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May 9, 2022

“May the 4th Run with You: A Virtual 4K”: Epic Races.
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“May the 4th Run with You: A Virtual 4K”: Epic Races.
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 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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"Portable Disaster Proof House: Take It With You!!!” an exhibition by Tracey Snelling
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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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“The Art of Cyanotype: Basics and Beyond”: Ann Arbor Fiberarts Guild.
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Frederick (MD) fiber artist Leslie Riley discusses her adventures using cyanotype, a contact printing process also known as sun printing or blueprints. Ray also talks about her use of wet cyanotype, or wet-cyan, a wilder and less controlled form of the process. Also, guild members display their work. 6:30 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church Piper Hall (lower level, enter on the east side of the building and take elevator down), 1501 W. Liberty. Free. annarborfiberarts.org,  annarborfiberarts@gmail.com. 

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Preschool Storytimes: AADL.
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Preschool Storytimes: AADL.
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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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Chinese Mah-Jongg: Ann Arbor Senior Center.
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Chinese Mah-Jongg: Ann Arbor Senior Center.
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Every Wed. 11:30 a.m.2:30 p.m. $2; members, free. Ann Arbor Senior Center (1320 Baldwin Ave., 794–6250).Weekly activities. Check meeting status before coming.

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Tai Chi: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
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Tai Chi: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
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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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Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center.
12:30 pm - 4:00 pm Observer EditorObserver Editor
Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center.
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Duplicate non-sanctioned ($3; members, $2). Mon. 12:304 p.m. ACBL sanctioned ($9; members, $8). Thurs. noon3:30 p.m. Ann Arbor Senior Center (1320 Baldwin Ave., 794–6250). Weekly activities. Check meeting status before coming. 

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Walking Group: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
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Walking Group: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
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Via Zoom. For more information and URL, email info.tswp@umich.edu or call 998-9353.

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Euchre: Turner Senior Wellness Center.
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Euchre: Turner Senior Wellness Center.
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2401 Plymouth Road. For more information and URL, email info.tswp@umich.edu or call 998-9353.

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A Course in Miracles Study Group: Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth
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Please join us via Zoom. Free, but donations appreciated.

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“Bix: Ain’t None of Them Play Like Him Yet”: Michigan Theatre.
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(Brigitte Berman, 1981, restored in 2020). Documentary chronicling the extraordinary life and career of influential jazz cornetist, pianist and composer Leon “Bix” Beiderbecke, who died in 1931 at the age of 28. Film Forum repertory programming director Bruce Goldstein calls it “the best film ever made about a jazz musician.” Tickets include a pre-screening reception (5:45 p.m.) with food from the Blue LLama jazz club and live music by local trumpeter Justin Walter’s Hot Five. 7 p.m. Go to michtheater.org/bix for tickets. 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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“No Vacancy”: Fathom Events.
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(Kyle Saylors, 2022). Heartwarming small-town drama about a jaded reporter, demoted to a rural news station, whose cynicism is transformed when she befriends a recovering addict. 7 p.m. Ann Arbor 20 (4100 Carpenter, 973–8424), Emagine (1335 E. Michigan Ave., Saline, 316–5500). Tickets $12.50 in advance online (recommended) & at the door. For updated schedule, see FathomEvents.com/events.

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“The Heart of American Poetry”: Literati Bookstore At Home with Literati.
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Veteran Brooklyn-based poet-critic Edward Hirsch joins fellow poet Charles Baxter to discuss (via Zoom) his new book, a deeply personal reading of 40 essential American poems that examines how dreams and betrayals have shaped the American experience. 7 p.m., for URL see literatibookstore.com/event/2022-05. Free. 585–5567.

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Ann Arbor Civil War Round Table.
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Ann Arbor Civil War Round Table.
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Talk on a topic TBA. 7 p.m., for URL email aacwrt@yahoo.com. Free. aacwrt.org. 

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Casting Crowns: EMU Gervin Center.
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Casting Crowns: EMU Gervin Center.
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Georgia-based Christian pop-rock band led by youth pastor and vocalist Mark Hall. Opener: We the Kingdom, a Christian pop-rock band consisting of multiple generations of relatives. 7 p.m. (doors open 6 p.m.), Gervin Center, 799 N. Hewitt, Ypsilanti. Mask required. $23–$120 in advance at EMUtix.com & at the door. 487–2282. 

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Jewel Heart Readers: Jewel Heart Buddhist Center.
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Observer EditorObserver Editor, FreeFree, OnlineOnline
Jewel Heart Readers: Jewel Heart Buddhist Center.
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All welcome to join an online discussion, continued from last month, of House of the Turquoise Roof, Tibetan noblewoman Dorje Yudon Yuthok’s memoir of life before the Chinese invasion and her subsequent flight and exile. 7–8:30 p.m., for URL contact programs@jewelheart.org. Free. 994-3387.

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Scandinavian Music Jam.
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Observer EditorObserver Editor
Scandinavian Music Jam.
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Bruce Sagan and Brad Battey lead an acoustic jam session devoted to traditional music from Sweden and Norway. All instruments welcome, no experience necessary. 7:30–9:30 p.m., in person or virtual TBA. For information, email bsagan@msu.edu. Free. (908) 721–2599. 

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Comedy Open Mic: The Blind Pig.
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Observer EditorObserver Editor
Comedy Open Mic: The Blind Pig.
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Every Mon. Performances by up to 15 aspiring stand-up comics from around the state. Local comics emcee. To perform, sign up by sending a message on Instagram, bit.ly/comedyblindpig. Age 21 & up only. 8–9:30 p.m., Blind Pig, 208 S. First St. Free. 996–8555.  

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