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May 21, 2025

Our Play Ground
8:30 am - 10:30 am Observer Editor
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Every Wed. All ages 18+ welcome to dance, hula hoop, climb, and play in a soft- and bouncy-floored, gymnastics studio. Along with all the amenities of a gymnastics studio, equipment includes hula hoops, yoga balls, indoor frisbee, a climbing wall, slackline, hanging rings, and more. A short orientation is followed by recorded music. Bring indoor shoes. ADA-friendly facility. 8:30-10:30 a.m. Pax Gymnastics, 35 E. North St., #101, Chelsea. $15-$20 cash or Venmo (@andjru) at the door only. andjru@yahoo.com.

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Our Play Ground
8:30 am - 10:30 am Observer Editor
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Every Wed. All ages 18+ welcome to dance, climb, and play in a soft- and bouncy-floored gymnastics studio. A short orientation is followed by recorded music. Bring indoor shoes. ADA-friendly facility. 8:3010:30 a.m. Pax Gymnastics, 35 E. North St., ste. 101, Chelsea. $15$20 cash or Venmo (@andjru) at the door only. andjru@yahoo.com.

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“Tiny Tails Toddler Time”: Tiny Lions
9:30 am - 10:30 am Observer Editor
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May 7 & 21 (9:30–10:30 a.m.): Stories, crafts, finger plays, and interaction with adoptable cats. For kids ages 2–5, accompanied by an adult. Tiny Lions. $10 per kid (babies under age 1, free). Preregistration required at hshv.org/event-calendar, humaneed@hshv.org, (734) 661–3575.

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Move and Groove: Ann Arbor Senior Center
9:30 am - 10:15 am Observer Editor, FreeFree
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Activities: Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin, a2gov.org/senior. Weekly activities. Preregistration required for some events by emailing mfulton@a2gov.org, bpatton@a2gov.org, or calling (734) 794–6250.

Move and Groove (Wed. 9:30–10:15 a.m.). Free. Preregistration required.

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Mind Matters Brain Games: Ann Arbor Senior Center
10:00 am Observer Editor, OnlineOnline
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Activities: Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin, a2gov.org/senior. Weekly activities. Preregistration required for some events by emailing mfulton@a2gov.org, bpatton@a2gov.org, or calling (734) 794–6250.

Mind Matters Brain Games (Wed. 10 a.m.) via Zoom at a2gov.org/senior. $2; members, free.

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Sound Bath Relaxation
10:00 am - 11:00 am Community Listing
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Are you a busy parent who loves sound baths; but can't attend an event in the evening? Do you have a job that requires evening hours? Are you just plain busy?

This hour long sound bath is for YOU!

Join sound therapist, Rob Meyer-Kukan, at 7 Notes Natural Health for this daytime sound bath for busy souls.

Relax into a zero gravity chair and float into this time of deep relaxation.

Investment: $30 Advanced Registration Required

Register by completing this form - https://7NotesNaturalHealth.as.me/resonant-relaxation-may-25

7 Notes Natural Health, 3830 Packard Road, Suite 180 ,Ann Arbor, MI 48108. https://7NotesNaturalHealth.as.me/resonant-relaxation-may-25 $30. contact@7notesnaturalhealth.com https://7notesnaturalhealth.com/events/ 248-962-5475.

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Watercolor & Painting: Pittsfield Township Community Center
10:00 am - 11:30 am Free
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Senior Activities: Pittsfield Township Community Center. 701 W. Ellsworth. Free. Preregistration required for all events at (734) 822–2120 or recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov.

Watercolor & Painting (Wed. 10–11:30 a.m.), bring current project and supplies; no instruction given.

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Playgroups for Babies: AADL
10:30 am Observer Editor, FreeFree
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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., except May 26), Traverwood (Tues. 11 a.m.), Westgate (Wed. 10:30 a.m.), and Downtown (Fri. 10:30 a.m.).

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Preschool Storytimes: AADL
10:30 am Observer Editor, FreeFree
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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., except May 26, & 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.).

