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May 13, 2026
“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
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Every Tues.–Sun. All age 6 & up invited into the museum’s labs to use scientific tools and museum specimens to answer questions and solve problems. The newest program examines how Michigan animals get along with each other—or don’t. 11 a.m.–3 p.m., 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478, ummnh.org.
“Seasonal Veggies”: Ann Arbor Farmers Market Cooking Demonstration
Chime Concert: Kerrytown Market & Shops
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Every Fri., Sat., & Wed. 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. (Fri. & Wed.) & 10:30–11 a.m. (Sat.). Free. [email protected].
“The Hound of the Baskervilles”: PTD Productions
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May 7–10 & 13–16. Local actors perform Tim Kelly’s drama based on Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic Sherlock Holmes novel in which the brilliant, enigmatic sleuth and his loyal sidekick Dr. Watson travel to the English countryside, where the locals believe a mythic hound is fulfilling an ancient family curse. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun. & Wed.), Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. Huron St., Ypsi. Tickets $20 (students, seniors, & active military, $15) in advance at ptdproductions.com & at the door. (734) 483–7345.
Monochromatic Acrylic Painting in Blue: Ann Arbor District Library
“Murder on the Links”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
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Every Wed.–Sun., Apr. 2–May 31. David Bendena directs Steven Dietz’s 2023 farce, based on an Agatha Christie whodunit, in which eccentric Belgian detective Hercule Poirot’s newest client is discovered, dead, on a French golf course. A cast of 6 actors embody a plethora of suspects in this high-energy, comic adaptation. Adult language and subject matter. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.), 3 p.m. (Thurs., Sat., & Wed.), 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.). PRT, 137 Park St., Chelsea. Tickets $31.50–$52.50 in advance at purplerosetheatre.org and (734) 433–7673, & (if available) at the door. Discounts available.
“Rooted in Community Board Game Night”: Argus Farm Stop
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. (734) 929–5877, sylvanfactory.com.
Bentley Historical Library Tour: Bentley Historical Library
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Get an insider's view of the incredible historical materials at the Bentley.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
PARKING:
There is free parking at the Bentley Historical Library on the south side of the building. The parking lot across from the library is also open to visitors after 5:00 p.m.
TICKETS / CANCELLATIONS:
Registration is free, but if for any reason you can't make it, please let us know so we can open up your spot for someone else. Thank you!
“Scent & Song: Music as an Auditory Madeleine”: Ann Arbor District Library Smell & Tell
The Washtenaw Food Hub
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Every Wed. Food- and agriculture-related discussions and demos.
May 6: “Mother’s Day Bonbons.” Barbara Wilson of Mindo Chocolate Makers leads participants in making milk chocolate strawberry bonbons. $16 per box.
May 13: “The Magic of Beeswax & Rolled Candles.” Malinda Barr of the Beeswax Barrn discusses the benefits, uses, and history of beeswax and leads participants in making a hand-rolled taper candle to take home. $10 each.
May 20: “Backyard Chickens.” Liz Barney discusses raising chickens in a small space. Free.
May 27: “Brew’d: Making Koji at Home.” Mason Sharpe shows how to use this traditional Japanese method of grain fermentation to produce an intense savory-flavored grain to make soy sauce, miso, and other umami-rich foods. Free.
6 p.m., 4175 Whitmore Lake Rd. Free unless otherwise indicated, but preregistration required for all events at tinyurl.com/a2-foodhub. thewashtenawfoodhub.com.
Figure Drawing: Dzanc House
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. (Wed. & Mon.), meet at the Kerrytown clock tower. Preregistration requested at meetup.com/a2runners. Free. [email protected].
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. (734) 929–5877, sylvanfactory.com.
“Community Sing with Matt Watroba”: Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth
“Fried Green Tomatoes”: 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).
May 10 & 13: “Fried Green Tomatoes” (Jon Avnet, 1991). Adaptation of Fannie Flagg’s novel about the friendship between two unconventional Southern women. Kathy Bates, Mary Stuart Masterson. 3 p.m. (Sun.) & 7 p.m. (Wed.).
“Yaniv”: 2026 Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival
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May 3–13. Screenings of films from around the world that address the Jewish experience. Various times, State Theatre except as noted. Each screening $12 in advance at jccannarbor.org/film-festival and at the door.
May 13: “Yaniv” (Amnon Carmi, 2025). Comedy-thriller about a high school teacher in the Bronx who decides to fund the school’s musical by cheating at an underground card game run by Hasidic Jews. 7 p.m.
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.
Bluegrass Jam Circle: Ann Arbor Senior Center
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May 13 & 27. All musicians invited to bring acoustic instruments to play bluegrass-style music. Vocalists welcome. Inclement weather cancels. Please call by 3 p.m. on the day of the jam with any questions. 7–9 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.), 1320 Baldwin. $5. (734) 794–6250, a2blugrass.com.
“Everywhere Man: The Lives and Times of Peter Asher”: Cinetopia International Film Festival
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May 13–17. This annual festival features narrative feature-length films and documentaries that recently premiered at international festivals such as Sundance and Berlin. Screenings are over 5 days at 2 local venues: Michigan Theater (Michigan) & State Theatre (State). Individual tickets, TBA; festival passes, $125–$150; in advance online at marquee-arts.org/cinetopia & at the Michigan Theater, and at the door.
“Everywhere Man: The Lives and Times of Peter Asher” (Daniel Geller & Dayna Goldfine, 2025). Documentary inspired by musician and producer Asher’s celebrated cabaret show, A Musical Memoir of the ’60s and Beyond. Includes interviews with James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, and other musical luminaries of the 1960s and 70s. Michigan (Wed. 7:30 p.m., passholders only) & State (Sat. 6:15 p.m.).
“Wednesday Night Swing”: Swing Ann Arbor
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Every Wed. Lindy Hop, East Coast swing, Charleston, and Balboa dancing to recorded music. No partner needed. Wear comfortable low-grip shoes. Preceded at 6:30 p.m. by a free beginner lesson. 7:30–9:30 p.m., Michigan League Vandenberg Rm. (May 13) & Michigan Union Anderson ABCD Rm. (May 6, 20, & 27). $5 (free for members and lesson attendees) at the door. swingannarbor.com/calendar.
The Fallout Shelter: Regal Beagle
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The Fallout Shelter weekly features a rotating lineup of DJs spinning techno, house, and other dance music at the Regal Beagle. 817 E. Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti. 7:30pm-12:00am. $5 cover (cash/venmo). Cash Bar.
Regal Beagle, 817 E Michigan Ave ,Ypsilanti, MI. cash/venmo $5. [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/falloutshelterypsi