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April 9, 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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Easter Egg Hunts: Hudson Mills Metropark Interpretive Nature Programs.
Kids age 10 & under (3 p.m.) search for eggs and candy in different themed areas and can also visit with the Easter Bunny, and kids ages 8-12 (7:30-9:30 p.m.) bring their own basket and flashlight for a Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt. Hudson Mills Metropark, park activity center, 8801 North Territorial Rd., Dexter. $6 per person, kids under 2 free, Preregistration required at bit.ly/hudsonmillsegg by Apr. 5. $10 vehicle entry fee.
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Museum Highlight Tours: U-M Museum of Natural History.
Every Sat. & Sun. 30-minute tour of the museum’s exhibits and galleries, as well as an introduction to some current U-M Biological Sciences research projects. 11 a.m. & 1 p.m., U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Check ummnh.org for the latest Covid protocols. Free. Limited capacity. Sign up at the welcome desk. 764–0478.
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U-M Natural History Museum Planetarium.
Every Fri.–Sun. Three different audiovisual planetarium shows suitable for all ages. Sea Monsters (Fri.–Sun., 11:30 a.m.) follows an adventurous Late Cretaceous dolichorhynchops as she travels through the ocean, encountering long-necked plesiosaurs, giant turtles, sharks, and the most dangerous sea monster of all, the mosasaur. The Sky Tonight (Fri.–Sun., 12:30 & 2:30 p.m.) is an exploration of the current night sky, with tips on how to find the cardinal directions, constellations, and planets on your own. Natural Selection (Fri.–Sun., 1:30 p.m.) joins Darwin on his voyage with HMS Beagle to the Galápagos Islands where he was inspired to develop his theory of transmutation by natural selection. Various times, U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Check ummnh.org for the latest Covid protocols. $8. Limited capacity. 764–0478.
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“Ann Arbor Group Runs”: Running Fit.
Every Sat. & Tues. Runners of all abilities invited to join a run of 3–5 miles along varying routes from different Running Fit locations. Rain or shine. 8 a.m. (Sat.), 5700 Jackson Rd. & 6 p.m. (Tues.), 123 E. Liberty. Free. 929–9022 (Sat.) & 769–5016 (Tues.).
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'Snails and the Infinite'- an exhibition of sculpture by Robin Carlson
March 13 - April 13. Creal Microgallery presents ‘Snails and the Infinite,' an exhibition of small sculptures by Portland, Maine artist Robin Carlson. These sculptures depict a playful grouping of snails sporting a range of surreal alternatives to traditional shells.
Carlson describes ‘play’ as being one of the primary motivators in her artistic process. “My world, the things I am passionate about and what matters to me at the end of the day, is a place where ‘play’ is taken seriously and everything is a puzzle. Problem solving becomes silly and fun.” The results are indeed silly and fun— snail shells made of sushi, or ice cream sundaes, or gruesomely dislodged eyeballs. They harken back to gift shop miniatures, to emojis, and in some instances to comics and gross-out toys of the 80s and 90s. Carlson says she’s been making toys since she was around 6-7 years old, and has always enjoyed collecting things. Over time she has grown to enjoy creating her own toy collections, exploring variations on a theme. By working from a constant starting point— in this case the snail— she enjoys exploring the infinite possibilities for play.
So, why snails? Carlson says they remind her of the “deep realities of life. When I concentrate on the smallness of the world, the bugs beneath our feet, the flowers popping up in spring, a broken egg on the sidewalk, I remember to be appreciative of nature and all that is small. Within the form of the humble snail is infinity.” Carlson also sees snails as a great example of the universal law of duality: soft and hard, malleable and fragile, fleeting and ancient. The shell is structural, defined and geometric. But a snail’s body is amorphous, ever-changing and organic. It is almost ironic then, that the shell becomes the shapeshifting canvas. Like a hermit crab making a tin can its new home, Carlson swaps in birthday cake or spaghetti and meatballs in place of a snail shell. She encourages viewers to look more closely and pay attention. Carlson’s work invites viewers to use their imaginations and remain open to the unexpected.
