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Events in January 2026
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January 26, 2026
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Weekly Rehearsal: Washtenaw Women’s Community Chorus (formerly Women’s Chamber Chorus)
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2026 rehearsals begin. All invited to join this independent 30-member local women’s chorus to sing an eclectic program, including classical, folk, Broadway, pop, and jazz. Ben Gaughran directs; Joshua Marzan accompanies. 9:30–11:30 a.m., First Presbyterian Church, rear ground level, 1432 Washtenaw Ave. Free to visitors ($175 per semester for those who join). [email protected].
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Ford Library Blood Drive: Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
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Every day, blood donors help patients of all ages: accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients, and those battling cancer. In fact, every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Join us to help save lives.
1000 Beal Ave. ,Ann Arbor. Free. [email protected] https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?order=DATE&range=10&zipSponsor=48109 (734)205-0569.Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
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U-M Center for Europe and Eurasia Lecture Series
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Jan. 8 & 26 (different times). Talks by U-M & visiting scholars.
Jan. 8: U-M history grad student Danielle Leavitt on “Ukraine’s War in Seven Lives: Writing a People-Centered History of the Present.”
Jan. 26: American University in Kosovo information professor Driart Elshani on “AI for National and International Security: Opportunities Without Losing Control.”
5 p.m. (Jan. 8) & 4 p.m. (Jan. 26), 555 Weiser Hall, 500 Church. Free. (734) 764–0351.
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“Freedom Flotilla Coalition” Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies MLK Day Lecture
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Detroit-born lawyer and Palestinian activist Huwaida Arraf discusses her work with the grassroots international movement that coordinates civilian-led aid missions by sea to break Israel’s blockade of the Gaza Strip. 4:30–6:30 p.m., 1010 Weiser Hall, 500 Church. Free. (734) 615–8482.
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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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“Consent: A Memoir”: Literati Book Club
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All invited to join a discussion of novelist Jill Ciment’s 2025 account of her decades-long marriage to a 47-year-old man she met when she was 17. 6:30 p.m., Literati, 124 E. Washington. Tickets $5 (can be redeemed for store credit) in advance only at literatibookstore.com. (734) 585–5567.
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“Emerging Writers Workshop: Developing Your Story Idea”: Ann Arbor District Library
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Local editor Alex Kourvo and young adult novelist Bethany Neal discuss how to expand a story idea into a full novel by adding a hook, compelling characters, and high stakes. Also, Kourvo and Neal host an open house for writers to connect with one another and/or work on their projects at 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 26. 6:30–7:45 p.m., AADL Westgate. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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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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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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“Every Step She Takes”: Booksweet Bookshop Romance Book Club
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All invited to discuss Alison Cochrun’s 2025 sapphic romance about a pair of women on a European adventure. 7–8 p.m., Booksweet, Courtyard Shops, 1729 Plymouth Rd. Free. Preregistration requested at shopbooksweet.com.
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Tartan and Thistle Scottish Country Dancers
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Every Mon. 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.
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Comedy Show: The Blind Pig
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Every Mon. Performances from up to 15 aspiring stand-up comics from around the state. Local comics emcee. Age 21 & up only. Free candy. 8–9:30 p.m., Blind Pig, 208 S. First St. Free. (734) 996–8555.
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