Hi neighbors!

We’ve got tons of live music in Ann Arbor & all throughout Washtenaw county all weekend long and plenty of summer festival fun to keep you busy! Let’s get into it.

📰  What’s New?

🥬 Little Kim is Now Open in Ann Arbor
From the James Beard-nominated chef behind Miss Kim, this new vegetarian fast-casual spot is now serving up Asian-inspired eats across the street at 407 N 5th Ave.

🛝 Just Play Opening Soon in Dexter
Just Play is getting ready to open at 7001 Dexter Ann Arbor Rd (the shopping plaza across the street from Busch’s). Opening date to be determined, but they have their sign up and are getting the inside ready — more details to come!

🗓️ What’s Happening?

Looking for things to do in Ann Arbor, Dexter, Ypsi & beyond this weekend? 

🎶 Saline Summerfest 2025
📍 Downtown Saline | August 7–9
Live music, a beer tent, movie in the park, car show, kids’ zone, food vendors & more!

🎉 Dexter Summer Festival 2025
📍 Downtown Dexter | August 8–9
Tons of local vendors, multiple live music acts, food trucks galore, kids’ action zone, a parade (yep, it’s back!), and plenty of small town fun all weekend long.

🍴 Ypsi Food Fest
📍 301 W Michigan Ave, Ypsi | August 9, 12:30–7:30 PM
Hosted by Growing Hope & friends, this free event highlights 20+ local food startups and small businesses. Expect live music, DJs, hands-on activities for all ages, and lots of food!

🎤 Ypsi Fun Fest 2025
📍 Frog Island Amphitheater, Ypsi | August 9, 1–10:30 PM
Nine bands, food trucks, 15+ vendors, aerial performances, face painting, and maybe even a surprise set under the tridge. Stick around for the after party at Ziggy’s (11 PM–1 AM) with Chill Place and Tikimen of Berlin.

🏠 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, August 7th:
Tammy Cook @ North Star Lounge from 5:30-6:30pm (no cover)
Jason Harper @ Sam Hill from 6-9pm (no cover)
Joe Hertler, Shane Maux, Ross Federman, Matthew Altruda @ The Blind Pig, doors at 7pm ($19.85)
Caitlyn Bogart @ Lowertown Bar & Cafe from 7-10pm (no cover)
Frog Island Power Boat, Tete a Tete, Levi Makula @ Ypsi Alehouse at 7pm (no cover)
Lisa Sung Trio @ Blue Llama Jazz Club from 7-9:30pm with breaks ($)
Brea Fournier & the Dream Ballet, Pillow Princess, 3 the Hardway @ Ziggys at 8pm ($)
Doolin’ @ The Ark at 8pm ($29)

Friday, August 8th:
Aubrey Musolf @ Ypsi Alehouse at 4:30pm (no cover)
Vicki Dischler @ North Star Lounge from 5:30-6:30pm (no cover)
The John E, Lawrence Summer Jazz Series: Marion Meadows @ Ford Lake Park (Ypsilanti) at 6pm ($20)
Chris Casello Trio @ LIVE Nightclub from 6:30-9pm (free)
Joshua Watkins & Ascension @ Blue Llama Jazz Club from 7-10pm with breaks ($)
The Rolling Hills @ Hear.Say Brewing + Theater from 7-10pm (no cover)
Levona, Daphne Orion @ Ypsi Alehouse at 7pm (no cover)
Marsha Gayle Mumm @ 4M Venue from 7-9:30pm (no cover)
Tom Alter, Carmel Liburdi, Milan Seth @ Moonwinks Cafe (Dixboro) at 7:30pm (no cover)
Jazz Night: Jed Fritzemeier @ Ugly Dog Distillery (Chelsea) from 7:30-9:30pm (no cover)
Big L & Code Blü @ The Rumpus Room (Chelsea) at 8pm ($10)
Kyle Smith @ Valiant Bar & Grill (Chelsea) at 8pm (no cover)
Wakefire w/ Hidden Ridge, Black Murray @ The Blind Pig, doors at 8pm ($25)
Hail Your Highness, Riot Course, Headless Mary, Normal Park @ Ziggy’s (Ypsi) at 8pm ($)
Jay Fry @ Mash (Ypsi) at 8pm (no cover)
The Mark Lavengood Band and Prine Time @ The Ark at 8pm ($24)
The Machine @ Zal Gaz Grotto from 8-11pm ($) 
Rob Crozier Ensemble @ The Habitat Lounge from 9-11pm (no cover)
Mike May & The Messarounds @ Mash (Ann Arbor) at 10pm (no cover)

Saturday, August 9th:
Ronald Shelton @ Ypsi Alehouse at 4:30pm (no cover)
Philip Bowen @ North Star Lounge from 6-9:45pm
Ben Zucker @ Ann Arbor Downtown Library from 6:30-7:30pm (free)
Sheila E. & The E. Train @ Blue Llama Jazz Club from 6:30-9:30pm with breaks ($)
Jameson Jones @ The Highline Room (Dexter) from 7-10pm (no cover)
Paul Keller @ 4M Venue from 7-9:30pm (no cover)
Ann Arbor 80s Night @ The Blind Pig, doors at 7pm ($14.30)
The Malty Taskers @ Ypsi Alehouse at 7pm (no cover)
The Native Howl + Seventh + TJ Zindle and the Powerlines @ The Rumpus Room (Chelsea) at 7pm (donation based tickets)
Vicki Dischler @ MoonWinks Tavern from 7:30-9:30pm (no cover)
Mike Marshall & Darol Anger @ The Ark at 8pm ($40)
734 Saturday and Fun Fest After Party (11pm) @ Ziggy’s (Ypsi) at 8pm ($) 
Beanstalk @ Mash (Ypsi) at 8pm (no cover)
Cellar Cats @ Zal Gaz Grotto from 8-11pm ($)
Moth Duster @ Mash (Ann Arbor) at 10pm (no cover)

Sunday, August 10th:
Houston Patton @ 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 ($)
Marquis Hill @ Blue Llama Jazz Club from 6-7pm & 7:30-8:30 pm($)
Plum, Witch Pucker, Horse Bomb @ Ziggy’s (Ypsi) at 8pm ($)

Monday, August 11th:
UA Block Party: The Milwaukee Tool Shed Band @ Liberty and William St. (downtown Ann Arbor) from 6-10pm (free+open to the public)

Tuesday, August 12th:
Easy Street Jazz Band@ Zal Gaz Grotto Club from 5-7pm ($) 

Wednesday, August 13th: 
The Revelators @ North Star Lounge from 5:30-6:30pm (no cover)
Ralphe Armstrong Trio @ Blue Llama Jazz Club from 7-8pm & 8:30-9:30pm ($) 
Come Softly w/ Spare Key @ North Star Lounge from 7-9:30pm ($)
Vultures Of Culture, Yellow No. 5, Nic Stevens, Lanternfly, Hillbrook @ The Blind Pig, doors ay 7pm ($14.35)
Shane Guerrette w/ James Bourland & The Staches @ The Blind Pig, doors at 7pm ($19.80)
OMO @ Ziggy’s (Ypsi) at 8pm ($)
Trout Fishing in America @ The Ark at 8pm ($29)

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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