Check out our picks for the best in visual art, music, family fun, theater, film and more this week, and then vote on the event that interests you most.

• Tuesday, August 31 Christina Morales Hemenway Q&A: The former Ann Arborite and writer/director discusses her upcoming film, "Naked Angel," and fields questions about filmmaking. At Elmo's Hideaway, 220 South Main Street, at 7 p.m. | More info

• Tuesday, August 31 "Best of Friends": The Purple Rose Theatre Company presents a concert reading of a new comedy by Jeff Daniels, slated for its world premiere as the Purple Rose season opener in October. At the main branch of the Ann Arbor District Library, 343 South Fifth Avenue, at 6 p.m. | More info | AnnArbor.com story

• Tuesday, August 31 AnnArbor.com Book Talk: The latest in a monthly series of gatherings featuring community discussions about community-selected books, AnnArbor.com staff writer Jenn McKee moderates a talk about the non-fiction account of a black mother of five who died of cervical cancer in 1951, “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks,” by Rebecca Skloot. At AnnArbor.com community space, 301 East Liberty Street, at 7 p.m. | More info | AnnArbor.com story

• Tuesday, August 31 Steve Aoki: The founder of Dim Mak records (Bloc Party, The Kills, The Gossip) and DJ (known for remixes of artists from Michael Jackson to Chris Cornell) spins live at Necto, 516 East Liberty Street, at 8 p.m. | More info

• Wednesday, September 1 Chelsea Police & Fire Battle of the Badges Blood Drive: Join everyday heroes working to help save lives! At Chelsea District Library, 221 South Main Street, at noon. | More info

• Wednesday, September 1-Saturday, September 4 (continues through 9/30) "Breaking Traditions": Lynn Krawczyk curated a collection of 12"x12" art quilts that express the theme of "home," created by 73 artists from the US, Canada and Israel. At Two Twelve Arts Center, 212 West Michigan Avenue. | Dates and times

• Thursday, September 2 Gary Quackenbush: The acclaimed guitarist and leader of '60s/'70s band SRC plays happy hour at Live at PJ's, 102 South First Street, at 6:30 p.m. | More info

• Sunday, September 5 Dancing in the Streets: Ann Arbor Council for Traditional Music and Dance presents the annual festival of music and dance. In downtown Ann Arbor, around the corner of Main and Washington streets, at 2 p.m. | More info | AnnArbor.com story | AnnArbor.com photos of 2009 Dancing in the Streets

• Sunday, September 5 (continues through 9/11) Saline Community Fair: Parade, Miss Saline contest, tractor pool, demolition derby, pre-school special, Llama Show, animals, rides, games, food, and fun. At Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Road. | Dates and times