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Events in April 2025
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March 4, 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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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. 1–3 p.m. & Tues. 10–11:45 a.m.), all levels welcome.
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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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“Tummy Time”: AADL Westgate
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Every Tues. (10:30–11:30 a.m.): “Tummy Time”: AADL Westgate. New parents encouraged to bring their babies for a relaxing hour of on-the-ground play and interaction with other families.
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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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Playgroups for Babies: AADL
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Every Mon.–Wed. & Fri. (different times): Playgroups for Babies: AADL. 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): Preschool Storytimes: AADL. 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
6087 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor 48103
734-662-4914
ysginquiry@gmail.com
Yourist Studio Gallery - Clay Gallery and Art Classes News and Events
Visits to the gallery are free
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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. $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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“Paint by Sticker”: Ann Arbor District Library
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Adults and kids age 5 & up invited to create images using stickers. 2–3 p.m., AADL Pittsfield, 2359 Oak Valley. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“Seed Bombs”: Ann Arbor District Library
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A chance for adults and kids age 5 & up to roll up dirt, clay, and seeds to make a ready-to-plant “seed bomb.” 2–3 p.m., AADL Westgate, 2503 Jackson Ave. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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Una Tertulia: 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.
Una Tertulia (Mar. 4 & 18, 3–5 p.m. in person) fluent Spanish conversation.
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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. 4–9 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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Match vs. Cleveland State. The U-M also has home games this month vs. Notre Dame (Mar. 15, 1 p.m.) & Johns Hopkins (Mar. 29, 1 p.m.). 5 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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“Basic Embroidery: Stitch Building”: Ann Arbor District Library
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A chance for adults & teens to learn about foundational embroidery skills such as how to thread the needle, how to start and end threads, and how to use an embroidery hoop. 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Traverwood, 3333 Traverwood. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“Folk Song Jam Along”: Ann Arbor District Library
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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 welcome to bring their own acoustic instruments. 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Malletts Creek, 3090 E. Eisenhower. Free. folksongjamalong@gmail.com.
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$1 Demo Bounce & Booty in Depot Town: The Mix Fitness Studios
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$1 Demo Bounce & Booty: Tuesday March 4th at 6pm with Elexi at the River St. Studio. High intensity yet low impact cardio on mini trampolines + toning and strength for lower body! Let's get this party started! We'll bounce on the mini trampoline to fun tunes and get those endorphins pumping. Then, you can expect to work glutes (booty) and quads with equipment to get a solid lower body toning and strengthening workout. Are you ready to get bouncy and work that booty?
306 N. River St. Suite C ,Ypsilanti. https://the-mix-studios.com/mix-fitness-studios-in-ypsilanti/special-events-in-ypsilanti/ $1. gerry@the-mix-studios.com https://the-mix-studios.com/ 7348459105.Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
D&D Adventurers League: Sylvan Factory
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Every Tues. All invited to play the current official campaign of the popular Dungeons & Dragons tabletop role-playing game, using 5th-edition rules. Kids under 13 must have parent or guardian accompaniment. 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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“Trivia with Terry!”: Argus Farm Stop
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All invited to form teams to answer wacky trivia questions from this longtime Aut Bar trivia night emcee. 6:30–8 p.m., Argus, 1200 Packard. Free; food & drink for sale. (734) 997–5448.
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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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“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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Ann Arbor Camera Club
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Mar. 4 & 18. Club members share their projected digital slides (Mar. 4) and prints (Mar. 18) on various topics, including this month’s assignment, “Guess Where in Ann Arbor.” Also, today, club president Tim Kellman discusses using street photography techniques to add interest to event photographs, and on Mar. 18, Terry Alexander presents “A Photographic Walk Through Ireland's Culture.” 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
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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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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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