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Events in April 2026
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April 20, 2026
Weekly Rehearsal: Washtenaw Women’s Community Chorus (formerly Women’s Chamber Chorus)
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Every Mon. All invited to join this independent 30-member local women’s chorus to sing an eclectic program, including classical, folk, Broadway, pop, and jazz. Joshua Marzan directs; Eden West accompanies. 9:30–11:30 a.m., First Presbyterian Church, rear ground level, 1432 Washtenaw Ave. Free to visitors ($175 per semester for those who join; partial scholarships available). [email protected].
“Earth Week”: Community Commons Initiating Committee
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Apr. 19–25. Weeklong celebration of the Earth. Today: Opening assembly (10 a.m.–noon), followed by a bike ride (11:30 a.m.) to the Leslie Science & Nature Center Earth Day celebration (see listing below). Also, a concert (5–9 p.m.) with soul-flavored R&B, blues, and 70s funk sextet the Steve Somers Band, folk ensemble Mary & the Huz Band, and others.
Apr. 20–24: “Conscious Café” (10 a.m.–noon) open discussion, as well as various activities TBA (2–4 p.m.) such as talks, live music, and drumming (until 9 p.m.).
Apr. 25: “Conscious Café” conclusions (10 a.m.), live music TBA (noon, 5 p.m., & 7 p.m.), closing panel (2 p.m.), and talks (6 p.m.).
10 a.m.–9 p.m., Center of the City Commons, Fifth Ave. at Library Ln. Free. (734) 657–8083, [email protected], annarborcommunitycommons.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.
Czech Vocal Literature Class Recital: U-M Music School
Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center
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Every Mon. & Thurs. Play open to all skill levels age 18+, both non-sanctioned (Mon. 12:30–3:30 p.m.) and ACBL-sanctioned (Thurs., noon–3:30 p.m.). 12:30 p.m. (Mon.) & Noon (Thurs.), Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. $5 (Mon.) & $9 (Thurs.); $1–$2 less for AASC members. (734) 794–6250, a2gov.org/senior, annarborbridge.com.
“Faux Stained Glass”: Ann Arbor District Library
Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company (AARC)
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Every Mon., Thurs., & Sat. (different AARC locations). Runners of all abilities invited to join a 5K mapped route (Mon. & Thurs.) or either a beginner or advanced group run (Sat.). AARC Colonnade (6 p.m. Thurs.), 901 W. Eisenhower; AARC Traver Village (7 a.m. Sat.), 2621 Plymouth Rd.; and Corner Brewery (6 p.m. Mon.), 720 Norris, Ypsi. Free. annarborrunningcompany.com.
“Emerging Writers Workshop: Eight Things Writers Don’t Need”: Ann Arbor District Library
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Local editor Alex Kourvo and young adult novelist Bethany Neal share writing tips. Also, the two host an open writing session at 6:30 p.m. on Apr. 14, and an open house for writers to connect with one another and/or work on their projects at 6:30 p.m. on Apr. 20. 6:30–7:45 p.m., AADL Westgate. Free. (734) 327–4200.
Embroiderers’ Guild of America
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Stitchers of all abilities and interests are invited to work on their own stitching projects and socialize. 6:30–9 p.m., West Side Methodist Church, 900 S. Seventh. (enter from the back parking lot). Free. [email protected], ega-glr.org/chapters/ann-arbor.
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].
Literati Bookstore Eco Book Club
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All invited to join a discussion, led by local poet & WMU environmental studies professor Alison Swan, of The Living, Annie Dillard’s 1992 historical novel set in the Pacific Northwest. Also, tomorrow at 6:30 p.m., Swan leads a free panel discussion on eco-poems and other eco-writings with U-M’s vice provost for sustainability and climate action Shalanda Baker, Stewardship Network director Lisa Brush, and Michigan League of Conservation Voters director Lisa Wozniak. 6:30 p.m., 124 E. Washington. Tickets $5 (can be redeemed for store credit) in advance only at literatibookstore.com. (734) 585–5567.
Ann Arbor Stamp Club
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Large auction of club-owned U.S. and foreign stamps, covers, and collector supplies. Visitors welcome. 7:30 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1500 Scio Church Rd. Free. (734) 761–5859, annarborstampclub.org, [email protected].
Tartan and Thistle Scottish Country Dancers
University Philharmonia Orchestra: U-M Music School
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Jayce Ogren leads this freshman & sophomore music student ensemble in a program highlighted by Prokofiev’s powerful and lyric Symphony No. 5. Also, early 20th-century Spanish composer Joaquín Turina’s impressionistic expression of a bullfight, La Oración del Torero, and late 20th-century Belgian composer André Waignein’s Rhapsody for Alto Saxophone featuring U-M Concerto Competition winning soloist Lauren Troutman. Preceded at 7:15 p.m. by a brief talk. 8 p.m., Hill Auditorium. Free. (734) 615–3204.