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February 16, 2026

Weekly Rehearsal: Washtenaw Women’s Community Chorus (formerly Women’s Chamber Chorus)
9:30 am - 11:30 am
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Every Monday. 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, rear ground level, 1432 Washtenaw. Free to visitors ($175 per semester for those who join; partial scholarships available). [email protected].

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“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Every Tues.–Sun., & Mon. Feb. 16. 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., U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478, ummnh.org.

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U-M Museum of Natural History Planetarium & Dome Theater
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Every Fri.–Sun., & Mon. Feb. 16. Three different audiovisual planetarium shows suitable for all ages. Expedition Reef (noon) reveals the secrets of coral reefs, the Earth’s most vibrant and endangered marine ecosystems; The Sky Tonight (1 & 3 p.m.) explores the current night sky, with tips on how to find the cardinal directions, constellations, and planets on your own; and T. Rex (2 p.m.) describes the iconic dinosaur’s scientific and cinematic history (includes scenes of dinosaur violence). Noon, 1, 2, & 3 p.m., U-M MNH, 1105 North University. $8 at the gift shop. Limited capacity. (734) 764–0480, ummnh.org.

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Fiber Arts Drop-In: Dzanc House
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Feb. 2 & 16. 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)
6:00 pm
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Every Mon., Tues., Thurs., & Sat. (different AARC locations). Runners of all abilities invited to join a 5K mapped route (Mon. & Thurs.), an interval-based training run (Tues.), or either a beginner or advanced group run (Sat.). 6 p.m. (Mon.), Corner Brewery, 720 Norris, Ypsi; 6 p.m. (Tues.) & 7 a.m. (Sat.), AARC Downtown, 209 S. Ashley; and 6 p.m. (Thurs.), AARC Colonnade, 901 W. Eisenhower. Free. annarborrunningcompany.com.

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Sewing Lab: Ann Arbor District Library
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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Feb. 2 & 16. All invited to get basic sewing help with their unfinished projects or learn how to use the AADL sewing machines. Bring your own sewing machine, if you wish. No experience necessary. Also, sewing instructor Rae Hoekstra discusses how to gather fabric (Feb. 2) and crafter Amber Adams-Fall demonstrates machine hemming (Feb. 16). 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.

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“Against the Machine: On the Unmaking of Humanity”: Literati Bookstore Eco Book Club
6:30 pm
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All invited to join a discussion, led by local poet & WMU environmental studies professor Alison Swan, of Paul Kingsnorth’s 2025 critique of modern technology. 6:30 p.m., Literati, 124 E. Washington. Tickets $5 (can be redeemed for store credit) in advance only at literatibookstore.com. (734) 585–5567.

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“Tinned Fish 101”: Zingerman’s Delicatessen
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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Zingerman’s staff discuss and offer taste samples of preserved and smoked fish. 6:30–7:30 p.m., Zingerman’s Deli, 422 Detroit St. $30. Preregistration required at zingermansdeli.com/events. (734) 663–3354.

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Group Runs: A2 Runners
6:30 pm
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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.) & 6:30 p.m. (Mon. & Wed.), meet at the Kerrytown clock tower. Preregistration requested at meetup.com/a2runners. Free. [email protected].

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Embroiderers’ Guild of America
7:00 pm
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Online meeting for stitchers of all abilities and interests. Also, at 6:30 p.m., stitchers are invited to work on their own projects and socialize via Zoom. 7 p.m., online. For Zoom link, email [email protected]. Free.

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“Pretty In Pink”: Fathom Entertainment
7:15 pm
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(734) 973–8424 (Cinemark), (734) 3165500 (Emagine). Tickets $12.50 (except as noted) in advance at fathomentertainment.com/events and at the door. Cinemark (4100 Carpenter, Ypsi) & Emagine (1335 E. Michigan Ave., Saline). 

Feb. 14–16: “Pretty In Pink” (Howard Deutch, 1986). Classic John Hughes drama about a poor teen who struggles with class differences when she starts dating a rich guy. 3:30 p.m. (Sat.), 4:30 p.m. (Sun.), & 7:15 p.m. (Mon.).

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“U.S. Revenue Stamps”: Ann Arbor Stamp Club (AASC)
7:30 pm
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Club member Edward Arias discusses and displays these 19th-century issues used to pay taxes and fees on legal and financial documents and products like playing cards and patent medicines. Also, a mini-auction of U.S. & foreign stamps and covers. Visitors welcome. 7:30 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1500 Scio Church. Free. (734) 761–5859, [email protected], annarborstampclub.org.

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Tartan and Thistle Scottish Country Dancers
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
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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. 7:309:30 p.m., Pittsfield Grange, 3337 Ann ArborSaline Rd. $10 suggested donation (first-timers free). (734) 4747299, (734) 2740773.

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Comedy Show: The Blind Pig
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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Every Mon. Performances from up to 15 aspiring stand-up comics from around the state. Local comics emcee. Age 21 & up only. Free candy. 8–9:30 p.m., Blind Pig, 208 S. First St. Free. (734) 996–8555.

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