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Events in January 2026
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January 6, 2026
"A Typical American Meal: The Life and Legacy of Janice Bluestein Longone": First Presbyterian Church
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Join us for a fascinating virtual talk about Ann Arbor’s own Janice Bluestein Longone (1933–2022), celebrated cookbook collector, bookseller, culinary historian, and philanthropist. Discover the experiences that shaped her lifelong passion for food history and led to the creation of the Janice Bluestein Longone Culinary Archive at the University of Michigan.
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Speaker: Dr. Sarah Conrad Gothie, PhD in American Culture and Graduate Certificate in Museum Studies from the University of Michigan. Dr. Gothie teaches academic and creative writing at Moore College of Art & Design in Philadelphia, PA.
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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. 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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“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
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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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Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor City Club
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Every Tues., Thurs., & Fri., except Jan. 2. 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.), City Club, 1830 Washtenaw. $9 per person. If you plan to come without a partner, email [email protected].
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Ann Arbor Area Scrabble Club
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Every Tues. All invited to play the classic word game, using the 5th-edition Scrabble dictionary. Bring your own set, if you like. 4–7 p.m., Corner Brewery, 720 Norris St., Ypsi. Free. meetup.com/ann-arbor-scrabble-meetup.
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“Folk Song Jam Along”: Ann Arbor District Library
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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 Malletts Creek. Free. [email protected].
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“Handmade Felt Food: Mushrooms”: Ann Arbor District Library
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Adults & teens invited to make colorful toy mushrooms out of felt. This beginner-level craft involves using needles. 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Westgate. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company (AARC)
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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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“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].
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Magic: The Gathering: Sylvan Factory
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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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“Alehouse Poets Open Reading”: The Theater Shop
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All invited to read an original short poem, or a favorite by another writer. Listeners welcome. Sign-up starts at 6:30 p.m. 7–8:30 p.m., Ypsi Alehouse, 124 Pearl, ste. 100, Ypsi. Free. facebook.com/thetheatershop.
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“Throne of Blood”: Michigan Theater
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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. 6: “Throne of Blood” (Akira Kurosawa, 1957). Stunning reconception of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, set in feudal Japan’s samurai warrior society. Japanese, subtitles. 7 p.m.
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Ann Arbor Camera Club
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Jan. 6 & 20. Club members share their projected digital slides (Jan. 6) and prints (Jan. 20) on various topics, including this month’s assignment, “Humorous.” Also, members introduce themselves and share photos (Jan. 6), and local photographer and educator Peter Hoffman gives a presentation titled “Reality is Enough: The Importance of Documentary Photography in the Age of AI.” (Jan. 20). Guests asked to arrive 15 minutes early. 7–9 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 1501 W. Liberty. Free. [email protected], annarborcameraclub.org.
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Huron Valley Harmonizers Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society
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Every Tues. except Jan. 27. Singers of all genders invited to join this rehearsal. 7–8:45 p.m., Interfaith Center, 704 Airport Blvd., ste. 1. Free to visitors (annual dues for those who join). (734) 796–7467, [email protected], tinyurl.com/hvharmonizers.
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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.
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Voices in Harmony
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Female 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].
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“Comedy Gauntlet”: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
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Every Tues. Ninety-second sets by each of 16 area stand-up comics, advancing tournament-style until a winner is decided. Followed at 9 p.m. by “Say What?” Comedy Open Mic hosted by local comics Ned Rice and Jeff Teed. All 18 & up invited to sign up for 6-minute sets. 8 p.m., HSBT, 2350 W. Liberty. $15 in advance at crowdwork.com/e/comedy-gauntlet, $18 (if available) at the door. 9 p.m. show, free. [email protected].
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Crafty Hour: Bløm Mead + Cider
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Every Tues. All invited to bring and work on their non-messy crafting projects (knitting, collage, etc.). 8–10 p.m., Bløm, 100 S. Fourth Ave. Free, but purchase of food & drink encouraged. $1 off all 12-oz. pours. (734) 548–9729.
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Schmaltz Album Release Show: The Seltzer Man: no sponsor
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Giving traditional Jewish music a new flavor by infusing elements of jazz, balkan, funk, latin, and polka, Schmaltz blends traditional Klezmer sensibilities with modern influences to produce their energetic, horn forward sound. With roots deeply seeded at the University of Michigan, the band features a number of SMTD alumni and is proud to call Ann Arbor home.
This show at The Ark will celebrate the physical release of Schmaltz’s debut album, “The Seltzer Man”! Join us as we welcome a plethora of special guests to the stage and our debut album to the world.
The Ark, 316 S Main Street, Ann Arbor Michigan, 48104 ,Ann Arbor. https://theark.org/event/schmaltz-260106/ $29-$40. [email protected] schmaltzklez.com 7347303814.Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal