Happy weekend, Ann Arbor! In today’s happening-today edition: Splash pad delays, Ira Glass live, and Artini cocktail crawl + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Opening day still pending: Ann Arbor’s Bicentennial Park splash pad had no opening date as of Thursday. The city fixed minor issues and awaits county reinspection, promising water will flow and an opening soon -- read the full update.
Sustainable milestone recognized: Ann Arbor’s Sartorius Center of Excellence for Bioanalytics earned LEED v4 Gold for sustainable design and operations at the $100 million site, opened in 2024 and supporting biopharma instrument development -- see the LEED Gold details.
Project plans under review: Developer seeks Planning Commission approval to enlarge The Crescent next to Whole Foods on Ann Arbor’s south side, from 262 to 287 apartments in six stories and more surface parking -- check the apartment plans.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
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Tonight’s fresh catch: Monahan's Seafood is the Kerrytown move when you want truly fresh fish without a fuss. Pick a fillet from the case and they’ll cook it for lunch, grab Bernie’s chowder or fish and chips, then snag a ready-to-heat dinner so Future You says thanks.
Upgrade your pull list: Vault of Midnight turns browsing into a mini-adventure, with award-winning staff recs, a Book of the Month pick, and shelves of comics, manga, board games, and RPG goodies. Perfect for a midweek mood boost, plus they’ll special order the thing you’re hunting.
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04 — Our recommendations
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🥕 Ann Arbor Farmers Market @ Kerrytown | Saturday (6/20) at 7:00 AM – Skip the big-box blah and do your grocery run at the 106-year-old Ann Arbor Farmers Market, a producer-only spread with 125 Michigan vendors. Seasonal produce, pastured meats, fresh bread, cider, coffee, and handmade goods, plus the smug joy of mushrooms with actual backstories.
🛍 Miles-Garland-Vinewood Neighborhood Garage Sale @ Miles-Garland-Vinewood Area Neighborhood (Ypsilanti) | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Think you can resist a three-street treasure hunt? Miles, Garland, and Vinewood are clearing their closets for a neighborhood-wide garage sale, with maps of participating addresses floating around for the planners. Expect friendly haggling, nostalgic finds, and that casserole dish you swore vanished.
🎪 Ann Arbor Summer Festival @ Ingalls Mall | Saturday (6/20) at 5:00 PM – Ann Arbor Summer Festival is taking over the campus lawn with live performances, outdoor entertainment, and the people watching you secretly enjoy. Think Top of the Park vibes, good eats, interactive art, and plenty of room to park your lawn chair and your stress.
🎶 The Sounds of Japan @ Ann Arbor District Library | Saturday (6/20) at 6:00 PM – Part of Japan Week, this concert spotlights koto and shamisen, 13 strings, three strings, zero pretense, drifting from classic repertoire to new works. Sing along, clap like you mean it, then try the instruments, explore traditional crafts, and call it quality time well spent.
🍸 Artini Cocktail Crawl Fundraiser @ Downtown Ann Arbor | Saturday (6/20) at 6:00 PM – Patio weather calls for a downtown stroll and competitive sipping. At the 17th annual Artini, taste colorful cocktails and mocktails at Ann Arbor’s best spots, vote for your favorite, and feel smugly civic knowing it all supports art for everyone.
🎙 Ira Glass: Stories for a Saturday Night @ Power Center for the Performing Arts | Saturday (6/20) at 7:30 PM – Ira Glass is bringing his signature This American Life storytelling to the Ann Arbor Summer Festival, funny, tender, and sneakily profound. Yes, that Ira Glass. A Saturday night for people who carry NPR totes, love good yarns, and prefer goosebumps to noise.
🦖 Jurassic Adventure Picnic @ Stone Chalet Bed and Breakfast Inn and Event Center | Sunday (6/21) at 10:00 AM – Stone Chalet’s lawn is going full prehistoric for Father’s Day, with a Jurassic picnic meet and greet featuring towering dinos, baby raptors, and friendly guides. Bring a blanket, pack your own spread or spring for a basket, and let Dad finally out-roar the kids. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Ann Arbor report Weather forecastToday — High: 77°F — Low: 53°F — Precip: 32%
A chance of rain showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 9am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9am and 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. West wind 3 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. West northwest wind 2 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 76°F — Low: 56°F — Precip: 24%
A slight chance of rain showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. West southwest wind 1 to 5 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Rain showers before 11pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 80%. This house is wildThis unique Craftsman sanctuary pairs “Up North” charm with minutes-to-Ann Arbor convenience. Huge windows, custom renovations, and an open layout with cozy nooks create an airy, relaxed feel. Four bedrooms, including two en suites, a flexible reading room, finished walk-out lower level, two back decks, and a true grown-up treehouse make it stand out.
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