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March 11, 2026

Beginning Bridge classes
10:00 am - 11:30 am
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Beginning bridge classes are being offered on two Wednesday mornings in March (11th & 25th) at the Ann Arbor City Club. These classes are for beginning bridge players or those who have never played this wonderful game. 10:00-11:30am. Remember, bridge is good for your mind and gives you a new social activity! See you soon!

1830 Washtenaw ,Ann Arbor. $35.00. Stacy@annarborcityclub .org annarborcityclub.org 734-662-3279.

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“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Every Tues.–Sun., & Mon. Mar. 30. 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., 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478, ummnh.org.

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Carillon Concert Series: U-M School of Music
12:00 pm
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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.

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Chime Concert: Kerrytown Market & Shops
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
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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].

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Carillon Concert Series: U-M School of Music
1:20 pm
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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.

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“Environmental Crisis: Earth Week Forum”: Community Commons
2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
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All invited to this open meeting to help plan events for Earth Week, April 19–25. 2:30–5 p.m., AADL Downtown, 3rd fl. Free. (734) 657–8083.

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“Rooted in Community Board Game Night”: Argus Farm Stop
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Mar. 11 & 25. All invited to participate in a relaxed evening of board games. If you want, bring a game to share. 4–7 p.m., 1200 Packard. Free; food & drink for sale. (734) 997–5448, argusfarmstop.com.

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“Threats to Independent Government Oversight”: U-M Ford School of Public Policy
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
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Former U.S. Agency for International Development inspector general Paul Martin speaks about the need for independent oversight within federal agencies. 4:30–6 p.m., Weill Hall, Annenberg Auditorium, 735 S. State. Free. Preregistration required at fordschool.umich.edu/event.

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“Spring Mindful Movement”: U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
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Yoga therapist Jennifer Lenders leads a conscious movement session. 5–6:30 p.m., 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free, metered parking. mbgna.umich.edu/events.

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Board Game Night: Bløm Mead + Cider
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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Every Wed. All invited to play popular board games. Use provided games or bring your own. 5–10 p.m., 100 S. Fourth Ave. Free, but purchase of food & drink encouraged. (734) 548–9729, drinkblom.com/events.

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Magic: The Gathering: Sylvan Factory
5:00 pm
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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.

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The Washtenaw Food Hub
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Every Wed. Food- and agriculture-related discussions, demos, and gatherings.

Mar. 4 (5:30–7 p.m.): The Open Spoon.” Full moon community potluck. Preregistration requested at luma.com/w7sqvpij.

Mar. 11 (5–6 p.m.): Brew’d: Sourdough Discard Recipes.” Robin Lehman demonstrates how to use sourdough starter to make cookies, quick breads, and other treats.

Mar. 18 (5–6 p.m.): Seed Starting.” Richard Andres of Tantré Farm shows how to start a garden from seed.

Mar. 25 (5–6 p.m.): Milling Local Grains.” Josh Palmer of Upstart Bakery shows how to mill a variety of grains, including gluten-free options. Grain tasting.

Various times, 4175 Whitmore Lake Rd. Free. thewashtenawfoodhub.com.

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“Introductory Woodcarving: Faces”: Ann Arbor District Library
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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Mar. 11 & 25 (different times). Adults & teens invited to learn woodcarving basics, then carve a small face to take home. 5:30–7:30 p.m. (Mar. 11) & 2–4 p.m. (Mar. 25), AADL Downtown, Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.

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“Make a Magic Yarn Ball”: Ann Arbor District Library
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Adults and teens invited to connect small scraps of yarn to create a large multicolored ball. 6–7 p.m., AADL Downtown, 4th fl. Free. (732) 327–4200.

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Drop-In Knitting: Spun
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Every Sun.–Thurs. (different times). All invited to work on their knitting, crochet, weaving, and embroidery projects. 1–3 p.m. (Sun.) & 6–8 p.m. (Mon.–Thurs.), 401 N. Fourth Ave. Free. (734) 780–7867.

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Lucky Charms & Bestie Beads: A St. Paddy’s Jewelry Social
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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For $25, enjoy a professional "Jewelry Bar" to create your own custom stack, signature artisan mocktails, and our "Lucky Notes" station. Skip the crowded pubs and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a curated evening of creativity and connection. Join The Burrow and The Acorn and Bracelets for Bey at Yours Truly for an upscale jewelry-making social designed for you and your "luckiest" friends.

For $25 per person, your ticket includes:

✨ The Jewelry Bar: Access a massive collection of curated charms, professional beads, and high-quality materials to design your own custom bracelet stack. Whether you’re into "friendship bracelet" styles or bespoke charm designs, we have everything you need to create something beautiful.

🍀 The "Lucky Notes" Station: Create a keepsake for your bestie! Write a tiny note of luck or a manifestation for the year ahead, roll it into a glass bottle, and seal it with a pinch of "gold dust" (artisan sprinkles).

