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March 19, 2024
Ann Arbor Group Runs: Fleet Feet
Every Fri., Tues., & Wed. Runners of all abilities invited to join a run of 3–5 miles along varying routes from different Fleet Feet locations. Rain or shine. 8 a.m. (Fri.) & 6 p.m. (Wed.), 123 E. Liberty, (734) 769–5016. Also, 8 a.m. (Tues.), 5700 Jackson Rd., (734) 929–9022. Free.
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"Meditation Drop-In": U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program, 2401 Plymouth Rd. Weekly activities. Free (except as noted). Preregistration required for some events. For Zoom links see calendar at tinyurl.com/a2-turner-cal. (734) 998–9353, michmed.org/tswp, tswp.info@umich.edu.
Meditation Drop-In (Tues. 10–11:30 a.m. via Zoom), some meditation experience required.
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Mah-jongg: Pittsfield Township Senior Center
Pittsfield Township Senior Center, 701 W. Ellsworth. bit.ly/pittsfield-seniors. (734) 822–2120. Weekly events run Jan. 9–Mar. 31. Free (except as noted) in-person activities. Check meeting status before coming.
Mah-jongg (Mon. 1–3 p. m. & Tues. 10 a.m.–noon).
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“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
Every Tues.–Sun. (except Mar. 15 & 16). All age 6 & up invited into the museum’s Nature Lab and Micro Worlds Lab to use scientific tools and museum specimens to answer questions and solve problems. Schedule subject to change. 11 a.m.–3 p.m., U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478.
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“Positive for Whom? Addressing the Elephant in the Room”: U-M Ross Center for Positive Organizations Positive Links Speaker Series
University of St. Gallen (Switzerland) human resources management professor Antoinette Weibel discusses (via Zoom) the usefulness of “positive” values such as trust, compassion, etc., in the context of business organization. 11 a.m.–noon, for URL preregister at tinyurl.com/37fbsfm9. Free. (734) 615–5002.
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Playgroups for Babies: AADL
Every Mon.–Wed. & Fri. (different times). Fifteen minutes of stories, rhymes, and songs led by AADL staffers, followed by a short open play. For kids up to 24 months (with caregiver). No older siblings. Malletts Creek (Mon. 10:30 a.m.), Traverwood (Tues. 11 a.m.), Westgate (Wed. 10:30 a.m.), and Downtown (Fri. 10:30 a.m.). Free.
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Preschool Storytimes: AADL
Every Mon.–Fri. (different times). Half-hour program of stories and songs for kids ages 2–5 (with caregiver). Pittsfield (Mon. 10:30 a.m. & Thurs. 11 a.m.), Downtown (Tues. 11 a.m.), Malletts Creek (Tues. 11 a.m. & Wed. 10:30 a.m.), Traverwood (Thurs. 11 a.m.), and Westgate (Fri. 1 p.m.). Free.
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Caregiver Outing to Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra: Washtenaw Support Network for Caregivers (Silver Club Memory Programs; Jewish Family Services; Catholic Social Services)
Looking to take a break from the stress of caregiving and enjoy some live music? Join the Washtenaw Support Network for Caregivers for a relaxing, engaging orchestra concert at Hill Auditorium! WSNFC will cover the ticket cost for caregivers who attend, and provide transportation to and from the auditorium.
Free respite care is available for the person you care for. Pre-registration for this activity is required. Please contact washtenawcaregivers@umich.edu(link sends e-mail) or (734) 998-9352 to RSVP.
Hill Auditorium ,825 N University Ave. Free (registration required). weisarah@med.umich.edu http://michmed.org/washtenawcaregivers (734) 998-9352.Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
Carillon Concert Series: U-M School of Music
Every Mon.–Fri. (different locations). Performances by U-M carillon faculty and students. The carillons are open to visitors during the recitals; earplugs recommended. For a complete schedule see smtd.umich.edu/events. Noon, Burton Tower, 230 N. Ingalls & 1:20 p.m., Lurie Tower, 1230 Murfin, North Campus. Free. (734) 764–0583.
