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Antique Appraisers Come to Dexter Area Museum
2025-05-03 09:30 - 15:30 (America/Detroit) | MI
DuMouchelles Antique Appraisers are Coming
to the Dexter Area Museum

The Dexter Heritage Guild is hosting a day of antique appraisals with DuMouchelles’ appraisers. The date is Saturday, May 3rd from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Museum is located at 3443 Inverness St., Dexter, 48130, the corner of Fourth and Inverness Streets, across from St. Andrews Church.
This is a great opportunity to speak with an appraiser and learn about your own treasure.
Each appointment is 15-minutes and includes a verbal appraisal for one to two items. There is a fee of $10 per item appraised (i.e.: 2 items = $20). Please pay with cash or by check.
To make an appointment, please call Sue at: 734-424-9998. When you call, please leave your name, phone number and someone will return you call. The earlier you make an appointment, the better your choice of time.
On the day of the event, please call the Museum at 734-426-2519 with any questions or to check for any available openings.
All proceeds will support the updating and preservation of the Dexter Area Museum.
Thank you for your support.

DuMouchelles Antique Appraisers are Coming to the Dexter Area Museum
2025-05-03 09:30 - 15:30 | MI
The Dexter Heritage Guild is hosting a day of antique appraisals with DuMouchelles’
appraisers. The date is Saturday, May 3rd from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Museum
is located at 3443 Inverness St., Dexter, 48130, the corner of Fourth and Inverness
Streets, across from St. Andrews Church.
This is a great opportunity to speak with an appraiser and learn about your own
treasure.
Each appointment is 15-minutes and includes a verbal appraisal for one to two items.
There is a fee of $10 per item appraised (i.e.: 2 items = $20). Please pay with cash or
by check.
To make an appointment, please call Sue at: 734-424-9998. When you call, please
leave your name, phone number and someone will return you call. The earlier you
make an appointment, the better your choice of time.
On the day of the event, please call the Museum at 734-426-2519 with any questions
or to check for any available openings.
All proceeds will support the updating and preservation of the Dexter Area Museum.
Thank you for your support.

May Day Strong - Dexter Strong, Dexter Cares
2025-05-03 13:00 - 15:00 | MI
Working families in Dexter, MI will rally to demand a better future for all

A WINNER OF A HIKE
2025-05-04 14:00 - 15:30 | Eddy Discovery Center, 17030 Bush Rd., Chelsea, MI, 48118, United States
Explore part of the Winn Loop trail with Master Naturalist, Doug Jackson, as he guides you through its rolling, wooded twisty turns spotting wildflower and migratory birds as he shares the mystery of, and up-close encounters with, Michigan’s only wild population of the recently rediscovered chestnut oaks. Meet at the lower parking lot of the Eddy Discovery Center at 2 pm, we will then caravan to the Winn Loop parking lot to begin our leisurely 1hour hike. Cost: $2/person or $5/family. Eddy Discovery Center, 17030 Bush Rd. in the Waterloo Recreation Area near Chelsea. Program limited to 20 participants. The building is closed so program will be entirely outdoors. Please register for this program by emailing waterloonha@gmail.com with your name, phone number and number of people attending.

Ann Arbor Concert Band - Spectacular Broadway!
2025-05-04 14:00 - 15:30 | Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty, Ann Arbor, M, 48104, United States
Get ready for a fun afternoon of show tunes and a special encore in honor of May 4th. The Ann Arbor Concert Band presents its final concert of the 2024-2025 season on Sunday, May 4th, 2 p.m. at the Michigan Theater! Full event listing here.
Tickets available in advance here, or at the door.