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Amateur Radio License Testing
Local club offers testing for ham radio licenses 9AM-11AM the 2nd Saturday each month. Walk-ins are accepted but pre-registration is preferred. These exams are not trivial and you must study for them. Contact us for study resources. An FCC Federal Registration Number (FRN) is required; they are issued on the FCC website. Also required are an e-mail address, a photo id and (if applicable) a copy of your current or previous license, and $15 (cash or check to ARRL/VEC). Contact Mark Goodwin W8FSA (734)709-2157 or Ralph Katz AA8RK (734)657-5059.
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Fiber Expo.
Apr. 9 & 10. Show and sale of a variety of yarns, rug hooking kits, felted items, roving, and fiber art products and craft items. Classes. Also, breeders on hand with alpacas and Angora rabbits. No dogs allowed, except service dogs. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (Sat.) & 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (Sun.), Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. $4 ($6 for both days) cash only. Kids age 12 & under, free). info@FiberExpo.com, fiberexpo.com.
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parkrun USA.
Every Sat. All invited to join a timed 5-km run/walk. Lillie Park South, 4365 Platt Rd. Free, but first-timers are requested to preregister at parkrun.US/lillie. lillie@parkrun.com.
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“Spring Egg Hunt”: WCPARC.
Families invited to join WCPARC naturalist Elle Bogle to learn about local bird species and how to identify their eggs, then set off on a hunt for hidden replicas of eggs of different bird species. At the end of the hunt, eggs are exchanged for candy. Independence Lake County Park beach center pavilion, 3200 Jennings, Whitmore Lake. $5 per household of 4 people or less, preregistration required (activity #IL461100). boglee@washtenaw.org.
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Fundraiser for Angeline Smith for Ann Arbor City Council - Ward 1
April 9th, 2022
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Come out to Olson Park enjoy some refreshments and meet Angeline and her retired racing greyhound, Larry
Please RSVP:
angeline@electangeline.com
All are welcome, we'll be near the enclosed dog play area, bring your pup
Please make donation payable to:
Team Angeline Smith 2022 or donate online at www.electangeline.com
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“Saturday Morning Physics”: U-M Physics Department.
Apr. 9 & 23. Popular series of virtual talks, aimed at general audiences, by U-M scholars. Apr. 9: U-M physics professor Leopoldo Pando Zayas on “A Quantum Hologram for Black Holes.” Apr. 23: Talks by 2 U-M physics grad students. In “The Underground Quest for Dark Matter,” Chamindu Sangeeth Amarasinghe describes the LUX-ZEPLIN experiment using a detector located 4850 feet underground that seeks to detect dark matter particles as they pass through Earth, and Mackenzie Devilbiss describes a new experiment at Fermilab in “Shapeshifting Mystery: the Muon-to-Electron Conversion Experiment.” 10:30–11:30 a.m., for URL see SaturdayMorningPhysics.org. Free. 764–4437.
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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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“Scientist Spotlight”: U-M Museum of Natural History.
All invited to visit and engage in interactive activities with several U-M research scientists in a range of fields from anthropology and psychology to chemistry. For example, visitors might look at miniature versions of an archaeological site to draw conclusions about how people lived there. 11 a.m.–4 p.m., U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Check ummnh.org for the latest Covid protocols. Free. Limited capacity. 764–0478.
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“Creature Encounters”: The Creature Conservancy.
Every Sat. & Sun. Conservancy staffers show off some animals native to South America (2 & 4 p.m.), including the cougar, cane toad (a large, poisonous amphibian), and red-tailed boa, aka boa constrictor. Also, a zookeeper talk with a surprise animal (3 p.m.) and a chance to see the conservancy’s other animals. 1–5 p.m., Creature Conservancy, 4950 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. Mask encouraged. $11 (kids ages 2–12, $9; under age 2, free) at the door; $1 discount in advance. 929–9324.