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Noon Lecture Series: U-M Center for Chinese Studies
Mar. 5, 19, & 26. Talks by visiting scholars. Sandwiches, cookies, & coffee served. Mar. 5: University of Chicago Divinity School Chinese studies professor Brook Ziporyn on “Repurposed Mythology versus Repurposed Divination: The Zhouyi and the Development of Chinese Philosophy.” Mar. 19: University of California–Irvine sociology professor Yang Su on “Deadly Decision in Beijing: Succession Politics, Protest Repression and the 1989 Tiananmen Massacre.” Mar. 26: University of Chicago Chinese art history professor Wu Hung on “Retelling the Story of Dunhuang Buddhist Art: A Spatial Approach.” Noon–1 p.m., 110 Weiser Hall, 500 Church. For livestream, preregister at ii.umich.edu/lrccs. Free. (734) 764–6308.
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Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center
U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program, 2401 Plymouth Rd. Weekly activities. Free (except as noted). Preregistration required for some events. For Zoom links see calendar at tinyurl.com/a2-turner-cal. (734) 998–9353, michmed.org/tswp, tswp.info@umich.edu.
Bridge (Tues. & Fri. 1–4 p.m. in person), call if interested.
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Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor City Club
Every Fri., Tues., & Thurs. All invited to play ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge (Fri. & Tues.) and a 499er game (Thurs.) for players with no more than 499 ACBL master points. 1–4 p.m. or so (arrive by 12:45 p.m.), City Club, 1830 Washtenaw Ave. $6 per person. If you plan to come without a partner, email ronmeade@comcast.net beforehand.
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Euchre: Pittsfield Township Senior Center
Pittsfield Township Senior Center, 701 W. Ellsworth. bit.ly/pittsfield-seniors. (734) 822–2120. Weekly events run Jan. 9–Mar. 31. Free (except as noted) in-person activities. Check meeting status before coming.
Euchre (Tues. 1–3 p.m.).
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Carillon Concert Series: U-M School of Music
Every Mon.–Fri. (different locations). Performances by U-M carillon faculty and students. The carillons are open to visitors during the recitals; earplugs recommended. For a complete schedule see smtd.umich.edu/events. Noon, Burton Tower, 230 N. Ingalls & 1:20 p.m., Lurie Tower, 1230 Murfin, North Campus. Free. (734) 764–0583.
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Easter Bunny: Briarwood Mall
Mar. 8–30 (2–7 p.m. Mon–Sat. & noon–6 p.m. Sun.). A chance to take photos ($40–$50) with the Easter Bunny. Mar. 10 is “Pet Photo Night” (5:45–8 p.m.) for 4-legged, leashed, friendly pets that weigh less than 60 lbs. A session for kids with special needs is held on Mar. 17, 10 a.m.–noon. To reserve an appointment see shopbriarwood.com. Free admission. (734) 769–9610.
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"Una Tertulia": U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program, 2401 Plymouth Rd. Weekly activities. Free (except as noted). Preregistration required for some events. For Zoom links see calendar at tinyurl.com/a2-turner-cal. (734) 998–9353, michmed.org/tswp, tswp.info@umich.edu.
Una Tertulia (Mar. 5 & 19, 3–5 p.m. in person) for native Spanish speakers.
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“Too Jewish or Not Jewish Enough: Ritual Objects and Avant-Garde Art at the Jewish Museum of New York”: U-M Center for Judaic Studies
Retired WSU art history professor Jeffrey Abt is joined by U-M Judaic studies professors Deborah Dash Moore and Richard Cohen to discuss his new book. 4–5 p.m., 2022 S. Thayer Bldg., 202 S. Thayer. Free. (734) 763–9047.
