Celebrations in Ann Arbor worth going out for.

The calendar here lives and dies by the university term, and I plan around it the way everyone else does.

I keep track of celebrations in Ann Arbor and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Two James Spirits Dinner & Show with Evening Star

Two James Spirits Dinner & Show with Evening Star One-time only

Thu, Sep 10 · 6:00 PM

Old Fourth Ward • $$

Jazz dinner & craft cocktails

Rick Roe Trio

Rick Roe Trio One-time only

Thu, Oct 8 · 7:00 PM

Old Fourth Ward • $$

Upscale jazz & fine dining

Blue LLama Jazz Club and Restaurant

Blue LLama Jazz Club and Restaurant

Old Fourth Ward • $$

jazz club & upscale dining

Sava's

Sava's

Old Fourth Ward • $$

versatile dining on State

The Chop House Ann Arbor

The Chop House Ann Arbor

Old Fourth Ward

upscale steakhouse & cigar lounge

Real Seafood Company Ann Arbor

Real Seafood Company Ann Arbor

Old Fourth Ward • $$$

Fresh seafood & cozy vibes

The West End Grill

The West End Grill

Old Fourth Ward • $$$

Intimate steaks & seafood

Isalita Cantina Mexicana

Isalita Cantina Mexicana

Old Fourth Ward • $$

Elevated Mexican date spot

Mediterrano

Mediterrano

Cranbrook • $$

Cozy mediterranean dining

Taste Kitchen

Taste Kitchen

Old Fourth Ward • $$$

Vietnamese-french fusion dining

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eat | kerrytown

eat | kerrytown Great Terrace

Old Fourth Ward

Queer-owned brunch café

Peridot

Peridot

Old Fourth Ward • $$

Vietnamese flavors, craft cocktails

DeAngelis Cantina del Vino Winery

DeAngelis Cantina del Vino Winery

Ann Arbor

Natural wines & warm hospitality

Suite 103

Suite 103

Dicken

1920s speakeasy cocktails

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Frequently asked questions

How are these celebrations in Ann Arbor chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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