Name: Silent Book Club at BrightWorks
Start: 2027-07-01
End: 2027-07-01

Michigan Travels, LLC is your tour operator for group travels and individualized excursions in Michigan and the Great Lakes region. They offer step-on and bilingual guides in Ann Arbor, individualized day trips and excursions in SE Michigan, and guided tours in Michigan.

They service groups of all sizes. Contact Michigan Travels for a FREE quote!

Michigan Travels

Offering in-town & out-of-town car service in the Ann Arbor Area for more than 25 years. Their convenient 24/7 car service is available in Ann Arbor, MI and the surrounding areas.

Get to the airport safely and on time. Airport Pickup is also available. Advance reservations are recommended.

A2 Area MetroRide

Takes pleasure in providing healthy, gourmet breakfast and lunch, using local purveyors and wholesome ingredients. Will customize menu items for any food allergies. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options also available.

Juicy Kitchen

North-African and Mediterranean food, from a Tunisian perspective, offering soups, salads, dips, appetizers and vegetarian and meat entrees, as well as specialty teas, coffee, and gelato.

All the dishes are made from scratch with produce from local farms and meat from an Eastern Market butcher, while Harissa's menu can change with the seasons. Event catering also available.

El Harissa Market Cafe

Live music by the area’s top entertainers. **Jazz at Weber’s Habitat** features live jazz every Fri. & Sat. 9–11 p.m.

Martinis, scotches, fine wines and food. 21 and over welcome. Summer outdoor terrace. Nightly sporting events on screen.

The Habitat Ultralounge at Weber's

An Ann Arbor favorite! Features traditional American foods: fresh fish, BBQ straight from the pit, Niman Ranch steaks, classic cocktails, amazing mac n’ cheese, and crab cakes. Great vegetarian and kids' choices too!

Zingerman's Roadhouse

Weber’s Restaurant has welcomed guests with its award-winning cuisine and friendly service since 1937. Guests can indulge in our famous prime rib or house made desserts. The ambient dining room features a relaxed upscale design perfect for entertaining clients or sharing a meal with family and friends. Follow up dinner with a nightcap at our attached Habitat Bar for a classic cocktail and live music on the weekends.

Weber's Restaurant

Popular west-side family dining for over 30 years. Open-space dining room with downtown and West Park murals. Featuring homemade breakfast and lunch specials.

Village Kitchen

Knight’s is more than just a restaurant; we are an integral part of the community. First opened in 1984 by Ray Knight, our restaurant has become an Ann Arbor fixture and a home away from home for so many of our customers.

As a traditional steakhouse, their steaks, prime rib, chicken, burgers and seafood are the main focus of the menu. They also serve an assortment of salads, sandwiches, and pastas. At Knight’s Steakhouse, quality and flavor are their secret ingredients.

You can also purchase prepackaged items, meats, poultry, and produce at [Knight's Markets](https://knightsrestaurants.com/knights-market):

KNIGHT'S MARKET - 420 Miller Avenue

KNIGHT'S SOUTHSIDE MARKET - 3660 Plaza Dr. Suite 5

Knight's Steakhouse

Restaurant and beer garden offering 70 beers on tap from around the world. Lunch and dinner options available featuring sandwiches, burgers, and pizza.

Arbor Brewing Company Session Room

Veterans Memorial Park is a 37-acre park that is one of the busiest recreation areas in the city. The park is named in honor of veterans of the United States military, commemorated by a memorial​ located at the southwest corner of the park.

Veterans Memorial Park contains five baseball/softball fields, a poo​l and ice arena​, the Ann Arbor Skatepark, tennis courts with tennis ball recycling bins​, rain gardens, a hill used for sledding in the winter, paved paths with winter maintenance​ and benches and picnic tables to relax and unwind.

Pickleball striping exists on one of the tennis courts. Please note, that this pickleball court requires you to bring your own net.

Veterans Memorial Pool and Ice Arena operates a pool in the summer and an ice arena in the winter.

The Ann Arbor Skatepark**,** a 30,000-foot world-class skating facility, is free and open to the public from 6 a.m.-10 p.m.

Veterans Memorial Park

The Veterans Memorial Park Ice Arena features a regulation-size rink of 85' x 200' with spectator seating for 3,000. Snack bar, coin-operated lockers, and storage units. Hockey and skating accessories available in the Pro Shop.

Veterans Memorial Park Ice Arena

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 an hour of silent reading followed by light socializing  
  
Looking for a relaxing way to unwind and connect with fellow book lovers? Join us for Silent Book Club at BrightWorks!  
  
Unlike a traditional book club, there's no assigned reading and no required discussion. Bring whatever you're currently reading, novels, nonfiction, ebooks, audiobooks, graphic novels, magazines, or textbooks. If you enjoy reading, you're welcome here.  
  
**Schedule**  
6:00–6:30 PM: Arrive, grab a drink or snack, get comfortable, and chat with fellow readers (optional).  
6:30–7:30 PM: Enjoy a quiet hour of uninterrupted reading.  
7:30–8:00 PM: Stay to socialize, exchange book recommendations, or simply keep reading.  
  
Whether you're an avid reader or just looking for a peaceful hour to disconnect, Silent Book Club offers a welcoming, low-pressure space to enjoy books in the company of others.  
  
Bring your own book and join us for an evening of quiet reading and community.

Silent Book Club at BrightWorks

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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