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May 29, 2025
Big Hearts for Seniors Silent Auction: Big Hearts for Seniors
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Big Hearts for Seniors is celebrating its milestone with its 20th Anniversary Jubilee “Honoring the Past, Investing in Our Future" on June 5th. The event features an online Silent Auction starting May 29th and closing in person at 7pm on June 5th. The silent auction features “20 for our 20th” jubilant items including sports, retail, dining, and experience packages. Everyone is welcome to bid, and winners don’t need to be present to participate or win. Bid on these special items while supporting a special cause! Event Proceeds Benefit six programs that provide mission critical services to older adults in the area: Ann Arbor Meals on Wheels, Housing Bureau for Seniors, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, Silver Club Memory Programs, Turner African American Services Council, and Turner Senior Wellness Program.
Online May 29-June 5 and on June 5th at the Morris Lawrence Building at Washtenaw Community College, 4800 E Huron River Dr. ,Ann Arbor, MI 48105. N/A Free to Bid (Items Cost). julie@deloriahurst.com michmed.org/bhsevent 7034020626.Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
“Spring Migration Thursdays at the Arb”: Washtenaw Bird & Nature Alliance (formerly Washtenaw Audubon Society)
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Every Thurs. All invited to join a leaderless walk through the arboretum to observe migrating birds making their way north. Binoculars provided if needed. 8–10 a.m., U-M Nichols Arboretum, meet at the Dow Prairie entrance at Riverview Dr. Free. washtenawbna.org.
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“Spring Migration Thursdays at the Arb”: Washtenaw Bird & Nature Alliance (formerly Washtenaw Audubon Society)
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Every Thurs., Mar. 27–May 29. All invited to join a leaderless walk through the arboretum to observe migrating birds making their way north. Binoculars provided if needed. 8–10 a.m., U-M Nichols Arboretum, meet at the Dow Prairie entrance at Riverview Dr. Free. washtenawaudubon.org.
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Computer Help: 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.
Computer Help (Thurs. 9–11:45 a.m.) with Jack Spence.
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Artist’s Open Studio: 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.
Artist’s Open Studio (Thurs. 9:30–11 a.m.). $2; members, free.
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Flower Arrangers: 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.
Flower Arrangers (Thurs. 9:30–11 a.m.), $20 first and $10 subsequent sessions.
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“Cavanaugh Lake Ride”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
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Every Thurs. Moderate-paced ride, 20 to 30 miles, along the less-traveled roads west and north of Chelsea. 10 a.m. sharp, meet at Cavanaugh Lake County Park, 33 Cavanaugh Lake Rd., Chelsea. Free. See aabts.org for weather cancelations or delays. Free. kmcguinn@comcast.net, 734-649-9762
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Chinese Mah-jongg: 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.
Chinese Mah-jongg (Thurs. 10 a.m.–noon in person).
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Yard Sale: Dexter Area Historical Society Fundraiser
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May 29 & 30. Sale of used household items. Proceeds benefit the society. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Dexter Area Museum, 3443 Inverness, Dexter.
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“Little Paws Toddler Time”: HSHV
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May 8, 22, & 29 (10:30–11:30 a.m.): Stories, crafts, fingerplays, and interaction with adoptable cats and dogs. Also, a chance to make a toy or treat for the animals. For kids ages 2–5, accompanied by an adult. HSHV. $5 (babies under age 1, free). Preregistration required at hshv.org/event-calendar (limited space), humaneed@hshv.org, (734) 661–3575.
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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. (Tues.–Sun.), U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478.
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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., 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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ACBL-Sanctioned Bridge: Activities: 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.
ACBL-Sanctioned Bridge (Thurs. noon–3:30 p.m.). $9; members, $8.
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Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor City Club
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Every Thurs., Fri., & Tues. 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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Men’s Group: 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.
Men’s Group (Thurs. 2–3:30 p.m.) discussion group.
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"Wise Guys: Conversations For Men": 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.
Wise Guys: Conversations for Men (Thurs. 3–4 p.m. online).
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Letterpress Open Lab: Ann Arbor District Library
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May 7, 18, & 29 (different times). All adults invited to learn the basics of letterpress printing with movable type. 5–7 p.m. (May 7 & 29) and 1–3 p.m. (May 18), AADL Downtown, Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“Phoenix Girl: How a Fat Asian with Bipolar Found Love”: Ann Arbor District Library
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Michigan-based writer Michelle Yang discusses her new memoir (see 6 Tuesday listing). Signing. 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, Multipurpose Rm. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“Repairsday Thursday”: All Hands Active
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Every Thurs. All invited to drop in with broken electronics, furniture, toys, or any other item they’d like to try to repair or repurpose with the guidance of AHA members. Repairs not guaranteed. 6–8 p.m., AHA, basement of 255 E. Liberty, ste. 225. Livestream available at meetup.com/allhandsactive/events. Free; donations welcome. info@allhandsactive.org.
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“The Sustainable Energy Utility (SEU) and You”: City of Ann Arbor Sustainability Forum
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Office of Sustainability & Innovations representatives discuss how Ann Arbor’s community-owned opt-in supplemental renewable energy utility will work. 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, 4th fl. Free. (734) 794–6000.
