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Events in March 2026
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“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze”: Fathom Entertainment
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(734) 973–8424 (Cinemark), (734) 316–5500 (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, Saline).
Mar. 13–19: “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze” Michael Pressman, 1991). Live action adaptation of the adventure comics about 4 teenage anthropomorphic turtles who battle criminals and alien invaders from their home in the NYC sewers. Various times; see website.
“Readiness: Preparing State Early Childhood Systems for a Brighter Future”: U-M Ford School of Public Policy
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.
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.
St. Patrick's Festival: Conor O’Neill’s Irish Pub
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March 13-17. Various events to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
Mar. 13, 9 p.m.: Live music by Rootstand, a veteran local band whose music blends bluegrass, blues, reggae, and Celtic folk idioms and instrumentation.
Mar. 14, 2 p.m: Live Irish music by Shawn Garth Walker & Barley Brothers, with Irish dancers and bag pipers.
Mar. 15, noon: Live Irish music TBA with Irish dancers and bag pipers.
Mar. 16, 5:30: Traditional Irish music jam session.
Mar. 17, 7 a.m. Live music by Detroit-area roots-rock Irish music quartet Brother Crowe and others, Irish dancers, bag pipers.
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.
Sewing Lab: Ann Arbor District Library
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Mar. 2, 16, & 30. 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 using PDF patterns (Mar. 2) and sewing supply resources (Mar. 30), and crafter Amber Adams-Fall demonstrates how to choose needles and thread (Mar. 16). 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.
“Kogain Sashiko”: Embroiderers’ Guild of America
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Hands-on exploration of this traditional Japanese counted-thread embroidery, historically used by farmers to reinforce coarse hemp clothing. Also, stitchers of all abilities and interests are invited to work on their own stitching projects and socialize. 6:30 p.m., West Side Methodist Church, 900 S. Seventh St. (enter from the back parking lot). Free. ega-glr.org/chapters/ann-arbor.
“The Living”: Literati Bookstore Eco Book Club
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All invited to join a discussion, led by local poet & WMU environmental studies professor Alison Swan, of Annie Dillard’s 1992 historical novel set in the Pacific Northwest. 6:30 p.m., 124 E. Washington. Tickets $5 (can be redeemed for store credit) in advance only at literatibookstore.com. (734) 585–5567.
Group Runs: A2 Runners
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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].
“Exhibiting”: Ann Arbor Stamp Club
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Club member Karl Edelmann discusses and demonstrates how to assemble a stamp or cover exhibit at a stamp show. Also, a mini-auction of U.S. & foreign stamps and covers. Visitors welcome. 7:30 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1500 Scio Church Rd. Free. (734) 761–5859, [email protected], annarborstampclub.org.