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February 13, 2023
“D & D Adventures”: Sylvan Factory.
Every Thurs., Fri., Mon., & Tues. All age 16+ invited to play Dungeons and Dragons role-playing games. 6–8 p.m. (Thurs.), 6–10 p.m. (Fri.), & 5–8 p.m. (Mon. & Tues.). Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium Blvd. $10. Preregistration recommended. info@sylvanfactory.com, 929–5877.
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“Getting Dressed”: University Musical Society Digital Presentation.
Feb. 13–24: Online presentation for kids in grades preK–2. The U.K. dance company Second Hand Dance presents a series of 5 short, lively dance films in which everyday clothing is transformed into a celebration of individuality. With animations and an 80s-inspired soundtrack. Anytime from Feb. 13 until Feb. 24. For URL, go to ums.org/performance/getting-dressed, or preregister to be reminded. Free. 764–2538.
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“Playgroups for Babies”: AADL.
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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“Salt: Dispersed”: University Musical Society Digital Presentation.
Jan. 17–Feb. 13. Online presentation of this very personal monologue by performance artist Selina Thompson which premiered at the 2017 Edinburgh festival. At once dramatic, sad, and comic, it’s about a journey she made by cargo ship to retrace the triangular route of the transatlantic slave trade. Salt is Thompson’s response to being both British and a descendant of a people enslaved by the British. Anytime from Jan. 17 until Feb. 13. For URL, go to ums.org/performance/salt-dispersed, or preregister to be reminded. Free. 764–2538.
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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. 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. 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. Prizes paid in store credit. Various times. Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium. info@sylvanfactory.com, 929–5877.
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Preschool Storytimes: AADL.
Every Mon.–Fri. Half hour program of stories and songs for kids ages 2–5 (with caregiver). Mon. 10:30 a.m. (Pittsfield), Tues. 11 a.m. (Downtown & Malletts Creek), Wed. 10:30 a.m. (Malletts Creek), Thurs. 11 a.m. (Traverwood & Pittsfield), Fri. 1 p.m. (Westgate), and Tues., Feb. 21, 7-7:30 p.m. (Westgate).
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Open Cards and Games: Pittsfield Township Senior Center.
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.
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.
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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Exercise with Karen: Pittsfield Township Senior Center.
Every Mon, Jan. 9- Mar. 31. Free (except as noted) in person weekly activities. Check meeting status before coming. 10:30-11:30 a.m., Pittsfield Township Senior Center, 701 W. Ellsworth Rd.. Free. recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov. 822–2120.
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Tai Chi: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
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.
Today:
Tai Chi (Mon., Wed., & Fri. noon-12:30 p.m.) via Zoom.
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Duplicate Non-sanctioned Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center.
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.
Events are either in person at 2401 Plymouth Rd., or via Zoom. For Zoom links see calendar at bit.ly/UMTurnerCal. 998–9353.
Today:
Walking Group (Mon., Wed., & Fri. 12:30–1 p.m.) via Zoom.
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Euchre: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
Free. Events are either in person at 2401 Plymouth Rd., or via Zoom. For Zoom links see calendar at bit.ly/UMTurnerCal. 998–9353.
Today:
Euchre (Mon. 1–3 p.m.) in person.
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Bridge: Pittsfield Township Senior Center.
Every Mon, Jan. 9- Mar. 31. Free (except as noted) in person weekly activities. Check meeting status before coming. 1:30 p.m., Pittsfield Township Senior Center, 701 W. Ellsworth Rd.. Free. recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov. 822–2120.
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Ann Arbor Area Scrabble Club.
Every Mon. All invited to play the classic word game, using the 6th-edition Scrabble dictionary. Bring your own set, if you like. 4–8 p.m., Arbor Brewing Company Corner Brewery, 720 Norris St., Ypsilanti. Free. burrbarr7@hotmail.com. [2x]
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“Biodynamic Farming”: Rudolf Steiner School of Ann Arbor.
