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May 5, 2022
“Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness”
(Sam Raimi, 2022). Sequel to Marvel’s Doctor Strange (2016) starring Benedict Cumberbatch as the master of mystic arts who enters the multiverse, where we meet alternative versions of himself, including Sinister Strange, Defender Strange, and Supreme Strange. Elizabeth Olsen as the Scarlet Witch. State Theater. 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.
“Gradually, Then Suddenly”: Michigan Theatre.
(Sam Katz & James McGovern, 2022). Documentary about the 2013 City of Detroit bankruptcy, the largest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history. Time TBA. Michigan Theater. 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. Different times.
“May the 4th Run with You: A Virtual 4K”: Epic Races.
May 1-31. This Star Wars themed event allows participants to complete a self-timed 4-km run/walk anytime and anywhere during the month. Mailed race packets include a T-shirt, medal, bib, and sticker decal. A portion of the proceeds is donated to the American Association for Cancer Research. Anytime in May. $50. Preregistration required at bit.ly/maythe4thrun2022. info@epicraces.com, 531-8747.
"Portable Disaster Proof House: Take It With You!!!” an exhibition by Tracey Snelling
Creal Microgallery presents "Portable Disaster Proof House: Take It With You!!!," a small-scale installation work by Tracey Snelling, echoing several other installations by the artist, that are concurrently on view in Ann Arbor. This installation pulls together pop cultural elements to create a "safe space" filled with tropical sunset wallpaper, movie posters, and Keanu Reeves. Snelling's installations often take on multiple scales at once-- existing in life size and miniature simultaneously. This exhibition conjures a space that is at once comforting and overwhelming, centering and disorienting.
Creal Microgallery is a breadbox-sized exhibition space on Creal Crescent in Ann Arbor, visible from the sidewalk and lit up most nights until 11pm.
Spring Migration Walk in Nichols Arboretum: Washtenaw Audubon Society.
Every Thurs., Mar. 31–May 26. All invited to walk through the Arb to look for resident birds and early migrants. Extra binoculars available. 8–10:30 a.m., meet at the Dow Prairie entrance at the east end of the Arb, Riverview Dr. at Riverview Ct. Free. WashtenawAudubon.org.
“Native Americans of the Great Lakes Region: Past and Present”: U-M Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Thursday Morning Lecture Series.
Every Thurs., Apr. 14–May 19. Series of 6 weekly talks (via Zoom) by scholars of Native American history & culture, as well as tribal members. Apr. 14: Ohio State University comparative studies professor John N. Low on “The Indigenous Midwest Prior to European Contact.” Apr. 21: MSU American Indian and indigenous studies professor Susan Sleeper-Smith on “From Encounter to Removal: Indigenous Persistence Strategies in the Western Great Lakes.” Apr. 28: University of Wisconsin American Indian studies professor Margaret Noodin on “Lessons of the Land in Indigenous Languages of the Great Lakes.” May 5: U-M social work professor Sandra Momper on “Historical and Contemporary Issues of American Indians Residing in the Michigan Great Lakes Region: Challenges and Strengths.” May 12: U-M diversity and social transformation professor Stephanie A. Fryberg on “Omission as the Modern Form of Bias Against Indigenous People.” May 19: United Tribes of Michigan executive director Frank Ettawageshik on “Native Americans and the Environment.” 10–11:30 a.m., for URL preregister at olli-umich.org. $60 (members, $35) for the 6-lecture series. $10 per lecture for members. Memberships are $25 a year. 998–9351.
Mah-Jongg: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
Every Thurs. 10 a.m.-noon. Turner Senior Center, 2401 Plymouth. Free. 998–9353.
“Little Paws 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. $5 per kid (babies under age 1, free). Preregistration required at tickettailor.com/events/hshv, humaneed@hshv.org.
A Course in Miracles Study Group: Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth
A study of A Course in Miracles via Zoom. Free, but donations appreciated.
Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center.
Duplicate non-sanctioned ($3; members, $2). Mon. 12:30–4 p.m. ACBL sanctioned ($9; members, $8). Thurs. noon–3:30 p.m. Ann Arbor Senior Center (1320 Baldwin Ave., 794–6250). Weekly activities. Check meeting status before coming.
Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor City Club.
Every Tues., Thurs., & Fri. All invited to play ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge (Tues., Fri.), or a 499er game (Thurs.). If you plan to come without a partner, email kahanae@yahoo.net or ronmeade@comcast.net beforehand. 1–4 p.m. or so (arrive by 12:50 p.m.), City Club, 1830 Washtenaw Ave. $6 per person.
“Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Ghost Machine”: Purple Rose Theatre Company.
Every Wed.-Sun, Apr. 15-Aug. 27. Angie Kane directs the world premiere of Livonia playwright David MacGregor’s drama that imagines the Victorian sleuth, aided by Dr. Watson and Irene Adler, solving the disappearance of world-changing inventions by clients Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison. Cast: David Bendena, Caitlin Cavannaugh, Mark Colson, Sarab Kamoo, Rusty Mewha, and Paul Strobili. 3 p.m. (Wed., Thurs., & Sat.), 8 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Purple Rose Theatre, 137 Park St., Chelsea. Mask and proof of vaccination required. Tickets $25-51 in advance at PurpleRoseTheatre.org and by phone, and (if available) at the door. Discounts available for students, seniors, teachers, military personnel, and groups. 433–7673.
Ann Arbor Go Club.
Every Sun. & Thurs. Players of all skill levels invited to play this challenging strategy board game in person. Game materials provided. 5:30 p.m. until whenever, for location email Drew at dwright8182@hotmail.com. Free.
“Baking with Freshly Milled Whole Grains”: Zingerman’s Bakehouse.
Bakehouse team member Hazim Tugun leads a virtual demonstration on how to mill grains using a Mockmill, as well as how to make naturally leavened Country Miche bread and olive oil cake with freshly milled whole grains. 6-8:30 p.m., for URL preregister at bakewithzing.com. Tickets $25. bake@zingermans.com. 761-7255.
“Repairsday Thursday”: All Hands Active.
Every Thurs. All invited to drop in with broken electronics, furniture, toys, and any other odd item for AHA members to try to repair and offer advice. Repairs not guaranteed. Livestream also available at MeetUp.com/AllHandsActive/events. 6–8 p.m., All Hands Active, basement of 255 E. Liberty, ste. 225. Free; donations welcome. Mask required. info@AllHandsActive.org.
“Fantastic Fungi": AADL Library Movie Night/City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations A2Zero Week
(Louie Schwartzberg, 2019). Absorbing documentary that combines time-lapse cinematography, CGI, and interviews to give an overview of the capacity of myriad fungi to heal, sustain, & regenerate life on Earth. AADL Downtown Library, 343 S. 5th Avenue.
“Ann Arbor Solar Stories”: City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations/Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association.
Ann Arborites share (via Zoom) their experience using solar energy. Q&A. 7–8 p.m., for URL preregister at bit.ly/a2energy. Free. jroth@a2gov.org.
“Eva and Eve: A Search for My Mother's Lost Childhood and What a War Left Behind”: Literati Bookstore At Home with Literati.
New York Times bestselling memoirist Julie Metz discusses (via Zoom) her new book, an account of her quest to unearth her mother’s hidden past as a refugee and immigrant in Nazi-occupied Vienna. 7 p.m., for URL see literatibookstore.com/event/2022-05. Free. 585–5567.
"The Neverending Story": Lincoln High School Theatre Department
Told with all the thrills of a classic adventure, the story begins with Bastian, a lonely boy, who stumbles into a curious bookshop where he discovers a curious book—The Neverending Story. Bastian hides in the attic of his school and begins to read, and a huge adventure surges into life. Fantastica, a land of stories, is being destroyed by the Nothing. The Childlike Empress has chosen Atreyu, a young hunter, to be the Hero of the Great Quest. Atreyu, an orphan, is an unlikely choice, but he accepts and, with his horse and companion, Artax, rides to face the menace. First, he experiences the Nothing and discovers its thoughtless destruction. Then he is guided by a dream to the Swamps of Sadness where he meets Morla, the Ancient One, who reveals another solution. He must find the Childlike Empress a new name. With this new direction, Atreyu faces Ygramul the Many, befriends Falkor the Luck Dragon, and solves the riddles of the three magic gates to meet Uyulala. From her he learns that only a human child can give the Empress a new name. In despair he faces his final test—the werewolf Gmork—and returns to the Childlike Empress without a new name. However, his quest has attracted a human child. It is Bastian himself who calls out a new name for the Empress, and the story rushes to its triumphant and moving conclusion. Commissioned by Seattle Children's Theatre and Imagination Stage.