Ann Arbor Concert Band presents Broadway Spectacular!
2025-05-04 14:00 - 15:30 | Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty, Ann Arbor, M, 48104, United States
Join the Ann Arbor Concert Band as we conclude our 46th season presenting “Broadway Spectacular!” David Leach, Artistic Director and Conductor, performs music from Broadway’s most popular and successful shows, which will have our audience clapping, smiling and singing in their seats. Selections include “The Wizard of Oz”, “Rent”, “Les Miserables”, “Chicago”, “The Lion King”, “Wicked” and MORE! We welcome 2025 Andrew J. Lum & David R. Juillet Young Artist Scholarship Competition Winner flutist Salem Dinh, from Ann Arbor Huron High School performing “Fantasie for Flute and Winds” by Georges Hue plus guest conductor Elliot Polot, Director of Bands at Ann Arbor Pioneer High School. May the 4th Be with You!

Celtic Harp Concert and Cèilidh
2025-05-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Old Town Hall, Historic Webster Village, 5583 Webster Church Rd, Dexter, M, 48130, United States
Looking for a special place to enjoy a lovely afternoon of Celtic harp music and light refreshments? Grab a friend or two and gather with us in the Old Town Hall at Historic Webster Village for a two part concert. Carol Kappus will be playing music from Scotland and Ireland in the first half. The second half will be a Scottish cèilidh, which will feature the Ann Arbor Celtic Harpers. A cèilidh is a Scottish and Irish social gathering characterized by traditional folk music, dancing and happiness.
If you need transportation, don’t hesitate to reach out to the WAVE bus system to arrange pick up and drop off.

Joni Mitchell Tribute Concert
2025-05-08 19:30 - 21:00 | The Encore Musical Theatre, 7714 Ann Arbor St., Dexter, M, 48130, United States
A tribute to the iconic singer-songwriter whose timeless melodies and poetic verses span folk, rock, and jazz. From classics like “Both Sides Now” to “Big Yellow Taxi,” join us for an intimate concert on the Lobby Stage.

Steel Magnolias
2025-05-08 19:30 - 21:30 | Arthur Miller Theatre, 1226 Murfin Avneue, Ann Arbor, 48109, United States
Truvy Jones runs a successful beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies in the neighborhood have a standing Saturday appointment. Along with her assistant, Annelle, Truvy styles the hair of many of the women in the small, Southern community. One regular, M’Lynn, prepares for the wedding of her daughter, Shelby, and the impending nuptials are the talk of the town. Life returns to normal after the joy and excitement of the wedding, until Shelby faces a risky pregnancy and a myriad of health complications. As M’Lynn navigates the most difficult of life’s challenges, the steel magnolias make their way through life’s many hurdles together. The production’s Mother’s Day matinee is a perfect way for mothers and daughters to spend time together.
“This story shows us the importance of building strong friendships and showing up for the people you love,” says director Lindsey Brown. “The most nostalgic thing about this show isn’t the big 80’s hair or the landline telephone, but seeing a room filled with people who are talking and listening to each other. Having a community to celebrate life’s joys with makes them even brighter; having them there to share your burdens makes them easier to bear.”

Revel Run 5K
2025-05-10 09:00 - 10:30 | Revel Run, 555 S Dancer Rd, Chelsea, M, 48118, United States
A cross country style 5K on the beautiful grounds of Revel Run in Chelsea, Michigan. All proceeds from the race will help support the Chelsea High School Track & Field Teams.

Free Pet Vaccine Clinic
2025-05-10 09:00 - 11:00 | Manchester United Methodist Church, 501 Ann Arbor St, Manchester, M, 48158, United States
The Humane Society of Huron Valley’s Friends for Life program will be in Manchester, MI on Saturday, May 10th to host another free pet vaccine. The clinic will be at Manchester United Methodist Church located at 501 Ann Arbor St. More information is available at hshv.org/freeclinic
Check-in 9am – 11am.
Check-in starts at 9am. Vaccinations will go in client order as indicated by the waitlist and will start at approximately 9:30am. The waitlist cut-off time is 11am, or as determined by vaccine availability and capacity.
Vaccines and microchips will be first-come, first-served, and while supplies last.
This free vaccine clinic is for dog and cat owners in Washtenaw County who:

