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February 8, 2026
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“52nd Annual Winter Carnival”: Chelsea American Legion Post 31
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Feb. 6–8. Three days of cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and other winter fun (weather permitting) at Cavanaugh Lake. Also, a euchre tournament (Fri. 7 p.m.; age 18 & older only; $10; prizes), the popular competitive ice fishing derby (Sat. 7 a.m.–4 p.m. with awards at 5 p.m.; weather permitting; adults, $10; kids, $2), dancing (Sat. 8–11 p.m.) to live music by BoVine, and a kids carnival (Sun. noon). Food available. 4–11 p.m. (Fri.), 8 a.m.–11 p.m. (Sat.), & 8 a.m.–4 p.m. (Sun.), American Legion Hall, 1700 Ridge, Chelsea. Free admission. (734) 475–1964.
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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.
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“Superb Owl Sunday”: Leslie Science & Nature Center
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A celebration of owls featuring indoor and outdoor owl-related crafts and activities, live owl presentations, and interpretive stations. Dress for the weather. 10 a.m.–noon, LSNC, 1831 Traver. $5 (ages 2 & under, free). (734) 997–1553.
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Ann Arbor Fiber Arts Expo: Ann Arbor District Library
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A daylong series of talks, demos, and workshops on knitting, crocheting, weaving, spinning, and other fiber arts. Also, local vendors sell accessories, patterns, books, dyes, fibers of all sorts, and yarn. For full schedule, see aadl.org/aafax. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., AADL Downtown. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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Wild Women’s Imbolc Potluck: Pittsfield Township Parks & Recreation
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All who identify as women invited to join the celebration of this traditional Gaelic festival to mark the beginning of spring, the halfway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. Bring a dish to pass and a willingness to make new connections and share ideas and stories. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Pittsfield Township Community Center, 701 W. Ellsworth. $10 (residents, $7). recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov.
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Ypsi Flea Market
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Show and sale of vintage items ranging from the early 1930s to the 1990s, featuring clothing, jewelry, furniture, records, and more. Concessions. 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Ypsilanti Freighthouse, 100 Market Pl., Ypsi. Free admission & parking. [email protected], facebook.com/ypsifleaswap.
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Elemental Ecstatic Dance
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Every Sun. Dancers of all ages and abilities invited for free-form dancing to a variety of recorded music, from EDM to classical and ambient to world music. Wear loose clothes, barefoot or stocking feet. 10:45 a.m.–1 p.m. A2 Yoga, 2030 Commerce Blvd. $20 (age 11 and under, free) cash or Venmo (@andjru) at the door only. tinyurl.com/ecstatic-dance-a2.
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“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
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Every Tues.–Sun., & Mon. Feb. 16. 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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H.A.C. Ultimate
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Every Sun. All invited to a relaxed pick-up game of this spirited team sport played with a flying disc. Note: Overly competitive players are politely asked to leave. 11:15 a.m., Fuller Park, just west of the pool & parking lot (or occasionally across the street). Free. (734) 846–9418, [email protected].
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“Time Hoppers: The Silk Road”: 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. 7 & 8: “Time Hoppers: The Silk Road” (Flordeliza Dayrit, 2026). Animated adventure about a group of kids who stumble onto a time machine and are thrust into an adventure along the Silk Road. 11:30 a.m. (Cinemark) & 1 p.m. (Emagine).
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“Creature Encounters & Adult Open Hours”: The Creature Conservancy
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Every Sat. & Sun., and Fri., Feb. 6 & 20. On Sat. and Sun., conservancy staffers show off representatives of some social species who live in organized groups, including a kangaroo, a pancake tortoise, and an alpaca at 1 & 4 p.m., and an animal keeper shows a Patagonian mara, one of the largest rodents in the world, at 2 & 3 p.m. During the Friday Adult Open Hours (age 18+ only), conservancy staffers show off all four animals at 7:30 p.m. All tickets include a chance to see the conservancy’s other animals. Noon–5 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.) & 7–9 p.m. (Fri.), 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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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].
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Open Board Games: Sylvan Factory
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Every Sun. All invited to play one of a wide variety of board games in a casual, friendly atmosphere. Instruction provided. Also, on Feb. 1, game playtesting with Michigame Design Lab (2 p.m.), during which players are invited to try out new board and card games from local designers Bruce Bielawa & Joe Hopkins and provide feedback. Noon–6 p.m., SF, 2459 W. Stadium. Free. [email protected].
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U-M Museum of Natural History Planetarium & Dome Theater
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Every Fri.–Sun., & Mon. Feb. 16. Three different audiovisual planetarium shows suitable for all ages. Expedition Reef (noon) reveals the secrets of coral reefs, the Earth’s most vibrant and endangered marine ecosystems; The Sky Tonight (1 & 3 p.m.) explores 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.) describes the iconic dinosaur’s scientific and cinematic history (includes 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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“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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“Time Hoppers: The Silk Road”: 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. 7 & 8: “Time Hoppers: The Silk Road” (Flordeliza Dayrit, 2026). Animated adventure about a group of kids who stumble onto a time machine and are thrust into an adventure along the Silk Road. 11:30 a.m. (Cinemark) & 1 p.m. (Emagine).