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“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
11:00 am - 3:00 pm Observer Editor, FreeFree
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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. (Tues.–Sun.), U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478.

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“Chocolate!”: U-M Margaret Waterman Alumnae Town Hall Celebrity Lecture Series
11:30 am - 1:30 pm Observer Editor
“Chocolate!”: U-M Margaret Waterman Alumnae Town Hall Celebrity Lecture Series
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Talk by food historian Francine Segan, who has written 6 books on cuisine and cooking, including Dolci: Italy’s Sweets, and has appeared on the Today Show, the Food Network, PBS, and other outlets. Includes lunch. 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., Washtenaw Community College (Morris Lawrence Bldg.), 4800 E. Huron River Dr. $50 (members, free). Reservations required at watermanalumnae.org, (734) 645–5809 (for membership) or (415) 665–5893 (for individual tickets). esalvette@gmail.com.  

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Chime Concert: Kerrytown Market & Shops
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Observer Editor, FreeFree
Chime Concert: Kerrytown Market & Shops
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Every Fri., Sat., & Wed. 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. (Fri. & Wed.), & 10:30–11 a.m. (Sat.). Kerrytown Market. Free. ofglobal@aol.com.

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Soda Show: Yourist Studio Gallery
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Community Listing
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Yourist Studio Gallery is celebrating the first birthday of its soda kiln with a display in its gallery of soda-fired pots from the first eight firings of the kiln.

Display hours:

May 7 through 24

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 12:00-6:00 pm
Sundays, 4:00-8:00 pm

The display features pieces made by students, teachers, and community members. The unpredictability of the soda and flame not only made for some beautifully dramatic results, but also some lovely subtle ones

6087 Jackson Road ,Ann Arbor. Free. ysghappenings.gmail.com https://www.youristpottery.com/news/index.html 734-662-4914.

 

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Tai Chi: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Observer Editor, FreeFree, OnlineOnline
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Activities: 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.

Tai Chi (Mon., Wed., & Fri. noon–12:30 p.m. via Zoom).

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Talks: Ann Arbor Senior Center
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Observer Editor, FreeFree
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1320 Baldwin Ave., a2gov.org/senior. Senior-focused talks. Free. Preregistration required for all talks and meetings by emailing bpatton@a2gov.org or mfulton@a2gov.org, or calling (734) 794–6250.

May 5 (10–11 a.m.): Ham Radio: Do They Still Do That?” with amateur radio instructor Dan Romanchik, KB6NU, author of the KB6NU.com amateur radio blog.

May 7 (noon–1 p.m.): Lunch & Learn: Frauds & Scams,with a free light lunch.

May 8 (1:30–4 p.m.): “Travels with George: Heart of India, slideshow and talk.

May 9 (1–3 p.m.): From the Naked Eye to Space Telescopes: A History of Astronomical Discoveries,with representatives from the U-M LSA astronomy program.

May 13 (2–4 p.m.): Paper Making with Natural Materials,with City of Ann Arbor environmental educator Eleva Potter.

May 14 (9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.): “Care Management by Natalie.” Individual consultations with Natalie Adewunmi.

May 16 (10 a.m.–noon): Balloon Volleyball Match,a competitive low-impact workout with Skye from University Senior Living.

May 21 (noon–1 p.m.): “Lunch & Learn: Safety in the Home,with a free light lunch.

May 23 (11 a.m.–noon): Technology: Essential Computer Skills,” with James Giordani from AsKevin.

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Coral Reef Tank Visit: U-M Museum of Natural History
12:30 pm Observer Editor, FreeFree
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Every Fri. & Wed. U-M biology professor Jim Bardwell leads a 30-minute tour of his lab’s large coral reef tank featuring many species of coral, anemone, and fish, as well as a reclusive octopus. Age 6 and up. 12:30 p.m., U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Free. Limited capacity. Same day sign-up at the welcome desk. (734) 764–0478.

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Walking Off the Pounds: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Observer Editor, FreeFree, OnlineOnline
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Activities: 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.