Are seniors or
Are facing housing insecurity or
Qualify for low-income services or
Are experiencing extreme financial hardship

For Dogs

Rabies -1 year or 3 year (3 year with proof of previous vaccination)

Distemper - Booster, Annual or 3 year depending on age and previous vaccine history

Covers Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvo Virus, and Parainfluenza

24PetWatch Microchip ID

For Cats

Rabies – 1 year or 3 year (3 year with proof of previous vaccination)

Distemper - Booster, Annual or 3 year depending on age and previous vaccine history

Covers Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia

24PetWatch Microchip ID

More information is available at hshv.org/freeclinic

Free Pet Vaccine Clinic
2025-05-10 09:00 - 11:00 | Manchester United Methodist Church, 501 Ann Arbor St, Manchester, M, 48158, United States
Free Pet Vaccine Clinic
This free clinic is for dog and cat owners in Washtenaw County  who:

Are seniors or
Are facing housing insecurity or
Qualify for low-income services or
Are experiencing extreme financial difficulty

Vaccines and microchips will be first-come, first-served while supplies last.
Check-in for the clinic will take place from 9am to 11am. Checking in will get you on the waitlist. The cut-off time for getting on the waitlist is 11am. Vaccinations will continue into the afternoon (determined by supplies and capacity). Vaccinations will go in waitlist order and will start at approximately 9:30am.
More information is available at hshv.org/freeclinic
Services Available
For Dogs:

Rabies -1 year or 3 year (3 year with proof of previous vaccination)
Distemper - Booster, Annual or 3 year depending on age and previous vaccine history
Covers Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvo Virus, and Parainfluenza
24PetWatch Microchip ID

For Cats:

Rabies – 1 year or 3 year (3 year with proof of previous vaccination)
Distemper - Booster, Annual or 3 year depending on age and previous vaccine history
Covers Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia
24PetWatch Microchip ID

More information is available at hshv.org/freeclinic

Manchester United Methodist Church
501 Ann Arbor St
Manchester, MI 48158

Hidden Lake Gardens Plant Sale
2025-05-10 10:00 - 14:00 | Hidden Lake Gardens, 6214 Monroe Rd. (Hwy. M-50), Tipton, M, 49287, United States
Save the Date for Our Annual Plant Sale!
Join us for a one-day-only event at Hidden Lake Gardens, featuring a wide selection of plants including annuals, perennials, woody plants, dwarf conifers, succulents, vegetable plants, and herbs.
Special Member Preview: 9:00–10:00 a.m. (Cardholding members only—no guests, please)
Open to the Public: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. or until sold out
Highlights:

Limited supply of pine needle bales for mulching
Specially curated selections from Hidden Lake Gardens
Inventory list of most selections will be available closer to the date of sale (subject to change)
The Hidden Lake Gardeners Club will have hyper-tufa pots available for sale
Adrian Center for the Arts (ACA) will be on-site the same day offering nature-themed artwork for sale

Payment accepted via cash, check, or credit card. Plan to shop early for the best selection—popular varieties may sell out quickly!

Michigan Sailing Club Open House
2025-05-10 13:00 - 2025-05-11 15:00 | Michigan Sailing Club, 8010 Strawberry Lake Road, Dexter, MI, 48130
The Michigan Sailing Club is holding an Open House for prospective new members! Stop by and check out the Club and our fleet (including sailboats, sailboards, kayaks SUPs), meet current members, and learn how to start your sailing journey! Saturday, May 10 11AM-1PM and Sunday, May 11 1PM-3PM

