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March 24, 2026
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.
“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
Carillon Concert Series: U-M School of Music
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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.
Mental Health on College Campuses Conference: U-M Eisenberg Family Depression Center
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March 24-25, 2026
Description: For more than 20 years, the Mental Health on College Campuses annual conference has brought together thousands of professionals and students from across the nation to address emerging mental health and well-being issues facing college students, share research, and discuss ways to create healthier campus communities. Presented in partnership by the Eisenberg Family Depression Center and University Health & Counseling, this year's conference theme, Redefining Success: Flourishing, Thriving, and Mattering in College & Beyond, will explore the many ways we understand and measure student success.
Location: University of Michigan Rackham Graduate Building, Ann Arbor, MI
View details and register at https://depressioncenter.org/MHCC
Noon Lecture Series: U-M Center for Chinese Studies
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Mar. 17, 24, & 31. Talks by U-M scholars.
Mar. 17: “Globalizing Chinese Theatre: Chinese Dramatists and Transnational Media Ecologies.” Virginia Tech Chinese studies professor Sophia Tingting Zhao discusses her new book about how Chinese dramatists incorporated elements of Western theater between 1911 and 1949.
Mar. 24: “Transnational Feminist Mediation: The Other Half of the Sky (1975) and U.S.-China People’s Diplomacy.” SUNY Purchase College cinema studies professor Ling Zhang discusses a 1975 documentary about the first American Women’s Friendship Delegation to China in 1973.
Mar. 31: “Chinese Espresso: A Story of Global China in Italy’s Local Coffee Bars.” Brandeis University Chinese Studies researcher Grazia Deng discusses how Chinese migrant entrepreneurs are increasingly investing in Italian coffeeshops.
Noon–1 p.m., Weiser Hall, 10th fl., 500 Church. Livestream available. Free. (734) 764–6308.
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.), 1830 Washtenaw Ave. $9 per person. If you plan to come without a partner, email [email protected].
Carillon Concert Series: U-M School of Music
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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.
“The Efficacy of Using Singing as a Learning Tool in Foreign Language Acquisition”: U-M Center for Korean Studies
Connect & Create Speaker Series: BrightWorks Coworking
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Let’s be honest — “return to the office” looks different for everyone.
Some teams are fully back. Others are hybrid. Some are still figuring it out as they go. What most people agree on, though, is this: no one wants to spend time in a space that feels uncomfortable, outdated, or designed for how work used to be.
That’s why we’re keeping the conversation going in our Connect & Create speaker series with architect, Caleb Marquard.
Caleb has spent more than 15 years designing workplaces across industries, and he’ll share practical ways offices can feel more welcoming, more flexible, and more human — without needing a full renovation or a massive budget. This session is about small shifts, smart design choices, and thinking differently about how people actually use space day-to-day.
What you’ll take away:
Practical design strategies to make offices feel inviting – not obligatory
How physical space impacts employee experience, culture, and connection
Ideas you can apply whether you’re redesigning an office or simply rethinking how space is used
Come learn, connect, and get inspired. This session is free, but space is limited. RSVP now to reserve your spot!
3027 Miller Road ,Ann Arbor. https://brightworkscoworking.com/remote-work-to-reconnect-workspaces/ Free. [email protected] https://brightworkscoworking.com/remote-work-to-reconnect-workspaces/U-M Baseball
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Game vs. WMU. Season opener. Free. This month’s home schedule also includes single games vs. Toledo (Mar. 17, 4 p.m., free), MSU (Mar. 18, 4 p.m.), & Oakland (Mar. 24, 4 p.m., free), as well as a 3-game series vs. Nebraska (Mar. 20, 4 p.m.; Mar. 21, 2 p.m.; & Mar. 22, 1 p.m.). 4 p.m. Ray Fisher Stadium, 1114 S. State. Tickets $8–$10 at mgoblue.com/tickets and at the gate. (734) 764–0247.
“How Ford Transformed Religion in America”: U-M Frankel Center for Judaic Studies
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University of Wisconsin demography professor Kati Curtis discusses how Henry Ford used his influence to promulgate his Christian ideology and anti-Semetic beliefs. 5–6:30 p.m., 2022 South Thayer Bldg., 202 S. Thayer. Preregistration required at tinyurl.com/um-judaic-3-24-26. Free. (734) 763–9047.
“Block Printing Workshop”: Ann Arbor District Library
Women’s Bird Walk: Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation Environmental Education
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Let's make new friends and meet new birds! We'll look for waterfowls, raptors, and spring migrants. Be prepared for a two mile hike on a dirt trail. Wear sturdy shoes. Bring water and warm clothes. Binoculars provided. 5:30-6:30pm at Dolph Nature Area. Meet at the Dolph Nature Area parking lot off of Wagner Rd. Questions? email [email protected] Registration link: https://secure.rec1.com/MI/city-of-ann-arbor/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTQxODc0NTg=
“Collage and Chill”: Dzanc House
“Resonant Soundscapes: Scoring Global Silent Film”: Ann Arbor District Library
“Stitched Postcards”: Ann Arbor District Library
Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company (AARC)
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Every Mon., Tues., Thurs., & Sat. (different AARC locations). Runners of all abilities invited to join a 5K mapped route (Mon. & Thurs.), an interval-based training run (Tues.), or either a beginner or advanced group run (Sat.). 6 p.m. (Mon.), Corner Brewery, 720 Norris, Ypsi; 6 p.m. (Tues.) & 7 a.m. (Sat.), AARC Traver Village, 2621 Plymouth; and 6 p.m. (Thurs.), AARC Colonnade, 901 W. Eisenhower. Free. annarborrunningcompany.com.
