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January 30, 2023

“Playgroups for Babies”: AADL.
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“Playgroups for Babies”: AADL.
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Every Mon.–Wed. For kids up to 24 months (with caregiver). No older siblings. Mon. 10:30–11:30 a.m. (Malletts Creek), Tues. 11 a.m.–noon (Traverwood), & Wed. 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. (Westgate).

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Preschool Storytimes: AADL.
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Every Mon.–Fri. & Jan. 17. Half hour program of stories and songs for kids ages 25 (with caregiver). Mon. 10:30 a.m. (Pittsfield), Tues. 11 a.m. (Downtown), Wed. 10:30 a.m. (Malletts Creek), Thurs. 11 a.m. (Traverwood & Pittsfield), Fri. 1 p.m. (Westgate), and Jan. 17, 7-7:30 p.m. (Westgate)

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U-M Museum of Natural History Planetarium & Dome Theater.
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Daily, except Jan. 1, 2, 9, 23, & 30. Three different audiovisual planetarium shows suitable for all ages. Sea Monsters (11:30 a.m.) follows a curious dolichorhynchops (an extinct species of marine reptile) as she travels through the most dangerous oceans in history. The Sky Tonight (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. Mars: One Thousand One (1:30 p.m.) tells the story of what humans might face with the first manned journey to Mars. Various times, MNH, 1105 North University. $8. Limited capacity. 764–0478.

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Open Cards and Games: Pittsfield Township Senior Center.
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Open Cards and Games: Pittsfield Township Senior Center.
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Every Mon, Jan. 9- Mar. 31. Free (except as noted) in person weekly activities. Check meeting status before coming. 9-11 a.m., Pittsfield Township Senior Center, 701 W. Ellsworth Rd.. Free. recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov. 822–2120.

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Rise and Shine Exercise: Pittsfield Township Senior Center.
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Rise and Shine Exercise: Pittsfield Township Senior Center.
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Every Mon & Fri., Jan. 9- Mar. 31. Free (except as noted) in person weekly activities. Check meeting status before coming. 9-10 a.m., Pittsfield Township Senior Center, 701 W. Ellsworth Rd.. Free. recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov. 822–2120.

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Weekly Rehearsal: Women’s Chamber Chorus.
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Weekly Rehearsal: Women’s Chamber Chorus.
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Every Mon., Jan. 23–Apr. 24. All invited to join this independent 30-member local women’s chorus to sing an eclectic program including classical, folk, Broadway, pop, and jazz. Ben Gaughran directs; Joshua Marzan accompanies. Concert on Apr. 28. 10–11:30 a.m., First Presbyterian Church, 1432 Washtenaw. Free to visitors ($125 per semester for those who join). womenschamberchorus.com, 665–9271.

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Tai Chi: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Observer EditorObserver Editor, FreeFree, OnlineOnline
Tai Chi: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
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Events are either in person at 2401 Plymouth Rd., or via Zoom. For Zoom links see calendar at bit.ly/UMTurnerCal. 998–9353. No meetings Nov. 24 & 25.

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Tai Chi (Mon., Wed., & Fri. noon-12:30 p.m.) via Zoom.

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Duplicate Non-sanctioned Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center.
12:30 pm - 3:30 pm Observer EditorObserver Editor, FreeFree
Duplicate Non-sanctioned Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center.
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Mondays 12:30–3:30 p.m. $3; members, $2. Ann Arbor Senior Center (1320 Baldwin Ave., 794–6250). Free (except as noted) 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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Events are either in person at 2401 Plymouth Rd., or via Zoom. For Zoom links see calendar at bit.ly/UMTurnerCal. 998–9353.

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Walking Group (Mon., Wed., & Fri. 12:30–1 p.m.) via Zoom.

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Euchre: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Observer EditorObserver Editor, FreeFree
Euchre: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
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Free. Events are either in person at 2401 Plymouth Rd., or via Zoom. For Zoom links see calendar at bit.ly/UMTurnerCal. 998–9353.

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Euchre (Mon. 1–3 p.m.) in person.

