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February 5, 2025
“Conquer the Cold Midpoint Mingle”: Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority
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All invited to join city transportation planners for strategy sharing and a warm beverage. Part of a local cold weather commuting challenge that runs Jan. 20–Feb. 20. 8:30–10 a.m., Argus Farm Stop, Liberty. Free, preregistration encouraged at getdowntown.org/events/conquer-cold.
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“Tiny Tails Story Time”: Tiny Lions
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Feb. 5 & 19 (9:30–10:30 a.m.): Stories, crafts, finger plays, and interaction with adoptable cats and dogs. For kids ages 2–5, accompanied by an adult. Note time has changed. 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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“Toddler Obstacle Course”: Pittsfield Township Community Center
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Every Wed. (9:30–10:30 a.m.): Balance beams, tumble mats, and more obstacles for toddlers to navigate, with the guidance of a township early childhood expert. Parents must be present. $9 (residents, $7) per child. Preregistration is required at recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov (program requires a minimum enrollment to run). 701 W. Ellsworth.
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"Move and Groove": Ann Arbor Senior Center
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Activities: Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin, bit.ly/a2-senior-cnt. 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
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Activities: Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin, bit.ly/a2-senior-cnt. 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. 10-11 a.m.) via Zoom at tinyurl.com/a2-senior-weekly. $2; members, free.
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Watercolor & 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.
Watercolor & Painting (Wed. 10–11:30 a.m.), bring current project and supplies; no instruction given.
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“Preschool ArtStart”: AADL
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Feb. 3, 5, & 6 (10:30–11 a.m., different branch locations): AADL staff lead children ages 2–5, accompanied by an adult, in arts and crafts, with an emphasis on having fun with the process of making something. Traverwood (Mon.), Pittsfield (Wed.), & Malletts Creek (Thurs.).
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Book Club: 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.
Book Club (Feb. 5, 10:30 a.m.–noon), call for current title.
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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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“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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“Equitable Implementation of Federal Climate Policies and Investments”: U-M Environmental and Energy Law Lecture
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Talk by U-M vice provost for sustainability and climate action Shalanda Baker. Noon, Jeffries Hall rm. 1020, 701 S. State. Free. michigan.law.umich.edu/events-calendar.
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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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Tai Chi: 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.
Tai Chi (Mon., Wed., & Fri. noon–12:30 p.m. via Zoom).
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Talks: Ann Arbor Senior Center
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1320 Baldwin Ave., bit.ly/a2-senior-cnt. 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.
Feb. 5 (noon–1 p.m.): “Lunch and Learn: Boost Your Brainpower,” science-backed exercises, with a free light lunch.
Feb. 7 (1–2:30 p.m.): “Intro to Astronomy.”
Feb. 10 (1–3 p.m.): “Nature-Inspired Valentine Making.”
Feb. 12 (9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.): “Care Management by Natalie,” individual consultations with Natalie Adewunmi of Care Management by Natalie.
Feb. 13 (1:30–4 p.m.): “America’s National Parks & Monuments”: Travels with George Jabol,” slide show and talk.
Feb. 19 (noon–1 p.m.): “Medicare & You,” with Jacob Briggs from Retirement Planning Solutions.
Feb. 26 (noon–1 p.m.): “Lunch and Learn: Strategies from a Geriatric Care Manager,” with Natalie Adewunmi, with a free light lunch.
Feb. 27 (2:30–3:30 p.m.): “Technology: AI & the Future” with James Giordani from AsKevin.
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"Walking Off the Pounds": 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.
Walking Off the Pounds (Mon., Wed., & Fri. 12:30–1 p.m. via Zoom).
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Coral Reef Tank Visit: U-M Museum of Natural History
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Every Wed. & Fri. 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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Scrabble: 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.
Scrabble (Wed. 1–3 p.m.).
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Trivia: Ann Arbor Senior Center
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Activities: Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin, bit.ly/a2-senior-cnt. Weekly activities. Preregistration required for some events by emailing mfulton@a2gov.org, bpatton@a2gov.org, or calling (734) 794–6250.
