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May 6, 2022
“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.
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“Petite Maman”
(Céline Sciamma, 2021). Critically acclaimed French fantasy drama about an 8-year-old girl coping with the death of her beloved grandmother with the help of a mysterious new friend. From the director of the award-winning Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019). 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.
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“Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith”: Michigan Theatre.
(George Lucas, 2005). Final installment in the Star Wars prequel trilogy. The film was received as an improvement over the first two prequel films, with praise for its action sequences, mature themes, darker tone, and performances. Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Samuel L. Jackson. 10 p.m. 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.
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U-M Museum of Natural History Planetarium & Dome Theater.
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 (a kind of prehistoric marine reptile) 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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"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.
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“Two Years Later: Reflecting on the National Response to Covid-19’s Racial Disparities”: U-M Poverty Solutions Covid-19 Reflections: A Series on Race, Health & Economic Justice.
Virtual panel discussion with White House senior policy advisor for Covid-19 equity Cameron Webb and U-M Poverty Solutions director Luke Shaefer. 10-11:30 a.m., for URL see events.umich.edu/event/94557. Free. PovertySolutions@umich.edu.
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Preschool Storytimes: AADL.
Stories and songs for kids ages 2—5 (with caregiver). Free. aadl.org. Downtown: May 3, 1-1:30 p.m.; May 12 & 18, 11-11:30 a.m.; May 25, 10-10:30 a.m. Malletts Creek: May 6, 11-11:30 a.m. Pittsfield: May 9, 10-10:30 a.m. Westgate: May 19, 1-1:30 p.m. Traverwood: May 25, 11-11:30 a.m.
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“Portraits and Patrons: The Women of the Villa of the Mysteries in Their Social Context”: U-M Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Flash Talk.
Fifteen-minute virtual talk by U-M classical art professor Elaine Gazda on the identity of women depicted in the frescoes of a well-preserved ancient Roman villa on the outskirts of Pompeii. Q&A. Noon–12:30 p.m., for URL see lsa.umich.edu/kelsey. Free. KelseyMuse@umich.edu.
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"Journaling for Clarity + Strength": Foundations of Wellness for Women
Journaling Teacher and Holistic Life Coach Holly Makimaa of Your Transformational Journey will be joining the Foundations of Wellness for Women for our May conversation and will help us experience how journaling can be a beneficial practice for everyone.
In this 45-minute experiential FWW workshop, learn simple journaling and body-based grounding techniques to help you access clarity, strength, and inner knowing to navigate life's joys and challenges.
This virtual workshop will take place on Zoom. $18. The first 20 people to register (mailchi.mp/1adf07b95988/fww-journaling) will get a free 20 minute+ coaching session with Holly to help you customize a home journaling practice.
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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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Bridge: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
Every Tues. & Fri. Some experience necessary.2401 Plymouth Road. Free. 998-9353, info.tswp@umich.edu.
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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.
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U-M Clements Library Tour.
May 6 & 13. 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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“First Friday Happy Hour.”: U-M Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
Monthly gathering (via Zoom) with guest hosts TBA.Free for members. $25 annual membership. For more information and to register, see olli-umich.org or call 998-9351.
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“Navigating Disability in 19th-Century America”: U-M Clements Library.
Guided tour of this exhibit, curated by members of a U-M course on disability history and literature, examining what it was like to be disabled in the U.S. before the modern category of “disability” existed. 5-8 p.m., Clements Library, 909 South University. Mask required. Free. 764-2347.
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“Pets & Pajamas Movie Night”: Humane Society of Huron Valley.
Kids ages 5-11 invited to watch an animal-themed movie. Also, crafts and a chance to interact with adoptable pets. Vegetarian dinner and popcorn. Wear pajamas and bring a sleeping bag and pillow. $40 ($20 for up to 2 additional kids). Preregistration required at hshv.org. Call for movie selection or details 661-3575.
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“Spring Soirée”: Women’s Center of Southeastern Michigan Fundraiser.
