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April 1, 2026
“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
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Every Tues.–Sun., except Apr. 11. 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.
Carillon Concert Series: U-M School of Music
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Every Mon.–Fri. through Apr. 21 (different locations). Performances by U-M carillon faculty and students. The carillons are open to visitors during the recitals; earplugs recommended. For a complete schedule see smtd.umich.edu/events. Burton Tower (noon), 230 N. Ingalls; and Lurie Tower (1:20 p.m.), 1230 Murfin. Free. (734) 615–3204.
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.). Free. [email protected].
Noon Lecture Series: Kempf House Museum
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Apr. 1, 8, 15, & 22. Intimate talks in this restored 19th-century Greek Revival home.
Apr. 1: “Traveling the World.” Speaker George Jabol on his passion for travel.
Apr. 8: “Crime and Punishment: Michigan’s Criminal Past.” Storyteller and historian Susan Nenadic on Michigan’s place as the nation’s leader in 19th-century prison reform.
Apr. 15: “William W. Cook.” U-M law school librarian emerita Margaret Leary on Cook, who advocated for alumni funding of U-M projects.
Apr. 22: “Observing Ann Arbor.” John Hilton, former longtime editor of the Ann Arbor Observer.
Noon–1 p.m., 312 S. Division. Free; donations accepted. (734) 994–4898, kempfhousemuseum.org.
U-M Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies Noon Lecture Series
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Apr. 1 & 15. Talks by visiting scholars.
Apr. 1: “The Information Age Behind the Iron Curtain: Bulgarian Computers and the Society They Tried to Build.” University of Tennessee Balkan history professor Victor Petrov discusses how Bulgaria built a technology industry during the last years of the Cold War.
Apr. 15: “The Last Soviet Artist.” Russian artist and dissident Victoria Lomasko discusses her collection of graphic reportages created during trips across the former Soviet republics.
Noon–1:20 p.m., 555 Weiser Hall, 500 Church. Free. (734) 764–0351.
“Smart Strategies to Outsmart Scammers”: Ann Arbor District Library
Walter J. Weber, Jr. Dementia Education Series: Glacier Hills Foundation
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Contact: Becky Pazkowski, executive director, Glacier Hills Foundation (734-929-6703; [email protected])
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Glacier Hills Foundation to Offer Dementia Education Webinars in April and September
ANN ARBOR, MI (March 24, 2026) – Ongoing professional training for dementia care is an area of critical importance at Glacier Hills: Trinity Health Senior Communities’ Life Plan Community in Ann Arbor. According to Consumer Affairs.com, approximately 40% - 70% of Life Plan Community (formerly known as Continuing Care Retirement Communities, or CCRC) residents are living with some form of cognitive decline or dementia. Understanding the progression of the disease and its effects on behavior requires intensive professional and family caregiver training. For this reason, The Glacier Hills Foundation will once again host its annual Walter J. Weber, Jr. Dementia Education Series in April and September 2026.
Through the Foundation’s generosity, Glacier Hills will make education available to its employees in all positions and at all levels, resident family members, and those in the greater community who have interest in understanding high-quality compassionate care to individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia. National dementia caregiving expert Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care® model will serve as the training framework. The instructor will be Beth Nolan, Chief Public Health Officer for Positive Approach to Care. Formerly an Assistant Professor and the Senior Associate Director for the Evaluation Institute at the University of Pittsburgh’s Graduate School of Public Health (PITT), Dr. Nolan received her Ph.D. in applied gerontology, and holds master’s degrees in Human Development and in Applied Behavior Analysis. She completed her internship with the National Academy of Social Insurance at the National Academy on an Aging Society, and her post-doctoral training in geriatric psychiatry at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, Pittsburgh, PA. While at PITT, she worked with a variety of human service agencies to translate and implement evidence-based programs for behavioral health, criminal justice, medicine, and senior living. Dr. Nolan now works to help caregivers become care partners.
Each year, The Glacier Hills Foundation presents its inclusive Walter J. Weber Jr. Dementia Education Series to provide education and ongoing training to direct caregiving staff, support staff, family members, all residents at Glacier Hills, members of the greater community, and other area aging services organizations. “We are delighted to invite members of the local community to join our professional team and families to benefit from the latest innovations and insights into memory care,” said Ben McKinnon, executive director at Glacier Hills.
The Walter J. Weber Jr. Dementia Education Series is made possible by a donation from the Walter J. Weber family to the Glacier Hills Foundation. This series is complimentary and open to the public. Online registration is now open for both the April and September events:
Wednesday, April 1, 2026: 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Developing Activities That Have Meaning for Those Living with Dementia (with Beth Nolan)
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Wednesday, September 30, 2026: 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Spirituality in Dementia Care (with Beth Nolan)
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1200 Earhart Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
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.
Ypsi Fine Arts Club: Riverside Arts Center
“Hello My Name Is ... Name Change Clinic”: Ann Arbor District Library
“Folk Song Jam Along”: Ann Arbor District Library
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Lori Fithian and Jean Chorazyczewski lead this family-friendly sing-along of familiar folk and pop songs. Lyrics and chords projected. Musicians invited to bring their own acoustic instruments. 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Westgate. Free. [email protected].
The Washtenaw Food Hub
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Every Wed., except Apr. 29. Food- and agriculture-related discussions, demos, and gatherings.
Apr. 1: “The Open Spoon.” Full moon community potluck.
Apr. 8: “Brew’d: Water Kefir.” Rachel Kanaan demonstrates how to brew this tangy fermented beverage.
Apr. 15: “Felted Wool Hot Pads.” Mitch Fehrle of MI Fibershed shows the basics of wet felting. $10 suggested.
