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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. 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.
Fool U Luminary Making Workshop
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Every Sun. All invited to make bird-themed luminaries to take to FoolMoon, Ann Arbor’s popular downtown public art celebration held on April 10 this year. 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Hathaway’s Hideaway, 310 S. Ashley. Free. Space limited. Preregistration required (sign up for a 3-hour time slot) at bit.ly/2026foolmoonworkshop. [email protected].
Elemental Ecstatic Dance
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Every Sun. Dancers of all ages and abilities invited for free-form dancing to a variety of recorded music, from EDM to classical and ambient to world music. Wear loose clothes, barefoot or stocking feet. 10:45 a.m.–1 p.m. A2 Yoga, 2030 Commerce Blvd. $20 (age 11 and under, free) cash or Venmo (@andjru) at the door only. tinyurl.com/ecstatic-dance-a2.
“Brick Bash 2026”: Skyline High School Band Fundraiser
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Feb. 28 & Mar. 1. Public, hands-on LEGO exhibition with a DUPLO play area for young kids and displays of models by LEGO hobbyists from around the country. Sat. only: a performance by the Skyline Drumline (2 p.m.). Sale of LEGO products, custom sets, and accessories. Concessions. 11 a.m.–6 p.m. (Sat.) & 11 a.m.–5 p.m. (Sun.), SHS, 2552 N. Maple. $8 at the door only (Venmo preferred). (734) 637–9429, brickbash.com.
“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
“Journey to the Sugarbush”: Hudson Mills Metropark
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Every Sat. & Sun., Feb. 28–Mar. 15. Maple tree tapping and a chance to see sap being made into syrup. The 40-minute-long program takes place entirely outdoors, is appropriate for all ages, and includes a short off-trail walk. Program canceled if the weather isn’t right for maple production. 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and noon, Hudson Mills Activity Center, 8801 North Territorial, Dexter. $5 (kids, $3; kids age 2 and under, free). Preregistration required at tinyurl.com/hudsonm-sap-2026 by 4 p.m. the day before the program. Metropark pass or $10 vehicle entry fee required. (734) 426–8211.
H.A.C. Ultimate
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Every Sun. All invited to a relaxed pick-up game of this spirited team sport played with a flying disc. Note: Overly competitive players are politely asked to leave. 11:15 a.m., Fuller Park, just west of the pool & parking lot (or occasionally across the street). Free. (734) 846–9418, [email protected].
Contact Improv
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All invited to try this interactive, free-form dance style that involves a rolling point of contact between two or more people through which dancers give and share weight. No partner required; beginners welcome. Preceded at 10:30 a.m. by a lesson. 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m., Gretchen’s House, 2340 Oak Valley. $15 ($25 includes lesson). Preregistration required at tinyurl.com/a2-contact-wi2026. [email protected].
“Creature Encounters & Adult Open Hours”: The Creature Conservancy
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Every Sat. & Sun., and Fri., Mar. 6 & 20. On Sat. and Sun., conservancy staffers show off representatives of some predatory species, including a cougar, a black-headed python, and an alligator snapping turtle at 1 & 4 p.m., and an animal keeper shows a wolf hybrid 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.), 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.
“Journey to the Sugarbush”: Hudson Mills Metropark
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Every Sat. & Sun., Feb. 28–Mar. 15. Maple tree tapping and a chance to see sap being made into syrup. The 40-minute-long program takes place entirely outdoors, is appropriate for all ages, and includes a short off-trail walk. Program canceled if the weather isn’t right for maple production. 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and noon, Hudson Mills Activity Center, 8801 North Territorial, Dexter. $5 (kids, $3; kids age 2 and under, free). Preregistration required at tinyurl.com/hudsonm-sap-2026 by 4 p.m. the day before the program. Metropark pass or $10 vehicle entry fee required. (734) 426–8211.
