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April 6, 2024
“Someone Like You": 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.
Apr. 2–11: “Someone Like You” (Tyler Russell, 2024). A young architect who falls in love with his dead best friend’s secret twin sister. Various times; see fathomevents.com/events.
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U-M Museum of Natural History Discovery Demos
Every Sat. & Sun. (except Apr. 13): Hands-on 20-minute family-oriented demos for age 5 & up. “How To Become a Fossil” (11 a.m., except Apr. 20 & 21) explores how fossils form and what they can tell us. “Earth Day: Home Sweet H.O.M.E.S.” (Apr. 20 & 21, 11 a.m.) examines the health and natural history of the Great Lakes (Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, and Superior: H.O.M.E.S.), which contain one-fifth of Earth’s fresh water. “Life: How Do We Find It?” (3 p.m.) features a re-creation of an experiment from the Mars Viking Landers expedition to show how scientists search for life on other planets. U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478.
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U-M Museum of Natural History Planetarium & Dome Theater
Every Fri.–Sun. Three different audiovisual planetarium shows suitable for all ages. We Are Stars (11:30 a.m.) explores the secrets of our cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins, connecting life on Earth to the evolution of the universe. The Sky Tonight (12:30 & 2:30 p.m.) is an exploration of the current night sky, with tips on how to find the cardinal directions, constellations, and planets on your own. Sea Monsters (1:30 p.m.) follows a curious dolichorhynchops (an extinct species of marine reptile) as she travels through the most dangerous oceans in history. Various times, U-M MNH, 1105 North University. $8 at the door. Limited capacity. (734) 764–0478.
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Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company (AARC)
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 an advanced or beginner group run (Sat.). 6 p.m. (Mon.), Corner Brewery, 720 Norris St., 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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2024 MichComp Ballroom Competition: U-M Ballroom Dance Team
The U-M team hosts a ballroom dance competition featuring teams from universities around the Midwest and the rest of the country. 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Skyline High School, 2552 N. Maple. $15 (students with ID & kids under age 18, $10). michiganballroomteam.com.
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“Gamers for Giving 2024”: Gamers Outreach
Apr. 6 & 7. Thirty-six-hour video game marathon, with several tournaments. A benefit for Gamers Outreach, a charity that creates portable video game carts for kids at children’s hospitals. Participants must provide their own gaming equipment. 9 a.m. Sat.–9 p.m. Sun., EMU Gervin Center, 799 N. Hewitt, Ypsilanti. $45–$300 (spectators, free). Preregistration required at gamersforgiving.org.
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parkrun USA
Every Sat. All invited to join a timed but noncompetitive 5K run/walk. 9 a.m., Lillie Park South, 4365 Platt Rd. Moves to Lillie Park North after significant snowfall (communicated by email to registrants and on social media). Free, but first-timers are requested to preregister at parkrun.us/lillie and arrive at 8:45 a.m. lillie@parkrun.com.
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“Morning Music @9:29”: Northside Community Church
Apr. 6 & 20. Pianist Kathryn Goodson and U-M students perform classical music TBA. Coffee and pastries. 9:29 a.m., Northside Community Church, 929 Barton Dr. Free. kgoodson@umich.edu.
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County Sheriff Candidate Forum: The Washtenaw County Democratic Party
Panel discussion with the Democratic candidates for sheriff: Alyshia Dyer, Derrick Jackson, and Ken Magee. Q&A. 9:45 a.m.–noon, Washtenaw County Learning Resource Center, 4135 Washtenaw Ave. Also available on Zoom; URL at washtenawdems.org/calendar. Free.
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“Dexter/Chelsea Saturday Morning Breakfast Ride”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
Every Sat. Moderate-paced ride, 20 miles or more, to Dexter and beyond. Pack something to eat or stop in Dexter or Chelsea for coffee or breakfast. Note: Riders should be prepared to take care of themselves on all AABTS rides. Carry a water bottle, a spare tire or tube, a pump, a cell phone, and snacks. See aabts.org for weather cancellations or delays. 10 a.m. sharp, meet at Barton Nature Area parking lot, W. Huron River Dr. near Bird Rd. Free. mkmcguinn@comcast.net, (734) 649–9762.
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African Violet Display and Sale: Michigan State African Violet Society
Show and sale (cash or check only) of African violets. 10 a.m.–3 p.m., U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free admission; metered parking, bit.ly/mi-violet-fb.
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Spring Holistic Psychic Fair: Enlightened Soul
Apr. 6 & 7, 20 & 21. Presentations by local intuitive readers using palm readings and tarot cards, along with mediums, energy healers, and more. Vendors with metaphysical products. Light snacks for sale. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. (Sat.) & 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (Sun.), Enlightened Soul Center, 2711 Carpenter Rd. $5 (Sat.) & $3 (Sun.) admission. Additional costs for sessions with practitioners. (734) 358–0218.
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Chime Concert: Kerrytown Market & Shops
Every Wed., Fri., & Sat. All invited to play one of 200 songs, with melodies transcribed in numbers, on the 17-bell chime’s numbered keys. Ambitious players can add chords. Kids welcome. Noon–12:30 p.m. (Wed. & Fri.) & 10:30–11 a.m. (Sat.). Kerrytown Market. Free. ofglobal@aol.com.
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U-M Physics Department Saturday Morning Physics
Apr. 6 & 20. Popular series of talks, aimed at general audiences, by U-M scholars. Apr. 6: U-M materials science professor Abdon Pena-Francesch on “Bioinspired Microrobotics: Lessons From Nature.” Apr. 20: Talks by 2 U-M physics PhD candidates: Tayari Coleman on “Making Powerful Lasers More Powerful,” and Max Jerdee on “The Physics of Games and Rankings.” 10:30 a.m., 170 Weiser Hall, 500 Church St. Free. (734) 764–4437.
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“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
Every Tues.–Sun. 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. On Apr. 20 & 21, the topic is “Microinvertebrate Mania,” which explores river health in celebration of Earth Day. Schedule subject to change. 11 a.m.–3 p.m., U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478.
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Annual Monroe Street Fair
Hash Bash after-party with live music TBA, along with performances by poets and other speakers TBA. Arts & crafts and T-shirt vendors. Food trucks. 11 a.m.–6 p.m., Monroe between Tappan & Oakland. Free. monroestreetfair.com.
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Pom-Pom Baby Birds: AADL Malletts Creek
Apr. 6 (11 a.m.–noon): Kids grade 5 & up invited to make a bird nest with a clutch of fluffy baby chick figures using compostable materials, along with acrylic pom-poms and other crafting supplies.
