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February 25, 2025
Ann Arbor Group Runs: Fleet Feet
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Every Tues., Wed., & Sun. Runners of all abilities invited to join a run of 3–5 miles along varying routes from different Fleet Feet locations. Rain or shine. 7 a.m. (Tues.) & 8 a.m. (Sun.), Dozer Coffee, 112 Jackson Plz., and 7 p.m. (Wed.), Fleet Feet, 123 E. Liberty. Free. (734) 929–9022 (Sun. & Tues.) & (734) 769–5016 (Wed.). fleetfeet.com.
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"Meditation Drop-In": U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
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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).
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American Mah-jongg: Pittsfield Township Community Center
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Senior Activities: Pittsfield Township Community Center. 701 W. Ellsworth. Senior-focused activities. Free. Preregistration, if required, at (734) 822–2120 or recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov.
American Mah-jongg (Mon. except Feb. 17, 1–3 p.m. & Tues. 10–11:45 a.m.), all levels welcome.
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Rock Painting: Pittsfield Township Community Center
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Senior Activities: Pittsfield Township Community Center. 701 W. Ellsworth. Senior-focused activities. Free. Preregistration, if required, at (734) 822–2120 or recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov.
Rock Painting (Feb. 25, 10 a.m.–noon), $7 includes tools and instruction (residents, $5).
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“Tummy Time”: AADL Westgate
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Every Tues. (10:30–11:30 a.m.): New and expecting parents encouraged to bring their babies and discuss new baby experiences.
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“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
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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. Dinosaur-themed activities are featured on Feb. 15 & 16 (see listing). 11 a.m.–3 p.m., U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478.
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Playgroups for Babies: AADL
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Every Mon.–Wed. & Fri. (different times): Fifteen minutes of stories, rhymes, and songs led by AADL staffers, followed by a short open playtime. For kids up to 24 months (with caregiver). No older siblings.
Malletts Creek (Mon. 10:30 a.m.)
Traverwood (Tues. 11 a.m.)
Westgate (Wed. 10:30 a.m.)
Downtown (Fri. 10:30 a.m.).
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Preschool Storytimes: AADL
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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.)
Westgate (Fri. 1 p.m.).
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"Lightplay" Exhibit: Yourist Studio Gallery
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A vibrant new exhibition, "LIGHTPLAY," featuring artful ceramic lamps by highly regarded local ceramic artists Elliott Kayser and Kate Tremel will be on display at Yourist Studio Gallery from February 21 through April 5.
Exhibition hours:
February 21 through April 5
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
12:00-6:00 pm
734-662-4914
ysginquiry@gmail.com
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Noon Lecture Series: U-M Center for Chinese Studies
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Every Tues. Talks by visiting scholars. Sandwiches, cookies, & coffee served.
Feb. 4: Johns Hopkins University Chinese studies professor Andrew Mertha on “Studying China in the Absence of Access: Relearning a Lost Art.”
Feb. 11: Rice University Asian studies professor Chang Xu presents “A Pointless Arrow to the Border: Investigating Sa Arrow Poison in Eighteenth-Century China,” a talk on the Qing dynasty court’s failure to decipher and deploy a poison-tipped arrow used by the Miao ethnic minority.
Feb. 18: Harvard University Chinese studies professor Susan Greenhalgh on “Did Coca-Cola Outsmart China? The Scientific Secrets behind Coke’s Success in Shaping China’s Obesity Policies.”
Feb. 25: Stanford University sociology professor Xueguang Zhou on “Between Structural Stability and Personnel Fluidity: The Chinese Party-State in Light of Organizational Mobility.”
Noon–1 p.m., Weiser Hall, 10th fl., 500 Church. Free. 764–6308.
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Bridge: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
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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
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Every Tues., Thurs., & Fri. All invited to play ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge (Tues. & Fri.) 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 Community Center
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Senior Activities: Pittsfield Township Community Center. 701 W. Ellsworth. Senior-focused activities. Free. Preregistration, if required, at (734) 822–2120 or recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov.
Euchre (Tues. 1–3 p.m.).
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Men's Group: Pittsfield Township Community Center
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Senior Activities: Pittsfield Township Community Center. 701 W. Ellsworth. Senior-focused activities. Free. Preregistration, if required, at (734) 822–2120 or recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov.
Men’s Group (Thurs. 2–4 p.m.) discussion group, preregistration required.
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“After 2024: Elections Democracy”: Center for Emerging Democracies Roundtable.
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Discussion with Princeton University political science professor Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Harvard University government and Latin American studies professor Steve Levitsky, Stanford University international studies professor Didi Kuo. Moderated by U-M political science professors Anne Pitcher, and Dan Slater. They discuss whether elections around the world are mostly fulfilling their democratic promise, or increasingly ushering authoritarian politicians into power. Also, what beyond elections is most urgently needed to strengthen global democracy in the years to come? 4:00 PM, 1010 Weiser Hall, 500 Church. Free.
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“High School Future Corps”: Neutral Zone
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All teens invited to learn about college financial aid options. 4:30–6 p.m. & 6–7:30 p.m., Neutral Zone, 210 E. Washington. Free. (734) 764–8018.
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Ann Arbor Area Scrabble Club
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Every Tues. All invited to play the classic word game, using the 5th-edition Scrabble dictionary. Bring your own set, if you like. 5–9 p.m., Arbor Brewing Company Corner Brewery, 720 Norris St., Ypsilanti. Free. meetup.com/ann-arbor-scrabble-meetup. burrbarr7@hotmail.com.
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U-M Men’s Lacrosse
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Season opener vs. Marquette. This month’s home schedule also includes a game vs. Canisius (Feb. 25, 5 p.m.). 1 p.m., U-M Lacrosse Stadium, 2500 S. State. $6 in advance at mgoblue.com/tickets & at the gate. (734) 764–0247.
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“Introductory Woodcarving: Simple Carving Faces”: Ann Arbor District Library
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A chance for adults & teens to learn the basics of woodcarving and carve a face. 5:30–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“High School Future Corps”: Neutral Zone
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All teens invited to learn about college financial aid options. 4:30–6 p.m. & 6–7:30 p.m., Neutral Zone, 210 E. Washington. Free. (734) 764–8018.
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“Make a Mini Library”: Ann Arbor District Library
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All invited to use miniature books, trinkets, decorative paper, and other supplies to make a tiny library or house in a small tin. 6–7 p.m., AADL Pittsfield, 2359 Oak Valley. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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D&D Adventurers League: Sylvan Factory
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Every Tues. All age 12 & up invited to play the current official campaign of the popular Dungeons & Dragons tabletop role-playing game, using 5th edition rules. 6–10 p.m., Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium. $10. Space limited, preregistration strongly recommended. sylvanfactory.com, (734) 929–5877.
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Drop-In Knitting: Spun
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Every Sun.–Thurs. (different times). All invited to work on their knitting, crochet, weaving, and embroidery projects. 1–3 p.m. (Sun.) & 6–8 p.m. (Mon.–Thurs.), Spun, 401 N. Fourth Ave. Free. (734) 780–7867.
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Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company (AARC)
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Every Sat., Mon., Tues., & Thurs. (different AARC locations). Runners of all abilities invited to join a beginner or advanced group run (Sat.), a 5K mapped route (Mon. & Thurs.), or an interval-based training run (Tues.). 7 a.m. (Sat.) & 6 p.m. (Tues.), AARC Downtown, 209 S. Ashley; 6 p.m. (Mon.), Corner Brewery, 720 Norris, Ypsilanti; & 6 p.m. (Thurs.), AARC Colonnade, 901 W. Eisenhower. Free. annarborrunningcompany.com.
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“Tour de Dirt”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
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Every Tues. 20- to 35-mile ride along Chelsea-area dirt roads. 6:15 p.m., meet at Aberdeen Bike, 1101 Main, Chelsea. Free. For each week’s route, email scimitargs@gmail.com.
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“Food Literacy for All”: U-M Sustainable Food Systems Initiative
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Every Tues. (except Mar. 4), Jan. 14–Apr. 22. Public lecture series, a mix of in-person (with livestream) and Zoom sessions.
Feb. 4: “Seed Rematriation and Food Sovereignty” (via Zoom), with Indigenous Seedkeepers Network and Sierra Seeds founder Rowen White.
Feb. 11: “The Power of Local Food Systems: How Chefs, Farmers and Advocates are Rebuilding America’s Food Economy” (via Zoom), with At the Table, LLC founder and writer Katherine Miller.
Feb. 18: “Panel on Food Waste” (via Zoom), with Sanctuary Farms founder jøn kent, FoodPLUS Detroit executive director Reneé Wallace, Detroit chef Hajime Sato, and Rich Earth Institute (Brattleboro, VT) executive director Jamina Shupack.