Ann Arbor Community Farm head farmer Dan Gannon follows up his January talk with further discussion of this form of sustainable farming based on the teachings of Rudolf Steiner. 6 p.m., Rudolf Steiner High School, 2230 Pontiac Tr. Free. SteinerSchool.org.
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“Exploring the Mind”: Ann Arbor District Library.
U-M psychology faculty TBA discuss their research. 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown. Free. 327–4200.
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Sewing Lab: Ann Arbor District Library.
Feb. 13 & 27. All invited to get basic sewing help with their unfinished projects or learn how to use the AADL sewing machines (or bring your own if you wish). No experience necessary. Also, sewing instructor Rae Hoekstra shows how to make knit neckbands (Feb. 13) and crafter Amber Adams-Fall demonstrates top stitching (Feb. 27). 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown Secret Lab. Free. 327–4200.
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“I’m Sweet On You: Mocktail & Chocolate Class”: Zingerman’s Delicatessen.
Deli events coordinator Tessie Ives-Wilson and chocolate specialist Jennie B. lead a tasting of a variety of chocolates and demonstrate how to make 5 different mocktails (aka nonalcoholic cocktail). 6:30–8 p.m., Zingerman’s Deli, 422 Detroit Street. $45 Preregistration required at zingermansdeli.com/events. 663–3354.
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“Grant at Chattanooga”: Ann Arbor Civil War Round Table.
Talk (via Zoom) by amateur historian Dave Powell, author of Impulse of Victory: Ulysses S. Grant at Chattanooga. 7 p.m., for URL email jfepperson@gmail.com. Free. aacwrt.org.
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“Inside Michigan Basketball”: WTKA (1050 AM)/ WXYT (1270 AM).
Feb. 6, 15, 21, & 27. 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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“Navigating Grief on Valentine’s Day”: GrieveWell.
GrieveWell program director Christy Miller leads an online discussion to help people develop concrete plans for managing grief during Valentine’s Day. 7 p.m., for URL preregister at GrieveWell.com/calendar. Free. 975–0238.
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Jewel Heart Readers: Jewel Heart Buddhist Center.
All welcome to join an online discussion of Zen teacher Joan Halifax’s book Being with Dying: Cultivating Compassion and Fearlessness in the Presence of Death. 7–8:30 p.m., online. Preregistration required by emailing programs@jewelheart.org. Free, 994–3387.
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“The Thin Man”: Michigan Theater.
Feb. 11 & 13: (W. S. Van Dyke, 1934). Suspenseful screwball comedy about husband-and-wife detectives who puzzle out the death of an inventor. Adapted from the Dashiell Hammett novel. Myrna Loy, William Powell, Maureen O’Sullivan. 7 p.m. (Sat.) & 7:30 p.m. (Mon.), $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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Large Ensemble Meeting: Ann Arbor Recorder Society.
All beginning and advanced players of the recorder and other early instruments invited to play mostly Renaissance music, directed by viol teacher and early music specialist Janet Cannon. Bring your own music stand. 7:30–9 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church basement music room (enter by the back door), 1501 W. Liberty. Mask (when not playing) and proof of latest Covid booster required. Free to visitors ($35 yearly dues for those who join). For more info, contact kgilson@earthlink.net 412–9131 or sindikeesan@fastmail.fm. a2recordersociety.org.
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Scandinavian Music Jam.
Feb. 13 & 27. 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 location, email bsagan@msu.edu. Free. (908) 721–2599.
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Tartan & Thistle Scottish Country Dancers.
Every Monday. Jigs, reels, and strathspeys. Usually with live music by Susie Lorand, Josh Burdick, & friends. All dances taught; beginners welcome (this month is a particularly good time to start). 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.
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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Pacifica Quartet: U-M Music School Guest Recital.
This Bloomington (IN)-based string quartet, known for its virtuosity, exuberant performance style, and daring repertory choices, perform a program TBA. 8 p.m., U-M Walgreen Drama Center Stamps Auditorium, 1226 Murfin, North Campus. Free. 615–3204.
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