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April 25, 2026
"A Seat at the Table" Pitch Haus ~ Natural Dye Bundle Dye Workshop: The Natural Dye Company and Curiouser Clay
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Join The Natural Dye Company for Pitch Haus "A Seat at the Table" presented by Curiouser Clay. Bundle dyeing is the perfect way to start your dye journey and is a simple form of eco-printing. You will learn how to use an array of natural dyes and steam to create your own 100% silk scarf and also participant in making a community textile to be displayed at the Pitch Haus in June! For more information and to register, please click on the URL link provided.
13223 McKinley Rd ,Chelsea. https://thenaturaldyecompany.square.site/product/-a-seat-at-the-table-pitch-haus-bundle-dye-workshop-at-curiouser-clay/IDFHUVZLBGE6X6NQ7SVYHXAJ Sliding Scale $30.00 - $65.00. [email protected] https://thenaturaldyecompany.square.siteGroup Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company (AARC)
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Every Mon., Thurs., & Sat. (different AARC locations). Runners of all abilities invited to join a 5K mapped route (Mon. & Thurs.) or either a beginner or advanced group run (Sat.). AARC Colonnade (6 p.m. Thurs.), 901 W. Eisenhower; AARC Traver Village (7 a.m. Sat.), 2621 Plymouth Rd.; and Corner Brewery (6 p.m. Mon.), 720 Norris, Ypsi. Free. annarborrunningcompany.com.
“Kayak Birding”: Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission
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WCPARC naturalist Kelsey Dehring leads a kayak tour of Independence Lake in search of shore birds and other species. All levels of birders welcome. Bring binoculars if you have them. 9–11 a.m., Independence Lake County Park, 3200 Jennings, Whitmore Lake. $30 tandem kayak, $25 single kayak, $20 with your own kayak, plus $6 (nonresidents, $10) vehicle entry fee. Preregistration required (capacity limited) at washtenaw.org/registerparks; registration #IL441201. [email protected].
“River Roundup”: Huron River Watershed Council
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All invited to learn about and help collect macroinvertebrates—including insect larvae and other small creatures like crayfish—from Huron River tributaries as part of this popular annual Adopt-a-Stream event for measuring the river’s health. Bring a bag lunch and dress for the weather. Kids (with caregiver) welcome. Rain or shine. Outings last approximately 4–5 hours. 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m., meet at HRWC office, 117 N. First St., ste. 100, to carpool. Free. Preregistration required at hrwc.org/roundup. (734) 769–5123, [email protected].
Friends at Front Porch Spring Sale
parkrun USA
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Every Sat. All invited to join a timed but noncompetitive 5K run/walk. 9 a.m., Lillie Park South or North (depending on weather conditions, check facebook.com/lillieparkrun for location), 4365 Platt. Free, but first-timers are requested to preregister at parkrun.us/lillie and arrive at 8:45 a.m. [email protected].
Spring Tree and Shrub Sale: Washtenaw County Conservation District
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PREORDER ONLINE JAN 2-MAR 23:
https://washtenawcd.org
Pick-up for all Tree & Shrub Sale products:
Friday, April 24: 1 pm - 6 pm
Saturday April 25: 9 am - 11 am
Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds
5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
“Dexter/Chelsea Saturday Morning Breakfast Ride”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
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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. (734) 649–9762, [email protected].
“Earth Week”: Community Commons Initiating Committee
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Apr. 19–25. Weeklong celebration of the Earth. Today: Opening assembly (10 a.m.–noon), followed by a bike ride (11:30 a.m.) to the Leslie Science & Nature Center Earth Day celebration (see listing below). Also, a concert (5–9 p.m.) with soul-flavored R&B, blues, and 70s funk sextet the Steve Somers Band, folk ensemble Mary & the Huz Band, and others.
Apr. 20–24: “Conscious Café” (10 a.m.–noon) open discussion, as well as various activities TBA (2–4 p.m.) such as talks, live music, and drumming (until 9 p.m.).
Apr. 25: “Conscious Café” conclusions (10 a.m.), live music TBA (noon, 5 p.m., & 7 p.m.), closing panel (2 p.m.), and talks (6 p.m.).