GLPAA's Fourth Annual Spring Fundraiser: Musical Moments - Art to the Rescue!
2025-05-10 17:00 - 20:00 | Michigan Firehouse Museum, 110 W. Corss St., Ypsilanti, M, 48197, United States
Great Lakes Performing Artist Associate’s Spring Fundraiser will take place at the Michigan Firehouse Museum 110 W. Cross St., Ypsilanti, MI 48197 on Saturday May 10th from 5-8pm. Tickets $75 per person. The event will feature a live performance by Nikki D and the Sisters of Thunder as well as other GLPAA roster artists. There will be food and beverages from local Ypsilanti restaurants and a Silent Auction.
GLPAA is an innovative, not-for-profit arts management organization that develops and represents performing artists who reside within the Great Lakes Region. GLPAA offers programs suitable for presentation at colleges, museums, theaters, festivals and community events. GLPAA focuses on developing artists who are committed to education and community outreach in underserved communities throughout the region. Your attendance will help us support emerging artists from the Great Lakes region and will also allow us to send musicians into schools through our Caravan Program with a focus on providing a live musical experience to students in underserved communities. Register now. Seating is limited.
For more information about GLPAA: https://greatlakespaa.org/
GLPAA is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3)

St. Louis World's Fair of 1904
2025-05-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Manchester District Library, 912 City Rd, Manchester, M, 48158, United States
Learn about the World’s Fair held in 1904. This Fair would surpass even the Great Columbian Exposition of 1893. To celebrate the Louisiana Purchase of 1803 from France by President Thomas Jefferson, St. Louis was chosen for a grand World’s Fair held in 1904.
Ragtime music, advances in Science, Transportation, Medicine, Foreign Relations, and ethnic groups of people were featured. Advances in Electricity and Agriculture were high on the agenda. Join us and see why

Winnie the Pooh
2025-05-15 19:00 - 20:30 | The Well Church, 211 Willis Rd, Saline, M, 48176, United States
The Saline Area Players present Winnie the Pooh, a play in two acts adapted by Lindsay Price, based on the beloved book by A.A. Milne. Ten iconic stories featuring Winnie the Pooh and Pooh’s friends will be performed, including “Pooh Meets Some Bees,” “Pooh Goes Visiting,” “Pooh and Piglet Go Hunting,” “Eeyore Loses a Tail,” and more.

Sound Bath Meditation
2025-05-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Breathe Yoga Chelsea, 104 E. Middle Street, Chelsea, M, 48118, United States
Join us for a transformative Sound Bath Meditation centered on mindfulness and presence. Allow the healing sound vibrations guide you into the present moment, helping to release stress, cultivate deep relaxation, and connect with your inner calm. This experience is designed to ground you, allowing you to fully tune in to your body and breath, while floating on soothing waves of sound. Don’t miss this opportunity to refresh your mind and spirit!
Relax, unwind, and allow yourself to calm the overworked, overstimulated nervous system, by allowing the healing frequencies of sound to flow through you. Sound Bath Meditation is an immersion in soothing sounds and vibrations that are relaxing and rejuvenating for your body, mind, and spirit. Often simply called a “Sound Bath”, it is an experience that washes you with the sounds of intentionally chosen instruments that bring calming vibrations to reduce stress and tension.
Supporting yourself with blankets and bolsters, surrender to the deeply soothing, all-enveloping musical backdrop using a blend of crystal and metal singing bowls to create layers of soothing sound waves, there will be nothing for it but for you to slip effortlessly into a state of deep release, opening and relaxation. Pure bliss.
Thought to help heal depression, anxiety, chronic pain, and insomnia, and to deepen meditation and spark creativity, sound bathing envelopes you in specific frequencies of sound that can bring both our physical and subtle (energy) bodies into a state of balance.
These classes feel a bit like a yogi slumber party. Even if you do happen to nod off, you’ll still feel the powerful vibrations of sound flowing through you. Something will shift. It really is an experience not to be missed!
What to bring: Things that makes you feel super comfy and supported on the floor – a yoga mat, blanket, and maybe even a pillow.
While we have several yoga mats, blankets and bolsters to borrow, these items are first-come-first-serve, and participants are also welcome to bring their own. Make sure to wear comfortable clothing and warm socks.
Guided by Rob Meyer-Kukan of 7 Notes Natural Health.
THIS WILL SELL OUT! So please register in advance to secure your spot. If also registering for a friend or partner, please ensure they are registered under their own name and account. No refunds week of class.