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“A World Cast in Concrete: How the U.S. Built Its Empire”: U-M Science, Technology & Society Program.
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“A World Cast in Concrete: How the U.S. Built Its Empire”: U-M Science, Technology & Society Program.
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U-M architecture professor Vyta Pivo discusses how the American cement and concrete industries expanded their material and technological reach across the globe, and how the material itself became a tool for spreading cultural values and racial politics. 4–5:30 p.m., 1014 Tisch Hall, 435 State. Free. 763–2066.

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“D & D Adventures”: Sylvan Factory.
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“D & D Adventures”: Sylvan Factory.
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Every Mon., Tues., Thurs., & Fri. All age 16+ invited to play Dungeons and Dragons role-playing games. 5–8 p.m. (Mon. & Tues.), 6–8 p.m. (Thurs.), & 6–10 p.m. (Fri.), Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium Blvd. $10. Preregistration recommended. info@sylvanfactory.com, 929–5877. 

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Ann Arbor Area Scrabble Club.
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Observer EditorObserver Editor, FreeFree
Ann Arbor Area Scrabble Club.
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Every Mon. All invited to play the classic word game, using the 5th-edition Scrabble dictionary. Bring your own set, if you like. 5–9 p.m., Arbor Brewing Company Corner Brewery, 720 Norris St., Ypsilanti. Free. burrbarr7@hotmail.com.

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Sewing Lab: Ann Arbor District Library.
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Observer EditorObserver Editor, FreeFree
Sewing Lab: Ann Arbor District Library.
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Jan. 2, 16, & 30. All invited to get basic sewing help with their unfinished projects or learn how to use the AADL sewing machines. Bring your own sewing machine, if you wish. No experience necessary. Also, local crafter Amber Adams-Fall demonstrates making patch pockets (Jan. 2) & bias binding (Jan. 30) and sewing instructor Rae Hoekstra shows how to make elastic waistbands (Jan. 16). 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown Secret Lab. Free. 327–4200.

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Magic: The Gathering: Sylvan Factory.
6:30 pm - 10:00 pm Observer EditorObserver Editor
Magic: The Gathering: Sylvan Factory.
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Every Mon.–Wed., Fri., & Sat. All invited to play various forms of the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering. Mon. 6:30–10 p.m.: Power Cards, $10. Tues. 6–9 p.m.: MTG Pauper, a fun and fast format for all skill levels, $5. Wed. 5–8 p.m.: Casual Commander, the most popular form of the game, free. Fri. 6:30–10 p.m.: Magic rotating draft, cost varies. Sat. noon–3 p.m.: Intro to Magic: The Gathering, free. Sat. 6–10 p.m.: Commander Pods, casual groups of 4 players, free. Prizes paid in store credit. Various times. Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium. info@sylvanfactory.com, 929–5877. 

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“Contemporary Thoughts in Music Education”: U-M Music School.
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Talk by U-M music education professor Colleen Conway. 7 p.m., U-M Moore Bldg. Watkins Lecture Hall, 1100 Baits. Free. 615–3204.

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“Inside Michigan Basketball”: WTKA (1050 AM)/ WXYT (1270 AM).
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“Inside Michigan Basketball”: WTKA (1050 AM)/ WXYT (1270 AM).
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Jan. 2, 9, 16, 24, & 30. Brian Boesch and Terry Mills host a live radio broadcast from inside the Pretzel Bell with popular U-M men’s basketball coach Juwan Howard and U-M women's coach Kim Barnes Arico. 7 p.m., Pretzel Bell, 226 S. Main. Seating limited. Free admission, but must order food & drinks to sit. bit.ly/insideMIbasket.

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Tartan & Thistle Scottish Country Dancers.
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Tartan & Thistle Scottish Country Dancers.
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Jan. 9, 16, 23, & 30. Jigs, reels, and strathspeys. Usually with live music by Susie Lorand, Josh Burdick, & friends. All dances taught; beginners welcome. 7:30–9:30 p.m., Genesis, 2309 Packard. Mask and vaccination required. $5. 274–0773. 

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Comedy Open Mic: The Blind Pig.
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Observer EditorObserver Editor, FreeFree
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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