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March 28, 2026

U-M Men’s Lacrosse vs. Maryland
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Time TBA, U-M Lacrosse Stadium, 2500 S. State. Tickets from $12 in advance at mgoblue.com & at the gate. (734) 764–0247.

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Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company (AARC)
7:00 am
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Every Mon., Tues., Thurs., & Sat. (different AARC locations). Runners of all abilities invited to join a 5K mapped route (Mon. & Thurs.), an interval-based training run (Tues.), or either a beginner or advanced group run (Sat.). 6 p.m. (Mon.), Corner Brewery, 720 Norris, Ypsi; 6 p.m. (Tues.) & 7 a.m. (Sat.), AARC Traver Village, 2621 Plymouth; and 6 p.m. (Thurs.), AARC Colonnade, 901 W. Eisenhower. Free. annarborrunningcompany.com.

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“Spring Bluebird Festival”: Michigan Bluebird Society
9:00 am - 4:45 pm
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Daylong series of lectures and exhibits related to the eastern bluebird’s feeding and nesting habits. Keynote speaker (1 p.m.) is nationally known naturalist and photographer Julie Zickefoose, author of The Bluebird Effect: Uncommon Bonds with Common Birds. Sale of bluebird-friendly feeders and nesting boxes. Also, a kids activity area with games and crafts. $22 lunch available by reservation only at the URL below by Mar. 18. 9 a.m.–4:45 p.m., WCC Morris Lawrence Bldg., Towsley Auditorium, 4800 E. Huron River Dr. Free. michiganbluebirds.org/springfestival.

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Fiber Expo
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Mar. 28 & 29. Show and sale of a variety of yarns and fiber art supplies, products, and crafting items. Demos. Also, breeders on hand with alpacas, sheep, and other animals. Concessions. Service animals only. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (Sat.) & 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (Sun.), Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. $4 ($6 for both days) cash only; kids 12 & under, free. (567) 249-5294, fiberexpo.com.

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JLC Book Sale
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
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Mar. 26–28. Local family-run sale of over 30,000 used books, as well as DVDs, audiobooks, video games, puzzles, and board games. Also, a presale on Mar. 25 from 4–8 p.m. for teachers and homeschool families. 9 a.m.–8 p.m., Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, bldg. A, 5055 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. Free admission. jlcbooksale.com.

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“52nd Annual Dance for Mother Earth Ann Arbor Powwow”: U-M Native American Student Association
10:00 am - 9:00 pm
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Mar. 28 & 29. Gathering of Native Americans from throughout the Great Lakes area with social dancing and demonstrations of different styles of Native American dance, including fancy, traditional, grass dress, and jingle dress. Dance contests featuring children and adults dressed in traditional regalia accompanied by drumming ensembles. Grand entries both days at noon. Display and sale of traditional crafts and food. 10 a.m.9 p.m. (Sat.) & 10 a.m.6 p.m. (Sun.), Skyline High School, 2552 N. Maple. $10 (students & seniors, $5) per day; $15 (students & seniors, $10) weekend pass; kids age 5 & under and U-M students, free; group rates available. Tickets available in advance at powwow.umich.edu/event-information & at the door. (734) 936-1055.

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Open House: U-M Detroit Observatory
10:00 am - 11:00 pm
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Mar. 14 & 28 (different times). All invited to drop in and tour the historic building, view exhibits, participate in astronomy-related activities, and view the sun with the Observatory’s solar telescope (weather permitting). On Mar. 28, the observatory is open late to observe the night sky with the 1857 Fitz telescope. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (Mar. 14) & 10 a.m.–11 p.m. (Mar. 28), 1398 E. Ann at Observatory. Free. (734) 764–3482, detroitobservatory.umich.edu.

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Show & Sale: Michigan State African Violet Society
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Show and sale of African violets, other gesneriads, and supplies. Also, a hands-on leaf propagation workshop (11 a.m.). 10 a.m.–3 p.m., U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro. Free admission; metered parking. mbgna.umich.edu/events.

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WOW Woodlands and Wildflower Walk
10:00 am - 11:00 am
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WOW Woods and Wildflower Walks, 4th Saturdays, 10–12, starting at Bird Hills Nature Area.
Explore Washtenaw’s Own Wildlands (WOW) with local ecologists to learn about trees and wildflower identification, uses, and lore. Walks will take place in most weather on narrow uneven nature trails, and ticks are a possibility; please plan accordingly. Open to all levels and pay-what-you-will, with all proceeds going to conservation causes and candidates. Schedule subject to changes and cancellations. Registration for WOW Walks is highly encouraged. Email register for a walk, or join the email list for schedule and weather updates, or with questions.

