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April 2, 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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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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Storytelling for Solo Agers: Limelight & Jewish Family Services with funding from Creative Washtenaw and AAACF
Are you aging on your own? Aging solo? Have a story or two to write, shape, share and/or tell?
Then join us and be part of Limelight’s Storytelling Workshops for Solo Agers and help us, help you craft and tell your solo aging story.
These workshops are the lead up to Solo Acts: A Solo Aging Symposium and Theatrical Performance on May 10th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m at the Ann Arbor District Library
To sign up up go to decky@limelightlive.org OR call and Leave a Message : (313) 489-0189
or fill out this form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVHBmKowjGjdtIHXvZg314oBs8kzV0Q4hc6EmTrCchRSTMEg/viewform
More information can be found at: www.limelightlive.org
Jewish Commuity Center 2937 Birch Hollow Dr. ,Ann Arbor. Free. decky@limelightlive.org www.limelightlive.orgAdd this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
Ann Arbor Group Runs: Fleet Feet
Every Tues., Wed., & Fri. 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. (Tues.), 5700 Jackson Rd., (734) 929–9022. Also, 6 p.m. (Wed.) & 8 a.m. (Fri.), 123 E. Liberty, (734) 769–5016. Free.
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Indoor Walking: Pittsfield Township Senior Center
Pittsfield Township Senior Center, 701 W. Ellsworth. bit.ly/pittsfield-seniors. (734) 822–2120. Free (except as noted) in-person weekly activities. Check meeting status before coming.
Indoor Walking (Tues. 8–8:45 a.m.).
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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. Free (except as noted) in-person weekly 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. 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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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 playtime. 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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Noon Lecture Series: U-M Center for Chinese Studies
Every Tues. (except Apr. 30). Talks by visiting scholars. Sandwiches, cookies, & coffee served. Apr. 2: University of Hawai’i philosophy professor Franklin Perkins discusses the 4th-century Chinese philosopher Mencius in “Seeing the World Like a Sage: Mengzi on Cultivating Perception.” Apr. 9: SUNY-Buffalo history professor Yan Liu on “Scent from Afar: Aromatics, Healing, and the Making of Olfactory Knowledge in Tang and Song China.” Apr. 16: MIT urban sustainability professor Siqi Zheng on “Tariff Wall Jumping at the China-Vietnam Border.” Apr. 23: University of California-Irvine sociology professor Wang Feng discusses contemporary China in “China’s Age of Abundance: Origins, Ascendance, and Aftermath.” Noon–1 p.m., 1010 Weiser Hall, 500 Church St. For livestream, preregister at ii.umich.edu/lrccs. Free. (734) 764–6308.
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“Solo Aging Storytelling”: Limelight
Apr. 2, 5, 9, 12, 19, & 25. Workshops to help seniors craft and tell their stories to perform at “Solo Acts: A Solo Aging Symposium and Theatrical Performance” on May 10. 12:30–2 p.m. (Apr. 2, 9, & 25). Jewish Community Center, 2935 Birch Hollow Dr. & 1–2:30 p.m. (Apr. 5, 12, & 19), Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. Free. Preregistration required at limelightlive.org, by emailing decky@limelightlive.org, or by calling (313) 489–0189.
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“Make Your Own Succulent Planting”: Jewish Community Center
All invited to design and arrange their own small succulent planting to take home. All materials provided. 1–2:30 p.m., JCC, 2935 Birch Hollow Dr. $25, preregistration required at tinyurl.com/4rt3m6xx. jccannarbor.org, (734) 971-0990.
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Bridge: 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.
Bridge (Tues. & Fri. 1–4 p.m. in person), call if interested.
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Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor City Club
Every Tues., Thurs., & Fri. 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. $8 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. Free (except as noted) in-person weekly activities. Check meeting status before coming.
Euchre (Tues. 1–3 p.m.).
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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 (Apr. 2 & 16, 3–5 p.m. in person) for native Spanish speakers.
