccan decor, a full coffee & tea menu, and handcrafted pastries.

🗓️ What’s Happening?

🎡 Chelsea Community Fair — Through Sunday, Chelsea Fairgrounds
Livestock, rodeos, parades, tractor pulls, midway rides… basically all the small-town summer fair feels you could ask for.

💃 Shape Matter Dance Showcase — Aug 21 & 22, 8pm, Liberty Plaza (Ann Arbor)
Tap, tango, hip-hop, and modern dance take over Liberty Plaza for two nights of free, outdoor performances by regional dance troupes.

🎤 Tree Town Standup Comedy Showcase — Friday, 9–10:30pm, Hear.say Brewing
A comedy night featuring five Midwest comics and a room full of beer drinkers—always a solid combo for Friday laughs.

🍎 Dexter Cider Mill — Opens for its 139th season, Friday Aug 22
The oldest continuously operating cider mill in Michigan is back its delicious cider and donuts for some early fall feelings on the Huron River.

🛍️ Milan Farm & Flea Market — Sunday, 9am–3pm, Wilson Park (Milan)
Farmers’ market meets flea market = local produce, antiques, crafts, food, and live music all in one place. Bonus: splash pad, playground, and plenty of space to let the kids run wild.

🍑 U-Pick Peaches at Schell Family Farm — Pinckney
A little outside Washtenaw, but a fun weekend activity for fresh u-pick peaches!

🏠 Thinking about making a move in the Ann Arbor area?  

If you’re thinking about buying and want me to put together a custom home search for you, send me an email or a text and I’ll get it set up for you!

Or if you’re thinking about selling and you’re curious to know how much your home might be worth, reach out & I’ll put together a free home valuation for you!

🎵  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, August 21st:
Neal Francis @ the corner of Liberty and Division St. (A2) from 11:30am-1:30pm (free)
Patio Playlist with P.O.R.K. @ Zingerman’s Deli Patio from 5-7pm (no cover)
Ukulele Jake @ North Star Lounge from 5:30-6:30pm (no cover)
Maze & Clauser @ Sam Hill from 6-9pm (no cover)
Eric Moore @ Erratic Ale (Dexter) from 6:30-8:30pm (no cover)
FUZZ FEST 10 @ The Blind Pig, doors at 7pm ($19.85)
Ann Arbor Concert Band Brass Choir @ Main Street A2 by Conor O’Neill’s from 7-9pm (free)
Pittsfield Open Band @ Ypsi Alehouse at 7pm (no cover)
Sam Corey Trio @ Blue Llama Jazz Club from 7-9:30pm with breaks ($)
Date Nite, Levona, General 11 @ Ziggys at 8pm ($5)
Breakdown @ Zal Gaz Grotto from 8-11pm ($) 
Annie and Rod Capps Quartet + Sons of the Never Wrong @ The Ark at 8pm ($29)

Friday, August 22nd:
Mary Ann Kirt @ Ypsi Alehouse at 4:30pm (no cover)
Root Cause Analysis wsg Hilary Finchum-Sung @ North Star Lounge from 5:30-6:30pm (no cover)
Gerald Albright @ Ford Lake Park (Ypsilanti) at 6pm ($)
Garret Bielaniac @ Sam Hill from 6-9pm (no cover)
Walter Blanding Quintet @ Blue Llama Jazz Club from 7-10pm with breaks ($)
Todd Stephen @ Hear.Say Brewing + Theater from 7-10pm (no cover)
Dog Latin @ Ypsi Alehouse at 7pm (no cover)
Lynne Fredrickson @ Washington St. (A2) by Echelon from 7-9pm (free)
Soul Practitioners @ Liberty St. (A2) by Ann Arbor Art Center from 7-9pm (free)
DJ Batz @ 4M Venue from 7-9:30pm (no cover)
FUZZ FEST 10 @ The Blind Pig, doors at 7pm ($19.85)
Pontiac Trail Blazers ft. Tony Pace @ North Star Lounge from 7-10pm ($)
Ante Madder, Central Dogma, My Salamander @ Ziggy’s (Ypsi) at 8pm ($)
Broth3rs @ Mash (Ypsi) at 8pm (no cover)
VOICES feat. Ki5 with Aviva Match & Where She Creep @ The Ark at 8pm ($24)
Atomic Café @ Zal Gaz Grotto from 8-11pm ($) 
Rob Crozier Ensemble @ The Habitat Lounge from 9-11pm (no cover)
Andrés and Joaquin @ Ypsi Alehouse at 9:30pm (no cover)
Dave Menzo Band @ Mash (Ann Arbor) at 10pm (no cover)

