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Events in March 2026
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March 7, 2026
Tree Town Comedy Festival
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See 4 Wednesday. Tonight: Ron Funches (7 p.m., sold out, & 10 p.m., Blind Pig, 208 S. First St.; $25). Offbeat, soft-spoken comic who was recently featured on the hit reality show Traitors. Tina Friml (7:15 & 9:45 p.m., Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase, 212 S. Fourth Ave.; $22). See 6 Friday. Bløm Comedy Showcase (7:30 p.m., 100 S. Fourth Ave.; $10 includes one 12 oz. pour of mead, cider, or nonalcoholic beverage) features festival comedians. I Ain’t No Joke (7:30 p.m., Hear.Say Brewing + Theater, 2350 W. Liberty; $15) blends improv and standup. Battle of Roastings (9:30 p.m., Hear.Say Brewing + Theater, $15) has comics going head-to-head in a battle of insults.
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 Downtown, 209 S. Ashley; and 6 p.m. (Thurs.), AARC Colonnade, 901 W. Eisenhower. Free. annarborrunningcompany.com.
28th Annual Saline Spring Craft Show: Saline Area Schools
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Over 150 vendors from around the Midwest show and sell pottery, jewelry, paintings, rugs, stained glass, folk art, and more. Also, kids activities and a balloon artist. No strollers. 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Saline Middle School, 7190 N. Maple, Saline. $4 cash admission (kids age 10 & under, free). (734) 429–5922.
parkrun USA
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Every Sat. All invited to join a timed but noncompetitive 5K run/walk. Volunteers always welcome. 9 a.m., Lillie Park South or North (depending on weather conditions, check facebook.com/lillieparkrun for location), 4365 Platt. Free, but first-timers are requested to preregister at parkrun.us/lillie and arrive at 8:45 a.m. [email protected].
“Protecting the Integrity of the November 2026 General Election”: The Washtenaw County Democratic Party
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Talk by Michigan Democratic Party chair Curtis Hertel. Also, a presentation by candidates for the U-M Board of Regents, and a panel with candidates for the Michigan State Board of Education. 9:15 a.m.–noon, Washtenaw County Learning Resource Center, 4135 Washtenaw Ave. and on Zoom; URL at washtenawdems.org/calendar. Free.
“Morning Music @9:29”: Northside Community Church
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Mar. 7 & 21. Short classical music concerts. Mar. 7: Local pianist-organist Kathryn Goodson performs pieces TBA with U-M music students bass trombonist Stuart Mackenzie, tubist Zhaowei Qu, and others. Mar. 21: Local cellist Thor Sigurdson plays chamber music TBA. Coffee & refreshments. Donations & breakfast items to share are welcome. 9:29 a.m., NCC, 929 Barton Dr. Free. [email protected].
Fiber Arts Drop-in: Riverside Arts Center
Chime Concert: Kerrytown Market & Shops
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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].
“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
“Journey to the Sugarbush”: Hudson Mills Metropark
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Every Sat. & Sun., Feb. 28–Mar. 15. Maple tree tapping and a chance to see sap being made into syrup. The 40-minute-long program takes place entirely outdoors, is appropriate for all ages, and includes a short off-trail walk. Program canceled if the weather isn’t right for maple production. 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and noon, Hudson Mills Activity Center, 8801 North Territorial, Dexter. $5 (kids, $3; kids age 2 and under, free). Preregistration required at tinyurl.com/hudsonm-sap-2026 by 4 p.m. the day before the program. Metropark pass or $10 vehicle entry fee required. (734) 426–8211.
“The Thirty-Three Little Pigs”: Ann Arbor Civic Theatre Junior Theatre
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Mar. 6–8. Olivia Allen directs local young actors in Brian D. Taylor’s fast-paced, slapstick twist on the classic children’s tale, featuring 33 pigs of different types—from the traditional straw and brick builders to ninja, chef, and pirate pigs—continuously outsmarting the hungry wolf. Appropriate for all ages. 7 p.m. (Fri.), 11 a.m. (Sat.), & 3 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.), 322 W. Ann. Tickets $12 (kids, $8) at a2ct.ludus.com and (if available) at the door. (734) 971–2228.
