Hi neighbors!
Whether you’re in your “rosé with the girls” era, your “princess meet-and-greet mom” era, or your “let’s finally redo the bathroom” era… this weekend covers all bases.
Here’s what’s happening locally throughout Ann Arbor, Ypsi, Dexter, Chelsea & Saline over the next week!
📰 What’s New?
☕ Ziggi’s Coffee Opening in Dexter (Drive-Thru + Grand Opening Feb 17)
Ziggi’s Coffee — a coffee franchise owned by a local family — is officially opening on February 17 at 7097 Dexter Ann Arbor Rd., right across the street from Busch’s (yes, Starbucks… this one has a drive-thru, and in February that matters).
Full coffee menu, smoothies, and grab-and-go breakfast for those “I refuse to get out of my car in this weather” mornings. On opening day you can enter to win free Ziggi’s for a year, plus more specials throughout opening week.
🗓️ What’s Happening?
Looking for things to do in Ann Arbor, Dexter or Ypsilanti this weekend? Here’s your local event roundup.
💕 Galentine’s Sip & Shop (Dexter)
Friday, Feb 13 | 5–8 PM
Grab your gals and stroll downtown Dexter for sales, specials, raffles, and all things pink & red. Basically: friendship + shopping = no notes.
🍷 Galentine’s Evening at The Foxhole Biergarten (Chelsea)
Friday, Feb 13 | 4–10 PM
Frosé, live music (7–9 PM), Paint & Pour (6–7:30 PM), food truck, and cozy vibes. It’s giving “girls’ night but make it cute.”
👑 Valentine’s Day Rapunzel & Moana Meet & Greet (Ann Arbor)
Saturday, Feb 14 | The Little Seedling
Free princess meet-and-greet + photo ops (plus it’s just an amazing local store for baby + kids’ gear/toys/etc). Costumes encouraged. Prepare for sparkly outfits, twirls, and at least 47 photos on your phone.
🏠 Ann Arbor Home Show (Ypsi)
Feb 14–15 | Washtenaw Golf Club
Sat 11–4 | Sun 12–4 | $5 admission (kids 12 & under free)
Thinking about new windows, a deck, kitchen reno, or finally fixing that basement situation? Local home pros all under one roof — and free parking. Screenshot the ticket on their site for free entry!
🧧 Lunar New Year Celebration (Ann Arbor)
Sunday, Feb 15 | 12–4 PM | Briarwood Mall
Cultural performances, family-friendly activities, and festive traditions hosted by Ann Arbor’s Ann-Hua Chinese Association.
🎭 Mardi Gras on Main (Ann Arbor)
Sunday, Feb 15 | 6-8:30pm | Conor O’Neils
New Orleans jazz, festive drinks, a Second Line parade, and all for a great cause benefiting the Michigan Ovarian Cancer Alliance. Purple, green, and gold highly encouraged.
🏠 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 13th:
Rounding Third @ Ypsi Alehouse at 4:30pm (no cover)
The Revelators @ North Star Lounge from 5:30-6:30pm (no cover)
No Conflict @ Ypsi Alehouse at 7pm (no cover)
Pontiac Trail Blazers ft. Jason Dennie @ North Star Lounge from 7-10pm ($)
La Tanya Hall @ Blue Llama Jazz Club | Sets 7pm & 9pm ($)
Cult of Spaceskull, Sonic Smut, ZZVAVA, Detroit Party Marching Band @ Ziggy’s (Ypsi) | Doors at 7pm ($10)
Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir @ U-M Hill Auditorium at 7:30pm ($)
Seth Bernard @ The Rumpus Room (Chelsea) at 7:30pm (free)
Mr. B & Ali Jackson @ Kerrytown Concert House from 7:30-9pm ($)
Risky Business + TJ Hooper @ The Blind Pig, Doors at 8pm ($25)
Full Tilt Boogie @ Mash (Ypsi) at 8pm (no cover)
My Folky Valentine: Annie + Rod Capps, Whit + Al Hill, Shari Kane & David Steele @ The Ark at 8pm ($29)
Rock Jones @ Zal Gaz Grotto from 8-11pm ($5)
The Habitat Jazz Collective @ The Habitat Lounge from 9-11pm (no cover)
The Second @ Ypsi Alehouse at 9:30pm (no cover)
Dave Menzo @ Mash (Ann Arbor) from 10pm-2am (no cover)
Saturday, February 14th:
Irish Session w/Irish-ish @ Ypsi Alehouse at 1pm (no cover)
Vicalely & The Non Music Majors @ Ypsi Alehouse at 4:30pm (no cover)
Michigan Twang: Americana & Country Music Showcase w/ Dave Fio & Company, Killer is Me, The Feisty Birds @ The Blind Pig, doors at 6pm ($14)
Dave & Kristi @ North Star Lounge from 6:30-7:45pm
Isis Damil @ Blue Llama Jazz Club | Sets 7pm & 9pm ($)
Jill and Wolf @ Ypsi Alehouse at 7pm (no cover)
A Candelit Valentine with R. MacKenzie Lewis & Friends @ Kerrytown Concert House at 7:30pm ($)
Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra: Lunar Love with Violinist Danny Koo @ Michigan Theatre at 7:30pm ($)
On A Winter’s Night feat. John Gorka, Lucy Kaplansky, and Cliff Eberhardt @ The Ark at 8pm ($47)
Emo Night Brooklyn @ The Blind Pig, doors at 8pm ($30)
734 Saturdays @ Ziggy’s (Ypsi) at 8pm ($10)
Cetan Clawson @ Mash (Ypsi) at 8pm (no cover)
Extrusions @ Zal Gaz Grotto from 8-11pm ($)
Lucky 17 @ North Star Lounge from 8:30-9:45pm ($)
The Habitat Jazz Collective w/ Adia Dobbins @ The Habitat Lounge from 9-11pm (no cover)
JP & The Energy @ Mash (Ann Arbor) from 10pm-2am (no cover)
Sunday, February 15th:
Ann Arbor/Ypsi Acoustic Jam @ Ypsi Alehouse at 2pm (no cover)
Ypsilanti Symphony Orchestra: Midwinter Melodies @ Lincoln High School and Middle School (Ypsi) at 3:30pm ($)
Terence Blanchard and Ravi Coltrane @ U-M Hill Auditorium at 4pm ($)
Phil Ogilvie's Rhythm Kings @ Zal Gaz Grotto from 5-8pm ($)
The Sunday Circle @ Ziggy’s (Ypsi) | Doors at 6pm ($)
Chris Glassman @ Blue Llama Jazz Club | Sets 6pm & 7:30pm($)
Sunday Jazz @ The Ravens Club from 7-10pm ($)
Songwriters in the Round: Rj Cowdery, Hope Dunbar, and Katie Dahl @ The Ark at 7:30pm ($29)
Monday, February 16th:
Paul Keller Orchestra with Sara D'Angelo @ Zal Gaz Grotto from 7-10pm ($)
Tuesday, February 17th:
Easy Street Jazz Band @ Zal Gaz Grotto Club from 5-7pm ($)
Jake Xerxes Fussell w/ Dougie Poole @ The Ark at 8pm ($24)
Wednesday, February 18th
Andy Baker @ North Star Lounge from 5:30-6:30pm (no cover)
Community Drum Circle Guided by Sundance @ North Star Lounge from 7-10pm (no cover)
Nate Topo Quintet @ Blue Llama Jazz Club | Sets 7pm & 8:30pm ($)
Deep Steam @ Ypsi Alehouse at 7pm (no cover)
Flowers In Winter w/ Nickie P, LSDaniel, Delos Prismatic @ The Blind Pig, doors at 8pm ($14)
Solas @ 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!
💙 THANK YOU!
Thanks for reading the AA Insider this week!
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