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Beginners ONLY Watercolor Class
2026-02-04 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Detroit) | MI
A 4-week class designed for absolute beginners. Learn brushwork, water control, layering, and more – in a fun, no-stress atmosphere.
$139 – All materials included!
Class dates are February 4, 11, 18 & 25
Two times to choose from:
1-3 PM or 6:30-8:30PM
Sign up at https://www.beginnersonlywatercolor.com/
Salt Valley Arts Studio Space
EHM Professional Building, Entrance A.
400 W. Russell St.
Saline, MI 48176

Beginners ONLY Watercolor Class
2026-02-04 18:30 - 20:30 | Salt Valley Arts Studio Space, EHM Professional Building, 400 W. Russell St., Entrance A, SALINE, M, 48176, United States
A 4-week class designed for absolute beginners. Learn brushwork, water control, layering, and more in a fun, no-stress atmosphere.
$139 – All materials included!
Class dates are February 4, 11, 18 & 25
Two times to choose from:
1-3 PM or 6:30-8:30PM
Sign up at https://www.beginnersonlywatercolor.com/
Salt Valley Arts Studio Space
EHM Professional Building, Entrance A.
400 W. Russell St.
Saline, MI 48176

AARP Tax-Aide Program - Income Tax Preparation
2026-02-05 09:30 - 17:30 | Ypsilanti District Library, N/A, Virtual, MI, United States
AARP’s Tax-Aide assistance program is provided by trained volunteers in partnership with the IRS. It is the nation’s largest free tax assistance and preparation service, focusing on taxpayers who are over 50 and have low to moderate income.

Saline Area Schools Young 5s and Kindergarten Round Up
2026-02-05 17:30 - 18:30 | Saline High School, 1300 Campus Parkway, Saline, MI, 48176, United States
Join us for a Parent Information Night on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at Saline High School! (Please enter on the east side of the building at Door #5)

5:30 p.m. Y5/K Welcome and Orientation @ Auditorium
6:15-8:00 p.m. Saline Area Schools Resource Fair in the Commons

Meet elementary principals, connect with other SAS Families, learn more about SAS supports, and prepare for enrollment! Online enrollment opens on March 2, 2026.
Elementary schools will be open to welcome students and families in May on the following dates:

Woodland Meadows, May 6, 6-7 p.m.
Pleasant Ridge, May 13, 6-7 p.m.
Harvest, May 20 6-7 p.m.

Learn more at http://www.tinyurl.com/ChooseSAS

Saline Area Schools District Open House
2026-02-05 18:15 - 20:00 | Saline High School, 1300 Campus Parkway, Saline, MI, 48176, United States
Thursday, February 5, 2026, Saline High School

5:30 p.m. Y5/K Welcome and Orientation @ Auditorium
6:15-8:00 p.m. Saline Area Schools Resource Fair in the Commons

Connect with SAS staff representing schools and services:

Early Childhood Programs
Academics and AP
Career and Technical Education
Arts, Music, and Performing Arts
Athletics
Clubs and Extracurriculars
Special Education
English Learners
More!

Tour Saline High School! Connect with SAS families! Refreshments Provided!
Prospective families are also invited to visit our buildings during these upcoming events:

9th-Grade Curriculum Night (Saline High School): February 10, 6:30 p.m., SHS Auditorium
6th-Grade Orientation (Saline Middle School): April 16, 6 p.m., SMS Auditorium
Woodland Meadows Elementary Building Walk Through (Y5-3): May 6, 6-7 p.m.
Pleasant Ridge Elementary Building Walk Through (Y5-3): May 13, 6-7 p.m.
Harvest Elementary Building Walk Through (Y5-3): May 20, 6-7 p.m.
Heritage School Building Walk Through (4-5): May 21, 6-7 p.m.
Preschool Open House at Liberty School: Date information coming soon!

Bob Seger Tribute Concert
2026-02-05 19:00 - 20:30 | The Encore Musical Theatre, 7714 Ann Arbor St., Dexter, M, 48130, United States
Celebrate the soundtrack of the American road with Tribute to Bob Seger, a powerhouse concert honoring one of rock’s most iconic voices. From gritty anthems to soulful ballads, Seger’s music captures the heart of the Midwest and the spirit of a generation. Performed by exceptional singers and live musicians, this tribute brings the raw energy and storytelling of his songs to The Encore stage.

Telegraph Quartet – From the Heart
2026-02-05 19:30 - 21:30 | Kerrytown Concert House, 415 N Fourth Ave, Ann Arbor, M, 48104, United States
Experience an evening of striking emotional clarity as the Telegraph Quartet brings From the Heart to life, three works that open intimate windows into the composers’ inner worlds. Now in their 11th season and praised for their “brilliance and subtlety,” the Naumburg Award–winning ensemble guides listeners through Haydn’s elegant yet surprising Op. 54 No. 2, Bacewicz’s fiery and fearless Piano Quintet No. 1, and Rochberg’s deeply human Quartet No. 3. With their signature blend of precision and warmth, the Telegraph Quartet reveals the sincerity and vulnerability at the core of each piece. This program invites audiences to experience music not just as sound, but as powerful, personal expression, crafted and shared From The Heart.

Digital Literacy Tutoring
2026-02-06 12:00 - 14:00 | Washtenaw Literacy, 4800 E Huron River Dr, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
Come to the second floor computer lab to build essential tech skills, including how to use computers, phones, and tablets, internet safety and privacy, email and social media etiquette, and using Zoom for appointments.

Chocolate Extravaganza 2026!
2026-02-07 | Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce, Downtown district (central Main St area), Chelsea, MI, United States
Come to Chelsea for this wonderful day filled with
🟤 Chocolate, sales, specials, and tasty treats at shops and restaurants all over town!
🟤 The Cocoa Crawl Mug Distribution | Chocolate Demos | Vendor Market | Chocolate Extravaganza Photo Backdrop
11am-4pm @ Chelsea First United Methodist Church Social Hall

Ypsi Flea Market
2026-02-08 10:00 - 16:00 | Ypsi Flea Market, 10 N Washington St, Ypsilanti, MI, United States
Show and sale of vintage items ranging from the early 1930s to the 1990s, featuring clothing, jewelry, furniture, records, and more.

Ann Arbor Fiber Arts Expo (AAFAX)
2026-02-08 10:00 - 17:00 | Ann Arbor District Library, 3333 Traverwood Dr, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
Ann Arbor Fiber Arts Expo is a fiber-filled day full of demos, presentations, and local vendors. The focus this year is on the history and origin of a variety of fiber arts.

Hands-On Demos
2026-02-08 13:00 - 16:00 | Ann Arbor District Library, 3333 Traverwood Dr, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
Join us for drop-in crafting as we offer a sampling of fiber arts including mini mason jar sewing kits, paint card needle books, and stitched postcards.

Lecture Series – The Great American Songbook: What Makes it Great? Special Stephen Sondheim Edition Part 1
2026-02-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Kerrytown Concert House, 415 N Fourth Ave, Ann Arbor, M, 48104, United States
Kerrytown Concert House is honored to bring back the enormously popular lecture series, The Great American Songbook: What Makes it Great? featuring the incomparable Brent Wagner (University of Michigan Emeritus Professor of Musical Theatre) with pianist Tyler Driskill (U-M Asst. Prof of Musical Theatre).
Exploring Stephen Sondheim’s work is a natural ‘sequel’ to the fall Rodgers and Hammerstein presentation, since Oscar Hammerstein was Sondheim’s teacher and mentor. With Sondheim’s passing just 4 years ago, major revivals and reassessments are proliferating, as we all appreciate Sondheim’s monumental achievements anew. He was surely the most impactful and inventive writer since Oscar Hammerstein himself.
Part One highlights Sondheim’s early years, including his work with composers Jule Styne (Gypsy), Leonard Bernstein (West Side Story), and Richard Rodgers (Do I Hear a Waltz?), along with his scores for the madcap farce A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum and the zany, eccentric Anyone Can Whistle. All of these were leading to his 1970 landmark, Compa

