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April 30, 2026
“Spring Migration Thursdays at the Arb”: Washtenaw Bird & Nature Alliance
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Every Thurs., Mar. 26–May 28. All invited to join City of Ann Arbor ornithologist and WBNA past president Juliet Berger on a walk through the Arb to observe migrating birds making their way north. Binoculars provided if needed. 9–11 a.m., U-M Nichols Arboretum, meet at the Dow Prairie entrance at Riverview. Free. washtenawbna.org.
“Cavanaugh Lake Ride”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
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Every Tues.–Sun., except Apr. 11. 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.
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.
Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor City Club
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Every Thurs., Fri., & Tues. 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. (arrive by 12:45 p.m.), 1830 Washtenaw Ave. $9 per person. If you plan to come without a partner, email [email protected].
“Murder on the Links”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
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Every Wed.–Sun., Apr. 2–May 31. David Bendena directs Steven Dietz’s 2023 farce, based on an Agatha Christie whodunit, in which eccentric Belgian detective Hercule Poirot’s newest client is discovered, dead, on a French golf course. A cast of 6 actors embody a plethora of suspects in this high-energy, comic adaptation. Adult language and subject matter. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.), 3 p.m. (Thurs., Sat., & Wed.), 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.). PRT, 137 Park St., Chelsea. Tickets $31.50–$52.50 in advance at purplerosetheatre.org and (734) 433–7673, & (if available) at the door. Discounts available.
Letterpress Open Lab: Ann Arbor District Library
“Nature Nerds Book Club”: Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation
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All invited to pick a favorite poem from Aimee Nezhukumatathil’s World of Wonders or bring a favorite nature poem to share. 5:30–6:30 p.m., Natural Area Preservation Office, 3875 E. Huron River Dr. Free, preregistration required at tinyurl.com/a2parksrec or (734) 794–6250. [email protected].
Build Accessibility In from the Start: Atomic Object
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join us at Atomic object for a web accessibility workshop.
This event is open to all. Whether you're a developer, designer, QA specialist, or product owner, this hands-on session will give you practical techniques you can use tomorrow to make your digital products work for everyone.
What You'll Learn:
-Accessibility as User Stories — Frame inclusive design as requirements your whole team can understand and prioritize
-Browser DevTools for Accessibility — Use built-in tools to catch color contrast issues, missing alt text, and more before your users do
-AI for Alt Text — See how generative AI can help create meaningful image descriptions at scale
-Peer Problem-Solving Session
-Bring your real-world accessibility challenges! The final portion of our meetup is dedicated to crowdsourcing solutions from your peers and accessibility practitioners in the room.
Agenda
5:00 PM: Mingle & Pizza
5:30 PM: Welcome & Introductions
5:45 PM: Accessibility as User Stories
6:10 PM: Browser Tools Demo (Color Contrast, Alt Text Auditing)
6:35 PM: Using AI to Generate Alt Text
6:50 PM: Open Q&A: Bring Your Project Challenges
7:00 PM: Wrap-up
Who Should Attend
Developers, designers, QA engineers, product managers, content creators, and anyone curious about building more inclusive digital experiences.
123 N. Ashley St, Suite 200 ,Ann Arbor. Free. [email protected] https://atomicobject.com/“Hills of Ann Arbor”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
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Every Thurs. Fast-paced 30-mile ride focused on climbing the hills north and east of Ann Arbor. See aabts.org for weather cancellations or delays. 6 p.m. sharp, meet at WCC back parking lot no. 6A (near the pond), 4800 E. Huron River Dr. New riders text Tom Chettleburgh at (734) 552–1025. Free.
“Repairsday Thursday”: All Hands Active
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Every Thurs. All invited to drop in with broken electronics, furniture, toys, or any other item they’d like to try to repair or repurpose with the help and guidance of AHA members. Repairs not guaranteed. 6–8 p.m., basement of 255 E. Liberty, ste. 225. Livestream available at meetup.com/allhandsactive/events. Free; donations welcome. [email protected].
Bad Decisions Track Club
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Every Thurs. Runners of all abilities invited to join this eclectic group of runners ranging from people training for their first 5K to ultramarathoners. Sessions are typically interval-based track workouts, followed by socializing at a nearby brewery. 6 p.m., Ferry Field, State at Hoover. May meet elsewhere if the weather is bad. Free. See walline.wixsite.com/bdtc to sign up for email updates on each week’s workout.
Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company (AARC)
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Every Mon., Thurs., & Sat. (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 Colonnade (6 p.m. Thurs.), 901 W. Eisenhower; AARC Traver Village (7 a.m. Sat.), 2621 Plymouth Rd.; and Corner Brewery (6 p.m. Mon.), 720 Norris, Ypsi. Free. annarborrunningcompany.com.
“Chicago: Teen Edition”: Pioneer Theatre Guild
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Apr. 30–May 3. Pioneer High School students perform a kid-friendly adaptation of this 1975 musical, a satire on corruption in the criminal justice system and the “celebrity criminal” set in 1920s Chicago. Music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and book by Ebb and Bob Fosse, whose style is strongly identified with the show. 7 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun.), PHS Schreiber Auditorium, 610 W. Stadium. Tickets $20 (students, seniors age 65 & over, & PHS staff, $15) in advance showtix4u.com/events/ptg & (if available) at the door. (734) 994–2191.
“Guys and Dolls”: Greenhills Upper School Play
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Apr. 30–May 2. Gary Lehman directs Greenhills High School students in Frank Loesser’s iconic 1951 musical comedy, an adaptation of Damon Runyon’s vivid stories about gamblers and missionaries in 1930s New York City. The action focuses on 2 contrasting romances, one between a professional gambler and his long-suffering fiancée, a nightclub singer, and the other an unlikely affair between a high roller and a Salvation Army sister. The lively score includes such classics as “Luck Be a Lady,” “A Bushel and a Peck,” and “Sit Down, You’re Rocking the Boat.” 7 p.m., Greenhills School Campbell Center for Performing Arts, 850 Greenhills. Free. (734) 769–4010, greenhillsschool.org.
“Rent”: The Encore Musical Theatre Company
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Thurs.–Sun., Apr. 9–May 3. Matt Bogart directs this local professional company in Jonathan Larson’s Tony- and Pulitzer Prize–winning 1996 musical, based on Puccini’s La Bohème, about an impoverished community of artists in the East Village living under the shadow of AIDS. It features an inventive rock score with intricate choral work and dexterous lyrics. Mature audiences only. 7 p.m. (today) & various times (see date), Thurs.–Sun., Encore Maas Main Stage, 7714 Ann Arbor St., Dexter. Tickets $34–$65 in advance at theencoretheatre.org & (if available) at the door. (734) 268–6200.
“The Story of Everything”: Fathom Entertainment
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(734) 973–8424 (Cinemark), (734) 316–5500 (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).
Detroit Irish Music Association Seisiún
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Every Thurs. All invited to join members of this local chapter of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann for an informal evening playing traditional Irish music on various instruments. Lessons offered. 7–9 p.m., Grace Church main bldg., 3150 Glazier Way. Free. [email protected], detroitirishmusic.org.
General Meeting: Ann Arbor Ski Club
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A chance to learn about the club’s downhill and cross-country ski and snowboarding outings, and other social activities. Followed by dancing to music spun by a DJ. Must be 21 or older. 7–10 p.m., UA Local 190 Hall, 7920 Jackson Rd. $10 (members, free). [email protected].
Comedy Workshop Graduation Show: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
“Classical Creations”: Washtenaw Community Concert Band
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J. Nick Smith conducts this 80-member ensemble in a program that celebrates band music, ranging from Ryan Nowlin’s “Legacy Fanfare” to a medley of thirty of the most recognizable orchestral melodies in the world. Also, WCCB 2026 concerto competition–winning flutist Ami Masuda performs Cécile Chaminade’s Concertino. Light refreshments. 7:30 p.m., WCC Morris Lawrence Bldg., Towsley Auditorium, 4800 E. Huron River Dr. Free, but donations accepted. wccband.org.
“Murder on the Links”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
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Every Wed.–Sun., Apr. 2–May 31. David Bendena directs Steven Dietz’s 2023 farce, based on an Agatha Christie whodunit, in which eccentric Belgian detective Hercule Poirot’s newest client is discovered, dead, on a French golf course. A cast of 6 actors embody a plethora of suspects in this high-energy, comic adaptation. Adult language and subject matter. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.), 3 p.m. (Thurs., Sat., & Wed.), 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.). PRT, 137 Park St., Chelsea. Tickets $31.50–$52.50 in advance at purplerosetheatre.org and (734) 433–7673, & (if available) at the door. Discounts available.
Jazzistry: Kerrytown Concert House
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This local jazz ensemble led by saxophonist and clarinetist Vincent York celebrates International Jazz Day with a performance that explores the international roots of jazz. With trumpeter John Douglas, guitarist and string player Ron English, pianist Taslimah Bey, bassist Josef Deas, and drummer Jesse Kramer. 7:30 p.m., 415 N. Fourth Ave. Tickets $20–$40 (students, $10–$30) in advance at kerrytownconcerthouse.com & (if available) at the door. (734) 769–2999.
“Pop-Up Comedy”: Don’t Tell Comedy Shows
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Apr. 1, 17, 18, 22, & 30. 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. 8 p.m. (Apr. 1, 22, & 30) and 7 & 9 p.m. (Apr. 17 & 18). Ann Arbor locations TBA. Tickets $30 in advance only at donttellcomedy.com/cities/ann-arbor.