“Tour de Dirt”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
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Every Tues. 20- to 35-mile ride along Chelsea-area dirt roads. See aabts.org for weather cancellations or delays. 6:15 p.m., meet at Aberdeen Bike, 1101 Main, Chelsea. Free. For each week’s route, email [email protected].
“Boys Behind Glass”: Literati Bookstore
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U-M poetry professor Jennifer Sperry Steinorth reads from and discusses her new collection, featuring images by visual artist Jenny Walton, that explores contemporary masculinity through the lens of matchmaking, pop culture, and the female gaze. 6:30 p.m., 124 E. Washington. Free. (734) 585–5567.
“The First Hymn”: 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, Saline).
Mar. 24 & 26: “The First Hymn” (Mark Hadley, 2025). Religious documentary that follows Christian rockers Chris Tomlin & Ben Fielding as they recreate a recently discovered early Christian hymn as a modern worship song. 6:30 p.m. (Ann Arbor 20 only).
Book Talk: Life and Death of the American Worker by Alice Driver: Food Literacy for All
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Talk description:
Alice Driver is a James Beard Award-winning investigative journalist from the Ozark Mountains in Arkansas. She is the author of Life and Death of the American Worker: The Immigrants Taking on America's Largest Meatpacking Company (One Signal Publishers, 2024). In 2024, the book won the Lukas Work-in-Progress Prize from Columbia Journalism School and the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard. In 2025, the book made the shortlist for the Brooklyn Library Prize alongside books by Pulitzer Prize-winner Mosab Abu Toha and Windham Campbell Prize-winner Alexis Pauline Gumbs. In 2025, Driver attended The Rockefeller Foundation's Bellagio Center Residency, whose former residents include Maya Angelou and Ruth Bader Ginsburg. In her work and writing, Driver focuses on the American food system, immigration, and unjust labor practices.
Speaker biography:
In the spirit of investigative journalism by Patrick Radden Keefe, Matthew Desmond and Beth Macy, Alice Driver will discuss the toxic labor practices at the largest meatpacking company in America, Tyson Foods. Driver will pull back the curtain, taking you into the secretive world of meat and poultry processing facilities. She will share stories from workers and even the industrial recipe for chicken nuggets.
Book Talk Facilitator:
Dr. Allan Hruska (Lecturer in Sustainability and Development at the University of Michigan School for Environment & Sustainability)
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.): “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.
Opening Night Party: Ann Arbor Film Festival
“The Pace of Plant Life: How Life History Impacts the Evolution of Seed Plants”: Michigan Botanical Society
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U-M ecology professor Stephen A. Smith, associate curator of the U-M Herbarium, discusses how differences in the pace of life cycles in plants impact evolution on a global scale. Q&A. 7 p.m., U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens, auditorium, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free; metered parking. michiganbotanicalsociety.org/huron-valley-chapter. (734) 718–6114.
Huron Valley Harmonizers Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society
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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], tinyurl.com/hvharmonizers.
Shape Note Singing: Ypsi Shape Note Group
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Mar. 10 & 24. All invited to join an afternoon of shape note, or sacred harp, singing, an early American form of hymn singing that uses musical notation with distinct shapes to make learning easier. Loaner songbooks available. No experience required. 7–9 p.m., Riverside Arts Center, Off Center bldg., 76 N. Huron St., Ypsi. Free. riversidearts.org/shape-note-singing-ypsilanti.
Tuesday English Country Dance: Ann Arbor Community of Traditional Music and Dance
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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.
Voices in Harmony
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Every Tues., except Mar. 3. Women singers invited to join a rehearsal of this local 40-member a cappella barbershop harmony chorus. 7–9:30 p.m., UAW Local 898, 8975 Textile, Ypsi. Free to visitors (dues for those who join). (734) 765–3611, [email protected].
“Comedy Gauntlet”: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
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Every Tues. Ninety-second sets by 16 area stand-up comics, advancing tournament-style until a winner is decided. On Mar. 3, the event is a Character Gauntlet, where the comics present unique characters. 8–9 p.m., 2350 W. Liberty. $15 in advance at heardotsay.com/events and $18 (if available) at the door. [email protected].
“Comedy Gauntlet”: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
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Every Tues., except Mar. 3. Ninety-second sets by 16 area stand-up comics, advancing tournament-style until a winner is decided. 8–9 p.m., 2350 W. Liberty. $10 in advance at heardotsay.com/events and $15 (if available) at the door. [email protected].
“Films in Competition 1”: 64th Annual Ann Arbor Film Festival
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Mar. 24–29. The oldest and one of the most prestigious avant-garde film festivals in North America, showcasing a wide range of new experimental and independent films, highlights both Ukrainian and LGBTQ+ filmmakers this year. Tickets: $15 per screening; $70–$100 for weekend passes; $105–$185 for passes for the entire festival, including the opening night party & all film screenings. Online and combo online/in-person passes also available. Discounts for members, seniors, and students. Early bird discounts for tickets purchased by Feb. 28. All screenings at the Michigan Theater unless otherwise noted. All tickets and passes available both at the AAFF desk inside the Michigan Theater and online at aafilmfest.org.
Mar. 24:
“Films in Competition 1.” The festival begins with this first of 12 screenings of a mix of experimental, narrative, and animated short films on an array of themes from 1964 motorcycling footage filmed by Les Blank to new computer animation by Larry Cuba. 8:15 p.m.