10 a.m.–9 p.m., Center of the City Commons, Fifth Ave. at Library Ln. Free. (734) 657–8083, [email protected], annarborcommunitycommons.org.
“Geology Hike: Kettle and Kame”: Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission
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WCPARC naturalist Shawn Severance leads a hilly, gravelly hike to the top of a kame (glacial mound) that features a panoramic overlook, with views of early spring wildflowers along the way. Wear shoes with good grip. 10 a.m.–noon, Park Lyndon South, 18801 North Territorial, Chelsea. Free. Preregistration required (capacity limited) at washtenaw.org/registerparks; #831009. [email protected].
Antique & Art Appraisal Day: Schmidt's Antiques Inc.
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Free Appraisal Day at Schmidt’s Antiques & The Michigan Art Gallery
Saturday, April 25th 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Free Auction & Art Gallery Evaluations of your Antiques and Art
We are happy to appraise your Art, Clocks and Watches, Silver, Art Pottery, Art Glass, Asian Art, Mid Century Modern items, Modern Art, Porcelain, Bronzes, Antique Firearms or Decorative Art items. Please bring photos of furniture or large items. Items will be accepted for our upcoming auction sales at this time.
Do you have artwork by a Michigan artist? Next door, our Michigan Art Gallery team will offer a complimentary appraisal clinic. Selected items may be included in future gallery sales and exhibitions.
5138 West Michigan Avenue ,Ypsilanti. Free Free. [email protected] www.SchmidtsAntiques.com 734-434- 2660.Free Appraisal Day: Schmidt's Antiques Inc. & The Michigan Art Gallery
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Appraisal Day: Saturday, April 25th 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Free Auction & Art Gallery Evaluations of your Antiques and Art
We are happy to appraise your Art, Clocks and Watches, Silver, Art Pottery, Art Glass, Asian Art, Mid Century Modern items, Modern Art, Porcelain, Bronzes, Antique Firearms or Decorative Art items. Please bring photos of furniture or large items. Items will be accepted for our upcoming auction sales at this time.
Do you have artwork by a Michigan artist? Are you a Michigan artist? Our Michigan Art Gallery staff will also be hosting a simultaneous free appraisal clinic next door. Items will be accepted for our upcoming art gallery sales & exhibitions.
5138 West Michigan Avenue
Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197
(734) 434-2660
www.SchmidtsAntiques.com
www.MichiganArtGallery.com
Open House: U-M Detroit Observatory
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Apr. 11 & 25 (different times). All invited to drop in and tour the historic building, view exhibits, participate in astronomy-related activities, and view the sun with the Observatory’s solar telescope (weather permitting). On Apr. 11, the observatory is open late to observe the night sky with the 1857 Fitz telescope. 10 a.m.–11 p.m. (Apr. 11) & 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (Apr. 25), 1398 E. Ann at Observatory. Free. (734) 764–3482, detroitobservatory.umich.edu.
WOW Woods and Wildflower Walks
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All 12 & older invited to this nature walk to learn about local plants and plant communities, led by ecologists Manuel Anderson and Jacqueline Courteau. Wear long pants and sturdy shoes. 10 a.m.–noon, Draper-Houston Meadows Preserve, 569 Mooreville, Milan. Free, donations accepted. Space limited; preregistration strongly suggested at tinyurl.com/3b57fa3u. [email protected].
“River Roundup”: Huron River Watershed Council
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All invited to learn about and help collect macroinvertebrates—including insect larvae and other small creatures like crayfish—from Huron River tributaries as part of this popular annual Adopt-a-Stream event for measuring the river’s health. Bring a bag lunch and dress for the weather. Kids (with caregiver) welcome. Rain or shine. Outings last approximately 4–5 hours. 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m., meet at HRWC office, 117 N. First St., ste. 100, to carpool. Free. Preregistration required at hrwc.org/roundup. (734) 769–5123, [email protected].
Chime Concert: Kerrytown Market & Shops
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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.). Free. [email protected].
