Hi neighbors!

From fresh veggies and flower markets to new local businesses and Memorial Day parades, this week is full of fun, local happenings. Let’s get into it!

📰  What’s New?

🍴 La Serre Brasserie – a French-style greenhouse restaurant recently opened in Ann Arbor

Oui, chef! A new spot has opened up at the new Vanguard hotel: La Serre Brasserie, where French home-style cuisine meets local ingredients in a lush, greenhouse-inspired setting. Think cozy elegance with a side of joie de vivre.

📍 La Serre Brasserie at The Vanguard, Ann Arbor
📞 734-585-5185

🦖 Dinoland – the prehistoric-style indoor playground that just opened in Ann Arbor

This new prehistoric playscape has tons of dino-themed playground fun, light up slides, a lego zone & more!

📍Dinoland | 4735 Washtenaw Ave, Ann Arbor
🕐 Open Mon–Fri: 10am–8pm | Sat: 11am–8:30pm | Sun: 11am–7pm
🎟️ Weekends: $18 (ages 2+), $12 (12–23 mo)
💸 Weekdays: $15 (ages 2+), $10 (12–23 mo)

🛍️ AADL Lobby Shops – a pop-up style opportunity for local makers just launched

Got a crafty side or a small biz idea you’ve been dying to try out? The Ann Arbor District Library recently launched Lobby Shops—mini pop-up-style retail spaces inside the Downtown Library, starting at just $100/month. No deposit, no insurance needed. It's retail, but make it low-risk and library-approved. Applications are open through June 1!

📅 Deadline: June 1
📧 Questions? Email [email protected]

🗓️ What’s Happening?

🥦 Pop-Up Produce Market at Erratic Ale – Thursday, May 22 in Dexter

From 3pm–6pm, swing by Erratic Ale Brewery for fresh fruits and veggies from Noka Homestead, a tiny-but-mighty farm in Gregory, MI sharing their homegrown goods at this pop-up market!

😎 Dixboro Summer Days Festival – Friday, May 24 at Moonwinks Cafe

Moonwinks is hosting the first of four Dixboro Summer Days festivals! From 1pm–9:30pm enjoy live music, craft vendors, kids' activities (bounce house, anyone?), food, a silent auction, and raffle.

🌼 Kerrytown Flower Day – Saturday, May 25 in Ann Arbor

From 10am–4pm, shop the Kerrytown Flower Day Sunday Artisan Market for flowers, herbs, potted plants, and veggie starts—plus all your favorite local artisan booths.

🚴‍♀️ Bløm 100M Ride – Sunday, May 25 in Ann Arbor

Whether you're a casual cruiser or a gravel junkie, Bløm Meadworks is hosting a free self-supported ride with 3 distance options (50k, 100k, 100 miles).

🇺🇸 Memorial Day Parades – Monday, May 26

Ann Arbor Memorial Day Parade – Starts at 10am at Greenbriar Park, ends at Glacier Highlands Park with a short ceremony and post-parade snacks
Dexter Memorial Day Parade – Begins at 10am, followed by a ceremony at Monument Park.
Ypsilanti Memorial Day Parade – Starts at 9am at Michigan Ave & Huron St, ends at Highland Cemetery with a tribute ceremony.

🐴 Mini Horses + Open Play – Tuesday, May 28 in Ann Arbor

From 4–7pm, We Rock The Spectrum is hosting a one-day-only sensory-friendly event featuring Deacon & Dory, the sweetest mini horses from Happy Hooves Wellness Farm. Your child can cuddle the horses, play in the inclusive gym, and learn all about animal care. $25/child. Adults are free. Wholesome vibes guaranteed.

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

🎵  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 22nd:
Brielle Chalou @ North Star Lounge from 5:30-6:30pm (no cover)
Keaton Royer and Josef Deas @ Weber’s from 6-9pm (no cover)
AJ Lynn Duo @ Sam Hill from 6-9pm (no cover)
Dave & Kristi @ Erratic Ale (Dexter) from 6:30-8:30pm (no cover)
Jake Reichbart @ The Earle from 7-9pm (no cover)
Malika Zarra @ Blue Llama Jazz Club from 7-8pm & 8:45-9:45pm ($)
imy3, Cambodian Sim Card, Béga @ Ziggy’s (Ypsi) at 7:30pm ($5)
Kruger Brothers @ The Ark at 8pm ($29)
Relics of the Future @ Zal Gaz Grotto from 8-11pm ($) 
House Music for All @ Ann Arbor Elks Lodge from 8pm-12am (no cover)
ThrillKill, Steven Grey, LVNESWITCH, Danny Fantom @ The Blind Pig, doors at 8pm ($14.30)
The Pherotones @ Last Word from 9pm-midnight (no cover)
The Gwenyth Hayes Trio @ The Ravens Club from 9pm-12am (no cover)

