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December 10, 2024
Ann Arbor Group Runs: Fleet Feet
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Every Sun., Tues., & Wed. (except Dec. 24, 25, & 31). 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. (Sun.) & 7 a.m. (Tues.), Dozer Coffee, 112 Jackson Pl., and 7 p.m. (Wed.), Fleet Feet, 123 E. Liberty. Free. (734) 929–9022 (Sun. & Tues.) & (734) 769–5016 (Wed.). fleetfeet.com.
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“Sunrise Nature Hike”: Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission
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Naturalist Elle Bogle leads a walk to explore the wooded ridges, diverse mix of habitats, and extensive trail system of Park Lyndon South, one of Washtenaw County’s loveliest natural areas. Wear proper winter gear and bring binoculars if you have them. 8:30–10:30 a.m., Park Lyndon South, 18801 North Territorial, Chelsea. Free. Preregistration required at parksonline.ewashtenaw.org (#821009). Email boglee@washtenaw.org with questions.
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“Ann Arbor and Dexter Bicentennials: Two Cities Bound by History and Circumstance”: U-M Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Alfred Gourdji Distinguished Lecture Series
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Talk by retiring longtime Marquee Arts (formerly Michigan Theater Foundation) executive director Russ Collins. Fourth in a series of 4 monthly lectures. 10–11:30 a.m., Washtenaw Community College Towsley Auditorium (Morris Lawrence Bldg.), 4800 E. Huron River Dr. Preregistration required at olli-umich.org. $75 (members, $40) for the 4-lecture series. $12 per lecture for members. Membership, $35 a year. (734) 998–9351.
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Meditation: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
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Activities: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program, 2401 Plymouth Rd. Weekly activities. Free (except as noted). Preregistration required for some events at michmed.org/tswp. (734) 998–9353, tswp.info@umich.edu.
Meditation (Tues. 10–11:30 a.m.), online.
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Senior Talks & Activities: Pittsfield Township Community Center
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701 W. Ellsworth. Senior-focused activities. Free. Preregistration required at (734) 822–2120, recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov.
“3D Landscape” (Dec. 3 & 10, 10–11:30 a.m.), make a hands-on landscape using paint and natural materials, $35 ($30 residents).
“Detroit Opera Concert” (Dec. 5, 2–3 p.m.) Holiday music sung by Detroit Opera members TBA. Free, preregistration required.
“Holiday Bingo” (Dec. 11, 1–3 p.m.).
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“Tummy Time”: AADL Westgate
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Every Tues., except Dec. 24 (10:30–11:30 a.m.): “Tummy Time”: AADL Westgate. New and expecting parents encouraged to bring their babies and discuss new baby experiences.
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Playgroups for Babies: AADL
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Every Mon.–Wed. & Fri. (different times): Fifteen minutes of stories, rhymes, and songs led by AADL staffers, followed by a short open playtime. For kids up to 24 months (with caregiver). No older siblings.
Malletts Creek (Mon. 10:30 a.m.)
Traverwood (Tues. 11 a.m., except Dec. 24)
Westgate (Wed. 10:30 a.m., except Dec. 25)
Downtown (Fri. 10:30 a.m.)
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Preschool Storytimes: AADL
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Every Mon.–Fri. (different times): Preschool Storytimes: AADL. 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., except Dec. 24)
Malletts Creek (Tues. 11 a.m., except Dec. 24, & Wed. 10:30 a.m., except Dec. 25)
Traverwood (Thurs. 11 a.m.)
Westgate (Fri. 1 p.m.)
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Santa: Briarwood Mall
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Daily Nov. 21–Dec. 24, except Nov. 28. (most days, 11 a.m.–8 p.m.; see website): All kids invited to sit with Santa; photos available for purchase. Note: Santa takes a break 3–4 p.m. Also, a Santa Arrival Parade (Nov. 21, 6–8 p.m.) with festive activities and holiday performances by the Ann Arbor Concert Band Brass Choir and others TBA. Briarwood Von Maur court. Appointments encouraged at simon.com/santa. (734) 769–9610.
