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April 13, 2022
“A Thousand Ways (Part Two): An Encounter”: 600 Highwaymen (Ann Arbor Summer Festival).
Mar. 8–Apr. 24. Reprise of the summer production of this interactive performance art piece curated by NYC theater artists Abigail Browde and Michael Silverstone—the duo behind the Obie-winning company 600 Highwaymen—in which 2 randomly chosen ticket holders meet on opposite ends of a table, separated by a pane of glass, to follow a scripted set of prompts. The questions start out simple (“Have you ever broken a bone?”) and grow progressively more intimate (“Have you ever broken a heart?”) with the aim of encouraging storytelling, triggering imagination, and nurturing empathy. The hour-long encounter ends in a “startling and powerful,” way according to the New York Times reviewer, who also called the piece “a joy,” and “a work of inquisitive humanity and profound gentleness.” Suitable for ages 16 & up. 1, 2:30, 4, 5:30, & 7 p.m. (Tues.–Sun.), UMMA Irving Stenn Jr. Family Gallery, 525 S. State. Tickets $10 (students, $5). Preregistration required at a2sf.org or by calling 764–2538. Mask required. BoxOffice@a2sf.org
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“Singin' in the Rain”: Fathom Events.
(Stanley Donen and Gene Kelly, 1952). 70th anniversary screening of this celebrated musical, a lighthearted, dance-filled comedy about silent movie stars struggling to make the transition to talkies. Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds. Sun.: 4 p.m. (both venues) & 7 p.m. (Emagine only); Wed.: 4 p.m. (Emagine only) & 7 p.m. (both venues). For updated schedule, see FathomEvents.com/events. Tickets $12.50 in advance online (recommended) & at the door. Ann Arbor 20 (4100 Carpenter, 973–8424), Emagine (1335 E. Michigan Ave., Saline, 316–5500).
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“Mind Matters”: Ann Arbor Senior Center.
Every Wed. AASC rec supervisor Brittany Ruthven leads various mental exercises(via Zoom) from Nancy Linde’s 2012 book 399 Games, Puzzles & Trivia Challenges Specifically Designed to Keep Your Brain Young. Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave. Masks required. For more information email bpatton@a2gov.org or call 794-6250.
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Scrabble: Ann Arbor Senior Center.
Every Wed. All ages invited to play this popular word game. Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave. $2 (members, free). 794-6250.
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“Tiny Tails Story Time”: Humane Society of Huron Valley.
Stories, crafts, finger plays, and interaction with adoptable cats and dogs. For kids ages 2–5, accompanied by an adult. HSHV, 3100 Cherry Hill Rd. $7 per kid (babies under age 1, free). Preregistration required at tickettailor.com/events/hshv, humaneed@hshv.org.
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“Spring Cleaning Drive-Through”: Ann Arbor Senior Center.
Drive through the Senior Center parking lot and pick up cookies and nonalcoholic beverages. Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. Free. Preregistration required; supplies limited. bpatton@a2gov.org, 794–6250.
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Chime Concert: Kerrytown Market & Shops.
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. ofGlobal@aol.com.
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Tai Chi: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
Every Mon., Wed., & Fri. 30 min. online lesson on gentle Tai Chi for older adults. Beginners welcome.2401 Plymouth Road. For more information and URL, email info.tswp@umich.edu or call 998-9353.
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Walking Group: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
Via Zoom. For more information and URL, email info.tswp@umich.edu or call 998-9353.
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Chess: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
Every Wednesday. 2401 Plymouth Road. Free. 998-9353, info.tswp@umich.edu.
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The Schmoozery: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
Every Wed. Group conversation about aging, generations, and related topics, facilitated by local playwright and oral historian Hank Greenspan, a retired U-M psychology professor.Register online at olli-umich.org/olli-commons. Free. 734-998-9351.
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“Public Health Law after Covid-19”: U-M Bishop Lecture in Bioethics.
Talk by Stanford University law and health policy professor Michelle M. Mello. 3:30 p.m., U-M North Campus Research Complex Bldg. 10, 2800 Plymouth. Mask required. Livestream available at bit.ly/2022bishoplecture. Free. 615-8337.
