Name: The Business of Life Sciences
Start: 2026-09-29
End: 2026-09-29

Restaurant located inside of Kenginston Hotel. Featuring historical classics blended with the freshest ingredients. Dishes inspired from many different cuisines, while still creating delicious, approachable takes on American classics that comfort diners as they surprise them. Bar offering wide selection of hand-crafted cocktails, craft beers and wine.

FRIDAY FISH FRY

- $10 for 2 pieces
- $15 for 3 pieces
- Alaskan White Fish, Fries, Cole Slaw and Tartar Sauce.

Dine In or Take Out. Beginning at 4:30 pm until we run out. Every Friday.

Rel·ish

Specialties include a unique variety of pizzas, pastas and salads. All pizzas baked in hearth oven. Beer, liquor, and wine also available.

California Pizza Kitchen

Athleta designs the ultimate performance and lifestyle apparel for every woman and girl, from the weekend warrior to the committed yogini to the fiercely driven competitive athlete.

Athleta (Briarwood Mall)

Pinkberry is home to Swirly Goodness. Inspired by European gelaterias and yogurterias, Pinkberry's distinctive yogurt flavors are expertly crafted to complement its high quality, daily fresh cut fruit and dry toppings and offer an irresistibly tangy, incomparably refreshing taste so light it leaves you craving more.

Pinkberry

Briarwood Mall, the area's largest shopping area, located at I-94 and State Street, includes JC Penney, Macy's, Von Maur department stores in addition to several restaurants and over 130 specialty shops.

Briarwood Mall

The Olive Garden serves dishes inspired from the Chianti region of Tuscany, Italy in a home-like Italian setting. Extensive wine list & full bar, luscious desserts. Take out available. Large groups welcome.

Olive Garden

Extensive menu of authentic Korean and Japanese foods. plus full sushi bar. Korean barbecue and hot pot dishes cooked at the table. Full bar with Korean and Japanese liquors, beers, wines, and sakes.

Seoul Garden

Located on South State Street, Black Rock Bar & Grill offers a one-of-a-kind dining experience that blends culinary innovation with interactive fun. This award-winning steakhouse is known for its signature STEAK ON A STONE™ concept, where guests cook their own cuts of meat on a 755-degree volcanic sizzling rock, ensuring every bite is hot, juicy, and cooked to personal perfection.

Beyond the sizzling steaks, the menu features a diverse array of appetizers, fresh salads, handcrafted burgers, and unique entrées, making it a versatile spot for families, date nights, or group gatherings.

With a lively atmosphere and attentive service, Black Rock Bar & Grill is a standout destination for those seeking more than just a meal!

Black Rock Bar & Grill

Looking for the best pizza in Ann Arbor? Rejoice, you aficionados of all things pizza pie, the seemingly endless search is finally over. From thin crust to deep dish to gluten-free options and beyond, Cottage Inn has got you covered. Since 1948 they've offered the Ann Arbor community superior products using only the finest ingredients available. Not to mention, they're always listening to our customers in an effort to provide the best possible service around. The result? Decadent, delicious, delivery-ready gourmet pizza.

Cottage Inn - State St.

Inspired by flavors from 14 different countries! Serving award-winning rack of lamb, complimentary tapenade, and extra virgin olive oil from Greece. Professional service and vibrant atmosphere.

Mediterrano

24th Cheesecakerie offers some of the best cheesecake around town. It's locally made, with local ingredients. Some toppings include strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, caramel macchiato, and lemon. They also have vegan options!

24th Cheesecakerie

Zingerman's Bakehouse is an energetic group of dedicated bakers and food lovers committed to making and selling the best-tasting, traditionally made breads and pastries that they can imagine. They are real artisan bakers, which means that they use traditional methods and flavorful ingredients to make their bread and sweet stuff. The Bakehouse is a wholesale bakery for specialty food stores, cafes and restaurants in southeastern Michigan; a retail shop; and a baking school for home bakers. In the retail store, you can buy all of the baked goods, sandwiches and soups. You can also buy fresh candy bars made on-site by Zingerman's Candy Manufactory. Learn how to make their breads and pastries at BAKE!, Zingerman's facility for hands-on baking classes.