State of the City Address
2026-02-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Chelsea City Council, 311 S. Main Street, Chelsea, MI, United States
The Chelsea community is invited to hear the State of the City Address as it is delivered by Chelsea City Manager Fidel Maltez to the Chelsea City Council. During the event, Maltez will discuss the state of the City’s finances, Chelsea’s 2025 achievements and challenges, and his administration’s goals for 2026.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Tools and Skills for Working Across Silos
2026-02-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Society for College and University Planning (SCUP), Not specified, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
This course will help you develop key skills necessary for cross-functional collaboration. You’ll learn to identify and communicate interdependencies, navigate cultures, and build understanding and empathy across silos.

Galentine's Party: Wine + Candle-Making Workshop
2026-02-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Wilson Estate Vineyards, 18850 Kane Rd S, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA, Stockbridge, M, 49285, United States
An evening designed for trying something new, getting creative, and having a really good time!
Join us for a relaxed candle-making experience where beautiful scents, hands-on creation, and a warm vineyard atmosphere come together. Sip wine, laugh, connect, and enjoy the process — no experience needed.
Whether you’re coming with friends or treating yourself, this workshop is all about slowing down, creating something with your hands, and leaving with a candle you’ll love (and a great memory).
✨ What’s Included
• A guided candle-making workshop using 100% pure soy wax
• All candle-making materials provided
• One handmade candle included
• One complimentary glass of wine of your choice
• Light snacks
• A cozy, welcoming atmosphere to relax and connect
✨ What to Expect
• 6:00–6:15 – Arrival & Welcome: Settle in, grab your wine, and get comfortable.
• 6:15–7:15 – Candle-Making Workshop: Learn the candle-making process and create your own custom soy candle, infused with intention and your favorite scent.
• 7:15–7:30 – Sip, Snack & Connect: Enjoy your wine, snacks, and conversation while your candle finishes setting.
• 7:30–8:00 – Candle Decoration: Personalize your candle with dried florals, herbs, or crystals for an extra special touch.
✨ Why Join?
• Try something new and creative — no experience needed
• Play with scents and create a candle that feels uniquely yours
• Enjoy a relaxed, feel-good atmosphere with great company
• Slow down, laugh, and be present for a couple of hours
• Leave with a handmade candle you’ll actually love — and a really good memory
✨ Meet the Host
Renata – Candle Maker & Wellness Facilitator
@the.universe.stuff
Renata is the heart and hands behind The Universe Stuff, a holistic wellness brand rooted in mindfulness, creativity, and intention. She handcrafts soy candles and other wellness products designed to support balance and self-care, and she hosts workshops that invite people to slow down, connect, and create. Based in the Ann Arbor area, Renata loves bringing people together through meaningful, hands-on experiences.

MICHIGAN WORKS! Southeast Community Outreach
2026-02-11 12:00 - 14:00 | Ypsilanti District Library, N/A, Virtual, MI, United States
Visit MICHIGAN WORKS! Southeast at the Whittaker Road branch. A representative will be in the lobby to answer your questions and provide information and assistance on job leads, employment, job fairs, and career guidance.

MICHIGAN WORKS! Southeast Community Outreach
2026-02-11 12:00 - 14:00 | Ypsilanti District Library / MICHIGAN WORKS! Southeast, 5577 Whittaker Road, Ypsilanti, MI, United States

Michigan Works! Southeast Community Outreach
2026-02-11 12:00 - 14:00 | Michigan Works! Southeast with Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Road, Ypsilanti, MI, United States

Milan Garden Club February meetin
2026-02-11 18:30 - 20:30 | MI
Milan Garden club will hold their monthly meeting, Wednesday, February 11th at 6:45 pm at The Bridge, 8 Park Lane, Milan
Our speaker, Nick Speth will discuss preparing our gardens for winter. All are welcome to attend

Milan Garden Club February meeting
2026-02-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Milan Garden Club, 147 Wabash St, Milan, MI, United States
The Milan Garden Club will hold its February meeting, providing an opportunity for members to gather and discuss gardening topics.

From Forest to Fork: Exploring the Wonders of Mushrooms
2026-02-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Chelsea Train Depot, 125 Jackson Street, Chelsea, MI, 48118
The Chelsea Evening Primrose Garden Club is pleased to welcome Joe Schlenke as our February guest speaker. Joe is a local forager, gardener, and co-owner of Chelsea Farmers Supply. Having spent years in the food and hospitality industry, he developed a love (and minor obsession!) for eating with the seasons and learning to respectfully work with our wild areas to provide food, medicine, and fiber. Now, through Chelsea Farmers Supply, he spends his time sharing his passion for all things wild and homegrown.
During this presentation we will take a deeper look at the humble mushroom, learn about the life cycle, some different types of culinary and medicinal species, and how you can integrate them into your garden and health routine. A little bit of science, a little bit of folk wisdom, and unbelievable and surprising facts await!
This event is brought to you by the Evening Primrose Garden Club and is open to the public. Snacks & beverages provided.
Cost:
Club Members: Free / Non-members $5.00
To register for this event send an email to: EPGardenClub98@gmail.com
You are also welcome to stay for a brief club meeting after the presentation. This is a great opportunity to learn more about our fun club and to consider becoming a member.

💕 XOXO: Love on Downtown 💕
2026-02-12 18:00 - 21:00 | MI
Thursday, February 12 | 6:00–9:00 PM
Downtown Saline
Grab your sweetheart, your bestie, your kids, or just your adventurous spirit—XOXO: Love on Downtown is a playful, all-ages evening designed to help you fall a little more in love with Downtown Saline.
Stroll from shop to shop, restaurant to restaurant, completing Downtown Dares—fun, lighthearted, and kid-friendly challenges hosted by participating businesses. Every completed dare earns you a stamp or sticker on your passport… and brings you one step closer to winning a fabulous downtown gift basket.
💌 How It Works

Pick up your passport (choose digital for the tech-savvy or classic postcard style).
Visit participating downtown businesses and complete their Downtown Dares.
Earn stamps/stickers as you go.
Complete a “love line” (bingo!) to receive an entry into our prize drawing.
The more love lines you complete, the more chances you have to win!

✨ We’ll be giving away three curated gift baskets, packed with local goodies and surprises.
💗 Why You’ll Love It

Family-friendly fun with just the right amount of silliness
A fresh way to explore downtown businesses
Easy, joyful activities—no pressure, all smiles
A celebration of community, connection, and local love

Whether you’re competitive, creative, or just here for the vibes, XOXO: Love on Downtown is all about sharing laughs, making memories, and supporting the businesses that make Saline special.
No RSVP required—just show up, grab a passport, and spread the love downtown. 💞

XOXO: Love on Downtown
2026-02-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Saline Main Street, 109 W Michigan Ave, Saline, MI, United States
XOXO: Love on Downtown is a playful, all-ages evening designed to help you fall a little more in love with Downtown Saline. Stroll from shop to shop, completing Downtown Dares—fun, lighthearted, and kid-friendly challenges hosted by participating businesses.

Mr. B’s Annual Birthday Bounce with special guest drummer Ali Jackson
2026-02-13 19:30 - 21:30 | Kerrytown Concert House, 415 N Fourth Ave, Ann Arbor, M, 48104, United States
KCH is pleased to welcome back jazz, blues, and boogie-woogie pianist Mark Lincoln Braun (Mr. B), a Michigan institution renowned for carrying on the tradition of early masters like Little Brother Montgomery, Boogie Woogie Red, and Blind John Davis. Joining him for his annual “Birthday Bounce” is world-class drummer Ali Jackson Jr., Detroit-born, former Drum Chair of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, and veteran accompanist to legends like Wynton Marsalis, Aretha Franklin, and George Benson. Their collaboration blends Mr. B’s soulful, old-school piano with Jackson’s powerful jazz drumming, promising a vibrant fusion of blues, swing, and jazz. Together, they’ll deliver a heartfelt celebration of American musical heritage, deeply rooted in tradition yet alive with fresh energy.