Trivia (Feb. 5 & 19, 1–2 p.m.) via Zoom at tinyurl.com/a2-senior-weekly, $2; members, free.
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Scrabble: Ann Arbor Senior Center
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Activities: Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin, bit.ly/a2-senior-cnt. 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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“Black-on-Black Solidarity: Falasteen Between George Jackson and Kwame Ture”: U-M Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies
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Howard University Black studies and literature professor Greg Thomas discusses Black-Palestinian solidarity. 4:30–6:30 p.m., Weiser Hall, 10th fl., 500 Church. Free. (734) 647–4143.
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Board Game Night: Bløm Mead + Cider
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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. (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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Ypsi Fine Arts Club: Riverside Arts Center
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Feb. 5 & 19. 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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“Learning Self-Care and Compassion Through Nature Connection”: Matthaei Botanical Gardens
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Softstone Yoga owner Jennifer Lenders leads gentle mindful movement and discusses the language of flowers in the conservatory. 5:30–6:30 p.m., Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free; metered parking. mbgna.umich.edu/events, (734) 647–7600.
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“Black History Month Dinner”: Blue Llama Jazz Club/Zingerman’s Deli
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Feb. 4 & 5. Four course dinner highlighting dishes of the Afro-Latin diaspora and American South, accompanied by live music by an ensemble of African American jazz musicians TBA. In between songs, Blue Llama Chef JJ Johnson and Zingerman's event coordinator Tessie Ives-Wilson discuss the menu and the history of Black American cuisine in the U.S. 6–9:30 p.m. Blue Llama, 314 S. Main. $175 (includes paired cocktails) in advance at bluellamaclub.com & (if available) at the door. (734) 372–3200.
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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 are welcome to bring their own acoustic instruments. 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Westgate, 2503 Jackson Ave. Free. folksongjamalong@gmail.com.
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Bollywood Dance - Ladies Only: Peachy Fitness
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Bollywood Dance!
Ladies only.
4 classes - Feb 5th - Feb 26th
Wednesdays: 6:00-7:00pm
Drop-In: $30
4 classes: $99.00
Peachy Fitness
2385 S. Huron Pkwy
Ann Arbor
Contact: 734-678-1240
Email: Info@PeachyFitness.com
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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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Physical Computing with the Raspberry Pi: Ann Arbor District Library
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A chance for adults and kids ages 12 & up to learn the basics of the Raspberry Pi microcomputer. 6–7 p.m., AADL Downtown, Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“2025 Tournament of Tomes Social Mixer”: Ann Arbor District Library
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Adults invited to learn about the upcoming game in which teams read 10 preselected books, then compete against each other in a trivia tournament. 6:30–7:30 p.m., AADL Pittsfield, 2359 Oak Valley. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“The Neuroscience of Speech and Language: From Development to Disorders”: Ann Arbor District Library
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Talk by U-M psychiatry professor Soo-Eun Chang. 6:30–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, 4th fl. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“The Scorpion Queen”: Schuler Books
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Michigan-bred, NYC-based writer Mina Fears is joined by fellow young adult writer Kate Chenli to discuss her new book, a dark fantasy inspired by a Malian fairy tale, about the friendship between a servant girl and a princess. 6:30 p.m., Schuler Books, 2513 Jackson Ave. Free; preregistration requested at schulerbooks.com/events-ann-arbor. (734) 662–0600.
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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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U-M Men’s Basketball
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Game vs. Oregon. The U-M also plays home games this month vs. Purdue (Feb. 11, 7 p.m.), MSU (Feb. 21, 8 p.m.), and Rutgers (Feb. 27, 9 p.m.) 6:30 p.m., Crisler Center. Tickets $15 & up at mgoblue.com in advance and at the gate. (734) 764–0247.
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“Hellraiser”: Fathom Events
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Fathom Events. (734) 973–8424 (Ann Arbor 20), (734) 316–5500 (Emagine). Tickets $12.50 (except as noted) in advance at fathomevents.com/events and at the door. Ann Arbor 20 (4100 Carpenter) & Emagine (1335 E. Michigan Ave., Saline), various times.