Walking Off the Pounds (Mon., Wed., & Fri. 12:30–1 p.m. via Zoom).

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“Salome”: Fathom Entertainment
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(734) 973–8424 (Ann Arbor 20), (734) 3165500 (Emagine). Tickets $12.50 (except as noted) in advance at fathomevents.com/events and at the door. Ann Arbor 20 (4100 Carpenter, Ypsilanti) & Emagine (1335 E. Michigan Ave., Saline), various times. 

May 17 & 21: “Salome.” Live (Sat.) & prerecorded (Wed.) broadcast of the Metropolitan Opera’s production of Richard Strauss’s opera based on the Oscar Wilde play about a young princess who demands that her lecherous stepfather, King Herod, behead John the Baptist. Sung in German, subtitles. 1 p.m.

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Bingo: Pittsfield Township Community Center
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Observer Editor, FreeFree
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Senior Activities: Pittsfield Township Community Center. 701 W. Ellsworth. Free. Preregistration required for all events at (734) 822–2120 or recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov.

Bingo (Wed. 1–3 p.m.).

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Scrabble: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Observer Editor, FreeFree
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Activities: 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.

Scrabble (Wed. 1–3 p.m.).

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Trivia: Ann Arbor Senior Center
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Observer Editor, OnlineOnline
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Activities: Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin, a2gov.org/senior. Weekly activities. Preregistration required for some events by emailing mfulton@a2gov.org, bpatton@a2gov.org, or calling (734) 794–6250.

Trivia (May 7 & 21, 1–2 p.m.) via Zoom at a2gov.org/senior, $2; members, free.

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Scrabble: Ann Arbor Senior Center
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Observer Editor
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Activities: Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin, a2gov.org/senior. Weekly activities. Preregistration required for some events by emailing mfulton@a2gov.org, bpatton@a2gov.org, or calling (734) 794–6250.

Scrabble (Wed. 1:30–3 p.m.). $2; members, free.

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“My Mother and the Michigan/Ohio War”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
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Every Wed.–Sun., Apr. 3–May 25. Susan Angelo directs the premiere of local actor-playwright Paul Stroili’s comedy about the widow of a history buff who tries to bring to fruition her late husband’s dream of a full-scale reenactment of the 1835 boundary dispute sometimes called the Michigan/Ohio War. She calls on her Wolverine daughter and Buckeye son to help. Adult language and subject matter. 3 p.m. (Wed., Thurs., & Sat.), 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.), 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.). Purple Rose Theatre, 137 Park St., Chelsea. Tickets $31.50–$52.50 in advance at purplerosetheatre.org and (734) 433–7673, and (if available) at the door. Discounts available.

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Senior Talks & Events: Pittsfield Township Senior Center
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Observer Editor, FreeFree
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701 W. Ellsworth. Free. Preregistration required at (734) 822–2120 or recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov.

May 8 (noon–1 p.m.): “Fall Prevention.”

May 12 (10–11 a.m.): “Change: The Only Constant in Life.”

May 15 (11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.): “Understanding Your Veterans Benefits.” Lunch provided if you register by May 11.

May 16 (12:30–3 p.m.): “Senior Spring Fling: High School Reunion Edition.” Period high school attire encouraged for this party with lunch, card games, trivia, cupcake walk, and more. Bring your senior year photo and yearbook.

May 21 (3:30–4:30 p.m.): “Investment: Focus on Fixed Income.” With Edward Jones.

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Board Game Night: Bløm Mead + Cider
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Observer Editor, FreeFree
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Every Wed. All invited to play popular board games. Use provided games or bring your own. 5–10 p.m., Bløm, 100 S. Fourth Ave. Free, but purchase of food & drink encouraged. (734) 548–9729.

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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. (5 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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Ypsi Fine Arts Club: Riverside Arts Center
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Observer Editor, FreeFree
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May 7 & 21. Local artists show 1 or 2 pieces of their work, some of which may be for sale. If you’d like to show your own work, sign in by 6 p.m. Also, a fine art raffle ($5). 5–8 p.m., RAC, 76 N. Huron St., Ypsilanti. Free admission. riversidearts.org/events.

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“Black Birders Week: Its Origins and Why It’s Important”: Washtenaw Bird & Nature Alliance (formerly Washtenaw Audubon Society)
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“Black Birders Week: Its Origins and Why It’s Important”: Washtenaw Bird & Nature Alliance (formerly Washtenaw Audubon Society)
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WBNA member Victor Chen and BIPOC-led Shades of the Outdoors founder Brandan Freeman lead a discussion of the origins of and significance of Black Birders Week, a weeklong celebration at the end of May to promote diversity in outdoor activities. BIPOC is an acronym for “Black, Indigenous, people of color.” 6–8 p.m., AADL Downtown. Livestream available. Free. washtenawbna.org.

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“Parallel Scentscapes in Book Conservation, Lutherie, & the Fragrant Arts”: Ann Arbor District Library Smell & Tell
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Observer Editor, FreeFree
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Local writer and fragrance expert Michelle Krell Kydd, creator of the award-winning flavor and fragrance blog Glass Petal Smoke, leads a guided smelling of scents formulated to evoke the workspaces of bookmakers, luthiers, and other artisans. 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, 4th fl. Free. (734) 327–4200.

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Alcohol Ink Doodles: Ann Arbor District Library
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All invited to make abstract images using alcohol ink, then use pens and markers to add doodles and details. 6–7 p.m., AADL Downtown, Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.

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Drop-In Knitting: Spun
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Observer Editor, FreeFree
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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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Live Production Electronic Music no. 29
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Community Listing
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Gear Lords meeting number 29 is May 21st at Hear.Say Brewing and Theater from 6-10pm. Gear Lords is a venue-rotating music series of 'hardware' or 'analog' style electronic music musicians. These are good places to hear that style of music (e.g. as opposed to DJs) and also a stellar place to find resources, advice and other musicians of that nature.

2350 W Liberty St ,Ann Arbor. 5$. dl

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Stuttering Support Group
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Community Listing
Stuttering Support Group: U-M Speech Neurophysiology Lab
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This Stuttering Support Group is open to any teens and adults who stutter. It provides a safe space to connect, share experiences, and navigate challenges with one another.

Date: Fourth Wednesday of every month
Time: 6:00p.m.–7:30p.m.
Location: 3rd Floor Freespace, Ann Arbor District Library - Downtown

Attendees can also join virtually if they prefer. Please email cwsbrains@umich.edu to request the link to join.

This group meets on the 4th Wednesday of every month at the same time and place (unless otherwise advertised).

Hosted by the Ann Arbor Stuttering Awareness and Research Club (A2STAR) in collaboration with the U-M Speech Neurophysiology Lab. The group is facilitated by students from the University of Michigan who stutter.

AADL 3rd Floor Freespace, 343 South 5th Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 ,Ann Arbor. Free. cwsbrains@umich.edu https://chang.lab.medicine.umich.edu/home

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“On Healing Land, Birds Perch”: Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
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Screening of Vietnamese American filmmaker Naja Pham Lockwood’s new documentary short that explores the aftermath of the Vietnam War through Eddie Adams’ iconic Pulitzer Prize-winning photograph “Saigon Execution.” Followed by a discussion with the filmmaker. Q&A. 6:30 p.m., Ford Library, 1000 Beal. Free. (734) 205–0555.

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Figure Drawing: Dzanc House
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May 7 & 21. All skill levels welcome to draw a live model. Bring your own art supplies. Light refreshments. 6:30–9 p.m., Dzanc House, 402 S. Huron St., Ypsilanti. $20 to pay model. dzanchouse.org.

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Group Runs: A2 Runners
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Every Sun., Mon., & Wed. Runners of all abilities invited to join a beginner or advanced 3-to-5 mile group run, followed by socializing at a downtown coffee shop. Noon (Sun.) and 6:30 p.m. (Mon. & Wed.), meet at the Kerrytown clock tower. Preregistration requested at.meetup.com/a2runners. Free. stevesttn88@gmail.com.

