Spring is making a very convincing appearance this weekend with temps in the 50s and 60s the next few days… which means patios are calling, new spots are opening, and this week’s lineup is stacked with everything from egg hunts to film festivals. Let’s goooo!

🍷 Aperitivo is Opening Soon in Downtown Ann Arbor
Think European-style drinks, small bites, and lingering a little longer than planned — Aperitivo, a new cocktail and wine bar, is coming to downtown Ann Arbor this spring at 200 S Ashley St.

🍣 SAKURA | Japanese, Thai, and Spirits is Opening Soon in Chelsea
Chelsea’s dining scene is expanding with SAKURA, a new spot serving Japanese and Thai dishes alongside a full drink menu. Grand opening is April 2 at 1620 S Main St, Ste. C&D in Chelsea — mark your calendar now!

Looking for things to do in Ann Arbor, Dexter or Ypsilanti this weekend? Here’s your local event roundup.

🍹 Mavens & Mocktails — March 19, 7–8:30 PM
An inspiring night of conversation, connection, and mocktails at Zou Zou’s in Chelsea featuring powerhouse women and meaningful stories.

🛍️ Ann Arbor City Club Flea Market — March 21–22
Treasure hunters, this is your Super Bowl — antiques, oddities, and everything 50% off on Sunday.

🐰 Easter Egg Hunt at Schell Family Farm — March 21, gates at 11 AM (egg hunt starts at 1 PM sharp!)
Classic farm fun with egg hunting, the Easter Bunny, and plenty of activities — come early or risk missing the magic.

🎉 Foxhole 2-Year Anniversary Party — March 21 starting at 12 PM
Live music, BBQ, drinks, and raffles — basically your Saturday plans just got made.

🏎️ All-Ages Mario Kart Tournament — March 22, 1–4 PM
Family bragging rights are on the line — blue shells will absolutely be taken personally.

🐰 Meet the Easter Bunny at MilkShake Factory — March 22, 2–5 PM
Free photos, chocolate, and milkshakes — arguably the most low-stress Easter outing you’ll find.

🎬 64th Ann Arbor Film Festival — March 24–29
One of the most respected experimental film festivals in the world, right here in Ann Arbor — artsy, iconic, and very cool.

🥧 Cornman Farms Pie & Mash (Final Season) — March 25, 4:30–7 PM pickup
A cozy British-style pie night and a chance to support Cornman Farms before they close this fall 😭 — don’t wait on this one.

This gorgeous mid-century modern ranch is in walking distance to downtown Dexter + has been totally renovated with over $100k in updates without losing an ounce of charm. See it in person at my open house this Saturday from 12-2pm at 3672 Cushing Ct!

This unique property sits on over an acre of land, and has tons of space to make it your own + an ADU on the property for whatever your needs may be… multigenerational living, an additional home to rent out, etc. Contact me if you’d like to see it in person at 5880 Whittaker Rd in Ypsi! Listed by Emily Grish with Epique Realty.

Looking for live music in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Chelsea or Dexter this week? Here’s the full lineup.

Thursday, March 19th:
Maggie May @ North Star Lounge from 5:30-6:30pm (free)
James Muto @ Erratic Ale (Dexter) from 6:30-8:30pm (no cover)
Focus: Jazz @ Ypsi Alehouse at 7pm (no cover)
Randy Napoleon @ Blue Llama Jazz Club | Sets 7pm & 8:30pm ($)
Grant Flick & Erik McIntyre @ Kerrytown Concert House at 7:30pm ($)
Larry McCray @ The Ark at 8pm ($35)
Jean Wilson and Friends @ Zal Gaz Grotto from 8-11pm ($)
Savetta w/ Zero Tolerance, Morbid Massacre @ The Blind Pig, doors at 7pm ($20)
Broth3rs @ Mash (Ann Arbor) from 9pm-1am (no cover)

