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February 4, 2026

“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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Chime Concert: Kerrytown Market & Shops
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
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Every Wed., Fri., & Sat. 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. (Wed. & Fri.) & 10:30–11 a.m. (Sat.). Kerrytown Market. Free. [email protected].

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“Wonder Walks”: U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens
5:00 pm
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Feb. 4, 15, & 18. One-hour to 90-minute nature walks led by Matthaei naturalists, sometimes preceded by a brief presentation or followed by cocoa and tea.

Feb. 4 (5 p.m.): “February Thaw.” Walk and learn about late winter animal survival strategies.

Feb. 15 (1 p.m.): “Desert Dreaming.” Learn about the remarkable group of plants called Alzoaceae, or “stone plants” which evolved in the desert to survive intense heat and drought.

Feb. 18 (5:30 p.m.): “Nature Nurtures.” An evening of self-care and creativity in the warmth and green spaces of the conservatory includes guided tours, watercolors, and easy crafts. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Dress for the weather. Arrival 15 minutes early recommended.

Various times, Matthaei lobby, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free; metered parking. mbgna.umich.edu/events, (734) 647–7600.

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Board Game Night: Bløm Mead + Cider
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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Every Wed. All invited to play popular board games. Use provided games or bring your own. 5–10 p.m., Bløm, 100 S. Fourth Ave. Free, but purchase of food & drink encouraged. (734) 548–9729, drinkblom.com/events.

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Magic: The Gathering: Sylvan Factory
5:00 pm
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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.): “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.” 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, SF, 2459 W. Stadium. Various costs. (734) 929–5877, sylvanfactory.com.

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Riso Lab: Ann Arbor District Library
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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All invited to use analog tools to create a 2-color design for a 2026 calendar and print it with the lab’s Risograph duplicator, a kind of digital screen printer similar to a photocopier. 5–7 p.m., AADL Downtown, Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.

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The Washtenaw Food Hub
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Every Wed. Food- and agriculture-related discussions & demos, with tastings.

Feb. 4: Brew’d: Kombucha.” Ypsi brewer Rachel Kanaan demonstrates the basics of brewing and adding flavors to this fermented drink. Bring a pint jar if you’d like to purchase a starter kit for $8.

Feb. 11: Make Your Own Valentine Bonbon.” Mindo Chocolate co-owner Barbara Wilson leads participants in making bonbons. $16 per box. Preregistration required at tinyurl.com/foodhub-mindo-2-11-26.

Feb. 18: Brew’d: Mead Making, Pt. 3.” Rachel Kanaan and Mason Shipe demonstrate the basics of brewing honey wine. $5 at the door.

Feb. 25: Drop Spinning with Natural Fibers.Michigan Fibershed project member Mitch Fahrle shows how to use a drop spindle and spinning wheel.

5–6 p.m., WFH, 4175 Whitmore Lake Rd. Free, except as noted. thewashtenawfoodhub.com.

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Ypsi Fine Arts Club: Riverside Arts Center
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Feb. 4 & 18. Local artists show 1 or 2 pieces of their work, some of which may be for sale. If you’d like to show your own work, sign in by 6 p.m. Also, a fine art raffle ($5). 5–8 p.m., RAC, 76 N. Huron St., Ypsi. Free admission. riversidearts.org/events.

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“Setting the Straits on Fire”: U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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All invited to this annual gathering of the Stewardship Naturalist Alumni Group to hear a talk (6:15 p.m.) by Michigan Natural Features Inventory ecologists Josh Cohen and Mary Parr on their biodiversity work in the Michigan Straits region. Talk preceded by an appetizer potluck, and followed by dessert potluck and the chance to walk through the conservatory. Bring labeled food to share. 5:30–8 p.m. Matthaei, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free, metered parking. Preregistration required by Feb. 3 at events.anr.msu.edu/straitsonfire. (734) 647–7600.

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“Wynton Marsalis in Conversation”: U-M Ford School of Public Policy
5:30 pm
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A discussion between celebrated trumpet virtuoso Marsalis and U-M Ford School dean Celeste Watkins-Hayes to reflect on the U.S. at 250 years and the role of music in our culture and society. Marsalis also performs two concerts this week (see Feb. 6 & 7 listings). 5:30 p.m., Rackham Auditorium. Also available via livestream. Free, but preregistration required at ums.org/performance/wynton-marsalis-in-conversation.