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Soldering Open Lab: Ann Arbor District Library
All adults & teens invited to use the library’s soldering materials to complete unfinished projects, or learn the basics of building circuits. Noon–4 p.m., AADL Downtown Multipurpose Rm. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“Creature Encounters”: The Creature Conservancy
Every Sat. & Sun. Conservancy staffers show off some animals native to South America, including a cougar, a red-tailed boa, and a cane toad (2 & 4 p.m.). Also, a zookeeper talk about a hairy armadillo or Patagonian mara (a rabbit-like rodent) (3 p.m.), and a chance to see the conservancy’s other animals. 1–5 p.m., Creature Conservancy, 4950 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. $13 (kids ages 2–12, $11; under age 2, free) at the door; $1 discount in advance at thecreatureconservancy.org. (734) 929–9324.
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“Pokémon Club”: Sylvan Factory
Every Sat. All invited to play the popular Pokémon trading card game. 1 p.m., Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium. Free. info@sylvanfactory.com.
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“Science Poetry”: WCC Super STEAM Saturday
WCC English professors Tom Zimmerman, Maryam Barrie, and Ernesto Querijero lead a virtual session to discuss poetry written about science and scientific findings. Geared towards middle school students, but everyone welcome. 1–2 p.m., for URL preregister at bit.ly/wccsteam. Free.
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“Slime Time”: AADL Malletts Creek & AADL Traverwood
Apr. 6 (1–2 p.m.): A chance for kids grades K–5 to play with the library’s slime.
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“The Bad Guys”: Ann Arbor District Library Downtown Branch
Occasional free screenings in the 1st fl. lobby & the lower-level Multi-Purpose Rm. (734) 327–4200.
Apr. 6: “The Bad Guys” (Pierre Perifel, 2022). Animated comedy about a gang of criminal animals trying to pull off one last heist before going straight. 1 p.m.
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Museum Highlight Tours: U-M Museum of Natural History
Apr. 6 & 27. 30-minute tour of the museum’s exhibits and galleries, as well as an introduction to some current U-M Biological Sciences research projects. 1 p.m., U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Free. Limited capacity. Sign up at the welcome desk. (734) 764–0478.
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“An Evening of Improv with Civic Improv”: Ann Arbor District Library
This local improv troupe performs short- and long-form improv using audience suggestions. 2–3 p.m., AADL Downtown Multipurpose Rm. Free. civicimprov@gmail.com, civicimprov.org. (734) 327–4200.
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“Cinderella Tea”: Ballet Chelsea
Apr. 6 & 7 (2 p.m.): Kids of all ages and their parents invited to watch the company rehearse for its production of Cinderella (see 20 Saturday listing), followed by a catered tea party with treats. Also, crafts and a character meet-and-greet. 2 p.m., Ballet Chelsea Studio, 1050 S. Main St., Chelsea. $25 at tinyurl.com/jwnmx3hy. balletchelsea.org.
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“DJ Workshop”: Ann Arbor District Library
All invited to learn the fundamentals of DJing, including the basics of mixing & beat-matching, and get hands-on experience with industry-standard equipment. 2–3:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, 4th fl. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“Iolanthe”: U-M Gilbert and Sullivan Society
April 4–7. This accomplished local town-and-gown company presents Gilbert and Sullivan’s 1882 comic operetta about the fallout from the marriage between the fairy Iolanthe and a mortal. The plot centers on their son, Strephon, who loves a humble shepherdess but is kept from marrying her by several nobles, including his father, who also covet her. The fairy band reacts by placing Strephon into Parliament, where his magical powers ensure the passage of any bill he supports. When he drafts a bill basing membership eligibility in the House of Lords on intelligence, the peers are thrown into a tizzy that escalates when Iolanthe drops a paternity bombshell. Iolanthe is especially prized for its music, including the arias “O Foolish Fey” and “Blue Blood,” and the dizzying patter song “When You’re Lying Awake with a Dismal Headache.” 8 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sat. & Sun), Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre, Michigan League. Tickets $30 (seniors, $27; students with ID, $15) in advance at the Michigan League Ticket Office, mutotix.umich.edu, and at the door. (734) 763–8587.
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“Read and Look”: U-M Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Apr. 6 (2–3 p.m.): Kelsey staff read the children’s book Cleo and Cornelius: A Tale of Two Cities and Two Kitties, a spin on Aesop’s Town Mouse, Country Mouse fable that doubles as an introduction to the classical world. Followed by a chance for kids ages 4–7 (accompanied by an adult) to explore the museum’s Roman and Egyptian collections to find items pictured in the book. Kelsey Museum, 434 S. State. Free. (734) 764–9304.
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“the ripple, the wave that carried me home”: Theatre Nova
Every Thurs.–Sun., Mar. 22–Apr. 14. Lynch Travis directs the Michigan premiere of Tony-nominated playwright Christina Anderson’s drama about the adult daughter of civil rights activists trying to make peace with a childhood upended by her parents’ fight to integrate swimming pools in 1960s Kansas. The Chicago Sun Times reviewer said it “resonates with primal force.” 8 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Theatre Nova, 410 W. Huron St. Mask & proof of vaccination required. Tickets $28 (kids under 17, $10) in advance at theatre-nova.ticketleap.com and (if available) at the door. (734) 635–8450.
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“Poets of Spirit and Nature”: Michigan Friends Center
Retired U-M natural resources professor Richard Tucker leads a discussion using poems and short prose statements as a vehicle for discussing shared experience of renewal in nature. Bring 12 copies of your own favorites to share, if you wish. Refreshments. 3 p.m., Michigan Friends Center, 7748 Clark Lake Rd. (off Waterloo Rd. west of M-52), Chelsea. Free, donations accepted. mfcenter.org.
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“The Antichrist Cometh”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
Every Wed.–Sun., Mar. 22–May 5 (except Mar. 31). Rhiannon Ragland directs the premiere of Livonia playwright David MacGregor’s comedy about a happily married man who discovers that he might be the Antichrist. Will he be able to attend a small dinner party, or will the event usher in the Apocalypse? Contains adult subject matter and language. 3 p.m. (Wed., Thurs., & Sat.), 8 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Purple Rose Theatre, 137 Park St., Chelsea. Tickets $30–$48 in advance at purplerosetheatre.org and by phone, and (if available) at the door. Discounts available for students, seniors, teachers, military personnel, and groups. (734) 433–7673.
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Pittsfield Open Band: Ann Arbor Community for Traditional Music and Dance
Apr. 6 & 20. Jam sessions open to all interested musicians to work on jigs, reels, and waltzes to have fun, learn tunes, and develop contra dance music skills. All instruments welcome. Bring the Ruffwater Fakebook, the Portland Collection, and The Waltz Books (available at Shar Music) if you have them. 3–5 p.m., Pittsfield Union Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. Mask optional (see policy at aactmad.org). Free. (734) 709–8748.
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“Game Night”: Maker Works
All invited to bring a game, a guest, a snack, or a drink and join in the play. Games and guidance provided. 4–11 p.m., Maker Works, 3765 Plaza Dr. Free. frontdesk@maker-works.com, (734) 222–4911.
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“There Went the Neighborhood: The Closing of Jones School”: Ann Arbor District Library Downtown Branch
Occasional free screenings in the 1st fl. lobby & the lower-level Multi-Purpose Rm. (734) 327–4200.
Apr. 6: “There Went the Neighborhood: The Closing of Jones School” (Donald Harrison, 2024). 50-minute documentary about the 1965 closing of Ann Arbor’s majority Black school (now Community High) which, in an effort to join a nationwide trend of school desegregation, struck a blow to a close-knit community and foreshadowed the gentrification of the Kerrytown and Water Hill neighborhoods. Part of Ann Arbor 200, the AADL’s commemoration of the city’s bicentennial year. 4 p.m.
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“Lift Off: Revolution”: Aviary Aerial & Circus Arts
Students and instructors from this local aerial dance school showcase the dance, pole dance, burlesque, aerial dance, and circus act routines inspired by the upcoming solar eclipse. Parental discretion advised. 5:30 p.m., Aviary Studio, 2875 Boardwalk Dr., Suite A. Tickets $25 in advance at a2aviary.com/liftoff. Preregistration required. contact@a2aviary.com.
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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). 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. 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. Various times, Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium. Various costs. info@sylvanfactory.com.
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U-M English Department Creative Writing Sub-concentration Reading: Literati Bookstore
Apr. 6 & 13. U-M seniors read from their prose & poetry thesis projects, first attempts to create book-length manuscripts that are similar in size to MFA theses. Hosted by U-M creative writing professor Cody Walker. 6:30 p.m., Literati, 124 E. Washington. Free. (734) 585–5567.
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“25 Years of Teaching, 100 Digestible Tidbits of Knowledge”: U-M Music School 2023 Harold Haugh Award Recipient Lecture/Recital
U-M percussion professor Michael Gould is joined by many of his former studio students, including members of the versatile Ypsilanti horn-fired funk sextet Sabbatical Bob, for an eclectic performance that mixes jazz improvisations with contemporary percussion, minimalist music, and rock. The music is interspersed with witty anecdotes he’s acquired from his teaching career. Followed by a reception. 7 p.m., East Quad Keene Theatre, 701 East University. Free. (734) 764–0583.
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“Casino Royale”: Concordia University
Texas hold ‘em, blackjack, slot machines, and bingo. Casino attire encouraged. 7 p.m., Concordia University Kreft Center Black Box Theatre, 4090 Geddes. Tickets $15 ($20 after March 25) at tinyurl.com/concordia-casino & at the door.
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“Falsettos”: U-M Basement Arts
Apr. 5 & 6. Naomi Parr & Caleb Middleton direct fellow U-M students in William Finn and James Lapine’s 1992 Tony-winning musical, a mixture of comedy and pathos exploring changes in the tenor of gay life brought about by the arrival of AIDS. The play is a meld of two earlier works: March of the Falsettos, a 1981 farce about a merry-go-round of relationships begun when a man leaves his wife and son for a male lover, and Falsettoland, a 1991 play about the lives of the same group of characters when one of the men is diagnosed with AIDS. 7 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 11 p.m. (Fri.), U-M Walgreen Drama Center Studio 1, 1226 Murfin. Free. facebook.com/basementarts.
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“Hometown Show with Kittel & Co.”: Saline Fiddlers Philharmonic
Bluegrass and high-energy American folk by this renowned touring student fiddle ensemble. Tonight they perform jointly with a quintet led by Grammy-nominated composer-violinist Jeremy Kittel, a Saline native and U-M alum whose eclectic repertoire ranges from Scottish, Irish, and Cape Breton fiddle tunes to jazz, bluegrass, traditional Appalachian tunes, and originals that draw on all these genres. 7–9 p.m., Saline High School Auditorium, 1300 Campus Pkwy., Saline. Tickets $10 (students, $5) in advance at bit.ly/salinefiddlers2024 and $15 (students, $10; kids age 10 and under, free) at the door. info@salinefiddlers.com, (866) 257–5333.
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First Saturday Contra Dance: Ann Arbor Community for Traditional Music and Dance
Maeve Devlin calls to live music by Big Fun. All dances taught; no partner needed. Bring clean shoes. 7–10:30 p.m., Pittsfield Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. $10–$12 suggested donation. aactmad.org/contra, (734) 274–0773.
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Ben Creed: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
Apr. 4–6. Veteran NYC monologist, now based in Tucson, who’s known for his gravelly voice, high-energy, dynamic performing style, and quick-witted, wise-guy perspectives on a variety of topics. Opening act TBA. Alcohol served. 7:15 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 9:45 p.m. (Sat.), 212 S. Fourth Ave. $20 (Thurs., $15) at aacomedy.com and (if available) at the door. (734) 996–9080.
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“Drum and Dance Jam”: Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth
All invited to join a drum circle led by percussionist Curtis Glatter. Bring a drum or use one provided. 7:30–9 p.m., Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth, 704 Airport Blvd. $5 suggested donation. (734) 480–1219.
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“The Woman in Black”: Mind the Gap Theatre Productions
Mar. 28–31 & Apr. 4–7. Fran Potasnik directs local actors in Stephen Mallatratt’s adaptation of Susan Hill’s gothic ghost novel set in Victorian England about a man who tries to put an end to his nightmares by writing about a tragic incident from his youth. The show ran in London’s West End for 33 years. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.-Sat.), 3 p.m. (Sun.), Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. Huron St., Ypsilanti. Tickets $20–$25 in advance at mindthegaplux.com and (if available) at the door. (810) 580–9126.
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“Y2Gay: Drag Show at the Freighthouse”: University Musical Society Ypsilanti Freighthouse Residency
Local drag queen Zooey Gaychanel hosts drag shows on 1990s (7:30 p.m.) and 2000s (9:30 p.m.) themes. Dancing to music from both decades spun by DJ Medusa between shows. Doors open at 7 p.m. Age 18 and up only. 7:30 p.m. & 9:30 p.m., Ypsilanti Freighthouse, 100 Market Pl., Ypsilanti. Pay what you wish. Preregistration required at ums.org/season or (734) 764–2538.
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Duo Mundi George and Guli Piano Recital: "Immigration and Opportunity: Music from Elsewhere": Ann Arbor Area Piano Teachers Guild
The Ann Arbor Area Piano Teachers Guild is hosting famed piano partners Duo Mundi George and Guli. This recital of 4-hand music on two pianos features arrangements of Meredith Monk, Fazil Say, Igor Stravinsky and Astor Piazzolla.