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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. (5 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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“Quakers: Who Are We?”: Ann Arbor Friends Meeting
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May 7 & 21. A small group of local Quakers answers questions and discusses the nature of Quaker faith and practice for those interested in learning more about it. 7–8 p.m., Quaker House, 1420 Hill. Free. annarborfriends.org.

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“The Emperor of Gladness”: Literati Bookstore
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Acclaimed Vietnamese American writer Ocean Vuong discusses his new novel about a depressed teen who becomes the caretaker for an elderly widow suffering from dementia. 7 p.m., Rackham Auditorium. Tickets $30 (includes a copy of the book) in advance only at literatibookstore.com. (734) 585–5567.

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Ann Arbor Bridge Club
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Every Wed. (except May 14). All invited to play friendly, competitive ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge. Arrive 20 minutes early if coming solo. Call before coming to check that the game is being held. 7–10:30 p.m., Walden Hills clubhouse, 2114 Pauline east of Maple. (Park in marked spaces in the lot on the north side of Pauline.) $6 per person. (734) 945–6021.

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Ann Arbor Group Runs: Fleet Feet
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Every Sun., Tues., & Wed. 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. (Sun.) & 7 a.m. (Tues.), 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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Michigan Immigrant Rights Center Fundraiser: North Star Lounge
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California-based poet Satsuki Ina (see 22 Thursday listing) discusses her new family memoir, The Poet and the Silk Girl: A Memoir of Love Imprisonment and Protest. Q&A. 7–9:30 p.m., North Star Lounge, 301 N. Fifth Ave. Tickets $25 in advance at nstarlounge.com & (if available) at the door.

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“Spring String Fling!”: Pioneer High School Orchestras
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Jonathan Glawe directs student orchestras in a program of works from film and TV. 7:30 p.m., PHS Schreiber Auditorium, 601 W. Stadium. Free. (734) 994–2189, ext. 3.

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“Wednesday Night Swing”: Swing Ann Arbor
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“Wednesday Night Swing”: Swing Ann Arbor
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Every Wed. Lindy Hop, East Coast swing, Charleston, and Balboa dancing to music spun by DJs. No partner needed. Wear comfortable low-grip shoes. Preceded at 6:30 p.m. by a free beginner lesson. 7:309:30 p.m., Michigan League Vandenberg Rm., 2nd fl. swingannarbor.com/calendar. $5 (free for members).

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Depot Town Open Mic Comedy Night
7:30 pm - 10:30 pm Observer Editor, FreeFree
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Every Wed. Stand-up comedy open mic emceed by local comic Lisa Green. All age 18 & up welcome to come listen, or sign up for 5-minute sets starting at 7 p.m. 7:30–10:30 p.m., 734 Brewing Company, 15 E. Cross St. Free. (734) 340–3468.

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Mr. B & Bill Heid: Kerrytown Concert House
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World-renowned favorite local pianist Mark “Mr. B” Braun is back performing after healing from a severe woodshop injury to his left hand in February. An exuberant, powerful performer, Braun is joined by spirited bebop and blues organist and pianist Heid for a program of boogie-woogie, blues classics, and maybe some originals in the same vein. With drummer Jesse Kramer. 7:30–9:30 p.m., KCH, 415 N. Fourth Ave. Tickets $29–$40 (students, $18–$30) in advance at kerrytownconcerthouse.com and (if available) at the door. (734) 769–2999. 

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Open Rehearsal: The Arbor Consort
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Observer Editor, FreeFree
Open Rehearsal: The Arbor Consort
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Every Wed. All singers invited to rehearse with this semi-professional a cappella ensemble that performs Renaissance and Victorian-era music in period dress. The official madrigal group of the Michigan Renaissance Festival. 7:30–9:30 p.m., Dixboro United Methodist Church, 5221 Church Rd. Free. TheArborConsort.org. 

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