“2026 Spring Gala”: Ypsilanti Ladies’ Literary Club Benefit
“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
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Every Tues.–Sun., except Apr. 11. All age 6 & up invited into the museum’s labs to use scientific tools and museum specimens to answer questions and solve problems. The newest program examines how Michigan animals get along with each other—or don’t. 11 a.m.–3 p.m., 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478, ummnh.org.
Senior Health and Wellness Fair: AARP
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This event is designed to connect older adults and caregivers with local health resources and wellness activities. The fair offers a variety of educational and interactive opportunities for attendees, includingf health services, educational workshops, and engagement.
Washtenaw Community College 4800 E Huron Drive ,Ypsilanti. Free. [email protected]“Creature Encounters & Adult Open Hours”: The Creature Conservancy
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Every Sat. & Sun., and Fri. Apr. 3 & 17. On Sat. and Sun., conservancy staffers show off representatives of some invasive species, including a Burmese python, muntjac deer, and cane toad at 1 & 4 p.m., and an animal keeper shows a green iguana at 2 & 3 p.m. During the Friday Adult Open Hours (age 18+ only), conservancy staffers show off all four animals at 7:30 p.m. All tickets include a chance to see the conservancy’s other animals. Noon–5 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.) & 7–9 p.m. (Fri.), 4950 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. $15 (kids ages 2–12, $13; under age 2, free) cash or credit at the door only. (734) 929–9324, thecreatureconservancy.org.
“Critters Up Close!”: Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
Critter House Open Hours: Leslie Science & Nature Center
Dancingstar's Uplifting FIlm Festival and Showcase: Dancingstar Productions
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A day-long festival and showcase of shorts and feature films created to Uplift!
https://www.heardotsay.com ,Ann Arbor. https://www.dancingstarproductions.com/event-details/dancingstar-uplifting-short-film-festival-showcase $10. [email protected] DancingstarProductions.com 3102138231.U-M Museum of Natural History Planetarium & Dome Theater
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Every Fri.–Sun. Three different audiovisual planetarium shows suitable for all ages. Sea Monsters (noon) follows an intrepid Dolichorhynchops osborni (an extinct species of marine reptile) as she travels through the most dangerous oceans in history; The Sky Tonight (1 & 3 p.m.) explores the current night sky, with tips on how to find the cardinal directions, constellations, and planets on your own; and T. Rex (2 p.m.) describes the iconic dinosaur’s scientific and cinematic history (includes scenes of dinosaur violence). Noon, 1, 2, & 3 p.m., 1105 North University. $8 at the gift shop. Limited capacity. (734) 764–0480, ummnh.org.
“All About Owls”: U-M Museum of Natural History Discovery Demos
Walking Tour: Paths of Protest: Stories of Campus Activism at the University of Michigan: U-M Judy and Stanley Frankel Detroit Observatory
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The first teach-in. Lawsuits. Nazi resistance. U-M has long been home to activism, and this walking tour will visit historically significant locations where you will learn about protests on campus. We will cover women’s activism, the legacy of the Treaty of Fort Meigs, the Black Action Movement, anti-Vietnam War activism, and more.
Guided walking tour led by student docents. Duration: 1.25 hours; 1.25 miles.
*** Meet outside the Michigan League entrance on Ingalls Mall (facing the fountain). ***
Tour will take place in rain or snow, but will be cancelled for severe weather (registrants will be notified via email).
Registration required.
911 N University Ave ,Ann Arbor. https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/avhydg8 Free. [email protected] https://detroitobservatory.umich.edu/ 734-763-2230.Museum Highlight Tours: U-M Museum of Natural History
“Earth Day 2026: AI, Data Centers, and the Hidden Environmental Costs”: Michigan Friends Center
“Making Memorable Memoir”: Ann Arbor District Library
“Rent”: The Encore Musical Theatre Company
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Thurs.–Sun., Apr. 9–May 3. Matt Bogart directs this local professional company in Jonathan Larson’s Tony- and Pulitzer Prize–winning 1996 musical, based on Puccini’s La Bohème, about an impoverished community of artists in the East Village living under the shadow of AIDS. It features an inventive rock score with intricate choral work and dexterous lyrics. Mature audiences only. 7 p.m. (today) & various times (see date), Thurs.–Sun., Encore Maas Main Stage, 7714 Ann Arbor St., Dexter. Tickets $34–$65 in advance at theencoretheatre.org & (if available) at the door. (734) 268–6200.