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“On Being a UN Special Rapporteur: Frontline Perspectives on Strengthening the UN Human Rights System for the 21st Century”: U-M Donia Human Rights Center.
Panel discussion with former UN Special Rapporteurs David Kaye & Rhona Smith, and current UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief Ahmed Shaheed. 4:15-5:30 p.m. 555 Weiser Hall, 500 Church St. Livestream available at myumi.ch/n81dx. Free. 615-8482.
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U-M Clements Library Tour.
Apr. 8 & 29. Hour-long docent-led tour of the Clements’s early American history collection featuring Benjamin West’s iconic painting The Death of General Wolfe, a Revolutionary War-era trunk that once housed British commander-in-chief Thomas Gage's papers, and more. 4:15 p.m. Clements Library, 909 South University. Mask required. Free, preregistration required at myumi.ch/Aw9Zb. 649–3370.
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Board Game Night: Bløm Meadworks.
Every Wed. All invited to play popular board games. “Board Game Guru” on hand to answer questions. 5–8 p.m., Bløm, 100 S. Fourth Ave. Proof of vaccination required to sit indoors; outdoor seating available. Free, 548–9729.
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“Arabiqa with Karim Nagi”: Ann Arbor District Library.
Multi-instrumentalist Karim Nagi shares music and dance from across the Arab world in an interactive family-friendly performance, demonstrating multiple instruments, participatory dance styles, costumes, geography and language. 6:30-7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, 343 S. Fifth Ave. Free. 327-4200.
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Speed Dating 50s & 60s
Come meet other available singles in real life. Go on mini dates to determine compatibility right away. Enjoy a fun way to meet new people!
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“Get To Know Your Local Native Plant Nurseries”: Wild Ones.
Panel discussion by owners of local native plant nurseries about their operations and availability of plants this spring and summer. 6:45-8:30 p.m., U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens Auditorium, 1800 N. Dixboro. Mask & proof of vaccination (or negative Covid test within past 72 hours) required. Free; metered parking. 604-4674.
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Emily St. John Mandel: Literati Bookstore.
In the first in-person–albeit offsite–Literati book talk in 2 years, this bestselling author of the PEN/Faulkner award-winning Station Eleven joins WUOM Stateside host April Baer to discuss her hotly anticipated new novel Sea of Tranquility, a sweeping, metaphysical adventure whose focus jumps timelines between a young immigrant in 1912 western Canada, a famous writer on a world tour 200 years later, and a detective on a 23rd-century lunar colony. 7 p.m., Rackham Auditorium. Mask & proof of vaccination required. Tickets $29 (includes a signed copy of the book) in advance at literatibookstore.com/event/2022-04 and (if available) at the door. 585-5567.
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Kerrytown Crafters.
Every Wed. All crocheters, knitters, spinners, weavers, felters, sewers, and other crafters invited to work on their own projects with others. Questions welcome, help available. 7 p.m. or so, for URL join Facebook.com/groups/KTCrafters. Free. 926–8863.
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“Tenebrae”: St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church.
The St. Andrew’s Adult Choir chants the ancient monastic service honoring the crucified Messiah’s descent into the shadows of death. The program features Psalms and other texts alternating with choral responses by the 20th-century Anglo-Canadian composer Healey Willan. 7:30 p.m., St. Andrew’s, 306 N. Division. Free. 663-0518
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Open Rehearsal: The Arbor Consort.
Every Wed. All singers invited to rehearse with this semi-professional a cappella ensemble that performs Renaissance and Victorian-era music in period dress. The Arbor Consort is the official madrigal group of the Michigan Renaissance Festival. Dixboro United Methodist Church, 5221 Church Rd. Free. TheArborConsort.org.
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“University Philharmonia Orchestra”: U-M Music School.
Adrian Slywotzky directs this music student ensemble in a program TBA. 8 p.m., Hill Auditorium. Mask required. Free. 764–0594.
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Open Dancing: Swing Ann Arbor.
Every Wed. Swing dancing to recorded music. No partner needed. Wear comfortable low grip/tread shoes. Preceded at 8 p.m. by a lesson. Locations TBA at swingannarbor.com/calendar. Mask and proof of vaccination (with booster) required. $5 (free for members and those who attend the lesson). 945–8428.
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