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March 8, 2023

“Casablanca”: Fathom Events.
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“Casablanca”: Fathom Events.
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Mar. 5 & 8: (Michael Curtiz, 1942). Classic drama starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman as a pair of star-crossed lovers during WWII. 1 p.m. (Sun.) & 7 p.m. (Sun., Emagine only & Wed.). 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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Coffee & Conversation: Pittsfield Township Community Center.
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Coffee & Conversation: Pittsfield Township Community Center.
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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.
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Wednesday Workshops: Ann Arbor Senior Center.
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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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Mind Matters Brain Games: Ann Arbor Senior Center.
10:00 am - 11:00 am Observer EditorObserver Editor, FreeFree, OnlineOnline
Mind Matters Brain Games: Ann Arbor Senior Center.
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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.
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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. 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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“Preschool ArtStart”: AADL.
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“Preschool ArtStart”: AADL.
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Mar. 6, 8, & 9 (10:30–11 a.m., different branch locations): AADL staff lead children ages 25, accompanied by an adult, in fun, process-based arts and crafts. Traverwood (Mon.), Pittsfield (Wed.), & Malletts Creek (Thurs.). 

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“Tiny Tails Story Time”: HSHV.
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“Tiny Tails Story Time”: HSHV.
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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.
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Preschool Storytimes: AADL.
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Every Mon.–Fri.: Half-hour program of stories and songs for kids ages 25 (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.
11:00 am - 3:00 pm Observer EditorObserver Editor, FreeFree
“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History.
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Every Tues.–Sun. & Mar. 2731. 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.
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Observer EditorObserver Editor, FreeFree
Chime Concert: Kerrytown Market & Shops.
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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.
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.

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

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U-M Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies Noon Lecture Series.
12:00 pm - 1:20 pm Observer EditorObserver Editor, FreeFree
U-M Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies Noon Lecture Series.
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Mar. 8 & 29. Talks by visiting scholars. Mar. 8: Miami University Russian and post-Soviet studies professor Neringa Klumbytė on “Ideologies of Sovereignty after Russia's Invasion of Ukraine: The Baltic Case.” Mar. 29: University of Minnesota cultural studies and comparative literature professor Alice Lovejoy on “Media for the ‘Modern Child’: Studying Children and Cinema during the Cold War.” Noon–1:20 p.m., 555 Weiser Hall, 500 Church. For livestream preregister at ii.umich.edu/crees. Free. 7640351.

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Weekly Meeting: Rotary Club of Ann Arbor.
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Observer EditorObserver Editor, FreeFree
Weekly Meeting: Rotary Club of Ann Arbor.
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Every Wed. Speaker: Alonzo Lewis, CEO Trinity Health. All invited. Buffet lunch available ($11). Noon1:30 p.m., U-M Union Anderson Rm. Free. jtsepp@gmail.com.

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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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Bingo: Pittsfield Township Senior Center.
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Bingo: Pittsfield Township Senior Center.
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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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Chess: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Observer EditorObserver Editor, FreeFree
Chess: 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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Chess (Wed. Mar. 1, 8, & 15; 1–4 p.m.) in person, all levels welcome, call if interested.

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“Human Error”: Purple Rose Theatre Company.
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“Human Error”: Purple Rose Theatre Company.
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Every Wed.–Sun., Feb. 3–Mar. 18. Lynch Travis directs the Michigan premiere of Ohio-based playwright Eric Pfeffinger’s political comedy about a liberal couple trying to start a family whose fertilized embryo is accidentally implanted in the uterus of a small-government-supporting NRA cardholder. Cast: Henrí Franklin, Alex Leydenfrost, Kristin Shields, Kevin Theis, and Meghan VanArsdalen. 3 p.m. (Wed., Thurs., & Sat.), 8 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat., except Feb. 9), & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Purple Rose Theatre, 137 Park St., Chelsea. Tickets $21–$52 in advance at PurpleRoseTheatre.org and by phone, and (if available) at the door. Discounts available for students, seniors, teachers, military personnel, and groups. 433–7673.

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“How Ignition and Target Gain > 1 Was Achieved in Inertial Fusion”: U-M Michigan Institute for Plasma Science and Engineering.
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“How Ignition and Target Gain > 1 Was Achieved in Inertial Fusion”: U-M Michigan Institute for Plasma Science and Engineering.
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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory inertial confinement fusion program chief scientist Omar Hurricane discusses his team’s 2022 breakthrough experiment that demonstrated the theoretical possibility of fusion power. 3:30–4:30 p.m., 3213 Lurie Engineering Center, 1221 Beal, North Campus. For livestream see bit.ly/mipsetalks. Free. 6470197.

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River Givers Open House: Huron River Watershed Council.
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Observer EditorObserver Editor, FreeFree
River Givers Open House: Huron River Watershed Council.
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All invited to tour HRWC’s new headquarters, meet staff members, and learn about the watershed. Light refreshments. 4–7 p.m., 117 North First Street, ste. 100. Free. HRWC.org/RiverGivers.

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U-M Baseball vs. Oakland.
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U-M Baseball vs. Oakland.
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Home opener. This month’s home schedule also includes single games vs. Akron (Mar. 21, 4 p.m.) & CMU (Mar. 28, 4 p.m.), as well as 3-game series vs. Bradley (Mar. 17, 4 p.m.; Mar. 18, 2 p.m.; Mar. 19, 1 p.m.) and Penn State (Mar. 24, 4 p.m.; Mar. 25, 2 p.m.; Mar. 26, 1 p.m.). 4 p.m. Ray Fisher Stadium, 1114 S. State. Tickets (price TBA) at mGOblue.com/tickets & at the gate. 764–0247.