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“Ada Twist, Scientist, & Friends”: Theater Works U.S.A. (Michigan Theater Foundation Not Just For Kids Series)
Mar. 17 (2 p.m.). This professional touring children’s theater company presents a musical based on Andrea Beaty’s books, which spotlight the STEM curriculum (focusing on science, technology, engineering and math). Book by Lauren Gunderson, music by Bree Lowdermilk, and lyrics by Kait Kerrigan. Recommended for kids ages 5–10. Michigan Theater. $25 in advance at michtheater.org/njfk and at the door.
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“Craft & Drink with SCRAP Creative Reuse”: Bløm Meadworks
All invited to work on their own craft, with materials provided by SCRAP. Supplies include spring-themed craft-making materials this month. 6–8 p.m., Bløm, 100 S. Fourth Ave. $10–$15 (pay what you can), in advance at drinkblom.com/events or at the door. (734) 548–9729.
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“D&D Adventures”: Sylvan Factory
Every Tues. & Fri. All age 12 & up invited to play Dungeons & Dragons tabletop role-playing games. 6–9 p.m. (Fri.) & 6–10 p.m. (Tues.), Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium Blvd. $10. Preregistration recommended. info@sylvanfactory.com.
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“DIY Fantasy Map Making”: Ann Arbor District Library
Adults & teens invited to make a fantasy world map for a role-playing game. 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Pittsfield, 2359 Oak Valley. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“LEGO Letterpress”: AADL Downtown
Mar. 19 (6–7 p.m.). A chance for kids grade 3 & up to build a small design out of LEGOs and then make a print of it using the library’s letterpress presses.
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Drop-In Knitting: Spun
Every Sun.–Thurs. (different times). All invited to work on their knitting, crochet, weaving, and embroidery projects. 1–3 p.m. (Sun.) & 6–8 p.m. (Mon.–Thurs.), Spun, 401 N. Fourth Ave. Free. (734) 780–7867.
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Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company (AARC)
Every Sat., Mon., Tues., & Thurs. (different AARC locations). Runners of all abilities invited to join an advanced or beginner group run (Sat.), a 5K mapped route (Mon. & Thurs.), or an interval-based training run (Tues.). 7 a.m. (Sat.) & 6 p.m. (Tues.), AARC Downtown, 209 S. Ashley; 6 p.m. (Mon.), Corner Brewery, 720 Norris St., Ypsilanti; & 6 p.m. (Thurs.), AARC Colonnade, 901 W. Eisenhower. Free. annarborrunningcompany.com.
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“Authors in Chelsea”: Chelsea District Library
Talks by 3 award-winning writers of books for small children and middle grade students, Saadia Faruqi, Beth Vrabel, and K.A. Holt. Signings. 6:30–8:30 p.m., Washington Street Education Center, board rm., 500 Washington St., Chelsea. Free. chelseadistrictlibrary.org.
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“Coded to Kill”: Schuler Books
U-M Medical School dean Marschall Runge discusses his debut novel, a medical thriller about an artificial intelligence program, originally developed as a single nationwide storage system for medical records, that turns into a killing machine. 6:30 p.m., Schuler Books, 2513 Jackson Ave. Free; preregistration requested at schulerbooks.com/events-ann-arbor. (734) 662–0600.
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“Food Literacy for All”: U-M Sustainable Food Systems Initiative
Every Tues. (except Feb. 27), Jan. 23–Apr. 23. Virtual lecture series. Mar. 5: University of Texas anthropology professor Ashanté M. Reese on “How Nostalgia Shapes Food Stories from Deanwood to Sugarland.” Mar. 12: Food writer Reem Kassis on “Cuisine in Context: The History, Evolution, and Challenges of Palestinian Food.” Mar. 19: MSU Food, Society and Sustainability chair Jahi Chappell on “Agroecology and Food Security in Brazil.” Mar. 26: Earth-Bound Building (Brandywine, MD) founder Blain Snipstal on a topic TBA. 6:30–8 p.m., for URL, preregister at sites.lsa.umich.edu/sustainablefoodsystems/foodliteracyforall. Free.
