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January 14, 2026
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“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
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Every Tues.–Sun., except Jan. 1. 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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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.). Kerrytown Market. Free. [email protected].
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“Artist Trading Cards”: Ann Arbor District Library
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All invited to decorate trading cards to take home or swap with other participants. 1–2 p.m., AADL Downtown, lower level. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“I Puritani”: Fathom Entertainment
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(734) 973–8424 (Ann Arbor 20), (734) 316–5500 (Emagine). Tickets $12.50 (except as noted) in advance at fathomentertainment.com/events and at the door. Ann Arbor 20 (4100 Carpenter, Ypsi.) & Emagine (1335 E. Michigan Ave., Saline), various times.
Jan. 10 & 14: “I Puritani.” Live (Sat.) & prerecorded (Wed.) broadcasts of the Metropolitan Opera’s new production of Vincenzo Bellini’s bel canto masterpiece about the forbidden love between a Puritan woman and a Royalist man during the English Civil War. Italian, subtitles. 1 p.m. (Wed., Ann Arbor 20 only). $24.
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“CommuniTEA Table”: The Washtenaw Food Hub
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Every Wed. Food- and agriculture-related discussions & demos, with tastings.
Jan. 7: “Brew’d: Raw Nut & Seed Crackers.” Ypsi brewer Rachel Kanaan shows how to make nutrient-dense raw and fermented crackers in a food dehydrator.
Jan. 14: “Tantré Farm CSA Program.” Tantré Farm cofounder Deb Lentz on this community-supported farm.
Jan. 21: “Brew’d: Mead Making Pt. 2.” Rachel Kanaan and Mason Shipe on the basics of brewing honey wine. $5 at the door.
Jan. 28: “Stitch & B!%@#.” Knitters and crocheters invited to work on projects while local fiber artist Robin Lehman introduces some natural fibers.
5–6 p.m., Washtenaw Food Hub, 4175 Whitmore Lake Rd. Free, except as noted. thewashtenawfoodhub.com.
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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 Mon.–Wed., Fri., & Sat. All invited to play both casual and tournament forms of the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering (MTG).
Mon. (6:30 p.m.): “Just Another Modern Monday.” Three rounds using powerful cards, for experienced players, with prizes. $10.
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 Showdown.” Three rounds, with competitive tournament rules, prizes of store credit. $10.
Fri. (6:30 p.m.): “Friday Night Magic.” Cost and format vary.
Various times, Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium. Various costs. (734) 929–5877, sylvanfactory.com.
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Kaloki Nyamai: U-M Stamps School of Art & Design Penny Stamps Speaker Series
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This renowned Nairobi-based artist discusses his multidisciplinary practice making immersive works that merge painting, sculpture, and installation. His large-scale work “Tusukane” appears in the UMMA Gallery of African Art through spring of 2026. Also, an exhibit of his work, “Kaloki Nyamai: Tuukelile Vaa” (see Galleries) runs Jan. 14–Feb. 27 at the Institute for the Humanities. The talk is followed by a reception at the Institute (6:30–8 p.m., 202 S. Thayer). 5:30–6:30 p.m., UMMA Helmut Stern Auditorium, 525 S. State. Free. (734) 936–0671, stamps.umich.edu/events/kaloki-nyamai.
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“Pro- and Anti-Vax: Facts, Fallacies, Fear, and Fraud”: Ann Arbor City Club Dine & Discover
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Talk by U-M biology professor emeritus Robert Bender. Dinner at 5:30 p.m. 6 p.m., City Club, 1830 Washtenaw. $15 lecture only; with dinner, $39 (members, $34). Preregistration required. (734) 662–3279, [email protected], annarborcityclub.org
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“Refined Botanical Fragrances by Providence Perfume”: 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 6 different fragrances from this all-natural perfume company. 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, 4th fl. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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Figure Drawing: Dzanc House
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Jan. 14. 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 at least 2 days in advance 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 Mon.–Wed., Fri., & Sat. All invited to play both casual and tournament forms of the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering (MTG).
Mon. (6:30 p.m.): “Just Another Modern Monday.” Three rounds using powerful cards, for experienced players, with prizes. $10.
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 Showdown.” Three rounds, with competitive tournament rules, prizes of store credit. $10.
Fri. (6:30 p.m.): “Friday Night Magic.” Cost and format vary.
Various times, Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium. Various costs. (734) 929–5877, sylvanfactory.com.
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“An Evening of Poetry and Written Word”: Crazy Wisdom Poetry Circle
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All invited to read and discuss (via Zoom) their poetry or short fiction. For guidelines, see cwcircle.poetry.blog/poetry-workshop-guidelines. 7–9 p.m. (sign-up for new participants begins at 6:45 p.m.), for URL email [email protected]. Free.
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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., 704 Airport Blvd., ste. 1. Free. (734) 327–0270, interfaithspirit.org.
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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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Cozy Craft Club Screening of “Clueless”: 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.
Jan. 14: Cozy Craft Club Screening of “Clueless” (Amy Heckerling, 1995). All invited to bring their knitting, coloring book, or any craft to watch (with the house lights up) this endearing tale of high schoolers in Beverly Hills, loosely inspired by Jane Austen’s Emma. 7 p.m.
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“Comedy Jamm”: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
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Every Wed. Performances by up to 12 aspiring and established area stand-up comics. On Jan. 7, 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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“Jury Duty”: Pittsfield Union Grange
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Washtenaw County Clerk Larry Kestenbaum discusses the methods used, both now and in the past, to fill jury pools. 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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Jan. 14, 21 & 28. 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 St., Ypsi. Free. (734) 340–3468.
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“Turtle Cat Comedy”: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
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Sets by stand-up comics JeCorey Hawkins, Brian Cox, Emily Clark, and Alfons Mueller. Hosted by Finn St. John. 9–10 p.m., HSBT, 2350 W. Liberty. $15 in advance at heardotsay.com/events, $18 (if available) at the door. [email protected].
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