“Beginner Crochet”: Ann Arbor District Library
“Creative Collaboration with the Ann Arbor Film Festival”: Ann Arbor District Library
“Creature Encounters & Adult Open Hours”: The Creature Conservancy
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Every Sat. & Sun., and Fri., Mar. 6 & 20. On Sat. and Sun., conservancy staffers show off representatives of some predatory species, including a cougar, a black-headed python, and an alligator snapping turtle at 1 & 4 p.m., and an animal keeper shows a wolf hybrid at 2 & 3 p.m. During the Friday Adult Open Hours (age 18+ only), conservancy staffers show off all four animals at 7:30 p.m. All tickets include a chance to see the conservancy’s other animals. Noon–5 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.) & 7–9 p.m. (Fri.), 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.
“Journey to the Sugarbush”: Hudson Mills Metropark
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Every Sat. & Sun., Feb. 28–Mar. 15. Maple tree tapping and a chance to see sap being made into syrup. The 40-minute-long program takes place entirely outdoors, is appropriate for all ages, and includes a short off-trail walk. Program canceled if the weather isn’t right for maple production. 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and noon, Hudson Mills Activity Center, 8801 North Territorial, Dexter. $5 (kids, $3; kids age 2 and under, free). Preregistration required at tinyurl.com/hudsonm-sap-2026 by 4 p.m. the day before the program. Metropark pass or $10 vehicle entry fee required. (734) 426–8211.
Critter House Open Hours: Leslie Science & Nature Center
U-M Museum of Natural History Planetarium & Dome Theater
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Every Fri.–Sun. Three different audiovisual planetarium shows suitable for all ages. Sea Monsters (noon) follows an intrepid dolichorhynchops (an extinct species of marine reptile) as she travels through the most dangerous oceans in history; 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., 1105 North University. $8 at the gift shop. Limited capacity. (734) 764–0480, ummnh.org.
“All About Owls”: U-M Museum of Natural History Discovery Demos
“A Traveler’s Needs”: State Theatre
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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. 7: “A Traveler’s Needs” (Hong Sangsoo, 2024). In this gentle comedy, Isabelle Huppert plays Iris, a French woman adrift in Seoul who turns to teaching French via a très peculiar method to make ends meet. Korean & French, subtitles. 1 p.m. FREE.
2026 Frog & Toad/Salamander Survey Kickoffs: Ann Arbor Natural Area Preservation
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Mar. 7 & 13. All invited to learn how to help with the city’s upcoming annual survey of local salamander (Mar. 7, 1–3 p.m.) and frog & toad (Mar. 13, 5:30–7:30 p.m.) populations. Various times, Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. Free, preregistration required at tinyurl.com/a2-nap-spring-2025. [email protected].
U-M Men’s Gymnastics
Museum Highlight Tours: U-M Museum of Natural History
“The SpongeBob Musical”: Burns Park Players
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Mar. 6–8. Caroline Huntoon directs Burns Park elementary school students, parents, and friends in this critically acclaimed musical, based on the popular Nickelodeon cartoon, about a happy-go-lucky sponge who lives in a pineapple under the sea. An all-star roster supplied original songs, among them Steven Tyler, the Flaming Lips, John Legend, Cyndi Lauper, and Sara Bareilles. 7 p.m. (Fri.) & 2 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.), Michigan Theater. Tickets $25–$30 in advance at burnsparkplayers.com & at the door. [email protected].
“All About Owls”: U-M Museum of Natural History Discovery Demos
“The Thirty-Three Little Pigs”: Ann Arbor Civic Theatre Junior Theatre
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Mar. 6–8. Olivia Allen directs local young actors in Brian D. Taylor’s fast-paced, slapstick twist on the classic children’s tale, featuring 33 pigs of different types—from the traditional straw and brick builders to ninja, chef, and pirate pigs—continuously outsmarting the hungry wolf. Appropriate for all ages. 7 p.m. (Fri.), 11 a.m. (Sat.), & 3 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.), 322 W. Ann. Tickets $12 (kids, $8) at a2ct.ludus.com and (if available) at the door. (734) 971–2228.
Pittsfield Open Band: Ann Arbor Community for Traditional Music and Dance
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Mar. 7 & 21. Jam session open to all musicians interested in working on jigs, reels, and waltzes to have fun, learn tunes, and develop contra dance music skills. All instruments welcome. Bring the Ruffwater Fakebook, the Portland Collection, and the Waltz Books if you have them. 3–5 p.m., Pittsfield Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. Masking optional. Free. (734) 709–8748.
Book Fair: The Crooked Nook
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Book sale in honor of National Reading Month. Beer for sale. 4–9 p.m., HOMES Campus, 112 Jackson Plz. Free admission. [email protected].
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.
