Whether you are looking for family activities, enrichment, wellness or just a reason to unwind, this week is loaded with things to do keep you entertained.
Take a look at the activities from our community calendar. Enjoy the rest of your week!
Color & Coffee - Paint With Me
What: Explore watercolor, acrylic, pencil drawing and more with Micaila Horning.
When: Thursday, April 19th at 12 noon.
Where: Carrigan Cafe, 101 S Ann Arbor St, Saline MI
Why: Take a lunch break and have fun with art while enjoying a coffee!
Cost: $5 for supplies
Community Reiki Meditation
What: A relaxing and healing meditation small group session that is open to all levels.
When: Thursday, April 19th at 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Where: Center for Innovation and Education, 400 W. Russell St., Saline, MI
Why: Reiki is a Japanese technique used for relaxation, healing and stress reduction. No experience is necessary. Find out more at www.MainstreamReiki.com
Cost: Free
SHS Wind Ensemble & New Horizons Band Collaboration Concert
What: The Saline High School Wind Ensemble and Saline New Horizons Band will perform.
When: Thursday, April 19th at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Saline High School - Ellen A. Ewing Auditorium, 1300 Campus Pkwy. Saline, MI
Why: This concert will feature the music of Bernstein, Sousa, Gabrieli, Rossini, Vaughan Williams and more. Clarinet soloist, Ryan King, will also perform.
Cost: Free
Into The Woods
What: Concordia University’s Into The Woods
When: Thursday thru Saturday, April 19-21 at 8 p.m.; Sunday, April 22nd at 2 p.m.
Where: Concordia University Kreft Center for the Arts, 4090 Geddes Road Ann Arbor 48105
Why: Into the Woods is a modern retelling of several fairy tales, including the dangers and opportunities the characters face as they journey through this ever changing forest. Recommended for ages 14+.
Cost: $8-$14 tickets. Call 734-995-7537 to reserve.
Sporcle Live Trivia at Salt Springs Brewery
What: Sporcle Live Trivia
When: Thursday, April 19th at 7:30 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.
Where: Salt Springs Brewery, 117 S. Ann Arbor St., Saline, MI
Why: It’s free to play and winners receive great gift cards.
Cost: Free
Brecon Night Dinner
What: A dinner celebrating visitors from Saline’s sister city, Brecon, Wales.
When: Friday, April 21st at 6 p.m.
Where: Saline American Legion, 320 W. Michigan Ave, Saline, MI
Why: A hearty dinner, celebrating over 50 years of exchange visits with Saline’s sister city, Brecon, Wales.
Cost: $20 per person. Call 734-429-4063 to make a reservation.
Tarot Readings With Tarot Jane
What: 10 minute Tarot Card Reading with Jane Pierce.
When: Friday, April 20th at 6 p.m.
Where: McPherson Local, 105 N. Ann Arbor St
Why: Jane Pierce is a Psychic Counselor and Professional Tarot Card Reader and will be doing personal readings.
Cost: $20. Call to reserve 734-237-7509.
SHS Drama Club Presents The Children’s Hour
What: The Children’s Hour
When: Friday & Saturday, April 20-21st at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Saline High School - Blackbox Theater, 1300 Campus Pkwy. Saline, MI
Why: Directed by Lindsey Zinbarg and written by Lillian Hellman, this drama is set in an all-girls boarding school run by two women. An angry student runs away from the school, and to avoid being sent back, tells her grandmother that the two headmistresses are having a lesbian affair.
Cost: $7
Live Music - Russ Martin
What: Live Music - Russ Martin
When: Friday, April 20th at 9 p.m.
Where: Bridgewater Bank Tavern & Restaurant, 8452 Boettner Rd, Saline MI
Why: Who doesn’t enjoy live music?
Cost: No Cover
Jazzercize Open House, 30 Year Anniversary
What: Join a free, 30 minute dance class to celebrate Jazzercize’s 30 Year Anniversary.
When: Saturday, April 21st at 7 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Where: 1211 N Industrial Dr, Saline, MI
Why: Mark your calendar and make sure to join us! Everyone is welcome and make sure to dress to exercise!
Cost: Free
Military Rifle Match
What: Military Rifle Match
When: Saturday, April 21st at 9 a.m.
Where: Tri-County Sportsmen's League, 8640 Moon Road
Why: Open to the public, the match will begin with a safety briefing, followed by a the course of fire, which will be 5 rounds slow fire in the prone position for sight-in.
Cost: For more information contact Mark Smokowicz, 734-276-2514
Saline Indoor Farmer’s Market
What: Saline Indoor Farmer’s Market
When: Saturday, April 21st at 9 a.m. to 12 noon
Where: Liberty School Auditorium, 7265 N Ann Arbor St, Saline, MI 48176
Why: A one-stop shop for local produce, baked goods, meats, cheese, eggs, honey, chocolates candles, jewelry and crafts.
Cost: Varies
Señor Wooly Concert
What: Spanish music concert for kids & teens
When: Saturday, April 21st at 10:50 a.m.-11:20am (K-5th with parents) and 11:25 a.m.-11:50 a.m. (6th - High School)
Where: Saline High School - Ellen A. Ewing Auditorium, 1300 Campus Pkwy. Saline, MI
Why: Known for video hits, such as Billy la Bufanda and ¿Puedo ir al baño?, James Wooldridge aims to create funny, creative, and absurd stories with unexpected twists to draw kids, tweens and teens into enjoying Spanish. Visit https://youtu.be/dBTGxLc-lv0 to watch Billy la Bufanda.
Cost: Free
Ebony Road Players Present: The Meeting
What: Ebony Road Players will present two scenes from Jeff Stetson's acclaimed play The Meeting.
When: Saturday, April 21st at 2 p.m.
Where: Liberty School Auditorium, 7265 N Ann Arbor St, Saline, MI
Why: The Meeting depicts the supposed meeting of two of the most important men of modern times: Malcolm X and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Cost: Free
Karaoke at Bridgewater Bank Tavern & Restaurant
What: Karaoke
When: Saturday, April 21st at 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Where: Bridgewater Bank Tavern & Restaurant, 8452 Boettner Rd, Saline MI
Why: Enjoy a night singing some of your favorite tunes!
Cost: No Cover
Sporcle Live Trivia at Oscar’s Sports & Grill
What: Sporcle Live Trivia
When: Saturday, April 21st at 8 p.m. & 9 p.m.
Where: Oscar’s Sports & Grill, 6877 State Rd, Saline
Why: It’s free to play and winners receive great gift cards.
Cost: Free
Ann Arbor Antiques Market & Appraisal Fair
What: Ann Arbor Antiques Market & Appraisal Fair
When: Saturday, April 21 at 8 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 22 at 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor Saline Road
Why: 100 + vendors, carrying vintage home decor, antiques, collectibles, architectural salvage, vintage clothing/jewelry, primitives, and much more. And, attendees can bring along a single item to have appraised for FREE!
Cost: $6
Rock Art With Stacey Harper
What: Rock Art with Stacey Harper
When: Sunday, April 22 at 2 p.m.
Where: Saline District Library, 555 N. Maple Rd., Saline, MI
Why: Paint sugar skulls, mandalas and more on a small scale using found rocks as your canvas. Salt Valley Arts instructor Stacey Harper will guide you through the process of making simple pointillism type designs with oil based markers.
Cost: Free, but registration required. Register online at salinelibrary.org or call 734-429-5450