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March 13, 2026

“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze”: Fathom Entertainment
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(734) 973–8424 (Cinemark), (734) 3165500 (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, Saline). 

Mar. 13–19: “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze” Michael Pressman, 1991). Live action adaptation of the adventure comics about 4 teenage anthropomorphic turtles who battle criminals and alien invaders from their home in the NYC sewers. Various times; see website.

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Craig Santos Perez: U-M English Department Zell Visiting Writers Series
10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Reading by this Guamanian poet and academic, a member of the Indigenous Chamorro people. His poetry focuses on themes of life in the Pacific Islands, their colonial history, the natural world, and Pacific Islander diasporas. Q&A. Also, tomorrow Santos Perez gives a free craft lecture titled “Elements of Ecopoetry” (10–11 a.m., Michigan Union, Anderson Rm.). 5:30–6:30 p.m., UMMA, Stern Auditorium, 525 S. State. Free. [email protected].

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“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Every Tues.–Sun., & Mon. Mar. 30. 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., 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478, ummnh.org.

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Carillon Concert Series: U-M School of Music
12:00 pm
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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.

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Chime Concert: Kerrytown Market & Shops
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
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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].

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U-M Museum of Natural History Planetarium & Dome Theater
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Every Fri.–Sun. Three different audiovisual planetarium shows suitable for all ages. Sea Monsters (noon) follows an intrepid dolichorhynchops (an extinct species of marine reptile) as she travels through the most dangerous oceans in history; 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., 1105 North University. $8 at the gift shop. Limited capacity. (734) 764–0480, ummnh.org.

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Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor City Club
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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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].

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Information Session & Interactive Workshop: Arts Healing Within & Across Communities
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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Information Session & Interactive Workshop: Arts Healing Within & Across Communities: U-M Arts Initiative; Drs. A. Ebreo & L. DeBetta
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What if art could help us heal — together?

Join us for an introduction to a new U-M Arts Initiative–funded project bringing performance, storytelling, and community dialogue together to address trauma and violence.

Join us to:
• Learn about the staged reading of Panther in the Sky
• Experience a short arts-based healing workshop (Migrating Toward Wholeness™)
• Get involved as an actor, researcher, historian, sponsor, or event collaborator

428 S. State Street ,Ann Arbor. Register here: https://forms.gle/hjKadn7Np378ihCF6 Free. [email protected] or [email protected]

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Carillon Concert Series: U-M School of Music
1:20 pm
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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.

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St. Paddy's Day Party
4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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🍀 St. Paddy’s Day Party – Friday at the Foxhole Biergarten 🍀
Kick off St. Paddy’s weekend with us Friday, March 13th from 4–10 PM at the Foxhole Biergarten at Revel Run! Enjoy festive drinks, Irish-inspired food, and live music in The Foxhole Biergarten.

Friday Night Party Details:
🍻 St. Paddy themed drink specials
🍴 Special St. Paddy food menu from Smokey Michigan Food Truck
🎶 Live Irish music by Whistle Pigs 7–10 PM
💵 $5 cover at the door (Friday only)

☘️ More St. Paddy’s Fun on Saturday — FREE to the Public!
🎉 Happy Hour 12–3 PM
🍴 Smokey Michigan Food Truck
🕵️ Kid-friendly scavenger hunt
🍻 St. Paddy drink specials

Celebrate Friday night with friends, then bring the whole family back Saturday for a full day of fun! 🍀🍻

The Foxhole Biergarten at Revel Run - 555 Dancer Rd ,Chelsea, Mi. At Door $5. [email protected] https://revelrun.com/upcoming-events-foxhole#portfolio 7346493010.

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U-M Clements Library Tour
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Hour-long docent-led tour of the Clements’s early American history collection highlighted by a student-curated exhibit, Revolutionary Paine, a collection of materials exploring the impact of Thomas Paine’s Common Sense. 4–5 p.m., 909 South University. Free; preregistration required at clements.umich.edu. (734) 649–3370.

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48th Annual Lenten Fish Fry: Old St. Patrick Church
4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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Every Fri., Feb. 20–Mar. 27. Inside dining or takeout orders include fried Alaskan pollock, salad bar, choice of potato or macaroni & cheese, and beverages. Desserts available for an extra charge. 4:30–7 p.m., Old St. Pat’s parish hall, 5671 Whitmore Lake Rd. $18 (seniors, $14; kids 5–12, $5; kids under 4, free). (734) 662–8141, stpatricka2.org.

