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January 17, 2026
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Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company (AARC)
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Every Thurs., Sat., Mon., & Tues. (different AARC locations). Runners of all abilities invited to join a 5K mapped route (Thurs. & Mon.), either a beginner or advanced group run (Sat.), or an interval-based training run (Tues.). 6 p.m. (Thurs.), AARC Colonnade, 901 W. Eisenhower; 7 a.m. (Sat.) & 6 p.m. (Tues.), AARC Downtown, 209 S. Ashley; and 6 p.m. (Mon.), Corner Brewery, 720 Norris, Ypsi. Free. annarborrunningcompany.com.
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Annual Winter Stonefly Search: Huron River Watershed Council
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All invited to join one of 2 sessions that are part of a watershed-wide hunt, with experienced researchers, for these elusive river insects, which are active only in winter when fish are sluggish. Because they are sensitive to changes in water quality, their health reflects the health of the river. Dress for the weather. Kids must be with an adult. 9 a.m.–2 p.m. & 10:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m., meet at HRWC, 117 N. First St., ste. 100. Free, preregistration required at hrwc.org/volunteer/stonefly. (734) 769–5123, [email protected].
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parkrun USA
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Every Sat. All invited to join a timed but noncompetitive 5K run/walk. In the winter, course adjustments for the best footing may move the run to Lillie Park North or Hanselman Dr. Check facebook.com/lillieparkrun for the final location. 9 a.m., Lillie Park South at the northeast corner of the soccer fields, 4365 Platt. Free, but first-timers are requested to preregister at parkrun.us/register and arrive at 8:45 a.m. [email protected], parkrun.us/lillie.
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“Morning Music @9:29”: Northside Community Church
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Jan. 3 & 17. Local pianist-organist Kathryn Goodson is joined by U-M music students in performances of classical music programs TBA. On the 17th, selections pay tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. Coffee & refreshments. 9:29 a.m., NCC, 929 Barton Dr. Free. [email protected].
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“Pop-Up Makerspace: Mini Marble Mazes”: Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
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Jan. 17 & 18. All invited to drop in and create a marble maze. 10 a.m.–noon & 2–4 p.m., AAHOM, 220 E. Ann. $16 museum admission (babies under 2, free). (734) 995–9439, discoverscienceandnature.org/aahom.
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Dexter Ice Fest: Dexter Chamber of Commerce
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Professional ice carvers use chainsaws and other tools to make ice sculptures. Also, a cookie-making station, ice skating demos, and a cocoa crawl, with area businesses offering free samples as long as they last. 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Main St. & Monument Park, Downtown Dexter. Free. dexterchamber.org.
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Annual Winter Stonefly Search: Huron River Watershed Council
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All invited to join one of 2 sessions that are part of a watershed-wide hunt, with experienced researchers, for these elusive river insects, which are active only in winter when fish are sluggish. Because they are sensitive to changes in water quality, their health reflects the health of the river. Dress for the weather. Kids must be with an adult. 9 a.m.–2 p.m. & 10:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m., meet at HRWC, 117 N. First St., ste. 100. Free, preregistration required at hrwc.org/volunteer/stonefly. (734) 769–5123, [email protected].
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Chime Concert: Kerrytown Market & Shops
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Every Fri., Sat., & Wed. All invited to play one of 200 songs, with melodies transcribed in numbers, on the 17-bell chime’s numbered keys. Ambitious players can add chords. Kids welcome. Noon–12:30 p.m. (Fri. & Wed.) & 10:30–11 a.m. (Sat.). Kerrytown Market. Free. [email protected].
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“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
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Every Tues.–Sun., except Jan. 1. All age 6 & up invited into the museum’s Nature Lab and Micro Worlds Lab to use scientific tools and museum specimens to answer questions and solve problems. 11 a.m.–3 p.m., U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478, ummnh.org.
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“The Most Powerful Tech Event in the World”: MacTechnics
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In-person gathering to share details about some of the new tech announced at the Consumer Electronics Show Jan. 6–9 in Las Vegas. 11 a.m., NEW Center, 1100 N. Main St. Also via livestream. For door code or URL, email [email protected]. Free. mactechnics.org.
