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January 31, 2026

U-M Men’s Lacrosse
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Match vs. Robert Morris. The U-M opens its season with an exhibition match. This month’s home schedule also includes a game vs. Mercyhurst (Jan. 31, time TBA). Time TBA, U-M Lacrosse Stadium, 2500 S. State. Ticket price TBA in advance at mgoblue.com & at the gate. (734) 764–0247.

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Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company (AARC)
7:00 am
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Every Thurs., Sat., Mon., & Tues. (different AARC locations). Runners of all abilities invited to join a 5K mapped route (Thurs. & Mon.), either 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; and 6 p.m. (Mon.), Corner Brewery, 720 Norris, Ypsi. Free. annarborrunningcompany.com.

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Next Level Home Brewing!
9:00 am - 11:00 am
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This session is designed to get you brewing great coffee at home. In this hands-on course participants get to try different methods and brewers and work with Curious Coffee's beans. The course duration is 2 hours and priced at $65. It's limited to nine participants so you get the hands-on attention you need. During the session you will be able to brew with coffees from the curious Coffee standard and premium range. I will also have a range of brewers available and some kettles available. If you can bring your favourite brewer, kettle and scales, then we will have even more options. I will brew my coffees using recipes from the cafe and I will also demonstrate some overextracted and underextracted brews so that you can fine tune your taste buds. I will provide resource materials and course notes so that during the session we can really make the most of the time experimenting together and brewing coffee. This will not be a two hour lecture on the history of coffee or the science of coffee extraction! This course is taught by Mike Bawden who has twenty years’ experience in course design and teaching. It will be relaxed and fun and you'll leave equipped with new skills and knowledge. Some prior experience brewing at home is desirable. The course is aimed at everyone from beginners to more advanced brewers. If you have limited brewing experience you might like to take a sensory and tasting workshop with me first.

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100 S 4th Avenue ,Ann Arbor. $65. [email protected] www.curious-coffee.com

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parkrun USA
9:00 am
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Every Sat. All invited to join a timed but noncompetitive 5K run/walk. In the winter, course adjustments for the best footing may move the run to Lillie Park North or Hanselman Dr. Check facebook.com/lillieparkrun for the final location. 9 a.m., Lillie Park South at the northeast corner of the soccer fields, 4365 Platt. Free, but first-timers are requested to preregister at parkrun.us/register and arrive at 8:45 a.m. [email protected], parkrun.us/lillie.

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Chime Concert: Kerrytown Market & Shops
10:30 am - 11:00 am
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Every Fri., Sat., & Wed. 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. Noon–12:30 p.m. (Fri. & Wed.) & 10:30–11 a.m. (Sat.). Kerrytown Market. Free. [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., except Jan. 1. 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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“Adult Open Hours & Creature Encounters”: The Creature Conservancy
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Fri., Jan. 2 & 16 and every Sat. & Sun. During the Friday Adult Open Hours (age 18+ only), conservancy staffers show off some representatives of at-risk species, including an axolotl, a wood turtle, a clouded leopard, and a blue-throated macaw at 7:30 p.m. On Sat. and Sun., the first three animals are presented at 1 & 4 p.m., and an animal keeper talks about the blue-throated macaw at 2 & 3 p.m. All tickets include a chance to see the conservancy’s other animals. 7–9 p.m. (Fri.)  & noon–5 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.), CC, 4950 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. $15 (kids ages 2–12, $13; under age 2, free) cash or credit at the door only. (734) 929–9324, thecreatureconservancy.org.

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“Celebration of Girls & Women in Sports”: Ann Arbor Sports Commission
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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Event in conjunction with National Girls and Women in Sports Day. Educational panel (noon) to discuss inspiration and athletic resilience, with panelists Girls on the Run of Southeastern Michigan executive director Danielle Plunkett, Ypsi Community High School girls soccer coach Marley Duerst, EMU student athlete Ella Grasson, and EMU secretary for football Lauren Drinane. Sports clinic (12:30 p.m.) for kids 13 and under in lacrosse, rowing, soccer, cheering, football, and more. Noon, EMU Gervin Center, Ypsilanti. Free, but preregistration required at annarbor.org/sports-commission/calendar/womeninsport. Info: [email protected]

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Critter House Open Hours: Leslie Science & Nature Center
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Every Sat. & Sun. A chance to view LSNC birds of prey and its Critter House animals, which include frogs, turtles, snakes, and other species native to Michigan. Noon–3 p.m., LSNC, 1831 Traver. $5 suggested donation. (734) 997–1553, lesliesnc.org.

