Ann Arbor Summer Festival announces ‘Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!’

Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me! is National Public Radio’s Peabody Award-winning comedy news quiz show. (photo courtesy: A2SF)

ANN ARBOR, MI — The Ann Arbor Summer Festival (A2SF) has announced an additional ticketed performance taking place in Hill Auditorium on August 31 at 7:30PM, Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me! as part of their 2023 season.

Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me! is National Public Radio’s Peabody Award-winning comedy news quiz show. Host Peter Sagal leads a rotating panel of comedians, writers, listener contestants, and celebrity guests through a rollicking review of the week’s news. Contestants vie for the most coveted prize in all of public radio: a custom-recorded greeting by any of our cast members for their voicemail.

TICKET INFORMATION
General Public Onsale: Friday, May 19
Michigan Radio & WEMU (89.1 FM) Member Presale: Tuesday, May 16 – Thursday, May 18
A2SF Donor Presale ($100 & up): Thursday, May 18

Tickets start at $30 plus fees. Learn more.

Media sponsors are Michigan Radio and WEMU.

Tickets are currently on sale for Renée Elise Goldsberry on June 15 and Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit with Peter One on June 25, both at Hill Auditorium. Tickets can be purchased at TICKETS.A2SF.ORG


A2SF also announced their full lineup of KidZone and Retreat series events on April 27.

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KIDZONE SERIES – 5PM Nightly

Kids and families love KidZone. This season A2SF expands storytelling events, including AADL, Booksweet, Black Men Read, and Jadein Black. Plus, our favorite community partners return featuring a multitude of engaging art and educational activities. The KidZone series is sponsored by C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital.

Full KidZone lineup:

Friday, June 9

Goldfish Swim School – Fish for Bubbles!

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Saturday, June 10

A2ZERO Week – City of Ann Arbor

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Sunday, June 11

C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital – Bandaid and Medical Materials Craft

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Tuesday & Friday, June 13 & 23

A2SF Storytime with Booksweet

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WednesdayJune 14

Zero-Waste Zone: U-M Campus of Sustainability

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Thursday, June 15

AADL – Storytime

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Friday, June 16

Juneteenth Cakewalk – Women of Color Taskforce

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Saturday, June 17

Storytime with Jadein Black

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Sunday, June 18

Discover the World of STEM!

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Tuesday, June 20

Riverside Arts Center – Exploring Our World & Beyond

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Wednesday, June 21

A2SO – Instrument Petting Zoo

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Thursday, June 22

Notebook-Making – Clonlara

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Saturday, June 24

A2SF Storytime with Booksweet featuring Black Men Read

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Sunday, June 25

Washtenaw Intermediate School District – Career Night

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RETREAT SERIES – 5:30PM Nightly

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Get your stretch, meditation, or groove on. A2SF is back every night for yoga, tai chi, Capoeira, Swing dancing, and other wellness classes taught by local experts on the Power Center lawn. Retreat and feel good.

Full Retreat lineup:

Friday, June 9

Fit2Live – Crossfit

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Saturday, June 10

SPENGA Ann Arbor

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Sunday, June 11

Ita Yoga – Slow Vinyasa Flow

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Tuesday, June 13

Bellydancing with Sheila May

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Wednesday, June 14

Ann Arbor Capoeira

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Thursday, June 15

MOVE/PLAY

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Friday, June 16

3N1 Fitness Revolution Hybrid HIIT Class

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Saturday, June 17

Nia Soulful Movement

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Sunday, June 18

Swing Dance with Louise Tamres

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Tuesday, June 20

Jazzercise

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Wednesday, June 21

World Dance Workout

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Thursday, June 22

The Barre Code – Full Body Workout

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Friday, June 23

Wu’s Tai Chi Chuan Academy – Wu Style Tai Chi

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Saturday, June 24

Marty Betts – Core & Power Yoga

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Sunday, June 25

Miraya Fit – Bombay Jam® with Mukta

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A2SF events are supported by a generous community of individuals, foundations, and businesses. O&W, Phire, the University of Michigan, and the City of Ann Arbor are the 2023 Title Sponsors.


Events at Top of the Park will take place between June 9 – June 25, 2023.

A2SF champions performing arts, outdoor entertainment, and community spirit. In addition to a nearly four-week festival each June that attracts a diverse audience of over 80,000 people and offers over 200 concerts, art exhibitions, kids activities, spectacle, and film screenings, A2SF presents compelling experiences throughout the year.

The mission of A2SF is to present a world-class celebration of arts and entertainment that enriches the cultural, economic, and social vitality of the region. A2SF was founded as a partnership between the University of Michigan and the City of Ann Arbor and produced its first season in 1984. For more information on all events, please visit the A2SF website at A2SF.ORG

Source: Ann Arbor Summer Festival (A2SF)


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