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March 31, 2026
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. Dozer Coffee (8 a.m. Sun. & 7 a.m. Tues.), 112 Jackson Plz.; and Fleet Feet (7 p.m. Wed.), 123 E. Liberty. Free. (734) 929–9022 (Sun. & Tues.) & (734) 769–5016 (Wed.). fleetfeetsemichigan.com.
“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
Carillon Concert Series: U-M School of Music
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Every Mon.–Fri., except Mar. 2–6 (different locations). Performances by U-M carillon faculty and students. The carillons are open to visitors during the recitals; earplugs recommended. For a complete schedule see smtd.umich.edu/events. Noon, Burton Tower, 230 N. Ingalls & 1:20 p.m., Lurie Tower, 1230 Murfin. Free. (734) 764–0583.
Noon Lecture Series: U-M Center for Chinese Studies
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Mar. 17, 24, & 31. Talks by U-M scholars.
Mar. 17: “Globalizing Chinese Theatre: Chinese Dramatists and Transnational Media Ecologies.” Virginia Tech Chinese studies professor Sophia Tingting Zhao discusses her new book about how Chinese dramatists incorporated elements of Western theater between 1911 and 1949.
Mar. 24: “Transnational Feminist Mediation: The Other Half of the Sky (1975) and U.S.-China People’s Diplomacy.” SUNY Purchase College cinema studies professor Ling Zhang discusses a 1975 documentary about the first American Women’s Friendship Delegation to China in 1973.
Mar. 31: “Chinese Espresso: A Story of Global China in Italy’s Local Coffee Bars.” Brandeis University Chinese Studies researcher Grazia Deng discusses how Chinese migrant entrepreneurs are increasingly investing in Italian coffeeshops.
Noon–1 p.m., Weiser Hall, 10th fl., 500 Church. Livestream available. Free. (734) 764–6308.
Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor City Club
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Every Tues., Thurs., & Fri. All invited to play ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge (Tues. & Fri.) and a 499er game (Thurs.) for players with no more than 499 ACBL master points. 1–4 p.m. or so (arrive by 12:45 p.m.), 1830 Washtenaw Ave. $9 per person. If you plan to come without a partner, email [email protected].
Carillon Concert Series: U-M School of Music
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Every Mon.–Fri., except Mar. 2–6 (different locations). Performances by U-M carillon faculty and students. The carillons are open to visitors during the recitals; earplugs recommended. For a complete schedule see smtd.umich.edu/events. Noon, Burton Tower, 230 N. Ingalls & 1:20 p.m., Lurie Tower, 1230 Murfin. Free. (734) 764–0583.
“Research Showcase”: U-M Museum of Natural History
“Research Showcase”: U-M Museum of Natural History
U-M Softball
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Game vs. Washington. This season’s opener is the first in a 3-game series (Mar. 21, 2 p.m.; Mar. 22, 1 p.m.). This month’s home schedule includes another 3-game series vs. Purdue (Mar. 27, 5 p.m.; Mar. 28, 2 p.m.; Mar. 29, 1 p.m.) and a single game against Oakland (Mar. 31, 4 p.m.). 5 p.m., Alumni Field, 1114 S. State. Tickets $8–$20 at mgoblue.com/tickets & at the gate. (734) 764–0247.
Open Lab: Ann Arbor District Library
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Mar. 12, 17, 25, & 31. (different times). All invited to work on their own projects using the library’s tools, including silhouette cutting machines, die cutters, embossers, and button makers (Mar. 12), soldering equipment & electronic components (Mar. 17), sewing machines, silhouette vinyl cutters, & heat presses (Mar. 25), and 3D printers, laser engravers, & 3D pens (Mar. 31). 5–7:30 p.m. (Mar. 12, 26, & 31) & 11 a.m.–2 p.m. (Mar. 17), AADL Downtown, Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.
“The Milkman with Chuck Newman”: Jewish Community Center
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This event celebrates the life of Swedish immigrant Andrew Grahn, a milkman who helped many, including Chuck Newman’s family, living in poverty in rural Michigan during the Great Depression. Remarks by Newman and relatives of Grahn, along with a display of photographs, banners, and artifacts. 5:30-7 p.m., 2935 Birch Hollow. Free. jccannarbor.org.
“America at 250”: U-M Ford School of Public Policy
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Conversation between Smithsonian Institution secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III and Lynette Clemetson, director of the U-M Wallace House Center for Journalists, about the meaning of the country’s past and the challenges that lie ahead. 6–7 p.m., Rackham Auditorium. Free. fordschool.umich.edu/event.
“Climate Action for Renters: Breaking Barriers to Participation”: City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations
Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company (AARC)
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Every Mon., Tues., Thurs., & Sat. (different AARC locations). Runners of all abilities invited to join a 5K mapped route (Mon. & Thurs.), an interval-based training run (Tues.), or either a beginner or advanced group run (Sat.). 6 p.m. (Mon.), Corner Brewery, 720 Norris, Ypsi; 6 p.m. (Tues.) & 7 a.m. (Sat.), AARC Traver Village, 2621 Plymouth; and 6 p.m. (Thurs.), AARC Colonnade, 901 W. Eisenhower. Free. annarborrunningcompany.com.