Feb. 5 & 6: “Hellraiser” (Clive Barker, 1987). Screening of a newly remastered version of this cult horror classic about a couple who move into a dilapidated house and discover a demon lurking under the floorboards. 7 p.m.
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“The Taste of Things”: 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. 5: “The Taste of Things” (Trần Anh Hùng, 2023). French romantic drama set in 1885. A shared love of cuisine forms a long-term bond between a chef and restaurant owner, played by real-life former partners Juliette Binoche and Benoît Magimel. French, subtitles. 7 p.m.
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Ann Arbor Bridge Club
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Every Wed. 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 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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Wild Ponies/Ben Stalets: On the Tracks Songwriter Showcase
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Double bill. The Wild Ponies is a Nashville-based husband-and-wife singer-songwriter duo that writes country-folk originals inspired by their experiences as a polyamorous family in Tennessee. Toledo Americana singer-songwriter Stalets opens with original alt-country tunes rooted in his Rust Belt upbringing. 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30), Chelsea Depot, 125 Jackson St., Chelsea. $20 suggested donation. onthetracksss@gmail.com.
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“Comedy Jamm”: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
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Feb. 5, 12, & 19. Performances by up to 12 aspiring and established area stand-up comics. Alcohol is served. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. 7:15 p.m., 212 S. Fourth Ave. $5 in advance at aacomedy.com; $6 at the door. (734) 996–9080.
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“JJ”: UMMA/Daring Dances
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UMMA/Daring Dances. Helmut Stern Auditorium, UMMA, 525 S. State St. Free.
Feb. 5: “JJ” (Pauline L. Boulba & Aminata Labor, 2024). Documentary about the filmmakers’ search through New York City for traces left by the dance critic and lesbian feminist provocateur Jill Johnston. Followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers and U-M dance professor Clare Croft. 7:30-9 p.m.
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“Nate: A One Man Show”: University Musical Society
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Feb. 5–9. Actress-comedian Natalie Palamides dons male drag to embody Nate, a lovably idiotic hypermasculine “douchebag” who struggles with his own emotions and needles the audience into wrestling with the subtleties of sexual consent. The show careens between humor and discomfort while it deconstructs toxic masculinity. The Guardian called a “gloriously ridiculous… raucous drag king floorshow.” The show premiered to wide acclaim at the 2018 Edinburgh Fringe Festival before Amy Poehler produced it as a Netflix special in 2020. Adult language and themes, nudity. Today’s show is followed by a Q&A with the artist. 7:30 p.m. (Wed., Thurs., Fri., & Sat.), 2 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.), Arthur Miller Theatre, 1226 Murfin. $40 (students, $15-$20). (734) 764–2538.
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“Willow Run’s Missile Lab”: Michigan Flight Museum Historic Presentation Night
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Award-winning Michigan-based videographer and historian Ric Mixter discusses this post–WWII lab that studied Nazi V2 rockets to develop missiles for air defense. 7:30 p.m., MFM, Willow Run Airport (off Ecorse from Beck Rd. via I-94 exit 190), Ypsilanti. $10 (members, free). (734) 483-4030.
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Depot Town Open Mic Comedy Night
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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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Live Production Electronic Music: Gear Lords
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Gear Lords is a hardware / live-set showcase of local and regional musicians. Its really a DAW-less jamming performance meet-up typically using gear like samplers, beat machines, synths (incl modular) but also we get into other gear, too! It's a show, but also a good place to learn more about what's going on in the community related to experimental electronic music or live-sets' shows, or equipment or to find collabs. Ziggys has a great sound system, and is very welcoming.
We have 5 acts for this show:
David Minnix (7pm)
Skurwysyn (745pm)
Dom Shbeats (830pm)
Prod by P (930pm)
OMO (1015pm)
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Visitors Night: Ann Arbor Model Railroad Club
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The chance to see club trains whizzing around on the club’s big, elaborate layout, housed in a depot restored by the club. 7:30–10 p.m., Michigan Central depot, 3487 Broad, Dexter. Free. info@aamrc.org.
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