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“Working in Industries of Ideas: AI, Jobs, and the Economy”: U-M Institute for Data & AI in Society
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Talk by U-M sociology and organizational studies professor Jason Owen-Smith, whose research focuses on the dynamics of large-scale networks and their effects on knowledge-intensive work and innovation. 6–7:30 p.m., Auditorium C, Angell Hall, 435 S. State St. Free, but preregistration required at midas.umich.edu/news-events/events, midas-contact@umich.edu.
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Bad Decisions Track Club
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Every Thurs. Runners of all abilities invited to join this eclectic group of runners ranging from people training for their first 5K to ultramarathoners. Sessions are typically interval-based track workouts, followed by socializing at a nearby brewery. 6 p.m. Ferry Field, State at Hoover (may meet elsewhere if the weather is bad). Free. See walline.wixsite.com/bdtc to sign up for email updates on each week’s workout.
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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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Fiber Arts Drop-In: Dzanc House
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May 1, 15, & 29. All invited to join in crocheting, knitting, embroidering, etc. 6–9 p.m., Dzanc House, 402 S. Huron St., Ypsilanti. Free. dzanchouse.org.
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Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company (AARC)
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Every Thurs., Sat., Tues., & Mon. (different AARC locations). Runners of all abilities invited to join a 5K mapped route (Mon. & Thurs.), a beginner or advanced group run (Sat.), or an interval-based training run (Tues.). 6 p.m. (Thurs.), AARC Colonnade, 901 W. Eisenhower; 7 a.m. (Sat.) & 6 p.m. (Tues.), AARC Downtown, 209 S. Ashley; & 6 p.m. (Mon.), Corner Brewery, 720 Norris, Ypsilanti. Free. annarborrunningcompany.com.
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“Dungeons & Dragons: Oy Vey (K)nights”: Jewish Community Center
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May 8, 13, 15, 27, & 29. Adults (Thurs.) and teens (Tues.) invited to join an ongoing campaign of the popular Dungeons & Dragons tabletop role-playing game. 6:30 p.m., JCC, 2935 Birch Hollow Dr. Free, preregistration required at jccannarbor.org/events. (734) 971–0990.
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"The Rice Eaters": Spinning Dot Theatre
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Spinning Dot Theatre Presents:
THE RICE EATERS
By Yide Cai
Fan Gao, his family and friends are Chinese workers trapped in a factory called Da Feng village; their job is to copy Van Gogh; their employers are from Germany and Hong Kong; their products are sold all over the world; they paint Starry Night in half an hour but get paid very little. They want to escape; they want to paint their own works; they want to be free.
Thursday, May 29th at 7pm
Saturday, May 31st at 7pm
Part of Spinning Dot Theatre's Collection of Youth Performances at Eastern Michigan University in the Legacy/Sponberg Theaters.
More info at spinningdot.org
Get Tickets at https://secure.givelively.org/event/coppertree-collective/spinning-dot-teen-rep-co-presents-the-rice-eaters
1030 East Circle Drive ,Ypsilanti. https://secure.givelively.org/event/coppertree-collective/spinning-dot-teen-rep-co-presents-the-rice-eaters $10 for Adults, $5 for students/seniors. cprevatte336@gmail.com spinningdot.org 3133166648.Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
“Comedy Jamm”: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
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Every Thurs. (except May 8). 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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Abigail Stauffer & The Wisdom: Kerrytown Concert House
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This show celebrates the release of the album I Am Safe, the result of a collaboration between veteran local singer-songwriter and guitarist Stauffer and sure-footed jazz cellist Dave Haughey featuring Stauffer’s piercing, emotionally direct pop-folk and pop-rock songs. With drummer Jamie Register and other musicians TBA. 7:30–9:30 p.m., KCH, 415 N. Fourth Ave. Tickets $18–$35 (students, $12–$24) in advance at kerrytownconcerthouse.com and (if available) at the door. (734) 769–2999.
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I'll Be Seeing You: Michigan Irish Repertory Theatre
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The Michigan Irish Repertory Theatre is performing "I'll Be Seeing You," an original play with music, written by local Michigan playwright David Kiley. This true WW2 love story follows the meeting and courtship through their letters of Charles, a war correspondent, and Billee, who said "yes" to Charles's proposal after just three dates. While Charles reported his way through the war, Billee kept the home fires burning as a defense plant worker, airplane spotter, Red Cross volunteer, Victory gardener and more. The show also features great music from the period, the titles of which are plucked from the actual letters.
Arthur Miller Theatre ,Ann Arbor. michiganirishrep.org $20 reserved seats. Pay-what-you-can walk-up day of show.. davidjkiley@yahoo.com www.michiganirishrep.org 734-276-7183.Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
Pub Quiz: Conor O’Neill’s Irish Pub
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Every Thurs. Popular weekly trivia fest. Come with a team of up to 6 people. Prizes. 7:30 p.m. or so, Conor O’Neill’s, 318 S. Main. $5 team fee that goes to the winning team. (734) 665–2968.
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“Carrie”: Michigan Theater
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Film screenings every day. 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. For updated schedule, see marquee-arts.org/calendar.
May 23 & 29: “Carrie” (Brian De Palma, 1976). Acclaimed horror film adapted from a Stephen King novel about a shy and bullied teenage girl who develops telekinetic powers. Sissy Spacek, Piper Laurie. 9:30 p.m. (Fri.) & 8 p.m. (Thurs.).
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