Saturday, August 23rd:
Irish Session w/Irish-ish @ Ypsi Alehouse at 1pm (no cover)
The Mark Williams Band with Judi Williams @ Ypsi Alehouse at 4:30pm (no cover)
Ukulele Jake @ Zal Gaz Grotto from 5:30-8pm ($)
Mark Maze & The Big Deal Band @ Sam Hill from 6-9pm (no cover)
Schmaltz @ North Star Lounge from 6:30-7:45pm ($)
Nick Collins Sextet @ Blue Llama Jazz Club from 6:30-9:30pm with breaks ($)
Amy Grace @ The Highline Room (Dexter) from 7-10pm (no cover)
Four Roses @ Main St. (A2) by Raven’s Club from 7-9pm (free)
Paul Vornhagen + Pat Cronley @ 4M Venue from 7-9:30pm (no cover)
FUZZ FEST 10 @ The Blind Pig, doors at 7pm ($19.85)
The Slouches, Dave Toennies, The Codgers, IZAK @ Ypsi Alehouse at 7pm (no cover)
Mr. B’s 28th Annual Blues and Boogie Piano Celebration @ The Ark at 7:30pm ($35)
Lyloc, Drop Ceiling, Petalwave @ Ziggy’s (Ypsi) at 8pm ($) 
Anna Lee’s Co. @ Mash (Ypsi) at 8pm (no cover)
Patty PerShayla @ The Rumpus Room (Chelsea) at 8pm ($10)
Silent Disco @ Intersection of Main St. & Liberty St. (A2) from 9-10pm (free)
Little Spoon River @ North Star Lounge from 9-10:15pm ($)
Nobody’s Business @ Mash (Ann Arbor) at 10pm (no cover)
Alonso Umana Quartet @ Blue Llama Jazz Club from 10:15pm-11:30pm ($)

Sunday, August 24th:
Andrés Soto @ Venue 4M from 11am-2pm (included with brunch) 
Steve Somers and Friends @ Ypsi Alehouse at 2pm (no cover) 
DJ Batz at Sam Hill from 4-7pm (no cover)
Phil Ogilvie's Rhythm Kings @ Zal Gaz Grotto from 5-8pm ($)
Keigo Hirakawa Trio @ Blue Llama Jazz Club from 6-7pm & 7:30-8:30 pm($)
The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys @ The Ark at 7:30pm ($29)

Monday, August 25th:
Alaina Bamfield @ Ypsi Alehouse at 7:30pm (no cover) 

Tuesday, August 26th:
Easy Street Jazz Band @ Zal Gaz Grotto Club from 5-7pm ($) 
Max Bowen Quartet @ Ziggy’s (Ypsi) at 8pm ($)
Caleb Caudle & The Sweet Critters @ The Ark at 8pm (free)

Wednesday, August 27th: 
Brady & Olivia @ North Star Lounge from 5:30-6:30pm (no cover)
The NoW Trio @ Blue Llama Jazz Club from 7-8pm & 8:30-9:30pm ($) 
Runnin' on Blues @ Ypsi Alehouse at 7:00pm (no cover) 
Possum Belly, Flowers, Bivouac Cabs, The Revival @ The Blind Pig, doors at 8pm ($14.35)
Future American Music (feat PAKA) @ Ziggy’s (Ypsi) at 8pm ($)
Pierre Bensusan @ The Ark at 8pm ($35)

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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