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“Adult Open Hours & Creature Encounters”: The Creature Conservancy
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Fri., Jan. 2 & 16 and every Sat. & Sun. During the Friday Adult Open Hours (age 18+ only), conservancy staffers show off some representatives of at-risk species, including an axolotl, a wood turtle, a clouded leopard, and a blue-throated macaw at 7:30 p.m. On Sat. and Sun., the first three animals are presented at 1 & 4 p.m., and an animal keeper talks about the blue-throated macaw at 2 & 3 p.m. All tickets include a chance to see the conservancy’s other animals. 7–9 p.m. (Fri.) & noon–5 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.), CC, 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.
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Critter House Open Hours: Leslie Science & Nature Center
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Every Sat. & Sun. A chance to view LSNC birds of prey and its Critter House animals, which include frogs, turtles, snakes, and other species native to Michigan. Noon–3 p.m., LSNC, 1831 Traver. $5 suggested donation. (734) 997–1553, lesliesnc.org.
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“How to Become a Fossil”: U-M Museum of Natural History Discovery Demos
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Every Sat. & Sun. Hands-on 20-minute family-oriented demo for age 5 & up about how fossils form and what they can tell us about ancient animals’ behaviors and diet. 12:30 & 2:30 p.m., U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478, ummnh.org.
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“Strategies for Surviving Today’s Political Climate”: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program African American Services Council Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
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Panel discussion. Refreshments. 1–3:30 p.m., Bethel AME Church, 900 John A. Woods Dr. Free. Preregistration required at tinyurl.com/umturner2026mlk. (734) 998-9354, [email protected].
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“The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers”: Fathom Entertainment
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(734) 973–8424 (Ann Arbor 20), (734) 316–5500 (Emagine). Tickets $12.50 (except as noted) in advance at fathomentertainment.com/events and at the door. Ann Arbor 20 (4100 Carpenter, Ypsi.) & Emagine (1335 E. Michigan Ave., Saline), various times.
Jan. 17 & 24: “The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers” (Peter Jackson, 2002). Extended version of this fantasy sequel in which hobbit Frodo Baggins and his loyal companion Sam continue their quest, aided by the treacherous Gollum. 1 p.m.
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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, including Expedition Reef (noon), which reveals the secrets of coral reefs, the Earth’s most vibrant and endangered marine ecosystems; The Sky Tonight (1 & 3 p.m.), an exploration of 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.), an exploration of the iconic dinosaur’s scientific and cinematic history that contains scenes of dinosaur violence. Noon, 1, 2, & 3 p.m., U-M MNH, 1105 North University. $8 at the gift shop. Limited capacity. (734) 764–0480, ummnh.org.
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Museum Highlight Tours: U-M Museum of Natural History
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Every Sat. 30-minute tour of the museum’s exhibits and galleries, as well as an introduction to some current U-M Biological Sciences research projects. 1:30 p.m., U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Free. Limited capacity. Sign up at the welcome desk. (734) 764–0478.
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“Pop-Up Makerspace: Mini Marble Mazes”: Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
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Jan. 17 & 18. All invited to drop in and create a marble maze. 10 a.m.–noon & 2–4 p.m., AAHOM, 220 E. Ann. $16 museum admission (babies under 2, free). (734) 995–9439, discoverscienceandnature.org/aahom.
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“This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing”: Spinning Dot Theatre
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Jan. 17 & 18. This company of local actors performs a family-friendly production of award-winning Australian playwright Finegan Kruckemeyer’s fairytale-like 2011 play that combines word, music, and movement to tell the heartfelt story of adventurous triplet girls. 2 p.m., Hear.Say Brewing + Theater, 2350 W. Liberty. Tickets $10 (youth, $5) in advance at heardotsay.com/events and at the door. [email protected].
