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April 24, 2024
Carillon Concert Series: U-M School of Music
Every Mon.–Fri. (different locations). Performances by U-M carillon faculty and students. The carillons are open to visitors during the recitals; earplugs recommended. For a complete schedule see smtd.umich.edu/events. Noon, Burton Tower, 230 N. Ingalls & 1:20 p.m., Lurie Tower, 1230 Murfin, North Campus. Free. (734) 764–0583.
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"Move and Groove": Ann Arbor Senior Center
Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave., bit.ly/a2-senior-cnt, (734) 794–6250. Weekly activities. Preregistration required for some events by emailing bpatton@a2gov.org or calling.
Move and Groove (Wed. 9:30–10:15 a.m.). Free. Call to register.
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“Healthy Living”: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
2401 Plymouth Rd. Talks for seniors.
Apr. 3 (10–11:30 a.m.): “How to Thrive While Aging Solo” with EHM Senior Solutions representative Nicole Boyer.
Apr. 8 (10:30–noon): “Assisted Living: Information for a Wise Choice.”
Apr. 15 (10–11 a.m.): “Culinary Herbs & Spices” cooking demonstration with naturopathic doctor Nia-Avelina Aguirre, $10, preregister by calling (734) 883–7513.
Apr. 24 (10–11 a.m.): “Controlling Your Blood Pressure” with Turner Geriatric fellow Nishok Karthikeyan.
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"Mind Matters Brain Games": Ann Arbor Senior Center
Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave., bit.ly/a2-senior-cnt, (734) 794–6250. Weekly activities. Preregistration required for some events by emailing bpatton@a2gov.org or calling.
Mind Matters Brain Games (Wed. 10–11 a.m.) via Zoom at tinyurl.com/A2-senior-mind. $2; members, free.
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Playgroups for Babies: AADL
Every Mon.–Wed. & Fri. (different times): Fifteen minutes of stories, rhymes, and songs led by AADL staffers, followed by a short open playtime. For kids up to 24 months (with caregiver). No older siblings. Malletts Creek (Mon. 10:30 a.m.), Traverwood (Tues. 11 a.m.), Westgate (Wed. 10:30 a.m.), and Downtown (Fri. 10:30 a.m.). Free.
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Preschool Puzzles: AADL Traverwood
Apr. 24 (10:30–11:30 a.m.): A chance for kids grades preK–2 to put together oversized floor puzzles.
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Preschool Storytimes: AADL
Every Mon.–Fri. (different times): Half-hour program of stories and songs for kids ages 2–5 (with caregiver). Pittsfield (Mon. 10:30 a.m. & Thurs. 11 a.m.), Downtown (Tues. 11 a.m.), Malletts Creek (Tues. 11 a.m. & Wed. 10:30 a.m.), Traverwood (Thurs. 11 a.m.), and Westgate (Fri. 1 p.m.). Free.
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“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
Every Tues.–Sun. All age 6 & up invited into the museum’s Nature Lab and Micro Worlds Lab to use scientific tools and museum specimens to answer questions and solve problems. On Apr. 20 & 21, the topic is “Microinvertebrate Mania,” which explores river health in celebration of Earth Day. Schedule subject to change. 11 a.m.–3 p.m., U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478.
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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
U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program, 2401 Plymouth Rd. Weekly activities. Free (except as noted). Preregistration required for some events. For Zoom links see calendar at tinyurl.com/a2-turner-cal. (734) 998–9353, michmed.org/tswp, tswp.info@umich.edu.
Tai Chi (Mon., Wed., & Fri. noon–12:30 p.m. via Zoom).
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Talks & Activities: Ann Arbor Senior Center
1320 Baldwin Ave. Senior-focused talks and activities. Free. a2gov.org/senior. Preregistration required for all events by emailing bpatton@a2gov.org or calling (734) 794–6250.
“YMCA Program Intro” (Apr. 3, 9:30–10:30 a.m.).
Lunch & Learn: “Living with Our Wild Neighbors” (Apr. 3, noon–1 p.m.), light lunch provided for free.
“Travels with George: South America” (Apr. 4, 1:30–4 p.m.).
“Sneak Peek of Ballet Chelsea’s Cinderella” (Apr. 5, 11 a.m.), short live performance (see Apr. 20, main calendar), no preregistration required.