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“Dhamrades”: Dzanc House
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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Feb. 4 & 18. All invited to discuss various Buddhist topics followed by a 20 minute meditation. 6–7:30 p.m., Dzanc House, 402 S. Huron St., Ypsilanti. Free. dzanchouse.org/all-events.

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“Folk Song Jam Along”: Ann Arbor District Library
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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Lori Fithian and Jean Chorazyczewski lead this family-friendly sing-along of familiar folk and pop songs. Lyrics and chords projected. Musicians invited to bring their own acoustic instruments. 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Westgate. Free. [email protected].

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All the Flowers Festival: U-M Naming All the Flowers Collective
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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Feb. 4–7. This U-M student theater collective presents a program of student-written plays, musicals, performance art, and dance pieces. For a complete schedule, see namingalltheflowers.com. 6–10 p.m., Arthur Miller Theatre, 1226 Murfin, North Campus. Tickets $7 per show (festival pass, $40) in advance at mutotix.umich.edu & at the door. [email protected].

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Nourish & Gather: A Japanese Hot Pot Experience
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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When the weather turns chilly, East Asian families gather around the table for hot pot—a bubbling communal meal where everyone cooks, eats, and laughs together. In this class, you’ll learn to recreate that cozy tradition right at home using a simple electric skillet!

Chef and community food educator Kori Kanayama, a Japanese native and Grass Lake–based farm chef, will guide you through the essentials: setting up your hot pot, choosing flavorful ingredients, and finding them locally in Ann Arbor. Kori will also share the culture and variations of this beloved winter meal.

February 4th is Sukiyaki Night: Thinly sliced beef simmered in a sweet soy broth with vegetables and yam noodles—traditionally dipped in silky raw egg. Rich, satisfying, and oh-so-classic.

Westerman Preschool and Family Center, 2775 Boardwalk Dr. ,Ann Arbor, MI 48104. https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/aareced/activity/search/detail/64289?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true $89.00. [email protected] aarecedonline.com (734) 994-2300 ext. 0.

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“Hemlock”: Literati Bookstore
6:30 pm
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University of North Carolina creative writing professor Melissa Faliveno is joined by U-M creative writing professor Julie Buntin to discuss her new queer Gothic novel about a woman who returns to the woods where her mother vanished. 6:30 p.m., Literati, 124 E. Washington. Free. (734) 585–5567.

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“Scarlett: Slavery’s Enduring Legacy in an American Family”: Schuler Books
6:30 pm
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Former U-M creative writing professor Leslie Stainton is joined by local journalist John Woodford to discuss her new book that examines the complicated legacy of her family, a clan of Georgia slaveholders, one of whom was the influence for Scarlett O’Hara from Gone With the Wind. Signing. 6:30 p.m., SB, Westgate shopping center. Free; preregistration requested at schulerbooks.com/events-ann-arbor. (734) 662–0600.

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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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Magic: The Gathering: Sylvan Factory
6:30 pm
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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.): “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.” 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, SF, 2459 W. Stadium. Various costs. (734) 929–5877, sylvanfactory.com.

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“Latina/o/x/e Comedy Night”: U-M Center for World Performance Studies
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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A night of Latinx stand-up comedy and storytelling from Michigan comics, including Hilary Jimenez, Esteban Touma, Camila Ballario, Johanna Medranda, and Julianna Loera-Wiggins. 7–8:30 p.m., Residential College Keene Theater, 701 East University. Free. (734) 936–2777.

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“Quakers: Who Are We?”: Ann Arbor Friends Meeting
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Feb. 4 & 18. A small group of local Quakers discusses their beliefs and answers questions. 7–8 p.m., Friends Meeting House, corner rm., 1420 Hill. Free. annarborfriends.org.

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“Summer of Soul”: 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. 

Feb. 4: “Summer of Soul” (Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, 2021). Footage from the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival, featuring performances by Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, Sly and the Family Stone, the Staple Singers, and more. 7 p.m.

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Ann Arbor Bridge Club
7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
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Feb. 4, 18, & 25. All invited to play friendly, competitive ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge. Arrive 20 minutes early if coming without a partner. Call before coming to check that the game is being held. 7–10:30 p.m., Walden Hills clubhouse, 2114 Pauline. (Park in marked spaces in the lot on the north side of Pauline.) $6 per person. (734) 945–6021.

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Ann Arbor Group Runs: Fleet Feet
7:00 pm
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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. 8 a.m. (Sun.) & 7 a.m. (Tues.), Dozer Coffee, 112 Jackson Plz.; and 7 p.m. (Wed.), Fleet Feet, 123 E. Liberty. Free. (734) 929–9022 (Sun. & Tues.) & (734) 769–5016 (Wed.). fleetfeetsemichigan.com.

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Flamy Grant: On The Tracks Songwriter Showcase
7:00 pm
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Asheville, NC–based folk singer–guitarist and drag queen whose debut album, Bible Belt Baby, reached #1 on the iTunes Christian music charts in 2023. Her songs blend country, gospel, and roots music with powerhouse vocals and stage banter that ranges from flamboyant to heartfelt. 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.), Chelsea Depot, 125 Jackson St., Chelsea. $20 suggested donation. [email protected], onthetrackschelsea.com.

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U-M Women’s Basketball
7:00 pm
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Game vs. Nebraska. The U-M also has home games this month against UCLA (Feb. 8, 3 p.m.), MSU (Feb. 15, 4 p.m.), & Maryland (Feb. 28, 2:30 p.m.). 7 p.m., Crisler Center. Tickets $8–$12 in advance at mgoblue.com and at the gate. (734) 764–0247.

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“Comedy Jamm”: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
7:15 pm
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Feb. 4, 11, & 25. Performances by up to 12 aspiring and established area stand-up comics. On Feb. 4, attendees can mingle with the comics before they hit the stage during “Comedy Nerdz Happy Hour” (5:30–6:30 p.m.). 7:15 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.), 212 S. Fourth Ave. $5 in advance at aacomedy.com; $6 at the door. (734) 996–9080.

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“Michigan Storm Chasers”: Michigan Flight Museum Historic Presentation Night
7:30 pm
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Meteorologist Joel Fritsma discusses this group of extreme weather enthusiasts, what a typical storm chase involves, forecasting, and how they approach severe weather. 7:30 p.m., MFM, Willow Run Airport (off Ecorse from Beck via I-94 exit 190), Ypsi. $10 (members, free). (734) 483–4030.

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“Wednesday Night Swing”: Swing Ann Arbor
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
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Every Wed. Lindy Hop, East Coast swing, Charleston, and Balboa dancing to music spun by DJs. No partner needed. Wear comfortable low-grip shoes. Preceded at 6:30 p.m. by a free beginner lesson. 7:30–9:30 p.m., Michigan League Vandenberg Rm. $5 (free for members) at the door. swingannarbor.com/calendar.

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Depot Town Open Mic Comedy Night
7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
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Every Wed. Stand-up comedy open mic emceed by local comic Lisa Green. All age 18 & up welcome to listen, or sign up for a 5-minute set starting at 7 p.m. 7:30–10:30 p.m., 734 Brewing Company, 15 E. Cross, Ypsi. Free. (734) 340–3468.

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“Chamber Winds Mix Tape”: U-M Symphony Band Chamber Winds
8:00 pm
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A variety of music student wind ensembles drawn from the U-M Symphony Band perform Haydn’s buoyant Octet in F Major and early 17th-century Italian composer Giovanni Gabrieli’s harmonically rich Sonata Octavi Toni, along with chamber works by contemporary American composers, including Robert Spittal’s baroque-inspired Consort, U-M composition grad Ethan Soledad’s Poems from Angel Island, and Rob Smith’s Dance Mix, an eclectic and upbeat piece that segues quickly through a variety of styles from calypso to Broadway and big band jazz. 8 p.m., U-M Moore Bldg., McIntosh Theatre, 1100 Baits, North Campus. Free. (734) 764–0583.

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