State of the City Address
2026-02-09 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Detroit) | 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.

LOVE ON THE ROCKS – DISCOVERING LICHENS
2026-02-15 14:00 - 15:30 | Eddy Discovery Center, 17030 Bush Rd., Chelsea, MI, 48118, United States
We’ve all heard about the “birds and the bees”, but have you met the fungi and the algae? Join us for a guided walk celebrating one of Mother Nature’s greatest examples of a long-term relationship – lichens! Join Ellen Holste, of EnviroSpeak, to explore how fungi and algae live and thrive together, the diversity of lichen shapes and colors, and the role they play in local ecosystems.
Cost: $2/person or $5/family. Eddy Discovery Center, 17030 Bush Rd. in the Waterloo Recreation Area near Chelsea. Program limited to 15 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.

Lecture Series – The Great American Songbook: What Makes it Great? Special Stephen Sondheim Edition Part 2
2026-02-15 14:00 - 16:00 | kerr, 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 Two focuses on Sondheim’s own “Golden Age,” encompassing his work with director Hal Prince, including Company, A Little Night Music, Sweeney Todd, Merrily We Roll Along, and continuing with his collaborations with James Lapine (Sunday in the Park with George, Into the Woods). These works continue to stimulate, entertain, and… astonish!

Mardi Gras on Main
2026-02-15 18:00 - 20:30 | Conor O’Neill’s, 318 S Main St, Ann Arbor, M, 48104, United States
Get ready for a night of sizzling New Orleans vibes right on Main Street!
Enjoy dancing to lively jazz by The Alex Belhaj Crescent City Quartet, delicious food, and festive Mardi Gras cocktails and mocktails. Don’t miss our Second Line parade, where everyone can join in the fun!
Come celebrate in your Mardi Gras finest as we dance through the night!
Proceeds from this event support the Michigan Ovarian Cancer Alliance. For questions, please email info@mioca.org.

A2 New Tech Meetup
2026-02-17 17:30 - 19:30 | A2 New Tech / Ann Arbor SPARK, 330 E. Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
Welcome to A2 New Tech, an Ann Arbor-based meetup where emerging high-tech founders have the opportunity to present their ideas for community feedback! It’s one of the longest-running and best-attended tech startup events in the region.

A2 New Tech Meetup
2026-02-17 17:30 - 19:30 | Ann Arbor SPARK / A2 New Tech, 330 E. Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
Welcome to A2 New Tech, an Ann Arbor-based meetup where emerging high-tech founders have the opportunity to present their ideas for community feedback.

A2 New Tech Meetup
2026-02-17 17:30 - 19:30 | Ann Arbor SPARK / A2 New Tech, 330 E. Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

Women in Health Tech Meetup
2026-02-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Ann Arbor SPARK, 330 E. Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
Connect with fellow professionals in the health tech industry to share insights, network, and discuss the latest trends and innovations.

The Commercialization of Critical Care Technology
2026-02-19 10:00 - 11:30 | U-M Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, 4800 E. Huron River Dr., Ann Arbor, MI, United States
This lecture is part of a series focusing on advancements in biomedical research and technology, specifically discussing the commercialization of critical care technology.

Community Coffee Hour with State Sen. Sue Shink
2026-02-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Dexter District Library, 3255 Alpine Street, Dexter, MI, United States
Sen. Sue Shink invites members of the community to join her for a coffee hour on Thursday, Feb. 19, to discuss state and local issues.
This event provides an opportunity for residents to meet and speak with the Senator about the topics that matter most to them and their community while getting a firsthand update on legislation. The event is open to the public.

Google Sheets Tips & Tricks
2026-02-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Ypsilanti District Library, N/A, Virtual, MI, United States

Defying Gravity - Wicked Tribute Concert
2026-02-19 19:00 - 20:30 | The Encore Musical Theatre, 7714 Ann Arbor St., Dexter, M, 48130, United States
The Encore Musical Theatre Company presents DEFYING GRAVITY, a special tribute concert celebrating the soaring music of Wicked, alongside beloved selections from Stephen Schwartz’s other Broadway hits, Pippin and Godspell.
Directed by Geoff Packard and starring Chelsea Packard, who appeared in Wicked on Broadway, the concert highlights the powerful songs and storytelling that have made Schwartz’s work a cornerstone of modern musical theatre. Audiences can expect iconic anthems, heartfelt ballads, and the signature sound that has captivated theatre-goers for decades.

DEFYING GRAVITY
2026-02-19 19:00 - 20:30 | The Encore Musical Theatre, 7714 Ann Arbor St., Dexter, M, 48130, United States
DEFYING GRAVITY takes flight at The Encore Feb. 19-22, and with only four performances, tickets won’t last. Featuring music from WICKED, PIPPIN, GODSPELL and more, this tribute to composer Stephen Schwartz stars Chelsea Packard and Geoff Packard, both former WICKED Broadway performers! They are joined by Jason Briggs, and U-M seniors Vanessa Dominguez (Elsa in Frozen), and Lleyton Allen. A live band, Broadway voices, and an intimate setting where every note hits home.

KCH Melodies & Morsels: Italy Edition – An Evening of Italy’s Music & Culinary Culture with Zingerman’s Deli and Alla Boara
2026-02-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Kerrytown Concert House, 415 N Fourth Ave, Ann Arbor, M, 48104, United States
Experience the flavors and sounds of Italy in an unforgettable evening at Kerrytown Concert House! KCH Melodies & Morsels: Italy Edition pairs a curated tasting of Italian foods and wines from Ann Arbor favorite Zingerman’s Deli* with the critically acclaimed Italian folk music of Alla Boara. Unearthing forgotten treasures of Italian folk music, Alla Boara reimagines centuries-old traditions through a modern lens. Critically acclaimed by NPR and All About Jazz, this ensemble transforms timeless traditions into vivid, contemporary journeys that celebrate our shared humanity, as surprising, playful, and tender as the songs themselves. Featuring Amanda Powell’s captivating vocals and percussionist Anthony Taddeo’s (Oblivion Project) wildly imaginative arrangements, the storytelling and skilled performances of this group offer audiences a captivating journey through cultural heritage and universal human emotions.
*The tasting box from Zingerman’s Deli will contain dairy and gluten. Unfortunately, due to the specialty nature of this event, they will not be able to make accommodations for allergens.
