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Every Mon. Slow-paced ride, 15-35 miles, along dirt and gravel roads to Independence Lake and other low traffic destinations. 9 a.m. (Apr. & May) & 8 a.m. (June-Aug.), meet at 960 Forest Rd. off Country Club Dr., Barton Hills. Free. 663-5060.
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Every Mon. Drop-in social group for seniors age 55 & over. Every meeting includes a speaker, word game, craft, or activity. Also, Bible study and chair exercises. Followed by lunch (bring a bag lunch) and socializing. 10 a.m.-noon, Salvation Army, 100 Arbana. Free. 668-8353. [map]
Every Mon. & Thurs., June 18-Aug. 2. . For kids age 5 & under. 11 a.m., DDL lower level meeting room, 3255 Alpine, Dexter. Free. 426-4477. [map]
Every Mon., June 25-Aug. 6. Art activities for kids ages 6-12. 2 p.m., SDL, 555 N. Maple, Saline. Free. Preregistration required. 429-5450. [map]
Daily (except July 4) beginning July 1. Five different audiovisual planetarium shows. The Sky Tonight (11:30 a.m. Sat., 1:30 & 3:30 p.m. Sat. & Sun., and 11:30 & 3:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri.) is an exploration of the current night sky. The Little Star That Could (12:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri.) is about an average yellow star on a search for a planet of its own to warm who meets other stars on the way and learns about the Solar System. Larry Cat in Space (12:30 p.m. Sat.) is a playful cartoon about an inquisitive cat that learns more than it wanted to know about life in space when it stows away on a shuttle to be with its owner, a scientist on her way to the Moon. Sun, Earth, and Moon (2:30 p.m. Sat. in July) explores the reasons the constellations in the night sky change throughout the year and the moon changes its phase and place in the sky. MarsQuest (2:30 p.m. Sat. in Aug.), narrated by Star Trek star Patrick Stewart, is about the history of the Red Planet and the reasons for our interest in it. Two Small Pieces of Glass: The Amazing Telescope (2:30 Sun. in July) explores how telescopes work and what they can do. Light Years from Andromeda (2:30 Sun. in Aug.) is an audiovisual show narrated by Star Trek actor Michael Dorn that shows the changes that occurred on Earth during the 2.8 million years it took a light beam to travel from Andromeda.. Various times, Exhibit Museum, 1109 Geddes at North University. $5. 764–0478. [map]
Daily, except Thurs., through Oct. 31. A variety of local performers. Today: Local band Sons of Minerva. Noon-2 p.m., Liberty Plaza, E. Liberty at S. Division. Free. 665-8001.
Daily, except Thurs., through Oct. 31. A variety of local performers. Today: band TBA Noon-2 p.m., Liberty Plaza, E. Liberty at S. Division. Free. 665-8001.
All ages 6-17 invited to construct connected cars, buildings, and more with the library’s collection of these toys. Creations will go on display at the library. 3:30–4:30 p.m. (Apr. & May) & 2-3 p.m. (June-Aug.), CDL McKune Room, 221 S. Main, Chelsea. Free. 475–8732. [map]
Wes Anderson's 2012 unconventional comedy about a 1960s New England town that's turned upside down when a young boy and girl from the town run away together. Michigan Theater. Tickets $10 (children under 12, students with ID, seniors age 55 & older, & U.S. veterans, $8; MTF members, $7.50; films before 6 p.m., $7). 668-TIME, michtheater.org. [map]
(Colin Trevorrow, 2012). Comedy about 3 journalists who follow up on a classified ad for a time travel companion. Michigan Theater. Tickets $10 (children under 12, students with ID, seniors age 55 & older, & U.S. veterans, $8; MTF members, $7.50; films before 6 p.m., $7). 668-TIME, michtheater.org. [map]
Saline dance instructor Mary Jane Ormsby leads beginner and intermediate dancing to recorded oldies, Latin, and country music. Note: schedule may change. Check linedancewithmj.com for updates. 6-9 p.m., American Legion Hall, 320 W. Michigan, Saline. $7. 429-4840. [map]
Every Mon. Fast-, moderate-, and slow-paced training ride, 18-24 miles, along country roads west of town. 5 p.m. (Mar., Apr. & Oct.), 5:30 p.m. (May), & 6 p.m. (June-Sept.), meet at Pine Cross Ln. east off Parker Rd. (between Jackson & Liberty), Scio Twp. Free. 426-5116. [map]
Balanced View Video Meeting 7:00 p.m., immediately followed by a Clarity Call at 8:00 p.m. For more information about Great Freedom, visit www.greatfreedom.org Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth, 704 Airport Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI 48108. Donations accepted. Rob Michalowski at 734-255-0163. michalowski529@comcast.net www.interfaithspirit.org [map]
On Monday nights, when “Top of the Park” is closed, the Summer Festival hosts readings by local writers, journalists, and music aficionados who read excerpts from 33 1/3, a series of books about classic rock albums. Followed by DJs who spin music from the evening’s reading. Tonight: Fleming Artists founder Jim Fleming reads from Tony Tost’s essay on Johnny Cash’s American Recordings. With WCBN DJ Jerry Mack. 7-9 p.m., Arbor Brewing Company, 114 E. Washington. Free admission. 994-5999. [map]
Group members lead a tour of the Herb Knot Garden and discuss herb history and uses. 7 p.m., Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro. Free. 647-7600. [map]
Every Mon. Slow-paced “no-drop” ride, 12-18 miles, to Dexter, with a possible stop for ice cream. A good rise for beginners. Basic repair tips offered at 6:30 p.m. 7 p.m. sharp, 610 Brierwood Ct. (off Arborview east of Westwood from Dexter). Free. 945-4133. [map]
Every Mon. May 14-Sept. 3. All adults age 21 & older invited to join a volleyball game. All skill levels welcome. 7 p.m.-dark, Burns Park (just east of the picnic pavilion), corner of Wells & Baldwin. Free. 429-5024.
Every Mon. except May 28. Jigs, reels, and strathspeys. Usually with live music. All dances taught. 7:30-9:30 p.m., location TBA. $5. 395-7782, 769-1052, 426-0241.
Celebrated electric bass wizard who gained fame as a member of bluegrass fusion pioneer Bela Fleck’s Flecktones. His music spans a wide range of idioms, from jazz and progressive bluegrass to various shades of funk. 8 p.m., The Ark, 316 S. Main. Tickets $45 in advance at Herb David Guitar Studio, the Michigan Union Ticket Office (mutotix.com), and at the door. To charge by phone, call 763-TKTS. [map]
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