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“Accessing Korean Art Song: An under Appreciated Gem”: U-M Center for Korean Studies
U-M music professor Matthew Thompson discusses the challenges of making Gagok accessible to non-native speakers. Gagok is a Korean genre of settings of a poem or text that mirrors classic European art songs. 4–5:30 p.m., 1010 Weiser Hall, 500 Church St. Free. (734) 764-1825.
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“Soldiers and Kings: Survival and Hope in the World of Human Smuggling”: U-M American Culture Department Betty Ch’maj Lecture
UCLA anthropology professor Jason De León discusses his new book that follows human smugglers on the U.S.-Mexican border. 4–7 p.m., Palmer Commons Forum Hall, 100 Washtenaw. Free. (734) 763-1460.
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“When a Human Gives Birth to a Raven: Rabbis and the Reproduction of Species”: U-M Center for Judaic Studies Book Launch
U-M Judaic studies professor Rafe Neis is joined by U-M history professors Anna Bonnell Freidin, Jay Chrisostomo, and Peggy McCracken to discuss Neis’s new investigation of rabbinic treatises relating to human and animal reproduction. 4–5:30 p.m., 2022 S. Thayer bldg., 202 S. Thayer. Free. (734) 763–9047.
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U-M Baseball
Game vs. EMU. This month’s home schedule also includes single games vs. WMU (Apr. 9, 4 p.m.), Wisconsin-Milwaukee (Apr 10, 4 p.m.), & Kent State (Apr. 30, 4 p.m.); as well as 3-game series vs. Minnesota (Apr. 12, 8 p.m.; Apr. 13, 2 p.m.; Apr. 14, 1 p.m.), Ohio State (Apr. 19, 6 p.m.; Apr. 20, 2 p.m.; Apr. 21, 1 p.m.), & Long Beach State (Apr. 26, 6 p.m.; Apr. 27, 2 p.m.; Apr. 28, 1 p.m.). 4 p.m. Ray Fisher Stadium, 1114 S. State. Tickets (price TBA) at mgoblue.com/tickets & at the gate. (734) 764–0247.
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One-Page Zines: Ann Arbor District Library Riso Lab
All invited to use analog tools to design a 1-page magazine and print it with the lab’s Risograph duplicator, a kind of digital screen printer similar to a photocopier. Participants can print 20 copies of their design and, if they like, trade prints with others. 5:30–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“Art’s Role in Religion Is Beyond Belief”: UMMA Subject Matters
U-M Community Scholars program director Christine Modey joins UMMA curator Dave Choberka for an exploration of religious expression in art. Includes a short pre-talk assignment emailed upon registration. 6–7:30 p.m., UMMA, 525 S. State. Free. Preregistration required at umma.umich.edu/events. (734) 764–0395.
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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. 6–10 p.m. (Tues.) & 6–9 p.m. (Fri.), Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium Blvd. $10. Preregistration recommended. info@sylvanfactory.com.
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“Folk Song Jam Along'': Ann Arbor District Library
Lori Fithian and Jean Chorazyczewski lead this family-friendly sing-along. Lyrics and chords are projected so all can play together to a selection from over 350 familiar folk and pop songs. Participants are welcome to bring their own acoustic instruments. 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Westgate, 2503 Jackson Ave. Free. folksongjamalong@gmail.com.
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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. 6–8 p.m. (Mon.–Thurs.) & 1–3 p.m. (Sun.), Spun, 401 N. Fourth Ave. Free. (734) 780–7867.
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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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Meditation and Mindfulness for Adults: Ann Arbor District Library
Apr. 2 & 29 (different branch locations). Guided meditation sessions, for adults and kids grade 6 & up, drawing on various mindfulness methods. 6–7:15 p.m., AADL Pittsfield, 2359 Oak Valley (Apr. 2) & AADL Malletts Creek, 3090 E. Eisenhower (Apr. 29). Free. (734) 327-4200.