🍹 Signature Sips: Enjoy access to the venue's professional mocktail bar featuring seasonal, non-alcoholic refreshments. (Note: Guests are welcome to bring their own favorite snacks or adult beverages to enjoy while crafting!)

Why join us? This workshop is more than just a craft night—it’s a social experience. We’ve designed a relaxed, "boutique" atmosphere where you can catch up with friends, swap "bestie beads," and leave with a professional-grade jewelry stack that you actually want to wear.

Details:

- $25 per person (covers all supplies and mocktails).
- Space is limited to keep the experience intimate and ensure everyone has access to the best charms.
- Yours Truly is located in the heart of downtown Ypsilanti, offering a beautiful, modern backdrop for our creative night.

Grab your tickets today and bring your lucky circle! Limited to 15 spots.

Yours Truly Events Address: 114 W Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti, MI 48197 ,Ypsilanti. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lucky-charms-bestie-beads-a-st-paddys-jewelry-social-tickets-1983619637734?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl $25. [email protected]

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“Wildlife Habitat Creation”: Ann Arbor Wild Ones
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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Talk by Detroit Wildflower Nursery owner Mitchell Swindell on how to create a backyard habitat, with tips on site prep, deer resistance, and native plant selection. 6:308 p.m., U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free, metered parking. annarbor.wildones.org.

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Figure Drawing: Dzanc House
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Mar. 11 & 25. All skill levels welcome to draw a live model. Bring your own art supplies. Light refreshments. 6:30–9 p.m., 402 S. Huron St., Ypsi. $10 to pay model. Preregistration required by Mar. 9 (or 23) at dzanchouse.org/register-for-events.

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Group Runs: A2 Runners
6:30 pm
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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].

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Magic: The Gathering: Sylvan Factory
6:30 pm
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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.

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“Acappellathon!”: Skyline High School
7:00 pm
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Performance by the school’s award-winning pop a cappella group, Skyline Blues, as well as a lineup of Michigan university a cappella performers that includes the U-M G-Men, the MSU Capital Green, EMU Summit Street, and the WMU Bronchords. Proceeds benefit Skyline Blues. 7 p.m., 2552 N. Maple. $10 (students, free) in advance at tinyurl.com/a2skylineblues and at the door.

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“An Evening with Patti Smith”: Literati Bookstore
7:00 pm
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This legendary punk rocker and award-winning writer sings, tells stories, and reads from Bread of Angels, her new memoir that chronicles her life from a postWorld War II working-class childhood through her development as a poet and musician, and her marriage to Fred Sonic Smith. The book details her life in St. Clair Shores, the losses that shaped her, and her eventual return to writing, exploring themes of grief, gratitude, and the transformative power of imagination. 7 p.m., Michigan Theater. Tickets $48 in advance at ticketmaster.com; ticket purchase includes a copy of the book.

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“Choral Cavalcade West”: Pioneer High School
7:00 pm
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Performances by the Slauson Middle School, Tappan Middle School, and Pioneer High School choirs. 7 p.m., PHS Schreiber Auditorium, 601 W. Stadium. Tickets $5 (families, $10) at the door only. (734) 994–2189, ext. 2.

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“Community Sing with Matt Watroba”: Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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Local singer-songwriter and WKAR-FM (MSU) radio folk show host Watroba leads a sing-along of songs from the various branches of American folk music. No experience necessary. 7–8:30 p.m., 704 Airport Blvd., ste. 1. Free. (734) 327–0270, interfaithspirit.org.

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“Dance Mix 2026”
7:00 pm
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U-M student dance groups perform a variety of dance programs including tap, Bollywood, hip-hop, jazz, lyrical, ballet, and more. 7 p.m., Power Center. Tickets (price TBA) in advance at mutotix.umich.edu, and (if available) at the door. facebook.com/dancemixumich.

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“Pop-Up Comedy”: Don’t Tell Comedy Shows
7:00 pm
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Two shows. Both the lineup of stand-up comics and the location are not revealed until the day of the show. Age 21 & up. Drinks available for purchase. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. 7 & 9 p.m., Ann Arbor locations TBA. Tickets $30 in advance only at donttellcomedy.com/cities/ann-arbor.

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Ann Arbor Bridge Club
7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
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Every Wednesday. All invited to play friendly, competitive ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge. Arrive 20 minutes early if coming without a partner. Call before coming to check that the game is being held. 7–10:30 p.m., Walden Hills clubhouse, 2114 Pauline. (Park in marked spaces in the lot on the north side of Pauline.) $6 per person. (734) 945–6021.

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Ann Arbor Group Runs: Fleet Feet
7:00 pm
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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. Dozer Coffee (8 a.m. Sun. & 7 a.m. Tues.), 112 Jackson Plz.; and Fleet Feet (7 p.m. Wed.), 123 E. Liberty. Free. (734) 929–9022 (Sun. & Tues.) & (734) 769–5016 (Wed.). fleetfeetsemichigan.com.