Bird Hills Nature Area, 1850 Newport Road ,Ann Arbor. Register via email: [email protected] Free (donations accepted). [email protected]

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“Saturday Morning Physics: U-M Physics Department
10:30 am
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Mar. 14 & 28. Popular series of talks, aimed at general audiences, by U-M scholars.

Mar. 14: Magnets and Amplitudes: A Glimpse into the Quantum Realm.” Two short talks by U-M physics grad students Aaron Chan and Justin Berman.

Mar. 28: “The Physics of Active Matter.” U-M physics professor Suraj Shankar discusses this emerging field of physics that studies how birds, bees, and other biological systems self-organize.

10:30 a.m., 170 Weiser Hall, 500 Church. Livestream available at lsa.umich.edu/physics/news-events. Free. (734) 764–4437.

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Chime Concert: Kerrytown Market & Shops
10:30 am - 11:00 am
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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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“Building Your Author Legacy”: Ann Arbor District Library
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Great Lakes African American Writers Conference Award–winning authors Michael Copeland and Schwartzen Précil share tips for aspiring and established writers looking to elevate their craft. 11 a.m.–1 p.m., AADL Downtown, 4th fl. Free. (734) 327-4200.

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“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Every Tues.–Sun., & Mon. Mar. 30. 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., 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478, ummnh.org.

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“The Joy of LOOPing — The Pickle Fort Film Collective”: 64th Ann Arbor Film Festival Off The Screen
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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A hands-on, Montessori-style workshop where participants create hand-painted and hand-inked 16mm film loops on clear film leader. Completed loops will be projected on the Michigan Theater screen. Facilitated by Sean Kenny and members of the collective, the workshop celebrates the tactile joy of handmade cinema. 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Michigan Theater Grand Foyer.

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“Creature Encounters & Adult Open Hours”: The Creature Conservancy
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Every Sat. & Sun., and Fri., Mar. 6 & 20. On Sat. and Sun., conservancy staffers show off representatives of some predatory species, including a cougar, a black-headed python, and an alligator snapping turtle at 1 & 4 p.m., and an animal keeper shows a wolf hybrid at 2 & 3 p.m. During the Friday Adult Open Hours (age 18+ only), conservancy staffers show off all four animals at 7:30 p.m. All tickets include a chance to see the conservancy’s other animals. Noon–5 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.) & 7–9 p.m. (Fri.), 4950 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. $15 (kids ages 2–12, $13; under age 2, free) cash or credit at the door only. (734) 929–9324, thecreatureconservancy.org.

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Critter House Open Hours: Leslie Science & Nature Center
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Every Sat. & Sun. A chance to view LSNC birds of prey and its Critter House animals, which include frogs, turtles, snakes, and other species native to Michigan. Noon–3 p.m., 1831 Traver. $5 suggested donation. (734) 997–1553, lesliesnc.org.

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U-M Museum of Natural History Planetarium & Dome Theater
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Every Fri.–Sun. Three different audiovisual planetarium shows suitable for all ages. Sea Monsters (noon) follows an intrepid dolichorhynchops (an extinct species of marine reptile) as she travels through the most dangerous oceans in history; The Sky Tonight (1 & 3 p.m.) explores the current night sky, with tips on how to find the cardinal directions, constellations, and planets on your own; and T. Rex (2 p.m.) describes the iconic dinosaur’s scientific and cinematic history (includes scenes of dinosaur violence). Noon, 1, 2, & 3 p.m., 1105 North University. $8 at the gift shop. Limited capacity. (734) 764–0480, ummnh.org.

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“All About Owls”: U-M Museum of Natural History Discovery Demos
12:30 pm
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Every Sat. & Sun., except Mar. 15. Hands-on 20-minute family-oriented demo for age 5 & up that uses museum specimens to teach about owls’ unique adaptations and how they’re related to dinosaurs. 12:30 & 2:30 p.m., 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478, ummnh.org.

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“Anatomy & Physiology Exploration on the Anatomage Table”: WCC Super STEAM Saturday
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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WCC biology and physiology professor Susan Dentel leads a session to explore the WCC’s 3D medical anatomy visualization technology. Geared toward middle school students, but all welcome. 1–2 p.m., WCC Crane Liberal Arts and Science Bldg., rm. LA259, 4800 E. Huron River Dr. Preregistration required at bit.ly/wccsteam. Free.

