Hi neighbors!
February is finally almost over — but not before a massive LEGO event, an ice carving festival, and a chili cook-off take over the weekend.
If that doesn’t scream “late winter in Michigan,” I don’t know what does.
And as one last little February flex? There’s a rare six-planet “parade” visible just after sunset tomorrow on Feb 28 - a little cosmic send-off before we flip the calendar (that apparently won’t happen again until 2040).
🗓️ What’s Happening?
Looking for things to do in Ann Arbor, Dexter or Ypsilanti this weekend? Here’s your local event roundup.
Saturday, Feb 28 (11am–6pm) & Sunday, Mar 1 (11am–5pm)
Skyline High School, Ann Arbor | $8 admission
Hands-on LEGO builds for all ages (yes, adults too). Bonus: Drumline performance at 2pm on Saturday.
Saturday, Feb 28 | 12pm–4pm
County Farm Park, Ann Arbor | FREE
Live ice carving, winter game-themed sculptures, food trucks, curling, icy cornhole, and plenty of photo ops. Wholesome winter magic awaits you!
Saturday, Feb 28 | 1:30pm–2:30pm
Grades 5–12 | Registration required
A hands-on abstract art class using squeegees and scraping tools.
And, as always, there’s tons of other free activities happening throughout the Ann Arbor library branches and you can browse what’s happening this weekend here — AADL Events
Saturday, Feb 28 | 3pm–9pm
The Collins Off Main, Chelsea | $20 (12 & under free) | Cash only
All-you-can-sample chili, fire pits, cocktails, People’s Choice voting, and competitive small-town glory. Come hungry. Leave slightly overconfident about your own chili recipe.
Sunday, March 1 | 8am–9am
Free monthly meetup
Bring a bag of coffee (good, bad, experimental — all welcome) and taste through a dozen pour-overs with fellow caffeine enthusiasts.
🏠 Thinking about buying or selling a home in Ann Arbor, Dexter or the surrounding areas?
Hi! I’m Bailey Walsh 👋
Realtor, local expert, and lover of all things local. I live in the area, work here, and tend to know everything going on in the Ann Arbor area (hence, the newsletter).
Whether you're planning a move or just Zillow-scrolling at midnight with a glass of wine, I’m always happy to help.
Reach out anytime—whether you’ve got a real estate question or just need a solid coffee rec, I’ve got you.
🎵 Live Music Lineup
Looking for live music in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Chelsea or Dexter this week? Here’s the full lineup.
Friday, February 27th:
John LaFave @ Ypsi Alehouse at 4:30pm (no cover)
Dave Keeney & Sophia Hanifi @ North Star Lounge from 5:30-6:30pm (no cover)
Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers w/ Grenadine @ The Blind Pig, doors 7pm ($28)
Doug Larsen & Bluesdad @ Ypsi Alehouse at 7pm (no cover)
Pontiac Trail Blazers ft. Dave Keeney @ North Star Lounge from 7-10pm ($)
Kahil El’Zabar’s Ethnic Heritage Ensemble @ Blue Llama Jazz Club, sets 7pm & 9pm ($)
Rumpus Shakedown: Grateful Dead Tribute @ The Rumpus Room (Chelsea) at 8pm (free)
The Traveling Yanchos @ Mash (Ypsi) at 8pm (no cover)
Jordan and Abby, Rainbow Halo Sun, Hunter and the HasBeens @ Ziggy’s (Ypsi) at 8pm ($10)
The RFD Boys @ The Ark at 8pm ($16)
Cellar Cats @ Zal Gaz Grotto from 8-11pm ($)
Candlelight: Best of Bridgerton on Strings @ First Presbyterian Church of Ann Arbor @ 8:45pm ($)
Rob Crozier Ensemble @ The Habitat Lounge from 9-11pm (no cover)
Mike May & The Messarounds @ Mash (Ann Arbor) from 10pm-2am (no cover)
Saturday, February 28th:
Hard Candy @ Hear.Say from 4-7pm (free)
Tony Linzmeier @ Ypsi Alehouse at 4:30pm (no cover)
Four Roses @ North Star Lounge from 6:00-7:15pm
Chico Pinheiro + Kzoo Jazz Project @ Blue Llama Jazz Club, sets 7pm & 9pm ($)
Ronald Shelton @ Ypsi Alehouse at 7pm (no cover)
Landon Conrath w/ Abby Holliday, McGuire Ellinger @ The Blind Pig, doors at 7pm ($30)
Eastern Boundary Quartet @ Kerrytown Concert House at 7:30pm ($)
Amelia Day w/ Ani Mari @ The Ark at 8pm ($24)
Lily Bomb, Zero Sun, David Henry @ Ziggy’s (Ypsi) at 8pm ($5)
Shelby & Jake @ Mash (Ypsi) at 8pm (no cover)
Ralph McKee @ Zal Gaz Grotto from 8-11pm ($)
Rollie Tussing Trio @ North Star Lounge from 8:30-9:45pm ($)
Rob Crozier Ensemble @ The Habitat Lounge from 9-11pm (no cover)
Flounder Face @ Mash (Ann Arbor) from 10pm-2am (no cover)
Sunday, March 1st:
Elaine Schoendorf and Billy Brandt @ Ypsi Alehouse at 2pm (no cover)
Celebrating Lars Bjorn: The Southeastern Michigan Jazz Association’s Ron Brooks Award Concert @ Kerrytown Concert House at 4pm ($)
Phil Ogilvie's Rhythm Kings @ Zal Gaz Grotto from 5-8pm ($)
Jazz & Poetry with One Single Rose @ Blue Llama Jazz Club, sets 6pm & 7pm ($)
Rochelle Clark & The Familiars w/ Lauren Blackford @ The Ark at 7:30pm ($29)
Monday, March 2nd:
Paul Keller Orchestra with Sara D'Angelo @ Zal Gaz Grotto from 7-10pm ($)
Tuesday, March 3rd:
Easy Street Jazz Band @ Zal Gaz Grotto Club from 5-7pm ($)
Masters of Hawaiian Music @ The Ark at 8pm ($35)
Wednesday, March 4th
Jeremy Siegrist @ North Star Lounge from 5:30-6:30pm (no cover)
Worry Club w/ Edgehill, Bugsy @ The Blind Pig, doors at 6pm ($27)
Matt Watroba & Kora Feder @ Historic Chelsea Depot (Chelsea) at 7pm ($20 suggested donation)
Alex Anest Trio @ Blue Llama Jazz Club, sets 7pm & 8:30pm ($)
Trace Bundy @ 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!
💙 THANK YOU!
Thanks for reading the AA Insider this week!
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