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Events in March 2023
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March 7, 2023
"The Thorn": Fathom Events.
Mar. 6 & 7: (Rob Stennett & Andrew Harmon, 2023). Filmed version of a long-running stage production that tells the story of Jesus with Cirque du Soleil-style aerial acrobatics and dance. 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.
Mah-jongg: Pittsfield Township Senior Center.
Online Meditation Drop-In: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History.
Preschool Storytimes: AADL.
Noon Lecture Series: U-M Center for Chinese Studies.
Mar. 7, 21, & 28. Talks by visiting scholars. Sandwiches, cookies, & coffee served. Mar. 7: Columbia University urban planning professor Weiping Wu on “China Urbanizing: Impacts and Transitions.” Mar. 21: University of California history professor Michael Nylan discusses a 3rd-century BCE collection of Chinese philosophical writings in “Xunzi and Aristotle on Freedom.” Mar. 28: Indiana University East Asian languages and cultures professor Ethan Michelson on “Decoupling: Gender Injustice in China’s Divorce Courts.” Noon–1 p.m., 110 Weiser Hall, 500 Church. For livestream, preregister at ii.umich.edu/lrccs. Free. 764–6308.
Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor City Club.
Every Thurs., Fri., & Tues. All invited to play ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge (Fri. & Tues.) or a 499er game for players with no more than 499 ACBL master points (Thurs.). 1–4 p.m. or so (arrive by 12:45 p.m.), City Club, 1830 Washtenaw Ave. $6 per person. If you plan to come without a partner, email kahanae@yahoo.net or ronmeade@comcast.net beforehand.
Euchre: Pittsfield Township Senior Center.
“Bedlam”: State Theatre.
Mar. 7: (Kenneth Paul Rosenberg, 2020). Full-length documentary about the barriers to mental health care, the criminalization of mentally ill people, and how homelessness is connected to both. Followed by a panel discussion of Washtenaw County and U-M mental health experts. FREE. 6 p.m. Film screenings every Tues. & Thurs.–Sun. Tickets $10.50 (children under 12, students, seniors age 65 & older, & U.S. veterans, $8:50; MTF members, $8; matinee $7.50) in advance online (recommended) & at the door. For updated schedule, see MichTheater.org.
“Inside Michigan Hockey”: WTKA (1050 AM)/WXYT (1270 AM).
Tentative, airs if U-M is still alive in the Big Ten tournament. Sportscasters Al Randall and Fred Pletsch host a live radio broadcast from inside the Pretzel Bell with U-M men’s ice hockey coach Brandon Naurato. 6 p.m., Pretzel Bell, 226 S. Main. Seating limited. Free admission, but must order food & drinks to sit. bit.ly/insideMIhockey.
“The Things We Love: How Our Passions Connect Us and Make Us Who We Are”: Literati Bookstore/Ann Arbor District Library.
Ann Arbor Group Runs: Fleet Feet.
BattleTech: Classic: Sylvan Factory.
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.
“Food Literacy for All”: U-M Sustainable Food Systems Initiative.
Every Tues. (except Feb. 28), Jan. 10–Apr. 4. Mostly virtual lecture series (Mar. 14 is in person). Mar. 7: Baltimore-area farmer Aleya Fraser on “Food Sovereignty and Chocolate.” Mar. 14: Ten U-M faculty from various disciplines give 5-minute talks related to food and/or agriculture in “Fast Food for Thought.” In-person location TBA. Mar. 21: Climate Justice Alliance co-executive director Ozawa Bineshi Albert on “Community Food Systems for Climate Justice.” Mar. 28: University of California-Santa Barbara environmental studies professor Liz Carlisle and American bison producer Latrice Tatsey on “Healing Grounds: Climate, Justice, and the Deep Roots of Regenerative Farming.” 6:30–8 p.m., for Zoom URL, preregister at sites.lsa.umich.edu/sustainablefoodsystems/foodliteracyforall. Free.
“Writer to Writer”: Literati Bookstore/U-M Sweetland Writing Center.
“70th Annual Bands in Review”: Ann Arbor Public Schools.
Mar. 7, 18, & 21 (different programs). More than 800 public school students perform in these 3 lively concerts. The Community High School Jazz Combo performs intermezzi during each concert. Today: Performances by the A2STEAM School concert band, Forsythe Middle School band, and the Skyline High School varsity, concert, and symphony bands. Mar. 18: Performances by the Ann Arbor Open at Mack, Tappan, and Slauson middle school bands, and the Pioneer High School varsity, concert, and symphony bands. Mar. 21: Performances by the Clague and Scarlett middle school bands, the Huron High School varsity, concert, and symphony bands. 7 p.m., Skyline High School Auditorium (Mar. 7), 2552 N. Maple Rd.); Pioneer High School Schreiber Auditorium (Mar. 18), 601 W. Stadium; Huron High School Meyers Auditorium (Mar. 21), 2727 Fuller Rd. Tickets $5 (families of 4, $10) in advance from band members & at the door. 996–3210.
“Capture the Flag”: All Hands Active.
“Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce 1080 Bruxelles”: Michigan Theater.
Mar. 4 & 7: (Chantal Akerman, 1975). Slice-of-life drama about a widowed Belgian housewife distinguished by its restrained pace, long takes, and static shots. In a 2022 critics’ poll published by Sight & Sound, it was named the greatest film of all time, the first film directed by a woman to top the list. 7 p.m. 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.
Ann Arbor Camera Club.
Mar. 7 & 21 (different programs). Club members show their digital slides (Mar. 7) and prints (Mar. 21) on various topics, including this month’s assignment, “What Is It?.” Also, on Mar. 7, club member Larry Hoxey uses his images of Arizona slot canyons to discuss managing extreme lighting conditions, and on Mar. 21, members apply post-processing edits to each other’s images to discuss editing techniques. 7–9 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 1501 W. Liberty, rear entrance, 2nd fl. Mask and proof of Covid-19 vaccination and booster required. Free. annarborcameraclub.org.
English Country Dance: Ann Arbor Community of Traditional Music and Dance.
Every Tues. Historical and traditional English dancing to live music. All dances taught; no partner or experience needed. Bring flat, clean-soled, nonslip shoes (running shoes okay) and your own water bottle. First-timers are asked to arrive at 6:45 p.m. 7–9:30 p.m., Concourse Hall, 4531 Concourse Dr. Mask required. Suggested donation: $8 (students, $4; kids age 13 & under with caregiver, free). aactmad.org/english-country, 665–7704.
Huron Valley Harmonizers Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society.
LGBTQ Night: Karaoke: North Star Lounge
Come enjoy some Karaoke at the Northstar with KJ Leslie G & DJ MystaMark!
North Star Lounge, 301 N. Fifth Ave. ,Ann Arbor. $10. nstarlounge.com
