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February 20, 2026
Lane 9 Women’s Running Group
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Every Fri. People of all genders invited to join this women-focused running group on a 3-mile loop run. All paces (including walking) welcome. 6:45 a.m., meet outside Argus Farm Stop, 1600 Packard. Free, preregistration required by emailing [email protected]. lane9project.org.
“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
“Common Identity and Community Formation: A Middle Holocene Case Study in Peru”: U-M Museum of Anthropological Archaeology
“Pain and Buddhism in Thailand: How Does Bodily Experience Affect Religious Worlds?”: U-M Center for Southeast Asian Studies Lecture Series
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].
U-M Museum of Natural History Planetarium & Dome Theater
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Every Fri.–Sun., & Mon. Feb. 16. Three different audiovisual planetarium shows suitable for all ages. Expedition Reef (noon) reveals the secrets of coral reefs, the Earth’s most vibrant and endangered marine ecosystems; 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., U-M MNH, 1105 North University. $8 at the gift shop. Limited capacity. (734) 764–0480, ummnh.org.
Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor City Club
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Every Tues., Thurs., & Fri. 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].
Lenten Fish Fry: St. Mary Catholic Church, Manchester
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Every Fri., Feb. 20–Mar. 27. Drive-thru takeout or inside dining (bring your own dishware and utensils). Orders include beer-battered fried Pacific cod, french fries, coleslaw, a roll, and a cookie. To pick up, approach the church on Madison St., pay in the back of the building, leave by the west driveway, and pick up your dinners at the front of the parish center, just before exiting the driveway. 3:30–7 p.m., SMCC, 210 W. Main, Manchester. $18 (cash or check only). stmarymanchester.org.
“Fix-It Friday”: Maker Works
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All invited to bring anything that needs fixing—chairs, toys, lamps, whatever. Maker Works members and staff on hand help with repairs. Handy people invited to assist. Repairs not guaranteed. Also, toy adaptations to make off-the-shelf toys more accessible for people with disabilities. 4–6 p.m., Maker Works, 3765 Plaza Dr. Free. Preregistration required at tinyurl.com/a2fix-it-fri. (734) 222–4911.
48th Annual Lenten Fish Fry: Old St. Patrick Church
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Every Fri., Feb. 20–Mar. 27. Inside dining or takeout orders include fried Alaskan pollock, salad bar, choice of potato or macaroni & cheese, and beverages. Desserts available for an extra charge. 4:30–7 p.m., Old St. Pat’s parish hall, 5671 Whitmore Lake Rd. $18 (seniors, $14; kids 5–12, $5; kids under 4, free). (734) 662–8141, stpatricka2.org.
“A Hygge Evening at the Library”: Ann Arbor District Library
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Feb. 6 & 20. All invited to join local crafter Beth Battey to crochet, knit, and do jigsaw puzzles, with a virtual fireplace and mellow music, in this celebration of “hygge,” a Danish term for cozy contentment. 5:30–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, lower level program rm. Free. (734) 327–4200.
Community Self Defense Class: Ann Arbor Martial and Healing Arts
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The defensive tactics taught in this class are derived from South-East Asian martial arts and will equip you with skills to feel more confident out in the world. Participants will learn to defend against common attacks and grabs with techniques that work against much bigger and stronger opponents.
1904 Federal Blvd, MI 48103 ,Ann Arbor. Registration via the website encouraged. Free. [email protected] https://annarbormartialandhealingarts.com 7347700737.Tony Pinnell: Argus Farm Stop Packard Cafe
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Versatile local singer-guitarist with country-rock roots who plays an eclectic mix of acoustic rock, indie pop-folk, and world music covers. Featuring guest Lizzie Randolph. 5:30–7:30 p.m., Argus, 1200 Packard. Free; food & drink for sale. Tips welcome. (734) 997–5448, argusfarmstop.com/events-1.
D&D Adventurers League: Sylvan Factory
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Every Fri. All invited to play the current official campaign of the popular Dungeons & Dragons tabletop role-playing game, using 5th-edition rules. Kids under 13 must have adult accompaniment. 6–10 p.m., SF, 2459 W. Stadium. $10. Space limited, preregistration strongly recommended at sylvanfactory.com/events. (734) 929–5877.
Drop-in Line Dancing: Pittsfield Township Community Center
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Friday, February 20, 2026, 6pm-7:30pm at the Pittsfield Recreation Center, SW corner of Ellsworth and S. State Street, Ann Arbor. Enjoy Drop-in Line Dancing for those 18 and up. Wear comfortable clothes, soft-soled shoes or boots. Learn three, beginner line dances. The price is $7 if you pre-register at: www.recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov or $10 at the door. For questions or information, call the Pittsfield Recreation Center at: 734-822-2120.