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“Trivia with Terry!”: Argus Farm Stop
Mar. 5 & 19. All invited to form teams to answer wacky trivia questions from this longtime Aut Bar trivia night emcee. 6:30–8 p.m., Argus, 1200 Packard. Free; food & drink for sale. (734) 997–5448.
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Magic: The Gathering: Sylvan Factory
Every Mon.–Wed., Fri., & Sat. All invited to play various forms of the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering (MTG). Fri. (6:30–10 p.m.): Magic rotating draft. Cost varies. Sat. (6–10 p.m.): Commander Pods. For casual groups of 4 players. Free. Mon. (6:30–10 p.m.): Power Cards. $10. Tues. (6:30–10 p.m.): MTG Pauper. A fun and fast format for all skill levels. $5. Wed. (5–9 p.m.): Casual Commander. The most popular form of the game. Free. Wed. (6:30 p.m.): MTG Standard. Play with competitive tournament rules. $10. Various times, Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium. Various costs. info@sylvanfactory.com.
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Opening Celebration, 28th Annual Exhibition of Art by Michigan Prisoners: U-M Prison Creative Arts Project
This annual exhibit and sale of over 800 art works by incarcerated residents of 24 state correctional facilities (see Galleries) opens with talks TBA by U-M faculty and artists featured in previous exhibitions. Also, artist talks & workshops throughout the week (for a complete schedule see lsa.umich.edu/pcap), including a launch party (March 24, 1 p.m., Chrysler Center lobby, 2121 Bonisteel) for the Michigan Review of Prisoner Creative Writing, Volume 16, with readings by family and friends of the contributing authors. 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 5 p.m.), U-M North Campus, Duderstadt Gallery, 2281 Bonisteel Blvd., Free. (734) 995–5356.
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“72nd Annual Bands in Review”: Ann Arbor Public Schools
See 16 Saturday. Today: Performances by the Clague and Scarlett Middle School bands, and the Huron High School varsity, concert, and symphony bands. 7 p.m., Huron High School Meyers Auditorium, 2727 Fuller Rd.
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“Capture the Flag”: All Hands Active
Every Tues. All invited to try to solve a computer security problem (or series of problems). Led by AHA members. Beginners welcome. 7 p.m., for URL preregister at meetup.com/allhandsactive/events. Free; donations welcome. info@allhandsactive.org.
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“Sound & Silence”: Canterbury House
Every Tues. Regular gathering exploring contemplative music and silence, sometimes led by a guest artist. Mar. 12: Sophiyah E., a Detroit multisensory artist and sound healing practitioner. Mar. 19: Local percussionist Cameron Wilson, mezzo-soprano Sasha Gusikin, and Josh Chang weave an improvisational blend of drums, flute, electronics, and voice. Mar. 26: Detroit School of Arts orchestra director Maritza Figueroa-Garibay creates ambient electronic soundscapes using a modular synthesizer. 7 p.m., Canterbury House, 721 E. Huron St. Free, donations welcome. canterburyhouse.org/soundandsilence.
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“Sufi Chanting, Movement, & Meditations”: Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth
Every Tues. Talk (via Zoom) by Imam Kamau Ayubbi, a U-M Medicine chaplain. All ages welcome. 7–8 p.m., for URL see interfaithspirit.org. $5–$10 suggested donation. (734) 327–0270.
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Ann Arbor Camera Club
Mar. 5 & 19. Club members share their projected digital slides (Mar. 5) and prints (Mar. 19) on various topics, including this month's assignment, “Hallways.” Also, on Mar. 5, members submit a raw file and other members process it into a finished image for “Artists & Experts,” and on Mar. 19 members demonstrate photo editing through their own examples for “Before & After.” 7–9 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 1501 W. Liberty, rear entrance, 2nd fl. Masks optional unless Community Risk Level rises. Free. annarborcameraclub.org, a2camclub@gmail.com.