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“Beethoven Symphony No. 5”: Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra
Music director Earl Lee conducts the A2SO in an all-Beethoven program, including the German master’s muscular, emotional Symphony No. 5, which opens with perhaps the four most well-known notes in classical music. Also, Beethoven’s Overture written in 1807 for Heinrich Joseph von Collin’s 1804 tragedy Coriolan, and his energetic Symphony No. 2, which is filled with Beethovenian musical jokes. Preconcert talk at 7 p.m. 8 p.m., Michigan Theater. Tickets $15–$90 in advance at a2so.com & by calling (734) 994–4801, and at the door.
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“I'll Be on My Way”: U-M Men’s Glee Club Annual Spring Concert
This popular choir, the oldest of the numerous campus a cappella groups, performs a program of works about journeys in advance of its international tour this spring. 8 p.m., Hill Auditorium. Tickets $5–$25 in advance at tickets.smtd.umich.edu & at the door. (734) 764–2538.
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“Iolanthe”: U-M Gilbert and Sullivan Society
April 4–7. This accomplished local town-and-gown company presents Gilbert and Sullivan’s 1882 comic operetta about the fallout from the marriage between the fairy Iolanthe and a mortal. The plot centers on their son, Strephon, who loves a humble shepherdess but is kept from marrying her by several nobles, including his father, who also covet her. The fairy band reacts by placing Strephon into Parliament, where his magical powers ensure the passage of any bill he supports. When he drafts a bill basing membership eligibility in the House of Lords on intelligence, the peers are thrown into a tizzy that escalates when Iolanthe drops a paternity bombshell. Iolanthe is especially prized for its music, including the arias “O Foolish Fey” and “Blue Blood,” and the dizzying patter song “When You’re Lying Awake with a Dismal Headache.” 8 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sat. & Sun), Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre, Michigan League. Tickets $30 (seniors, $27; students with ID, $15) in advance at the Michigan League Ticket Office, mutotix.umich.edu, and at the door. (734) 763–8587.
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“Night of the Amphibians”: Waterloo Natural History Association
Naturalist Carol Strahler discusses & displays frogs, frog calls, salamanders, and quivering masses of eggs from local ponds. Followed by a walk to a nearby pond to see and hear frogs singing. Bring a flashlight and dress for the weather. 8–9:30 p.m., Eddy Discovery Center, 17030 Bush Rd., Chelsea. $2 (families, $5). Space limited; preregistration required by calling (734) 475–3170. $14 ($19 at the gate) recreation passport required.
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“The Antichrist Cometh”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
Every Wed.–Sun., Mar. 22–May 5 (except Mar. 31). Rhiannon Ragland directs the premiere of Livonia playwright David MacGregor’s comedy about a happily married man who discovers that he might be the Antichrist. Will he be able to attend a small dinner party, or will the event usher in the Apocalypse? Contains adult subject matter and language. 3 p.m. (Wed., Thurs., & Sat.), 8 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Purple Rose Theatre, 137 Park St., Chelsea. Tickets $30–$48 in advance at purplerosetheatre.org and by phone, and (if available) at the door. Discounts available for students, seniors, teachers, military personnel, and groups. (734) 433–7673.
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“The Cherry Orchard”: U-M Theatre Department
Every Thurs.–Sun., Apr. 4–14. Daniel Cantor directs drama students in Chekhov’s classic 1903 drama, a wryly ironic tragicomedy, about an aristocratic Russian family who resist selling their beloved but obsolete cherry orchard in order to save their estate from bankruptcy. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.), 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Arthur Miller Theatre, 1226 Murfin, North Campus. Tickets $30 (students, $13) in advance at tickets.smtd.umich.edu & and at the door. (734) 764–0583.
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“the ripple, the wave that carried me home”: Theatre Nova
Every Thurs.–Sun., Mar. 22–Apr. 14. Lynch Travis directs the Michigan premiere of Tony-nominated playwright Christina Anderson’s drama about the adult daughter of civil rights activists trying to make peace with a childhood upended by her parents’ fight to integrate swimming pools in 1960s Kansas. The Chicago Sun Times reviewer said it “resonates with primal force.” 8 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Theatre Nova, 410 W. Huron St. Mask & proof of vaccination required. Tickets $28 (kids under 17, $10) in advance at theatre-nova.ticketleap.com and (if available) at the door. (734) 635–8450.
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Master of Fine Arts Dance Concert: U-M Dance Department
Apr. 5 & 6. U-M dance MFA candidate Sreya Muthukumar showcases her original choreography. 8 p.m. (doors open at 7:30 p.m.), U-M Dance Bldg. Performance Studio Theatre, 1000 Baits, North Campus. Free: limited capacity, arrive early. (734) 763–2510.
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Mike Miz: Acoustic Routes
Nashville-based rock ’n’ roll and Americana singer-songwriter and guitarist known for his soulful, energetic live shows. Rolling Stone hailed his 2021 single “Virginia” as “a monster of a jam rocker.” He comes to Michigan with a new album of acoustic songs, Someone Else’s Shoes. 8 p.m., Stony Lake Brewing, 447 E. Michigan Ave., Saline. $15 in advance at stonylakebrewing.com and at the door. (734) 316–7919.
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“Y2Gay: Drag Show at the Freighthouse”: University Musical Society Ypsilanti Freighthouse Residency
Local drag queen Zooey Gaychanel hosts drag shows on 1990s (7:30 p.m.) and 2000s (9:30 p.m.) themes. Dancing to music from both decades spun by DJ Medusa between shows. Doors open at 7 p.m. Age 18 and up only. 7:30 p.m. & 9:30 p.m., Ypsilanti Freighthouse, 100 Market Pl., Ypsilanti. Pay what you wish. Preregistration required at ums.org/season or (734) 764–2538.
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Ben Creed: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
Apr. 4–6. Veteran NYC monologist, now based in Tucson, who’s known for his gravelly voice, high-energy, dynamic performing style, and quick-witted, wise-guy perspectives on a variety of topics. Opening act TBA. Alcohol served. 7:15 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 9:45 p.m. (Sat.), 212 S. Fourth Ave. $20 (Thurs., $15) at aacomedy.com and (if available) at the door. (734) 996–9080.
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“Gamers for Giving 2024”: Gamers Outreach
Apr. 6 & 7. Thirty-six-hour video game marathon, with several tournaments. A benefit for Gamers Outreach, a charity that creates portable video game carts for kids at children’s hospitals. Participants must provide their own gaming equipment. 9 a.m. Sat.–9 p.m. Sun., EMU Gervin Center, 799 N. Hewitt, Ypsilanti. $45–$300 (spectators, free). Preregistration required at gamersforgiving.org.