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“Winter Tree Identification Walk”: Washtenaw Bird & Nature Alliance
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All invited to join club members Ed Trager and Matthew Spoor on a hike to learn to ID common Michigan trees. Wear appropriate footwear and dress for the weather. 2–4 p.m., Oakwoods Nature Area, 6185 Dunwoodie Rd. Free. washtenawbna.org.
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Drop-In Improv Games: Ypsi Improv
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Every Sat. All age 16 & up invited to learn about and participate in improv games in a fun, relaxed, and judgment-free setting. No experience necessary. 2–4 p.m., RAC, 76 N. Huron St., Ypsi. Tickets $8–$10 (spectators, free) in advance via PayPal or Venmo linked from meetup.com/ypsi-improv, and in cash at the door.
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Free Original Strength Resets Clinic: Michigan Budokan
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As a complement to our martial arts and meditation programs, and as an additional offering to the community through the Michigan Budokan, instruction in the Original Strength Resets™ movement restoration system is available at the Michigan Budokan/Huron Valley Aikikai to all who may be interested.
All human beings are designed to move, and our neuromuscular systems come "pre programmed" with specific instructions for how to do that. These instructions are rooted in our development as infants and originally got us from lying on the floor to rolling over, crawling, and ultimately walking upright and doing all the other things children and adults can naturally do.
Over time, due to many causes (e.g., general lack of movement, sedentary lifestyle, and even "over training" other specific movements), these original movement patterns can fall into disuse or degrade, compromising our ability to move and function as we had before. However, just as you can often fix an issue with a malfunctioning computer or cell phone by rebooting it, it is possible to "reset" your original "operating system" to restore these movement patterns to regain and enhance function. And, like rebooting a wonky computer, resetting your body in this way can often begin to resolve movement issues very quickly.
Original Strength Resets are a system of gentle and simple (but sometimes challenging!) movements that reactivate or reinforce our original neuromuscular movement patters to help us feel and move better than we may today. Resets are not a "workout" and can be adapted for anyone regardless of their current level of physical ability. Once the movements are learned, an entire Reset process (e.g., for daily or occasional use) can be completed in as little as 10 minutes, and the individual movements can be practiced in any combination or order at any time.
https://www.hv-aikido.com/ ,1904 Federal Blvd., Ann Arbor. Register at this link: https://www.mibudokan.org/event-details/original-strength-resets-clinic FREE. Rodger Park https://www.hv-aikido.com/osr 734-761-6012.Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
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U-M Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Saturday Sampler
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Jan. 10, 17, & 24. Docent-led tour exploring “Death and Ritual in Ancient Egypt” (Jan. 10), how the museum acquired its collection in “Where Did All This Stuff Come From?” (Jan. 17), and “Goddesses of the Kelsey” (Jan. 24). 2–3 p.m., Kelsey Museum, 434 S. State. Free. (734) 764–9304.
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“How to Become a Fossil”: U-M Museum of Natural History Discovery Demos
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Every Sat. & Sun. Hands-on 20-minute family-oriented demo for age 5 & up about how fossils form and what they can tell us about ancient animals’ behaviors and diet. 12:30 & 2:30 p.m., U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478, ummnh.org.
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Aristo Sham: Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra Recital
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This Juilliard-trained pianist, who in June became the first Hong Konger to win the prestigious Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, makes his Ann Arbor debut performing Brahms’ Schübler Chorales (or 6 Organ Chorale Preludes), based on Lutheran hymns; Bach’s deeply emotional Chaconne from Partita No. 2 in D minor; and variations on Chopin’s poignant Prelude in C minor, all arranged by Ferruccio Busoni. Also, the program includes six selections from Brahms’ expressive Klavierstücke, and Brahms’ dramatic, symphonically inspired Piano Sonata No. 1 in C major. A former child piano prodigy, Sham’s playing “combines clarity, elegance, and abundant technique,” according to the New York Times. 3 p.m., Rackham Auditorium. Tickets $37–$48 (students, $18–$23) in advance at a2so.com & the A2SO office (35 Research Dr., ste. 100), and (if available) at the door. (734) 994–4801.