701 W. Ellsworth Rd ,Ann Arbor. recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov $7 if pre-registered or $10 at door. [email protected] www.recreation-pittsfield-mi.gov 734-822-2120.Wine + Candle-Making Workshop: Social Vines Vineyard & Winery
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About the event
An evening designed for trying something new, getting creative, and having a really good time!
Join us for a relaxed candle-making experience where beautiful scents, hands-on creation, and a warm vineyard atmosphere come together. Sip wine, laugh, connect, and enjoy the process — no experience needed.
Whether you’re coming with friends or treating yourself, this workshop is all about slowing down, creating something with your hands, and leaving with a candle you’ll love (and a great memory).
✨ What’s Included
A guided candle-making workshop using 100% pure soy wax
All candle-making materials provided
One handmade candle included
One complimentary glass of wine of your choice
Light snacks
A cozy, welcoming atmosphere to relax and connect
✨ What to Expect
6:00–6:15 – Arrival & Welcome: Settle in, grab your wine, and get comfortable.
6:15–7:15 – Candle-Making Workshop: Learn the candle-making process and create your own custom soy candle, infused with intention and your favorite scent.
7:15–7:30 – Sip, Snack & Connect: Enjoy your wine, snacks, and conversation while your candle finishes setting.
7:30–8:00 – Candle Decoration: Personalize your candle with dried florals, herbs, or crystals for an extra special touch.
✨ Why Join?
Try something new and creative — no experience needed
Play with scents and create a candle that feels uniquely yours
Enjoy a relaxed, feel-good atmosphere with great company
Slow down, laugh, and be present for a couple of hours
Leave with a handmade candle you’ll actually love — and a really good memory
✨ Meet the Host
Renata – Candle Maker & Wellness Facilitator
@the.universe.stuff
Renata is the heart and hands behind The Universe Stuff, a holistic wellness brand rooted in mindfulness, creativity, and intention. She handcrafts soy candles and other wellness products designed to support balance and self-care, and she hosts workshops that invite people to slow down, connect, and create. Based in the Ann Arbor area, Renata loves bringing people together through meaningful, hands-on experiences.
6620 Dexter Ann Arbor Rd, Dexter, MI 48130, USA ,Dexter. https://www.theuniversestuff.com/event-details/wine-candle-making-workshop-1 $60. [email protected] https://www.theuniversestuff.com/ 248-979-4561.“A Woman in Pink”: Literati Bookstore
“Euchre Change a Life!”
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Every Fri. Five-game euchre tournament. Sign up with a partner, or get paired with one by the organizers. Prizes. Proceeds benefit Haitian children via Haitian Christian Outreach. 6:30–9 p.m., HOMES Campus, 112 Jackson Plz. $15 (HOMES members, $10). [email protected].
Beginner Printmaking with Paloma: Cluster Museum
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Grab a friend and the spend the evening with artist Paloma Núñez-Regueiro as she leads you through printmaking basics in order to create 8-10 linocut prints of your own design. Intended for people with little to no previous experience in printmaking, Paloma explains paper, carving tools, inking and printing by hand and using a Woodzilla Press. $65 includes all workshop materials and 8-10 prints. Registration required https://clustermuseum.org/events/beginningprintmakingfeb2026
CLUSTER Museum 307 N. Main St. ,Ann Arbor MI. https://clustermuseum.org/events/beginningprintmakingfeb2026 $65. [email protected] https://clustermuseum.orgLove the Wine You're With: Vinology
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Come for the pours and the people, and toast to us serving the community for 20 years! 15 wine tastes, bites and cheese and charcuterie.
110 s main street ,ann arbor. https://vinologya2.com/upcoming-events/ $60. (734) 222-9841.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.): “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.
“12 Angry Jurors”: Saline Area Players
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Feb. 20–Mar. 1. Veronica Long directs local actors in Sherman L. Sergel’s adaptation of Reginald Rose’s 1954 teleplay 12 Angry Men. The drama, set in a 1957 jury room, explores the grave responsibility of 12 ordinary people as they decide a stranger’s fate. 7 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) and 2 p.m. (Sun.), The Well Church, 211 Willis, Saline. Tickets $15 (students & seniors, $12) in advance at salineareaplayers.org and (if available) via cash, check, or charge at the door. [email protected].
“A Joyride in Memory Care”: Forge Theater
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Feb. 20–22. In the first production at this brand-new theater venue, Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit founder Rick Sperling, an Ann Arbor native and longtime fixture in the Michigan theater scene, portrays a multitude of characters in his 90-minute one-man play about his mother’s journey through memory care. 7 p.m. (Fri. & Sun.) and 3 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.), Forge Theater, 3000 Packard, ste. B (entrance on Platt). Tickets $25 (plus $2.50 fee) in advance at forgetheatercollaborative.com & at the door. (734) 219–9434.