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2026 Frog & Toad/Salamander Survey Kickoffs: Ann Arbor Natural Area Preservation
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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Mar. 7 & 13. All invited to learn how to help with the city’s upcoming annual survey of local salamander (Mar. 7, 1–3 p.m.) and frog & toad (Mar. 13, 5:30–7:30 p.m.) populations. Various times, Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. Free, preregistration required at tinyurl.com/a2-nap-spring-2025. [email protected].

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Intuitive Self Defense
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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This class teaches you how to amplify intuitive movements to defend yourself against bigger and stronger opponents. Instruction is aimed at helping you boost your confidence. Suitable for ages 18 and over and younger teens with a parent participating.

1904 Federal Blvd, MI 48103 ,Ann Arbor. Registration via the website encouraged. Free. [email protected] https://annarbormartialandhealingarts.com/ 7347700737.

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D&D Adventurers League: Sylvan Factory
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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Every Fri. All invited to play the current official campaign of the popular Dungeons & Dragons tabletop role-playing game, using 5th-edition rules. Kids under 13 must have adult accompaniment. 6–10 p.m., 2459 W. Stadium. $10. Space limited, preregistration strongly recommended at sylvanfactory.com/events. (734) 929–5877.

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Tea for Two: Argus Farm Stop
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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Young local piano–electric guitar duo plays an eclectic blend of jazz, classical, and folk. 6–7:30 p.m., 1200 Packard. Free; gratuities welcome. Food & drink for sale. argusfarmstop.com, (734) 997–5448.

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“Euchre Change a Life!”
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Every Fri. Five-game euchre tournament. Sign up with a partner, or get paired with one by the organizers. Prizes. Proceeds benefit Haitian children via Haitian Christian Outreach. 6:30–9 p.m., HOMES Campus, 112 Jackson Plz. $15 (HOMES members, $10). [email protected].

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“Friday Night AI: AI & Energy: Balancing Power and Sustainability”: U-M Artificial Intelligence Lab/Ann Arbor District Library
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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U-M AI Lab faculty discuss the issue of AI data center power usage, and how smaller models, hardware advances, and new design practices can make AI more sustainable. 6:30–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown. Free. (734) 327–4200, ai.engin.umich.edu/events/friday-night-ai.

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“Perfectly Paired: Beer & Cheese”: Zingerman’s Deli
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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Zingerman’s staff lead a tasting of 6 kinds of cheese paired with 3 different beers. 6:30–7:30 p.m., 422 Detroit St. $50 in advance at zingermansdeli.com and (if available) at the door. (734) 663–3400.

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“Promise/Threat”: Literati Bookstore
6:30 pm
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Flint poet Jonah Mixon-Webster reads from and discusses his new collection, a surreal and haunting portrait of growing up in modern America. 6:30 p.m., 124 E. Washington. Free. (734) 585–5567.

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Candlelight Concerts: Kalkaska String Quartet
6:30 pm
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Mar. 13 & 27. This Detroit-based ensemble presents 2 candlelight concerts each night. Tonight: “A Tribute to Coldplay and Imagine Dragons” features instrumental arrangements of music by these 2 early 21st-century rock bands. Age 8 & up. 6:30 & 8:45 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 1432 Washtenaw Ave. $32–$59 per show. Preregistration required at feverup.com/en/ann-arbor/candlelight.

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Magic: The Gathering: Sylvan Factory
6:30 pm
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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.

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U-M Women’s Gymnastics
6:45 pm
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Meet vs. Clemson. U–M also has a home meet this month against Oklahoma (Mar. 13, 6:45 p.m.). 6:45 p.m., Crisler Center. Tickets $8–$10 in advance at mgoblue.com/tickets and (if available) at the gate. (734) 764–0247.

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“A Musical Theatre Cabaret”: EMU Theatre Department
7:00 pm
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Mar. 13 & 14. R. MacKenzie Lewis & Phil Simmons direct EMU music and drama students in an evening of classic and modern musical theater selections TBA. 7 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sat.), EMU Sponberg Theatre, 124 Judy Sturgis Hill Bldg., 1030 E. Circle, Ypsi. Tickets $10 in advance at emich.ludus.com, and (if available) at the door. (734) 487–2282.