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Bluegrass Jam Circle: Ann Arbor Senior Center
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Mar. 11 & 25. All musicians invited to bring acoustic instruments to play bluegrass-style music. Vocalists welcome. Inclement weather cancels. Please call by 3 p.m. on the day of the jam with any questions. 7–9 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.), 1320 Baldwin. $5. (734) 794–6250, a2blugrass.com.

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Fiber Cluster meet up group
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Fiber CLUSTER is a free, drop-in meetup group for artists/enthusiasts/hobbyists working on a textile-based project: Crochet, knitting, embroidery, lap quilting, projects that are easily transportable. Each month we’ll have a skillshare session that includes a short, hands-on demo. No pressure to participate in the skill share.

Both March & April’s skillshares will be lead by Alison Smith who will teach how to crochet fractals, most often seen used in crochet coral reef projects. Yarn will be provided and you can also bring your own specific colors.

For anyone who would like to contribute, we will be creating a community-created crochet fractal installation that will be exhibited in CLUSTER’s front window gallery in May.

Drop-in friendly, arrive and leave as needed. Skillshare Sessions occur from 7:45-8pm.

CLUSTER Museum 307 N. Main St. ,Ann Arbor MI 48104. free. [email protected] https://clustermuseum.org

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Geeks Who Drink at Mash
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Free live trivia with Geeks Who Drink every Wednesday at Mash (Below Slows BBQ). 7pm.
Prizes for top two teams and bonuses throughout the night.

211 E Washington St ,Ann Arbor. Free. [email protected]

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Oscars Preview: Michigan Theater/Ann Arbor District Library
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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Michigan Theater staff and 107.1-FM host Martin Bandyke discuss who should and who they think will win Oscars at the upcoming 98th Academy Awards. Movie clips, audience participation, and giveaways. 7–8:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, lower level program rm. Free. (734) 327–4200.

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The Pollinators: Who They Are and How We Can Help Them
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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The Evening Primrose Garden Club is pleased to welcome Vince Ste. Marie as our March guest speaker. Vince and his family own Windy Rock Farm and Nursery in Manchester.

Beyond the well-known honeybee, who are the pollinators and what do they need to succeed? How are the bees and butterflies faring and what can we as homeowners do to help them? These questions and more are answered in this visually rich and information-packed presentation.

This event is open to the public.
Cost:
Club Members - Free
Non-members - $5
Refreshments and snacks provided.

To register, send an email to [email protected]

You are also welcome to stay for a brief club meeting after the presentation. This is a great opportunity to learn more about our fun club and to consider becoming a member.

Chelsea Depot, 125 Jackson St ,Chelsea. At the door $5. [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/groups/eveningprimrosegardenclub

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The Yum of the Irish
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE from March 11!

Mary Spencer will demonstrate two exciting traditional Irish dishes perfect for your St. Patrick’s Day celebration on Tuesday evening, March 11, 2026, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Center, 45 Neckel Ct. She will talk about Irish cuisine and give plenty of tips and techniques as she demonstrates making these delicious dishes. Plenty of samples all around! Call the Milan Public Library at (734) 439-1240 to register for this free culinary arts class.

The Center, 45 Neckel Ct. ,Milan, MI 48160. Free. [email protected] milanlibrary.org (734) 439-1240.

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“Comedy Jamm”: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
7:15 pm
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Mar. 11, 18, & 25. Performances by up to 12 aspiring and established area stand-up comics. On Mar. 11, attendees can mingle with the comics before they hit the stage during “Comedy Nerdz Happy Hour” (5:30–6:30 p.m.). 7:15 p.m. (doors at 6:30 p.m.), 212 S. Fourth Ave. $5 in advance at aacomedy.com; $6 at the door. (734) 996–9080.

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“Traveling in Mexico”: Pittsfield Union Grange
7:15 pm
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Presentation by Peter Baker and Arlene Kindel. Preceded at 6:30 p.m. by a potluck; bring a dish to pass. 7:15 p.m., 3337 Ann ArborSaline Rd. Free. (734) 274–0773.

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“Wednesday Night Swing”: Swing Ann Arbor
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
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Every Wed. Lindy Hop, East Coast swing, Charleston, and Balboa dancing to music spun by DJs. No partner needed. Wear comfortable low-grip shoes. Preceded at 6:30 p.m. by a free beginner lesson. 7:30–9:30 p.m., Michigan League Vandenberg Rm. $5 (free for members and lesson attendees) at the door. swingannarbor.com/calendar.

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“Pop-Up Comedy”: Don’t Tell Comedy Shows
9:00 pm
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Two shows. Both the lineup of stand-up comics and the location are not revealed until the day of the show. Age 21 & up. Drinks available for purchase. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. 7 & 9 p.m., Ann Arbor locations TBA. Tickets $30 in advance only at donttellcomedy.com/cities/ann-arbor.

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