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Events in March 2023
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March 22, 2023
“Lohengrin”: Fathom Events.
Mar. 18 & 22: Live (Sat.) & prerecorded (Wed.) broadcast of the Metropolitan Opera’s production of Wagner’s soaring opera about a charismatic Arthurian knight sent by God to save a divided kingdom. Features the popular Bridal Chorus, known in English as “Here Comes the Bride.” Noon (Sun., Emagine only). 973–8424 (Ann Arbor 20), 316–5500 (Emagine). Tickets $11.50–$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), different times.
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61st Annual Ann Arbor Film Festival.
Mar. 21–26. The oldest and one of the most prestigious avant-garde film festivals in North America, showcasing new experimental and independent films in a wide range of genres. Also, “Off the Screen” round-table discussions, exhibits, and parties (see aaFilmFest.org for full schedule). Tickets: $150 (buy before Mar. 1, $125; members, students, & seniors, $100) for the entire festival; $85 (buy before Mar. 1, $75) for weekend passes, or $60 (buy before Mar. 1, $60) for an online-only pass in advance at aafilmfest.org. $12 (students, seniors, & members, $8) per screening at the door. All feature films eligible for online viewing are available Mar. 21–29. 995–5356. Michigan Theater (except as noted), various times.
Mar. 22: “Stories Buried and Unburied.” Festival juror Koyo Yamashita presents three films by East Asian women—all under 30 minutes: Flos Pavonis (Aya Momose, 2021) is a Japanese documentary about control over women’s bodies. Trinity (Mowen Wang, 2020) is a Chinese drama about the death of a mother. Mud Man (Chikako Yamashiro, 2017) is a fantastical Japanese drama about colonization. 1 p.m., State Theatre. “Burial.” Emilija Škarnulyté’s competition documentary explores our attempts to bury the immortal, from Etruscan ruins to the radioactive cores of ruined nuclear power plants. 5 p.m., State Theatre.
“Films in Competition 2.” Highlights include Filipa César’s Mangrove School and films about a lost balloon, the edge of Skid Row, and a magical life form. 5:30 p.m.
“Diòba.” Adriana Marcela Rojas Espitia’s competition drama follows a spiritually lost 63-year-old Indigenous woman trying to find her way back to her roots. 7 p.m., State Theatre.
“Expanded Cinema.” Four performances that employ live manipulation of the motion of film images to create a dynamic audience experience. 7:30 p.m.
“The root and the harvest.” Short films from Mexico and Chicago that “speak to each other” about identity and time, curated by Raul Benitez and Tzutzu Matzin. 9 p.m., State Theatre. Free.
“Films in Competition 3.” Highlights include cyanotype sunprints, gargoyles, and Black metamorphosis. 9:30 p.m.
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Easter Bunny: Briarwood Mall.
Mar. 17–Apr. 8 (times TBA): A chance to take photos (prices TBA) with the Easter Bunny. For up-to-date hours and to reserve an appointment see shopbriarwood.com. Free admission. 769–9610.
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Coffee & Conversation: Pittsfield Township Community Center.
Every Wed. & Fri., Jan. 9- Mar. 31. Free (except as noted) in person weekly activities. Check meeting status before coming. 8:30-10 a.m. (Wed.) & 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (Fri.), Pittsfield Township Senior Center, 701 W. Ellsworth Rd.. Free. recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov. 822–2120.
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Wednesday Workshops: Ann Arbor Senior Center.
This month: the 3-part workshop “Finding Senior Resources in Washtenaw County” (Mar. 1, 8, & 15), as well as “Intro to Hospice Services” (Mar. 22), and “Avoiding Tax Scams” (Mar. 29). 9:30 a.m., Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave. Free. Preregistration requested by emailing hnordenbrock@a2gov.org.
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“Senior Naturalist Corvids”: Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission.
All age 55 & up welcome to join naturalist Elle Bogle on a hike to search for and learn about birds in the crow family (aka corvids), known for their intelligence. 10–11:30 a.m., County Farm Park, Medford Pavilion, Medford Rd. entrance near Manchester Rd. Free. Preregistration required by emailing boglee@washtenaw.org.
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Mind Matters Brain Games: Ann Arbor Senior Center.
Via Zoom at bit.ly/a2braingame, passcode: 739714. 10-11 a.m., Ann Arbor Senior Center (1320 Baldwin Ave., 794–6250). Free.
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“Playgroups for Babies”: AADL.
Every Mon.–Wed.: For kids up to 24 months (with caregiver). No older siblings. Malletts Creek (Mon. 10:30–11:30 a.m.), Traverwood (Tues. 11 a.m.–noon), Westgate (Wed. 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.).