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Huron Valley Harmonizers Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society
Every Tues. All male and female singers invited to join weekly rehearsals. 7–8:45 p.m., Interfaith Center, 704 Airport Blvd. Free to visitors (annual dues for those who join). bit.ly/hvharmonizers. info@hvharmonizers.org, (734) 796–7467.
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Polka Jam Session: American Legion Hall
All accordion players and other musicians invited to play polkas and waltzes and other ethnic and old-time music. 7–9 p.m., American Legion Hall, 44 Wabash St. (south off Main St.), Milan. Free. (734) 529–3903.
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Tuesday English Country Dance: Ann Arbor Community of Traditional Music and Dance
Every Tues. Historical and traditional English dancing to live music. All dances taught and prompted; no partner or experience needed. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, nonslip shoes and your own water bottle. First-timers are asked to arrive at 6:45 p.m. 7–9:30 p.m., Concourse Hall, 4531 Concourse Dr. $8 (students, $4; kids age 13 & under with caregiver, free) suggested donation. aactmad.org/english-country, (734) 665–7704.
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Vernal Equinox Celebration: Michigan Friends Center
All invited for a multigenerational program of singing, storytelling, and discussion to celebrate the birth of spring with a bonfire (weather permitting). Bring a verse, story, song, or bit of seasonal lore to share. Dress for the weather, and bring a flashlight. Potluck at 5:30 p.m. 7–9 p.m., Michigan Friends Center, 7748 Clark Lake Rd. (off Waterloo Rd. west of M-52), Chelsea. Free. Preregistration requested at manager@mfcenter.org. mfcenter.org.
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Virtual Trivia Night: Ann Arbor Adventure Club
Every Tues. All invited to form teams of 4 or so persons to compete (via Zoom) in a family-friendly 2-round trivia contest. Solo competitors are matched up. 7 p.m., for URL email burrbarr7@hotmail.com. Free.
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Voices in Harmony
Every Tues. Female singers invited to join a rehearsal of this local 40-member a cappella barbershop harmony chorus. 7–9:30 p.m., UAW Local 898, 8975 Textile Rd., Ypsilanti. Free to visitors (dues for those who join). info@voicesinharmonychorus.org, (734) 765–3611.
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“Choral Cavalcade West”: Pioneer High School
Performances by the Slauson & Tappan Middle School and Pioneer High School choirs. 7:30 p.m., PHS Schreiber Auditorium, 601 W. Stadium. Free. (734) 994–2189, ext. 2.
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2nd Annual Funky Rivertown Fest: Roof Top Arts
Mar. 19–23. Five-day festival dedicated to original music. The program includes many Detroit Music Award winners and nominees playing across a variety of genres. Tonight: Contemplative lo-fi rock by the local band Cedar Bend, alternative pop-rock by Ypsilanti singer-songwriter Premium Rat, experimental art rock by the local sextet Cat Lung. 7:30–10:30 p.m. (Tues.-Fri.), 2-11 p.m. (Sat.), RAC, 76 N. Huron St., Ypsilanti. $20 (Sat., $30) per show; students & Ypsilanti residents with ID, $10 per show. Tickets available in advance at facebook.com/funkyrivertownfest and (if available) at the door. funkyrivertownfest@gmail.com.
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The Moth StorySLAM: Michigan Radio
Open mic storytelling competition sponsored by the Moth, the NYC-based nonprofit storytelling organization. Ten storytellers are selected at random from among those who sign up to tell a 3- to 5-minute story on the theme of “Obsession.” Stories are judged by a 3-person team recruited from the audience. Monthly winners compete in a semiannual GrandSLAM. Seating limited; arrive early. 7:30–9 p.m. (doors open and sign-up begins at 6:30 p.m.), The Blind Pig, 208 S. First. Tickets $15 general admission in advance only at themoth.org beginning 3 weeks before event. patricia@themoth.org.
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