Observer Editor
Community Listing
Online Event
Creative Washtenaw Event
Free Event
Donation Suggested
Hybrid Event
Events in January 2026
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Looking for live music tonight?
Visit our Nightspots listing.
January 13, 2026
Observer Editor,
Ann Arbor Group Runs: Fleet Feet
Observer Editor
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.
Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
Observer Editor,
Sunrise Nature Hike: Nature Learning Community
Observer Editor
Naturalist Elle Bogle leads a hike through the winter stillness to listen to birds, breathe in the scents of the forest, and hunt for animal tracks. Proper winter gear and binoculars recommended. 9:30–11 a.m., Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free; metered parking. Preregistration required at naturelearningcommunity.org. [email protected].
Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
Observer Editor,
“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
Observer Editor
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.
Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
Observer Editor
Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor City Club
Observer Editor
Every Tues., Thurs., & Fri., except Jan. 2. 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.), City Club, 1830 Washtenaw. $9 per person. If you plan to come without a partner, email [email protected].
Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
Observer Editor,
Ann Arbor Area Scrabble Club
Observer Editor
Every Tues. All invited to play the classic word game, using the 5th-edition Scrabble dictionary. Bring your own set, if you like. 4–7 p.m., Corner Brewery, 720 Norris St., Ypsi. Free. meetup.com/ann-arbor-scrabble-meetup.
Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
Observer Editor,
“Introductory Woodcarving: Skill Building with Fish”: Ann Arbor District Library
Observer Editor
Jan. 13 & 20 (different times). Adults & teens invited to learn woodcarving basics, then carve a small fish to take home. 5:30–7:30 p.m. (Jan. 13) & 1–3 p.m. (Jan. 20), AADL Downtown Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.
Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
Observer Editor,
“Collage and Chill”: Dzanc House
Observer Editor
Jan. 13 & 27. All invited to make collages. Supplies provided, but bring your own if you like. 6–8 p.m., Dzanc House, 402 S. Huron St., Ypsi. Free; donations accepted. dzanchouse.org.
Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
Observer Editor
“Craft & Drink with SCRAP Creative Reuse”: Bløm Meadworks
Observer Editor
All invited to work on their own creation, with materials provided. Supplies this month include vision board–making materials. 6–8 p.m., Bløm, 100 S. Fourth Ave. $10–$15 (pay what you can), in advance at drinkblom.com/events or at the door. (734) 548–9729.
Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
Observer Editor,
Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company (AARC)
Observer Editor
Every Thurs., Sat., Mon., & Tues. (different AARC locations). Runners of all abilities invited to join a 5K mapped route (Thurs. & Mon.), either a beginner or advanced group run (Sat.), or an interval-based training run (Tues.). 6 p.m. (Thurs.), AARC Colonnade, 901 W. Eisenhower; 7 a.m. (Sat.) & 6 p.m. (Tues.), AARC Downtown, 209 S. Ashley; and 6 p.m. (Mon.), Corner Brewery, 720 Norris, Ypsi. Free. annarborrunningcompany.com.
Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
Community Listing
iPhone Photography: Ann Arbor Public Schools Rec & Ed
Community Listing
Begin to understand the photographic possibilities of your Apple iPhone. In this course we will cover the basic settings in your iPhone, filters that come preinstalled and some of the editing options available.
Instructor Katelend Rosaen is a fine art photographer who has exhibited her art work in multiple countries and has a European Masters of Fine Art Photography; Katelend changes people’s perspective one project at a time.
Pioneer High School, 601 W. Stadium Blvd, Room D203 ,Ann Arbor, MI 48103. Purchase tickets at this link: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/aareced/activity/search/detail/64285?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true $35.00. [email protected] aarecedonline.com (734) 994-2300 ext. 0.Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
Observer Editor,
“Tour de Dirt”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
Observer Editor
Every Tues. 20- to 35-mile ride along Chelsea-area dirt roads. See aabts.org for weather cancellations or delays. 6:15 p.m., meet at Aberdeen Bike, 1101 Main, Chelsea. Free. For each week’s route, email [email protected].
Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
Community Listing
Design Your Year: Vision Board & Intention-Setting: Ann Arbor Public Schools Rec & Ed
Community Listing
Begin 2026 with clarity and inspiration in this workshop focusing on goal setting, creativity and mindful living. Through reflection prompts and hands-on collage, you’ll design a vision board centered on what matters most—health, relationships, finances, travel, creativity, or calm. We’ll also explore how to turn goals into actionable steps that last past January. All supplies provided; no artistic skill required. Participants will complete a 2026 vision board and receive a printable “Goals into Action” worksheet.
Westerman Preschool and Family Center, 2775 Boardwalk Dr. ,Ann Arbor, MI 48104. https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/aareced/activity/search/detail/64503?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true $25.00. [email protected] aarecedonline.com (734) 994-2300 ext. 0.Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
Observer Editor
Magic: The Gathering: Sylvan Factory
Observer Editor
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.
Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
Observer Editor
“Gundam Premiere Night”: Fathom Entertainment
Observer Editor
(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. 12, 13, & 15: “Gundam Premiere Night.” Dubbed (Mon. & Tues.) and subtitled (Thurs.) screenings of 2 feature-length compilations of TV shows from this popular anime franchise about an epic battle between giant piloted robots to determine the fate of Earth. 7 p.m. (Ann Arbor 20 only).
Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
Observer Editor
“Richard III”: Michigan Theater
Observer Editor
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. 13: “Richard III” (Laurence Olivier, 1955). Laurence Olivier directs himself as the villainous king in this British Technicolor film adaptation of Shakespeare’s history play. 7 p.m.
Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
Observer Editor,
Fantasy and Science Fiction/Theory Reading Group: U-M English Department
Observer Editor
All age 21 & over invited (via Zoom) to discuss a pair of classic vampire stories: John Polidori’s 1819 The Vampyre, the first published vampire short story (a product of the same writing contest that produced Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein); and Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu’s 1871 Gothic novella Carmilla, about a young woman living in a castle who enters into a relationship with a mysterious, beautiful woman who first appears in her dreams. 7–9 p.m. For access, please email [email protected].
Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
Observer Editor,
Huron Valley Harmonizers Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society
Observer Editor
Every Tues. except Jan. 27. Singers of all genders invited to join this rehearsal. 7–8:45 p.m., Interfaith Center, 704 Airport Blvd., ste. 1. Free to visitors (annual dues for those who join). (734) 796–7467, [email protected], tinyurl.com/hvharmonizers.
Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
Observer Editor,
Shape Note Singing: Ypsi Shape Note Group
Observer Editor
Jan. 13 & 27. All invited to join an afternoon of shape note, or sacred harp singing, an early American form of hymn singing that uses musical notation with distinct shapes to make learning easier. Loaner songbooks available. No experience required. 7–9 p.m., RAC, Off Center bldg., 76 N. Huron St., Ypsi. Free. riversidearts.org/shape-note-singing-ypsilanti.
Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
Observer Editor,
Tuesday English Country Dance: Ann Arbor Community of Traditional Music and Dance
Observer Editor
Every Tues. Historical and traditional English dancing to live music. All dances taught and prompted; no complicated steps, and no partner or experience needed. Bring clean, flat, nonslip shoes and your own water bottle. First-timers asked to arrive at 6:45 p.m. 7–9:30 p.m., Concourse Hall, 4531 Concourse. Suggested donation: $8–$12 (students, $4; kids age 13 & under with caregiver, free). (734) 665–7704, aactmad.org/english-country.
Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
Observer Editor
“Comedy Gauntlet”: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
Observer Editor
Every Tues. Ninety-second sets by each of 16 area stand-up comics, advancing tournament-style until a winner is decided. Followed at 9 p.m. by “Say What?” Comedy Open Mic hosted by local comics Ned Rice and Jeff Teed. All 18 & up invited to sign up for 6-minute sets. 8 p.m., HSBT, 2350 W. Liberty. $15 in advance at crowdwork.com/e/comedy-gauntlet, $18 (if available) at the door. 9 p.m. show, free. [email protected].
Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
Observer Editor,
Crafty Hour: Bløm Mead + Cider
Observer Editor
Every Tues. All invited to bring and work on their non-messy crafting projects (knitting, collage, etc.). 8–10 p.m., Bløm, 100 S. Fourth Ave. Free, but purchase of food & drink encouraged. $1 off all 12-oz. pours. (734) 548–9729.
Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal