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“Discovery Demos”: U-M Museum of Natural History
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Every Sat. & Sun. Hands-on 20-minute family-oriented demos for ages 5 & up. “All About Owls” (11:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.) uses museum specimens to learn about owls’ unique adaptations and how they’re related to dinosaurs. “How to Become a Fossil” (1:30 p.m.) explores how fossils form and what they can tell us. 11:30 a.m., 1:30, & 2:30 p.m., U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478.
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“Laser Queen”: U-M Museum of Natural History
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Every Fri. & Sat. Feb. 28–Apr. 26. Retro date night in the planetarium & dome theater; a laser show to the soundtrack of the hits of legendary British rock band Queen. 6, 7, & 8 p.m., U-M MNH, 1105 North University. $10, preregistration required by calling (734) 764–0478.
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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 a curious dolichorhynchops (an extinct species of marine reptile) as she travels through the most dangerous oceans in history. The Sky Tonight (1 & 3 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. Black Holes (2 p.m.) features high-resolution visualizations to bring the current science of black holes and other cosmic phenomena to the screen. Noon, 1, 2, & 3 p.m., U-M MNH, 1105 North University. $8 in the gift shop. Limited capacity. lsa.umich.edu/ummnh, (734) 764–0478.
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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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Annual Flea Market: Ann Arbor City Club
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Mar. 22 & 23. Huge assortment of antiques, collectibles, jewelry, art, books, housewares, linens, tools, & more. On Sun. only, all items half off. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (Sat.) & noon–4 p.m. (Sun.), 1830 Washtenaw. Free admission. (734) 662–3279.
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March Mega Sale: The Salvation Army
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On Saturday, Mar. 22, The Salvation Army’s March Mega Sale is offering 50% off all clothing for one day only at its 30 southeast Michigan thrift store locations. All proceeds directly fund the Salvation Army’s Adult Rehabilitation Center.
Salvation Army Family Store ,1621 S. State St.. https://satruck.org/ (734) 332-3948.Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
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. lillie@parkrun.com.
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“March BIPOC Bird Walk”: Washtenaw Bird & Nature Alliance (formerly Washtenaw Audubon Society)
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An opportunity for people from BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, people of color) communities and their allies to look for waterfowl and winter birds along the river. 9:30–11:30 a.m., North Hydro Park, meet at the corner of Ambassador Dr. and Woodale Dr., Ypsilanti Township. Free. washtenawbna.org.
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“51st Annual Dance for Mother Earth Ann Arbor Powwow”: U-M Native American Student Association
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Mar. 22 & 23. Gathering of Native Americans from throughout the Great Lakes area with social dancing and demonstrations of different styles of Native American dance, including fancy, traditional, grass dress, and jingle dress. Dance contests in a variety of styles, featuring children and adults dressed in traditional regalia accompanied by drumming ensembles. Grand entries on Sat. & Sun. at noon. Display and sale of traditional crafts and food. 10 a.m.–9 p.m. (Sat.) & 10 a.m.–6 p.m. (Sun.), Skyline High School, 2552 N. Maple. $10 (students & seniors, $5) per day; $15 (students & seniors, $10) weekend pass; kids age 5 & under and U-M students, free; group rates available. Tickets available in advance at powwow.umich.edu/event-information & at the door. (734) 936-1055.
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“Drop-In Writing for Wee Bots”: 826Michigan
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Every Sat. (10–11 a.m., except Mar. 29): “Drop-In Writing for Wee Bots”: 826Michigan. Kids ages 5–8 invited to work in small groups with adult volunteers to create stories and play creative games. 826michigan, 115 E. Liberty. Preregistration required at 826michigan.org. Free. info@826michigan.org.
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“Starting Seeds & Transplanting Seedlings”: Project Grow
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Hands-on instruction by Project Grow gardeners Marcella Trautmann and Sharon Fay. Supplies provided; pots may be taken home by participants. 10 a.m.–1 p.m., Disability Network Washtenaw Monroe Livingston, 3941 Research Park Dr. $25 at a2tix. community@projectgrowgardens.org.
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Friends of the Ann Arbor District Library Book Shop
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Every Sat. Sale of gently used, good condition books, CDs, board games, puzzles, and more. Proceeds support the Ann Arbor District Library. 10 a.m.–4 p.m., 265 Parkland Plz. Free admission. faadl.org.
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Chime Concert: Kerrytown Market & Shops
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Every Sat., Wed., & Fri. 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. 10:30–11 a.m. (Sat.) & noon–12:30 p.m. (Wed. & Fri.). Kerrytown Market. Free. ofglobal@aol.com.