Friday, March 20th:
The Chromatic Two-Tones @ Ypsi Alehouse at 4:30pm (no cover)
The Myriad Project @ North Star Lounge from 5:30-6:30pm (no cover)
Matthew Dear: Creativity, Process, and Performance @ Ann Arbor Downtown Library from 6-7:30pm (free)
The Technicolors w/ Veaux @ The Blind Pig, Doors at 7pm ($28)
Poser Jay / Blair Kitsch Project / Tony Linzmeier @ Ypsi Alehouse at 7pm (no cover)
Pontiac Trail Blazers ft. Wesley Fritzemeier @ North Star Lounge from 7-10pm ($) 
Linda May Han Oh @ Blue Llama Jazz Club | Sets 7pm & 9pm ($)
An Irish Celebration: Martin Hayes & the Common Ground Ensemble @ U-M Hill Auditorium at 7:30pm ($)
The Minor Pieces @ The Rumpus Room (Chelsea) at 7:30pm (free)
The Premadonnas / Milan & The Ellipsis / An Angel Submerged / Yeddie @ Ziggy’s (Ypsi) | 8pm ($5)
Jay Fry @ Mash (Ypsi) at 8pm (no cover)
Ryan Montbleau @ The Ark at 8pm ($31)
The Machine @ Zal Gaz Grotto from 8-11pm ($)
Habitat Jazz Collective @ The Habitat Lounge from 9-11pm (no cover)
Vase @ Mash (Ann Arbor) from 10pm-2am (no cover)

Saturday, March 21st:
Lisa Sung Ensemble @ Kerrytown Concert House at 4pm ($)
Ronald Shelton @ Ypsi Alehouse at 4:30pm (no cover)
Michigan Twang w/ Jen Sygit / The Rusty Snails/ Jadyn Savage @ The Blind Pig, doors at 6pm ($20)
The Lucky Nows @ North Star Lounge from 6:30-7:45pm
Laura Simone Quintet @ Blue Llama Jazz Club | Sets 7pm & 9pm ($)
En Gang Till (One More Time)! @ Ypsi Alehouse at 7pm (no cover)
Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra presents - ICON: The Voices That Changed Music @ Michigan Theatre at 7:30pm ($)
Blacksmith Shop Concert: Max and Otto Allard @ Manchester Area Historical Society from 7:30-9pm ($)
Dooley Wilson @ River Raisin Distillery (Manchester) at 7:30pm ($)
Chicago Farmer & The Fieldnotes @ The Ark at 8pm ($29)
Violet Daybed & more tba @ Ziggy’s (Ypsi) at 8pm ($) 
The Traveling Yanchos @ Mash (Ypsi) at 8pm (no cover)
Rock Jones @ Zal Gaz Grotto from 8-11pm ($)
Adam Labeaux & Amy Petty Quartet @ North Star Lounge from 9-10:15pm ($)
Habitat Jazz Collective @ The Habitat Lounge from 9-11pm (no cover)
My Satellite Dream @ Ypsi Alehouse at 9:30pm (no cover)
JP & The Energy @ Mash (Ann Arbor) from 10pm-2am (no cover)

Sunday, March 22nd:
Steve Somers and Friends @ Ypsi Alehouse at 2pm (no cover) 
Amy Porter with Christopher Harding @ Kerrytown Concert House at 4pm ($)
Phil Ogilvie's Rhythm Kings @ Zal Gaz Grotto from 5-8pm ($)
Sunny Wilkinson Trio @ Blue Llama Jazz Club | Sets 6pm & 7:30pm($)
Sunday Jazz @ The Ravens Club from 7-10pm ($)
Celebrating Dick Siegel & His Music @ The Ark at 7:30pm ($29)
LUNDE w/ Cedar Bend, Maddy @ The Blind Pig, doors 8pm ($20)

Monday, March 23rd:
Paul Keller Orchestra with Sara D'Angelo @ Zal Gaz Grotto from 7-10pm ($)

Tuesday, March 24th:
Easy Street Jazz Band @ Zal Gaz Grotto Club from 5-7pm ($)
Different Lights @ Ziggy’s (Ypsi), doors ~7pm ($)
Max Gomez @ The Ark at 8pm (Free, Donations accepted for Food Gatherers)

Wednesday, March 25th:
Kait Bimer @ North Star Lounge from 5:30-6:30pm (no cover)
Gwenyth Hayes Trio @ Blue Llama Jazz Club | Sets 7pm & 8:30pm ($) 
Norm and Sandy @ Ypsi Alehouse at 7pm (no cover)
Pete Larson @ Ziggy’s (Ypsi), doors ~7pm ($)
Card Reader w/ Mass Dispute, The Special Guests @ The Blind Pig, doors 7pm ($15)
Eliza McLamb w/ Oldstar @ 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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