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“Pour the Water as I Leave”: 64th Annual Ann Arbor Film Festival
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Mar. 24–29. The oldest and one of the most prestigious avant-garde film festivals in North America, showcasing a wide range of new experimental and independent films, highlights both Ukrainian and LGBTQ+ filmmakers this year. Tickets: $15 per screening; $70–$100 for weekend passes; $105$185 for passes for the entire festival, including the opening night party & all film screenings. Online and combo online/in-person passes also available. Discounts for members, seniors, and students. Early bird discounts for tickets purchased by Feb. 28. All screenings at the Michigan Theater unless otherwise noted. All tickets and passes available both at the AAFF desk inside the Michigan Theater and online at aafilmfest.org. 

Mar. 28: 

“Pour the Water as I Leave.” This sometimes surreal documentary/narrative feature in competition by Daniela Repas explores the war in Bosnia and its aftermath via the lives of 7 Bosnians. 1 p.m.

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Moana Party and Dance Performance: Ann Arbor District Library
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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The Polynesian Dancers of Michigan perform a hula program inspired by the Moana movies. With craft activities for kids grades K–5. 1–3 p.m., AADL Downtown. Free. (734) 327–4200.

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Open Rehearsal at Ballet Chelsea
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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Join Ballet Chelsea for an Open Rehearsal of Alice in Wonderland on March 28 from 1:00–2:30 PM. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the dancers, custom choreography, and creative process as this whimsical spring production comes to life.

Free to attend - no tickets required. Come watch the magic unfold!

1050 S. Main St ,Chelsea, MI 48118. Free. https://balletchelsea.org/

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“Films in Competition 9: Almost All Ages (6+)”: 64th Annual Ann Arbor Film Festival
1:30 pm
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Mar. 24–29. The oldest and one of the most prestigious avant-garde film festivals in North America, showcasing a wide range of new experimental and independent films, highlights both Ukrainian and LGBTQ+ filmmakers this year. Tickets: $15 per screening; $70–$100 for weekend passes; $105$185 for passes for the entire festival, including the opening night party & all film screenings. Online and combo online/in-person passes also available. Discounts for members, seniors, and students. Early bird discounts for tickets purchased by Feb. 28. All screenings at the Michigan Theater unless otherwise noted. All tickets and passes available both at the AAFF desk inside the Michigan Theater and online at aafilmfest.org. 

Mar. 28: 

“Films in Competition 9: Almost All Ages (6+).” This lineup of family-friendly cinema features films about flower power, a day in the life of a small child, a missing cat, and more. $7. 1:30 p.m.

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Museum Highlight Tours: U-M Museum of Natural History
1:30 pm
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Every Sat. 30-minute tour of the museum’s exhibits and galleries, as well as an introduction to some current U-M Biological Sciences research projects. 1:30 p.m., 1105 North University. Free. Limited capacity. Sign up at the welcome desk. (734) 764–0478.

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“Gatz”: Elevator Repair Service (University Musical Society)
2:00 pm
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Mar. 2729. This New York Citybased theater company brings its extraordinary, award-winning, verbatim staging of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby to Ann Arbor. When an employee finds a copy of Gatsby in the shabby office of a mysterious small business and begins to read it out loud, his coworkers slowly become drawn in as the great novel’s characters. Over a single 6.5-hour production (plus dinner and breaks), the entire text of the novel is brought to life in a production that’s been lauded around the world. The staging “beautifully captures the elegiac tone of the book with its sense of the dissolving, essentially agrarian American Dream,” according to the Guardian. Directed by John Collins. 2 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 1 p.m. (Sun.), Power Center. Tickets $133–$183 (students, $40) in advance only at ums.org/season.

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Drop-in Improv Games: Ypsi Improv
2:00 pm
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Mar. 3, 14, 21, & 28. All age 16 & up invited to learn about and participate in improv games in a fun, relaxed, and judgment-free setting. No experience necessary. The Mar. 21 & 28 meetings are followed by an hour-long skills session discussing and practicing a specific improv skill. 7–9 p.m. (Tues.) & 2–4 p.m. (Sat.), Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. Huron St., Ypsi. Tickets $8 (with skills session, $15) in advance via PayPal or Venmo linked from meetup.com/ypsi-improv or in cash at the door.

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Letterpress Open Lab: Ann Arbor District Library
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Mar. 9, 18, & 28. (different times). All adults invited to learn the basics of printing with movable type. 5–7 p.m. (Mar. 9 & 18) and 2–4 p.m. (Mar. 28), AADL Downtown, Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.