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Simple Solar Eclipse Viewer: Ann Arbor District Library
Adults and kids age 5 & up invited to make a simple and safe solar eclipse viewer to watch the April 8 eclipse without looking directly at the sun. 6–7 p.m., AADL Downtown Multipurpose Rm. Free. (734) 327-4200.
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“Tour de Dirt”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
Every Tues. 20- to 35-mile ride along Chelsea-area dirt roads. 6:15 p.m., meet at Aberdeen Bike and Outdoors, 1101 Main St., Chelsea. Free. For each week’s route, email scimitargs@gmail.com.
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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. Apr. 2: University of Pennsylvania African American studies professor Marcia Chatelain on “Franchise: The Golden Arches in Black America, a Talk about Food and Racial Justice.” Apr. 9: University of Oxford law researcher Sarah Levy on “Inuit Seal Hunters.” Apr. 16 (in person at 140 Lorch Hall, 611 Tappan): “Fast Food for Thought,” 5-minute talks on food and agriculture by 10 U-M professors. Apr. 23: U-M environmental justice lecturer shakara tyler and U-M food and history lecturer Margot Finn give a class synthesis. 6:30–8 p.m., for URL, preregister at sites.lsa.umich.edu/sustainablefoodsystems/foodliteracyforall. Free.
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“Relative Strangers”: Literati Bookstore
Local Korean American writer A.H. Kim is joined by fellow local writer Camille Pagán to discuss her new book, a wry and witty spin on Sense and Sensibility that’s about a pair of half-Korean sisters’ journey of self-discovery. 6:30 p.m., Literati, 124 E. Washington. Free. (734) 585–5567.
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Death Café: Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth
The center’s founding minister Annie Kopko and Susan Thompson lead a frank conversation (via Zoom) about death. 6:30–8 p.m., for URL see interfaithspirit.org. Free, but donations appreciated. (734) 327–0270.
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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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“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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“Parenting Middle Schoolers”: Greenhills School
Talk by writer Phyllis Fagell, the author of Middle School Matters and Middle School Superpowers. 7 p.m., Greenhills School Campbell Center for Performing Arts, 850 Greenhills Dr. Free, but preregistration required at greenhillsschool.org/events.
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“Sound & Silence”: Canterbury House
Every Tues. Regular gathering exploring contemplative music and silence, sometimes led by a guest artist. Apr. 9: The U-M Creative Arts Orchestra, an adventurous music student improvisational jazz ensemble. Apr. 23: Local percussionist Cameron Wilson weaves a series of “drum songs,” reflecting on the moment of being born into the physical world through rhythmic drones and electronics. 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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“Trivia with Terry!”: Argus Farm Stop
Apr. 2 & 16. All invited to form teams to answer wacky trivia questions from this longtime Aut Bar trivia night emcee. 7–8:30 p.m., Argus, 1200 Packard. Free; food & drink for sale. (734) 997–5448.
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"Parenting Middle Schoolers, with Author and Clinician Phyllis Fagell": Greenhills School
The author of Middle School Matters and her newest book, Middle School Superpowers, Phyllis Fagell discusses how parents and caregivers can bolster any middle school student's resilience, help them manage disappointment, and support their recovery from a range of setbacks common to this developmental stage. Fagell is a clinician and journalist and a frequent contributor to The Washington Post. Her ideas have been shared in The New York Times, The Atlantic, The New Yorker, The Boston Globe, and The Chicago Tribune.
850 Greenhills Drive ,Ann Arbor. Register at https://greenhillsschool.org/speakers Free. info@greenhillsschool.org https://greenhillsschool.org 734-769-4010.Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
Ann Arbor Camera Club
Apr. 2 & 16. Club members share their projected digital slides (Apr. 2) and prints (Apr. 16) on various topics, including this month's assignment, “Golden or Blue Hour.” Also, on Apr. 2, Community High School students present their work, and on Apr. 16 members display their entries for the club's annual printed image competition. 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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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 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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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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“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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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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Storytelling for Solo Agers: Limelight & Jewish Family Services with funding from Creative Washtenaw and AAACF
Are you aging on your own? Aging solo? Have a story or two to write, shape, share and/or tell?
