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April 15, 2026
“Free College Week”: WCC
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Apr. 13–18. Presentations, both in person (on Apr. 18) and via Zoom, by WCC instructors on technology, finance, psychology, science, the arts, history, entrepreneurship, health sciences, and other topics. On Apr. 18 only, campus tours, games, registration, and more. Various times, online at wccnet.edu/events/free-college-week.php. Preregistration required. Free. [email protected].
Peace Jubilee Brass Band: Ann Arbor Society for Musical Arts
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This Southeast Michigan band performs mid-19th and early 20th-century music on over-the-shoulder saxhorns and rope-tension drums authentic to the era in honor of our nation’s semiquincentennial. Followed by a meet-the-artists lunch. 10:30 a.m., Ann Arbor City Club, 1830 Washtenaw Ave. $35 lunch & concert; $18 concert only (students with ID, $5) in advance at annarborsma.org and at the door. Lunch reservations required by calling (734) 995–4417.
“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.
“Murder on the Links”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
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Every Wed.–Sun., Apr. 2–May 31. David Bendena directs Steven Dietz’s 2023 farce, based on an Agatha Christie whodunit, in which eccentric Belgian detective Hercule Poirot’s newest client is discovered, dead, on a French golf course. A cast of 6 actors embody a plethora of suspects in this high-energy, comic adaptation. Adult language and subject matter. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.), 3 p.m. (Thurs., Sat., & Wed.), 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.). PRT, 137 Park St., Chelsea. Tickets $31.50–$52.50 in advance at purplerosetheatre.org and (734) 433–7673, & (if available) at the door. Discounts available.
Just Between Friends Sale
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Apr. 15–18. Semi-annual consignment sale, eagerly anticipated by parents of young children, offering a chance to buy and sell used maternity items, baby and children’s clothes, toys, and baby gear. Prices drop Sat. at 2 p.m. Doors shut 30 minutes before closing. 3–9 p.m. (Wed., tickets required), noon–9 p.m. (Thurs.), 9 a.m.–7 p.m. (Fri.), 9–11 a.m. & 2–7 p.m. (Sat.), Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. Free if reserved online, $3 at the door; $5–$25 early access. Preregistration and discounts for first-time parents, grandparents, & veterans at annarbor.jbfsale.com. To sell items, go to annarbor.jbfsale.com/sell.
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.
U-M Softball
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Game vs. Ohio State. The first in a 3-game series (Apr. 11, noon; Apr. 12, 3 p.m.). This month’s home schedule includes another 3-game series vs. Indiana (Apr. 24, 6 p.m.; Apr. 25, 2 p.m.; Apr. 26, 1 p.m.), and single games against Bowling Green (Apr. 15, 5 p.m., free) and Toledo (Apr. 21, 4:30 p.m.). 6 p.m., Alumni Field, 1114 S. State. Tickets $8–$25 at mgoblue.com/tickets & at the gate. (734) 764–0247.
Ypsi Fine Arts Club: Riverside Arts Center
“Introductory Woodcarving: Simple Rabbits”: Ann Arbor District Library
2026 Hopwood Awards Ceremony and Lecture with Roxane Gay: Hopwood Awards Program of the University of Michigan
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Awards ceremony for the winners and finalists of the 2026 Hopwood Awards writing contest at the University of Michigan. Acclaimed writer and cultural critic Roxane Gay will deliver the Hopwood Lecture.
Michigan League Ballroom, 911 N. University Ave. ,Ann Arbor. Free. [email protected] lsa.umich.edu/hopwoodAnnual Conservation Banquet: Ann Arbor Trout Unlimited
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This fisheries organization raises money for coldwater conservation, watershed protection, and educational programming. The evening includes live music from Chicago-based blues/rock guitarist Keith Scott. Tickets include drinks and hors d’oeuvres. Also, a raffle of guided trips, fishing equipment, wine, gift certificates to local businesses, and more. 5:30–9 p.m., Jolly Pumpkin, 2319 Bishop Cir. E., Dexter. Tickets $65, in advance only at annarbortu.org. [email protected].
“Bargello Bookmarks”: Ann Arbor District Library
“Chimney Swift Conservation in Michigan”: Washtenaw Bird & Nature Alliance
“Organic Rising”: 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. 15: “Organic Rising” (Anthony Suau, 2023). Documentary that contrasts organic agrarian practices with conventional, describing how each impacts human health and the planet. Followed by a panel discussion with the director and local farming advocates. FREE. 6 p.m.
“U-M Campus Plan 2050: Blueprint for the Future”: Evenings with OLLI (U-M Osher Lifelong Learning Institute)
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Talk by U-M associate director of planning and communication Sue Gott. Light refreshments at 5:30 p.m. 6–7:30 p.m., Kellogg Eye Center, auditorium, 1000 Wall St. $25 for nonmembers (members, $15) in advance at olli-umich.org (create an account) & at the door. First OLLI event, free. Membership, $50 a year. (734) 998–9351.
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.
Earth Day Printmaking: Cluster Museum
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Bring your Spring & nature-themed ideas and head to CLUSTER for an Earth Day inspired beginning Printmaking Workshop with Paloma Núñez-Regueiro.
This workshop is intended for all skill levels. Participants will learn about paper, inks and carving techniques in order to create a linocut of their own design. Then they will print 8-10 prints of their design. Paloma will also have imagery in which to work from.
Best for ages 18+ years.
$65 includes all materials, inks, paper, instruction and 8-10 prints to take home.
Register at https://clustermuseum.org/events/earth-day-printmaking-workshop
CLUSTER Museum 307 N. Main St. ,Ann Arbor MI 48104. https://clustermuseum.org/events/earth-day-printmaking-workshop $65. [email protected] https://clustermuseum.orgGroup 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.
“Legends of the Lost Ark”: Fathom Entertainment
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(734) 973–8424 (Cinemark), (734) 316–5500 (Emagine). Tickets $12.50 (except as noted) in advance at fathomentertainment.com/events and at the door. Cinemark (4100 Carpenter, Ypsi) & Emagine (1335 E. Michigan Ave., Saline).
Apr. 12, 14, & 15: “Legends of the Lost Ark” (Stephen Pettit, 2026). Religious documentary that follows an archaeologist as he searches for the Ark of the Covenant. 1:30 p.m. (Sun.) & 7 p.m. (Tues. & Wed.).
“Quakers: Who Are We?”: Ann Arbor Friends Meeting
“The Sages of Ann Arbor”: Crazy Wisdom Bookstore
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Local practitioners of various spiritual disciplines in conversation with Crazy Wisdom co-owner Bill Zirinsky.
Apr. 15: “Tai Chi Master Wasentha Young,” founder and director of the Peaceful Dragon School.
Apr. 22: “Zen Teacher Haju Sunim,” resident priest and lead teacher of the Zen Buddhist Temple of Ann Arbor.
7 p.m., 114 S. Main, upstairs. Free. (734) 665–2757, crazywisdom.net.
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.
“Comedy Jamm”: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
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Apr. 8, 15, & 22. Performances by up to 12 aspiring and established area stand-up comics. On Apr. 8, 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 at 6:30 p.m.), 212 S. Fourth Ave. $5 in advance at aacomedy.com; $6 at the door. (734) 996–9080.
“Black Coffee, No Sugar, No Cream: Brewing the Perfect Cup”: American Association of University Women
“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.
“Off-Key Comedy”: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
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Area comics perform one minute of karaoke, then five minutes of stand-up comedy. 9–10 p.m., 2350 W. Liberty. $10 in advance at heardotsay.com/events, $12 at the door. [email protected].