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“Fun with Probability”: WCC Super STEAM Saturday.
WCC math professor Nichole Klemmer leads a “virtually hands-on” program (via Zoom) exploring fun and practical applications of probability and statistics, investigating some classic probability problems, and playing games. 1–2 p.m., for URL see wccnet.edu/events. Free.
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U-M Africa Business Club African Film Festival.
One-day festival on April 9. At the State Theatre. $30 festival pass. $15 single movie at bit.ly/africafilmfest.
“Rafiki” (Wanuri Kahiu, 2018). A youthful lesbian romance set in Nairobi and bursting with colorful street style and music. A landmark court case allowed the film to be shown in Kenya, where gay sex is punishable by 14 years in prison. English & Swahili, subtitles. 1 p.m.
“Isoken” (Jadesola Osiberu, 2017). Nigerian romantic comedy in which an Edo woman falls in love with someone outside her community—far outside. 4 p.m.
“Atlantique” (Mati Diop, 2019). Senegalese supernatural drama rooted in real-world social commentary about a woman in love with one man and promised to another. The film was a 2019 critical favorite and selected to compete for the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival. French, subtitles. 7 p.m.
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Volunteer Stewardship Workday: Ann Arbor Natural Area Preservation Division.
Apr. 2, 9, 10, 16, 23, & 30. All invited to help maintain natural areas and remove invasive plants in various city parks. Wear long pants and closed-toe shoes and bring heavy gloves; tools, snacks, & know-how provided. Minors must be accompanied by an adult or obtain a release form in advance. Apr. 2 (9 a.m.–noon): Hannah Nature Area, meet at the west end of Bath St., west of 7th. Apr. 9 (1–4 p.m.): Onder Park, meet at the intersection of Hilldale and Brookside Drives. Apr. 10 (1–4 p.m.): Foxfire South, meet at the Dhu Varren Woods trailhead off Dhu Varren Rd., across from Birchwood Dr. Apr. 16 (9 a.m.–noon): Bluffs Nature Area, meet at the park entrance on Orkney. Apr. 23 (9 a.m.–noon): Marshall Nature Area, meet in the parking lot off Dixboro Rd., north of Plymouth Rd. Also Apr. 23 (1–4 p.m.): Folkstone Park, meet at the park entrance at the north end of Folkstone Ct. Apr. 30 (1–4 p.m.): Miller Nature Area, meet at the Arborview Blvd. park entrance, just east of Wildwood Avenue. Various locations. Free. Preregistration recommended at bit.ly/a2stewardworkday. 794–6627.
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“Baby Shark Live 2022 Splash Tour”: EMU George Gervin GameAbove Center (formerly Convocation Center).
Musical stage show spawned by the hit children’s song and associated dance. Originally a campfire song, the 2016 version released by the South Korean educational entertainment company Pinkfong went viral. The show contains flashing lights, haze, and confetti, along with several additional songs, including “Five Little Monkeys,” “Wheels On The Bus,” “Jungle Boogie,” and “Monkey Banana Dance.” EMU George Gervin GameAbove Center, 799 N. Hewitt, Ypsilanti. $25–$65 (age 2 and younger on lap, free), EMUtix.com. Mask required (age 2+). 487–2282.
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“Family Nature Adventures: Spring Thunder”: WCPARC.
Families invited to join WCPARC naturalist Shawn Severance and Artemis Sportswomen ambassador Jen Davis to learn about wild turkeys: their mating habits, what they eat, their calls, and more. Harwood Heritage Preserve, 2850 East Textile Rd.. Pittsfield Twp. Free, preregistration required (activity #831002). severances@washtenaw.org.