Then join us and be part of Limelight’s Storytelling Workshops for Solo Agers and help us, help you craft and tell your solo aging story.
These workshops are the lead up to Solo Acts: A Solo Aging Symposium and Theatrical Performance on May 10th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m at the Ann Arbor District Library
To sign up up go to decky@limelightlive.org OR call and Leave a Message : (313) 489-0189
or fill out this form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVHBmKowjGjdtIHXvZg314oBs8kzV0Q4hc6EmTrCchRSTMEg/viewform
More information can be found at: www.limelightlive.org
Jewish Commuity Center 2937 Birch Hollow Dr. ,Ann Arbor. Free. decky@limelightlive.org www.limelightlive.orgAdd this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
Ann Arbor Group Runs: Fleet Feet
Every Tues., Wed., & Fri. 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. (Tues.), 5700 Jackson Rd., (734) 929–9022. Also, 6 p.m. (Wed.) & 8 a.m. (Fri.), 123 E. Liberty, (734) 769–5016. Free.
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Indoor Walking: Pittsfield Township Senior Center
Pittsfield Township Senior Center, 701 W. Ellsworth. bit.ly/pittsfield-seniors. (734) 822–2120. Free (except as noted) in-person weekly activities. Check meeting status before coming.
Indoor Walking (Tues. 8–8:45 a.m.).
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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. Free (except as noted) in-person weekly 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. 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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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 playtime. 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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Noon Lecture Series: U-M Center for Chinese Studies
Every Tues. (except Apr. 30). Talks by visiting scholars. Sandwiches, cookies, & coffee served. Apr. 2: University of Hawai’i philosophy professor Franklin Perkins discusses the 4th-century Chinese philosopher Mencius in “Seeing the World Like a Sage: Mengzi on Cultivating Perception.” Apr. 9: SUNY-Buffalo history professor Yan Liu on “Scent from Afar: Aromatics, Healing, and the Making of Olfactory Knowledge in Tang and Song China.” Apr. 16: MIT urban sustainability professor Siqi Zheng on “Tariff Wall Jumping at the China-Vietnam Border.” Apr. 23: University of California-Irvine sociology professor Wang Feng discusses contemporary China in “China’s Age of Abundance: Origins, Ascendance, and Aftermath.” Noon–1 p.m., 1010 Weiser Hall, 500 Church St. For livestream, preregister at ii.umich.edu/lrccs. Free. (734) 764–6308.
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“Solo Aging Storytelling”: Limelight
Apr. 2, 5, 9, 12, 19, & 25. Workshops to help seniors craft and tell their stories to perform at “Solo Acts: A Solo Aging Symposium and Theatrical Performance” on May 10. 12:30–2 p.m. (Apr. 2, 9, & 25). Jewish Community Center, 2935 Birch Hollow Dr. & 1–2:30 p.m. (Apr. 5, 12, & 19), Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. Free. Preregistration required at limelightlive.org, by emailing decky@limelightlive.org, or by calling (313) 489–0189.
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“Make Your Own Succulent Planting”: Jewish Community Center
All invited to design and arrange their own small succulent planting to take home. All materials provided. 1–2:30 p.m., JCC, 2935 Birch Hollow Dr. $25, preregistration required at tinyurl.com/4rt3m6xx. jccannarbor.org, (734) 971-0990.
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Bridge: 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.
Bridge (Tues. & Fri. 1–4 p.m. in person), call if interested.
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Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor City Club
Every Tues., Thurs., & Fri. 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. $8 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. Free (except as noted) in-person weekly activities. Check meeting status before coming.
Euchre (Tues. 1–3 p.m.).
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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 (Apr. 2 & 16, 3–5 p.m. in person) for native Spanish speakers.
