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February 11, 2026
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Gift of Life Michigan Versiti Blood Drive: Gift of Life Michigan
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Give the gift of life this February by participating in Versiti's community blood drive at Gift of Life Michigan's Ann Arbor offices.
Walk-ins are welcome, but scheduling your appointment is recommended. To schedule visit 866.500.5801
3861 Research Park Drive ,Ann Arbor. free. [email protected] https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/11624640 866-642-5663.Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
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“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
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Every Tues.–Sun., & Mon. Feb. 16. 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., U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478, ummnh.org.
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“Overcoming the Economic and Legal Barriers to Local Acceptance of Renewable Energy Projects”: U-M Law School Environmental and Energy Law Program
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Talk by University of Texas law professor David Adelman. Noon–1 p.m., 1020 Jeffries Hall, 701 S. State. Free. (734) 764–1358.
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Chime Concert: Kerrytown Market & Shops
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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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“Coffee Nation: How One Commodity Transformed the Early United States”: U-M Clements Library
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American Philosophical Society librarian Michelle Craig McDonald discusses her new book about when and why coffee became part of North American daily life. 4–5:30 p.m., Hatcher Library, enter from the Diag. Free. (734) 649–3370.
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Board Game Night: Bløm Mead + Cider
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Every Wed. All invited to play popular board games. Use provided games or bring your own. 5–10 p.m., Bløm, 100 S. Fourth Ave. Free, but purchase of food & drink encouraged. (734) 548–9729, drinkblom.com/events.
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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.): “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.” 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, SF, 2459 W. Stadium. Various costs. (734) 929–5877, sylvanfactory.com.
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The Washtenaw Food Hub
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Every Wed. Food- and agriculture-related discussions & demos, with tastings.
Feb. 4: “Brew’d: Kombucha.” Ypsi brewer Rachel Kanaan demonstrates the basics of brewing and adding flavors to this fermented drink. Bring a pint jar if you’d like to purchase a starter kit for $8.
Feb. 11: “Make Your Own Valentine Bonbon.” Mindo Chocolate co-owner Barbara Wilson leads participants in making bonbons. $16 per box. Preregistration required at tinyurl.com/foodhub-mindo-2-11-26.
Feb. 18: “Brew’d: Mead Making, Pt. 3.” Rachel Kanaan and Mason Shipe demonstrate the basics of brewing honey wine. $5 at the door.
Feb. 25: “Drop Spinning with Natural Fibers.” Michigan Fibershed project member Mitch Fahrle shows how to use a drop spindle and spinning wheel.
5–6 p.m., WFH, 4175 Whitmore Lake Rd. Free, except as noted. thewashtenawfoodhub.com.
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“Beauty in the Growing Light: Natural Floral Extracts Used in Perfumery”: Ann Arbor District Library Smell & Tell
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Local writer and fragrance expert Michelle Krell Kydd, creator of the award-winning flavor and fragrance blog Glass Petal Smoke, leads a guided smelling of single floral extracts used in French-style perfumery. 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, 4th fl. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“Handmade Felt Food: Dumplings”: Ann Arbor District Library
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Adults & teens invited to sew toy dumplings out of felt. 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, lower level program rm. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“Healthy Together: Your Local Health Department”: Evenings with OLLI (U-M Osher Lifelong Learning Institute)
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Washtenaw County Health Department officer Jimena Loveluck explains what the health department does and discusses local public health challenges. Light refreshments at 5:30. 6–7:30 p.m., Kellogg Eye Center, auditorium, 1000 Wall St. $25 for nonmembers (members, $15). Membership, $50 a year. (734) 998–9351.
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Bloom and Bubbles: The Burrow and the Acorn
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Grab your besties and head to Yours Truly in Downtown Ypsi for a night of creative "slow-crafting" and booze-free bubbles!
A Galentine’s Crafting Social
Get ready for a super fun in-person hangout all about creativity and good vibes! Grab your besties and head to Yours Truly in Downtown Ypsi for a night of creative "slow-crafting" and booze-free bubbles!