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“A Tribute to Taylor Swift”: The Encore Musical Theatre Company
7:00 pm
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Mar. 12–15. An ensemble of local musicians performs songs written and originally performed by the pop idol, known for her autobiographical songwriting, catchy melodies, and stylistic reinventions. The highest-grossing musician alive, Swift’s catalog includes music influenced by country, synth-pop, hip-hop, folk, and more, including such hits as “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together,” “Getaway Car,” and “Shake It Off.” 7 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun.), 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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“Across the Yotoverse”: Yotonix
7:00 pm
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This high-energy annual collaborative concert of U-M student groups features the glowstick dance ensemble Photonix and the Chinese yo-yo troupe Revolution! 7 p.m., Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre, 911 North University. Tickets $5 in advance (see instagram.com/revolutionyoyo), $7 at the door.

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“Ann Arborville Horror Book Club”: Booksweet Bookshop
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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All invited to discuss The Buffalo Hunter Hunter, Stephen Graham Jones’s 2025 horror novel about a vampire stalking an early 20th-century Indian reservation. 7–8 p.m., 1729 Plymouth Rd. Free. Preregistration requested at shopbooksweet.com.

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“Hadestown Teen Edition”: Professional Youth Theatre of Michigan
7:00 pm
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Mar. 13–15. Megan Wright-Jones directs teen actors in pop-folk singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell’s musical, which sets the myths of Orpheus & Eurydice and Hades & Persephone in a hellish industrial version of the Greek underworld. The 2019 show won Tonys for best musical and best original score, which draws on American folk music and New Orleans jazz. 7 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.). Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. Huron St., Ypsi. Tickets $20 in advance at pytmi.square.site/home and at the door. pytmi.com, (734) 660–2966.

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“On Life & Enlightenment”: Jewel Heart Buddhist Center
7:00 pm
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1129 Oak Valley. Concessions. jewelheart.org. (734) 994–3387. Free. 

Mar. 13: “On Life & Enlightenment” (Kaushik Ray, 2007). A documentary that explores Tibetan Buddhist practices, rituals, and teachings, focusing on topics like reincarnation, meditation, and compassion. 7 p.m.

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“The Power of Love”: Ann Arbor Figure Skating Club Annual Melody on Ice
7:00 pm
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Mar. 13 & 14. Talented area skaters of all ages perform to music from the movie Back to the Future. Also, performances by national solo dance finalists and the club’s Hockettes synchronized skating team. 7 p.m. (Fri.) & 2 and 7 p.m. (Sat.), Ann Arbor Ice Cube, 2121 Oak Valley. Tickets $20 (seniors, children age 12 and under, $13; premium seating, $30) in advance at annarborfsc.org/events and at the door. (734) 213–6768.

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"Peter Pan—The Non-Flying Version!": Greenhills Middle School Play
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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Escape to a world where imagination is the only magic you need. J.M. Barrie’s classic tale, adapted for modern audiences, follows Peter Pan, the boy who wouldn’t grow up, as he recruits Wendy Darling to be the "mother" of his ragtag band of Lost Boys. From the depths of an underground lair to the deck of a pirate ship, this production explores the tug-of-war between the freedom of childhood and the responsibilities of the "real" world.
Dates: March 13 at 7:00pm, March 14 at 2:00pm
Location: The Campbell Center for the Performing Arts at Greenhills School, 850 Greenhills Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Cost: Free
Directed by: Gary Lehman

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30th Anniversary Concert: Sole Full of Rhythm Fundraiser
7:00 pm
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Mar. 13–15. This local youth dance ensemble performs popular tap dancing routines from the 1920s & 30s. With live music by a jazz ensemble led by the group’s musical director, veteran local pianist Rick Roe. Also, appearances by U-M musical theater students and Sole Full of Rhythm alumni. 7 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), 4 p.m. (Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Randazzo Dance, 4569 Washtenaw Ave. Tickets $28 in advance at randazzodance.com and at the door. [email protected].

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Mark Webster Reading Series: U-M English Department
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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U-M creative writing grad students Micah Muhammad & Jennifer Nessel read their poetry and prose. 7–8 p.m., UMMA, Stern Auditorium, 525 S. State. For livestream see tinyurl.com/websters25-26; for password & other questions contact [email protected]. Free. (734) 764–6330.