“Creature Encounters & Adult Open Hours”: The Creature Conservancy
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Every Sat. & Sun., and Fri., Feb. 6 & 20. On Sat. and Sun., conservancy staffers show off representatives of some social species who live in organized groups, including a kangaroo, a pancake tortoise, and an alpaca at 1 & 4 p.m., and an animal keeper shows a Patagonian mara, one of the largest rodents in the world, 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.), CC, 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.
“Defying Gravity: A Tribute to the Music of Stephen Schwartz”: The Encore Musical Theatre Company
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Feb. 19–22. An ensemble of local musicians performs songs written by composer-lyricist Schwartz for the hit musicals Wicked, Pippin, Godspell, and others. In a career spanning over 5 decades, Schwartz has earned 3 Grammy Awards, 3 Academy Awards, and a Golden Globe. His oeuvre includes such well-known songs as “Day by Day,” “Defying Gravity,” “When You Believe,” “Simple Joys,” and more. 7 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Encore, 7714 Ann Arbor St., Dexter. Tickets $34–$56 in advance at theencoretheatre.org (with $4 fee) and (if available) at the door (no fee). (734) 268–6200.
“Our Town”: St. Andrew’s Players
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Feb. 20 & 22. Norm Richert directs local actors in a production of Thornton Wilder’s graceful, humanistic 1938 Pulitzer Prize–winning portrait of an early 20th-century American small town. Proceeds benefit St. Andrew’s Youth and Pilgrimage programs. 7 p.m. (Fri.) & 3 p.m. (Sun.), St. Andrew’s, 306 N. Division. $10 (or $25 or $50 to support youth ministry; kids, $5). Preregistration required at onthestage.tickets/st-andrews-episcopal-church.
“Proof”: EMU Theatre Department
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Feb. 19–22. Meriah Sage directs EMU drama students in David Auburn’s 2000 Pulitzer-winning drama about love and reconciliation. The play follows a woman, her sister, and an unexpected suitor who appears after their mathematician father’s death. 7 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.), EMU Sponberg Theatre, 124 Judy Sturgis Hill Bldg., 1030 E. Circle Dr., Ypsi. Tickets $20 (seniors, $15; students, $12; kids 6–12, $7) in advance at emich.ludus.com, at the box office (10 a.m.–5 p.m. Mon.–Fri.), and (if available) at the door. (734) 487–2282.
“Telescope Observing”: U-M Detroit Observatory
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Every Fri. All invited to drop in to use the Observatory’s 1857 Fitz telescope and other modern instruments. Exhibits are also open regardless of viewing conditions. Last visitors admitted 30 minutes prior to closing. 7–11 p.m., U-M Detroit Observatory, 1398 E. Ann at Observatory. Free, no registration required. (734) 764–3482, detroitobservatory.umich.edu.
Tom Thakkar: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
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Feb. 19–21. Brooklyn-based comic known for his engaging observational humor that takes on such topics as being banned from Twitter, and his experiences being a poor, chubby Indian kid in southern Indiana, and being raised by a hard-working, Red Lobster–managing mom. Opening acts TBA. 7:15 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 9:45 p.m. (Sat.), AACS, 212 S. Fourth Ave. $20 (Thurs., $15) at aacomedy.com and (if available) at the door. (734) 996–9080.
“Doubt: A Parable”: P.T.D. Productions
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Feb. 12–15 & 18–21. Local actors perform John Patrick Shanley’s award-winning 2006 drama, later adapted into a film, about a Mother Superior who must decide whether to trust her instincts when she suspects the school priest of having sexual relations with a student or to believe his claims of innocence. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun. & Wed.), Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. Huron St., Ypsi. Tickets $20 (students, seniors, & active military, $15) in advance at ptdproductions.com and at the door. (734) 483–7345.
“Ecstatic Waters”: EMU Wind Symphony
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Mary Schneider conducts this music student ensemble in a program that includes music by Steven Bryant, Paul Creston, and Cindy McTee. Featuring student soloist Haleigh Secord on alto saxophone. 7:30–9:30 p.m., EMU Pease Auditorium, W. Cross at College Pl., Ypsi. Tickets $8 (EMU students & kids, free) at ludus.emich.com and (if available) at the door. (734) 487–8007, [email protected].
“Open Projector Night”: Ann Arbor Train and Trolley Watchers
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Short slide and video presentations by club members who are railroad photographers. 7:30 p.m., Traver Lakes Clubhouse, 2500 Lancashire Dr. (off Traver Blvd.). Free. (734) 761–3814, [email protected].
“The Introduction to the STARI Mission: An Important Step Toward Space Interferometry”: University Lowbrow Astronomers Monthly Meeting
Friday Night Improv: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
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Every Fri. Performance by Eleven Non-Blondes, a house team of experienced improvisers. 7:30–9 p.m., HSBT, 2350 W. Liberty. $15 in advance at heardotsay.com/events, $18 (if available) at the door. [email protected].