“Rollin’ on the Riverboat”: Thurston Community Players
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Mar. 7 & 8. Katie Gilkey, Kevin Cox, and Aidan Davis direct Thurston Elementary School students, parents, and friends in the school’s 50th annual original musical comedy. The plot concerns a riverboat that needs a five-star review to stay in business, but no one can figure out who the mystery reviewer is. Concessions. Proceeds benefit the Thurston and Clague middle schools parent teacher organizations. 6 p.m. (Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Huron High School, auditorium, 2727 Fuller. Tickets $12 (students grades K–12, $6; children 5 & under, free) in advance at thurstonplayers.org & at the door (cash, check, or Venmo).
“Frozen Jr.”: Chelsea Area Players Jr.
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Mar. 6–8. Alex Moore directs young actors in grades 3–8 in a one-act version of the 2018 Broadway musical, itself based on the hit 2013 animated movie, a loose adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Snow Queen. The musical features numbers like “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” and the Academy Award–winning “Let It Go.” 7 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Washington Street Education Center, 500 Washington, Chelsea. $10 online at chelseaareaplayers.org, and (if available) cash at the door.
“Merrily We Roll Along”: Horizon Performing Arts
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Mar. 5–8. Connor Thomas Rhoades directs local actors in Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s bittersweet semi-autobiographical musical. The story begins in the present with 3 estranged and disillusioned friends, and travels over the course of the show back 30 years to a time when they were brimming with excitement and enthusiasm. Songs include “Old Friends,” “Not a Day Goes By,” and “Our Time.” 7 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 1 p.m. (Sun.), Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. Huron St., Ypsi. Tickets $20 (students and seniors, $18) at horizonpa.yapsody.com and (if available) at the door.
“Bulgarian Folklore & Music”: Ann Arbor Folkdancers
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Presentation, via Zoom, by Daniela Natcheva about Bulgarian folklore and music traditions, followed by a virtual concert of Bulgarian folk music for listening and dancing by Veselba, which is tamburist Nan Nelson, kavalist Chris Rietz, and gudulkaist Bruce Sagan of Bulgarian folk music for listening and dancing. 7:30–8:45 p.m., for information and the Zoom link, contact Bruce Sagan at [email protected].
Ari Axelrod: Kerrytown Concert House
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This NYC-based cabaret performer, an Ann Arbor native, sings Broadway show tunes, cabaret songs, and more, accompanied by pianist Tyler Driskell, a U-M musical theater professor. Axelrod was the 2020 Bistro Award winner, and his performances contain an “emotionally informed … mix of warmth and passion,” according to Broadway World. 7:30 p.m., 415 N. Fourth Ave. $35–$45 (students, $25–$35) in advance at kerrytownconcerthouse.com and (if available) at the door. (734) 769–2999.
Bulgarian Folk: Ann Arbor Community for Traditional Music and Dance.
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Daniela Natcheva gives a presentation, online, about Bulgarian folk traditions, followed by a Bulgarian folk music concert for listening and dancing by Veselba, which includes tambura player Nan Nelson, kavalist Chris Rietz, and gudulka player Bruce Sagan. 7:30-8:45 pm, via Zoom. For more information and the Zoom link, contact Bruce Sagan, [email protected].
First Saturday Contra Dance: Ann Arbor Community for Traditional Music and Dance
“Afterall”: Neighborhood Theatre Group
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Feb. 27–Mar. 1, Mar. 6–8. Danielle Mclogan directs local actors in the debut of NTG ensemble member Cole Hunter Dzubak’s comedy-drama, inspired by the lyrics of the Oasis song “Wonderwall.” It tells the story of Adam and Raine, a twentysomething couple about to take the next step in their relationship when Adam suffers a tragedy that causes him to revert to his childhood coping mechanism of talking to imaginary friends. 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun.), The Back Office Studio, 13 N. Washington, Ypsi. Tickets $15 (students, $12) in advance at ticketstripe.com/afterall and (if available) at the door. [email protected].
“The Classic King”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
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Every Wed.–Sun., Jan. 29–Mar. 15. See review. 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.
Peter Madcat Ruth’s C.A.R.Ma Quartet: Acoustic Routes
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World-renowned veteran local harmonica wiz Madcat Ruth leads this all-star ensemble in an eclectic mix of traditional and improvisational music. With tabla player John Churchville, bassist Brennan Andes, and singer-guitarist Dan Ripke. 8 p.m., Stony Lake Brewing, 447 E. Michigan Ave., Saline. $20 in advance at stonylakebrewing.com and at the door. (734) 316–7919.