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Out Loud Chorus: Ann Arbor District Library
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Dusty Francis directs this chorus for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people and their friends in a family-friendly program of songs TBA. 3–4 p.m., AADL Downtown 4th fl. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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Pittsfield Open Band: Ann Arbor Community for Traditional Music and Dance
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Jan. 3 & 17. Jam session open to all musicians interested in working on jigs, reels, and waltzes to have fun, learn tunes, and develop contra dance music skills. All instruments welcome. Bring the Ruffwater Fakebook, the Portland Collection, and the Waltz Books if you have them. 3–5 p.m., Pittsfield Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. Free. (734) 709–8748.
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“Treasures of the Late Period”: Fischer Duo (Kerrytown Concert House)
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This husband-and-wife duo of cellist Norman Fischer and pianist Jeanne Kierman Fisher perform a program of composers’ later works, including Beethoven’s deep, experimental Cello Sonata No. 5 in D Major, along with George Rochberg’s moving 1994 Sonata-Aria, and local composer William Bolcom’s 2020 Cello Sonata no. 2, which blends modernism and jazz with classical structure and lyricism. The Fischers have been playing together for over 50 years and have recorded 18 albums together, ranging from Brahms to Liszt to modern American composers. Sparkling wine and light hors d’oeuvres follow. 4–6 p.m., KCH, 415 N. Fourth Ave. Livestream also available. Tickets $55–$90 (students, $40–$70) in advance at kerrytownconcerthouse.com and (if available) at the door. (734) 769–2999.
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Magic: The Gathering: Sylvan Factory
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Every Mon.–Wed., Fri., & Sat. All invited to play both casual and tournament forms of the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering (MTG).
Mon. (6:30 p.m.): “Just Another Modern Monday.” Three rounds using powerful cards, for experienced players, with prizes. $10.
Tues. (6:30 p.m.): “MTG Pauper.” A fun and fast format for all skill levels, three rounds. $5.
Wed. & Sat. (5 p.m.): “Casual Commander Night.” A drop-in session of the most popular form of the game. Free.
Wed. (6:30 p.m.): “MTG Standard Showdown.” Three rounds, with competitive tournament rules, prizes of store credit. $10.
Fri. (6:30 p.m.): “Friday Night Magic.” Cost and format vary.
Various times, Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium. Various costs. (734) 929–5877, sylvanfactory.com.
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"Anti-Billionaires' Ball": Michiganders for Money Out of Politics,Voters Not Politicians, & Clean Water Action
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Join like-minded community members who value a political system more responsive to regular voters than people and corporations with millions of dollars to spend.
Help energize the Michiganders for Money out of Politics (MMOP) ballot proposal and get it over the finish line and onto our November 2026 ballots!
Organized by Clean Water Action, Voters Not Politicians, and Michiganders for Money Out of Politics.
Light refreshments. Entertainment TBA.
First UU Congregation of Ann Arbor, 4001 Ann Arbor Saline Rd ,Ann Arbor, MI. Register at: https://www.mobilize.us/mmop/event/878748/ No entry fee. Donations appreciated (electronic donations preferred). [email protected] https://www.mobilize.us/mmop/event/878748/ 810-844-1097.Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
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Comedy Mystery Dinner Show: The Dinner Detective Ann Arbor
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Jan. 10 & 17. Dinner served while actors masquerading as fellow diners enact a comical murder mystery in which audience members may find themselves prime suspects. 6:30–9 p.m., Ann Arbor Marriott, 1275 S. Huron St., Ypsi. $70 includes gratuity. Preregistration required at thedinnerdetective.com. (866) 496–0535.
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“12 Angry Jurors”: Greenhills Upper School Play
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Jan. 15–17. Gary Lehman directs Greenhills High School students in a 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., Greenhills School Campbell Center for Performing Arts, 850 Greenhills Dr. Free. (734) 769–4010, greenhillsschool.org.