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The Dude Revue Presents “The Big Lebowski”: Michigan Theater
7:00 pm
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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. 13: The Dude Revue Presents “The Big Lebowski” (Joel & Ethan Coen, 1998). Local rock ensemble led by versatile local rock singer-guitarist James Bourland, the Dude Revue, performs music from the soundtrack of this philosophical cult comedy starring Jeff Bridges as an L.A. slacker. A screening of the movie follows, with the band adding their own comedic shadow-casts of certain scenes, as well as musical interludes. The evening begins with a costume contest, a White Russian bar, and inflatable bowling. 7 p.m. $24.

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Shaun Eli: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
7:15 pm
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March 12–14. Sharp, MBA-holding Philadelphia comic known for clean, cerebral jokes about politics, economics, clean energy, and more. Thursday’s performance, billed “A Night of Comedy and FUNdraising,” benefits the PJ Library at the Ann Arbor Jewish Community Center. Opening act TBA. 7:15 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 9:45 p.m. (Sat.), 212 S. Fourth Ave. $48 includes 2 drink tickets (Thurs. only; Fri. & Sat., $20) at aacomedy.com and (if available) at the door. (734) 996–9080.

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“9 to 5”: Community High School Ensemble Theatre
7:30 pm
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Mar. 12–15. Emily Wilson-Tobin directs CHS students in Dolly Parton & Patricia Resnick’s 2008 musical, based on the 1980 film about 3 mistreated female office workers who find a way to turn the tables on their sexist, egotistical boss. The score, written by Parton, ranges from 1970s-style dance numbers like the title song to country songs like “Cowgirl’s Revenge,” goofy show tunes, and more. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.), CHS Craft Theatre, 401 N. Division. Tickets $20 (students & seniors, $15) in advance at communityensembletheatre.ludus.com and, if available, at the door.

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“She Kills Monsters”: Ann Arbor Civic Theatre
7:30 pm
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Mar. 12–15. Meme Resnick directs local actors in Qui Nguyen’s popular 2011 drama-comedy that tells the story of a woman who, having lost her family in a car accident, gets to know her dead sister better and learns big secrets when she steps into a Dungeons & Dragons playbook her sister designed before her death. A New York Times review says, “It will slash and shapeshift its way into your heart.” 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Arthur Miller Theatre, 1226 Murfin. Tickets $25 (seniors, $22; students, $15) at a2ct.ludus.com and (if available) at the door. (734) 971–2228.

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EMU Choir Home Tour Concert
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
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Brandon Johnson directs this music student ensemble in a program of international music TBA. 7:30–9:30 p.m., EMU Pease Auditorium, 494 College Pl., Ypsi. $10 (K–12 students, free) at emich.ludus.com. [email protected].

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Jess Merritt: Kerrytown Concert House
7:30 pm
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Mar 13 & 14. This local singer-songwriter brings her powerful, evocative vocals to torch songs and jazz standards with a modern twist in this 2-night engagement. Accompanied by pianist Tim Van Riper, bassist Tommy Reifel, and drummer Jonathan Brown. 7:30 p.m., 415 N. Fourth Ave. Tickets $25–$35 (students, $15–$25) in advance at kerrytownconcerthouse.com and (if available) at the door. (734) 769–2999.

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Karajan-Akademie of the Berliner Philharmoniker: University Musical Society
7:30 pm
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This concert, part of a weeklong U-M campus residency, features musician-scholars from the Karajan-Akademie, which trains musicians for the superb Philharmoniker. They are joined by Berliner Philharmoniker principal second violinist Christophe Hórak and principal clarinetist Wenzel Fuchs. The program features Beethoven’s lighthearted Septet in E-Flat Major, Shostakovich’s Prelude and Scherzo for String Octet, and Bartók’s Divertimento for String Orchestra, a work of elegant neoclassicism written on the brink of World War II. Also, Julia Wolfe’s 2015 French Canadian folk-inspired “Reeling.” 7:30 p.m. Rackham Auditorium. Tickets $44–$83 ($15–$20 students) in advance at tickets.ums.org, at the Michigan League, and (if available) at the door. (734) 764–2538.

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“Fawn”: U-M Dance Department
8:00 pm
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Mar. 13–15. Hour-long performance piece by U-M dance professor Charli Brissey that explores themes of grief and desire through a blend of original choreography, sound design, and videography. Recommended for age 12 & up. 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) and 6 p.m. (Sun.), Ypsilanti Freighthouse, 100 Market Pl., Ypsi. Free; donations accepted. Preregistration required at smtd.umich.edu/events. (734) 763–2510.