“Ride the Cyclone: Teen Edition”: Huron Players
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Apr. 24–26. Huron High School students perform a 90-minute version of Jacob Richmond & Brooke Maxwell’s 2009 dark musical comedy about 6 teenage choir members who are killed in a freak roller coaster accident. When they awake in limbo, they are met by a mechanical fortune teller who invites each to tell a story to win a chance at returning to life. 7 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.), Huron High School, Meyers Auditorium, 2727 Fuller. Tickets $15 (students & staff, $10) in advance at huronplayers.ludus.com & at the door (cash, check, or Venmo). huronplayers.weebly.com.
Drop-in Improv Games: Ypsi Improv
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Apr. 7, 11, 18, & 25. All age 16 & up invited to learn about and participate in improv games in a fun, relaxed, and judgment-free setting. No experience necessary. The Apr. 18 & 25 meetings are followed by an hour-long skills session discussing and practicing a specific improv skill. 7–9 p.m. (Tues.) & 2–4 p.m. (Sat.), Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. Huron St., Ypsi. Tickets $8 (with skills session, $15) in advance via PayPal or Venmo linked from meetup.com/ypsi-improv or in cash at the door.
Letterpress Open Lab: Ann Arbor District Library
U-M Softball
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Game vs. Ohio State. The first in a 3-game series (Apr. 11, noon; Apr. 12, 3 p.m.). This month’s home schedule includes another 3-game series vs. Indiana (Apr. 24, 6 p.m.; Apr. 25, 2 p.m.; Apr. 26, 1 p.m.), and single games against Bowling Green (Apr. 15, 5 p.m., free) and Toledo (Apr. 21, 4:30 p.m.). 6 p.m., Alumni Field, 1114 S. State. Tickets $8–$25 at mgoblue.com/tickets & at the gate. (734) 764–0247.
“All About Owls”: U-M Museum of Natural History Discovery Demos
“Murder on the Links”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
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Every Wed.–Sun., Apr. 2–May 31. David Bendena directs Steven Dietz’s 2023 farce, based on an Agatha Christie whodunit, in which eccentric Belgian detective Hercule Poirot’s newest client is discovered, dead, on a French golf course. A cast of 6 actors embody a plethora of suspects in this high-energy, comic adaptation. Adult language and subject matter. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.), 3 p.m. (Thurs., Sat., & Wed.), 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.). PRT, 137 Park St., Chelsea. Tickets $31.50–$52.50 in advance at purplerosetheatre.org and (734) 433–7673, & (if available) at the door. Discounts available.
“Paper Flowers and Positive Thoughts”: Ann Arbor District Library
“Playfest 2026”: U-M Theatre Department
“2026 Year of the Horse Premiere Concert”: East Zodiac Music Foundation
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The highly regarded Ann Arbor–based saxophone ensemble Cerus Quartet, along with other area musicians, performs works by Asian composers TBA, highlighted by a new composition by Cincinnati composer Wenbin Lyu. Reception follows. 5–6 p.m., Northside Community Church, 929 Barton. Free, donations welcome. [email protected], eastzodiacmusic.com.
Magic: The Gathering: Sylvan Factory
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Every Tues., Wed., Fri., & Sat. All invited to play both casual and tournament forms of the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering (MTG).
Tues. (6:30 p.m.): “Pauper.” A fun and fast format for all skill levels, three rounds. $5.
Wed. & Sat. (5 p.m.): “Commander.” A drop-in session of the most popular form of the game. Free.
Wed. (6:30 p.m.): “Standard.” Three rounds, with competitive tournament rules, prizes of store credit. $10.
Fri. (6:30 p.m.): “Friday Night Draft.” Cost and format vary.
Various times, 2459 W. Stadium. (734) 929–5877, sylvanfactory.com.