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U-M Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Saturday Sampler
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Mar. 21 & 28. Docent-led tours exploring “Early Pagans and Late Christians” (Mar. 21) and “Roman Provinces” (Mar. 28). 2–3 p.m., 434 S. State. Free. (734) 764–9304.

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U-M Softball
2:00 pm
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Game vs. Washington. This season’s opener is the first in a 3-game series (Mar. 21, 2 p.m.; Mar. 22, 1 p.m.). This month’s home schedule includes another 3-game series vs. Purdue (Mar. 27, 5 p.m.; Mar. 28, 2 p.m.; Mar. 29, 1 p.m.) and a single game against Oakland (Mar. 31, 4 p.m.). 5 p.m., Alumni Field, 1114 S. State. Tickets $8–$20 at mgoblue.com/tickets & at the gate. (734) 764–0247.

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“All About Owls”: U-M Museum of Natural History Discovery Demos
2:30 pm
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Every Sat. & Sun., except Mar. 15. Hands-on 20-minute family-oriented demo for age 5 & up that uses museum specimens to teach about owls’ unique adaptations and how they’re related to dinosaurs. 12:30 & 2:30 p.m., 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478, ummnh.org.

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“The JonBenét Game”: Theatre Nova
3:00 pm
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Mar. 27–Apr. 19. Carla Milarch directs Tori Keenan-Zelt’s new drama about best friends Molly and Rae, who secretly played JonBenét Ramsey at sleepovers when they were 12. Twenty years later, in the wake of Molly’s tragic death, Rae returns to her hometown. When Molly’s 12-year-old daughter knocks on Rae’s door, she and Rae slide into the old game and the dark and mysterious spaces of unresolved grief. 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), 3 p.m. (Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.). 410 W. Huron St. Tickets $30 (seniors, $25; students with ID, $15) in advance at theatrenova.org & (if available) at the door. (734) 635–8450.

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“Films in Competition 10: Ukrainian Shorts”: 64th Annual Ann Arbor Film Festival
3:30 pm
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Mar. 24–29. The oldest and one of the most prestigious avant-garde film festivals in North America, showcasing a wide range of new experimental and independent films, highlights both Ukrainian and LGBTQ+ filmmakers this year. Tickets: $15 per screening; $70–$100 for weekend passes; $105$185 for passes for the entire festival, including the opening night party & all film screenings. Online and combo online/in-person passes also available. Discounts for members, seniors, and students. Early bird discounts for tickets purchased by Feb. 28. All screenings at the Michigan Theater unless otherwise noted. All tickets and passes available both at the AAFF desk inside the Michigan Theater and online at aafilmfest.org. 

Mar. 28: 

“Films in Competition 10: Ukrainian Shorts.” This group of Ukrainian films include a poetic film essay set in purgatory, a search for a roommate in Budapest, a surreal night in the wilderness, and more. 3:30 p.m.

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“And the Fish Fly Above Our Heads”: 64th Annual Ann Arbor Film Festival
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Mar. 24–29. The oldest and one of the most prestigious avant-garde film festivals in North America, showcasing a wide range of new experimental and independent films, highlights both Ukrainian and LGBTQ+ filmmakers this year. Tickets: $15 per screening; $70–$100 for weekend passes; $105$185 for passes for the entire festival, including the opening night party & all film screenings. Online and combo online/in-person passes also available. Discounts for members, seniors, and students. Early bird discounts for tickets purchased by Feb. 28. All screenings at the Michigan Theater unless otherwise noted. All tickets and passes available both at the AAFF desk inside the Michigan Theater and online at aafilmfest.org. 

Mar. 28: 

“And the Fish Fly Above Our Heads.” Dima Adib El-Horr’s quiet documentary/narrative feature in competition is about a woman filming three men on a public beach in Beirut, where only men come. By the sea they wait, as she waits, with the same silent fatalism that shapes their lives. 5 p.m.

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Magic: The Gathering: Sylvan Factory
5:00 pm
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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. Various costs. (734) 929–5877, sylvanfactory.com.

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“Adam’s Apple”: 64th Annual Ann Arbor Film Festival
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Mar. 24–29. The oldest and one of the most prestigious avant-garde film festivals in North America, showcasing a wide range of new experimental and independent films, highlights both Ukrainian and LGBTQ+ filmmakers this year. Tickets: $15 per screening; $70–$100 for weekend passes; $105$185 for passes for the entire festival, including the opening night party & all film screenings. Online and combo online/in-person passes also available. Discounts for members, seniors, and students. Early bird discounts for tickets purchased by Feb. 28. All screenings at the Michigan Theater unless otherwise noted. All tickets and passes available both at the AAFF desk inside the Michigan Theater and online at aafilmfest.org. 