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Magic: The Gathering: Sylvan Factory.
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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. 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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“15th Annual Power of the Purse”: United Way of Washtenaw County.
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“15th Annual Power of the Purse”: United Way of Washtenaw County.
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Food & drinks, awards. Purse auction and raffle to benefit the United Way. 5:30 p.m., WCC Morris Lawrence Bldg., 4800 E. Huron River Dr. Tickets $75 in advance at one.bidpal.net.

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Guided Walks: Matthaei Botanical Gardens.
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Observer EditorObserver Editor, FreeFree
Guided Walks: Matthaei Botanical Gardens.
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Mar. 1, 8, & 15. Walks organized around different themes, including “Nature Story” (Mar. 1), “Biome Deep Dive” (Mar. 8), & “Magic in the Moment” (Mar. 15). People of all ages (children must be accompanied by an adult) invited to explore the conservatory (or the grounds if weather permits) with a guide. Arrival 15 minutes before start time recommended. 5:30–6:30 p.m., Lobby, Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free; metered parking. bit.ly/matthaeiwalks, 647–7600.

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Kids Gaming Meetup: Sylvan Factory.
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Kids Gaming Meetup: Sylvan Factory.
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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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“Degenerate Dinnerware: Shape and Decoration”: Ann Arbor District Library/International Museum of Dinnerware Design.
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“Degenerate Dinnerware: Shape and Decoration”: Ann Arbor District Library/International Museum of Dinnerware Design.
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Art and architecture historian Rolf Achilles discusses (via Zoom) German mass-produced airbrushed ceramics, textiles, and wallpapers created between 1928–1938 which were classified as degenerate and made illegal by the Nazi regime. 6:30–7:30 p.m., for URL see aadl.org. Free. 327–4200. 

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“Habitat Rehabilitation & Community Engagement Through Goatscaping”: Wild Ones.
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“Habitat Rehabilitation & Community Engagement Through Goatscaping”: Wild Ones.
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Volunteer steward Jim Vallen discusses the use of goats as part of a 2020 ecological restoration project at Thurston Nature Center. 6:45–8 p.m., U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens Auditorium, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free; metered parking. annarbor.wildones.org, a2wildones@gmail.com.

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“An Evening of Poetry and Written Word”: Crazy Wisdom Poetry Circle.
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Observer EditorObserver Editor, FreeFree
“An Evening of Poetry and Written Word”: Crazy Wisdom Poetry Circle.
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All invited to read and discuss (via Zoom) their poetry or short fiction. 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. 668–7523. 

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“Prevention Starts with All”: Washtenaw Families Against Narcotics.
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Observer EditorObserver Editor, FreeFree
“Prevention Starts with All”: Washtenaw Families Against Narcotics.
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Former NBA basketball player Chris Herren discusses how drug addiction unraveled his playing career, his road to recovery, as well as the larger issues of gateway drugs, prescription drug use, vaping, and the responsibility of drug prevention. Followed by a “community talk” led by a panel of U-M professors and health specialists. 7–9 p.m., Michigan Theater. Free; advance registration required at michtheater.org/events.

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Ann Arbor Bridge Club.
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Ann Arbor Bridge Club.
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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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Channeled Spiritual Talk and Discussion: Deep Spring Center.
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Observer EditorObserver Editor, FreeFree
Channeled Spiritual Talk and Discussion: Deep Spring Center.
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All invited to share their spiritual and metaphysical questions via Zoom. The evening is led by Aaron, a “being of light” channeled by Barbara Brodsky, who offers a talk on a variety of spiritual practices. Q&A. 7–9 p.m., for Zoom link see deepspring.org/programs. Free, donations accepted.

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Hot Club Wednesday: Djangophonique
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Hot Club Wednesday: Djangophonique: North Star Lounge
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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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North Star Lounge, 301 N. Fifth Ave. ,Ann Arbor. nstarlounge.com $10. nstarlounge.com

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Kerrytown Crafters.
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Kerrytown Crafters.
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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.
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Meditation & Discussion: Ann Arbor Karma Thegsum Chöling.
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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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Oscars Preview: State Theatre/Ann Arbor District Library.
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Oscars Preview: State Theatre/Ann Arbor District Library.
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Michigan Theater director Russ Collins and 107.1-FM host Martin Bandyke discuss who should and who will win Oscars at the upcoming 95th Academy Awards. Features movie clips, audience participation, and giveaways. 7–8:30 p.m., State Theatre. Free. 327–4200.

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“Comedy Jamm”: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase.
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“Comedy Jamm”: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase.
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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 Beer: A Heady History”: Pittsfield Union Grange.
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“Michigan Beer: A Heady History”: Pittsfield Union Grange.
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Patti Smith discusses her 2022 book. Preceded at 6:30 p.m. by a potluck; bring a dish to pass. 7:15 p.m., Pittsfield Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. Free. (307) 274–0773.

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“Wednesday Night Swing”: Ann Arbor Swing Dance Association.
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“Wednesday Night Swing”: Ann Arbor Swing Dance Association.
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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. 810 p.m., Michigan League 2nd fl., Vandenberg rm. Mask, full vaccination, and boosters required. $5 (SAA members, free). Swingannarbor.com.

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