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Ann Arbor CCL Monthly Chapter Meeting
Worried about climate change? Wondering how you can make a real difference? Come to the monthly meeting of the Ann Arbor chapter of Citizens' Climate Lobby (CCL). CCL is a national, grassroots organization working to enact federal legislation to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Nathanael Downes will be the “Spotlight” guest at our April chapter meeting. A recent UM grad with a Phd in Materials Chemistry, Nathanael will briefly discuss what he perceives to be essential issues in the expansion of grid-scale renewable energy.
Our business meeting following the presentation will include a discussion on actions we are taking towards our goals of enacting federal climate policy.
All are welcome! Meeting begins at 2pm. Zoom line opens at 1:45 for anyone who would like to learn more about CCL or ask questions.
Register for the meeting here: https://forms.gle/cyp8VgQz4xEQN74h9
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Fairy Door Clay Workshop: Robin Hills Farm
It's been a long winter, let's welcome the fairies back to town by making new places for them to live! Join us for a two-hour family-friendly fairy door clay workshop.
Hosted by Curiouser Clay, no experience is necessary as the instructor guides you through simple sculpting methods to make your creation. Participants will be stamping and underglazing clay slabs to turn them into fairy doors! All materials will be provided.
Fairy Doors will be ready to be picked-up at Robin Hills Farm two weeks after the conclusion of the workshop.
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U-M Baseball.
This month’s home schedule includes 3-game series vs. Iowa (Apr. 1-3), Cal State Fullerton (Apr. 8-10), and Ohio State (Apr. 22-24), and a single game vs. IPFW (Apr. 6, 4 p.m.). 4 p.m. (Fri.), 2 p.m. (Sat.), & 1 p.m. (Sun.), Ray Fisher Stadium, 1114 S. State St. $6 ($8 in advance). mGOblue.com, 764–0247.
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U-M Gamelan Ensemble: U-M Music School.
This popular ensemble of U-M students, staff, and townies performs traditional Indonesian music. A gamelan is an assembly of 50 gongs and metallophones, drums, strings, flutes, xylophone, and singers. The music is a gorgeous concatenation of nonharmonic melodies built on cycles marked by the largest gong and subdivided by the other instruments. Founded in 1966, the U-M's Gamelan Ensemble is one of the oldest in the U.S. 2 p.m., U-M Moore Bldg. Hankinson Rehearsal Hall, 1100 Baits. Mask required. Free. 615–3204.
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U-M Softball.
This month’s schedule for the powerhouse U-M team includes a 3-game series Penn State (Apr. 8, 4 p.m., Apr. 9, 2 p.m., & Apr. 10, 1 p.m.), Ohio State (Apr. 22, 6 p.m., Apr. 23, 2 p.m., & Apr. 24, noon), and Minnesota (Apr. 29, 6 p.m., Apr. 30, 4 p.m., & May 1, noon) and a single game vs. MSU (Apr. 6, 6 p.m.) & CMU (Apr. 12, 4 p.m.). Alumni Field, 1255 S. State St. $6–10. mGOblue.com, 764–0247.
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Know Obstacles: Oz’s Music Environment.
All invited to play instruments, sing songs, and tell jokes with members of this band comprised of kids and adults with special needs. Spectators welcome. 3:30 p.m., 1920 Packard St. Free. 662–8283.
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“25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”: EMU Theatre Department.
Apr. 1–3 & 8–10. EMU theater staff member Pam Cardell directs EMU drama students in William Finn and Rachel Sheinkin’s Tony-winning 2004 musical comedy about the quirky contestants in a spelling bee and the equally quirky grown-ups who run it. An unusual aspect of the show is that 4 audience members are invited on stage to compete in the spelling bee. Music direction by EMU lecturer and composer R. MacKenzie Lewis. 7 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun.), EMU Legacy Theater, 124 Judy Sturgis Hill Bldg., Ypsilanti. Tickets $12–18 in advance at EMUtix.com & at the door. 487-2282.
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“A Weekend of Comedy and Tragedy”: Huron High School Players.
