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May 4, 2026
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.
“A Legacy of Care Tour”: U-M Nursing History Society
Letterpress Open Lab: Ann Arbor District Library
“Monday Evening Migration at Matthaei”: Washtenaw Bird & Nature Alliance
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Every Mon., Apr. 13–May 25. All invited to join club member James Weir on a leisurely stroll through the well-maintained dirt paths of the Botanical Gardens to observe migrating warblers, thrushes, flycatchers, cuckoos, and other birds making their way north. Binoculars provided if needed. 6–8 p.m., 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free. washtenawbna.org.
Group Ride: Ann Arbor Velo Club
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Every Mon. Moderate-paced 20-mile ride to Dexter and back, often with a rest stop along the way. Riders must wear a helmet and bring water and supplies to fix a flat tire. 6 p.m. (nonmembers must come 10 minutes early to sign a club waiver), Barton Nature Area, 1010 W. Huron River Dr. Free. annarborveloclub.org.
Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company (AARC)
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Every Sat., Mon., & Thurs. (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 Traver Village (7 a.m. Sat.), 2621 Plymouth Rd.; Corner Brewery (6 p.m. Mon.), 720 Norris, Ypsi.; and AARC Colonnade (6 p.m. Thurs.), 901 W. Eisenhower. Free. annarborrunningcompany.com.
“Sapiro v. Ford”: 2026 Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival
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May 3–13. Screenings of films from around the world that address the Jewish experience. Various times, State Theatre except as noted. Each screening $12 in advance at jccannarbor.org/film-festival and at the door.
May 4: “Sapiro v. Ford” (Gaylen Ross & Michael Rose, 2025). Documentary about a young Jewish lawyer who sued Henry Ford for libel in the 1920s. 6:30 p.m.
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. (Wed. & Mon.), meet at the Kerrytown clock tower. Preregistration requested at meetup.com/a2runners. Free. [email protected].
“The Carhartt Company”: Chelsea Area Historical Society
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Talk by Dave Moore, official archivist of the 137-year-old Dearborn-based company. Attendees are asked to bring a favorite Carhartt garment and a story to go with it. 7 p.m., Chelsea Depot, 125 Jackson St., Chelsea. Suggested donation $10 at the door only (CAHS members, free). chelseahistory.org/events.
“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).
“Treetown Pub Sing”: Conor O’Neill’s
R. MacKenzie Lewis & Friends: Kerrytown Concert House
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Composer-pianist Lewis, an EMU musical theater lecturer, leads an ensemble of musicians in “May the Fourth Be With You,” a candlelit evening celebrating Star Wars Day with a performance of John Williams’ scores for the Star Wars saga as well as Holst’s The Planets and themes of TV shows and movies like Star Trek, The Jetsons, Interstellar, and more. With reed players Harry McComb and Alex Toth, cellist Jamie Gallupe, violinist Jan Sullins, French hornist Sam Sidorowicz, and bassist Joe Fee. 7:30 p.m., 415 N. Fourth Ave. $30–$40 (students, $20–$30) in advance online & (if available) at the door. (734) 769–2999, kerrytownconcerthouse.com.
Tartan and Thistle Scottish Country Dancers
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Every Mon., except May 25. Learn to dance jigs, reels, and strathspeys. All dances taught. Usually with live music by Susie Lorand, Josh Burdick, and friends. 7:30–9:30 p.m., Pittsfield Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. $10 suggested donation (first-timers free). (734) 474–7299, (734) 274–0773.