http://arborweb.com/ Ann Arbor online: news and reference community resource, with the area's best events calendar, Ann Arbor Observer City Guide, comprehensive information on housing, restaurants, government, education, and more, and free classified ads. en-us 2013 Ann Arbor Observer. All Rights Reserved. http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_130520.html#event185914 May. 24, 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m. -- May 24 & 25. Rising young midwestern stand-up comic known for his lazy vocal delivery and laid-back stage presence. Preceded by 2 opening acts. Alcohol is served. Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_130520.html#event185915 May. 25, 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m. -- May 24 & 25. Rising young midwestern stand-up comic known for his lazy vocal delivery and laid-back stage presence. Preceded by 2 opening acts. Alcohol is served. Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_130527.html#event189184 May. 30, 8 p.m. -- Performances by up to 12 aspiring area stand-up comics. Alcohol is served. Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_130527.html#event189786 May. 31, 8 & 10:30 p.m. -- May 31 & June 1. Popular Midwestern comic known for his self-deprecating autobiographical tales, many of them about his experiences growing up as an awkward middle child in a huge family. Preceded by 2 opening acts. Alcohol is served. Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_130527.html#event186679 Jun. 1, 5:45 p.m. -- Live broadcast of this beloved radio variety show hosted by writer, raconteur, and occasional singer Garrison Keillor. Heard by millions on public radio stations nationwide, A Prairie Home Companion began in 1974 as an old-fashioned radio smorgasbord of music, humor, and minidrama, complete with spo... Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art Music: Pop, Rock, Jazz, Blues, & Traditional Theater, Dance, & Opera http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_130527.html#event189787 Jun. 1, 8 & 10:30 p.m. -- May 31 & June 1. Popular Midwestern comic known for his self-deprecating autobiographical tales, many of them about his experiences growing up as an awkward middle child in a huge family. Preceded by 2 opening acts. Alcohol is served. Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_130527.html#event192375 Jun. 1, 8-9:30 p.m. -- Every Sat. A variety show with singers, fire breathers, and other performers TBA. Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art Theater, Dance, & Opera http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_130527.html#event188794 Jun. 2, 6 p.m. -- The Student Advocacy Center presents: "Telling Tales Out of School," a live storytelling fundraising event. Come and celebrate the art and craft of live storytelling, while supporting the Student Advocacy Center and its work ensuring our most vulnerable students stay in school and realize their righ... Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_130603.html#event192421 Jun. 4, 8-9:30 p.m. -- Every Tues. Performances by comics TBA. Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_130603.html#event189703 Jun. 6, 6:30-8 p.m. -- June 6, 13, 20, & 27 Performances by nationally touring stand-up comics. June 6: Norm Stulz. Veteran Detroit stand-up comic who specializes in funny tales about raising 3 kids and other aspects of family life. June 13: : Mike Green. This popular comic, winner of the 2004 Michigan Comedy Survivo... Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_130603.html#event189344 Jun. 6, 7-9 p.m. -- Local storytellers TBA present a program of personal stories and folk tales for adults and youth age 14 & up. Followed an informal storytelling circle open to audience members. Hosted by Ann Arbor Storytellers Guild member Laura Hayes. Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_130603.html#event189185 Jun. 6, 8 p.m. -- Performances by up to 12 aspiring area stand-up comics. Alcohol is served. Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_130603.html#event192444 Jun. 6, 8-9:30 p.m. -- Every Thurs. Sketch comedy by U-M students. Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_130603.html#event188168 Jun. 7, 8 & 10:30 p.m. -- June 7 & 8. Manic, wisecracking topical and observational humor by this 320-pound New York City-based monologist who likes to spar with his audience and regale it with visions of himself naked. Preceded by 2 opening acts. Alcohol is served. Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_130603.html#event192528 Jun. 7, 8-9:30 p.m. -- Every Fri. Improv comedy show, with skits based on audience suggestions. Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_130603.html#event188169 Jun. 8, 8 & 10:30 p.m. -- June 7 & 8. Manic, wisecracking topical and observational humor by this 320-pound New York City-based monologist who likes to spar with his audience and regale it with visions of himself naked. Preceded by 2 opening acts. Alcohol is served. Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_130603.html#event192376 Jun. 8, 8-9:30 p.m. -- Every Sat. A variety show with singers, fire breathers, and other performers TBA. Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art Theater, Dance, & Opera http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_130610.html#event192422 Jun. 11, 8-9:30 p.m. -- Every Tues. Performances by comics TBA. Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_130610.html#event189704 Jun. 13, 6:30-8 p.m. -- June 6, 13, 20, & 27 Performances by nationally touring stand-up comics. June 6: Norm Stulz. Veteran Detroit stand-up comic who specializes in funny tales about raising 3 kids and other aspects of family life. June 13: : Mike Green. This popular comic, winner of the 2004 Michigan Comedy Survivo... Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_130610.html#event189186 Jun. 13, 8 p.m. -- Performances by up to 12 aspiring area stand-up comics. Alcohol is served. Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_130610.html#event192445 Jun. 13, 8-9:30 p.m. -- Every Thurs. Sketch comedy by U-M students. Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_130610.html#event189807 Jun. 14, 8 & 10:30 p.m. -- June 14 & 15. A South Lyon native and EMU grad who now lives in L.A., Heffron specializes in observations about the indignities and absurdities of life from the point of view of children and parents. A frequent guest on network and cable TV shows, Heffron won the 2nd season of NBC's Last Comic S... Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_130610.html#event192529 Jun. 14, 8-9:30 p.m. -- Every Fri. Improv comedy show, with skits based on audience suggestions. Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_130610.html#event191911 Jun. 15, 5 p.m.-midnight -- Every Tues.–Sun., June 14–July 7. A beloved summer tradition continues this year on Ingalls Mall and features live music, followed at 10 p.m. (Sun. & Tues.–Thurs.) by free movies and at 11 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) by dancing to DJs. Also, a KidZone activity tent, "Body Masterpiece" face painting (... Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art Family & Kids' Stuff Festivals, Fairs, Shows, & Sales Films Food & Beverage Music: Pop, Rock, Jazz, Blues, & Traditional http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_130610.html#event189808 Jun. 15, 8 & 10:30 p.m. -- June 14 & 15. A South Lyon native and EMU grad who now lives in L.A., Heffron specializes in observations about the indignities and absurdities of life from the point of view of children and parents. A frequent guest on network and cable TV shows, Heffron won the 2nd season of NBC's Last Comic S... Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_130610.html#event192377 Jun. 15, 8-9:30 p.m. -- Every Sat. A variety show with singers, fire breathers, and other performers TBA. Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art Theater, Dance, & Opera http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_130617.html#event179098 Jun. 18, 7:30-9 p.m. -- See review. Monthly open mike storytelling competition sponsored by The Moth, the NYC-based nonprofit storytelling organization that also produces a weekly public radio show. Each month 10 storytellers are selected at random from among those who sign up to tell a 3-5 minute story on the monthly them... Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_130617.html#event192423 Jun. 18, 8-9:30 p.m. -- Every Tues. Performances by comics TBA. Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_130617.html#event192505 Jun. 20, 5 p.m.-midnight -- Every Tues.–Sun., June 14–July 7. A beloved summer tradition continues this year on Ingalls Mall and features live music, followed at 10 p.m. (Sun. & Tues.–Thurs.) by free movies and at 11 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) by dancing to DJs. Also, a KidZone activity tent, "Body Masterpiece" face painting (... Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art Family & Kids' Stuff Festivals, Fairs, Shows, & Sales Films Food & Beverage Music: Pop, Rock, Jazz, Blues, & Traditional Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation Theater, Dance, & Opera http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_130617.html#event189705 Jun. 20, 6:30-8 p.m. -- June 6, 13, 20, & 27 Performances by nationally touring stand-up comics. June 6: Norm Stulz. Veteran Detroit stand-up comic who specializes in funny tales about raising 3 kids and other aspects of family life. June 13: : Mike Green. This popular comic, winner of the 2004 Michigan Comedy Survivo... Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_130617.html#event189187 Jun. 20, 8 p.m. -- Performances by up to 12 aspiring area stand-up comics. Alcohol is served. Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_130617.html#event192446 Jun. 20, 8-9:30 p.m. -- Every Thurs. Sketch comedy by U-M students. Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_130617.html#event192506 Jun. 21, 5 p.m.-midnight -- Every Tues.–Sun., June 14–July 7. A beloved summer tradition continues this year on Ingalls Mall and features live music, followed at 10 p.m. (Sun. & Tues.–Thurs.) by free movies and at 11 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) by dancing to DJs. Also, a KidZone activity tent, "Body Masterpiece" face painting (... Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art Family & Kids' Stuff Festivals, Fairs, Shows, & Sales Food & Beverage Music: Pop, Rock, Jazz, Blues, & Traditional Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_130617.html#event188166 Jun. 21, 8 & 10:30 p.m. -- June 21 & 22. Ann Arbor debut of this veteran stand-up comic, a frequent guest on TV and syndicated radio who's known for his intense, rubber-faced onstage persona, consumed with wildly imaginative worries about the world and what it holds for him. Preceded by 2 opening acts. Alcohol is served.... Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_130617.html#event192530 Jun. 21, 8-9:30 p.m. -- Every Fri. Improv comedy show, with skits based on audience suggestions. Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_130617.html#event192507 Jun. 22, 5 p.m.-midnight -- Every Tues.–Sun., June 14–July 7. A beloved summer tradition continues this year on Ingalls Mall and features live music, followed at 10 p.m. (Sun. & Tues.–Thurs.) by free movies and at 11 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) by dancing to DJs. Also, a KidZone activity tent, "Body Masterpiece" face painting (... Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art Family & Kids' Stuff Festivals, Fairs, Shows, & Sales Food & Beverage Music: Pop, Rock, Jazz, Blues, & Traditional Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_130617.html#event188167 Jun. 22, 8 & 10:30 p.m. -- June 21 & 22. Ann Arbor debut of this veteran stand-up comic, a frequent guest on TV and syndicated radio who's known for his intense, rubber-faced onstage persona, consumed with wildly imaginative worries about the world and what it holds for him. Preceded by 2 opening acts. Alcohol is served.... Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_130617.html#event191181 Jun. 22, 8 p.m. -- June 22 & 23. Founded in 2002, this Montreal-based contemporary circus company is known for its dazzling, urban daredevilry that seamlessly fuses dance, circus arts, acrobatics, and theater. The troupe's name translates to "the seven fingers of the hand" and refers to its seven highly skilled fo... Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art Theater, Dance, & Opera http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_130617.html#event192378 Jun. 22, 8-9:30 p.m. -- Every Sat. A variety show with singers, fire breathers, and other performers TBA. Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art Theater, Dance, & Opera http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_130617.html#event191182 Jun. 23, 5 p.m. -- June 22 & 23. Founded in 2002, this Montreal-based contemporary circus company is known for its dazzling, urban daredevilry that seamlessly fuses dance, circus arts, acrobatics, and theater. The troupe's name translates to "the seven fingers of the hand" and refers to its seven highly skilled fo... Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art Theater, Dance, & Opera http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_130617.html#event192508 Jun. 23, 5 p.m.-midnight -- Every Tues.–Sun., June 14–July 7. A beloved summer tradition continues this year on Ingalls Mall and features live music, followed at 10 p.m. (Sun. & Tues.–Thurs.) by free movies and at 11 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) by dancing to DJs. Also, a KidZone activity tent, "Body Masterpiece" face painting (... Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art Family & Kids' Stuff Festivals, Fairs, Shows, & Sales Films Food & Beverage Music: Pop, Rock, Jazz, Blues, & Traditional Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_130624.html#event192509 Jun. 25, 5 p.m.-midnight -- Every Tues.–Sun., June 14–July 7. A beloved summer tradition continues this year on Ingalls Mall and features live music, followed at 10 p.m. (Sun. & Tues.–Thurs.) by free movies and at 11 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) by dancing to DJs. Also, a KidZone activity tent, "Body Masterpiece" face painting (... Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art Family & Kids' Stuff Festivals, Fairs, Shows, & Sales Films Food & Beverage Music: Pop, Rock, Jazz, Blues, & Traditional Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_130624.html#event192424 Jun. 25, 8-9:30 p.m. -- Every Tues. Performances by comics TBA. Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_130624.html#event192511 Jun. 27, 5 p.m.-midnight -- Every Tues.–Sun., June 14–July 7. A beloved summer tradition continues this year on Ingalls Mall and features live music, followed at 10 p.m. (Sun. & Tues.–Thurs.) by free movies and at 11 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) by dancing to DJs. Also, a KidZone activity tent, "Body Masterpiece" face painting (... Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art Family & Kids' Stuff Festivals, Fairs, Shows, & Sales Films Food & Beverage Music: Pop, Rock, Jazz, Blues, & Traditional Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_130624.html#event189706 Jun. 27, 6:30-8 p.m. -- June 6, 13, 20, & 27 Performances by nationally touring stand-up comics. June 6: Norm Stulz. Veteran Detroit stand-up comic who specializes in funny tales about raising 3 kids and other aspects of family life. June 13: : Mike Green. This popular comic, winner of the 2004 Michigan Comedy Survivo... Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_130624.html#event191728 Jun. 27, 6:45-9 p.m. -- Monthly storytelling competition among local business people, who tell stories drawn from their experiences as entrepreneurs. This month's theme: "Fear: The Time I Conquered It." Also, local pop-folk and pop-rock singer-songwriter Abigail Stauffer performs 30-minute sets to open the program and duri... Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_130624.html#event189188 Jun. 27, 8 p.m. -- Performances by up to 12 aspiring area stand-up comics. Alcohol is served. Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_130624.html#event192447 Jun. 27, 8-9:30 p.m. -- Every Thurs. Sketch comedy by U-M students. Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_130624.html#event192512 Jun. 28, 5 p.m.-midnight -- Every Tues.–Sun., June 14–July 7. A beloved summer tradition continues this year on Ingalls Mall and features live music, followed at 10 p.m. (Sun. & Tues.–Thurs.) by free movies and at 11 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) by dancing to DJs. Also, a KidZone activity tent, "Body Masterpiece" face painting (... Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art Family & Kids' Stuff Festivals, Fairs, Shows, & Sales Food & Beverage Music: Pop, Rock, Jazz, Blues, & Traditional http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_130624.html#event188173 Jun. 28, 8 & 10:30 p.m. -- June 28 & 29. This veteran Milwaukee-bred comic is an explosively animated performer who specializes in cartoonish tales of the myriad misfortunes that have beset him since he was abandoned as a young child by his biker parents. Alcohol is served. Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_130624.html#event192531 Jun. 28, 8-9:30 p.m. -- Every Fri. Improv comedy show, with skits based on audience suggestions. Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_130624.html#event192513 Jun. 29, 5 p.m.-midnight -- Every Tues.–Sun., June 14–July 7. A beloved summer tradition continues this year on Ingalls Mall and features live music, followed at 10 p.m. (Sun. & Tues.–Thurs.) by free movies and at 11 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) by dancing to DJs. Also, a KidZone activity tent, "Body Masterpiece" face painting (... Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art Family & Kids' Stuff Festivals, Fairs, Shows, & Sales Food & Beverage Music: Pop, Rock, Jazz, Blues, & Traditional Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_130624.html#event188172 Jun. 29, 8 & 10:30 p.m. -- June 28 & 29. This veteran Milwaukee-bred comic is an explosively animated performer who specializes in cartoonish tales of the myriad misfortunes that have beset him since he was abandoned as a young child by his biker parents. Alcohol is served. Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_130624.html#event191276 Jun. 29, 8 p.m. -- Live taping of this popular weekly NPR program-hosted by Michigan native Glynn Washington-whose raw, intimate, and musical brand of storytelling features a variety of people forced to make life-changing decisions in a matter of moments. Stories range from an American man who escaped from kidnappers ... Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_130624.html#event192379 Jun. 29, 8-9:30 p.m. -- Every Sat. A variety show with singers, fire breathers, and other performers TBA. Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art Theater, Dance, & Opera http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_130624.html#event191274 Jun. 30, 5 p.m. -- This live theatrical experience combines sci-fi radio drama with comic books to create a "live-action graphic novel" that features over 1,000 hand-drawn panels projected on a movie screen, three actors voicing dozens of characters, a Foley artist making sound effects, and a keyboardist performing an... Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art Family & Kids' Stuff Theater, Dance, & Opera http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_130624.html#event192514 Jun. 30, 5 p.m.-midnight -- Every Tues.–Sun., June 14–July 7. A beloved summer tradition continues this year on Ingalls Mall and features live music, followed at 10 p.m. (Sun. & Tues.–Thurs.) by free movies and at 11 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) by dancing to DJs. Also, a KidZone activity tent, "Body Masterpiece" face painting (... Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art Family & Kids' Stuff Festivals, Fairs, Shows, & Sales Films Food & Beverage Music: Pop, Rock, Jazz, Blues, & Traditional Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_130701.html#event189269 Jul. 4, 5 & 8 p.m. -- The Summer Festival's perennial July 4 tradition, this Washington, D.C.-based comedy troupe performs its trademark political and topical satire, fashioned by writing new lyrics, ranging from silly to bawdy, to familiar songs. The group also performs a few skits and "Lirty Dies" routines, a vaudevill... Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art Music: Pop, Rock, Jazz, Blues, & Traditional