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April 21, 2025
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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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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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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Melted Crayon Art: Ann Arbor District Library
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A chance for adults & teens to make a colorful pendant or magnet using melted crayons. 6–7 p.m., AADL Downtown, Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“Bitter Texas Honey”: Literati Bookstore
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Austin-based writer Ashley Whitaker, a U-M grad, is joined by local writer Lillian Li to discuss her debut novel, a funny and tender coming-of-age story about the daughter of a Texas evangelical family racing to finish her novel before her ex-boyfriend finishes his. 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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“Hardanger Needlework”: Embroiderers’ Guild of America
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Hands-on exploration of this geometric embroidery technique. Also, stitchers of all abilities and interests are invited to work on their own stitching projects and socialize. 7 p.m., West Side Methodist Church, 900 S. Seventh St. (enter from the back parking lot). Free. (734) 330–5724.
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“The Property”: 2025 Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival
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2025 Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival. Apr. 21–May 6. Screenings of films from around the world that address the Jewish experience. All films are also available streaming online ($150, all films; $80, 10 films; $50, 5 films). Various times, State Theater except as noted. Most screenings $12 in advance at jccannarbor.org/film-festival and at the door (cash or credit).
Apr. 21: “The Property” (Dana Modan, 2024). A woman and her granddaughter journey to Poland to reclaim family property. Hebrew, subtitles. 7 p.m.
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Ann Arbor Stamp Club
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Large auction of club-owned U.S. and foreign stamps, covers, and collector supplies. Visitors welcome. 7:30 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1500 Scio Church Rd. Free. annarborstampclub.org, arbor@provide.net, (734) 761–5859.
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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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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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University Philharmonia Orchestra: U-M Music School
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Jayce Ogren leads this music student ensemble in a program highlighted by Bartók’s dramatic, kaleidoscopic ballet-turned-showpiece, The Miraculous Mandarin. Also, Schubert’s unfinished 8th Symphony and Lili Boulanger’s biting yet impressionistic D’un matin de Printemps. Preceded at 7:15 p.m. by a brief talk. 8 p.m., Hill Auditorium. Free. (734) 615–3204.
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