Feb. 25: “Caring for Human and Planetary Health Through Agroecological Transitions” with University of British Columbia land and food systems professor Hannah Wittman.
6:30–8 p.m., 1202 U-M School of Education, 610 East University and via Zoom. Preregistration required at sites.lsa.umich.edu/sustainablefoodsystems/foodliteracyforall. Free.
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“We Were Once a Family: A Story of Love, Death, and Child Removal in America”: Literati Bookstore Book Club
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All invited to join a discussion of Roxanna Asgarian’s 2023 book about the failures of the American child welfare system. 6:30 p.m., Literati, 124 E. Washington. Preregistration requested at literatibookstore.com. Free. (734) 585–5567.
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Magic: The Gathering: Sylvan Factory
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Every Mon.–Wed., Fri., & Sat. All invited to play various forms of the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering (MTG). Mon. (6:30 p.m.): Just Another Modern Monday. Powerful cards for experienced players, with prizes. $10. Tues. (6:30 p.m.): MTG Pauper. A fun and fast format for all skill levels. $5. Wed. (5 p.m.): Casual Commander. The most popular form of the game. Free. Wed. (6:30 p.m.): MTG Standard Showdown. Play with competitive tournament rules. $10. Fri. (6:30 p.m.): Friday Night Magic. Cost varies. Sat. (6 p.m.): Casual Commander Pods. For groups of 4 players. Free. Various times, Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium. Various costs. sylvanfactory.com, (734) 929–5877.
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“Environmental Toxidromes: Poisonings”: Michigan Botanical Society
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Naturalist Robert Ayotte, a former ER physician assistant, gives a primer on common reactions to outdoor-related toxins in the Great Lakes region. Includes a review of real emergency room cases, their management, and outcomes. Q&A. 7 p.m., U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens Auditorium, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free; metered parking. michiganbotanicalsociety.org/huron-valley-chapter. (734) 718–6114.
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“Moonrise Kingdom”: Michigan Theater
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Michigan Theater. Film screenings every Wed.–Sun. Tickets $10.50 unless otherwise noted (children under 12, students, seniors age 65 & older, & U.S. veterans, $8.50; MTF members, $8) in advance online (recommended) & at the door. (734) 668–8397. For updated schedule, see marquee-arts.org/calendar.
Feb. 25: “Moonrise Kingdom” (Wes Anderson, 2012). Coming-of-age comedy-drama in which a resourceful 12-year-old orphan boy, living on an island off the coast of New England, absconds to an isolated beach with his bewitching girlfriend. 7 p.m.
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“Sound & Silence”: Canterbury House
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Every Tues. Regular gathering exploring contemplative music and silence, sometimes led by a guest artist. 7 p.m., Canterbury House, 721 E. Huron St. Free, donations welcome. canterburyhouse.org/soundandsilence.
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Brittany Rogers: Skazat! Poetry Series
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Skazat! Poetry Series. Reading (via Zoom) by poet Brittany Rogers, author of Good Dress (Tin House, 2024), a collection that documents the beauty and audacity of Black Detroit. “This self-assured, dazzling debut has a story to tell,” according to Aricka Foreman. Preceded by open mic. 7–8:30 p.m., for URL preregister at facebook.com/skazat. Free. (734) 223–3165.
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Huron Valley Harmonizers Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society
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Every Tues. All male and female singers invited to join this rehearsal (only one this month, but usually weekly). 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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Mark Stone: U-M Center for World Performance Studies
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This percussionist, an Oakland University music professor, presents a lecture-performance focused on the gyil, a West African xylophone made of fourteen wooden slats attached to a frame above resonating calabash gourds. 7 p.m., U-M Moore Bldg. Watkins Lecture Hall, 1100 Baits, North Campus. Free. (734) 678–0427.
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Tuesday English Country Dance: Ann Arbor Community of Traditional Music and Dance
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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. Suggested donation: $8 (students, $4; kids age 13 & under with caregiver, free). aactmad.org/english-country, (734) 272–1866.
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Voices in Harmony
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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, Ypsilanti. Free to visitors (dues for those who join). info@voicesinharmonychorus.org, (734) 765–3611.
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German Speakers Round Table
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Feb. 11 & 25. All German speakers, native or non-native, invited for conversation. 7:30 p.m., Grizzly Peak Brewing Company, 120 W. Washington. Free admission. (734) 812–6375.
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