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March 10, 2026
Ann Arbor Group Runs: Fleet Feet
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Every Sun., Tues., & Wed. Runners of all abilities invited to join a run of 3–5 miles along varying routes from different locations. Rain or shine. Dozer Coffee (8 a.m. Sun. & 7 a.m. Tues.), 112 Jackson Plz.; and Fleet Feet (7 p.m. Wed.), 123 E. Liberty. Free. (734) 929–9022 (Sun. & Tues.) & (734) 769–5016 (Wed.). fleetfeetsemichigan.com.
“Did State Socialism Really Fail?”: U-M Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Alfred Gourdji Distinguished Lecture Series
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Talk by U-M history professor Brigan Porter-Szűcs. Second in a series of 4 monthly lectures. 10–11:30 a.m., WCC Morris Lawrence Bldg., Towsley Auditorium, 4800 E. Huron River Dr. Preregistration required; create an account at olli-umich.org. $25 (members, $15); $105 (members, $55) for the 4-lecture series; membership, $50 a year. (734) 998–9351.
“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
Carillon Concert Series: U-M School of Music
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Every Mon.–Fri., except Mar. 2–6 (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. Free. (734) 764–0583.
Winter Seed Sowing Extravaganza: U-M Library
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All campus and local community members are invited to participate and learn more about their local ecosystems during this winter seed sowing extravaganza! We'll have ten types of native seeds available to plant in containers and then set outside for the remainder of winter. Next you simply wait until spring, when they'll bloom into wonderful pollinator plants. All materials will be provided.
Workshops will be led from noon-1pm and from 1pm-2pm on the 3rd floor of the Shapiro Undergraduate Library at the University of Michigan. Register (https://myumi.ch/y1RR4) to help us plan...but registration is not required.
Sponsored by Seeds to Community and the U-M Library.
913 S. University Ave. ,Ann Arbor. https://myumi.ch/y1RR4 Free. [email protected] lib.umich.edu 734-764-0401.Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor City Club
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Every Tues., Thurs., & Fri. 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.), 1830 Washtenaw Ave. $9 per person. If you plan to come without a partner, email [email protected].
Carillon Concert Series: U-M School of Music
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Every Mon.–Fri., except Mar. 2–6 (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. Free. (734) 764–0583.
“Art History in the Afternoon: Gustav Klimt”: Ann Arbor District Library
“Is American Antisemitism Exceptional?”: U-M Raoul Wallenberg Institute
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Panel discussion with American University women’s & gender history professor Pamela Nadell and U-M Center for Judaic Studies director Deborah Dash Moore. 4 p.m., Rackham Amphitheatre, 4th Fl. Free. [email protected].
“Why Greenland Matters Now”: U-M Center for Europe and Eurasia
U-M Baseball
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Game vs. WMU. Season opener. Free. This month’s home schedule also includes single games vs. Toledo (Mar. 17, 4 p.m., free), MSU (Mar. 18, 4 p.m.), & Oakland (Mar. 24, 4 p.m., free), as well as a 3-game series vs. Nebraska (Mar. 20, 4 p.m.; Mar. 21, 2 p.m.; & Mar. 22, 1 p.m.). 4 p.m. Ray Fisher Stadium, 1114 S. State. Tickets $8–$10 at mgoblue.com/tickets and at the gate. (734) 764–0247.
“Collage and Chill”: Dzanc House
“How Did This Get Here?!”: UMMA Subject Matters
“String & Pin Art”: Ann Arbor District Library
Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company (AARC)
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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 Traver Village, 2621 Plymouth; and 6 p.m. (Thurs.), AARC Colonnade, 901 W. Eisenhower. Free. annarborrunningcompany.com.
Heat Press Open Lab: Ann Arbor District Library
“Tour de Dirt”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
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Every Tues. 20- to 35-mile ride along Chelsea-area dirt roads. See aabts.org for weather cancellations or delays. 6:15 p.m., meet at Aberdeen Bike, 1101 Main, Chelsea. Free. For each week’s route, email [email protected].
“An Evening with the Authors”: Chelsea District Library
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Three nationally recognized writers talk about their work, answer questions, and sign books. Sy Montgomery, author of the bestselling 2015 Soul of an Octopus, presents her latest book, What the Chicken Knows. Children’s writer Ashley Wolff’s new book is Wildfire!, and Natalie Lloyd’s works for kids include her newest, The Witching Wind. 6:30-8:30 p.m., Washington Street Education Center, 500 E. Washington, Chelsea. Free. (734) 433–1622. chelseadistrictlibrary.libnet.info/events.
Chamber Music & Dance with a View: U-M Music School Concerts
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Mar. 10 & 17. Performances by U-M dance and music students. Mar. 10: Six U-M undergraduate dance students perform to clarinetist Alan Sun playing Aaron Copland’s Clarinet Concerto and the 2nd movement, “Hoedown (Mad Cow),” of John Adams’ clarinet concerto, Gnarly Buttons. Mar. 17: Five dance students perform to music played by students and faculty from the U-M Music School String Department. 6:30–7:20 p.m., U-M Dance Bldg. Percy Granoff Studio, 1000 Baits. Free. smtd.umich.edu/events.
Magic: The Gathering: Sylvan Factory
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Every Tues., Wed., Fri., & Sat. All invited to play both casual and tournament forms of the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering (MTG).
Tues. (6:30 p.m.): “Pauper.” A fun and fast format for all skill levels, three rounds. $5.
Wed. & Sat. (5 p.m.): “Commander.” A drop-in session of the most popular form of the game. Free.
Wed. (6:30 p.m.): “Standard.” Three rounds, with competitive tournament rules, prizes of store credit. $10.
Fri. (6:30 p.m.): “Friday Night Draft.” Cost and format vary.
Various times, 2459 W. Stadium. Various costs. (734) 929–5877, sylvanfactory.com.
“Stories We Tell”: Michigan Theater
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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.
Mar. 10: “Stories We Tell” (Sarah Polley, 2012). Highly regarded Canadian personal documentary that explores the filmmaker’s family secrets, including one intimately related to her own identity. 7 p.m.
DATE CHANGED: The Yum of the Irish: Milan Public Library
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Date Changed to Wednesday March 11.
Mary Spencer will demonstrate two exciting traditional Irish dishes perfect for your St. Patrick’s Day celebration on Tuesday evening, March 10, 2026, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Center, 45 Neckel Ct. She will talk about Irish cuisine and give plenty of tips and techniques as she demonstrates making these delicious dishes. Plenty of samples all around! Call the Milan Public Library at (734) 439-1240 to register for this free culinary arts class.
The Center ,45 Neckel Ct., Milan, MI 48160. free. [email protected] https://milanlibrary.org/ (734) 439-1240.Fantasy and Science Fiction/Theory Reading Group: U-M English Department
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All age 21 & over invited to discuss (via Zoom) The Man in the High Castle, Phillip K. Dick’s seminal 1962 alternate history novel about a world where the Axis powers won WWII, and America is now under Japanese and German rule. 7–9 p.m., for URL email [email protected] or contact the mailing list at [email protected]. Free.
Huron Valley Harmonizers Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society
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Every Tues. Singers of all ages and genders invited to join rehearsals of this award-winning a cappella chorus. 7–8:45 p.m., First Unitarian Universalist Church, 4001 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. Free to visitors; call ahead or check website (dues for those who join). (734) 796–7467, [email protected], tinyurl.com/hvharmonizers.
Shape Note Singing: Ypsi Shape Note Group
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Mar. 10 & 24. All invited to join an afternoon of shape note, or sacred harp, singing, an early American form of hymn singing that uses musical notation with distinct shapes to make learning easier. Loaner songbooks available. No experience required. 7–9 p.m., Riverside Arts Center, Off Center bldg., 76 N. Huron St., Ypsi. Free. riversidearts.org/shape-note-singing-ypsilanti.
Tuesday English Country Dance: Ann Arbor Community of Traditional Music and Dance
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Every Tues. Historical and traditional English dancing to live music. All dances taught and prompted; no complicated steps, and no partner or experience needed. Bring clean, flat, nonslip shoes and your own water bottle. First-timers asked to arrive at 6:45 p.m. 7–9:30 p.m., Concourse Hall, 4531 Concourse. Suggested donation: $8–$12 (students, $4; kids age 13 & under with caregiver, free). (734) 665–7704, aactmad.org/english-country.
Voices in Harmony
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Every Tues., except Mar. 3. Women singers invited to join a rehearsal of this local 40-member a cappella barbershop harmony chorus. 7–9:30 p.m., UAW Local 898, 8975 Textile, Ypsi. Free to visitors (dues for those who join). (734) 765–3611, [email protected].
“Comedy Gauntlet”: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
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Every Tues., except Mar. 3. Ninety-second sets by 16 area stand-up comics, advancing tournament-style until a winner is decided. 8–9 p.m., 2350 W. Liberty. $10 in advance at heardotsay.com/events and $15 (if available) at the door. [email protected].
“Comedy Gauntlet”: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
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Every Tues. Ninety-second sets by 16 area stand-up comics, advancing tournament-style until a winner is decided. On Mar. 3, the event is a Character Gauntlet, where the comics present unique characters. 8–9 p.m., 2350 W. Liberty. $15 in advance at heardotsay.com/events and $18 (if available) at the door. [email protected].
Akropolis Reed Quintet: U-M Music School
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This Detroit-based ensemble of U-M alumni have been playing reed instruments together for 13 years. BBC Music Magazine calls them “a sonically daring ensemble who specialize in performing new works with charisma and integrity.” Tonight they are joined by U-M music student and soprano soloist Mikeila McQueston for a program highlighted by American composer Derrick Skye’s Soulful Nexus, a new work commissioned by Akropolis that blends elements of Persian classical music with Balkan vocal techniques, and the premiere of a new piece written by McQueston. 8 p.m., U-M Walgreen Center, Stamps Auditorium, 1226 Murfin. Free; preregistration required at smtd.umich.edu/events. (734) 764–0583.