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“Accessing Korean Art Song: An under Appreciated Gem”: U-M Center for Korean Studies
U-M music professor Matthew Thompson discusses the challenges of making Gagok accessible to non-native speakers. Gagok is a Korean genre of settings of a poem or text that mirrors classic European art songs. 4–5:30 p.m., 1010 Weiser Hall, 500 Church St. Free. (734) 764-1825.
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“Soldiers and Kings: Survival and Hope in the World of Human Smuggling”: U-M American Culture Department Betty Ch’maj Lecture
UCLA anthropology professor Jason De León discusses his new book that follows human smugglers on the U.S.-Mexican border. 4–7 p.m., Palmer Commons Forum Hall, 100 Washtenaw. Free. (734) 763-1460.
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“When a Human Gives Birth to a Raven: Rabbis and the Reproduction of Species”: U-M Center for Judaic Studies Book Launch
U-M Judaic studies professor Rafe Neis is joined by U-M history professors Anna Bonnell Freidin, Jay Chrisostomo, and Peggy McCracken to discuss Neis’s new investigation of rabbinic treatises relating to human and animal reproduction. 4–5:30 p.m., 2022 S. Thayer bldg., 202 S. Thayer. Free. (734) 763–9047.
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U-M Baseball
Game vs. EMU. This month’s home schedule also includes single games vs. WMU (Apr. 9, 4 p.m.), Wisconsin-Milwaukee (Apr 10, 4 p.m.), & Kent State (Apr. 30, 4 p.m.); as well as 3-game series vs. Minnesota (Apr. 12, 8 p.m.; Apr. 13, 2 p.m.; Apr. 14, 1 p.m.), Ohio State (Apr. 19, 6 p.m.; Apr. 20, 2 p.m.; Apr. 21, 1 p.m.), & Long Beach State (Apr. 26, 6 p.m.; Apr. 27, 2 p.m.; Apr. 28, 1 p.m.). 4 p.m. Ray Fisher Stadium, 1114 S. State. Tickets (price TBA) at mgoblue.com/tickets & at the gate. (734) 764–0247.
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One-Page Zines: Ann Arbor District Library Riso Lab
All invited to use analog tools to design a 1-page magazine and print it with the lab’s Risograph duplicator, a kind of digital screen printer similar to a photocopier. Participants can print 20 copies of their design and, if they like, trade prints with others. 5:30–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“Art’s Role in Religion Is Beyond Belief”: UMMA Subject Matters
U-M Community Scholars program director Christine Modey joins UMMA curator Dave Choberka for an exploration of religious expression in art. Includes a short pre-talk assignment emailed upon registration. 6–7:30 p.m., UMMA, 525 S. State. Free. Preregistration required at umma.umich.edu/events. (734) 764–0395.
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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. 6–10 p.m. (Tues.) & 6–9 p.m. (Fri.), Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium Blvd. $10. Preregistration recommended. info@sylvanfactory.com.
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“Folk Song Jam Along'': Ann Arbor District Library
Lori Fithian and Jean Chorazyczewski lead this family-friendly sing-along. Lyrics and chords are projected so all can play together to a selection from over 350 familiar folk and pop songs. Participants are welcome to bring their own acoustic instruments. 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Westgate, 2503 Jackson Ave. Free. folksongjamalong@gmail.com.
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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. 6–8 p.m. (Mon.–Thurs.) & 1–3 p.m. (Sun.), Spun, 401 N. Fourth Ave. Free. (734) 780–7867.
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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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Meditation and Mindfulness for Adults: Ann Arbor District Library
Apr. 2 & 29 (different branch locations). Guided meditation sessions, for adults and kids grade 6 & up, drawing on various mindfulness methods. 6–7:15 p.m., AADL Pittsfield, 2359 Oak Valley (Apr. 2) & AADL Malletts Creek, 3090 E. Eisenhower (Apr. 29). Free. (734) 327-4200.
