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.
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!
Saturday, June 10
A2ZERO Week – City of Ann Arbor
Sunday, June 11
C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital – Bandaid and Medical Materials Craft
Tuesday & Friday, June 13 & 23
A2SF Storytime with Booksweet
WednesdayJune 14
Zero-Waste Zone: U-M Campus of Sustainability
Thursday, June 15
AADL – Storytime
Friday, June 16
Juneteenth Cakewalk – Women of Color Taskforce
Saturday, June 17
Storytime with Jadein Black
Sunday, June 18
Discover the World of STEM!
Tuesday, June 20
Riverside Arts Center – Exploring Our World & Beyond
Wednesday, June 21
A2SO – Instrument Petting Zoo
Thursday, June 22
Notebook-Making – Clonlara
Saturday, June 24
A2SF Storytime with Booksweet featuring Black Men Read
Sunday, June 25
Washtenaw Intermediate School District – Career Night
RETREAT SERIES – 5:30PM Nightly
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
Saturday, June 10
SPENGA Ann Arbor
Sunday, June 11
Ita Yoga – Slow Vinyasa Flow
Tuesday, June 13
Bellydancing with Sheila May
Wednesday, June 14
Ann Arbor Capoeira
Thursday, June 15
MOVE/PLAY
Friday, June 16
3N1 Fitness Revolution Hybrid HIIT Class
Saturday, June 17
Nia Soulful Movement
Sunday, June 18
Swing Dance with Louise Tamres
Tuesday, June 20
Jazzercise
Wednesday, June 21
World Dance Workout
Thursday, June 22
The Barre Code – Full Body Workout
Friday, June 23
Wu’s Tai Chi Chuan Academy – Wu Style Tai Chi
Saturday, June 24
Marty Betts – Core & Power Yoga
Sunday, June 25
Miraya Fit – Bombay Jam® with Mukta
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)