A Natural Dye Pop-Up Workshop: Kitchen Dyes: The Natural Dye Company
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Join NDCo. at Agricole Farm Stop for a hands-on workshop to explore the art of natural dyeing using ingredients from the kitchen. Participants will learn a shibori resist technique to create a unique design on a vintage flour sack towel that will be dyed with either yellow onion skins, red onion skins, or avocado skins--your choice! For more information and to register, follow the link provided.
118 North Main Street ,Chelsea. https://thenaturaldyecompany.square.site/product/natural-dye-workshop-with-kitchen-dyes-shibori-at-agricole/RWMJOU2NTP6UDACFV6XD2YHY?cs=true&cst=custom $35-$60; Sliding Scale. [email protected] https://thenaturaldyecompany.square.siteCritter House Open Hours: Leslie Science & Nature Center
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. (Mon. & Wed.), meet at the Kerrytown clock tower. Preregistration requested at meetup.com/a2runners. Free. [email protected].
Open Board Games: Sylvan Factory
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Every Sun. All invited to play a variety of board games in a casual, friendly atmosphere. Instruction provided. Also, on Mar. 1, game playtesting with Michigame Design Lab (2 p.m.): Players are invited to try out new board and card games from local designers Bruce Bielawa & Joe Hopkins and provide feedback. Noon–6 p.m., 2459 W. Stadium. Free. [email protected].
U-M Museum of Natural History Planetarium & Dome Theater
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Every Fri.–Sun. Three different audiovisual planetarium shows suitable for all ages. Sea Monsters (noon) follows an intrepid dolichorhynchops (an extinct species of marine reptile) as she travels through the most dangerous oceans in history; 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., 1105 North University. $8 at the gift shop. Limited capacity. (734) 764–0480, ummnh.org.
“All About Owls”: U-M Museum of Natural History Discovery Demos
“Origami Jumping Frog”: Ann Arbor District Library
Tour: Kempf House Museum
“Walking with Whales Tour”: U-M Museum of Natural History
“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].
“Afterall”: Neighborhood Theatre Group
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Feb. 27–Mar. 1, Mar. 6–8. Danielle Mclogan directs local actors in the debut of NTG ensemble member Cole Hunter Dzubak’s comedy-drama, inspired by the lyrics of the Oasis song “Wonderwall.” It tells the story of Adam and Raine, a twentysomething couple about to take the next step in their relationship when Adam suffers a tragedy that causes him to revert to his childhood coping mechanism of talking to imaginary friends. 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun.), The Back Office Studio, 13 N. Washington, Ypsi. Tickets $15 (students, $12) in advance at ticketstripe.com/afterall and (if available) at the door. [email protected].
“Contemporary Anishinaabe Art: A Continuation”: Ann Arbor District Library
“Reach for the Stars: Musical Cabaret”: Theatre Nova Fundraiser
Social Tango Dances: Michigan Argentine Tango Club
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Every Sun., except Mar. 8. Tango dancing to music spun by a DJ. No partner necessary. The club also hosts a series of informal classes for beginners on Mar. 5, 12, & 19 (7–9:30 p.m.) that include one-on-one instruction and open dancing. 2–5 p.m., Michigan Union, Movement Studio or Anderson Rm. (inquire at front desk). $10 (students, free). [email protected].
Sunday Drop-In Tour: U-M Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
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Every Sun. Docent-led tours exploring “An Introduction to Ancient Egypt” (Mar. 1), “Money in the Ancient World” (Mar. 8), “Women in the Ancient World” (Mar. 15), “Animals of the Kelsey Museum” (Mar. 22), and “Highlights of the Kelsey Museum” (Mar. 29). 2–3 p.m., 434 S. State. Free. (734) 764–9304.