Michigan Raptors
Comedy Mystery Dinner Show: The Dinner Detective Ann Arbor
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Dinner served while actors masquerading as fellow diners enact a comical murder mystery in which audience members may find themselves prime suspects. 6:30–9 p.m., Ann Arbor Marriott, 1275 S. Huron St., Ypsi. $70 includes gratuity. Preregistration required at thedinnerdetective.com. (866) 496–0535.
“Home”: Dance Uprising
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Apr. 24 & 25. This local modern dance company performs original dances choreographed by artistic director Amy Cadwallader and company member Rachel Meloche. 7 p.m., Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. Huron St., Ypsi. Tickets $26 (students & seniors, $11) in advance at danceuprising.com & (if available) $35 (students & seniors, $15) at the door.
“Playfest 2026”: U-M Theatre Department
“Rent”: The Encore Musical Theatre Company
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Thurs.–Sun., Apr. 9–May 3. Matt Bogart directs this local professional company in Jonathan Larson’s Tony- and Pulitzer Prize–winning 1996 musical, based on Puccini’s La Bohème, about an impoverished community of artists in the East Village living under the shadow of AIDS. It features an inventive rock score with intricate choral work and dexterous lyrics. Mature audiences only. 7 p.m. (today) & various times (see date), Thurs.–Sun., Encore Maas Main Stage, 7714 Ann Arbor St., Dexter. Tickets $34–$65 in advance at theencoretheatre.org & (if available) at the door. (734) 268–6200.
“Ride the Cyclone: Teen Edition”: Huron Players
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Apr. 24–26. Huron High School students perform a 90-minute version of Jacob Richmond & Brooke Maxwell’s 2009 dark musical comedy about 6 teenage choir members who are killed in a freak roller coaster accident. When they awake in limbo, they are met by a mechanical fortune teller who invites each to tell a story to win a chance at returning to life. 7 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.), Huron High School, Meyers Auditorium, 2727 Fuller. Tickets $15 (students & staff, $10) in advance at huronplayers.ludus.com & at the door (cash, check, or Venmo). huronplayers.weebly.com.
Barnstormers Revue Salon Night and Open Mic: Forge Theater
The Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus of North America: First Presbyterian Church
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Oleh Mahlay directs this award-winning male chorus in a program featuring folk songs and songs of resistance sung in Ukrainian (lyrics in English are projected). A large ensemble of banduras, a traditional Ukrainian folk instrument similar to a lyre, accompanies the singers. The chorus, which traces its roots to 1918 Ukraine, emigrated to Detroit as a group in 1949. 7–8:30 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 1432 Washtenaw Ave. Overflow parking at the Forest St. garage. Free. Website.
Matt McClowry: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
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Apr. 23–25. An awkward, gentle comic trapped in a hulking physique with an intense gaze, McClowry surprises with his annoyed, laconic, mordantly dry takes on topics from horoscopes to filthy hotel rooms. Opening acts TBA. 7:15 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 9:45 p.m. (Sat.), 212 S. Fourth Ave. $20 (Thurs., $15) at aacomedy.com & at the door. (734) 996–9080.
“Rhinocéros”: Ann Arbor Civic Theatre
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Apr. 17–26. Kat Walsh directs local actors in Eugène Ionesco’s acclaimed 1959 absurdist fable. It tells the story of Bérenger, a gentle drunkard who is spurred into action after watching a rhinoceros run through the square of his French town, transforming the townspeople into rhinos. Considered to be Ionesco’s finest work, the play is a parable about French collaboration with the Nazis. 7:30 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Arthur Miller Theatre, 1226 Murfin. Tickets $20 (seniors, $17; students, $10) at a2ct.ludus.com & (if available) at the door. (734) 971–2228.
“Wine, Women, & Song XXIV: Songs in the Keys of Life”: Kerrytown Concert House
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Apr. 25 & 26. Popular KCH tradition featuring musical numbers that are alternately witty, poignant, and funny. Singers include Laurie Atwood, Linda Beaupré, Sue Booth, Gayle Martin, Jess Merritt, January Provenzola, Deanna Relyea, Emily Rogers-Driskill, Susan Shipman, Monica Swartout-Bebow, and Kathy Waugh. With pianist Tim Van Riper and drummer Jonathan Brown. 7:30 p.m. (Sat.) and 4 p.m. (Sun.), 415 N. Fourth Ave. Tickets $35–$75 (students, $20–$60) in advance at kerrytownconcerthouse.com & (if available) at the door. (734) 769–2999.