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“Arab Xpressions 2026”: U-M Arab Student Association
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This annual variety showcase features dabke, a traditional Middle Eastern dance performed by the student troupe Arabesque, along with student poetry, singing, and musical performances. 7 p.m., Michigan Theater. Tickets $21 in advance at marquee-arts.org/live-events and at the door.
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“Art & Animals: Cookie Decorating”: The Creature Conservancy
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Conservancy staffers show off and discuss Jill, a muntjac deer. Followed by a hands-on cookie decorating led by local artist Bethany Bruni using images of Jill. Supplies provided, and you can take the cookies home. BYO snacks and nonalcoholic drinks. Adults only. 7–10 p.m., CC, 4950 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. Tickets $40 each. Preregistration required at thecreatureconservancy.org.
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“Drummunity!”
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Local drummer & drum teacher Lori Fithian leads a drum circle. Instruments provided, or bring your own. Kids welcome. Preceded at 6:45 p.m. by a brief drum lesson. 7 p.m., Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth, 704 Airport Blvd. Free. (734) 426–7818.
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“FutureStars 2026”: Pioneer High School Theatre Guild
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One-night-only version of this very popular vocal competition showcasing the talents of AAPS students, with judges and audience response determining the winners. Also, performances by the Rising Stars freshman & sophomore choir. 7 p.m., PHS Schreiber Auditorium, 601 W. Stadium. Tickets $20 (students & seniors, $15) in advance at ptguild.org & at the door. (734) 994–2191.
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"Thresholds: Heaven and Earth in Little Space": Serafina Ensemble.
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This Detroit-area all-female vocal quartet performs a program of peaceful and contemplative works by women composers from the 12th-century to the present day. 7 p.m., Westside United Methodist Church, 900 S. Seventh. $25 at the door only. For pay-what-you-can tickets contact [email protected].
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Ahmed Bharoocha: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
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Jan. 15–17. Playfully absurd California-born “half Irish Catholic, half Pakistani-Indian-Burmese Muslim” comic with a goofy, high-energy style punctuated with cutting social commentary. Opening act TBA. 7:15 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 9:45 p.m. (Sat.), 212 S. Fourth Ave. $20 (Thurs., $15) at aacomedy.com and (if available) at the door. (734) 996–9080.
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“A Red, Red Rose: Celebrating Robert Burns”: Les Délices (Academy of Early Music)
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This adventurous Cleveland-based early-music ensemble celebrates Scottish bard Robert Burns with a new program featuring tenor James Reese, a noted interpreter of Baroque music, performing eighteenth-century ballads composed and collected by Burns, including such beloved tunes as “A Red, Red Rose” and “Comin’ Thro’ the Rye.” Les Délices (The Delights) has been dubbed “an early music group with an avant-garde appetite” by the New York Times. Founded in 2009 by baroque oboist Debra Nagy, the ensemble includes baroque violinist Shelby Yamin, baroque cellist Rebecca Landell, and lutist Adam Cockerham. Preceded at 6:45 p.m. by a talk. 7:30 p.m., St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 306 N. Division. $35 (seniors, $30; students, $10) in advance at academyofearlymusic.org/events/lyracle & (if available) at the door. $5 increase after Jan. 10. (734) 228–4338.
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“Comedy Night”: Bløm Mead + Cider
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Stand-up comedy by Jacob Barr and other local comics. Usually sells out. 7:30–9 p.m. Bløm, 100 S. Fourth Ave. $10 (includes one 12 oz. pour of mead, cider, or nonalcoholic beverage) in advance at drinkblom.com/events and (if available) at the door. (734) 548–9729.
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“The Humans”: Ann Arbor Civic Theatre
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Jan. 9–11, 16–18. Cassie Mann directs local actors in Stephen Karam’s 2016 Tony-winning one-act play, described by the New York Times as “blisteringly funny, bruisingly sad and altogether wonderful,” about an uncomfortable family Thanksgiving dinner in a shabby basement apartment in New York City’s Chinatown. Recommended for mature audiences. 7:30 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Civic Theatre, 322 W. Ann. Tickets $20 (seniors, $17; students, $10) at a2ct.org and (if available) at the door. (734) 971-2228.