“All About Owls”: U-M Museum of Natural History Discovery Demos
“European Trip”: Dexter Community Band
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Bill Gourley directs this 85-member volunteer ensemble in a musical tour of Europe, with English composer Gustav Holst’s First Suite in E flat for Military Band, Haydn Wood’s Montmartre March, and Luigi Denza’s Funiculi-funicula Rhapsody. Also, a Spanish flamenco dance and Johan de Meij’s Irish folk song suite At Kitty O’Shea’s. 3 p.m., Center for the Performing Arts, Dexter High School, 2200 N. Parker, Dexter. Free. (734) 426–2734, dextercommunityband.org.
“St. Paddy’s Kick-Off”: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
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Performance by the Glen Leven Band, a local quartet whose music ranges from Irish pub rock to rockabilly, bluegrass, and roots-rock originals. 3–6 p.m., 2350 W. Liberty. Free, food and drink for sale. Tips welcome. [email protected].
International Folk Dancing: Ann Arbor Folkdancers/Ann Arbor Community for Traditional Music and Dance
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Mar. 1 & 15. Dancing to recorded music. No partner needed; beginners welcome. The program begins at 2 p.m. with a lesson, followed by open dancing. 3–5 p.m., Concourse Hall, 4531 Concourse. $10 suggested donation. [email protected], aactmad.org/international-folk.
“Celebrating Lars Bjorn”: Kerrytown Concert House
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A lineup of well-known area jazz musicians, including bassist Paul Keller, pianist Adam Mosley, guitarist Ralph Tope, drummer Jesse Kramer, and others, performs in honor of Detroit jazz historian Lars Bjorn. Bjorn has been widely celebrated, together with coauthor Jim Gallert, for Before Motown, the first major history of jazz in Detroit, and is the longtime president of the Southeastern Michigan Jazz Association (SEMJA). 4 p.m., 415 N. Fourth Ave. $30–$40 (students, $20–$30) in advance at kerrytownconcerthouse.com and (if available) at the door. (734) 769–2999.
“An Evening of Poetry with Carol V. Davis”: Third Mind Books
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This Michigan poet reads her work. Also, readings by California poet Brian Jacobs, a former assistant for Allen Ginsberg, and local poet Sara E. Hughes. 5 p.m., 118 E. Washington. Free. (734) 994–3241, [email protected].
Phil Ogilvie's Rhythm Kings: Zal Gaz Grotto
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10-piece big band led by Chris Smith, specializing in hot jazz of the 1920s and 30s. Jelly Roll Morton, King Oliver, Duke Ellington and other jazz legends are prominent in their repertoire. Great for listening or dancing.
Zal Gaz Grotto - 2070 W. Stadium Blvd ,Ann Arbor. Free (tipjar for the band). [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/porkjazz 734-663-1202.Ann Arbor Morris
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Every Sun. All invited to try this boisterous, jingly English ceremonial dance thought to be descended from the 15th-century Spanish morisca. Wear athletic shoes. 6–8 p.m., Concourse Hall, 4531 Concourse. Free. [email protected].
“Extra Credit”: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
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Three 10-minute academic lectures by U-M researchers on topics TBA, each followed by a 10-minute improv comedy set on the topic by experienced improvisers. 6:30–7:30 p.m., 2350 W. Liberty. $15 in advance at heardotsay.com/events, $18 (if available) at the door. [email protected].
“Music for Meditation”: St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
Ballroom Dance Club at the U-M
Double Feature: Independent Film Festival Ypsilanti
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90s punk cinema double feature. Free, donations accepted. Ziggy’s, 206 W. Michigan, Ypsi. iffypsi.com.
Mar. 1: “I’m Not Fascinating the Movie” (Danny Plotnick, 1996). This super 8mm comic “epic” (nearly a whole hour) chronicles the futile quest for rock stardom of Bay Area lo-fi punk band the Icky Boyfriends, followed by 16mm feminist indie “Mary Jane’s Not a Virgin Anymore” (Sarah Jacobson, 1997), about a group of Minneapolis punk rockers who work at an arthouse movie theater. Also, 80s documentary short, “Hardcore” (Dana Forrester), about the Ann Arbor hardcore punk scene. 7 p.m.