Dexter Garden Club Plant Sale
2025-05-17 09:00 - 13:00 | MI
RAIN OR SHINE. Dexter Gazebo, Monument Park, Corner of Main and Central Streets, in downtown Dexter. Perennial and Native Plants; Flowers; Grasses, Ferns, Bushes; small trees; Sun, Shade and Morning Sun/Afternoon Shade collections. Specialty Plants Grown in a Greenhouse and Vegetables by Creekside School. Accept Cash, Check or Credit Card. Follow the club on Facebook or www.dextergardenclub.org

Loch Alpine Neighborhood Yard Sales
2025-05-17 09:00 - 15:00 | MI
Located between Dexter and Ann Arbor, just off of Huron River Dr – 1 mile east of Zeeb Rd.
Bring your family and friends for a day of fun and fantastic finds! With so many homes participating, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss out!

St Joseph Church Perennial Plant Sale
2025-05-17 09:00 - 17:00 | MI
6805 Mast Road, corner of Mast and Territorial. Please use Mast Road entrance. Shop under a covered pavilion.
Large assortment of Michigan hardy plants. Most plants are under $10! Cash, check and credit card accepted. 3% fee on credit card purchases.

KidSight of Michigan Eye Screening Hosted by Dexter Lions Club
2025-05-17 10:00 - 13:00 | MI
This FREE event is being hosted by the Dexter Lions Club by Certified Kidsight Technicians. You are welcome just to show up and wait for a turn or if your day is busy and you want a specific time, sign-up for a time slot at the following link that works for you!

https://tinyurl.com/Kidsight-Signup
Although we are promoting the screening for young children (6 months or older) we will screen the individual regardless of age.

The Lions Foundation of Michigan Project KidSight is designed to identify treatable and preventable causes of vision loss in children as young as 6 months. A specialized camera is used to quickly and accurately identify vision disorders such a nearsightedness, farsightedness, unequal refraction power, optical defect, unequal pupil size and gaze deviations through non-invasive testing. The camera reports a “Fail” or “Refer” status, and a detailed report identifying potential problems is provided to the child’s parent or guardian for further follow-up with an optometrist or ophthalmologist. If diagnosed early, 95% of vision disorders can be corrected, however when vision problems are not detected early, vision loss can be irreversible. Over time, treatment options diminish, and the cost of treatment increases.

Best Life Spring Fair
2025-05-17 10:00 - 15:00 | Liberty School, 7265 N. Ann Arbor St, Saline, M, 48176, United States
Celebrating people with dementia living their best lives.
Our second Best Life Fair will feature live music and dancing, food, an art and craft sale, representatives from local organizations and health and aging-related businesses, and most importantly, educational presentations for care partners and families of a loved one with dementia. Free, on-site respite care will be available.

VAE Presents Kurt Weill and Company: A New Revue
2025-05-17 19:30 - 21:00 | Michigan Union, Pendleton Room, 530 S. State St, Ann Arbor, M, 48109, United States
The music of Kurt Weill, from the scabrous and satirical to the lush and lyrical, reveals a composer both at home with romping agitprop and keen attention to character. This concert will include music of Weill’s Berlin years as well as songs and choruses from his Broadway output in a new revue that celebrates the irrepressible aspects of Weill’s music and explores his place in the culturally shifting American landscape. Enjoy Vocal Arts Ensemble of Ann Arbor’s interpretations of Weill’s opera and musical theater in the beautiful Pendleton Room, and arrive before the show to enjoy appetizers and refreshments!