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Bridge: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
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Activities: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program, 2401 Plymouth Rd. Weekly activities. Free (except as noted). Preregistration required for some events at michmed.org/tswp. (734) 998–9353, tswp.info@umich.edu.
Bridge (Tues. & Fri. 1–4 p.m., except for Dec. 24), call if interested.
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Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor City Club
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Every Tues., Thurs., & Fri. (except Dec. 6 & Dec. 24–Jan. 2). 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. $8 per person. If you plan to come without a partner, email ronmeade@comcast.net beforehand.
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“Lead Typesetting for Letterpress Printing”: Ann Arbor District Library
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AADL Letterpress Lab staff demonstrate how to complete a small print job using lead type. Those new to letterpress are asked to arrive at the start of the program for a 20-minute demo of how to use the equipment. Adults only. 5:30–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“One Light for Tzedakah: Light a Diya and a Candle for Justice: A Chanukah and Diwali Event”: Jewish Community Center
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All invited to a joint Jewish and Hindu celebration of the winter holidays. Traditional dances, crafts, candle lighting, dreidel games, and food. Bring a gift to donate to Mott Children’s Hospital. 5:30 p.m., JCC, 2935 Birch Hollow Dr. Free, preregistration requested at tinyurl.com/jakmsjxp. peretzhirshbein@jccannarbor.org, (734) 971–0990.
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“Paper Houseplants: Extra Lucky Clover”: Ann Arbor District Library
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Adults & teens invited to follow a template to craft a paper clover plant decoration to take home. 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Malletts Creek 3090 E. Eisenhower. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“UMS 101: A Cappella Vocal Groups”: University Musical Society
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Tenor Tyrese Byrd, a U-M voice student, and Exigence vocal ensemble member LaVonté L. Heard give a lecture-demo on the evolution of a cappella and Black vocal music ensembles in anticipation of the upcoming performance by a cappella vocal group Kings Return (see 14 Saturday listing). 6–7:30 p.m., Cahoots, 206 E. Huron St. $18 at ums.org/performance. Preregistration required. (734) 764–2538.
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D&D Adventurers League: Sylvan Factory
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Every Tues. All age 12 & up invited to play the current official campaign of the popular Dungeons & Dragons tabletop role-playing game, using 5th-edition rules. 6–10 p.m., Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium. $10. Space limited, preregistration strongly recommended. sylvanfactory.com, (734) 929–5877.
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Drop-In Knitting: Spun
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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)
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Every Mon., Tues., Thurs., & Sat. (different AARC locations). Runners of all abilities invited to join a 5K mapped route (Mon. & Thurs.), an interval-based training run (Tues.), or a beginner or advanced group run (Sat.). 6 p.m. (Mon.), Corner Brewery, 720 Norris, Ypsilanti; 6 p.m. (Tues.) & 7 a.m. (Sat.), AARC Downtown, 209 S. Ashley; & 6 p.m. (Thurs.), AARC Colonnade, 901 W. Eisenhower. Free. annarborrunningcompany.com
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“Tour de Dirt”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
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Every Tues. 20- to 35-mile ride along Chelsea-area dirt roads. 6:15 p.m., meet at Aberdeen Bike, 1101 Main, Chelsea. Free. For each week’s route, email scimitargs@gmail.com.
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Magic: The Gathering: Sylvan Factory
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Every Mon.–Wed., Fri., & Sat. All invited to play various forms of the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering (MTG). Mon. (6:30 p.m.): Just Another Modern Monday. Powerful cards for experienced players, with prizes. $10. Tues. (6:30 p.m.): MTG Pauper. A fun and fast format for all skill levels. $5. Wed. (5 p.m.): Casual Commander. The most popular form of the game. Free. Wed. (6:30 p.m.): MTG Standard Showdown. Play with competitive tournament rules. $10. Fri. (6:30 p.m.): Friday Night Magic. Cost varies. Sat. (6 p.m.): Casual Commander Pods. For groups of 4 players. Free. Various times, Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium. Various costs. sylvanfactory.com, (734) 929–5877.