Saline Indoor Farmers Market
2026-02-14 09:00 - 13:00 | MI
Yes, they want beautiful jewelry, framed art, and probably a nice steak. We got you covered, plus acoustic love songs from Ed Young from 10am-noon. Stop by the info area for a kiddo beaded bracelet craft!
The treasure hunt animal will be the rainbow worm!
Join us every Saturday, from 9am-1pm at the Saline Liberty School, 7265 N Ann Arbor St, for the freshest plants, produce, cut flowers, meat, fish, eggs, cheese, baked goods, honey, jams and high-quality crafts that the area has to offer!

Saline Farmers Market
7265 N Ann Arbor St
Saline, MI 48176

Model Railroading and Toy Train Show
2026-02-14 10:00 - 2026-02-15 15:00 | Saline Middle School, 7190 N. MAPLE RD., Saline, M, 48176, United States
Ann Arbor Model Railroad Club is proud to present our 56th Annual Train Show! Family friendly with several Kid Zones for play. Bring your sweetheart out to the event. Bring friends and family too.

Gmail - Basics
2026-02-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Ypsilanti District Library, N/A, Virtual, MI, United States

A Candelit Valentine with R. MacKenzie Lewis & Friends
2026-02-14 19:30 - 21:00 | MI
Join us for a magical candlelit Valentine’s Day performance celebrating the spectrum of love! Experience reimagined arrangements of timeless romantic classics, nostalgic melodies, upbeat anthems, and soul-stirring torch songs, each reflecting the ups and downs of relationships. Set in an enchanting candlelit atmosphere, this performance promises to be enjoyable for everyone—from lovebirds to singles. Come and soak in the heartfelt music that captures the essence of love in all its forms!

Best of Broadway - Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber & More…
2026-02-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Brighton Center for the Performing Arts, 7878 Brighton Rd, Brighton, M, 48116, United States
This Valentine’s Day… Whether you’re a fan of Broadway, classical, or even rock, this program of Andrew Lloyd Webber showstoppers and more has something for everyone. Terry Barber and Shelley Keelor breathe new life into hits from many of Broadway’s most beloved shows, reacquainting you with characters from CATS, Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, Aspects of Love, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Les Miserables, Chicago, Hamilton, The Phantom of the Opera, and more!

Literally “setting the stage” for this production is a replica backdrop of the Paris Opera House (Palais Garnier) where the real Phantom of the Opera haunted over 100 years ago causing a chandelier to crash into the audience killing a woman and injuring several others. We will not be recreating that piece of history for you! Don’t miss this epic performance or you may be haunted by your disappointment!

“Barber has star quality!” – Atlanta Journal – Constitution

BIO
International countertenor, Terry Barber, a former member of the multiple Grammy Award winning group “Chanticleer” is an 8 x Grammy nominee for his most recent solo own album, “Reimagined: Mercury”. Barber has sung in 17 languages to date and been a soloist for the top venues around the world from the Metropolitan Opera, to Carnegie Hall, London’s Queen Elizabeth Hall, and Moscow’s Svetlanov Hall to name just a few.

Co-star of the show, Shelly Keelor is a Silver Palm and Carbonell award-winning actor, singer and international soloist. She’s starred in leading roles at theaters across the country as Snow White / Disenchanted, Trish / Kinky Boots, Beggar Women / Sweeny Todd, and many more.

Also joining the cast is a world-class chamber orchestra including Grace Betry (piano), Noah Hertzman (cello), Timothy Nicholas (violin), and Rick Kissinger (Flute, Clarinet, and Saxophone).

BCPA Tech Club Fundraiser
Doors to the lobby open at 6:30pm. Come support concession sales during this show that will serve as a fundraiser for the BCPA’s student theater Tech Club.
Behind every great show at the Brighton Center for the Performing Arts is a team making the magic happen! The BCPA Student Tech Club is where students learn the ins and outs of stagecraft, from mastering the light board and perfectly balancing sound to managing backstage cues.