Dexter Community Band Hosts Free Spring Concert May 18
2025-05-18 15:00 - 17:00 | Dexter High School Center for the Performing Arts, 2200 North Parker Road, Dexter, M, United States
The Dexter Community Band takes a swing at summer with a free concert that will feature Casey at the Bat and Principal Trumpet Richard Savitski performing a very original version of George Gershwin’s Summertime. The also marks the return of Stephen West, professor of music and Chair of the Department of Voice & Opera at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance, as a performer with the band. West, a bass-baritone who has performed in operas around the world, will narrate Ernest Thayer’s famous 1888 poem Casey at the Bat.

Jake Russell Live AF!
2025-05-19 19:30 - 21:00 | Ypsi Alehouse, 124 Pearl Street, Ypsilanti, MI, 48197
The Theater Shop and UnClub Comedy Present Jake Russell Live AF! with Skippy Rose, Brandi Alexander and MC Lisa Green. Get tickets now for four of the hottest comedy warriors all on the same stage! Spotlighting the brilliant Jacob Russell, The Theater Shop in conjunction with The UnClub takes over the Ypsi Alehouse in Ypsilanti, Michigan for this unique one night only event. Doors open 6:30 PM. Beer, wine, soft drinks and a special event menu available. Adult material

Dexter Area Museum Garage and Yard Sale
2025-05-23 10:00 - 2025-05-30 17:00 | MI
The Dexter Area Museum will have their “Museum Garage and Yard Sale on May 29th and 30th from 10 00am till 5 00pm! Their address is 3443 Inverness St. Dexter mi 48130

Explore the Joy of Living Your Best Life Presented by Eckankar
2025-05-24 11:00 - 16:30 | Dexter District Library, 3255 Alpine Street, Dexter, MI, United States
Through spiritual discussions, a panel and creative arts, this event aims to help you connect with the Divine Light and Sound within yourself. See if the personal spiritual experiences shared by Michigan initiates of ECKANKAR resonate with your own as you seek answers to your deepest questions.
Explore your spiritual potential with:

ECK Light and Sound Service, 11:00 a.m.-Noon, Finding the Divine in Unexpected Places
Main Program, 1:30-4:30 p.m., Days of Light and Hope: The Joy of Living Your Best Life

Topics include “Raising Your Spiritual IQ” with a free Experience Journal, “Keys to Living Your Best Life,” and “Finding Your Strength Within.”
Open to seekers of all faiths and ages. Supervised youth activities are available for ages 6-17 and 5 and under with a parent or guardian.
No registration or admission. Learn more at eckmi.org.

BIRDS AND FLORA OF WATERLOO
2025-05-25 14:00 - 15:30 | Eddy Discovery Center, 17030 Bush Rd., Chelsea, MI, 48118, United States
This 2-mile round-trip hike will take you through a variety of habitat and glacial formations down the Waterloo-Pinckney Trail to an active purple martin colony on Spring Lake. Master Naturalist, Doug Jackson, will guide you to his private martin colony while you learn of the dazzling spring flora and colorful migratory birds that can be seen along the hike. Binoculars are highly recommended. Cost: $2/person or $5/family. Eddy Discovery Center, 17030 Bush Rd. in the Waterloo Recreation Area near Chelsea. Program limited to 20 participants. The building is closed so program will be entirely outdoors. Please register for this program by emailing waterloonha@gmail.com with your name, phone number and number of people attending

2025 Change Makers Boot Camp in Lyndon Township
2025-06-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Lyndon Township Hall, 17751 N. Territorial Road, Chelsea, M, 48118, United States
HRWC’s Change Makers Boot Camp teaches participants basic river-friendly policies that protect clean water and how to navigate their local government’s decision-making processes. The workshop is free and open to all Huron River watershed residents.
Change Makers will learn about:

The Huron River and its watershed

How development of neighborhoods and businesses throughout the watershed impact water quality and natural areas

How local governments make decisions about the location and design of development

How residents can get involved with their local government to influence these decisions

Sign up today at HRWC.org/changemakers