We’re celebrating Galentine’s Day by creating beautiful, permanent botanical displays. You’ll learn how to compose pressed flowers in floating 3D frames—a sleek, modern way to bring the outdoors in.
Your $25 ticket includes:
- All materials for two custom botanical floating frames.
- A guided demo on floral composition.
- Access to our signature Mocktail Bar (refreshing, fancy, and alcohol-free!).
- Full access to our "Love Note" card-making station.
The Details:
- When: Wednesday, Feb 11th | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
- Where: Yours Truly, Downtown Ypsilanti
- Vibe: BYO snacks and additional drinks welcome! Low mess, high aesthetic, and all the cozy vibes.
Limited to 15 spots.
114 W Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti, MI 48197 ,Ypsilanti. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-galentines-crafting-social-tickets-1980885569061?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl $25. [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570840082419Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
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“Gale: Yellow Brick Road”: 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).
Feb. 11: “Gale: Yellow Brick Road” (Daniel Alexander, 2026). Horror sequel to the Wizard of Oz in which Dorothy’s granddaughter ventures to Oz to find it ruled by sinister forces. 6:30 p.m. (Cinemark only).
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“In Praise of Addiction: Or How We Can Learn to Love Dependency in a Damaged World”: Literati Bookstore
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U-M anthropology professor Elizabeth F.S. Roberts is joined by NPR culture reporter Neda Ulaby to discuss her new book about addiction and how we can find connection in the pleasures of life we know are bad for us. 6:30 p.m., Literati, 124 E. Washington. Free. (734) 585–5567.
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“Living with the Seasons in a Native Landscape”: Ann Arbor Wild Ones
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Environmental educator and Wild Ones Wayne County vice president Lisa Denys speaks about wildlife-friendly garden care. 6:30 p.m., U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free, metered parking. annarbor.wildones.org.
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Figure Drawing: Dzanc House
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Feb. 11 & 25. All skill levels welcome to draw a live model. Bring your own art supplies. Light refreshments. 6:30–9 p.m., Dzanc House, 402 S. Huron St., Ypsi. $10 to pay model. Preregistration required by Feb. 9 (or 16) at dzanchouse.org/register-for-events.
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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 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.): “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.” 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, SF, 2459 W. Stadium. Various costs. (734) 929–5877, sylvanfactory.com.
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“Community Sing with Matt Watroba”: Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth
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Local singer-songwriter and WKAR-FM (MSU) radio folk show host Watroba leads a sing-along of songs from the various branches of American folk music. No experience necessary. 7–8:30 p.m., ICSG, 704 Airport Blvd., ste. 1. Free. (734) 327–0270, interfaithspirit.org.
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“Sangjaru: Sounding Korea Outside the Box”: U-M Center for Korean Studies
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This award-winning Korean folk fusion trio is known for blending Korean minyo music with swing, funk, and rock rhythms to create a sound that is at once traditional and avant-garde. Tonight they are joined by U-M percussion professor Michael Gould. 7 p.m., East Quad Keene Theater, 701 East University. Free. (734) 417–3899.
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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. 8 a.m. (Sun.) & 7 a.m. (Tues.), Dozer Coffee, 112 Jackson Plz.; and 7 p.m. (Wed.), Fleet Feet, 123 E. Liberty. Free. (734) 929–9022 (Sun. & Tues.) & (734) 769–5016 (Wed.). fleetfeetsemichigan.com.
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Arts Benefit & Collage Concert: Skyline High School
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Students in the Skyline High School band, choir, orchestra, and theater programs perform various works in a fast-paced collage-style show. Also, a display of students’ visual artwork. Proceeds benefit Skyline’s arts programs. 7 p.m., SHS, 2552 N. Maple. $20 (students, $10) in advance only at skylinefriendsofthearts.ludus.com. [email protected].
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Bluegrass Jam Circle: Ann Arbor Senior Center
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Feb. 11 & 25. 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.), AASC, 1320 Baldwin. $5. (734) 794–6250, a2blugrass.com.