“Care Management by Natalie” (Apr. 10, 9:30–10:30 a.m. or 10:30–11:30 a.m.).
Lunch & Learn: “Senior Living Options” (Apr. 17, noon–1 p.m.), light lunch provided for free.
Lunch & Learn: “How to Advocate for Myself While Aging” (Apr. 24, noon–1 p.m.), light lunch provided for free.
“Care Consulting: Senior Caregiving Resources and Deciding What’s Best” (Apr. 26, 10–11:30 a.m.), to preregister contact (734) 972-1074.
“The Art and Science of Invasive Species” (Apr. 26, 1–3 p.m.) covers identifying, gathering, and using invasive plants for cooking and for art.
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Talks & Activities: Pittsfield Township Senior Center
701 W. Ellsworth, bit.ly/pittsfield-seniors. (734) 822–2120. Talks for seniors. Free (except as noted) in-person activities. Check meeting status before coming.
Apr. 3 (10 a.m.–noon): “Rock Painting,” $7 ($5 residents).
Apr. 4 (1:30–2:30 p.m.): “Scam and Fraud 2024” led by Pittsfield Township public safety officer Ritchie Coleman.
Apr. 19 (1 –2 p.m.): “Snack and Learn: How to Thrive While Aging Solo” presented by LifeChoices representative Nicole Boyer.
Apr. 23 & 24 (noon–4 p.m.): “AARP Driving Safety,” $25, preregistration required by Apr. 15 by calling (734) 822–2120.
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Weekly Meeting: Rotary Club of Ann Arbor
Every Wed. Speakers and topics TBA. All invited. Buffet lunch available ($11). Noon–1:30 p.m., Michigan Union Anderson Rm. Free. jtsepp@gmail.com.
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"Walking Off the Pounds": U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program, 2401 Plymouth Rd. Weekly activities. Free (except as noted). Preregistration required for some events. For Zoom links see calendar at tinyurl.com/a2-turner-cal. (734) 998–9353, michmed.org/tswp, tswp.info@umich.edu.
Walking Off the Pounds (Mon., Wed., & Fri. 12:30–1 p.m. via Zoom).
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Coral Reef Tank Visit: U-M Museum of Natural History
Every Wed. & Fri. (except Apr. 17). U-M biology professor Jim Bardwell leads a 30-minute tour of his lab’s large coral reef tank featuring many species of coral, anemone, and fish. Age 6 and up. 12:30 p.m., U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Free. Limited capacity. Same-day sign-up at the welcome desk. (734) 764–0478.
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“La Rondine": Fathom Events
(734) 973–8424 (Ann Arbor 20), (734) 316–5500 (Emagine). Tickets $12.50 (except as noted) in advance at fathomevents.com/events and at the door. Ann Arbor 20 (4100 Carpenter), & Emagine (1335 E. Michigan Ave., Saline), various times.
Apr. 20 & 24: “La Rondine.” Live (Sat.) & prerecorded (Wed.) screenings of the art deco–themed Metropolitan Opera production of Puccini’s bittersweet love story about a French courtesan and an idealistic young man who offers an alternative to her life of excess. Italian, subtitles. Noon (Sat.) & 1 p.m. (Wed., Ann Arbor 20 only).
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Bingo: Pittsfield Township Senior Center
Pittsfield Township Senior Center, 701 W. Ellsworth. bit.ly/pittsfield-seniors. (734) 822–2120. Free (except as noted) in-person weekly activities. Check meeting status before coming.
Bingo (Wed. 1–3 p.m.). $1 per card.
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Scrabble: Ann Arbor Senior Center
Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave., bit.ly/a2-senior-cnt, (734) 794–6250. Weekly activities. Preregistration required for some events by emailing bpatton@a2gov.org or calling.
Scrabble (Wed. 1:30–3 p.m.) $2; members, free.
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“The Antichrist Cometh”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
Every Wed.–Sun., Mar. 22–May 5 (except Mar. 31). Rhiannon Ragland directs the premiere of Livonia playwright David MacGregor’s comedy about a happily married man who discovers that he might be the Antichrist. Will he be able to attend a small dinner party, or will the event usher in the Apocalypse? Contains adult subject matter and language. 3 p.m. (Wed., Thurs., & Sat.), 8 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Purple Rose Theatre, 137 Park St., Chelsea. Tickets $30–$48 in advance at purplerosetheatre.org and by phone, and (if available) at the door. Discounts available for students, seniors, teachers, military personnel, and groups. (734) 433–7673.