Beyond This Point: University Musical Society Ypsilanti Freighthouse Residency
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Chicago-based collaborative percussion/arts duo Adam Rosenblatt and John Corkill, aka Beyond This Point, straddles the disciplines of music, theater, and science. Tonight, in a performance entitled “Musician Minus Instrument,” the “instruments” they play run the gamut from a loose jack cable to an IKEA desk lamp. 7:30 p.m., 100 Market Pl., Ypsi. $15–$25 suggested (pay what you wish). Preregistration required at tickets.ums.org or (734) 764–2538.
Holst’s “The Planets”: Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra
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Conductor Earl Lee leads the A2SO in a program highlighted by Gustav Holst’s majestic astrology-inspired The Planets, described by Holst as “a series of mood pictures” ranging from the pugnacious “Mars, the Bringer of War” to the lighthearted “Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity.” Also, a performance of Caroline Mallonee’s 2025 Lakeside Game and renowned German cello virtuoso Maximilian Hornung joins to perform Elgar’s poignant, elegiac cello concerto. Preconcert talk at 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m., Hill Auditorium. Tickets $15–$63 (youths & students, $13–$24) in advance only at a2so.com. (734) 994–4801.
“Murder on the Links”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
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Every Wed.–Sun., Apr. 2–May 31. David Bendena directs Steven Dietz’s 2023 farce, based on an Agatha Christie whodunit, in which eccentric Belgian detective Hercule Poirot’s newest client is discovered, dead, on a French golf course. A cast of 6 actors embody a plethora of suspects in this high-energy, comic adaptation. Adult language and subject matter. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.), 3 p.m. (Thurs., Sat., & Wed.), 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.). PRT, 137 Park St., Chelsea. Tickets $31.50–$52.50 in advance at purplerosetheatre.org and (734) 433–7673, & (if available) at the door. Discounts available.
“Precious Little”: Penny Seats Theatre Company
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Apr. 10–25. Julia Garlotte directs local actors in playwright Madeleine George’s dark comedy about a linguist who, after learning she is pregnant, finds comfort from two unlikely sources: the elderly speaker of a vanishing language … and a gorilla at the zoo. 8 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) and 2 p.m. (Sun.), Cahoots, 206 E. Huron St. Tickets $28 (students, $20; seniors, $25), in advance at pennyseats.org & (if available) at the door. (612) 210–7329, [email protected].
David Sedaris: Live Nation
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Known for his acidic humor, sharp-witted verbal elegance, and sardonically incisive social critiques, this beloved satirist made his comic debut on NPR’s Morning Edition recounting his strange-but-true experiences as a Macy’s elf clad in green tights, later recorded in his essay “Santaland Diaries.” Sedaris tonight recounts stories from his life and reads from his upcoming autobiographical book, The Land and Its People, scheduled for May release. 8 p.m., Michigan Theater. Tickets $79–$245 in advance at (800) 745–3000, ticketmaster.com, & (if available) at the door.
Saturday Night Improv: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
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Every Sat. House team Destination Unknown improvises based on a scenario suggested by the audience. Two guest troupes open. Also, on Apr. 4, Love Fools, an improvised dating show with a lineup of strange characters (7:30 p.m., $10; $20 double-header with 8:30 p.m. show). 8:30–9:45 p.m., 2350 W. Liberty. $15 in advance at heardotsay.com/events, $18 (if available) at the door. [email protected].
Matt McClowry: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
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Apr. 23–25. An awkward, gentle comic trapped in a hulking physique with an intense gaze, McClowry surprises with his annoyed, laconic, mordantly dry takes on topics from horoscopes to filthy hotel rooms. Opening acts TBA. 7:15 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 9:45 p.m. (Sat.), 212 S. Fourth Ave. $20 (Thurs., $15) at aacomedy.com & at the door. (734) 996–9080.