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“Someone Like You": 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.
Apr. 2–11: “Someone Like You” (Tyler Russell, 2024). A young architect who falls in love with his dead best friend’s secret twin sister. Various times; see fathomevents.com/events.
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U-M Museum of Natural History Discovery Demos
Every Sat. & Sun. (except Apr. 13): Hands-on 20-minute family-oriented demos for age 5 & up. “How To Become a Fossil” (11 a.m., except Apr. 20 & 21) explores how fossils form and what they can tell us. “Earth Day: Home Sweet H.O.M.E.S.” (Apr. 20 & 21, 11 a.m.) examines the health and natural history of the Great Lakes (Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, and Superior: H.O.M.E.S.), which contain one-fifth of Earth’s fresh water. “Life: How Do We Find It?” (3 p.m.) features a re-creation of an experiment from the Mars Viking Landers expedition to show how scientists search for life on other planets. U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478.
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U-M Museum of Natural History Planetarium & Dome Theater
Every Fri.–Sun. Three different audiovisual planetarium shows suitable for all ages. We Are Stars (11:30 a.m.) explores the secrets of our cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins, connecting life on Earth to the evolution of the universe. The Sky Tonight (12:30 & 2:30 p.m.) is an exploration of the current night sky, with tips on how to find the cardinal directions, constellations, and planets on your own. Sea Monsters (1:30 p.m.) follows a curious dolichorhynchops (an extinct species of marine reptile) as she travels through the most dangerous oceans in history. Various times, U-M MNH, 1105 North University. $8 at the door. Limited capacity. (734) 764–0478.
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Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company (AARC)
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 an advanced or beginner group run (Sat.). 6 p.m. (Mon.), Corner Brewery, 720 Norris St., 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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2024 MichComp Ballroom Competition: U-M Ballroom Dance Team
The U-M team hosts a ballroom dance competition featuring teams from universities around the Midwest and the rest of the country. 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Skyline High School, 2552 N. Maple. $15 (students with ID & kids under age 18, $10). michiganballroomteam.com.
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“Gamers for Giving 2024”: Gamers Outreach
Apr. 6 & 7. Thirty-six-hour video game marathon, with several tournaments. A benefit for Gamers Outreach, a charity that creates portable video game carts for kids at children’s hospitals. Participants must provide their own gaming equipment. 9 a.m. Sat.–9 p.m. Sun., EMU Gervin Center, 799 N. Hewitt, Ypsilanti. $45–$300 (spectators, free). Preregistration required at gamersforgiving.org.
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parkrun USA
Every Sat. All invited to join a timed but noncompetitive 5K run/walk. 9 a.m., Lillie Park South, 4365 Platt Rd. Moves to Lillie Park North after significant snowfall (communicated by email to registrants and on social media). Free, but first-timers are requested to preregister at parkrun.us/lillie and arrive at 8:45 a.m. lillie@parkrun.com.
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“Morning Music @9:29”: Northside Community Church
Apr. 6 & 20. Pianist Kathryn Goodson and U-M students perform classical music TBA. Coffee and pastries. 9:29 a.m., Northside Community Church, 929 Barton Dr. Free. kgoodson@umich.edu.
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County Sheriff Candidate Forum: The Washtenaw County Democratic Party
Panel discussion with the Democratic candidates for sheriff: Alyshia Dyer, Derrick Jackson, and Ken Magee. Q&A. 9:45 a.m.–noon, Washtenaw County Learning Resource Center, 4135 Washtenaw Ave. Also available on Zoom; URL at washtenawdems.org/calendar. Free.
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“Dexter/Chelsea Saturday Morning Breakfast Ride”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
Every Sat. Moderate-paced ride, 20 miles or more, to Dexter and beyond. Pack something to eat or stop in Dexter or Chelsea for coffee or breakfast. Note: Riders should be prepared to take care of themselves on all AABTS rides. Carry a water bottle, a spare tire or tube, a pump, a cell phone, and snacks. See aabts.org for weather cancellations or delays. 10 a.m. sharp, meet at Barton Nature Area parking lot, W. Huron River Dr. near Bird Rd. Free. mkmcguinn@comcast.net, (734) 649–9762.
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African Violet Display and Sale: Michigan State African Violet Society
Show and sale (cash or check only) of African violets. 10 a.m.–3 p.m., U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free admission; metered parking, bit.ly/mi-violet-fb.
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Spring Holistic Psychic Fair: Enlightened Soul
Apr. 6 & 7, 20 & 21. Presentations by local intuitive readers using palm readings and tarot cards, along with mediums, energy healers, and more. Vendors with metaphysical products. Light snacks for sale. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. (Sat.) & 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (Sun.), Enlightened Soul Center, 2711 Carpenter Rd. $5 (Sat.) & $3 (Sun.) admission. Additional costs for sessions with practitioners. (734) 358–0218.
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Chime Concert: Kerrytown Market & Shops
Every Wed., Fri., & Sat. All invited to play one of 200 songs, with melodies transcribed in numbers, on the 17-bell chime’s numbered keys. Ambitious players can add chords. Kids welcome. Noon–12:30 p.m. (Wed. & Fri.) & 10:30–11 a.m. (Sat.). Kerrytown Market. Free. ofglobal@aol.com.
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U-M Physics Department Saturday Morning Physics
Apr. 6 & 20. Popular series of talks, aimed at general audiences, by U-M scholars. Apr. 6: U-M materials science professor Abdon Pena-Francesch on “Bioinspired Microrobotics: Lessons From Nature.” Apr. 20: Talks by 2 U-M physics PhD candidates: Tayari Coleman on “Making Powerful Lasers More Powerful,” and Max Jerdee on “The Physics of Games and Rankings.” 10:30 a.m., 170 Weiser Hall, 500 Church St. Free. (734) 764–4437.
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“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
Every Tues.–Sun. 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. On Apr. 20 & 21, the topic is “Microinvertebrate Mania,” which explores river health in celebration of Earth Day. Schedule subject to change. 11 a.m.–3 p.m., U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478.
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Annual Monroe Street Fair
Hash Bash after-party with live music TBA, along with performances by poets and other speakers TBA. Arts & crafts and T-shirt vendors. Food trucks. 11 a.m.–6 p.m., Monroe between Tappan & Oakland. Free. monroestreetfair.com.
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Pom-Pom Baby Birds: AADL Malletts Creek
Apr. 6 (11 a.m.–noon): Kids grade 5 & up invited to make a bird nest with a clutch of fluffy baby chick figures using compostable materials, along with acrylic pom-poms and other crafting supplies.