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Fiber Cluster: Cluster Museum
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Fiber CLUSTER is a free, drop-in meetup group for anyone working on a textile-based project: Crochet, knitting, embroidery, lap quilting, projects that are easily transportable. Each month we’ll have a focus session that includes a short, hands-on demo.
Drop-in friendly, arrive and leave as needed. Focus Sessions occur from 7:45-8pm.
February’s Focus Session is mending clothes (your favorite jeans or sweater) with hand-embroidered patches.
For further information visit https://clustermuseum.org/events/fiber-cluster
307 N. Main St. ,Ann Arbor MI. Free. [email protected] www.clustermuseum.orgAdd this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
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Movie Screening: "A Letter to the West Side": Ubuntu Communities
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In collaboration with the Community Leadership Council (https://www.a2gov.org/.../community-leadership-council-clc/) Ubuntu Communities will host a free screening of "A Letter to the West Side."
We are excited to share this screening especially for those who have no idea about this very important piece of Ann Arbor's history. There is some reconciliation to be found in this story by community members being aware. A shared understanding of community history is important. In this film's story we have a "tribute to the past, present, and future of the West Side."
Please use the ticket link to RSVP.
Ann Arbor Open @ Mack ,920 Miller Ave.. https://forms.gle/nh4kDA9JBn6xFC6T6 FREE. [email protected]Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
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“Comedy Jamm”: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
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Feb. 4, 11, & 25. Performances by up to 12 aspiring and established area stand-up comics. On Feb. 4, attendees can mingle with the comics before they hit the stage during “Comedy Nerdz Happy Hour” (5:30–6:30 p.m.). 7:15 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.), 212 S. Fourth Ave. $5 in advance at aacomedy.com; $6 at the door. (734) 996–9080.
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“Italian Food”: Pittsfield Union Grange
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Grange member Mary Joan Nastri discusses authentic Italian food. Preceded at 6:30 p.m. by a potluck; bring a dish to pass. 7:15 p.m., Pittsfield Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. Free. (734) 274–0773.
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“Wednesday Night Swing”: Swing Ann Arbor
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Every Wed. Lindy Hop, East Coast swing, Charleston, and Balboa dancing to music spun by DJs. 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. $5 (free for members) at the door. swingannarbor.com/calendar.
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Depot Town Open Mic Comedy Night
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Every Wed. Stand-up comedy open mic emceed by local comic Lisa Green. All age 18 & up welcome to listen, or sign up for a 5-minute set starting at 7 p.m. 7:30–10:30 p.m., 734 Brewing Company, 15 E. Cross, Ypsi. Free. (734) 340–3468.
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“Diversions”: U-M Symphony Band
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Jason Fettig and guest conductors lead this music student ensemble in a program highlighted by contemporary American composer D.J. Sparr’s new concerto for electric guitar and wind ensemble, Zephyr Roaring Thunder, a rollicking, genre-bending, Frank Zappa-esque work that features Sparr playing electric guitar. Also, Ernst Krenek’s quirky Drei Lustige march, Castéerèede’s peaceful Divertisseiment d’éetée, William Grant Still’s Summerland, and Percy Grainger’s In a Nutshell suite. Preceded at 7:15 p.m. by a brief talk. 8 p.m., Hill Auditorium. Free. (734) 764-0583.
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“Moulin Rouge!”: Michigan Theater
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Film screenings every day. Tickets $10.50 unless otherwise noted (children under 12, students, seniors age 65 and older, & U.S. veterans, $8.50; Marquee Arts members, $8) in advance online (recommended) & at the door. For updated schedule, see marquee-arts.org/calendar.
Feb. 11: “Moulin Rouge!” (Baz Luhrmann, 2001). Loved and hated romantic jukebox musical melodrama set in a turn-of-the-century Parisian nightclub. The film’s songs are mostly 70s & 80s pop. Nicole Kidman, Ewan McGregor. 8 p.m.
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