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“My Neighbor Totoro”: Fathom Events
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Fathom Events. (734) 973–8424 (Ann Arbor 20), (734) 316–5500 (Emagine). Tickets $12.50 (except as noted) in advance at fathomevents.com/events and at the door. Ann Arbor 20 (4100 Carpenter) & Emagine (1335 E. Michigan Ave., Saline), various times.
Dec. 7–11: “My Neighbor Totoro” (Hayao Miyazaki, 1988). Subtitled (Sat., Mon., & Wed.) and dubbed (Sun. & Tues.) screenings of this Japanese anime about two girls who move to the countryside and befriend strange and delightful nature spirits. 3 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.) and 7 p.m. (Sun.–Wed.).
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“Sound & Silence”: Canterbury House
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Every Tues., except Dec. 24. Regular gathering exploring contemplative music and silence, sometimes led by a guest artist. 7 p.m., Canterbury House, 721 E. Huron St. Free, donations welcome. canterburyhouse.org/soundandsilence.
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Christmas Carol Sing-along: Huron Valley Harmonizers Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society
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All invited to sing favorite carols, followed by refreshments. 7–9 p.m., Interfaith Center, 704 Airport Blvd. Free. bit.ly/hvharmonizers. info@hvharmonizers.org, (734) 796–7467.
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Fantasy and Science Fiction/Theory Reading Group: U-M English Department
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All age 21 & over invited to discuss (via Zoom) 2 films, 2022’s multiverse comedy-drama (and Best Picture Academy Award winner) Everything Everywhere All At Once, and 2023’s planet-hopping sci-fi romantic comedy Molli and Max in the Future. 7–9 p.m., for URL email esrabkin@umich.edu or contact the mailing list at FantasySF@umich.edu. Free.
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Pub Sing: Ann Arbor Morris
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Local Morris dancers lead participants in an evening of rousing choruses, drinking songs, sea shanties, and English folk songs. No set program; all welcome to lead any song with a singable, reasonably easy-to-learn chorus. 7–9 p.m., Sidetrack Bar and Grill, upstairs rm., 56 E. Cross, Ypsilanti. Free. bsagan@msu.edu, (908) 721–2599.
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Tuesday English Country Dance: Ann Arbor Community of Traditional Music and Dance
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Every Tues. (except Dec. 24 & 31). 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 asked to arrive at 6:45 p.m. 7–9:30 p.m., Concourse Hall, 4531 Concourse. Suggested donation: $8 (students, $4; kids age 13 & under with caregiver, free). aactmad.org/english-country, (734) 665–7704.
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“O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy”: Marquee Arts
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David MacMurray Smith directs the absurdist British comedy duo James & Jamesy (aka Aaron Malkin and Alastair Knowles) in a show that uses physical comedy, imaginative writing, and audience participation in the tradition of classic British Christmas pantos, which combine familiar children’s stories with vaudevillian hijinks. The setting is a Christmas tea party that spins into chaos, flooding the world with tea and resulting in “complete and utter fun … for all ages” according to the CBC. James & Jamesy are an Edinburgh Fringe Festival hit who have won the London Impresario Award three times. 7:30 p.m., Michigan Theater. Tickets $37–$71 (subsidized option, $20) in advance at the Michigan Theater, marquee-arts.org/live-events, and (if available) at the door. (734) 668–8397.
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German Speakers Round Table
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All German speakers, native or non-native, invited for conversation. 7:30 p.m., Grizzly Peak Brewing Company, 120 W. Washington. Free admission. (734) 812–6375.
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