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Soldering Open Lab: Ann Arbor District Library
All adults & teens invited to use the library’s soldering materials to complete unfinished projects, or learn the basics of building circuits. Noon–4 p.m., AADL Downtown Multipurpose Rm. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“Creature Encounters”: The Creature Conservancy
Every Sat. & Sun. Conservancy staffers show off some animals native to South America, including a cougar, a red-tailed boa, and a cane toad (2 & 4 p.m.). Also, a zookeeper talk about a hairy armadillo or Patagonian mara (a rabbit-like rodent) (3 p.m.), and a chance to see the conservancy’s other animals. 1–5 p.m., Creature Conservancy, 4950 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. $13 (kids ages 2–12, $11; under age 2, free) at the door; $1 discount in advance at thecreatureconservancy.org. (734) 929–9324.
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“Pokémon Club”: Sylvan Factory
Every Sat. All invited to play the popular Pokémon trading card game. 1 p.m., Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium. Free. info@sylvanfactory.com.
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“Science Poetry”: WCC Super STEAM Saturday
WCC English professors Tom Zimmerman, Maryam Barrie, and Ernesto Querijero lead a virtual session to discuss poetry written about science and scientific findings. Geared towards middle school students, but everyone welcome. 1–2 p.m., for URL preregister at bit.ly/wccsteam. Free.
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“Slime Time”: AADL Malletts Creek & AADL Traverwood
Apr. 6 (1–2 p.m.): A chance for kids grades K–5 to play with the library’s slime.
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“The Bad Guys”: Ann Arbor District Library Downtown Branch
Occasional free screenings in the 1st fl. lobby & the lower-level Multi-Purpose Rm. (734) 327–4200.
Apr. 6: “The Bad Guys” (Pierre Perifel, 2022). Animated comedy about a gang of criminal animals trying to pull off one last heist before going straight. 1 p.m.
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Museum Highlight Tours: U-M Museum of Natural History
Apr. 6 & 27. 30-minute tour of the museum’s exhibits and galleries, as well as an introduction to some current U-M Biological Sciences research projects. 1 p.m., U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Free. Limited capacity. Sign up at the welcome desk. (734) 764–0478.
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“An Evening of Improv with Civic Improv”: Ann Arbor District Library
This local improv troupe performs short- and long-form improv using audience suggestions. 2–3 p.m., AADL Downtown Multipurpose Rm. Free. civicimprov@gmail.com, civicimprov.org. (734) 327–4200.
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“Cinderella Tea”: Ballet Chelsea
Apr. 6 & 7 (2 p.m.): Kids of all ages and their parents invited to watch the company rehearse for its production of Cinderella (see 20 Saturday listing), followed by a catered tea party with treats. Also, crafts and a character meet-and-greet. 2 p.m., Ballet Chelsea Studio, 1050 S. Main St., Chelsea. $25 at tinyurl.com/jwnmx3hy. balletchelsea.org.
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“DJ Workshop”: Ann Arbor District Library
All invited to learn the fundamentals of DJing, including the basics of mixing & beat-matching, and get hands-on experience with industry-standard equipment. 2–3:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, 4th fl. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“Iolanthe”: U-M Gilbert and Sullivan Society
April 4–7. This accomplished local town-and-gown company presents Gilbert and Sullivan’s 1882 comic operetta about the fallout from the marriage between the fairy Iolanthe and a mortal. The plot centers on their son, Strephon, who loves a humble shepherdess but is kept from marrying her by several nobles, including his father, who also covet her. The fairy band reacts by placing Strephon into Parliament, where his magical powers ensure the passage of any bill he supports. When he drafts a bill basing membership eligibility in the House of Lords on intelligence, the peers are thrown into a tizzy that escalates when Iolanthe drops a paternity bombshell. Iolanthe is especially prized for its music, including the arias “O Foolish Fey” and “Blue Blood,” and the dizzying patter song “When You’re Lying Awake with a Dismal Headache.” 8 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sat. & Sun), Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre, Michigan League. Tickets $30 (seniors, $27; students with ID, $15) in advance at the Michigan League Ticket Office, mutotix.umich.edu, and at the door. (734) 763–8587.
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“Read and Look”: U-M Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Apr. 6 (2–3 p.m.): Kelsey staff read the children’s book Cleo and Cornelius: A Tale of Two Cities and Two Kitties, a spin on Aesop’s Town Mouse, Country Mouse fable that doubles as an introduction to the classical world. Followed by a chance for kids ages 4–7 (accompanied by an adult) to explore the museum’s Roman and Egyptian collections to find items pictured in the book. Kelsey Museum, 434 S. State. Free. (734) 764–9304.
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“the ripple, the wave that carried me home”: Theatre Nova
Every Thurs.–Sun., Mar. 22–Apr. 14. Lynch Travis directs the Michigan premiere of Tony-nominated playwright Christina Anderson’s drama about the adult daughter of civil rights activists trying to make peace with a childhood upended by her parents’ fight to integrate swimming pools in 1960s Kansas. The Chicago Sun Times reviewer said it “resonates with primal force.” 8 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Theatre Nova, 410 W. Huron St. Mask & proof of vaccination required. Tickets $28 (kids under 17, $10) in advance at theatre-nova.ticketleap.com and (if available) at the door. (734) 635–8450.
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“Poets of Spirit and Nature”: Michigan Friends Center
Retired U-M natural resources professor Richard Tucker leads a discussion using poems and short prose statements as a vehicle for discussing shared experience of renewal in nature. Bring 12 copies of your own favorites to share, if you wish. Refreshments. 3 p.m., Michigan Friends Center, 7748 Clark Lake Rd. (off Waterloo Rd. west of M-52), Chelsea. Free, donations accepted. mfcenter.org.
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“The Antichrist Cometh”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
Every Wed.–Sun., Mar. 22–May 5 (except Mar. 31). Rhiannon Ragland directs the premiere of Livonia playwright David MacGregor’s comedy about a happily married man who discovers that he might be the Antichrist. Will he be able to attend a small dinner party, or will the event usher in the Apocalypse? Contains adult subject matter and language. 3 p.m. (Wed., Thurs., & Sat.), 8 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Purple Rose Theatre, 137 Park St., Chelsea. Tickets $30–$48 in advance at purplerosetheatre.org and by phone, and (if available) at the door. Discounts available for students, seniors, teachers, military personnel, and groups. (734) 433–7673.
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Pittsfield Open Band: Ann Arbor Community for Traditional Music and Dance
Apr. 6 & 20. Jam sessions open to all interested musicians to work on jigs, reels, and waltzes to have fun, learn tunes, and develop contra dance music skills. All instruments welcome. Bring the Ruffwater Fakebook, the Portland Collection, and The Waltz Books (available at Shar Music) if you have them. 3–5 p.m., Pittsfield Union Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. Mask optional (see policy at aactmad.org). Free. (734) 709–8748.