NeedtoBreathe: Live Nation
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Acoustic performance by this South Carolina–based Christian alt-country-rock band on its “The Barely Elegant Acoustic Tour.” Known for opening for Taylor Swift on her 2011 world tour, the band’s latest release, Momma Loves Me, explores themes of personal struggle, redemption, and resilience. Opener: Appalachian roots and country soul singer-songwriter and fiddler Philip Bowen. 7:30 p.m., Michigan Theater. Tickets $74–$116 in advance at marquee-arts.org/calendar, ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster outlets, or (800) 745–3000.
“An Evening of Scenes”: U-M Residential College Players
“Kayak”: Theatre Nova
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Every Fri.–Sun., Jan. 30–Feb. 22. Briana O’Neal directs Canadian playwright Jordan Hall’s 3-character comic drama about a doting suburban mother who recounts the chain of events that leaves her stranded in a kayak alone on a vast stretch of water. Her son’s penchant for peacemaking, his love for a woman who’s a preachy environmental activist, and the mother’s own bourgeois complacency all pave the way. 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), 3 p.m. (Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Theatre Nova, 410 W. Huron St. Tickets $32 (seniors, $27; students, $17) in advance at theatrenova.org & at the door. (734) 635–8450.
“The Classic King”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
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Every Wed.–Sun., Jan. 29–Mar. 8. 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.
“The Persecution and Assassination of Jean-Paul Marat as Performed by the Inmates of the Asylum of Charenton Under the Direction of the Marquis de Sade”: U-M Theatre Department
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Feb. 19–22. Malcolm Tulip directs drama students in Peter Weiss’s celebrated 1966 play exploring the limits of politics and the incorrigible perversity of human nature. Set almost entirely as a play within a play, the plot uses the demise of the radical proto-socialist French Revolutionary to fashion an impassioned, often brutally sardonic critique of human aspirations for a better world. Recommended for ages 16 & up. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.), 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Power Center. Tickets $29–$35 (students, $16) in advance at smtd.umich.edu & at the door. (734) 764-0583.
39th Annual Storytelling Festival: The Ark
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Feb. 20–22 (different programs; the Feb. 22 family show is listed in Kids events). This year’s festival includes traditional storytelling shows for adults (on Saturday) and families (on Sunday afternoon), but it opens tonight with the Ark’s Fourth Annual Liar’s Contest. Six contestants each tell a well-crafted, entertaining 10-minute story designed to seduce listeners into crediting it as an accounting of fact. The winner gets a $100 bill, a trophy, and bragging rights as the area’s best liar. Emcee is Amir Baghdadchi, host of The Moth’s local monthly storytelling shows. 8 p.m., the Ark, 316 S. Main. Tickets $24 on Fri., $35 on Sat., & $15 (kids, $10) on Sun. in advance at the Michigan Union Ticket Office (mutotix.com) & theark.org, and (if available) at the door. (734) 761–1818.
Angell Hall Observatory Open House: U-M Student Astronomical Society
Ember & Ash: Rancho Tranquilico
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House concert by this new side project of Alex Holycross, lead singer of the Oakland (MI) self-styled “thrash grass” country quartet the Native Howl, and Erin Zindle, the fiery fiddling frontwoman of the veteran local country-rock band the Ragbirds. Together they play an intense brand of outlaw Americana that blends Hollycross’s edgy rasp and heavy metal power chord guitar with Zindle’s airy vocals and graceful fiddle playing. 8 p.m. (doors open at 7:30 p.m.), RT, 11300 Island Lake Rd., Dexter. Park along the driveway. $30 in advance only (space limited) via Venmo @erin-zindle or PayPal @erinzindle. (734) 223–2321, [email protected].
Riverside Swings: Riverside Arts Center
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Every Fri. Swing dancing to recorded music. No partner or experience required. Wear comfortable low-grip/tread shoes. Preceded at 7 and 8 p.m. by hourlong lessons. Followed by a “late-night blues-&-fusion” dance. The 1st Friday of each month is free, and the 3rd Fridays include a Charleston lesson. 9–11 p.m., RAC, 76 N. Huron St., Ypsi. $5 (students, $4). riversidearts.org/riverside-swings.
“500 Days of Summer”: 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.
Feb. 20: “500 Days of Summer” (Marc Webb, 2009). Romantic comedy-drama. In a nonlinear narrative structure, Tom chronicles the story of his relationship with Summer. Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Zooey Deschanel. 9:30 p.m.
“Comedy Theme Park”: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
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Monthly comedy show featuring a rotating theme TBA. 9:30–10:30 p.m., HSBT, 2350 W. Liberty. $15 in advance at heardotsay.com/events, $18 (if available) at the door. [email protected].