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Ann Arbor Comprehensive Plan Open House
Come share ideas for your neighborhood!
A process is underway for a new Comprehensive Plan that will guide public and private investment to expand housing choices, improve connections, and grow job opportunities.
These open houses will include information about the city and activities to get your opinion on how it should change in the future. Each event will have the same material - choose the day and location that works best for you. Snacks and light refreshments will be available.
Tuesday, April 23, 4-7pm
AADL Traverwood, 3333 Traverwood Dr
Wednesday, April 24, 4-7pm
AADL Westgate, 2503 Jackson Ave
Friday, April 26, 4-7pm
AADL Malletts Creek, 3090 E Eisenhower Pkwy
If you or someone you know would benefit from translation assistance please contact: planning@a2gov.org
Visit the project website for more info: plan.a2gov.org/plan24
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Sleep Workshop for Adults: U-M Mary A. Rackham Insitute
Do you struggle to fall asleep, or stay asleep? Not sure what habits to incorporate into a nighttime routine?
The Mary A. Rackham Institute (MARI)’s Psychological Clinic is offering an Adult Sleep Workshop that will provide a structured and supportive environment to help people learn and implement basic sleep hygiene skills to improve your sleep.
This workshop is aimed to provide up-to-date information on sleep, insomnia as well as evidence-based interventions for insomnia. The workshop will also review common myths about sleep, provide you with concrete skills and strategies to practice good sleep hygiene, and review resources available to assist you with sleep difficulties or maintain healthy sleep habits.
This workshop will be held virtually via Zoom and is set for 4:30-6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24.
https://mari.umich.edu/workshops/sleep-workshop-april-2024 ,Virtual via Zoom.. Each participant must complete a 30-minute screening appointment to ensure the group is a good fit for their needs. Contact the MARI Call Center at (734) 615-7853 or complete our secure, online registration form to get started. Current MARI clients may not need to complete a screening. $45 per person, pre-paid before the workshop, by credit card through the MARI patient porta. mari.comm@umich.edu mari.umich.edu (734) 615-7853.Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
“100 Years of University Hospitals”: Ann Arbor City Club Dine and Discover
Talk by U-M history and internal medicine professor Joel Howell, who also specializes in health management & policy. 5 p.m., City Club, 1830 Washtenaw. $36 (members, $31); includes dinner. Preregistration required by noon on Apr. 18. annarborcityclub.org, stacy@annarborcityclub.org, (734) 662–3279.
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“New Climate Solutions and Galvanizing for Action”: U-M School for Environment & Sustainability 22nd Annual Peter M. Wege Lecture.
Talk by Canadian climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe, chief scientist for the Nature Conservancy. 5 p.m., Rackham Auditorium. Preregistration required at seas.umich.edu/events. Free. seas-communications@umich.edu, (734) 764–6453.
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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. Use provided games or bring your own. 5–10 p.m., Bløm, 100 S. Fourth Ave. Free, but purchase of food & drink encouraged. (734) 548–9729.
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Magic: The Gathering: Sylvan Factory
Every Mon.–Wed., Fri., & Sat. All invited to play various forms of the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering (MTG). Mon. (6:30–10 p.m.): Power Cards. $10. Tues. (6:30–10 p.m.): MTG Pauper. A fun and fast format for all skill levels. $5. Wed. (5–9 p.m.): Casual Commander. The most popular form of the game. Free. Wed. (6:30 p.m.): MTG Standard. Play with competitive tournament rules. $10. Fri. (6:30–10 p.m.): Magic rotating draft. Cost varies. Sat. (6–10 p.m.): Commander Pods. For casual groups of 4 players. Free. Various times, Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium. Various costs. info@sylvanfactory.com.