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“Game Night”: Maker Works
All invited to bring a game, a guest, a snack, or a drink and join in the play. Games and guidance provided. 4–11 p.m., Maker Works, 3765 Plaza Dr. Free. frontdesk@maker-works.com, (734) 222–4911.
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“There Went the Neighborhood: The Closing of Jones School”: Ann Arbor District Library Downtown Branch
Occasional free screenings in the 1st fl. lobby & the lower-level Multi-Purpose Rm. (734) 327–4200.
Apr. 6: “There Went the Neighborhood: The Closing of Jones School” (Donald Harrison, 2024). 50-minute documentary about the 1965 closing of Ann Arbor’s majority Black school (now Community High) which, in an effort to join a nationwide trend of school desegregation, struck a blow to a close-knit community and foreshadowed the gentrification of the Kerrytown and Water Hill neighborhoods. Part of Ann Arbor 200, the AADL’s commemoration of the city’s bicentennial year. 4 p.m.
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“Lift Off: Revolution”: Aviary Aerial & Circus Arts
Students and instructors from this local aerial dance school showcase the dance, pole dance, burlesque, aerial dance, and circus act routines inspired by the upcoming solar eclipse. Parental discretion advised. 5:30 p.m., Aviary Studio, 2875 Boardwalk Dr., Suite A. Tickets $25 in advance at a2aviary.com/liftoff. Preregistration required. contact@a2aviary.com.
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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). 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. 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. Various times, Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium. Various costs. info@sylvanfactory.com.
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U-M English Department Creative Writing Sub-concentration Reading: Literati Bookstore
Apr. 6 & 13. U-M seniors read from their prose & poetry thesis projects, first attempts to create book-length manuscripts that are similar in size to MFA theses. Hosted by U-M creative writing professor Cody Walker. 6:30 p.m., Literati, 124 E. Washington. Free. (734) 585–5567.
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“25 Years of Teaching, 100 Digestible Tidbits of Knowledge”: U-M Music School 2023 Harold Haugh Award Recipient Lecture/Recital
U-M percussion professor Michael Gould is joined by many of his former studio students, including members of the versatile Ypsilanti horn-fired funk sextet Sabbatical Bob, for an eclectic performance that mixes jazz improvisations with contemporary percussion, minimalist music, and rock. The music is interspersed with witty anecdotes he’s acquired from his teaching career. Followed by a reception. 7 p.m., East Quad Keene Theatre, 701 East University. Free. (734) 764–0583.
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“Casino Royale”: Concordia University
Texas hold ‘em, blackjack, slot machines, and bingo. Casino attire encouraged. 7 p.m., Concordia University Kreft Center Black Box Theatre, 4090 Geddes. Tickets $15 ($20 after March 25) at tinyurl.com/concordia-casino & at the door.
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“Falsettos”: U-M Basement Arts
Apr. 5 & 6. Naomi Parr & Caleb Middleton direct fellow U-M students in William Finn and James Lapine’s 1992 Tony-winning musical, a mixture of comedy and pathos exploring changes in the tenor of gay life brought about by the arrival of AIDS. The play is a meld of two earlier works: March of the Falsettos, a 1981 farce about a merry-go-round of relationships begun when a man leaves his wife and son for a male lover, and Falsettoland, a 1991 play about the lives of the same group of characters when one of the men is diagnosed with AIDS. 7 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 11 p.m. (Fri.), U-M Walgreen Drama Center Studio 1, 1226 Murfin. Free. facebook.com/basementarts.
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“Hometown Show with Kittel & Co.”: Saline Fiddlers Philharmonic
Bluegrass and high-energy American folk by this renowned touring student fiddle ensemble. Tonight they perform jointly with a quintet led by Grammy-nominated composer-violinist Jeremy Kittel, a Saline native and U-M alum whose eclectic repertoire ranges from Scottish, Irish, and Cape Breton fiddle tunes to jazz, bluegrass, traditional Appalachian tunes, and originals that draw on all these genres. 7–9 p.m., Saline High School Auditorium, 1300 Campus Pkwy., Saline. Tickets $10 (students, $5) in advance at bit.ly/salinefiddlers2024 and $15 (students, $10; kids age 10 and under, free) at the door. info@salinefiddlers.com, (866) 257–5333.
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First Saturday Contra Dance: Ann Arbor Community for Traditional Music and Dance
Maeve Devlin calls to live music by Big Fun. All dances taught; no partner needed. Bring clean shoes. 7–10:30 p.m., Pittsfield Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. $10–$12 suggested donation. aactmad.org/contra, (734) 274–0773.
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Ben Creed: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
Apr. 4–6. Veteran NYC monologist, now based in Tucson, who’s known for his gravelly voice, high-energy, dynamic performing style, and quick-witted, wise-guy perspectives on a variety of topics. Opening act TBA. Alcohol served. 7:15 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 9:45 p.m. (Sat.), 212 S. Fourth Ave. $20 (Thurs., $15) at aacomedy.com and (if available) at the door. (734) 996–9080.
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“Drum and Dance Jam”: Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth
All invited to join a drum circle led by percussionist Curtis Glatter. Bring a drum or use one provided. 7:30–9 p.m., Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth, 704 Airport Blvd. $5 suggested donation. (734) 480–1219.
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“The Woman in Black”: Mind the Gap Theatre Productions
Mar. 28–31 & Apr. 4–7. Fran Potasnik directs local actors in Stephen Mallatratt’s adaptation of Susan Hill’s gothic ghost novel set in Victorian England about a man who tries to put an end to his nightmares by writing about a tragic incident from his youth. The show ran in London’s West End for 33 years. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.-Sat.), 3 p.m. (Sun.), Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. Huron St., Ypsilanti. Tickets $20–$25 in advance at mindthegaplux.com and (if available) at the door. (810) 580–9126.
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“Y2Gay: Drag Show at the Freighthouse”: University Musical Society Ypsilanti Freighthouse Residency
Local drag queen Zooey Gaychanel hosts drag shows on 1990s (7:30 p.m.) and 2000s (9:30 p.m.) themes. Dancing to music from both decades spun by DJ Medusa between shows. Doors open at 7 p.m. Age 18 and up only. 7:30 p.m. & 9:30 p.m., Ypsilanti Freighthouse, 100 Market Pl., Ypsilanti. Pay what you wish. Preregistration required at ums.org/season or (734) 764–2538.
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Duo Mundi George and Guli Piano Recital: "Immigration and Opportunity: Music from Elsewhere": Ann Arbor Area Piano Teachers Guild
The Ann Arbor Area Piano Teachers Guild is hosting famed piano partners Duo Mundi George and Guli. This recital of 4-hand music on two pianos features arrangements of Meredith Monk, Fazil Say, Igor Stravinsky and Astor Piazzolla.