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Toddler Meetup: Tiny Town Explorers
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Join us for a Tiny Town Explorers meetup at the Ann Arbor Downtown Library! We’ll meet in the kids’ area from 12:00–1:00 pm — feel free to come anytime during that hour. I’ll have a Tiny Town Explorers sign on my diaper bag so you can easily spot me. The library has plenty of toys and space for little ones to explore and play while we connect.

Note: this event is targeted for toddlers from 11 months - 18 months.

343 S 5th Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 ,Ann Arbor. Free. https://www.meetup.com/tiny-town-explorers/events/312647466/?eventOrigin=group_upcoming_events

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U-M Men’s & Women’s Swimming & Diving
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Meet vs. Indiana. The U-M also has a home meet this month against Denison (Jan. 31, noon). Noon, Canham Natatorium, 500 E. Hoover. Free. (734) 764–0247.

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“How to Become a Fossil”: U-M Museum of Natural History Discovery Demos
12:30 pm
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Every Sat. & Sun. Hands-on 20-minute family-oriented demo for age 5 & up about how fossils form and what they can tell us about ancient animals’ behaviors and diet. 12:30 & 2:30 p.m., U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478, ummnh.org.

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“Godzilla”: Michigan Theater
1:00 pm
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Film screenings every day. Tickets $10.50 unless otherwise noted (children under 12, students, seniors age 65 and older, & U.S. veterans, $8.50; Marquee Arts members, $8) in advance online (recommended) & at the door. For updated schedule, see marquee-arts.org/calendar. 

Jan. 31: “Godzilla” (Ishirō Honda, 1954) & “Godzilla vs. Hedorah” (Yoshimitsu Banno, 1971). Double feature featuring this Japanese dystopian monster, spawned by human folly and hubris. Japanese, subtitles. 1 p.m. (“Godzilla”) & 3:15 p.m. (“Godzilla vs. Hedorah”).

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U-M Museum of Natural History Planetarium & Dome Theater
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Every Fri.–Sun. Three different audiovisual planetarium shows suitable for all ages, including Expedition Reef (noon), which reveals the secrets of coral reefs, the Earth’s most vibrant and endangered marine ecosystems; The Sky Tonight (1 & 3 p.m.), an exploration of 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.), an exploration of the iconic dinosaur’s scientific and cinematic history that contains 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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“Annual Winter Walkabout”: Southeast Michigan Land Conservancy
1:15 pm - 3:45 pm
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All invited for a leisurely walk, a little more than one mile, through the Jack R. Smiley Nature Preserve. No pets. Dress for the weather. Pre-walk refreshments at the Township Hall, 1:15–1:50 p.m., then carpooling to the Preserve. 1:15–3:45 p.m., Meet at Superior Township Hall, 3040 N. Prospect Rd., Superior Twp. Free, donations to support the Conservancy welcome. Preregistration requested at [email protected] or (734) 484–6565. smlcland.org.

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Museum Highlight Tours: U-M Museum of Natural History
1:30 pm
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Every Sat. 30-minute tour of the museum’s exhibits and galleries, as well as an introduction to some current U-M Biological Sciences research projects. 1:30 p.m., U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Free. Limited capacity. Sign up at the welcome desk. (734) 764–0478.

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Transforming Stress into Resilience
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
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Join us for a gentle yoga movement, breath, and meditation practice in this workshop designed to help you shift out of stress overload or anxiety and into greater calm. Curious about how somatic yoga and mindful, intentional movement can help you develop greater body-mind awareness, unwind triggered states and patterns of tension, and feel calmer and more grounded? Join us to learn practical tools to regulate and retrain the nervous system. Discover how you can access the intuitive guidance of your own body-mind and cultivate heart-brain coherence to restore your natural capacity for resilience and healing.