Mar. 28: 

“Adam’s Apple.” Amy Jenkins’ feature in competition is a personal documentary that spans almost 2 decades of a family in transition, filmed from both her perspective and that of her transgender son Adam. 5:30 p.m.

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“Laughs for a Change”: No Kings Comedy Show and Fundraiser
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Michigan comedians Calvin Brown and Sheila Lovely perform. Auction, buffet, cash bar. Doors at 5:30, dinner at 6 p.m. Show at 8 p.m. 6-9 p.m., Captain Joe’s Grill, 9901 N. Main, Whitmore Lake. (734)-9000, northfielddemsmi.com.

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“Total Mobile Home and the Birth of Microcinema”: 64th Annual Ann Arbor Film Festival
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Mar. 24–29. The oldest and one of the most prestigious avant-garde film festivals in North America, showcasing a wide range of new experimental and independent films, highlights both Ukrainian and LGBTQ+ filmmakers this year. Tickets: $15 per screening; $70–$100 for weekend passes; $105$185 for passes for the entire festival, including the opening night party & all film screenings. Online and combo online/in-person passes also available. Discounts for members, seniors, and students. Early bird discounts for tickets purchased by Feb. 28. All screenings at the Michigan Theater unless otherwise noted. All tickets and passes available both at the AAFF desk inside the Michigan Theater and online at aafilmfest.org. 

Mar. 28: 

“Total Mobile Home and the Birth of Microcinema.” Rebecca Barten and David Sherman present a live cine-essay about their influential DIY exhibition space, Total Mobile Home microCinema, and the underground experimental cinema culture that exploded in 1990s San Francisco. 7 p.m.

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Michigan Raptors vs. Detroit Bandits.
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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This new local professional arena football team debuts in a game against the undefeated Detroit Bandits. 7 p.m., Wide World Sport Center, 2140 Oak Valley. $15 at tinyurl.com/a2-raptors. Season tickets available. miraptors.com.

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Ron Taylor: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
7:15 pm
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Mar. 26–28. Raunchy, profane Detroit-born comic with an energetic delivery, covering everything from his childhood karate classes to his preferences in erectile dysfunction pills. Opening act TBA. 7:15 p.m. (Thurs-Sat.) & 9:45 p.m. (Sat.), 212 S. Fourth Ave. $21 (Thurs., $16) at aacomedy.com and (if available) at the door. (734) 996–9080.

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“Films in Competition 11”: 64th Annual Ann Arbor Film Festival
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Mar. 24–29. The oldest and one of the most prestigious avant-garde film festivals in North America, showcasing a wide range of new experimental and independent films, highlights both Ukrainian and LGBTQ+ filmmakers this year. Tickets: $15 per screening; $70–$100 for weekend passes; $105$185 for passes for the entire festival, including the opening night party & all film screenings. Online and combo online/in-person passes also available. Discounts for members, seniors, and students. Early bird discounts for tickets purchased by Feb. 28. All screenings at the Michigan Theater unless otherwise noted. All tickets and passes available both at the AAFF desk inside the Michigan Theater and online at aafilmfest.org. 

Mar. 28: 

“Films in Competition 11.” This group of mixed-genre films features Swiss artist Adrian Flury’s Panic in Nowhere and includes a thermodynamic melody, an exploration of determination and faith, and a meditation on motion and joy. 7:30 p.m.

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“Shirley Verrett: The Voice and the Fire in the Belly”: Kerrytown Concert House
7:30 pm
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“Shirley Verrett: The Voice and the Fire in the Belly”: Kerrytown Concert House
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Soprano Kimwana Doner, a Wayne State University voice professor, pays tribute to the legendary opera star who broke barriers on the world’s greatest stages. Accompanied by pianist John Etsell, Doner tells Verrett’s story and sings arias from her repertoire, such as selections from Carmen, Tosca, Aida, and Macbeth. 7:30 p.m., 415 N. Fourth Ave. $30–$40 (students, $20–$30) in advance at kerrytownconcerthouse.com and (if available) at the door. (734) 769–2999.

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“Who Can Say?”: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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Mar. 14 & 28. Game show–style performance by experienced improvisers responding to prompts and challenges. 7:30–8:30 p.m., 2350 W. Liberty. $10 in advance at heardotsay.com/events, $12 at the door. $20 ($23 at door) includes the 8:30 p.m. show (see listing). [email protected].