A plated dinner and dancing to live music TBA and speaker TBA. Hosted by Michigan Radio Stateside host April Baer. Also, an auction and wine & beer. 6-9 p.m., Ann Arbor Marriott, 1275 S. Huron, Ypsilanti. $150 womenscentersemi.org/events/soiree-3. 707-7745. Sold out; for waitlist, contact jyoti@womenscentersemi.org or 973-6779.
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“The Beauty of Trilliums”: Pittsfield Township.
A naturalist leads a walk to see and learn about these beautiful wildflowers that blanket the woods floor for a short time in May. 6 p.m., Montibeller Park, 4305 Ellsworth Rd. $7 (non-resident, $9). Preregistration required at recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov. 822–2120.
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U-M Baseball.
This month’s home schedule includes a game against Youngstown State (May3, 6 p.m.), a 3-game series vs. Indiana (May 6, 6 p.m., May 7, 2 p.m., and May 8, 1 p.m.) and Rutgers (May 19, 6 p.m., May 20, 2 p.m., May 21, 1 p.m.), a single game vs. MSU (May 17, 6 p.m.), and nonconference games vs. Xavier (May 10, 6 p.m.) and Wright State (May 11, 6 p.m., dollar day), 6 p.m., Ray Fisher Stadium, 1114 S. State St. $6 ($8 in advance). mGOblue.com, 764–0247.
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First Friday Shabbat: Ann Arbor Jewish Cultural Society.
All invited to a brief livestreamed Shabbat observance with secular readings, candle lighting, wine rituals, challah, and Yahrzeit observance to remember loved ones. 6:30–7:30 p.m., for URL preregister at JewishCulturalSociety.org/shabbat. Free, but donations accepted. 975–9872.
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Speed Dating 20s & 30s
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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“First Fridays: Open Hours for Adults”: The Creature Conservancy.
All ages 18 & up invited to meet animals native to Eurasia, including a reindeer, a Burmese python, and a legless lizard, which is not a snake. Also, the chance to see the conservancy’s other animals, including macaws, muntjacs, and more. 7–8:30 p.m., Creature Conservancy, 4950 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. Mask encouraged. $10 in advance at TheCreatureConservancy.org, $11 at the door. 929–9324.
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Connie Ettinger: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase.
May 6 & 7. A self-styled “recovering lawyer,” Ettinger delivers sardonic observations with an engaging, animated style. Her material ranges from the indignities of puberty to the absurdities of our legal justice system and people who do stupid things. 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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“Ladies of the Canyon”: Kerrytown Concert House.
U-M voice professor Chelsea Packard presents a program celebrating the folk-rock musical legacies of Joni Mitchell, Linda Ronstadt, Bonnie Raitt, and Cass Elliott and Michelle Phillips of The Mamas & the Papas. An accomplished and moving vocalist, Packard has appeared in the Broadway productions of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Wicked, and Promises, Promises. 8 p.m., KCH, 415 N. Fourth Ave. Limited to 60% capacity. Mask & proof of vaccination (or negative Covid test within past 72 hours) required. Livestream available at KerrytownConcertHouse.com. Tickets $13–$50 in advance online and at the door. 769–2999.
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“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.
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Don White in Concert: Green Wood Coffee House Series (First United Methodist Church).
Veteran singer-songwriter from Lynn, Massachusetts, whose sharp-witted songs about everyday life blend pathos, humor, and biting satire. His fun live shows feature a lot of impromptu storytelling and comedy. 8 p.m., FUMC Green Wood Church, 1001 Green Rd. at Glazier Way. Tickets $20 in advance at greenwoodcoffeehouse.org and at the door. 665-8558.
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Social Dance: The Dance Pavilion.
Every Fri. Ballroom dancing to recorded music. No partner or experience necessary. Preceded from 8–8:30 p.m. by a group lesson (Fri.). Bottled water & chips provided. 8:30–10:30 p.m., Dance Pavilion Studio, 1918 Whittaker Rd., Ypsilanti. $15 (Fri.). TheDancePavilion.com, 369–9700.
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Connie Ettinger: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase.
May 6 & 7. A self-styled “recovering lawyer,” Ettinger delivers sardonic observations with an engaging, animated style. Her material ranges from the indignities of puberty to the absurdities of our legal justice system and people who do stupid things. 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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