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Events in February 2026
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February 18, 2026
“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
“Nonalignment and Decolonial Imagination: Yugoslav Literary Encounters with the Global South”: U-M Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies
Chime Concert: Kerrytown Market & Shops
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Every Wed., Fri., & Sat. 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. (Wed. & Fri.) & 10:30–11 a.m. (Sat.). Kerrytown Market. Free. [email protected].
“Shaping Michigan’s Future: Environmental Regulation and Climate Progress”: AAUW-Ann Arbor
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MI Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy chief of staff Gillian Ream Gainsley discusses progress on clean energy, climate action, safe drinking water, and protecting our natural resources. 12:30 p.m., Ann Arbor City Club, 1830 Washtenaw. Free. (844) 973–6287, aauw-mi.aauw.net.
“Cinderella”: 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).
Feb. 14 & 18: “Cinderella.” Rebroadcast of a 2022 Metropolitan Opera production of Jules Massenet’s 1899 comic opera adapted from the classic fairy tale. This abridged 90-minute version, directed by Laurent Pelly, features an English translation. 1 p.m.
“Doubt: A Parable”: P.T.D. Productions
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Feb. 12–15 & 18–21. Local actors perform John Patrick Shanley’s award-winning 2006 drama, later adapted into a film, about a Mother Superior who must decide whether to trust her instincts when she suspects the school priest of having sexual relations with a student or to believe his claims of innocence. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun. & Wed.), Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. Huron St., Ypsi. Tickets $20 (students, seniors, & active military, $15) in advance at ptdproductions.com and at the door. (734) 483–7345.
“Poetry Between Us: An Intergenerational Event”: Neutral Zone/U-M Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)
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A chance for teens to discuss a featured poem, then write and share their own poetry. OLLI members and other older adults are invited to add insights and provide encouraging feedback (preregistration for adults required at bit.ly/poetrybetweenus). 2:30–4:30 p.m., Neutral Zone, 210 E. Washington. Teens, free; adults, $25; OLLI members, $15. (734) 764–8018.
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.): “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.” 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, SF, 2459 W. Stadium. Various costs. (734) 929–5877, sylvanfactory.com.
The Washtenaw Food Hub
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Every Wed. Food- and agriculture-related discussions & demos, with tastings.
Feb. 4: “Brew’d: Kombucha.” Ypsi brewer Rachel Kanaan demonstrates the basics of brewing and adding flavors to this fermented drink. Bring a pint jar if you’d like to purchase a starter kit for $8.
Feb. 11: “Make Your Own Valentine Bonbon.” Mindo Chocolate co-owner Barbara Wilson leads participants in making bonbons. $16 per box. Preregistration required at tinyurl.com/foodhub-mindo-2-11-26.
Feb. 18: “Brew’d: Mead Making, Pt. 3.” Rachel Kanaan and Mason Shipe demonstrate the basics of brewing honey wine. $5 at the door.
Feb. 25: “Drop Spinning with Natural Fibers.” Michigan Fibershed project member Mitch Fahrle shows how to use a drop spindle and spinning wheel.
5–6 p.m., WFH, 4175 Whitmore Lake Rd. Free, except as noted. thewashtenawfoodhub.com.
Ypsi Fine Arts Club: Riverside Arts Center
“Wonder Walks”: U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens
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Feb. 4, 15, & 18. One-hour to 90-minute nature walks led by Matthaei naturalists, sometimes preceded by a brief presentation or followed by cocoa and tea.
Feb. 4 (5 p.m.): “February Thaw.” Walk and learn about late winter animal survival strategies.
Feb. 15 (1 p.m.): “Desert Dreaming.” Learn about the remarkable group of plants called Alzoaceae, or “stone plants” which evolved in the desert to survive intense heat and drought.
Feb. 18 (5:30 p.m.): “Nature Nurtures.” An evening of self-care and creativity in the warmth and green spaces of the conservatory includes guided tours, watercolors, and easy crafts. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Dress for the weather. Arrival 15 minutes early recommended.
Various times, Matthaei lobby, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free; metered parking. mbgna.umich.edu/events, (734) 647–7600.
“Celebrating Blackness”: African American Cultural Historical Museum of Washtenaw County
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An evening of social activities that includes a storytime, a Phase 10 card tournament, a sensory tent (a calm space), and more. Also, a discussion about what “Blackness” means to individuals and to society. Refreshments. 6–8 p.m. Ypsilanti District Library, 229 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsi. Free. Preregistration required at aachm.org/event-details/celebrating-blackness.
“Conservation Stories: BirdSong Nature Preserve and Sibley Prairie”: Washtenaw Bird & Nature Alliance
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Jack Smiley, president of the Michigan Land Conservancy, discusses both the upcoming BirdSong Nature Preserve in Superior Township, and Sibley Prairie, located in southern Wayne County, which his organization is working to save from development. 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown. Free. washtenawbna.org.
“Pom-Pom Creations”: Ann Arbor District Library
The Zero Waste Movement: Past, Present & Future (Panel Discussion): Zero Waste Michigan
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This panel will explore the history of the zero waste movement, where it stands today, and the steps it will take to combat the waste crisis going forward. We'll delve into everything from early practices of reuse and resourcefulness, to zero waste in modern daily life and community movements.
Great Lakes North, Palmer Commons (3rd Floor), 100 Washtenaw Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 ,Ann Arbor. Free. [email protected] 5163611170.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].
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.): “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.” 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, SF, 2459 W. Stadium. Various costs. (734) 929–5877, sylvanfactory.com.
“Jimi Plays Monterey” & “Shake! Otis at Monterey”: Michigan Theater
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Film screenings every day. Tickets $10.50 unless otherwise noted (children under 12, students, seniors age 65 and older, & U.S. veterans, $8.50; Marquee Arts members, $8) in advance online (recommended) & at the door. For updated schedule, see marquee-arts.org/calendar.
Feb. 18: “Jimi Plays Monterey” & “Shake! Otis at Monterey” (D.A. Pennebaker, 1986). Documentary concert films of Jimi Hendrix and Otis Redding’s groundbreaking sets from the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival—Hendrix’s a firebomb of maniacal six-string pyrotechnics and Redding’s a seduction of the largely hippie crowd with one of his best, and last, performances. 7 p.m.
“Quakers: Who Are We?”: Ann Arbor Friends Meeting
Ann Arbor Bridge Club
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Feb. 4, 18, & 25. All invited to play friendly, competitive ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge. Arrive 20 minutes early if coming without a partner. Call before coming to check that the game is being held. 7–10:30 p.m., Walden Hills clubhouse, 2114 Pauline. (Park in marked spaces in the lot on the north side of Pauline.) $6 per person. (734) 945–6021.
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. 8 a.m. (Sun.) & 7 a.m. (Tues.), Dozer Coffee, 112 Jackson Plz.; and 7 p.m. (Wed.), Fleet Feet, 123 E. Liberty. Free. (734) 929–9022 (Sun. & Tues.) & (734) 769–5016 (Wed.). fleetfeetsemichigan.com.
Comedy Workshop Graduation Show: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
“Wednesday Night Swing”: Swing Ann Arbor
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Every Wed. Lindy Hop, East Coast swing, Charleston, and Balboa dancing to music spun by DJs. No partner needed. Wear comfortable low-grip shoes. Preceded at 6:30 p.m. by a free beginner lesson. 7:30–9:30 p.m., Michigan League Vandenberg Rm. $5 (free for members) at the door. swingannarbor.com/calendar.