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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. 11 a.m.–3 p.m., U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478.
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“Seed Share”: Project Grow
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All invited to choose from a wide variety of free vegetable and flower seeds donated by local businesses and gardeners. Please park elsewhere. 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Downtown Home and Garden outdoors, 210 S. Ashley St. Free. community@projectgrowgardens.org.
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Art Supply Swap: Ann Arbor District Library
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All invited to pick up gently used art supplies and tools. Supplies may be donated at all AADL locations through Mar. 15. 11 a.m.–1 p.m., AADL Pittsfield, 2359 Oak Valley. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“A Painting with Pasta!”: AADL Westgate
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Mar. 22 (noon–1 p.m.): “A Painting with Pasta!”: AADL Westgate. A chance for kids grades K–5 to make fish skeletons out of spaghetti, macaroni, orecchiette, farfalle, and other pasta shapes.
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“Creature Encounters”: The Creature Conservancy
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Every Sat. & Sun. Conservancy staffers show off some predatory animals, including a cougar, a black-headed python, and an alligator snapping turtle (1 & 4 p.m.). Also, an animal keeper talks about the wolf hybrid, one of the largest rodents in the world (2 & 3 p.m.), and a chance to see the conservancy’s other animals. The cougar presentation is not appropriate for babies or toddlers; families with young children may be asked to wait in the gift shop. Noon–5 p.m., Creature Conservancy, 4950 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. $15 (kids ages 2–12, $13; under age 2, free) at the door only. (734) 929–9324.
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“Dragon Party!”: AADL Malletts Creek
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Mar. 22 (noon–1 p.m.): “Dragon Party!”: AADL Malletts Creek. All kids grades K–5 invited to make dragon-themed crafts and listen to music.
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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
6087 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor 48103
734-662-4914
ysginquiry@gmail.com
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Visits to the gallery are free
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Critter House Open Hours: Leslie Science & Nature Center
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Every Sat. & Sun. A chance to view LSNC birds of prey and its Critter House animals, which include frogs, turtles, snakes, and other species native to Michigan. Noon–3 p.m., LSNC, 1831 Traver. $5 suggested donation. lesliesnc.org, (734) 997–1553.
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Pamela Cameron – Children's Book Author: Northfield Township Area Library
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Program for ages 8 – 18
Saturday, March 22, 12 – 2pm
Young Author Club happily welcomes Pamela Cameron, author of Sport - Ship Dog of the Great Lakes. Get ready to dive into the magic of weaving real-life events into your storytelling tapestry! Ever wondered how to juggle facts and fiction while crafting a tale that sparkles? Well, this lively event is what you need to tackle all your burning questions!
*Registration is required.
https://events.getlocalhop.com/yac-hosts-pamela-cameron-–-childrens-book-author/event/lDVjjvN1JI/
125 Barker Rd. ,Whitmore Lake. https://events.getlocalhop.com/yac-hosts-pamela-cameron--childrens-book-author/event/lDVjjvN1JI/ Free. info@ntal.org www.NTAL.org 7344490066.Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
Museum Highlight Tours: U-M Museum of Natural History
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Every Sat. 30-minute tour of the museum’s exhibits and galleries, as well as an introduction to some current U-M Biological Sciences research projects. 12:30 p.m., U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Free. Limited capacity. Sign up at the welcome desk. (734) 764–0478.
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“Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament”: Ann Arbor District Library
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All invited to play this popular Nintendo Switch video game. Participants may bring their own Switch handheld consoles or borrow one from the library. Prizes for top finishers. 1–4 p.m., AADL Downtown, 4th fl. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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Chemistry and Flow Monitoring Orientation: Huron River Watershed Council
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Help us monitor our region’s waters!
Enjoy being outdoors while measuring the quality of local rivers and creeks! Learn how to collect water samples, measure stream flow, and record water chemistry measurements. No prior experience needed. After completing this orientation, volunteers are expected to commit to at least 4 sampling trips during the growing season (April through September) to designated monitoring sites in Washtenaw, Wayne, and Livingston counties. During each sampling trip, volunteers spend 2-4 hours in the field on average.
Explore the chemistry data collected by our program by visiting our Chemistry Dashboard. Real-time water level and flow data is also available for many of our monitoring sites on our Open-Storm site thanks to our partnership with the University of Michigan’s Digital Water Laboratory’s water level and flow sensors and the velocity measurements taken by our volunteers.
Huron River Watershed Council, 117 N 1st St, Suite 100, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 ,Orientation is at our main office. Monitoring is at designated monitoring sites in Washtenaw, Wayne, and Livingston counties.. Free. kmccabe@hrwc.org https://www.hrwc.org/volunteer/chemflow/Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
USING YOGA and AYURVEDA TO KEEP OUR MIND STRONG! with Laurie Dean: Imagine Fitness and Yoga
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We live in an age of sensory overload.
At times it seems impossible to remember and retain information.
And if we are honest, one of our greatest fears is losing our memory, and the experience of cognitive decline.
And yes - while It is perfectly normal to feel a little scattered now and then,
Are there simple ways we can use Yoga and Ayurveda to keep our mind and memory sharp?
The answer is YES!!
Let's talk about how we use the wisdom of Yoga and Ayurveda to help keep our minds healthy through out our lives!!
Lecture and Q and A
3100 W Liberty ,Ann Arbor. https://www.wellnessliving.com/rs/event/imagine_fitness_and_yoga?k_business=145031&uid=50355771&id_class_tab=2 $30. imagine@imaginefitnessandyoga.com www.imaginefitnessandyoga.com 734-622-8119.Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
Drop-In Improv Games: Ypsi Improv
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Every Sat. All ages 16 & up invited to learn about and participate in improv games in a fun, relaxed, and judgment-free setting. No experience necessary. 2–4 p.m., Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. Huron St., Ypsilanti. $8 (spectators, free) in advance via PayPal or Venmo linked from meetup.com/ypsi-improv or in cash at the door.
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Saturday Sampler: U-M Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
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Mar. 8 & 22. Docent-led tours exploring “Images of Women in the Ancient World” (Mar. 8) and “Ancient Gods” (Mar. 22). 2–3 p.m., Kelsey Museum, 434 S. State. Free. 764–9304.
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English Country Dance: Michigan Dance Heritage Fundraiser
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Historical and traditional English country dancing to live music by Martha Stokely and friends with local callers led by Arlene Kindel (4:30-6 p.m.) and by live music by Pimento Mori with local callers lead by Reuven Anafshalom (6–7:30 p.m.). Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, nonslip shoes. 4:30–7:30 p.m. Concourse Hall, 4531 Concourse. Suggested donation $10 at the door. anafshalom@alumni.iu.edu. michigandanceheritage.org.
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“Beauty and the Beast Family Ball”: Stone Chalet.
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All teens & kids, accompanied by an adult dancing partner, invited to this formal dance in the Chalet’s decorated ballroom. Also, waltz lessons, a dance showcase, appetizers and desserts, as well as party favors & treats to take home. Fancy dress encouraged. Stone Chalet, 1917 Washtenaw. Kids ages 3-18, $35 (adults, $30; kids 2 & under, $5) in advance at stone chalet.com and (if available) at the door. (734) 417–7223.
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“An Evening of Improv”: Ann Arbor Civic Theatre Civic Improv
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Mar. 22 & 29. Skits and games featuring the Civic Improv’s house troupe Everyone’s Boyfriend, along with guest troupes TBA. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. The Mar. 22 show is preceded (5:30 p.m.) by the Improv Meet-Up Club (pay what you can), where all are invited to try their hand at improv or just watch. No experience necessary. 8–10 p.m. Civic Theatre, 322 W. Ann. $15 at a2ct.org or at the door. a2ct.org.
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Take Back the Night Ann Arbor Benefit: Standing Tough Against Rape Society
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Annual dinner with dancing to a DJ and silent auction. A benefit for the local Take Back the Night Ann Arbor march and rally. 5:30 p.m., Zingerman’s Greyline, 100 N. Ashley St. $100 ($10 online auction only). Preregistration required by Mar. 16 at stars-mi.org/gala.
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Bockbierfest: Ann Arbor Schwaben Verein
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This annual spring festival features a homemade German dinner followed by dancing to German music by Tommy Schober & the Sorgenbrecher Band. 6–11 p.m., Plumbers & Pipefitters Hall (UA Local 190), 7920 Jackson Rd., Dexter. Tickets $40 (includes dinner & beverages). Preregistration required by Mar. 8: email mark_macarthur@yahoo.com or text (734) 474–7017.
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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). Sat. (6 p.m.): Casual Commander Pods. 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. For groups of 4 players. Free. Various times, Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium. Various costs. sylvanfactory.com, (734) 929–5877.