Apr. 8 & 9. Claire Federhofer directs Huron students in a one-act adaptation of Sophocles’ classical Greek tragedy Antigone and in Don Zolidis’s The Audition, a 2008 one-act comedy set at an audition for A Chorus Line. 7 p.m., HHS Ingram Theater, 2727 Fuller. Mask required. Tickets $8 (students, staff, & seniors, $6; livestream, $6) in advance at huronplayers.weebly.com/links & at the door. 994-2040.
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“The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival”: Michigan Theater.
(2022). Short films about wilderness adventures feature adrenaline-fueled footage from high peaks and swift rapids. Mask and proof of vaccination (or negative Covid test within 72 hours) required for all patrons over the age of 12. Tickets $10.50 unless otherwise noted (children under 12, students, seniors age 65 & older, & U.S. veterans, $8.50; MTF members, $8) in advance online (recommended) & at the door. For updated schedule, see MichTheater.org.
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“The Sound of Music”: Concordia University Theatre Department.
Apr. 7–10. Concordia theater director Amanda Williams-Contreras directs Concordia students in the 1965 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical about an exuberant young governess who brings music back to a mourning family as Nazis gain power in 1938 Austria. 7 p.m. (Thurs.-Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Concordia University Kreft Center Black Box Theater, 4090 Geddes. $15 (students and seniors, $10) in advance only at bit.ly/condordiatix. or 995–7537.
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English Creative Writing Sub-Concentration Reading: Literati Bookstore At Home with Literati.
Apr. 2 & 9. U-M creative writing seniors read their poetry and fiction (via Zoom). For URL see literatibookstore.com/event/2022-04. Free. 585–5567.
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Hometown Show: Saline Fiddlers Philharmonic.
Bluegrass and high-energy American folk by this renowned touring student fiddle ensemble. Opening act TBA. 7-9 p.m., Saline High School Auditorium, 1300 Campus Pkwy., Saline. Tickets $15 (students, $10) in advance at bit.ly/salinefiddlers0422 & at the door. Info@SalineFiddlers.com, (866) 257-5333.
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Tim Berla & Friends: Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth Cafe 704.
Ensemble led by Berla, a veteran local singer-songwriter who writes quirky jazz & country tunes. 7 p.m., 704 Airport Blvd., ste. 1. Mask required. Livestream available. $10 in advance only at interfaithspirit.org/events/cafe-704-coffeehouse. 327—0270.
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“Murakami By the Sea”: U-M Dance Department.
Apr. 7-10. U-M dance professor Tzveta Kassabova directs drama majors in a series of her dance & theater pieces inspired by the short stories of Haruki Murakami. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.-Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun.), U-M Walgreen Drama Center, 1226 Murfin. Mask required. Free. 764–0594.
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Jackie Kashian: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase.
Apr. 8 & 9. High-energy comic who has had her own half hour special on Comedy Central and has appeared on Conan, Maria Bamford’s The Special Special Special, and many other shows. Her style is a mixture of storytelling and sharp, laugh-out-loud commentary on modern times. Preceded by 2 opening acts TBA. Alcohol is served. 7:30 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 10 p.m. (Sat.), 212 S. Fourth Ave. $15 reserved seating in advance at etix.com before 6 p.m. the night of the show; $17 general admission at the door. 996–9080.
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“25th Anniversa-G Concert”: U-M G-Men.
This all-male student a cappella group performs songs in various genres. 8 p.m., Rackham Auditorium. $10 (students, $6) in advance at muto.umich.edu & at the door. gmen@umich.edu.
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“Pass Over”: Theatre Nova.
Casaundra Freeman directs this Antoinette Chinonye Nwandu drama—the 1st post-lockdown play to open on Broadway—that brings the big questions of Waiting for Godot into contemporary life. Two young black men meet under a streetlight, talk smack, pass time, and hope for a better life. The New York Times called the play “blazingly theatrical and thrillingly tense.”8 p.m. (Thurs.-Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Theatre Nova, 410 W. Huron St. Tickets $22 in advance at theatre-nova.ticketleap.com & at the door. Mask & proof of vaccination (or negative Covid test within past 48 hours). 635-8450.