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“Femme Feedback” Comedy Night: Bløm Mead + Cider
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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A variety of women, femme, and trans comics try out new material with a veteran comic presiding to offer feedback. 8–10 p.m. 100 S. Fourth Ave. Free, but purchase of food and drink encouraged. (734) 548–9729, drinkblom.com/events.

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“Next Fall”: U-M Residential College Players
8:00 pm
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Mar. 13 & 14. RC students perform a staged reading of Geoffrey Nauffts’ critically acclaimed drama, a 2010 Broadway hit that traces, with sharp humor and probing honesty, the 5-year relationship of an unlikely gay couple, a confirmed atheist and a devout Christian, closeted from his family, who worries his partner will end up in hell. 8 p.m., Keene Auditorium, East Quad, 701 East University. Free. (734) 647–4354.

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“Sounds of Silents”: Rancho Tranquilico
8:00 pm
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House concert with accompanying film clips by the English prog-rock duo of guitar virtuoso Paul Bielatowicz and bassist and Chapman stick player Simon Fitzpatrick. The duo tours the U.S. later this spring as members of Carl Palmer’s Emerson Lake & Palmer Legacy Band. 8 p.m. (doors open at 7:30 p.m.), 11300 Island Lake Rd., Dexter. Park along the driveway. $30 in advance only (space limited) at paulbielatowicz.com/product/2026-duo-tour-tickets. (734) 223–2321, [email protected].

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“Telescope Observing”: U-M Detroit Observatory
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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Every Fri. All invited to drop in to use the Observatory’s 1857 Fitz telescope and other modern instruments. Exhibits are also open regardless of viewing conditions. Last visitors admitted 30 minutes prior to closing. 8–11 p.m., 1398 E. Ann at Observatory. Free, no registration required. (734) 764–3482, detroitobservatory.umich.edu.

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Fawn: A Dance Theater Performance
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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Interdisciplinary artist and award-winning filmmaker Charli Brissey presents the premiere of a new dance theater performance, FAWN, at the Ypsilanti Freighthouse March 13-15, 2026. This 75-minute solo show is directed and performed by Brissey and includes an original 5.1 surround sound score and lighting design by UM faculty Jess Fialko. Showtimes are 8pm Friday and Saturday and 6pm Sunday, with doors opening 30 minutes before showtime each night. Tickets are sliding scale, free for Ypsilanti residents, and may be purchased or reserved here through eventbrite.

While the word “fawn” is most commonly used to refer to a baby deer, another meaning of the word describes a trauma response in which someone tries to appease a threat and/or ensure survival through flattery or cringing. The word “fawn” is also commonly confused with “faun,” a human-animal deity and the protagonist of Nijinsky’s famously controversial ballet “Afternoon of a Faun.” This performance weaves these various etymological and mythological lineages of “fawn” and “faun” into an inherently queer dreamscape built at the intersections of grief, resilience, desire, power, and vulnerability in a precarious ecosystem.

Direction and Performance: Charli Brissey
Lighting Design: Jess Fialko
Sound Design: Charli Brissey
Dramaturgical Support: Scott Crandall
Show Duration: 75 minutes, no intermission
Ages: 14+ for language and references to sex/sexuality (please email [email protected] for further details regarding content and age appropriateness)
The Ypsilanti Freighthouse is ADA Accessible

FAWN is made possible through support from the University of Michigan Office of the Vice President for Research, the Institute for Research on Women and Gender (IRWG), the Arts Research: Incubation and Acceleration (ARIA) Program through the Arts Initiative, and the Research, Catalyst, and Innovation (RCI) Program at the University of Michigan.

Ypsilanti Freighthouse: https://cityofypsilanti.com/726/Freighthouse ,Ypsilanti. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fawn-tickets-1567934567499 Free for Ypsilanti residents, sliding scale for general admission. [email protected] www.charliisananimal.com 5408099938.

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Lord Centipede Record Release Show
8:00 pm - 11:59 pm
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Ypsi/Ann Arbor based thrash/doom metal band Lord Centipede's Album Release show at The Regal Beagle in Ypsilanti with special guests Steve Harvey Oswald, Blind Haven, and Blowhole

Regal Beagle, 817 E. Michigan Ave. ,Ypsilanti. at the door $10. [email protected]

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Gimme Gimme Disco
8:30 pm - 10:30 pm
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America’s most ICONIC disco party, Gimme Gimme Disco, is coming to Ann Arbor, MI on March 13, 2026, and it’s bringing nothing but glitter, grooves, and pure dance-floor joy.

