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Posted on Sun, Apr 29, 2012 : 5:58 a.m.

Happening today: Get on your bike and ride ... or sit back and sip a beer

By Ann Dwyer

BIKES

The "Annual Antique and Classic Bicycle Show" returns to the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds. 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The biggest, oldest and the best antique and classic bicycle show in the nation. This event is mostly indoors, so rain or shine the show is on. $3 admission (kids ages 10 and under get in free). The WFCG is at 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Road, Ann Arbor. 734-429-3145.

FUNDRAISER

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The British comedy "Reuniting the Rubins" is among the films being shown today as part of this week's Jewish Film Festival at the Michigan Theater.

Have fun and get some exercise at "Dawn Farm’s Third Annual Ride for Recovery." 8 a.m.-3 pm. On-site registration will open at 7:30 a.m. There will be bike rides from 5-100K; 5K and 10K walks/runs and a “fun walk” around the Farm. Registration includes "Fun Day at the Farm" for participants and their families. Enjoy hay rides, crafts, activities and hot food. $30. The Farm is at 6633 Stoney Creek Road, Ypsilanti. 734-485-8725. www.dawnfarm.org/events/ride-for-recovery

FOOD

Help support Ann Arbor’s Adopt a Park program at "Arbor Day" at Arbor Brewing Company. 11-1 a.m. ABC brewer Logan Schaedig has brewed a small batch of Tulsi Spruce Ale, and $1 from every spruce ale sold will be donated to Ann Arbors Adopt a Park program. No cover charge. 114 E. Washington St., Ann Arbor. 734-213-1393.

KIDS

There will be an "El Dia de Los Ninos Cultural Celebration" at the Ann Arbor District Library. 1:30-4:30 p.m. Spanish for "Children's Day," the day will include music, dancing, traditional treats and crafts. Free. The AADL is at 343 S. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor. 734-327-4200.

MUSIC

See the Ypsilanti Symphony Orchestra with violin virtuoso Gareth Johnson at Pease Auditorium on the EMU campus. 3:30 p.m. A rare treat: Sphinx Laureate Gareth Johnson will perform Tchaikovsky's D major Violin Concerto on a rare 1709 Stradivari, part of The Henry Ford’s collection. $14/ adults; $7.50/ students, seniors and children under 12. $9 per person group rate (for a group of four or more). Pease is at the intersection of College Place and West Cross St., Ypsilanti. 734-487-1849.

FILM

The "2012 Jewish Film Festival" starts at the Michigan Theater today and runs until Thursday. Today: 2 and 8 p.m. Monday-Wednesday: 1:30, 5 and 8 p.m. Thursday: 5 and 8 p.m. Films include, "An Article of Hope," "The Dybbuk," "Tony Curtis: Driven to Stardom" and more. Visit http://www.michtheater.org for a complete schedule or visit www.jccannarbor.org. $10 per screening. $80 for a festival pass for JCC members, $85 for non-members for all 13 films. The Michigan is at 603 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor. 734-668-8397.

MUSIC

See double threat Ronny Cox at the Green Wood Coffee House. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., music at 8 p.m. Cox is often ironically identified with the villains he has played in movies such as "Total Recall" and "Robocop," but he has been writing songs and telling stories for over four decades. His album "Songs With Repercussions," made it to the #1 spot of the Folk DJ list in the summer of 2009. $15. Green Wood is at 1001 Green Road Ann Arbor. 734-665-8558. www.ronnycox.com.

Comments

ffej440

Sun, Apr 29, 2012 : 4:51 p.m.

Take a bike ride in Pittsfield, our new paths lead to the parks and are fantastic. As an auto driver I wish every road was like Platt.

Polyjuce123

Sun, Apr 29, 2012 : 4:36 p.m.

Invest in your body...skip the beer and go for a bike ride!

garrisondyer

Sun, Apr 29, 2012 : 11:25 p.m.

Best option: Go for a ride then drain a few.