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May 11, 2026
Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center
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Every Mon. & Thurs. Play open to all skill levels age 18+, both non-sanctioned (Mon. 12:30–3:30 p.m.) and ACBL-sanctioned (Thurs. noon–3:30 p.m.). 12:30 p.m. (Mon.) & noon (Thurs.), Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. $5 (Mon.) & $9 (Thurs.); $1–$2 less for AASC members. (734) 794–6250, a2gov.org/senior, annarborbridge.com.
“Monday Evening Migration at Matthaei”: Washtenaw Bird & Nature Alliance
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Every Mon., Apr. 13–May 25. All invited to join club member James Weir on a leisurely stroll through the well-maintained dirt paths of the Botanical Gardens to observe migrating warblers, thrushes, flycatchers, cuckoos, and other birds making their way north. Binoculars provided if needed. 6–8 p.m., 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free. washtenawbna.org.
Beers with Queers A2
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Join us for a low stress gathering of Queers! We'll be at Corner every 2nd and 4th Monday. This is an unstructured event for folks to hang out and socialize - food and alcoholic/NA beverages available for purchase! Come down anytime after 6.
April 27th, May 11th & 25, June 8th & 22nd, and July 13th & 27th
Corner Brewery, 720 Norris St. Ypsilanti, 48198
Group Ride: Ann Arbor Velo Club
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Every Mon. Moderate-paced 20-mile ride to Dexter and back, often with a rest stop along the way. Riders must wear a helmet and bring water and supplies to fix a flat tire. 6 p.m. (nonmembers must come 10 minutes early to sign a club waiver), Barton Nature Area, 1010 W. Huron River Dr. Free. annarborveloclub.org.
Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company (AARC)
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Every Sat., Mon., & Thurs. (different AARC locations). Runners of all abilities invited to join a 5K mapped route (Mon. & Thurs.) or either a beginner or advanced group run (Sat.). AARC Traver Village (7 a.m. Sat.), 2621 Plymouth Rd.; Corner Brewery (6 p.m. Mon.), 720 Norris, Ypsi.; and AARC Colonnade (6 p.m. Thurs.), 901 W. Eisenhower. Free. annarborrunningcompany.com.
Sewing Lab: Ann Arbor District Library
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May 11 & 26. Adults and kids grade 6 & up 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 patch pockets (May 11) and crafter Amber Adams-Fall demonstrates rolled hems (May 26). 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.
“Celebrating Member Fiber Explorations”: Ann Arbor Fiberarts Guild
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At the final meeting of the season, members present what they’ve been working on this year and what they’ve made in and after this season’s guild workshops: visual design, color, hat design, and paper pulp sculpture. Also, a discussion of the 2026–27 lineup of workshops and speakers. 6:30 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 2nd fl. gathering rm. (elevator access), 2501 W. Liberty. Free. annarborfiberarts.org.
“Girls Like Us”: 2026 Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival
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May 3–13. Screenings of films from around the world that address the Jewish experience. Various times, State Theatre except as noted. Each screening $12 in advance at jccannarbor.org/film-festival and at the door.
May 11: “Girls Like Us” (Lee Gilat, 2025). Israeli drama about a 17-year-old girl, enrolled at an alternative high school for at-risk youth, who develops an intense relationship with her counselor. Hebrew, subtitles. 6:30 p.m.
“How to Blow Up a Pipeline”: Literati Bookstore Grassroots Book Club
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All invited to join a discussion about Andreas Malm’s 2021 book that calls for the climate movement to escalate its tactics in the face of ecological collapse. 6:30 p.m., 124 E. Washington. Tickets $5 (can be redeemed for store credit) in advance only at literatibookstore.com. (734) 585–5567.
“In Love & Struggle: Michigan Made AAPI Film Shorts”: Ann Arbor District Library
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AADL Downtown, lower level program rm. Free. (734) 327–4200.
May 11: “In Love & Struggle: Michigan Made AAPI Film Shorts.” Three short films by Michigan-based Asian American filmmakers, including Na Forest Lim’s In Love and Struggle, Toko Shiiki’s & Paloma Núñez-Regueiro’s Dynamic List of Indelible Marks, and Kristine Patnugot’s A Union of Two: A Pre-martial Law Manila Love Story. Part of the library’s Asian & Pacific Islanders Arts and Culture Festival. 6:30 p.m.
“Making Genre Work for You”: Ann Arbor District Library Emerging Writers Workshop
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. (Wed. & Mon.), meet at the Kerrytown clock tower. Preregistration requested at meetup.com/a2runners. Free. [email protected].
“Bourbon & Lies”: Booksweet Bookshop Romance Book Club
“My Grandpa’s Musket: The Untold Story of Union Resistance Within the Confederacy During the Civil War and Reconstruction”: Ann Arbor Civil War Round Table
Large Ensemble Meeting: Ann Arbor Recorder Society
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Beginning and advanced players of the recorder and other early instruments invited to play Renaissance and other early music. Directed by Janet Cannon. Bring your own music stand. 7–9 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, basement music rm. (enter by the back door), 1501 W. Liberty. First meeting free (dues for those who join). a2recordersociety.org.
Scandinavian Music Jam
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May 11 & 25. Bruce Sagan leads an acoustic jam session devoted to traditional music from Sweden and Norway. All instruments welcome, no experience necessary. 7:30–9:30 p.m., in person or virtual TBA. For location, email [email protected]. Free.
Tartan and Thistle Scottish Country Dancers
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Every Mon., except May 25. Learn to dance jigs, reels, and strathspeys. All dances taught. Usually with live music by Susie Lorand, Josh Burdick, and friends. 7:30–9:30 p.m., Pittsfield Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. $10 suggested donation (first-timers free). (734) 474–7299, (734) 274–0773.