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Comedy Mystery Dinner Show: The Dinner Detective Ann Arbor
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Mar. 1 & 22. Dinner served while actors masquerading as fellow diners enact a comical murder mystery in which actual audience members may find themselves a prime suspect. 6:30–9 p.m., Ann Arbor Marriott, 1275 S. Huron St., Ypsilanti. $70 includes gratuity; preregistration required at thedinnerdetective.com. (866) 496–0535.
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“Art & Animals”: The Creature Conservancy
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Conservancy staffers show off a hairy armadillo named Ozzy, followed by a hands-on painting session led by local artist Sandra Stuetzler using Ozzy as the model. Art supplies provided. BYOB snacks and beverages. For age 21 & up only. 7–10 p.m., Creature Conservancy, 4950 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. $40 in advance only at thecreatureconservancy.org, (734) 929–9324.
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“Post-Mortem Murder Mystery Escape-Like Room”: Dreamland Theater
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Mar. 21–Mar. 23. An original interactive murder mystery in which audience members become part of a group of detectives who must solve a case. 7 p.m. & 8:30 p.m., Dreamland Theater, 26 N. Washington, Ypsilanti. $10; preregistration required at tinyurl.com/dreamland-escape-3-25 or via email to pmmmelr@gmail.com. facebook.com/theaterdreamland.
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“The Effect”: U-M Basement Arts
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Mar. 21 & 22. Jeff Wagner directs fellow U-M students in English playwright Lucy Prebble’s 2012 psychological comedy-drama about a pair of volunteers who fall in love during a clinical trial and question whether their newfound passion is natural or a side effect of an experimental drug. “The arguments that fuel Prebble’s rapid-fire dialogue demonstrate a razor wit,” says New York Times theater critic Naveen Kumar in a review of a Broadway revival last year. “She excels at articulating ineffable states of feeling.” 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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“The Wizard of Oz”: Professional Youth Theatre of Michigan
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March. 14–16 & 21–23. Megan Wright-Jones directs two alternating casts of local youth actors in grades 2–12 in performances of the 1987 Royal Shakespeare Company musical about an orphaned teenager from Kansas who finds herself on a wild hero’s journey in the strange land of Oz. Based on the 1900 L. Frank Baum novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, it features Harold Arlen and Yip Harburg’s songs from the 1939 film, with a book by John Kane. 7 p.m. (Mar. 14 & 15), 2 p.m. (Mar. 15, 16, & 22), 8 p.m. (Mar. 21 & 22), & noon (Mar. 23). Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. Huron St., Ypsilanti. Tickets $20 in advance at pytmi.square.site & at the door. pytmi.com, (734) 660–2966.
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Dances of Universal Peace
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All invited to join in simple circle dances and chants in a joyful practice to build peace and understanding. Live music by multi-instrumentalists Susan Slack, Ken Korza, Curtis Glatter, and Steve Oz. 7–8:30 p.m., Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth, 704 Airport Blvd. Donation requested. dancesofuniversalpeace.org.
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Venue's Saturday Night Jazz: Venue by 4m
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Live from Venue in Ann Arbor....it's SATURDAY NIGHT JAZZ!!!
This month, in honor of Women's History Month, we've curated a special line up for our Saturday Night Jazz Series featuring five amazing women in the Jazz Community.
Come on out to Venue and enjoy dinner and a couple of our exclusively curated cocktails set to the background of some great jazz. A perfect casual date night in Ann Arbor!
Reservations strongly suggested.
1919 South Industrial Highway ,Ann Arbor. Free. mallory@experience4m.com https://www.experience4m.com/event/322-saturday-night-jazz-sarah-dangelo/ 7348000128.Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
Robert Mac: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
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March 20–22. Detroit-born, D.C.-based comic with a deadpan delivery, known for clean, cerebral jokes about politics, condominiums, tacos, and more. Thursday’s performance, billed “A Night of Comedy and FUNdraising,” benefits the PJ Library at the Ann Arbor JCC. Opening acts TBA. Alcohol is served. 7:15 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 9:45 p.m. (Sat.), 212 S. Fourth Ave. $36 includes 2 drink tickets (Thurs. only; Fri. & Sat., $21) at aacomedy.com and (if available) at the door. (734) 996–9080.