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“Smiling Cowards Folding Cards”: U-M Dance Department BFA Concert.
Apr. 7-9. U-M dance seniors Lydia Dunn, Stephanie Gennusa, Rowan Janusiak, Mariah Stevens, Kevin Wang, and Sasha Yakovenko perform their solo choreography and lead fellow dance majors in group pieces. Dance Performance Studio, 1000 Baits, North Campus. Mask required. Tickets $10 at the door only. 764–9537.
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“somebody's children”: U-M Theatre Department.
Mar. 31–Apr. 10. U-M theater alum Héctor Flores Komatsu directs U-M drama students in U-M theater professor José Casas’ drama about 5 homeless teens living in a rundown L.A. motel. Told through a series of vignettes, the play paints a picture of the cruel realities in which the most marginalized struggle to survive—all the while doing so in the shadow of Disneyland: The Happiest Place on Earth. 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), 2 p.m. (Sun.), and 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.). Arthur Miller Theatre, 1226 Murfin, North Campus. Tickets $33 in advance at tickets.smtd.umich.edu and at the door. Mask & proof of vaccination (or negative Covid test within past 72 hours) required. 764.2538.
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“The Actors”: Penny Seats Theatre Company.
Every Thurs.–Sat., Apr. 7–23. Joe Bailey directs Florida playwright Ronnie Larsen’s comic drama about a man, grief-stricken by the death of his parents, who hires actors to come to his house a few times a week and be his family. Cast: Brandy Joe Plambeck, Maurizio Dominguez, Diane Hill, Jeff Miller, and David Collins. Suitable for ages 15 & up (strong language). 8 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.), Stone Chalet Inn, 1917 Washtenaw Ave. Mask & proof of vaccination (or negative Covid test within past 72 hours) required. Tickets $15 (seniors, $12), in advance at PennySeats.org and (if available) at the door. 926–5346.
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“The Killing”: Michigan Theater.
(Stanley Kubrick, 1956). Film noir stars Sterling Hayden as a veteran criminal who puts together a team to pull off one last heist before settling down with his sweetheart. It failed to turn a profit but garnered critical acclaim upon release. Mask and proof of vaccination (or negative Covid test within 72 hours) required for all patrons over the age of 12. Tickets $10.50 unless otherwise noted (children under 12, students, seniors age 65 & older, & U.S. veterans, $8.50; MTF members, $8) in advance online (recommended) & at the door. For updated schedule, see MichTheater.org.
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162nd Annual Spring Concert: U-M Men’s Glee Club.
This popular choir, the oldest of the numerous campus a cappella groups, performs a program TBA. 8 p.m., Hill Auditorium. Mask and proof of vaccination required. Tickets $7-$24 in advance at tickets.smtd.umich.edu & at the door. 764-2538.
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An Evening of Improv: Civic Improv.
Apr. 2, 9, & 30. Performances by the company’s improv troupes. Preceded at 6 p.m., on Apr. 2 & 9 only, by short-form improv games (pay what you can) open to audience members. Ann Arbor Civic Theatre (A2CT) Studio, 322 W. Ann Street. Mask and proof of vaccination required. $15 at the door only. 846-2492, civicimprov.org.
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Jackie Kashian: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase.
Apr. 8 & 9. High-energy comic who has had her own half hour special on Comedy Central and has appeared on Conan, Maria Bamford’s The Special Special Special, and many other shows. Her style is a mixture of storytelling and sharp, laugh-out-loud commentary on modern times. Preceded by 2 opening acts TBA. Alcohol is served. 7:30 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 10 p.m. (Sat.), 212 S. Fourth Ave. $15 reserved seating in advance at etix.com before 6 p.m. the night of the show; $17 general admission at the door. 996–9080.
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