Name: BSR Salon Night and Open Mic
Start: 2026-10-28
End: 2026-10-28

Achilles is a family restaurant specializing in Greek authentic homemade food. Also serving American and Italian meals. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Achilles Diner

High quality Harazi Mocha. Premium Yemeni coffee beans. 100% organic. Socotra is named after the Socotra Island in Yemen.

Socotra Coffee House

Inspired by the local pubs that dot English country towns and urban neighborhoods, Monty’s Public House aims to be a center of community and fellowship. Whether you’re looking for a quick bite with the family, a place to watch the big game, or a cold pint with some friends, Monty’s has what you need. Good food, good friends, good laughs - Monty’s will be your second home.

Monty's Public House

Decode Ann Arbor offers 3 unique escape room adventures. These one-of-a-kind escape rooms transport you to worlds beyond your imagination, Open daily by reservation, Decode offers games for groups of any size.

**Around the World in 80 Days** is a multi-destination adventure at Decode Ann Arbor. Join your pilot MiLo on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to iconic destinations around the world. Will you make it back within 80 days and earn the title of a true adventurer?

**Trouble in Paradise** is an exciting small team adventure at Decode Ann Arbor. A strange phenomenon is causing items to disappear without a trace. Can you identify which item will vanish next and track this disturbance to its cosmic source?

**Decode’s Drive-In Adventure** offers a whole new way to puzzle from the comfort of your car in front of Decode Ann Arbor. Stella Polaris, the North Star, is missing! She left on a day trip, but hasn't returned. Can you work together to visit the various planets in her star system and help her find her way back?

Decode Ann Arbor Escape Room

Get to Know Sharon Hills Nature Preserve Located on the western edge of the rolling Sharon Short Hills, the Sharon Hills Nature Preserve was shaped by glacial activity thousands of years ago during the last major period of glaciation. The hills, made up of sandy and rocky glacial debris, are an end moraine in the Jackson interlobate region.

Prior to colonization, the site likely supported oak savanna habitat and wetlands. In the late 1920s it was logged and the site of a sand pit. There is also evidence of a former homestead. Because of poor, easily eroding soils, it was used for many years as grazing land for livestock. Most recently it was used and owned by University of Michigan professors David and Ellie Shappirio, John Allen, Edith Maynard, and Sally Allen for entomology. The group donated the land to Legacy Land Conservancy in 2000 at the completion of their insect research.

This 67-acre preserve now contains a range of habitats including remnant prairie, meadows, wetlands, and oak-hickory forest. It provides a refuge for many of the upland game bird species that call Michigan home, including the wild turkey, ruffed grouse, and ring-necked pheasant.

From the parking lot the outer loop, Tolen Trail, is a good mile hike with various trails leading off the exterior loop making 2.2 miles of trail in total. We suggest you take a copy of our trails map with you when you walk, as the winding trails and convoluted landforms can be confusing. This is the only Legacy preserve where horseback riding and falconry (with a permit) are allowed.

Parking – Look for the signs on the east side of the road and park in the grassy parking area just off Sharon Hollow Road.

Sharon Hills Nature Preserve

​The Cobblestone Farm house, completed in 1845, was originally a two-family home. Benajah Ticknor, a U.S. Naval surgeon, and Heman Ticknor, whig​ politician and farmer, shared occupancy of this classic revival structure with their families. Being restored and interpreted to reflect its mid-nineteenth century appearance, the sit​​e provides a view of past rural life in Washtenaw County. Today the site is administered through Parks and Recreation Services with support from the Cobblestone Farm Association.​​​

Cobblestone Farm Museum

Get to Know Lloyd and Mabel Johnson Preserve Prior to colonization, the land now known as Lloyd and Mabel Johnson Preserve was covered by oak-hickory forest and swamp. When Mabel (Lewis) and Lloyd Johnson purchased the land in 1940, a portion was cultivated as farmland. In 2007, their foundation–the Lloyd and Mabel Johnson Foundation–donated the land to Legacy Land Conservancy.

The 51 acres donated to Legacy included farmland, oak-hickory forest, and buttonbush swamp. In 2016, 15 of the 18 acres of farmland were converted into a restored prairie community. The remaining three acres were devoted to on-going projects managed through two community partnerships: one with Eastern Michigan University (EMU) and another with Project Grow.

Today, the buttonbush swamp remains nestled within the mature oak-hickory forest, the wetlands are an amphibian hotspot, and a diverse population of native grasses and wildflowers abound in the restored prairie. The Preserve adjoins Pittsfield Charter Township’s Lillie Park to the north, with an interconnected trail system for easy access to both areas.

**Parking –** Parking is available in a small parking lot near the cell phone tower.

Lloyd and Mabel Johnson Preserve

Buhr Park is a large 39 acre park in southeastern Ann Arbor, with many recreation amenities to offer.

The park contains softball diamonds, tennis courts with a tennis ball recycling bin, a playground, an outdoor Gaga Ball​ pit, rolling open fields, a sledding hill​, and picnic facilities with grills.

The park is home to the Buhr Park Outdoor Ice Arena and Pool​. Buhr is also home to the historic Cobblestone Farm and borders Allen Elementary School.​​

Buhr Park

Activities at Buhr Park Ice Arena include public ice skating, drop-in hockey and rental hours. The facility has a heated lobby, vending, restrooms and four separate locker rooms for hockey. Skate rentals available.

Buhr Park Outdoor Ice Arena

The pool features a six- lane, 25 yard pool with a deep well and a separate 0" depth entry children's wading pool with interactive play toys.

Buhr Park Pool

Nelson Meade County Farm Park provides an opportunity for the whole family to experience nature on the east side of Ann Arbor. This 127 acre park is a wonderful natural area with a series of trails, gardens, and a farm-themed playground that is a local favorite!

*Photos by Chris Ahern Photography.*

County Farm Park

Contemporary Italian eatery providing Neapolitan, wood-fired pizzas, plus small plates & gelato.

Bigalora Wood Fired Cucina

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

Join for a low-stakes night of short performances and discussion with fellow artists! Anyone who comes will have the option to sign up for a 10-minute slot to showcase an original performance (or at least an original take). At the end, we'll take time to discuss and lightly workshop pieces as desired by the artist(s).  
  
The event will take place on Wednesday, Octobe 28th at 7pm at Forge Theater Studio Space in Ann Arbor. RSVP recommended, but walk-ins accepted as long as space is available. Parking is available onsite in the strip mall parking lot. Masks are encouraged and we'll have a limited number available.  
  
The theme for this Salon Night is "Death and Other Beginnings." Interpret however works for you in line with our submission guidelines (shown in detail at the RSVP page).

BSR Salon Night and Open Mic

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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