May 04 Saturday
Charles E. Boyk Law Offices are proud to offer our 16th annual Bikes for Kids Giveaway. To promote bicycle safety and recognize deserving children in the community, we are giving away 10 bikes to local children for the summer! To learn more and make a nomination visit our Bikes for Kids Giveaway page.
Schmaltz is a klezmer-funk band based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The six-piece ensemble draws inspiration from a number of genres to produce their energetic horn-forward sound. Brought together by band leader and Ashkenazi food enthusiast Ryan Schildcrout, Schmaltz brings a refreshing uniqueness to the beloved traditions of klezmer.
May 05 Sunday
We would love walk or run with you at our 2nd annual Mix 5k in Depot Town!Join us on May 5th at 9am for a fun event for all levels.Everyone gets a training plan and a Mix Shirt!Train smart and get started this week so you have weeks to prepare!Walkers are MOST welcome!The course is really fun. You'll run through Depot Town and Riverside Park and never cross any streets!One of our trainers, Susan will be hosting group walk/runs on Mondays at 6pm to help you have more fun during your training! You can sign up for these even if you don't do the 5k.
Dexter Community Orchestra premiers a piece by Dr. Evan Chambers in honor of Dexter's bicentennial AND a performance of Beethoven's 9th Symphony on the bicentennial of his beloved masterpiece.
Chambers: World Premiere of DCO Commissioned Work
Beethoven: Symphony no. 9featuring singers from the Ann Arbor Civic Chorus and the Dexter Community ChoirKaren TenBrink, director
May 06 Monday
Every Monday for 30+ years, the Zal Gaz has been home to Paul Keller and his Orchestra, who have been dazzling fans with their artistry, lively programs, and internationally renowned guest artists.
May 07 Tuesday
Join us May 7-9, 2024 for this virtual event, featuring live and on-demand sessions centered on ways to ignite change together using our Time, Talent, Treasure, Testimony, and Ties (also known as the 5Ts of Philanthropy)We Give Summit features 40+ incredible speakers including: Deepa Iyer, Sr. Director of Strategic Initiatives at Building Movement Project; Dan Pallotta, Activist, TED Speaker & Author of Uncharitable; and Baratunde Thurston, Writer, Activist, & Host of How to Citizen PodcastAll sessions are FREE. Donate $50 or more when registering and you’ll receive swag in the mail, including a copy of Infectious Generosity by TED’s Chris Anderson and a card game to help you activate the 5Ts (while supplies last!). Register today at https://WeGiveSummit.org
The Easy Street Jazz Band has played Dixieland jazz for over 50 years right here in Ann Arbor. Leader/trombonist Terry Kimura picks familiar tunes from the traditional jazz repertoire and blows the dust off some forgotten gems from Fats Waller, Jelly Roll Morton, Walter Donaldson, Hoagy Carmichael and other great composers from the early part of the 20th century. Kimura, Matt Collar (tr), Chris Tabaczynski (reeds) Pete Siers (percussion), Rod McDonald (guitar and banjo), Paul Keller (bass), and a guest pianist play great jazz for listening and dancing fun.