calendar of events

happening Today: Ann Arbor will be 'Dancing in the Streets,' and 'Pan's Labryinth' brings magic to the Michigan Theater

By Ann Dwyer Production Asst.

Posted on Sun, Sep 2, 2012 : 5:11 a.m.

DANCE

Ann Arbor is going to show new students what this town is all about when we'll be "Dancing in the Streets." 2-6:30 p.m. There will be four areas featuring various genres of traditional music and dance, plus a children’s area. Participants will have opportunities to try swing, English country, Scottish country, contra, Cajun dancing and more. There will also be concerts for listeners, and an instrument petting zoo for children. Learn more at www.aactmad.org/dits/. Free. On Main and Washington streets, Ann Arbor.

GARDENING

The Annual Midwest Dahlia Conference Show will wrap up today at the Morris Lawrence Building, WCC. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. See and learn about one of the prettiest flowers in the garden. Open to the public. Free admission. WCC is at 4800 E. Huron River Dr., Ann Arbor. 734-973-3300.

FAIR

The Saline Community Fair continues through Monday at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds. This old-fashioned community fair features agricultural and craft exhibits, rides, and a variety of special events. For a complete schedule and admission costs, visit salinefair.org/. 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Road, Saline.

FILM

The Summer Classic Film Series will present "Pan's Labryinth" at the Michigan Theater. 1:30 p.m. There will be an encore screening on Tuesday at 7 p.m. Convinced by Pan that she is the lost princess of legend and that in order to return to her underground home she must complete a trio of life-threatening tasks, Ofelia sets out to reclaim her kingdom and return to her grieving father General admission: $10. Students, seniors: $8. Michigan Theater members: $7.50. The theater is at 603 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor. 734-668-8397.

Comment Now