Apr. 22: “Multipurpose Leather Strap.” Bliss Ledford shows how to create and customize a leather piece.
6 p.m., 4175 Whitmore Lake Rd. Free unless otherwise indicated, but preregistration requested for all events at tinyurl.com/a2-wfh-4-2026. thewashtenawfoodhub.com.
Brian Bouldrey & Susan McCarty: Literati Bookstore
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These 2 writers discuss their new novels. Bouldrey’s The Good Pornographer is a surrealistic farce about a drug-addled fantasy novelist. McCarty’s 2008 follows 2 former high school sweethearts forced to come to terms with their past in the wake of a tragedy. 6:30 p.m., 124 E. Washington. Free. (734) 585–5567.
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. 6:30 p.m. (Wed. & Mon.) & noon (Sun.), 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
“Quakers: Who Are We?”: Ann Arbor Friends Meeting
“The Super Mario Bros. Movie”: Michigan Theater
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Film screenings every Wed.–Sun. Tickets $10.50 unless otherwise noted (children under 12, students, seniors age 65 & older, & U.S. veterans, $8.50; members, $8) in advance online (recommended) & at the door. (734) 668–8397. For updated schedule, see marquee-arts.org/calendar.
Apr. 1: “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” (Aaron Horvath & Michael Jelenic, 2023). Blockbuster animated adaptation of the popular Nintendo video game. 7 p.m.
Ann Arbor Group Runs: Fleet Feet
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Every Wed., Sun., & Tues. Runners of all abilities invited to join a run of 3–5 miles along varying routes from different locations. Rain or shine. Fleet Feet (7 p.m. Wed.), 123 E. Liberty; and Dozer Coffee (8 a.m. Sun. & 7 a.m. Tues.), 112 Jackson Plz. Free. & (734) 769–5016 (Wed.) & (734) 929–9022 (Sun. & Tues.). fleetfeetsemichigan.com.
Live Production Electronic Music vol 45: Gear Lords
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GearLords has its 45th meeting and showcase on April 1st at Ziggys from 7pm until 1130pm. GearLords is an all hardware electronic music show that focuses on live on-the-spot production. Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti has a great number of these types of musicians and these shows are a great way to tap into the community. Per usual we have 4-5 performances from local and regional artists. Tonight Jawntelope, othercast, Silent Conversation, Versificator and OMO round out the lineup.
Ziggys, 206 W Michigan Ave. ,Ypsilanti. PWYC. [email protected] 7348834435.Rj Cowdery & Andrew Calhoun: On the Tracks Songwriter Showcase
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Double bill. Cowdery, a Columbus (OH) country folk-rock singer-songwriter, is known for her emotionally engaging lyrics and luminous voice. Calhoun, the founder of the folk label Waterbug Records, is a Chicago singer-songwriter who writes finely crafted, vividly imagined story-songs that he sings in a rich, resonant baritone. His repertoire also includes his original translations of Scottish dialect ballads. 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.), Chelsea Depot, 125 Jackson St., Chelsea. $20 suggested donation. [email protected], onthetrackschelsea.com.
“Comedy Bingo”: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
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Seven stand-up comics perform, incorporating specific tropes into their acts for audience members to catch and mark on bingo cards for a chance to win prizes. Hosted by Esteban Touma, with Simon Carlson, Andrew Dziobak, Erich Laux, Sam Rager, Alexa Stanton, Julianna Wiggins, & Andrew Yang. 7:15 p.m., 212 S. Fourth Ave. $10 in advance at aacomedy.com & (if available) at the door. (734) 996–9080.
“Remembering an Icon”: Michigan Flight Museum Historic Presentation Night
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Award-winning Michigan-based videographer and historian Ric Mixter discusses various rescue missions performed by airmen stationed at what was Selfridge Air Force Base (now Selfridge Air National Guard Base). 7:30 p.m., MFM, Willow Run Airport (off Ecorse from Beck Rd. via I-94 exit 190), Ypsi. $10 (members, free). (734) 483–4030.
“Wednesday Night Swing”: Swing Ann Arbor
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Every Wed., except Apr. 22. 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. $5 (free for members and lesson attendees) at the door. swingannarbor.com/calendar.
Tropos & Fortune Teller Trio: Kerrytown Concert House
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Brooklyn-based improviser-composer collective Tropos, featuring U-M alum Yuma Uesaka, heads a double bill of avant-garde jazz with a set that features new works and selections from its 2025 album Switches. Tropos’s lineup includes clarinetist Uesaka, pianist Phillip Golub, violinist Ledah Finck, and drummer Aaron Edgcomb. The evening opens with Kenji Lee’s Fortune Teller Trio, an ensemble led by saxophonist Lee that draws on influences ranging from Japanese folk music to Western classical and punk. 7:30 p.m., 415 N. Fourth Ave. $20–$35 (students, $10–$25) in advance at kerrytownconcerthouse.com & (if available) at the door. (734) 769–2999.
Visitors Night: Ann Arbor Model Railroad Club
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The chance to see trains whizzing around on a big, elaborate layout, housed in a depot restored by the club. 7:30–10 p.m., Michigan Central depot, 3487 Broad, Dexter. Free. [email protected].
“Pop-Up Comedy”: Don’t Tell Comedy Shows
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Apr. 1, 17, 18, 22, & 30. Both the lineup of stand-up comics and the location are not revealed until the day of the show. Age 21 & up. Drinks available for purchase. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. 8 p.m. (Apr. 1, 22, & 30) and 7 & 9 p.m. (Apr. 17 & 18). Ann Arbor locations TBA. Tickets $30 in advance only at donttellcomedy.com/cities/ann-arbor.