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April 14, 2025
“The Chosen Season Five”: 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, Ypsilanti) & Emagine (1335 E. Michigan Ave., Saline), various times.
Apr. 3–20: “The Chosen Season Five” (Dallas Jenkins, 2024). Screenings of episodes 3–5 (Apr. 3–20) and 6-8 (Apr. 10–20) of this serialized retelling of the story of Jesus and his disciples. Various times; see fathomevents.com/events.
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Carillon Concert Series: U-M School of Music
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Every Mon.–Fri. through Apr. 22 (different locations). Performances by U-M carillon faculty and students. The carillons are open to visitors during the recitals; earplugs recommended. For a complete schedule see smtd.umich.edu/events. Noon, Burton Tower, 230 N. Ingalls & 1:20 p.m., Lurie Tower, 1230 Murfin, North Campus. Free. (734) 764–0583.
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Easter Bunny: Briarwood Mall
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Apr. 4–19 (various times): A chance to take photos with the Easter Bunny. Pet photos with the bunny (Apr. 13, 6:30–8 p.m.); pets must be on a leash or in a carrier. Also, “Caring Bunny” (Apr. 6, 9:30–11:30 a.m.) offers a sensory-friendly environment for kids with special needs. 11 a.m.–7 p.m. (Mon.–Fri.), 11 a.m.–9 p.m. (Sat.), & 11 a.m.–6 p.m. (Sun.). Photo packages $40–$60. For up-to-date hours and to reserve an appointment see shopbriarwood.com. Free admission. (734) 769–9610.
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Rise & Shine: Pittsfield Township Community Center
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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.
Rise & Shine (Mon. & Fri. 9–10 a.m.) morning exercise.
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Weekly Rehearsal: Women’s Chamber Chorus
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Every Mon. All invited to join this independent 30-member local women’s chorus to sing an eclectic program, including classical, folk, Broadway, pop, and jazz. Ben Gaughran directs; Joshua Marzan accompanies. 9:30–11:30 a.m., First Presbyterian Church, 1432 Washtenaw, rear ground level. Free to visitors ($175 per semester for those who join; partial scholarships available). annringia@gmail.com.
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Creative Writers: Pittsfield Township Community Center
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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.
Creative Writers (Mon. 10 a.m.), bring current project; no instruction given.
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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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Ukulele Practice: Pittsfield Township Community Center
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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.
Ukulele Practice (Mon. 10:30–11:30 a.m.), no instruction given.
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Tai Chi: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
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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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Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center
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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.
Bridge (Mon. 12:30–3:30 p.m.), duplicate non-sanctioned. $5; members, $3. Preregistration required.
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Walking Off the Pounds: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
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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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American Mah-jongg: Pittsfield Township Community Center
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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.
American Mah-jongg (Tues., except Apr. 8, 10–11:45 a.m. & Mon. 1–3 p.m.), all levels welcome.
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Euchre: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
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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.
Euchre (Mon. 1–3 p.m. in person).
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U-M Softball
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Game vs. CMU. This month’s schedule also includes 3-game series vs. Rutgers (Apr. 12, 5 p.m.; Apr. 13, 2 p.m.; Apr. 14, 4:30 p.m.) and UCLA (Apr. 26, 7 p.m.; Apr. 27, 7 p.m.; Apr. 28, 1 p.m.), and a single game against Oakland (Apr. 22, 4:30 p.m.). 6 p.m., Alumni Field, 1114 S. State. Tickets $6–$12 at mgoblue.com/tickets & at the gate. (734) 764–0247.
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“Jellyfish Friendship Bracelets”: Ann Arbor District Library
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All invited to learn how to use a wheel to make these colorful woven accessories. 6–7 p.m., AADL Westgate, 2503 Jackson Ave. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“Sugarcane”: 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.
Apr. 14: “Sugarcane” (Julian Brave NoiseCat & Emily Kassie, 2024). Oscar-nominated documentary about an investigation into abuse and disappearance of children at a Catholic-run boarding school for Indigenous students that operated in British Columbia until 1981. Followed by Q&A with the filmmakers. FREE. Preregistration requested at fordschool.umich.edu/events. 6 p.m.
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“What Children Can Teach Us About the Human Mind”: U-M Psychology Department Community Talk
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U-M psychology professor Susan Gelman speaks about how children make sense of the world. 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, Multipurpose Rm. Free. (734) 764–6314.
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"Can Government Still Work? Politics in a Polarized Age": Michigan Christian Study Center
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Panel discussion with Ann Arbor mayor Christopher Taylor, U-M public policy professor Rusty Hills, a state Republican leader, and U-M student Shayla Olson. Reception at 5:30. 6-7:15 p.m. Free, but preregistration required here.
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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. 6–8 p.m. (Mon.–Thurs.) & 1–3 p.m. (Sun.), Spun, 401 N. Fourth Ave. Free. (734) 780–7867.
