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Events in April 2026
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April 20, 2026
Weekly Rehearsal: Washtenaw Women’s Community Chorus (formerly Women’s Chamber Chorus)
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Every Mon. All invited to join this independent 30-member local women’s chorus to sing an eclectic program, including classical, folk, Broadway, pop, and jazz. Joshua Marzan directs; Eden West 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; partial scholarships available). [email protected].
“Earth Week”: Community Commons Initiating Committee
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Apr. 19–25. Weeklong celebration of the Earth. Today: Opening assembly (10 a.m.–noon), followed by a bike ride (11:30 a.m.) to the Leslie Science & Nature Center Earth Day celebration (see listing below). Also, a concert (5–9 p.m.) with soul-flavored R&B, blues, and 70s funk sextet the Steve Somers Band, folk ensemble Mary & the Huz Band, and others.
Apr. 20–24: “Conscious Café” (10 a.m.–noon) open discussion, as well as various activities TBA (2–4 p.m.) such as talks, live music, and drumming (until 9 p.m.).
Apr. 25: “Conscious Café” conclusions (10 a.m.), live music TBA (noon, 5 p.m., & 7 p.m.), closing panel (2 p.m.), and talks (6 p.m.).
10 a.m.–9 p.m., Center of the City Commons, Fifth Ave. at Library Ln. Free. (734) 657–8083, [email protected], annarborcommunitycommons.org.
Carillon Concert Series: U-M School of Music
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Every Mon.–Fri. through Apr. 21 (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. Burton Tower (noon), 230 N. Ingalls; and Lurie Tower (1:20 p.m.), 1230 Murfin. Free. (734) 615–3204.
Czech Vocal Literature Class Recital: U-M Music School
Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center
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Every Mon. & Thurs. Play open to all skill levels age 18+, both non-sanctioned (Mon. 12:30–3:30 p.m.) and ACBL-sanctioned (Thurs., noon–3:30 p.m.). 12:30 p.m. (Mon.) & Noon (Thurs.), Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. $5 (Mon.) & $9 (Thurs.); $1–$2 less for AASC members. (734) 794–6250, a2gov.org/senior, annarborbridge.com.
“Birthright Citizenship—Promise or Betrayal of the American Dream?”: Braver Angels of Washtenaw County
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All invited to join a civil discussion of birthright citizenship hosted. by this nonpartisan network of local citizens focused on bridging America’s political divide. 6–8 p.m., Dan’s Downtown Tavern, 103 E. Michigan Avenue, Saline. Free, no registration required. washtenaw.braverangels.org.
“Faux Stained Glass”: Ann Arbor District Library
Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company (AARC)
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Every Mon., Thurs., & Sat. (different AARC locations). Runners of all abilities invited to join a 5K mapped route (Mon. & Thurs.) or either a beginner or advanced group run (Sat.). AARC Colonnade (6 p.m. Thurs.), 901 W. Eisenhower; AARC Traver Village (7 a.m. Sat.), 2621 Plymouth Rd.; and Corner Brewery (6 p.m. Mon.), 720 Norris, Ypsi. Free. annarborrunningcompany.com.
“Emerging Writers Workshop: Eight Things Writers Don’t Need”: Ann Arbor District Library
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Local editor Alex Kourvo and young adult novelist Bethany Neal share writing tips. Also, the two host an open writing session at 6:30 p.m. on Apr. 14, and an open house for writers to connect with one another and/or work on their projects at 6:30 p.m. on Apr. 20. 6:30–7:45 p.m., AADL Westgate. Free. (734) 327–4200.
Embroiderers’ Guild of America
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Stitchers of all abilities and interests are invited to work on their own stitching projects and socialize. 6:30–9 p.m., West Side Methodist Church, 900 S. Seventh. (enter from the back parking lot). Free. [email protected], ega-glr.org/chapters/ann-arbor.
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. 6:30 p.m. (Wed. & Mon.) & noon (Sun.), meet at the Kerrytown clock tower. Preregistration requested at meetup.com/a2runners. Free. [email protected].
Literati Bookstore Eco Book Club
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All invited to join a discussion, led by local poet & WMU environmental studies professor Alison Swan, of The Living, Annie Dillard’s 1992 historical novel set in the Pacific Northwest. Also, tomorrow at 6:30 p.m., Swan leads a free panel discussion on eco-poems and other eco-writings with U-M’s vice provost for sustainability and climate action Shalanda Baker, Stewardship Network director Lisa Brush, and Michigan League of Conservation Voters director Lisa Wozniak. 6:30 p.m., 124 E. Washington. Tickets $5 (can be redeemed for store credit) in advance only at literatibookstore.com. (734) 585–5567.
Ann Arbor Stamp Club
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Large auction of club-owned U.S. and foreign stamps, covers, and collector supplies. Visitors welcome. 7:30 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1500 Scio Church Rd. Free. (734) 761–5859, annarborstampclub.org, [email protected].
Tartan and Thistle Scottish Country Dancers
University Philharmonia Orchestra: U-M Music School
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Jayce Ogren leads this freshman & sophomore music student ensemble in a program highlighted by Prokofiev’s powerful and lyric Symphony No. 5. Also, early 20th-century Spanish composer Joaquín Turina’s impressionistic expression of a bullfight, La Oración del Torero, and late 20th-century Belgian composer André Waignein’s Rhapsody for Alto Saxophone featuring U-M Concerto Competition winning soloist Lauren Troutman. Preceded at 7:15 p.m. by a brief talk. 8 p.m., Hill Auditorium. Free. (734) 615–3204.