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Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Ann Arbor. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of May.
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The D. Dan & Betty Kahn Health Care Pavilion at Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor earned LEED Platinum certification on May 19, making it the world’s largest healthcare building to achieve this rating under version 4 standards. The 695,000 sqft facility exceeds energy benchmarks by 20% and supports patient care. MLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Freshman pitcher Shane Brinham threw a complete game to shut out Ohio State 3-0 in a Big Ten Tournament elimination game on May 14 at Ray Fisher Stadium. The victory kept the Wolverines' season alive as they advanced to face Nebraska in the quarterfinals and boosted their NCAA hopes. MLive
- ➤ Michigan football received in-state commit Lundon Hampton from Grand Rapids Kenowa Hills on Thursday. He is the fourth local pick for the 2027 class and chose the Wolverines over offers from several Power Four programs, boosting a surge with eight pledges this month + plans to add more talent soon. MLive
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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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Family-Friendly Concert by Gratitude Steel Band
2-3 p.m. — Ann Arbor District Library — Free — Enjoy an interactive concert for all ages with vibrant steel pan music.
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