Zingerman's Bakehouse

The [Ann Arbor Sports Commission](https://www.annarbor.org/sports-commission/ "Ann Arbor Sports Commission") works diligently to improve the quality of life through sports for all of Washtenaw County. The [Ann Arbor area](https://www.annarbor.org/ "Ann Arbor area") attracts both sports enthusiasts and participants alike. Thanks to its [easy accessibility](https://www.annarbor.org/plan/getting-here-getting-around/ "easy accessibility"), [wide range of facilities](https://www.annarbor.org/sports-commission/facilities-venues/ "wide range of facilities") available and variety of [dining](https://www.annarbor.org/foodanddrink/ "dining") & [entertainment](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/ "entertainment") options, the Ann Arbor area is a favorite of sporting event organizations. The area has a rich sporting culture seeding in the history of two Division 1 athletic programs ([University of Michigan](https://www.annarbor.org/university-of-michigan/ "University of Michigan") and Eastern Michigan University) and several other small institutions. The Ann Arbor Sports was formed to attract amateur sporting events to the Ann Arbor region by assisting organizers every step of the way.

Ann Arbor is a dynamic mix of energy and charm—a bustling university town, a [foodie’s paradise](https://www.annarbor.org/foodanddrink/ "foodie's paradise"), and a cutting-edge tech hub, all wrapped in a [walkable downtown](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/downtown/ "walkable downtown") bursting with [world-class arts and culture](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/arts-culture/ "world-class arts and culture"). Located in Michigan’s southeast Lower Peninsula, Ann Arbor is the heartbeat of a vibrant network of [communities across Washtenaw County](https://www.annarbor.org/surrounding-destinations/ "communities across Washtenaw County"). With its creative spirit, diverse flavors, and unique neighborhoods, Ann Arbor shines as a exciting oasis.

Ann Arbor Sports Commission

From lab bench to market launch, this event explores the full spectrum of life sciences entrepreneurship. Connect with researchers, executives, and investors shaping health tech and bioinnovation in Washtenaw County. Panels and speakers will tackle funding gaps, regulatory challenges, and emerging opportunities facing life sciences companies today.  
  
A must-attend for life sciences professionals and innovators, the event also complements the following day’s MichBio Michigan Medical Device Summit, creating a unique opportunity to engage with industry leaders and deepen connections across Michigan’s life sciences ecosystem.

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Flat Water is a Big Bear Tournaments ice hockey tournament in Ann Arbor, Michigan, running October 2–4, 2026. Sanctioned by USA Hockey, the event welcomes 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U and 18U teams at B, A and AA levels. Each team is guaranteed four games, with the final game serving as a championship or consolation contest, and game periods vary by age division.

Big Bear Tournaments Flat Water - Ann Arbor, MI

Our Mission: To host youth hockey tournaments throughout North America that provide competitive divisions to teams of all skill levels and create the best tournament experience at an exceptional value.

Big Bear Tournaments

The 9th Annual 5K Domestic Violence Awareness Run/Walk is an in-person community event at Frog Island Park in Ypsilanti, Michigan, on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Participants can run or walk alongside friends and family while raising awareness and showing support for people affected by domestic violence. This approximately three-and-a-half-hour event offers a meaningful way for the community to come together in support of survivors.&#x20;

9th Annual 5K Domestic Violence Awareness Run/Walk

E-Race the Stigma with the Trinity Health Probility Ann Arbor Marathon! Supporting local mental health charities, participants run through the vibrant streets of downtown Ann Arbor, then wind their way through the panoramic University of Michigan campus. The marathon, half-marathon, and 10K courses also encompass stretches along the Huron River and Gallup Park and through Nichols Arboretum before returning to campus and downtown.

Probility Ann Arbor Marathon

The 2026 Women in Sports: ElevateHER Summit, presented by Michigan Athletics, brings together student-athletes, alumni, community members, coaches and attendees for an evening focused on opportunity, leadership and the future of women in sports. Held October 15 at Crisler Center, the event features networking with current and former student-athletes and coaches beginning at 5:30 p.m., followed by a panel at 6 p.m. with Michigan alumnae and prominent sports-industry leaders including Andrea Joyce, Kate Johnson, Estee Portnoy, Casey E. Taylor and Li Li Leung. The summit offers storytelling, professional development, networking and mentorship.

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