180 Little Lake Dr., Suite 1 ,ANN ARBOR. email [email protected] $50. [email protected] julie-woodward.com

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“Drag Bingo”: Ann Arbor District Library
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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All invited to play a lively round of bingo hosted by local drag queen Jadein Black. Prizes. 2–3 p.m., AADL Downtown 4th fl. Free. (734) 327–4200.

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Drop-In Improv Games: Ypsi Improv
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Every Sat. All age 16 & up invited to learn about and participate in improv games in a fun, relaxed, and judgment-free setting. No experience necessary. 2–4 p.m., RAC, 76 N. Huron St., Ypsi. Tickets $8–$10 (spectators, free) in advance via PayPal or Venmo linked from meetup.com/ypsi-improv, and in cash at the door.

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Extra Fluffy Cloud Decorations: Ann Arbor District Library
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Adults & teens invited to use polyester doll stuffing, hot-glue guns, and various other craft supplies to make a fluffy white cloud decoration, complete with lights and glittering blue rain drops. 2–3 p.m., AADL Downtown Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.

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“How to Become a Fossil”: U-M Museum of Natural History Discovery Demos
2:30 pm
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Every Sat. & Sun. Hands-on 20-minute family-oriented demo for age 5 & up about how fossils form and what they can tell us about ancient animals’ behaviors and diet. 12:30 & 2:30 p.m., U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478, ummnh.org.

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“Kayak”: Theatre Nova
3:00 pm
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Every Fri.–Sun., Jan. 30–Feb. 22. Briana O’Neal directs Canadian playwright Jordan Hall’s 3-character comic drama about a doting suburban mother who recounts the chain of events that leaves her stranded in a kayak alone on a vast stretch of water. Her son’s penchant for peacemaking, his love for a woman who’s a preachy environmental activist, and the mother’s own bourgeois complacency all pave the way. 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), 3 p.m. (Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Theatre Nova, 410 W. Huron St. Tickets $32 (seniors, $27; students, $17) in advance at theatrenova.org & at the door. (734) 635–8450.

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“Godzilla vs. Hedorah”: Michigan Theater
3:15 pm
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Film screenings every day. Tickets $10.50 unless otherwise noted (children under 12, students, seniors age 65 and older, & U.S. veterans, $8.50; Marquee Arts members, $8) in advance online (recommended) & at the door. For updated schedule, see marquee-arts.org/calendar. 

Jan. 31: “Godzilla” (Ishirō Honda, 1954) & “Godzilla vs. Hedorah” (Yoshimitsu Banno, 1971). Double feature featuring this Japanese dystopian monster, spawned by human folly and hubris. Japanese, subtitles. 1 p.m. (“Godzilla”) & 3:15 p.m. (“Godzilla vs. Hedorah”).

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Know Obstacles Open Mic & Comedy Hour: Oz’s Music Environment
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Performers of all abilities invited to play instruments, sing songs, and tell jokes with members of this band comprised of kids and adults with special needs. Hosted by Oz’s owner Steve Osborn. Spectators welcome. 4–5 p.m., Oz’s Music Environment, 1922 Packard. Free; donations accepted. (734) 662–8283.

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Magic: The Gathering: Sylvan Factory
5:00 pm
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Every Mon.–Wed., Fri., & Sat. All invited to play both casual and tournament forms of the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering (MTG).

Mon. (6:30 p.m.): “Just Another Modern Monday.” Three rounds using powerful cards, for experienced players, with prizes. $10.

Tues. (6:30 p.m.): “MTG Pauper.” A fun and fast format for all skill levels, three rounds. $5.

Wed. & Sat. (5 p.m.): “Casual Commander Night.” A drop-in session of the most popular form of the game. Free.

Wed. (6:30 p.m.): “MTG Standard Showdown.” Three rounds, with competitive tournament rules, prizes of store credit. $10.

