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Ann Arbor
Wednesday, May 20th, 2026
Good morning, Ann Arbor. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Black Pearl at 302 S. Main St. expanded its dining hours on May 6 so that lunch is now served from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday; the upgrade added a new sushi kitchen + extra staff while offering favorites like fish tacos and lobster rolls at lower prices. MLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Michigan Theater will host 'Brains On Live: Your Brain Is Magic' at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 6 at 603 E. Liberty St. The interactive brain science show — from the award-winning podcast — uses live sketches, multimedia elements and audience participation, with limited VIP tickets for children. MLive
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ University of Michigan will ask its board in a May 21 Dearborn meeting to boost its short-term borrowing limit from $300M to $600M plus seek up to $750M in new revenue bonds to fund capital projects and refinance existing debt. MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A free symposium on community stewardship of archival collections takes place tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. at the Leinweber Computer Science and Information Building (2200 Hayward St.) in Ann Arbor and will include three panel discussions followed by a reception from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. MLive
- ➤ Washtenaw Community College froze in-district tuition at $99 per credit hour for the next academic year after a board meeting on April 28, and the college will lower online course fees to the same rate while voters decide on a 0.85-mill operating tax renewal at the Aug. 4 ballot. MLive
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Ann Arbor has received nearly $30M in tax incentives for a 20-story affordable housing project at 350 S. Fifth Ave that will offer 330 income-restricted units, retail space, & a new bus lane. The Ann Arbor Housing Commission & Related Midwest will break ground soon. MLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Michigan basketball offered high school sophomore guard Josh Lowery a scholarship on Monday after he impressed at USA Basketball minicamp in Indianapolis. Rated No. 14 in the 2028 class, Lowery (playing for Compton Magic) strengthens a program that already signed six players for 2026. MLive
- ➤ MLive invites fans to vote for Michigan’s top junior girls lacrosse player as 35 candidates vie for the title — the poll closes at 11:59 p.m. Sunday, May 24, and nominations can be sent by Thursday, May 21. MLive
- ➤ Darius Johnson joined the Wolverines' 2027 class as the first commit from California on Monday. The four-star cornerback fills a position of need — he decided on Michigan after a spring visit to Ann Arbor. MLive
- ➤ Recruiting insider Brice Marich on the Wolverine Confidential podcast stressed that Michigan football must blend high school recruiting with transfers to succeed (as in its 2023 championship season) and manage high NIL demands (steering roster changes) as it builds a competitive team. MLive
- ➤ Several leading girls soccer players in the Catholic League are set to compete in the MHSAA tournament as district rounds begin this week; standout talent from Ann Arbor Greenhills and Gabriel Richard could propel their teams forward. MLive
- ➤ Defending Michigan Wolverines will tour Europe from Aug. 21 to Aug. 29, playing three exhibition games in Lithuania and Croatia and engaging in team-building sessions. The trip is funded by private supporters through University of Michigan Athletic Development & includes 10 extra preseason practices under NCAA rules. All About Ann Arbor
- ➤ Dexter senior Raiden Kipfmiller was named Michigan’s top senior girls track athlete after securing nearly 90% of the votes by winning seven pole vault events this season. She vaulted 12 feet to defeat competitors Gabrielle Hufnagel and Fiona Kane. MLive
- ➤ Ann Arbor-area softball players are set to compete in the state tournament from Thursday, May 28 to Saturday, May 30 as 25 standout athletes, including top performers from Chelsea, Ypsilanti Lincoln, Saline, and Dexter, vie for deeper postseason success. Fans can watch promising talent as teams aim for championship progress. MLive
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Suzy Bogguss Concert
8-11 PM — The Ark — $46.50 — Enjoy classic country hits and new Americana tunes from a beloved artist.
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Open Mic Wednesday with Annie Bacon & Forrest Hejkal
7-10 p.m. — North Star Lounge — $5 cover — Showcase your talent in a supportive creative community atmosphere.
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Dave & Kristi Concert
8-11 p.m. — The Ark — $29.00 — Enjoy a unique musical pairing of garage rock and harmony from celebrated artists Dave and Kristi.
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Mike Massé Live Concert
8-11 p.m. — The Ark — $35.00 — Experience the epic acoustic classic rock of YouTube star Mike Massé with renditions loved by legends.
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River Rescue Training Course
11 AM – 4 PM — Ann Arbor, Michigan — $100 (credit for future classes if needed) — Master essential kayak safety skills to ensure a safe paddling experience on moving water.
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River Rescue 2 Training Course
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Ann Arbor, Michigan — $150.00 — Expand your river safety skills with immersive training in kayak recovery and swimmer rescues.
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Blind Pig Comedy Night
8 PM — Blind Pig — Tickets starting at $2.50 — Enjoy a night of laughter with local comedians in a vibrant venue.
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Rachel Baiman & Philip Bowen Concert
8-11 p.m. — The Ark — $29.00 — Experience the soulful sounds of Nashville's Rachel Baiman and Appalachian roots of Philip Bowen in an intimate setting.
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Chris Smither Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — The Ark — $40.00 — Experience a captivating evening of traditional folk music with Chris Smither's unique guitar sound.
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Jane Siberry Concert
8-11 p.m. — The Ark — $40.00 — Experience the ethereal voice and poetic lyrics of Jane Siberry live in Ann Arbor.
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