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Simple Solar Eclipse Viewer: Ann Arbor District Library
Adults and kids age 5 & up invited to make a simple and safe solar eclipse viewer to watch the April 8 eclipse without looking directly at the sun. 6–7 p.m., AADL Downtown Multipurpose Rm. Free. (734) 327-4200.
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“Tour de Dirt”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
Every Tues. 20- to 35-mile ride along Chelsea-area dirt roads. 6:15 p.m., meet at Aberdeen Bike and Outdoors, 1101 Main St., Chelsea. Free. For each week’s route, email scimitargs@gmail.com.
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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. Apr. 2: University of Pennsylvania African American studies professor Marcia Chatelain on “Franchise: The Golden Arches in Black America, a Talk about Food and Racial Justice.” Apr. 9: University of Oxford law researcher Sarah Levy on “Inuit Seal Hunters.” Apr. 16 (in person at 140 Lorch Hall, 611 Tappan): “Fast Food for Thought,” 5-minute talks on food and agriculture by 10 U-M professors. Apr. 23: U-M environmental justice lecturer shakara tyler and U-M food and history lecturer Margot Finn give a class synthesis. 6:30–8 p.m., for URL, preregister at sites.lsa.umich.edu/sustainablefoodsystems/foodliteracyforall. Free.
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“Relative Strangers”: Literati Bookstore
Local Korean American writer A.H. Kim is joined by fellow local writer Camille Pagán to discuss her new book, a wry and witty spin on Sense and Sensibility that’s about a pair of half-Korean sisters’ journey of self-discovery. 6:30 p.m., Literati, 124 E. Washington. Free. (734) 585–5567.
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Death Café: Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth
The center’s founding minister Annie Kopko and Susan Thompson lead a frank conversation (via Zoom) about death. 6:30–8 p.m., for URL see interfaithspirit.org. Free, but donations appreciated. (734) 327–0270.
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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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“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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“Parenting Middle Schoolers”: Greenhills School
Talk by writer Phyllis Fagell, the author of Middle School Matters and Middle School Superpowers. 7 p.m., Greenhills School Campbell Center for Performing Arts, 850 Greenhills Dr. Free, but preregistration required at greenhillsschool.org/events.
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“Sound & Silence”: Canterbury House
Every Tues. Regular gathering exploring contemplative music and silence, sometimes led by a guest artist. Apr. 9: The U-M Creative Arts Orchestra, an adventurous music student improvisational jazz ensemble. Apr. 23: Local percussionist Cameron Wilson weaves a series of “drum songs,” reflecting on the moment of being born into the physical world through rhythmic drones and electronics. 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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“Trivia with Terry!”: Argus Farm Stop
Apr. 2 & 16. All invited to form teams to answer wacky trivia questions from this longtime Aut Bar trivia night emcee. 7–8:30 p.m., Argus, 1200 Packard. Free; food & drink for sale. (734) 997–5448.
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"Parenting Middle Schoolers, with Author and Clinician Phyllis Fagell": Greenhills School
The author of Middle School Matters and her newest book, Middle School Superpowers, Phyllis Fagell discusses how parents and caregivers can bolster any middle school student's resilience, help them manage disappointment, and support their recovery from a range of setbacks common to this developmental stage. Fagell is a clinician and journalist and a frequent contributor to The Washington Post. Her ideas have been shared in The New York Times, The Atlantic, The New Yorker, The Boston Globe, and The Chicago Tribune.
850 Greenhills Drive ,Ann Arbor. Register at https://greenhillsschool.org/speakers Free. info@greenhillsschool.org https://greenhillsschool.org 734-769-4010.Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
Ann Arbor Camera Club
Apr. 2 & 16. Club members share their projected digital slides (Apr. 2) and prints (Apr. 16) on various topics, including this month's assignment, “Golden or Blue Hour.” Also, on Apr. 2, Community High School students present their work, and on Apr. 16 members display their entries for the club's annual printed image competition. 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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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 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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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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