Fri. (6:30 p.m.): “Friday Night Magic.” Cost and format vary.

Various times, Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium. Various costs. (734) 929–5877, sylvanfactory.com.

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MSA Art as Resistance
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Join us for a night of community and resistance at the Riverside Arts Center. There will be a program of poetry and music performances, as well as an informal gallery in the space. It has been a very challenging year, and challenging month, but we feel that art has a healing quality to it and can connect people in times of struggle. We will also be having a community meal (Mediterranean) provided, so please RSVP so we can get accurate numbers.

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76 N Huron Street ,Ypsilanti. free. [email protected] 7342633734.

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“Fairview”: U-M Basement Arts
7:00 pm
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Jan. 30 & 31. Kendall Brisco directs fellow U-M students in Jackie Sibblies Drury’s 2018 comedy-drama that follows a Black family as they prepare for grandma’s birthday dinner. A cast of white characters observe the action while commentating on race before one by one assuming the roles of the Black characters in an increasingly uncomfortable conclusion. 7 & 11 p.m. (Fri.) & 7 p.m. (Sat.), U-M Walgreen Drama Center Newman Studio, 1226 Murfin. Free. umichbasementarts.com.

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“Iron Lung”: Michigan Theater
7:00 pm
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Film screenings every day. Tickets $10.50 unless otherwise noted (children under 12, students, seniors age 65 and older, & U.S. veterans, $8.50; Marquee Arts members, $8) in advance online (recommended) & at the door. For updated schedule, see marquee-arts.org/calendar. 

Jan. 31: “Iron Lung” (Mark Fischbach, 2025). Science fiction horror film, an adaptation of a 2022 indie video game in which an inadequately equipped convict is sent on an exploratory submersible mission in a post-apocalyptic future. 7 p.m.

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49th Annual Ann Arbor Folk Festival: The Ark
7:00 pm
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See 30 Friday. Tonight’s headliner is Amos Lee, a Philadelphia-based veteran Americana roots-rock singer-songwriter whose bluesy and misleadingly simple sound has been compared to that of John Prine and Norah Jones. Lee employs classically structured tunes, honeyed yet funky vocals, and subtly complex lyrics to convey everyday emotions without resorting to sentimentalism. Also appearing: Dawes is a Southern California guitar-driven pop- and folk-tinged rock quartet led by singer-songwriter Taylor Goldsmith. Its 2018 album Passwords ranges from arena rock to soft rock and explores political and personal reconciliation. NPR critic Stephen Thompson calls it “smooth and ingratiating California folk-rock that never bothers to hide its big, beating, bleeding heart.” Jon Muq is a Ugandan pop-rock singer-songwriter whose career started when Norwegian Cruise lines hired him after an online video of him entertaining a group of children went viral. Now based in Austin, and being taken under the wing of The Black Keys’ cofounder Dan Auerbach, Muq has gained a following for his honest songwriting and the joyful clarity of his voice. “The velvet-voiced Muq embroiders his songs with all the euphoria and heartbreak that come with searching for a foothold in new, unfamiliar territory,” writes No Depression. The Crane Wives is a Grand Rapids Americana folk-rock quartet fronted by the soulful singer-songwriter duo of guitarists Emilee Petersmark and Kate Pillsbury. Rabbitology is the stage name of quirky Michigan-based alt-folk singer-songwriter Nat Timmerman. Tonight’s emcee is Massachusetts blues-folk singer-songwriter Ryan Montbleau. 7 p.m.

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Jen Kober: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
7:15 pm
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Jan. 29–31. Louisiana-born comic actress whose credits include The Righteous Gemstones, Hacks, and American Horror Story, known in stand-up circles for her sassy demeanor and shaggy-dog stories about women who are always cold, road trip adventures at Waffle House, garbage suddenly appearing in her house, and other adventures. Opening act TBA. Alcohol served. 7:15 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 9:45 p.m. (Sat.), 212 S. Fourth Ave. $22 (Thurs., $17) at aacomedy.com and (if available) at the door. (734) 996–9080.