“Tour de Dirt”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
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Every Tues. 20- to 35-mile ride along Chelsea-area dirt roads. See aabts.org for weather cancellations or delays. 6:15 p.m., meet at Aberdeen Bike, 1101 Main, Chelsea. Free. For each week’s route, email [email protected].
“The Meaning of Fear”: Literati Bookstore
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.): “Pauper.” A fun and fast format for all skill levels, three rounds. $5.
Wed. & Sat. (5 p.m.): “Commander.” A drop-in session of the most popular form of the game. Free.
Wed. (6:30 p.m.): “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, 2459 W. Stadium. Various costs. (734) 929–5877, sylvanfactory.com.
Solidarity Kitchens in Brazil: Fighting Hunger and Building Change: Food Literacy for All
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Talk description:
The talk will provide a general overview of the Homeless Workers Movement (MTST), the biggest urban social movement in Brazil, and its revolutionary Solidarity Kitchens. Within a broader analysis of Brazil's political and social context, we'll explore how, besides feeding thousands of people for free, these innovative social technologies serve as zones of community and movement organizing.
Speaker biography:
Pedro Ferraracio Charbel holds a Master’s in Sociology and a Bachelor’s in International Relations from the University of São Paulo. An active member of the Homeless Workers Movement (MTST) and the Socialism and Liberty Party (PSOL), he is deeply involved in social struggles in Brazil and globally. Currently, he is the chief editor of Jatobá, the social-environmental magazine from Lauro Campos and Marielle Franco's Foundation, and coordinates the “Enough Soy Alliance,” a coalition of civil society organizations and social movements fighting agribusiness monoculture expansion in Brazil. His debut film, "There is No Free Lunch", highlights the importance of MTST’s Solidarity Kitchens and has been showcased at major festivals in Brazil and Europe, earning several awards.
Transgender Day of Visibility 2026: Ann Arbor District Library
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Conversation with Detroit-based artist Bakpak Durden, a trans advocate whose oil paintings and large-scale murals depict subjects in transitional states with an emphasis on connecting to the surrounding communities. 6:30–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, lower level program rm. Free. (734) 327–4200.
“Pariah”: Michigan Theater
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Film screenings every Wed.–Sun. Tickets $10.50 unless otherwise noted (children under 12, students, seniors age 65 & older, & U.S. veterans, $8.50; MTF members, $8) in advance online (recommended) & at the door. (734) 668–8397. For updated schedule, see marquee-arts.org/calendar.
Mar. 31: “Pariah” (Dee Rees, 2011). Drama about a Black Brooklyn teenager embracing her identity as a lesbian. 7 p.m.
Huron Valley Harmonizers Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society
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Every Tues. Singers of all ages and genders invited to join rehearsals of this award-winning a cappella chorus. 7–8:45 p.m., First Unitarian Universalist Church, 4001 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. Free to visitors; call ahead or check website (dues for those who join). (734) 796–7467, [email protected], tinyurl.com/hvharmonizers.
Tuesday English Country Dance: Ann Arbor Community of Traditional Music and Dance
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Every Tues. Historical and traditional English dancing to live music. All dances taught and prompted; no complicated steps, and no partner or experience needed. Bring clean, flat, nonslip shoes and your own water bottle. First-timers asked to arrive at 6:45 p.m. 7–9:30 p.m., Concourse Hall, 4531 Concourse. Suggested donation: $8–$12 (students, $4; kids age 13 & under with caregiver, free). (734) 665–7704, aactmad.org/english-country.
Voices in Harmony
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Every Tues., except Mar. 3. Women singers invited to join a rehearsal of this local 40-member a cappella barbershop harmony chorus. 7–9:30 p.m., UAW Local 898, 8975 Textile, Ypsi. Free to visitors (dues for those who join). (734) 765–3611, [email protected].
“Comedy Gauntlet”: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
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Every Tues. Ninety-second sets by 16 area stand-up comics, advancing tournament-style until a winner is decided. On Mar. 3, the event is a Character Gauntlet, where the comics present unique characters. 8–9 p.m., 2350 W. Liberty. $15 in advance at heardotsay.com/events and $18 (if available) at the door. [email protected].
“Comedy Gauntlet”: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
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Every Tues., except Mar. 3. Ninety-second sets by 16 area stand-up comics, advancing tournament-style until a winner is decided. 8–9 p.m., 2350 W. Liberty. $10 in advance at heardotsay.com/events and $15 (if available) at the door. [email protected].
Contemporary Directions Ensemble: U-M Music School
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Jayce Ogren directs this music student ensemble in a program of works by acclaimed contemporary American composer Andrew Norman, including his unmetered yet rhythmic composition for solo cello For Ashley, his serene modernist architecture–inspired chamber piece Farnsworth: Four Portraits of a House, his adventurous string ensemble work Try, and The Companion Guide to Rome, a string trio inspired by different Roman churches. 8 p.m., U-M Moore Bldg., McIntosh Theatre, 1100 Baits. Free. (734) 764–0583.