7 p.m. (May 5-7) & 1 p.m. (May 8), Lincoln High School Performing Arts Center, 7425 Willis Rd. Ypsilanti. $5 for students and $12 for adults. Tickets are available online or at the show. (734) 484-7004.
7 Notes Book Club: 7 Notes Natural Health
7 Notes Book Club is open to anyone who likes to read and discuss the books they read. The purpose of the 7 Notes Book Club is to meet together with other like-minded people to read books about holistic practices, health, meditation, and spirituality. The group will be facilitated by Rob Meyer-Kukan, LMT, NHE, STCP; but all participants will be given equal voice and have ample opportunity to contribute to the discussion.Please visit the event page on Facebook to learn more about the books we will be reading and sharing throughout the year.7 Notes Natural Health
Comhaltas.
Every Thurs. All invited to join members of this local chapter of the Detroit Irish Music Association for an informal evening playing traditional Irish music on various instruments. Lessons offered. 7–9 p.m. FUMC Green Wood, 1001 Green Rd. Mask (when not playing a wind instrument) and vaccination required. Free. detroitirishmusic.org.
Huron Hills Lapidary & Mineral Society.
Club member Mike Cannaert displays his collection of meteorites. 7 p.m., West Side United Methodist Church social hall, 900 S. 7th St. Free. 665–5574.
“Sign o’ the Times”: Michigan Theatre.
(Prince & Albert Magnoli, 1987). Concert documentary of a performance by the revered, riveting, and wildly talented funk-rock musician Prince, newly remastered for its 35th anniversary. 6 p.m. (Sun.) & 7:30 p.m. (Tues. & Thurs.). Michigan Theater. 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. Different times.
Comedy Jamm: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase.
Every Thurs. Performances by up to 12 aspiring area stand-up comics. Alcohol is served. 7:30 p.m., Comedy Showcase, 212 S. Fourth Ave. $5 in advance at aaComedy.com (recommended) and at the door. 996–9080.
German Conversation.
Every Tues. & Thurs. All German speakers, native or non-native, invited for conversation with either or both of 2 long-running groups, the German Speakers Round Table (Tues.) and the Stammtisch (Thurs.). 7:30 p.m., Grizzly Peak Brewing Company, 120 W. Washington. Free admission. 812–6375 (Tues.) & heerdeolind@yahoo.com (Thurs.).
Pub Quiz: Conor O’Neill’s Irish Pub.
Every Thurs. Local high school English teacher Barry Aherne throws out questions for anyone to answer at this popular weekly trivia fest. Come with a team (up to 6 people). Prizes. 7:30 p.m. or so, Conor O’Neill’s, 318 S. Main. $5 team fee that goes to the winning team. 665–2968.
“Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Ghost Machine”: Purple Rose Theatre Company.
Every Wed.-Sun, Apr. 15-Aug. 27. Angie Kane directs the world premiere of Livonia playwright David MacGregor’s drama that imagines the Victorian sleuth, aided by Dr. Watson and Irene Adler, solving the disappearance of world-changing inventions by clients Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison. Cast: David Bendena, Caitlin Cavannaugh, Mark Colson, Sarab Kamoo, Rusty Mewha, and Paul Strobili. 3 p.m. (Wed., Thurs., & Sat.), 8 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Purple Rose Theatre, 137 Park St., Chelsea. Mask and proof of vaccination required. Tickets $25-51 in advance at PurpleRoseTheatre.org and by phone, and (if available) at the door. Discounts available for students, seniors, teachers, military personnel, and groups. 433–7673.