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“Little Shop of Horrors”: The Neutral Zone Royal Players
7:30 pm
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Jan. 30–Feb. 1. Teen actors perform Howard Ashman and Alan Menken’s 1982 musical, a wryly humorous, oddly tender black comedy, adapted from the 1960 Roger Corman B-movie, about a carnivorous plant that grows to ferocious proportions. 7:30 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) and 2 p.m. (Sun.), Neutral Zone, 310 W. Washington. Free; donations accepted. neutral-zone.org.

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“Wine, Women, & Song XXIV: Songs in the Keys of Life”: Kerrytown Concert House
7:30 pm
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Jan. 30–Feb. 1. Popular KCH tradition featuring musical numbers that are alternately witty, poignant, and funny. Singers include Laurie Atwood, Linda Beaupré, Sue Booth, Gayle Martin, Jess Merritt, January Provenzola, Deanna Relyea, Emily Rogers-Driskill, Susan Shipman, Monica Swartout-Bebow, and Kathy Waugh. With pianist Tim Van Riper and drummer Jonathan Brown. 7:30 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 4 p.m. (Sun.), KCH, 415 N. Fourth Ave. Tickets $35–$75 (students, $20–$60) in advance at kerrytownconcerthouse.com and at the door. Ticket includes a glass of wine or nonalcoholic beverage. (734) 769–2999.

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Fifth Saturday Contra Dance: ‘Groundhog Glide’: Pittsfield Open Band/Ann Arbor Community for Traditional Music and Dance
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
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Maeve Devlin calls to live music by the Pittsfield Open Band. Bring clean nonslip flat shoes. Beginners’ intro at 7 p.m. 7:30–10:00 p.m., Concourse Hall, 4531 Concourse. $5 or pay what you can. [email protected].

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“Kayak”: Theatre Nova
8:00 pm
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Every Fri.–Sun., Jan. 30–Feb. 22. Briana O’Neal directs Canadian playwright Jordan Hall’s 3-character comic drama about a doting suburban mother who recounts the chain of events that leaves her stranded in a kayak alone on a vast stretch of water. Her son’s penchant for peacemaking, his love for a woman who’s a preachy environmental activist, and the mother’s own bourgeois complacency all pave the way. 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), 3 p.m. (Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Theatre Nova, 410 W. Huron St. Tickets $32 (seniors, $27; students, $17) in advance at theatrenova.org & at the door. (734) 635–8450.

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“The Classic King”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
8:00 pm
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Every Wed.–Sun., Jan. 29–Mar. 8. Purple Rose founder Jeff Daniels directs the world premiere of Michigan playwright Richard Johnson’s poignant comedy about three veteran used car salesmen at a Metro Detroit dealership, struggling to cope with a changing industry and customers who are digital natives. When a sharp Gen Z salesman joins the team, he proposes a daring scheme to save the dealership—and its “dinosaur” salesmen—from extinction. Adult language and subject matter. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.), & 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.). Purple Rose Theatre, 137 Park St., Chelsea. Tickets $30–$60 in advance at purplerosetheatre.org & by phone, and (if available) at the door. Discounts available. (734) 433–7673.

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Saturday Night Improv: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
8:30 pm - 9:45 pm
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Every Sat. House team Destination Unknown improvises based on a scenario suggested by the audience. Two guest troupes open. 8:30–9:45 p.m., HSBT, 2350 W. Liberty. $15 in advance at heardotsay.com/events, $18 (if available) at the door. [email protected].

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Jen Kober: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
9:45 pm
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Jan. 29–31. Louisiana-born comic actress whose credits include The Righteous Gemstones, Hacks, and American Horror Story, known in stand-up circles for her sassy demeanor and shaggy-dog stories about women who are always cold, road trip adventures at Waffle House, garbage suddenly appearing in her house, and other adventures. Opening act TBA. Alcohol served. 7:15 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 9:45 p.m. (Sat.), 212 S. Fourth Ave. $22 (Thurs., $17) at aacomedy.com and (if available) at the door. (734) 996–9080.

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