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“Button Lab”: Ann Arbor District Library
A chance for adults & kids age 12 & up to make fun buttons using AADL 1.25-inch or 2.25-inch button makers. Participants may bring or draw their own pictures, or use images from AADL’s collection of old magazines. 6–7 p.m., AADL Downtown Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“Science Café”: U-M Museum of Natural History/Conor O’Neill’s Irish Pub
U-M engineering professor Raed Al Kontar discusses how machine learning algorithms can be applied to distributed systems such as cars, phones, and hospitals, where data comes from many sources, in “Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence.” Hors d’oeuvres at 5:30. 6–7:30 p.m., Conor O’Neill’s, 318 S. Main St. Free, but drink purchases encouraged. Seating limited, so come early. (734) 764–0478.
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Ann Arbor Group Runs: Fleet Feet
Every Tues., Wed., & Fri. Runners of all abilities invited to join a run of 3–5 miles along varying routes from different Fleet Feet locations. Rain or shine. 8 a.m. (Tues.), 5700 Jackson Rd., (734) 929–9022. Also, 6 p.m. (Wed.) & 8 a.m. (Fri.), 123 E. Liberty, (734) 769–5016. Free.
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Drop-In Knitting: Spun
Every Sun.–Thurs. (different times). All invited to work on their knitting, crochet, weaving, and embroidery projects. 6–8 p.m. (Mon.–Thurs.) & 1–3 p.m. (Sun.), Spun, 401 N. Fourth Ave. Free. (734) 780–7867.
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Stuttering Support Group for Teens and Adults: U-M Speech Neurophysiology Lab
This Stuttering Support Group is open to any teens and adults who stutter. It provides a safe space to connect, share experiences, and navigate challenges with one another.
Date: April 24, 2024
Time: 6:00p.m.–7:30p.m.
Location: 3rd Floor Freespace, Ann Arbor District Library - Downtown
Attendees can join virtually via Zoom if they prefer. Please email cwsbrains@umich.edu to request the link to join.
This group meets on the 4th Wednesday of every month at the same time and place.
Hosted by the Ann Arbor Stuttering Awareness and Research Club (A2STAR) in collaboration with the U-M Speech Neurophysiology Lab. The group is facilitated by students from the University of Michigan who stutter.
343 South 5th Avenue ,Ann Arbor. Free. cwsbrains@umich.edu https://chang.lab.medicine.umich.edu/home 734-926-8775.Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
Magic: The Gathering: Sylvan Factory
Every Mon.–Wed., Fri., & Sat. All invited to play various forms of the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering (MTG). Mon. (6:30–10 p.m.): Power Cards. $10. Tues. (6:30–10 p.m.): MTG Pauper. A fun and fast format for all skill levels. $5. Wed. (5–9 p.m.): Casual Commander. The most popular form of the game. Free. Wed. (6:30 p.m.): MTG Standard. Play with competitive tournament rules. $10. Fri. (6:30–10 p.m.): Magic rotating draft. Cost varies. Sat. (6–10 p.m.): Commander Pods. For casual groups of 4 players. Free. Various times, Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium. Various costs. info@sylvanfactory.com.
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“An Evening of Poetry and Written Word”: Crazy Wisdom Poetry Circle
Reading (via Zoom) by Catamaran Literary Reader poetry editor Zack Rogow, a poet and playwright whose 9 books of poetry, including the recent Irreverent Litanies, grapple with the big questions of life and death, and smaller ones of shirts and traffic, often in a humorous manner. His memoir chronicling his relationship with his writer father, Hugging My Father’s Ghost, was published in 2024. Followed by an open mic. For guidelines, see cwcircle.poetry.blog/poetry-workshop-guidelines. 7–9 p.m. (sign-up for new participants begins at 6:45 p.m.), for URL email cwpoetrycircle@gmail.com. Free. (734) 668–7523.
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“HaydnSeek Concert”: Northside Community Church
Local cellist Thor Sigurdson performs with his music students and area pianists TBA. Light refreshments. 7 p.m., Northside Community Church, 929 Barton Dr. Free. ncca2.org/events.
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“HaydnSeek Concert”: Northside Community Church.
Local cellist Thor Sigurdson and pianist Sarah Kim perform Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto and other music TBA. Light refreshments. 7 p.m., Northside Community Church, 929 Barton Dr. Free. ncca2.org/events.
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“iFFY 26.2 Filmmaking Marathon Screening”: 2024 Independent Film Festival Ypsilanti
$13 (students & seniors, $10), unless otherwise indicated, in advance at iffypsi.com and at the door (cash or credit). Four days of screenings showcasing local creators and filmmakers from around the world. Times subject to change; for up-to-date schedule and details, see iffypsi.com. Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. Huron St., Ypsilanti, various times.
Apr. 24: “iFFY 26.2 Filmmaking Marathon Screening.” 90 minutes of 4-minute films shot the previous weekend as part of iFFY’s 26.2-hour filmmaking marathon. Ticket prices TBA. 7 p.m.
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“Thayer School”: Salem Area Historical Society
Historian and archivist Joe Oldenburg discusses the history of this 1877 one-room schoolhouse. 7 p.m., South Salem Stone School, 7991 North Territorial, Salem. Admission $2 (members, free). (248) 437–6651.
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“The Motive and the Cue”: Michigan Theater
Film screenings every Wed.–Sun. 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.
Apr. 24: “The Motive and the Cue.” Broadcast of a taped National Theater (London) production of Jack Thorne’s fierce and funny new backstage drama, directed by Sam Mendes. Set during 1964 rehearsals of Hamlet, the play concerns the collaboration and clash between titan Richard Burton, newly married to Elizabeth Taylor, and exacting director John Gielgud. 7 p.m.
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Ann Arbor Bridge Club
Every Wed. (except Apr. 3). All invited to play friendly, competitive ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge. Bring a partner if you can, or call in advance or arrive 20 minutes early if you can’t. Call before coming to check that the game is being held. 7–10:30 p.m., Walden Hills clubhouse, 2114 Pauline east of Maple. (Park in the designated spaces in the lot on the north side of Pauline.) $6 per person. (734) 945–6021.
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Bluegrass Jam Circle: Ann Arbor Senior Center
Apr. 10 & 24. All musicians invited to bring their acoustic instruments to play bluegrass-style music. Vocalists welcome. In case of inclement weather, please call by 3 p.m. the date of the jam. 7–9 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.), Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. $5. (734) 794–6250.
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Kerrytown Crafters
Every Wed. All crocheters, knitters, spinners, weavers, sewers, and other crafters invited to work on their own projects with others, via Zoom. Questions welcome, help available. 7 p.m. or so, for URL join facebook.com/groups/ktcrafters. Free. (734) 926–8863.
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Monthly Meeting: Ann Arbor Bonsai Society
In Vivo Bonsai (Columbus, OH) owner Ryan Huston discusses grow lights and tents. 7 p.m., U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Livestream available, for URL, see annarborbonsaisociety.org/events. Free; metered parking. aabonsaisociety@gmail.com.
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“Comedy Jamm”: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
Apr. 10 & 24. Performances by up to 12 aspiring and established area stand-up comics. Alcohol is served. 7:15 p.m., 212 S. Fourth Ave. $5 in advance at aacomedy.com; $6 at the door. (734) 996–9080.
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“Wednesday Night Swing”: Ann Arbor Swing Dance Association
Every Wed. Lindy Hop, East Coast swing, Charleston, and Balboa dancing to music spun by DJs. No partner needed. Wear comfortable low-grip shoes. Preceded at 6:30 p.m. by a free beginner lesson. 7:30–9:30 p.m., locations TBA at swingannarbor.com/calendar. $5 (free for members).
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Depot Town Open Mic Comedy Night
Every Wed. Stand-up comedy open mic emceed by local comic Lisa Green. All age 18 & up welcome to come listen, or sign up for 5-minute sets starting at 7 p.m. 7:30–10:30 p.m., 734 Brewing Company, 15 E. Cross St. Free. (734) 340–3468.
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“Concordia at Hill”: Concordia University Music Department
Various Concordia music ensembles perform a diverse program TBA. 8 p.m., Hill Auditorium. Free.
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The Moth Michigan GrandSLAM: Michigan Radio
All-star storytelling showdown featuring winners of the Ann Arbor StorySLAMs, the monthly open mic storytelling competitions sponsored by The Moth, the NYC-based nonprofit storytelling organization that also produces a weekly public radio show. Tonight’s theme is “A Point of Beauty.” 8 p.m. (doors open 7 p.m.), The Ark, 316 S. Main. $40 in advance at themoth.org and at the door. (415) 761–1451.
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