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“Tiny Tails Story Time”: HSHV.
Mar. 8 & 22 (10:30–11:30 a.m.): Stories, crafts, finger plays, and interaction with adoptable cats and dogs. For kids ages 2–5, accompanied by an adult. Tiny Lions. $7 per kid (babies under age 1, free). Preregistration required at tickettailor.com/events/hshv, humaneed@hshv.org, 661–3575.
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Preschool Storytimes: AADL.
Every Mon.–Fri.: Half-hour program of stories and songs for kids ages 2–5 (with caregiver). Pittsfield (Mon. 10:30 a.m.), Downtown & Malletts Creek (Tues. 11 a.m.), Malletts Creek (Wed. 10:30 a.m.), Traverwood & Pittsfield (Thurs. 11 a.m.), Westgate (Fri. 1 p.m. & Mar. 28, 7 p.m.).
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“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History.
Every Tues.–Sun. & Mar. 27–31. 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. Schedule subject to change. 11 a.m.–3 p.m., U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Free. 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.
Events are either in person at 2401 Plymouth Rd., or via Zoom. For Zoom links see calendar at bit.ly/UMTurnerCal. 998–9353.
Today:
Tai Chi (Mon., Wed., & Fri. noon-12:30 p.m.) via Zoom.
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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., U-M Union Anderson Rm. Free. jtsepp@gmail.com.
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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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Bingo: Pittsfield Township Senior Center.
Every Wed., Jan. 9- Mar. 31. Check meeting status before coming. 1-3 p.m., Pittsfield Township Senior Center, 701 W. Ellsworth Rd. $1 per card. recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov. 822–2120.
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“Duplo Days”: AADL.
Mar. 17 & 22 (different branch locations): Kids ages 2–5, accompanied by an adult, invited to play with Duplo blocks. Downtown (Fri. 11 a.m.–noon) & Westgate (Wed. 2–3 p.m.).
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“Survivors Saving Survivors”: U-M Copernicus Center for Polish Studies Annual Lecture.
Jewish Community Center of Kraków (Poland) CEO Jonathan Ornstein discusses how, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the JCC morphed into one of Kraków’s most important humanitarian aid centers, providing services to over 150,000 Ukrainian refugees. Followed by a talk by photographer Chuck Fishman, who traveled to Poland to document the Jewish community’s commitment to helping Ukrainian refugees. His work is on display beginning March 6 at the U-M International Institute Gallery (see Galleries). Ornstein and Fishman then join CCPS director Geneviève Zubrzycki for a panel discussion. 5–6:30 p.m., location TBA. For location and livestream URL see bit.ly/umpolishstudies. Free. 764–0351.
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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. Various costs. info@sylvanfactory.com, 929–5877.
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“Science Café”: U-M Museum of Natural History/Conor O’Neill’s Irish Pub.
Rescheduled from Jan. 25. U-M Chemistry professor Charles McCrory and Mechanical Engineering professor David Kwabi discuss current research in “Climate Solutions: Renewable Energy Storage and Carbon Capture.” 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. 764–0478.
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“The Surprising Legacy of John Shy”: U-M Clements Library John W. Shy Memorial Lecture.
University of Colorado history professor Fred Anderson discusses the academic contributions of this late U-M military history professor. 5:30 p.m., Rackham Amphitheatre. Preregistration required at myumi.ch/Pr1DD. Free. 649-3370.
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“The Surprising Legacy of John Shy”: U-M Clements Library John W. Shy Memorial Lecture.
University of Colorado history professor Fred Anderson discusses the academic contributions of this late U-M military history professor. 5:30 p.m., Rackham Amphitheatre. Preregistration required at myumi.ch/Pr1DD. Free. 649-3370.
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“Science Café”: U-M Museum of Natural History/Conor O’Neill’s Irish Pub.
Moved from Jan. 25. U-M faculty discuss current scientific research in Climate Solutions: Renewable Energy Storage and Carbon Capture. 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. 764–0478.
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Kids Gaming Meetup: Sylvan Factory.
Every Wed. (6–8 p.m.): Kids age 8 & up invited to drop in for casual games of Magic: The Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons, King of Tokyo, and more. Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium Blvd. $10. info@sylvanfactory.com, 929–5877.
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“Confidence”: Literati Bookstore.
