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April 7, 2026
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.
“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.
Collage Making: Ann Arbor District Library
Noon Lecture Series: U-M Center for Chinese Studies
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Apr. 7, 14, & 21. Talks by visiting scholars.
Apr. 7: “Yuan Architecture: Where Are the Mongols?” University of Pennsylvania East Asian art professor Nancy Steinhardt discusses why 12th-century Chinese didn’t adopt the architecture of the occupying Mongols.
Apr. 14: “Explaining the Sexual Empowerment of Married Women in China.” University of Washington sociology professor Bill Lavely discusses recent changes in Chinese marital roles.
Apr. 21: “Building a Small Hydropower Station in Mao-era China.” Harvard University Chinese history professor Arunabh Ghosh discusses the construction of one of the approximately 90,000 hydropower stations built across China in the 1960s & 70s.
Noon–1 p.m., Weiser Hall, 10th fl., 500 Church St. Livestream available at ii.umich.edu/lrccs. Free. (734) 764–6308.
Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor City Club
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Every Thurs., Fri., & Tues. 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. (arrive by 12:45 p.m.), 1830 Washtenaw Ave. $9 per person. If you plan to come without a partner, email [email protected].
“Buddhist Architecture in Late Chosŏn Korea”: U-M Medieval and Early Modern Studies Department
“The Double Tax: How Women of Color Are Overcharged and Underpaid”: U-M Ford School of Public Policy
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Harvard University public policy grad student Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman discusses her recent book with U-M visiting scholar Cortney Sanders. Followed by a reception and signing. 4:30–6:30 p.m., Weill Hall, Annenberg Auditorium, 735 S. State. Free. Preregistration required at fordschool.umich.edu/event.
Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman with Cortney Sanders: "The Double Tax": CEW+, Ford School
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Join us for a fireside chat with Cortney Sanders, and Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman, PhD student in Economics and Public Policy at Harvard, and author of the recently published book, "The Double Tax: How Women of Color are Overcharged and Underpaid." “The Double Tax,” her second book, explores the costs women face, why the bill runs higher for women of color, and why closing the gaps helps everyone. A reception and book signing will take place in the Rebecca M. Blank Great Hall after the talk. The first 50 attendees at the event will receive a free copy of “The Double Tax.”
Gerald R. Ford School, Weill Hall Annenberg Auditorium (Room 1120), 735 S State St ,Ann Arbor. RSVP at myumi.ch/xw1Ab Free. [email protected] cew.umich.edu“Milena and Margarete: A Love Story in Ravensbrück”: Ann Arbor Jewish Book Series
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Reading and talk by author Gwen Strauss about her new nonfiction account of two women, Margarete Buber-Neumann and Milena Jesenská, who met and fell in love at the Ravensbrück concentration camp during World War II. 5–6:30 p.m., JCC, 2935 Birch Hollow. Free, preregistration required at jlive.app/events/14347. (734) 971–0990, jccannarbor.org.
“Collage and Chill”: Dzanc House
“Pickin’ Morels with the Champ”: Ann Arbor District Library
Trinity Healthy Families Class: Trinity Healthy Families Program
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Now Enrolling for Spring Healthy Families Classes! For the Spring session, Tuesday evening classes are offered in-person at Ann Arbor location and Monday evening classes are offered virtually.
Parents, children and teens work together as a team with a registered dietitian, exercise specialist and behavior specialist to learn and practice healthy habits. By making lifestyle behavior changes in the areas of nutrition, physical activity, family connection, sleep and screen time, participants in the Healthy Families Program take an active role in improving and preventing chronic conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes.
Program features include:
- Fun, active movement sessions and cooking activities
- Active involvement of the entire family to support a healthy lifestyle
- Emphasis on improving the child's overall self-esteem
- Group setting for parents/guardians and kids to gain support from others
5320 Elliott Drive, 2nd floor ,Ypsilanti. Register online, call or email. The child's insurance company is billed for the cost of the program. If any part of the program is not covered, scholarships are available.. [email protected] www.trinityhealthmichigan.org/HealthyFamilies 734-712-5694.“Tour de Dirt”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
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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].
“Chamber Music & Dance with a View”: U-M Music School Concerts
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U-M undergraduate dance students perform to the music of Leonard Bernstein and Henri Tomasi played by U-M clarinet students, U-M clarinet professor Daniel Gilbert, and local pianist-organist Kathryn Goodson. 6:30–7:20 p.m., U-M Dance Bldg. Granoff Studio 4, 1000 Baits. Free. smtd.umich.edu/events.
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.
“Bicycle Thieves”: 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. 7: “Bicycle Thieves” (Vittorio De Sica, 1948). Classic Italian neorealist drama set in post–World War II Rome about a father searching for his stolen bicycle, without which he will lose his job and the means to support his family. Italian, subtitles. 7 p.m.
“Character Challenge”: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
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Eight area stand-up comics present funny, bizarre characters in 90-second snippets, advancing tournament-style until a winner is decided. 7–8 p.m., 2350 W. Liberty. $15 in advance at heardotsay.com/events and $18 (if available) at the door. [email protected].
“Il bell'Antonio”: U-M II Cineforum: Italian Classics on Campus
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2435 North Quad, 105 S. State. Monthly free screenings of Italian-language films, with subtitles.
Apr. 7: “Il bell'Antonio” (Mauro Bolognini, 1960). A proud ladies’ man, recently married to a beautiful woman, becomes a laughingstock in his Sicilian town when it is discovered that the marriage is still unconsummated one year in. FREE. 7 p.m.
“Sound & Silence”: Canterbury House
Ann Arbor Camera Club
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Apr. 7 & 21. Club members share their projected digital slides (Apr. 7) and prints (Apr. 21) on various topics, including this month’s assignment, “Bridges.” Also, Washtenaw Bird & Nature Alliance members Keith Dickey & Jocelyn Anderson share tips for taking successful photos of wildlife with “Nature in Focus” (Apr. 7), and photographer Jan Bell presents his fine art photos of Lake Superior (Apr. 21). Guests asked to arrive 15 minutes early. 7–9 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 1501 W. Liberty. Free. [email protected], annarborcameraclub.org.
Drop-in Improv Games: Ypsi Improv
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Apr. 7, 11, 18, & 25. 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 Apr. 18 & 25 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.
Huron Valley Harmonizers Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society
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Every Tues. Singers of all ages and genders invited to join rehearsals of this award-winning a cappella chorus. 7–8:45 p.m., First Unitarian Universalist Church, 4001 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. Free to visitors; call ahead or check website (dues for those who join). (734) 796–7467, [email protected], tinyurl.com/hvharmonizers.
Tuesday English Country Dance: Ann Arbor Community of Traditional Music and Dance
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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.
Voices in Harmony
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Every Tues. Women singers invited to join a rehearsal of this local 40-member a cappella barbershop harmony chorus. 7–9:30 p.m., UAW Local 898, 8975 Textile, Ypsi. Free to visitors (dues for those who join). (734) 765–3611, [email protected].
The Moth Michigan GrandSlam: Michigan Radio
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All-star storytelling showdown on the theme “Lost and Found.” Features winners of the Ann Arbor StorySlams, the monthly open mic storytelling competitions sponsored by the Moth, the NYC-based nonprofit storytelling organization that also produces a weekly public radio show. 8 p.m. (doors open 7 p.m.), the Ark, 316 S. Main. $40 in advance at theark.org and at the door. (734) 761–1451.