Friday, May 23rd:
Mary Ann Kirt @ Ypsi Alehouse at 4:30pm (no cover)
AgawDilim @ North Star Lounge from 5:30-6:30pm (no cover)
Amy Grace @ Revel Run (Chelsea) from 6-9pm (no cover)
Jay Fry @ Mash (Ann Arbor) @ 6pm (no cover)
Judy Banker Band @ Sam Hill from 6-9pm (no cover)
Detroit Social Club @ Monument Park (Dexter) from 6:30-9pm (free)
Pontiac Trail Blazers ft. Ryan Michaud @ North Star Lounge from 7-10pm ($10) 
Steve Somers and Friends @ Ypsi Alehouse at 7pm (no cover)
Marsha Gayle Mumm @ Venue by 4M from 7-9:30pm (no cover)
The Rodney Whitaker Group @ Blue Llama Jazz Club from 7-8pm & 9:30-10:30pm ($)
Bull Halsey + Eric Moore and GuyTalk @ The Rumpus Room (Chelsea) at 8pm ($15)
Charming Disaster w/ Lonesome Skeleton Band, Rose St. Germaine, Megan Dooley @ The Blind Pig, doors at 8pm ($19.80)
Glass Cannon Live! @ The Ark at 8pm ($48.50)
Salmagundi @ Zal Gaz Grotto from 8-11pm ($) 
Birder, Towner, Pillow Princess, Social Meteor @ Ziggy’s (Ypsi) at 8pm ($5 of PWYC)
Reeds & Steel @ Mash (Ypsi) at 8pm (no cover)
Rob Crozier Ensemble @ The Habitat Lounge from 9-11pm (no cover)
Kevin Michael & Friends @ LIVE Nightclub from 9pm-2am ($)
¡Más! @ Ypsi Alehouse at 9:30pm (no cover)
Broth3rs @ Mash (Ann Arbor) @ 10pm (no cover)
Thrillkill & Danny Fantom @ LoFi (A2) from 10pm-2am (no cover)

Saturday, May 24th:
Multiple Artists at Dixboro Summer Days Festival @ Moonwinks Cafe and Tavern (Dixboro) from 1pm-9:30pm (no cover)
Scott Fishkind and Bobby Pennock @ Ypsi Alehouse at 4:30pm (no cover)
Martini & Rossi @ Mash (Ann Arbor) at 6pm (no cover)
Dusty D’Annuzio @ Sam Hill from 6-9pm (no cover)
Shari Kane & Dave Steele @ North Star Lounge from 6-7:15pm ($10) 
Sean Dobbins Organ Trio @ Blue Llama Jazz Club from 6:30-7:30pm and 9-10pm ($)
Wanted w/ The Blank, Savetta @ The Blind Pig, doors at 7pm ($19.80)
Ben Awrey @ The Highline Room (Dexter) from 7-10pm (no cover)
Rachel Arnsdorf @ Venue by 4M from 7-9:30pm (no cover)
Ronald Shelton @ Ypsi Alehouse at 7pm (no cover) 
Broth3rs @ Mash (Ypsi) from 8pm-12am (no cover)
Ryan Racine + Mercury Switch @ The Rumpus Room (Chelsea) at 8pm ($10)
@ Michigan Theater at 8pm ($) 
Been There Done That @ Zal Gaz Grotto from 8-11pm ($)
Shari Kane Presents: Student Superstars ft. Ella Cummings, Tom Egel, & Brian Jones @ North Star Lounge from 8:30-10pm ($)
Rob Crozier Ensemble @ The Habitat Lounge from 9-11pm (no cover)
Voyager @ LIVE Nightclub from 9pm-2am ($)
Off the Ledge @ Mash (Ann Arbor) at 10pm (no cover)
Blou Reed @ Blue Llama Jazz Club from 10:30-11:45pm ($)

Sunday, May 25th:
Jake Reichbart @ Venue by 4M from 11am-2pm (included with brunch) 
Steve Somers and Friends @ Ypsi Alehouse at 2pm (no cover) 
DJ Batz @ Sam Hill from 4-5pm (no cover)
Blue Hues w/ Depot Town Big Band @ Ypsilanti Performance Space at 5pm ($10 or Two for $15)
Bob Mervak @ Blue Llama Jazz Club from 6-7pm & 7:30-8:30pm($)

Monday, May 26th:
Keaton Royer and Josef Deas @ Weber’s from 6-9pm (no cover)
Raw Honey, Sean Pratt Trio, Vanessa Haley, Elizabeth @ Ziggy’s (Ypsi) at 7pm ($5-$10 PWYC)

Tuesday, May 27th:
Easy Street Jazz Band @ Zal Gaz Grotto Club from 5-7pm ($) 
Keaton Royer and Josef Deas @ Weber’s from 6-9pm (no cover)
Jake Reichbart @ The Earle from 7-9pm (no cover) 
Archive Quartet @ Ziggy’s (Ypsi) at 8pm ($)
Tanner Dane @ The Ark at 8pm (free)

Wednesday, May 28th: 
Chuchu @ North Star Lounge from 5:30-6:30pm (no cover)
Keaton Royer and Josef Deas @ Weber’s from 6-9pm (no cover)
Moises Borges & Ava Preston @ Blue Llama Jazz Club from 7-8pm & 8:45-9:45pm ($) 
Jake Reichbart @ The Earle from 7-9pm (no cover) 
Runnin' on Blues @ Ypsi Alehouse at 7pm (no cover)
Lucas Powell, Petalwave, The City Lines @ Ziggy’s (Ypsi) at 8pm ($)
Warren & Flick @ The Ark at 8pm ($24)
7th Street, Head Full of Ghosts, Iconic Chronic, Doghouse @ The Blind Pig, doors at 8pm ($14.30)

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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