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“Beethoven Symphony No. 5”: Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra
Music director Earl Lee conducts the A2SO in an all-Beethoven program, including the German master’s muscular, emotional Symphony No. 5, which opens with perhaps the four most well-known notes in classical music. Also, Beethoven’s Overture written in 1807 for Heinrich Joseph von Collin’s 1804 tragedy Coriolan, and his energetic Symphony No. 2, which is filled with Beethovenian musical jokes. Preconcert talk at 7 p.m. 8 p.m., Michigan Theater. Tickets $15–$90 in advance at a2so.com & by calling (734) 994–4801, and at the door.
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“I'll Be on My Way”: U-M Men’s Glee Club Annual Spring Concert
This popular choir, the oldest of the numerous campus a cappella groups, performs a program of works about journeys in advance of its international tour this spring. 8 p.m., Hill Auditorium. Tickets $5–$25 in advance at tickets.smtd.umich.edu & at the door. (734) 764–2538.
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“Iolanthe”: U-M Gilbert and Sullivan Society
April 4–7. This accomplished local town-and-gown company presents Gilbert and Sullivan’s 1882 comic operetta about the fallout from the marriage between the fairy Iolanthe and a mortal. The plot centers on their son, Strephon, who loves a humble shepherdess but is kept from marrying her by several nobles, including his father, who also covet her. The fairy band reacts by placing Strephon into Parliament, where his magical powers ensure the passage of any bill he supports. When he drafts a bill basing membership eligibility in the House of Lords on intelligence, the peers are thrown into a tizzy that escalates when Iolanthe drops a paternity bombshell. Iolanthe is especially prized for its music, including the arias “O Foolish Fey” and “Blue Blood,” and the dizzying patter song “When You’re Lying Awake with a Dismal Headache.” 8 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sat. & Sun), Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre, Michigan League. Tickets $30 (seniors, $27; students with ID, $15) in advance at the Michigan League Ticket Office, mutotix.umich.edu, and at the door. (734) 763–8587.
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“Night of the Amphibians”: Waterloo Natural History Association
Naturalist Carol Strahler discusses & displays frogs, frog calls, salamanders, and quivering masses of eggs from local ponds. Followed by a walk to a nearby pond to see and hear frogs singing. Bring a flashlight and dress for the weather. 8–9:30 p.m., Eddy Discovery Center, 17030 Bush Rd., Chelsea. $2 (families, $5). Space limited; preregistration required by calling (734) 475–3170. $14 ($19 at the gate) recreation passport required.
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“The Antichrist Cometh”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
Every Wed.–Sun., Mar. 22–May 5 (except Mar. 31). Rhiannon Ragland directs the premiere of Livonia playwright David MacGregor’s comedy about a happily married man who discovers that he might be the Antichrist. Will he be able to attend a small dinner party, or will the event usher in the Apocalypse? Contains adult subject matter and language. 3 p.m. (Wed., Thurs., & Sat.), 8 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Purple Rose Theatre, 137 Park St., Chelsea. Tickets $30–$48 in advance at purplerosetheatre.org and by phone, and (if available) at the door. Discounts available for students, seniors, teachers, military personnel, and groups. (734) 433–7673.
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“The Cherry Orchard”: U-M Theatre Department
Every Thurs.–Sun., Apr. 4–14. Daniel Cantor directs drama students in Chekhov’s classic 1903 drama, a wryly ironic tragicomedy, about an aristocratic Russian family who resist selling their beloved but obsolete cherry orchard in order to save their estate from bankruptcy. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.), 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Arthur Miller Theatre, 1226 Murfin, North Campus. Tickets $30 (students, $13) in advance at tickets.smtd.umich.edu & and at the door. (734) 764–0583.
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“the ripple, the wave that carried me home”: Theatre Nova
Every Thurs.–Sun., Mar. 22–Apr. 14. Lynch Travis directs the Michigan premiere of Tony-nominated playwright Christina Anderson’s drama about the adult daughter of civil rights activists trying to make peace with a childhood upended by her parents’ fight to integrate swimming pools in 1960s Kansas. The Chicago Sun Times reviewer said it “resonates with primal force.” 8 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Theatre Nova, 410 W. Huron St. Mask & proof of vaccination required. Tickets $28 (kids under 17, $10) in advance at theatre-nova.ticketleap.com and (if available) at the door. (734) 635–8450.
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Master of Fine Arts Dance Concert: U-M Dance Department
Apr. 5 & 6. U-M dance MFA candidate Sreya Muthukumar showcases her original choreography. 8 p.m. (doors open at 7:30 p.m.), U-M Dance Bldg. Performance Studio Theatre, 1000 Baits, North Campus. Free: limited capacity, arrive early. (734) 763–2510.
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Mike Miz: Acoustic Routes
Nashville-based rock ’n’ roll and Americana singer-songwriter and guitarist known for his soulful, energetic live shows. Rolling Stone hailed his 2021 single “Virginia” as “a monster of a jam rocker.” He comes to Michigan with a new album of acoustic songs, Someone Else’s Shoes. 8 p.m., Stony Lake Brewing, 447 E. Michigan Ave., Saline. $15 in advance at stonylakebrewing.com and at the door. (734) 316–7919.
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“Y2Gay: Drag Show at the Freighthouse”: University Musical Society Ypsilanti Freighthouse Residency
Local drag queen Zooey Gaychanel hosts drag shows on 1990s (7:30 p.m.) and 2000s (9:30 p.m.) themes. Dancing to music from both decades spun by DJ Medusa between shows. Doors open at 7 p.m. Age 18 and up only. 7:30 p.m. & 9:30 p.m., Ypsilanti Freighthouse, 100 Market Pl., Ypsilanti. Pay what you wish. Preregistration required at ums.org/season or (734) 764–2538.
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Ben Creed: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
Apr. 4–6. Veteran NYC monologist, now based in Tucson, who’s known for his gravelly voice, high-energy, dynamic performing style, and quick-witted, wise-guy perspectives on a variety of topics. Opening act TBA. Alcohol served. 7:15 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 9:45 p.m. (Sat.), 212 S. Fourth Ave. $20 (Thurs., $15) at aacomedy.com and (if available) at the door. (734) 996–9080.
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“Gamers for Giving 2024”: Gamers Outreach
Apr. 6 & 7. Thirty-six-hour video game marathon, with several tournaments. A benefit for Gamers Outreach, a charity that creates portable video game carts for kids at children’s hospitals. Participants must provide their own gaming equipment. 9 a.m. Sat.–9 p.m. Sun., EMU Gervin Center, 799 N. Hewitt, Ypsilanti. $45–$300 (spectators, free). Preregistration required at gamersforgiving.org.
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