Illinois-based novelist Rafael Frumkin joins Texas writer Micah Nemerever to discuss (via Crowdcast) his debut novel, a witty thriller about a pair of queer teenage con men who set out to scam a corporation that promises its consumers a lifetime of bliss. A co-production with A Room of One’s Own Bookstore in Madison. 6:30 p.m., for URL preregister at literatibookstore.com/event/2023-03. Free. 585–5567.
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“Corrado Parducci: A Field Guide to Detroit’s Architectural Sculptor”: Ann Arbor District Library.
Michigan photographer and architectural historian Dale A. Carlson discusses his new book on this celebrated early 20th-century artist and highlights a number of his works in the Ann Arbor area. Signing. 6:30–7:45 p.m., AADL Westgate, 2503 Jackson Rd.. Free. 327–4200.
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Ann Arbor Bonsai Society.
Shohin Studio (Fort Myers, FL) owner Mike Lane discusses, on a big screen via Zoom, the smallest form of bonsai, shohin—“small goods” in Japanese. 6:30 p.m., U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens Auditorium, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Also online; for URL, see annarborbonsaisociety.org. Free; metered parking.
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“An Evening of Poetry and Written Word”: Crazy Wisdom Poetry Circle.
Reading (via Zoom) by Linda Nemec Foster, the inaugural poet laureate of Grand Rapids and founder of the Aquinas College Contemporary Writers Series. Her spare poems delicately delineate the emotional power of concrete things. Her forthcoming collection is Bone Country. Followed by open mic. For guidelines, see cwcircle.poetry.blog/poetry-workshop-guidelines. 7–8:45 p.m. (sign-up for new participants begins at 6:45 p.m.), for URL email cwpoetrycircle@gmail.com. Free. 668–7523.
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Ann Arbor Bridge Club.
Every Wed. (except Mar. 29). All invited to play ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge. Bring a partner if you can, or call in advance or arrive 20 minutes early if you can’t. 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. 945–6021.
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Hot Club Wednesday: Djangophonique: North Star Lounge
Djangophonique is a virtuosic, instrumentally driven quartet led by guitar player Andrew Brown. With over a decade of national touring experience, Brown is no stranger to the stage and delivers every performance with personality and enigmatic charm. A true disciple of the style, Brown has spent countless hours immersing himself in the language of Django Reinhardt’s jazz manouche, and he’s joined on stage by bandmates that match his skill and passion for the material. The result is a sound that’s unmistakable to fans of the music, and alluring to the uninitiated—a sound that can bring the lively energy of a parisian dance hall to the quietest listening room or captivate a buzzing festival audience with a shimmering ballad. With respect for the tradition and a fearless creativity that bends the conventions of the style, Djangophonique is keeping the Hot Club revival alive and well.
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Kerrytown Crafters.
Every Wed. All crocheters, knitters, spinners, weavers, felters, sewers, and other crafters invited to work on their own projects with others. Questions welcome, help available. 7 p.m. or so, for URL join facebook.com/groups/KTCrafters. Free. 926–8863.
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Meditation & Discussion: Ann Arbor Karma Thegsum Chöling.
Every Wed. All invited for a dharma discussion. The program begins with a group meditation. 7–8 p.m., 614 Miner (enter through back door). Also livestream; for URL see annarborktc.org. Free. 678–7549.
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“Comedy Jamm”: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase.
Every Wed. (except Mar. 1 & 15). Performances by up to 12 aspiring 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. 996–9080.
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“Michigan’s Most Dangerous Women”: Salem Area Historical Society.
Michigan crime historian Tobin Buhk discusses the most notorious female inmates once housed in the now-closed Detroit House of Correction between Salem and Plymouth. 7:30 p.m., Salem Township Hall, 9600 Six Mile Rd., Salem Twp. $2 (members, free). (248) 437–6651.
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“Wednesday Night Swing”: Ann Arbor Swing Dance Association.
Every Wed. (except Mar. 1). Lindy hop, East Coast swing, Charleston, and Balboa dancing to music spun by DJs. No partner needed. Wear comfortable low-grip shoes. Preceded at 7 p.m. by a free beginner lesson. 8–10 p.m., Michigan League 2nd fl., Vandenberg rm. Mask, full vaccination, and boosters required. $5 (SAA members, free). Swingannarbor.com.
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The Michigan Youth Jazz Orchestra: U-M Music School.
A culminating concert of the September–March U-M program for high school students from around the state. 8 p.m., Rackham Auditorium. Free. 615–3204.
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University Philharmonia Chamber Orchestra: U-M Music School.
This music student ensemble performs a program TBA. 8 p.m., U-M Walgreen Center Stamps Auditorium, 1226 Murfin, North Campus. Free. 615–3204.
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