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“Alexander Nevsky”: University Musical Society
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Screening of this critically acclaimed epic 1938 film directed by Russian great Sergei Eisenstein with a live performance of Prokofiev’s score by the UMS Choral Union and the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra. The film depicts the attempted invasion of Novgorod in the 13th century by knights of the Holy Roman Empire and their subsequent defeat by Prince Alexander. Although known more for his symphonies and concertos, Sergei Prokofiev wrote several film scores. Preceded at 6:15 p.m. in the lower lobby by “The Society for Disobedient Listeners,” a talk by Chicago-based music writer and violist Doyle Armbrust. 7:30 p.m., Hill Auditorium. Tickets $17–$67 (students, $15–$20) in advance at ums.org and (if available) at the door. (734) 764–2538.
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“Groove Walks the Plank”: U-M Groove Performance Group
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High-energy pirate-themed performance by this U-M student percussion-and-dance ensemble, which uses both traditional and nontraditional instruments, including trash cans, pizza boxes, bass drums, marimba, and more. Featuring guest performances by Boomshaka, a Northwestern University student drum, dance, and rhythm ensemble, and the U-M Pops Orchestra. 7:30 p.m., Power Center. Tickets $10 (students, $5) in advance at the Michigan Union Ticket Office (muto.umich.edu), and at the door. facebook.com/umgroove.
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Winter Choral Concert: EMU Music Department
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EMU choral director Brandon Johnson directs the EMU choirs in a program TBA. 7:30–9 p.m., EMU Pease Auditorium, W. Cross at College Pl., Ypsilanti. Free. bjohn122@emich.edu.
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“An Evening of Improv”: Ann Arbor Civic Theatre Civic Improv
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Mar. 22 & 29. Skits and games featuring the Civic Improv’s house troupe Everyone’s Boyfriend, along with guest troupes TBA. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. The Mar. 22 show is preceded (5:30 p.m.) by the Improv Meet-Up Club (pay what you can), where all are invited to try their hand at improv or just watch. No experience necessary. 8–10 p.m. Civic Theatre, 322 W. Ann. $15 at a2ct.org or at the door. a2ct.org.
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“Charcuterie Board”: U-M Residential College Players
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Mar. 21 & 22. A collection of student-written scenes dramatizing the process of staging a theater production. 8 p.m., RC Keene Auditorium, East Quad, 701 East University. Free.
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“The Hunchback of Notre Dame”: U-M Musket
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Mar. 21–23. Amy Douglas directs fellow U-M students in the Disney musical by Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz based on Victor Hugo’s novel about the deformed bell-ringer Quasimodo who’s held prisoner in Notre Dame cathedral. When he escapes for a day, he’s treated cruelly by all but the beautiful gypsy Esmeralda. The score includes songs from the 1996 animated film, including “Out There.” 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Power Center. Tickets $14 (students, $8) available in advance at ummusket.org and at the door. musket.prod@umich.edu.
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“The Wizard of Oz”: Professional Youth Theatre of Michigan
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March. 14–16 & 21–23. Megan Wright-Jones directs two alternating casts of local youth actors in grades 2–12 in performances of the 1987 Royal Shakespeare Company musical about an orphaned teenager from Kansas who finds herself on a wild hero’s journey in the strange land of Oz. Based on the 1900 L. Frank Baum novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, it features Harold Arlen and Yip Harburg’s songs from the 1939 film, with a book by John Kane. 7 p.m. (Mar. 14 & 15), 2 p.m. (Mar. 15, 16, & 22), 8 p.m. (Mar. 21 & 22), & noon (Mar. 23). Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. Huron St., Ypsilanti. Tickets $20 in advance at pytmi.square.site & at the door. pytmi.com, (734) 660–2966.
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Robert Mac: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
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March 20–22. Detroit-born, D.C.-based comic with a deadpan delivery, known for clean, cerebral jokes about politics, condominiums, tacos, and more. Thursday’s performance, billed “A Night of Comedy and FUNdraising,” benefits the PJ Library at the Ann Arbor JCC. Opening acts TBA. Alcohol is served. 7:15 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 9:45 p.m. (Sat.), 212 S. Fourth Ave. $36 includes 2 drink tickets (Thurs. only; Fri. & Sat., $21) at aacomedy.com and (if available) at the door. (734) 996–9080.
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“The Effect”: U-M Basement Arts
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Mar. 21 & 22. Jeff Wagner directs fellow U-M students in English playwright Lucy Prebble’s 2012 psychological comedy-drama about a pair of volunteers who fall in love during a clinical trial and question whether their newfound passion is natural or a side effect of an experimental drug. “The arguments that fuel Prebble’s rapid-fire dialogue demonstrate a razor wit,” says New York Times theater critic Naveen Kumar in a review of a Broadway revival last year. “She excels at articulating ineffable states of feeling.” 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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