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Group Ride: Ann Arbor Velo Club
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Every Mon. Moderate-paced 20-mile ride to Dexter and back, often with a rest stop along the way. Riders must wear a helmet and bring water and supplies to fix a flat tire. 6 p.m. (nonmembers must come 10 minutes early to sign a club waiver), Barton Nature Area. 1010 W. Huron River Dr. Free. annarborveloclub.org
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Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company (AARC)
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Every Tues., Thurs., Sat., & Mon. (different AARC locations). Runners of all abilities invited to join an interval-based training run (Tues.), a 5K mapped route (Mon. & Thurs.), or a beginner or advanced group run (Sat.). 6 p.m. (Tues.) & 7 a.m. (Sat.), AARC Downtown, 209 S. Ashley; 6 p.m. (Thurs.), AARC Colonnade, 901 W. Eisenhower; & 6 p.m. (Mon.), Corner Brewery, 720 Norris, Ypsilanti. Free. annarborrunningcompany.com. [2x][1 Tuesday]
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Sewing Lab: Ann Arbor District Library
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Apr. 14 & 28. All invited to get basic sewing help with unfinished projects or learn how to use the AADL sewing machines. Bring your own sewing machine, if you wish. No experience necessary. Also, local crafter Amber Adams-Fall shows how to create rolled hems (Apr. 14) and sewing instructor Rae Hoekstra discusses zigzag seam finishes (Apr. 28). 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“Arabiqa”: Ann Arbor District Library
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Egyptian American multi-instrumentalist Karim Nagi performs music and dance from across the Arab world in an interactive family-friendly performance, demonstrating multiple instruments, participatory dance styles, costumes, geography, and language. 6:30–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“The American Metallic Fabric Company: 100 Years of Wire Weaving on Cape Cod”: Ann Arbor Fiberarts Guild
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Talk by Sue McDowell, a descendant of Roger G. Edwards Sr., who arrived in Cape Cod in 1933 to manage a wire weaving enterprise that thrived from the 1880s to the 1990s. McDowell grew up around the massive industrial looms. 6:30 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 2nd fl. gathering rm. (elevator access), 2501 W. Liberty. Free. annarborfiberarts.org.
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“What If We Get It Right?: Visions of Climate Futures”: Literati Bookstore Eco Book Club
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All invited to join a discussion, led by local poet Alison Swan, of Ayana Elizabeth Johnson’s 2024 anthology of essays by climate scientists and other experts that imagine humanity on the other side of the climate crisis. 6:30 p.m., Literati, 124 E. Washington. Free. (734) 585–5567.
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Group Runs: A2 Runners
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Every Wed., Sun., & Mon. Runners of all abilities invited to join a beginner or advanced 3-to-5 mile group run, followed by socializing at a downtown coffeeshop. 6:30 p.m. (Mon. & Wed.) and noon (Sun.), meet at the Kerrytown Clocktower. 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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“What Caused the Civil War?”: Ann Arbor Civil War Round Table
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Talk by University of Detroit Mercy history professor Roy Finkenbine. 7 p.m., Trinity Health (old St. Joe’s) Administrative Bldg. Exhibition Room (1st fl.), 5305 Elliott Dr. (off McAuley Dr. from Huron River Dr.). Free. aacwrt.org.
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Large Ensemble Meeting: Ann Arbor Recorder Society
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All beginning and advanced players of the recorder and other early instruments invited to play mostly Renaissance music, directed by viol teacher and early music specialist Janet Cannon. Bring your own music stand. 7–9 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church basement music rm. (enter by the back door), 1501 W. Liberty. Free to visitors (yearly dues for those who join). a2recordersociety.org.
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Scandinavian Music Jam
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Apr. 14 & 28. Bruce Sagan leads an acoustic jam session devoted to traditional music from Sweden and Norway. All instruments welcome, no experience necessary. 7:30–9:30 p.m., for location, email bsagan@msu.edu. Free.
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Tartan and Thistle Scottish Country Dancers
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Every Mon. Learn to dance jigs, reels, and strathspeys. All dances taught. Usually with live music by Susie Lorand, Josh Burdick, and friends. 7:30–9:30 p.m., Genesis of Ann Arbor, 2309 Packard, $10 cash at the door (first time, free). tartanandthistlescd@gmail.com, (734) 274–0773.
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“R/Evolution!”: U-M Symphony Band
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Jason Fettig conducts this music student ensemble in a program highlighted by 20th-century Austrian composer Friedrich Gulda’s Concerto for Cello and Wind Orchestra featuring U-M concerto competition–winning cello soloist Sarina Zhang. Also, a performance of contemporary African American composer Billy Childs’ jazz-tinged saxophone & piano concerto Diaspora featuring acclaimed NYC jazz saxophonist Steve Wilson, along with U-M composition professor Michael Daugherty’s Niagara Falls and contemporary American composer Omar Thomas’s Mother of a Revolution! Preceded at 7:15 p.m. by a brief talk. 8 p.m., Hill Auditorium. Free. (734) 615–3204.
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Comedy Open Mic: The Blind Pig
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Every Mon. (except Apr. 28). Performances from up to 15 aspiring stand-up comics from around the state. Local comics emcee. To perform, sign up by sending a message on Instagram. bit.ly/comedyblindpig. Age 21 & up only. Free candy. 8–9:30 p.m., the Blind Pig, 208 S. First St. Free. (734) 996–8555.
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