If you can’t get enough of ABBA, this is THE dance party for you! Gimme Gimme Disco is a DJ-based dance party spinning all your favorite ABBA anthems, plus nonstop disco classics from the ’70s and ’80s. Expect hits from the Bee Gees, Donna Summer, Cher, and more, the kind of songs that make it impossible to stand still. Come ready to lay all your love on the dance floor, sing at the top of your lungs, and dance like nobody’s watching.

So honey honey, take a chance. Put on your best disco fit, don’t forget your dancing shoes, but leave your worries behind. Whether you’re a lifelong dancing queen or just here for the vibes, your crown awaits. This is the best disco since 1980, sweaty, euphoric, and packed with feel-good energy from start to finish at The Blind Pig on March 13, 2026.

Blind Pig 208 South 1st St ,Ann Arbor. https://eventvesta.com/events/133294/t/tickets $25.00. [email protected] https://eventvesta.com/events/133294/t/tickets (734) 996 – 8555.

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Candlelight Concerts: Kalkaska String Quartet
8:45 pm
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Mar. 13 & 27. This Detroit-based ensemble presents 2 candlelight concerts each night. Tonight: “A Tribute to Coldplay and Imagine Dragons” features instrumental arrangements of music by these 2 early 21st-century rock bands. Age 8 & up. 6:30 & 8:45 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 1432 Washtenaw Ave. $32–$59 per show. Preregistration required at feverup.com/en/ann-arbor/candlelight.

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Angell Hall Observatory Open House: U-M Student Astronomical Society
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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Mar. 13 & 27. All invited to peer through the observatory and rooftop telescopes (weather permitting) and view planetarium shows. Also, short astronomy presentations by club members. 9–11 p.m., Angell Hall, Planetarium, rm. 3118. Free. sites.google.com/a/umich.edu/sas.  

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Angie Pastor Special Concert
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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Jazz at Weber’s Habitat features live jazz every Fri. & Sat. 9–11 p.m. Join us for cozy atmosphere and great live music by local ensembles led by singer-bassist Rob Crozier. Each First Friday of the month features a headline vocalist for a distinctive performance.

The Habitat Jazz Collective features:

Kenji Lee sax and bass, Adam Mosely piano, Jimmy “Jam” Ryan drums and Rob Crozier bass, vocals and harmonica.

Special Concert:
March 13th Angie Pastor – New York-based singer-songwriter and jazz guitarist known for a sound defined by delicate vulnerability and acoustic charm.

3050 Jackson Ave ,Ann Arbor. N/A Free. [email protected] https://www.webersannarbor.com/offers/first-fridays/ (734) 665-3636.

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Riverside Swings: Riverside Arts Center
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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Every Fri. Swing dancing to recorded music. No partner or experience required. Wear comfortable low-grip/tread shoes. Preceded at 7 and 8 p.m. by hour-long lessons. Followed by a “late-night blues-&-fusion” dance. The 1st Friday of each month is free, and the 3rd Friday includes a Charleston lesson. 9–11 p.m., 76 N. Huron St., Ypsi. $5 (students, $4). riversidearts.org/riverside-swings.

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St. Patrick's Festival: Conor O’Neill’s Irish Pub
9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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March 13-17. Various events to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.

Mar. 13, 9 p.m.: Live music by Rootstand, a veteran local band whose music blends bluegrass, blues, reggae, and Celtic folk idioms and instrumentation.

Mar. 14, 2 p.m: Live Irish music by Shawn Garth Walker & Barley Brothers, with Irish dancers and bag pipers.

Mar. 15, noon: Live Irish music TBA with Irish dancers and bag pipers.

Mar. 16, 5:30: Traditional Irish music jam session.

Mar. 17, 7 a.m. Live music by Detroit-area roots-rock Irish music quartet Brother Crowe and others, Irish dancers, bag pipers.

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“I Ain’t No Joke”: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
9:30 pm - 10:30 pm
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A blend of stand-up comedy and improv sets by local comics and improvisers, hosted by Jacob Russell. 9:30–10:30 p.m., 2350 W. Liberty. $15 in advance at heardotsay.com/events, $18 (if available) at the door. [email protected].

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