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Shape Note Singing: Ann Arbor Sacred Harp
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All invited to join an afternoon of shape note, or sacred harp, singing, an early American form of communal hymn singing. Songbooks available, but singers are encouraged to bring their own. 1–4 p.m., the Ark, 316 S. Main. Free. (734) 478–3394, (734) 995–2519, [email protected].
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“Walking with Whales Tour”: U-M Museum of Natural History
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Every Sun. Thirty-minute tour that uses the museum’s specimens to tell the story of prehistoric whales and dolphins, who had 4 limbs and walked on land. 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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Cocktail Class: Vacation Cocktails: Tammy's Tastings
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Go on a vacation in your glass and get your passport stamped at several tropical ports as you make and taste cocktails from Jamaica, Brazil, Cuba and more! You’ll learn how to make the best versions of perennial favorites like the Margarita and Mojito as well as several other tropical delights.
The Last Word is closed during the class, so no food service is available. The class includes a combination of history and stories, technique instruction, and hands-on making of cocktails. Plus sampling, of course! Total consumption is equivalent to around 2 cocktails per person over the 2 hour class. Please anticipate working with other groups, sharing ingredients, and doing a mix of sitting or standing throughout the class.
301 W Huron Street ,Ann Arbor. https://www.tammystastings.com/upcoming-event/vacation-cocktails/ $59. [email protected]Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
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“A Tribute to Bob Seger”: The Encore Musical Theatre Company
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Feb. 5–8. An ensemble of local musicians performs songs written and originally performed by the Ann Arbor–bred roots rock legend known for his raspy voice and thrilling live shows. His hits include heartland rock anthems like “Night Moves,” “Old Time Rock & Roll,” “Still the Same,” and “Against the Wind,” which tell blue-collar stories and feature powerful vocals. 7 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Encore, 7714 Ann Arbor St., Dexter. Tickets $34–$56 in advance at theencoretheatre.org (with $4 fee) and (if available) at the door (no fee). (734) 268–6200.
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“Dare to Dream”: Saline Varsity Blues
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Feb. 6–8. A chorus of singers ages 7–18 perform this musical review of Disney music about a group of trainees on their first day as employees at a fictional Walt Disney Imagineering Studio. Featuring music from musicals like The Princess and the Frog, Coco, Encanto, and Frozen II, as well as old favorites like Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and Pinocchio. Geared toward grades K–5. 7 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) and 2 p.m. (Sun.), Liberty Auditorium, 7265 N. Ann Arbor St., Saline. Tickets $11 in advance at salinevarsityblues.com and at the door.
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“Hamlet”: Pioneer High School Theatre Guild
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Feb. 6–8. Quinn Strassel directs Pioneer students in Shakespeare’s masterful tragedy about the tormented Prince of Denmark, whose quest to avenge his father’s murder leads to the deaths of almost everyone close to him. The production sets the action in the present day, adds a student-written hip-hop number to the famous “play within a play,” and the title role is played by 5 actors of very different backgrounds who weave in and out of scenes throughout the show. 7 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), 2 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.), PHS Little Theatre, 601 W. Stadium. Tickets $20 (students & seniors, $15) in advance at a2ptguild.org and (if available) at the door. (734) 994-2120.
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“Into the Woods”: Huron Players
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Feb. 5–8. Huron High School students perform Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s acclaimed 1986 musical, a funny, postmodern mash-up of Brothers Grimm fairy tales. The tale, about the dangers of getting what you wish for, features a scheming witch, Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, Cinderella, Jack (of beanstalk fame), and Jack’s trusty cow, Milky White. 7 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Huron High School, Meyers Auditorium, 2727 Fuller. Tickets $15 (students, $10) in advance at thehuronplayers.ludus.com & at the door (cash, check, or Venmo). huronplayers.weebly.com.
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“Kayak”: Theatre Nova
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Every Fri.–Sun., Jan. 30–Feb. 22. Briana O’Neal directs Canadian playwright Jordan Hall’s 3-character comic drama about a doting suburban mother who recounts the chain of events that leaves her stranded in a kayak alone on a vast stretch of water. Her son’s penchant for peacemaking, his love for a woman who’s a preachy environmental activist, and the mother’s own bourgeois complacency all pave the way. 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), 3 p.m. (Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Theatre Nova, 410 W. Huron St. Tickets $32 (seniors, $27; students, $17) in advance at theatrenova.org & at the door. (734) 635–8450.
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“Light Up the Sky”: Skyline High School Theatre Program
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Feb. 6–8. Brodie Brockie directs Skyline students in Moss Hart’s 1948 backstage comic drama, set on the opening night of a new play. The larger-than-life director, cast, and playwright careen from jubilation to despair and back again as they wait for critics’ reviews. 7 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun.), SHS Theatre, 2552 N. Maple. Tickets $15 (students, $10) in advance at a2skylinetheatre.ludus.com and at the door. (734) 994–6515. [email protected].