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Winter Choral Concert: EMU Music Department
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Winter Choral Concert: EMU Music Department
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EMU choral director Brandon Johnson directs the singing groups EMU Voices, EMU Vision, & Measure for Measure in a program TBA. 7:30–9 p.m., EMU, Pease Auditorium, W. Cross at College Pl., Ypsi. $10 (K–12 students, free) at emich.ludus.com. [email protected].

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“Semele”: U-M Music School
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“Semele”: U-M Music School
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Mar. 26–29. U-M voice and instrument students perform Handel’s oratorio based on the myth of Semele, the woman whose tryst with Zeus resulted in the birth of Dionysus. Recommended for ages 16 & up. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.), 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), and 2 p.m. (Sun.), Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre. Tickets $29 & $35 (students, $16) in advance at the Michigan League box office, smtd.umich.edu, and at the door. (734) 764–0583.

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“The JonBenét Game”: Theatre Nova
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Mar. 27–Apr. 19. Carla Milarch directs Tori Keenan-Zelt’s new drama about best friends Molly and Rae, who secretly played JonBenét Ramsey at sleepovers when they were 12. Twenty years later, in the wake of Molly’s tragic death, Rae returns to her hometown. When Molly’s 12-year-old daughter knocks on Rae’s door, she and Rae slide into the old game and the dark and mysterious spaces of unresolved grief. 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), 3 p.m. (Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.). 410 W. Huron St. Tickets $30 (seniors, $25; students with ID, $15) in advance at theatrenova.org & (if available) at the door. (734) 635–8450.

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TJ Zindle: Rancho Tranquilico
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TJ Zindle: Rancho Tranquilico
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House concert by this former guitarist of the inventive local progressive country-rock band, the Ragbirds. 8 p.m. (doors open at 7:30 p.m.), 11300 Island Lake Rd., Dexter. Park along the driveway. $25 in advance only (space limited) via Venmo @tj-zindle. (734) 223–2321, [email protected].

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“Tony Odyssey”: 64th Annual Ann Arbor Film Festival
9:00 pm
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Mar. 24–29. The oldest and one of the most prestigious avant-garde film festivals in North America, showcasing a wide range of new experimental and independent films, highlights both Ukrainian and LGBTQ+ filmmakers this year. Tickets: $15 per screening; $70–$100 for weekend passes; $105$185 for passes for the entire festival, including the opening night party & all film screenings. Online and combo online/in-person passes also available. Discounts for members, seniors, and students. Early bird discounts for tickets purchased by Feb. 28. All screenings at the Michigan Theater unless otherwise noted. All tickets and passes available both at the AAFF desk inside the Michigan Theater and online at aafilmfest.org. 

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“Tony Odyssey.” In Tony Banzai’s narrative feature in competition, Tony and his best friend decide to rob the bar where he works, setting in motion a cosmically absurd psychedelic odyssey. 9 p.m.

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“Films in Competition 12”: 64th Annual Ann Arbor Film Festival
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“Films in Competition 12”: 64th Annual Ann Arbor Film Festival
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Mar. 24–29. The oldest and one of the most prestigious avant-garde film festivals in North America, showcasing a wide range of new experimental and independent films, highlights both Ukrainian and LGBTQ+ filmmakers this year. Tickets: $15 per screening; $70–$100 for weekend passes; $105$185 for passes for the entire festival, including the opening night party & all film screenings. Online and combo online/in-person passes also available. Discounts for members, seniors, and students. Early bird discounts for tickets purchased by Feb. 28. All screenings at the Michigan Theater unless otherwise noted. All tickets and passes available both at the AAFF desk inside the Michigan Theater and online at aafilmfest.org. 

Mar. 28: 

“Films in Competition 12.” This program of experimental films features tempus fugit by Brooklyn-based filmmaker Rebecca Shapass and includes such topics as light and color in spiderwebs, the absurdity of our attention spans, and an AI agent empowered with toxic positivity. 9:30 p.m.

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Ron Taylor: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
9:45 pm
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Mar. 26–28. Raunchy, profane Detroit-born comic with an energetic delivery, covering everything from his childhood karate classes to his preferences in erectile dysfunction pills. Opening act TBA. 7:15 p.m. (Thurs-Sat.) & 9:45 p.m. (Sat.), 212 S. Fourth Ave. $21 (Thurs., $16) at aacomedy.com and (if available) at the door. (734) 996–9080.

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