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May 5, 2026

Ann Arbor Group Runs: Fleet Feet
7:00 am
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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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“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Every Tues.–Sun. All age 6 & up invited into the museum’s labs to use scientific tools and museum specimens to answer questions and solve problems. The newest program examines how Michigan animals get along with each other—or don’t. 11 a.m.–3 p.m., 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478, ummnh.org.

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Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor City Club
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Every Fri., Tues., & Thurs. All invited to play ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge (Fri. & Tues.) and a 499er game (Thurs.) for players with no more than 499 ACBL master points. 1–4 p.m. (arrive by 12:45 p.m.), 1830 Washtenaw Ave. $9 per person. If you plan to come without a partner, email [email protected].

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“Games and Projects Showcase”: Ann Arbor District Library
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Michigan Games Entrepreneurship Race 2026 participants, mostly students and recent grads of Michigan colleges, showcase their startup projects and game prototypes. 4–7 p.m., AADL Downtown. Free. (734) 327–4200.

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“Eden West and Friends”: Northside Community Church
6:00 pm
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Local pianist Eden West, accompanied by other instrumentalists and singers TBA, presents a program of popular classical music by Mozart, Brahms, Rebecca Clarke, and more. 6 p.m., 929 Barton. Free, donations appreciated. [email protected], edenwestpiano.com.

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“Folk Song Jam Along”: Ann Arbor District Library
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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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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“Intro to Sewing Machines: Mini Pillows”: Ann Arbor District Library
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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Adults & teens invited to learn sewing machine basics, then sew a small pillow to take home. 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.

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Drop-in Knitting: Spun
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Every Sun.–Thurs. 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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Rockin’ for ALS Live Music Fundraiser
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Local classic rock duo the Lilak Brothers perform with guests Bryan Griffin and Bob Bryant to benefit Active Against ALS. Food and drink for sale. 6–8 p.m., Hear.Say Brewing + Theater, 2350 W. Liberty. Pay what you can. activeagainstals.org.

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“All We Are Given We Cannot Hold”: Literati Bookstore
6:30 pm
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Michigan poet Robert Fanning reads from and discusses his new collection of lyric poems that center on the experience of middle life, with all of its comings and goings and grievings. 6:30 p.m., 124 E. Washington. Free. (734) 585–5567.

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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. (734) 929–5877, sylvanfactory.com.

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“The Story of Everything”: Fathom Entertainment
7:00 pm
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(734) 973–8424 (Cinemark), (734) 3165500 (Emagine). Tickets $12.50 (except as noted) in advance at fathomentertainment.com/events and at the door. Cinemark (4100 Carpenter, Ypsi) & Emagine (1335 E. Michigan Ave., Saline). 

Apr. 30–May 6: “The Story of Everything” (Eric Esau, 2026). Religious documentary that argues that the laws of nature point to intentional design. 7 p.m. (Cinemark only).

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“Trivia with Terry!”: Argus Farm Stop
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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May 5 & 19. All invited to form teams to answer wacky trivia questions from this longtime Aut Bar trivia night emcee. 7–8:30 p.m., 1200 Packard. Free; food & drink for sale. (734) 997–5448.

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Ann Arbor Camera Club
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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May 5 & 19. Club members share their projected digital slides (May 5) and prints (May 19) on various topics, including this month’s assignment, “Travel.” Also, club member Alon Yaffe gives a presentation titled “A.I.: The Photography Assistant You Didn’t Know You Needed” (May 5), and members display prints entered into AACC’s annual print competition. (May 19). 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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Drop-in Improv Games: Ypsi Improv
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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May 5, 9, 16, 23, & 30. All age 16 & up invited to learn about and participate in improv games in a fun, relaxed, and judgment-free setting. No experience necessary. The May 16 & 23 meetings are followed by an hour-long skills session discussing and practicing a specific improv skill. 7–9 p.m. (Tues.) & 2–4 p.m. (Sat.), Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. Huron St., Ypsi. Tickets $8 (with skills session, $15) in advance via PayPal or Venmo linked from meetup.com/ypsi-improv or in cash at the door. 

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Huron Valley Harmonizers Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society
7:00 pm - 8:45 pm
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Every Tues. Singers of all ages and genders invited to join rehearsals of this award-winning a cappella chorus. 7–8:45 p.m., First Unitarian Universalist Church, 4001 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. Free to visitors; call ahead or check website (dues for those who join). (734) 796–7467, [email protected], hvharmonizers.org.

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Morel Hunting in Michigan – Catch and Cook: Milan Public Library
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Milan Public Library and Michigan Mushroom Hunters Club (MMHC) are partnering together for a mushroom hunting event.
This engaging lecture with local, lifelong mushroom hunter Yanna Sasu explores Michigan’s rich morel mushroom culture, including an overview of the different species of morels. Learn how to identify various species and their host trees. Discover foraging tips and simple cooking methods. Yanna is a seasoned mushroom forger and an active member of MMHC.
Call the library at (734) 439-1240 to register for this free event.

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

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Tuesday English Country Dance: Ann Arbor Community of Traditional Music and Dance
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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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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