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3rd Saturday Contra Dance: Pittsfield Grange
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Maeve Devlin calls to music by Susie Lorand, Josh Burdick, and Brad Battey. Bring clean shoes for dancing. Beginners’ intro at 7 p.m. 7:30–10:30 p.m., Pittsfield Union Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. $10–$15 suggested donation (pay what you can). (734) 274–0773.
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Improv with Fustercluck & Friends: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
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Performance by an ensemble of 4 improvisers with over a century of combined experience. 7:30–8:30 p.m., HSBT, 2350 W. Liberty. $10 in advance at heardotsay.com/events, $12 (if available) at the door. $20 ($23 at door) includes the 8:30 Saturday Night Improv show (see 3 Sat. listing). [email protected].
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Martha Graham Dance Company: University Musical Society
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See 16 Friday. Tonight: Graham’s 1936 comment on the menace of fascism, Chronicle, set to music by Wallingford Riegger, and her study of the dark passion, Cave of the Heart, set to Samuel Barber’s Medea suite. Also, contemporary choreographer Hofesh Shechter’s 2022 Cave, set to music by musical duo Âme and Shechter. 7:30 p.m.
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Martha Graham Dance Company: University Musical Society
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Jan. 16–18. Founded in 1926 and arguably the world’s most renowned modern dance company, this troupe celebrates its 100th anniversary with 3 unique programs focusing on Graham classics, along with a few new works by contemporary choreographers. Each program uses sets by the Japanese American sculptor Isamu Noguchi, who partnered with Graham on over 20 works. Tonight: 3 works by Graham include her 1947 Night Journey, which explores the myth of Oedipus from the perspective of his mother and wife Jocasta, set to music by William Schuman; Immediate Tragedy, to music by Christopher Rountree; and Panorama, to music by Norman Lloyd. Also, a special commission TBA in honor of the company’s anniversary. On Jan. 15 (see listing), the authors of a new book of photography about the company sign books at Literati. From Jan. 16–Feb. 8 (see listing, Galleries), an exhibit of paintings inspired by Night Journey appears in the Power Center lobby. 7:30 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) and 2 p.m. (Sun.), Power Center. Tickets $46–$97 in advance ($15–$20, students) at ums.org & by phone, and (if available) at the door. (734) 764–2538.
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Annual Collage Concert: U-M Music School
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U-M music students perform an hour of nonstop music in a wide range of contrasting styles, showcasing their work from the previous semester's concerts. Classical, jazz, big band, vocal, and pop ensembles and soloists segue rapidly from one idiom to the next. One of the music school’s most popular events. 8 p.m., Hill Auditorium. Tickets $23–$40 (students with ID, $16), in advance at tickets.smtd.umich.edu and (if available) at the door. (734) 764–2538.
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Heywood Banks: The Ark
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Heywood Banks is the stage name of Howell native Stuart Mitchell, an animated veteran comedian known for his silly musical spoofs, goofy prop humor, and sight gags. Since adopting the nerdy, quietly psychotic Banks persona in the mid-80s, he rose from a regional favorite to a national star, and his annual shows at the Ark usually sell out in advance. 8 p.m., The Ark, 316 S. Main. Tickets $40 in advance at the theark.org, and $35 (if available) at the door. (734) 761–1451.
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Saturday Night Improv: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
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Every Sat. House team Destination Unknown improvises based on a scenario suggested by the audience. Two guest troupes open. 8:30–9:45 p.m., HSBT, 2350 W. Liberty. $15 in advance at heardotsay.com/events, $18 (if available) at the door. [email protected].
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Ahmed Bharoocha: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
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Jan. 15–17. Playfully absurd California-born “half Irish Catholic, half Pakistani-Indian-Burmese Muslim” comic with a goofy, high-energy style punctuated with cutting social commentary. Opening act TBA. 7:15 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 9:45 p.m. (Sat.), 212 S. Fourth Ave. $20 (Thurs., $15) at aacomedy.com and (if available) at the door. (734) 996–9080.
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