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“The Great American Songbook: What Makes It Great? Stephen Sondheim Edition, Part 1”: Kerrytown Concert House
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U-M musical theater professor Tyler Driskill, a singer-pianist, and U-M musical theater professor emeritus Brent Wagner present a lecture-demo on Stephen Sondheim’s early career up to 1970, including his work on Gypsy, West Side Story, and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, when he collaborated with fellow composers including Leonard Bernstein and Richard Rodgers. The event includes performances by U-M musical theater students TBA. The next part of this program takes place Feb. 15 (see listing). 2 p.m., KCH, 415 N. Fourth Ave. Tickets $18 (students, $12; livestream, $12) in advance at kerrytownconcerthouse.com and at the door. (734) 769–2999.
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“University of Michigan Dance Company 2026”: U-M Dance Department
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Feb. 5–8. Dance majors and faculty perform in this annual showcase of contemporary dance featuring new works by NYC-based choreographer Maleek Washington, U-M dance professor Amy Chavasse, and U-M dance alums Catherine Coury & Sean McKnight. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.), 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Power Center. Tickets $20–$25 (students, $16) in advance at smtd.umich.edu/events and (if available) at the door. (734) 764–9537.
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Nicola Benedetti & Friends: University Musical Society
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Scottish violinist Benedetti, who also directs the Edinburgh International Festival, presents a program that combines romantic salon pieces, violin showstoppers, and Scottish folk tunes, with an ensemble that includes guitarist Plínio Fernandes, accordionist Hanzhi Wang, and cellist Adrian Daurov. Tonight’s performance features Ernest Bloch’s soulful “Prayer,” the first song in From Jewish Life; Manuel Ponce’s ineffably lovely melody “Estrellita;” and Pablo de Sarasate’s challenging Carmen Fantasy; as well as works by Peter Maxwell Davies, Clara Schumann, Ralph Vaughan Williams, and Paganini, along with new arrangements of traditional Scottish music. The Guardian UK reviewer called a November performance on this tour a “super-polished jam session, punctuated by friendly, unpolished chat from the stage.” Benedetti gives a lecture on music education on Feb. 5 (see listing). 2 p.m. Rackham Auditorium. $36–$58 (students $15–$20) in advance only at (734) 764–2538 and tickets.ums.org.
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Sunday Drop-In Tour: U-M Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
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Every Sun. Docent-led tours exploring interesting and thought-provoking artifacts in “My Favorite Things” (Feb. 1), ancient trade routes in “Connections in the Ancient Mediterranean” (Feb. 8), artworks that resemble famous paintings in “Everything Old Is New Again,” and “Daily Life in Ancient Rome” (Feb. 22). 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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Chamber Concerts: Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra
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Feb. 6, 7, & 8 (different locations). A small ensemble of A2SO musicians performs a program of string quartets TBA by Juan Crisóstomo Arriaga and Ludwig van Beethoven. With A2SO concertmaster Aaron Berofsky, violinist Kathryn Votapek, violist Anna Sykes, and cellist Sebastian Berofsky. Today: 3 p.m., First Presbyterian Church of Saline, 143 E. Michigan Ave., ste. 1552, Saline.
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U-M Women’s Basketball
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Game vs. Nebraska. The U-M also has home games this month against UCLA (Feb. 8, 3 p.m.), MSU (Feb. 15, 4 p.m.), & Maryland (Feb. 28, 2:30 p.m.). 7 p.m., Crisler Center. Tickets $8–$12 in advance at mgoblue.com and at the gate. (734) 764–0247.
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“Still Hope”: 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. 5–9: “Still Hope” (Richie Johns, 2026). Harrowing drama about a sex trafficking victim who reunites with her family and must reconcile all that she’s endured. 6:30 p.m. (Thurs., Fri., & Mon.) and 4 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.).
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“Chinese New Year Gala”: U-M Chinese Students and Scholars Association.
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Celebration of the Year of the Horse with live performances of traditional Chinese singing and dancing and modern performances by U-M student groups. 6-9 p.m., Michigan Theater. $14-$18 at marquee-arts.org/live-events.
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Funny Commercials & The Super Bowl: The Ann Arbor Social Club
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Everyone is very friendly and all are welcome. We will have a black and white table sign that says "MEETUP" so you know where to go, name tags and other stuff.
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Open Mic Night: Jewel Heart Buddhist Center
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All acoustic musicians, storytellers, poets, and spoken word artists invited. Sign-up starts at 5:30 p.m. Bring your own nonalcoholic beverages. Tea, coffee, and water available. 6–9 p.m., Jewel Heart, 1129 Oak Valley. Free. [email protected], jewelheart.org.
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Ballroom Dance Club at the U-M
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Every Sun. Ballroom dancing to recorded music, including foxtrots, waltzes, cha-chas, rumbas, tangos, swing, and more. No partner necessary. Preceded at 6 p.m. by beginning lessons and practice. 7–9 p.m., Michigan Union Ballroom. $5 ($10 includes lessons). (734) 763–6984.
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Improv Jam: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
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All invited to participate in short-form games or long-form improv. No experience required. Spectators welcome. 7:30–9:30 p.m., HSBT, 2350 W. Liberty. Pay what you want. [email protected], heardotsay.com/events.
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