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April 18, 2023

Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company
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Every Sat., Mon., Tues., & Thurs. (different AARC locations). Runners of all abilities invited to join an advanced or beginner group run (Sat.), a 5k mapped route (Mon. & Thurs.), or an interval-based training run (Tues.).  7 a.m. (Sat.) & 6 p.m. (Mon., Tues., & Thurs.), AARC Downtown (Sat. & Tues.), 209 S. Ashley; AARC Traver Village (Mon.), 2621 Plymouth Rd.; AARC Colonnade (Thurs.), 901 W. Eisenhower. Free. Annarborrunningcompany.com. 

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Yoga for Resilience Class
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Yoga for Resilience Class
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Join us in April for this weekly, 90 minute, yoga posture, breath, and meditation practice designed to support you in cultivating greater resilience. Drawing on recent research about the brain, participants will experience powerful practices that enhance nervous system regulation, calm anxiety, or energize a low mood. Suitable for all levels, classes are gentle and include yoga poses modified to suit individual needs. 9-10:30 a.m., Insight Meditation Ann Arbor, 180 Little Lake Dr., Suite #1. $20 for a single class or $75 for all 4 classes (Apr. 4, 11, 18, 25). Advance registration required. Contact Julie@jawh@comcast.net to register. juliewoodwardmsw.com.

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“Earth Week: Green Infrastructure Nature Walk”: Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission
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“Earth Week: Green Infrastructure Nature Walk”: Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission
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All invited to join Washtenaw County Water Resources water quality specialist Catie Wytychak on a walk to learn about rain gardens, stormwater basins, native plantings, and other landscaping changes you can make to help our rivers and streams. 10–11 a.m., County Farm Park, Platt Rd. pavilion, 2230 Platt Rd. Free, preregistration required at bit.ly/earthweek2023-wcprc (activity #831009), 971–6337.

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“Make It Make Sense: Science Communication in Times of Crisis”: U-M Life Sciences Institute SciComm Speaker Series
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“Make It Make Sense: Science Communication in Times of Crisis”: U-M Life Sciences Institute SciComm Speaker Series
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Pulitzer prize-winning science writer Ed Yong and environmental science reporter Liz Neely discuss the importance of disseminating scientific findings beyond the walls of the academy and effectively communicating the impact of publicly funded research. 10–11 a.m., Rackham Amphitheatre. For livestream see bit.ly/aprillsiscicomm. Free. 763–1200.

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Pittsfield Township Senior Center
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 (701 W. Ellsworth, bit.ly/pittsfield-seniors. 8222120). Free (except as noted) in person activities. Weekly events. Check meeting status before coming. Rise and Shine Exercise (Mon. & Fri. 910 a.m.). Exercise with Karen (Mon. 10:30–11:30 a.m.). Open Cards and Games (Mon. 13 p.m.). Mah-jongg (Tues. 1011:45 a.m.). Euchre (Tues. 13:30 p.m.). Painting (Fri. 12:30-3:30 p.m.), open studio; no instruction; bring your own supplies. Bingo (Wed. 13 p.m.). $1 per card. Crafting (Fri. 1011:30 a.m.). Bridge (Fri. 12:30–3:30 p.m.). Trivia (Fri. 12 p.m.). Seminars. Apr. 13 (2–3 p.m.): “Understanding and Responding to Dementia Behaviors,” a talk by an Alzheimer’s Association representative TBA. Apr. 12 (noon–12:45 p.m.): “Outpatient Physical Therapy,” talk by physical therapy director Priya Arunmon from Redies Outpatient Therapy Services in Saline.

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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. Tai Chi (Mon., Wed., & Fri. noon–12:30 p.m.) via Zoom. Euchre (Mon. 1–3 p.m.) in person. Bridge (Tues. & Fri. 1–4 p.m.) in person. Chess (Wed. 1–4 p.m.) in person, all levels welcome, call if interested. Mah-jongg (Thurs. 10 a.m.–noon) in person. Online Meditation Drop-In (Tues. 10–11:30 a.m.) via Zoom. Wise Guys: Conversations for Men (Thurs. 1–3 p.m.) via Zoom. Una Tertulia for native Spanish speakers (1st & 3rd Thurs. 3–5 p.m.) in person.

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“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
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“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
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Every Tues.–Sun. 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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“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. 10:30–11:30 a.m.). Free.

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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. & Apr. 11, 7 p.m.), Traverwood & Pittsfield (Thurs. 11 a.m.), Westgate (Fri. 1 p.m.)Free.

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“The Groundbreaking Genius of Leonardo da Vinci”: U-M Margaret Waterman Alumnae Town Hall Celebrity Lecture Series
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“The Groundbreaking Genius of Leonardo da Vinci”: U-M Margaret Waterman Alumnae Town Hall Celebrity Lecture Series
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Talk by Bergen Community College (Paramus, NJ) art history professor Denise Budd about documentary evidence that de-mythologizes and humanizes da Vinci’s exceptional genius. Includes lunch. 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., WCC Morris Lawrence Bldg., 4800 E. Huron River Dr. $50 (members, free). Reservations required at watermanalumnae.org, 730–4650 (for membership) or 665–5893 (for individual tickets). cliff.sheldon@gmail.com.

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“Courageous Conversations”: Interfaith Round Table
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Community conversation on turning difficult conversations about race and faith into productive engagement toward change. Facilitated by Angela Hospice ministry director Diane Smith. 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m., 1900 Manchester Rd. Preregister at bit.ly/day-forum-conversation, but walk-ins welcome. Free.

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Noon Lecture Series: U-M Center for Chinese Studies
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Noon Lecture Series: U-M Center for Chinese Studies
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Apr. 4, 11, & 18. Talks by U-M and visiting scholars. Sandwiches, cookies, & coffee served. Apr. 4: U-M Chinese studies professor Gavin Healy discusses China’s strict management of foreign tourist photography in “Michelangelo Antonioni, Tourist Snapshots, and the Politics of the ‘Backward Scene’ in 1970s China.” Apr. 11: University of Toronto Chinese history professor Li Chen on “Papereality, Judicial Archives, and the Politics of Justice in Late Imperial China.” Apr. 18: Princeton University East Asian studies professor Paize Keulemans compares a 16th-century Chinese novel with a popular Japanese video-game series in “Early Modern Forms of Chinese Literary Play: Database, Interface, and Iconography in Shuihuzhuan/Suikoden.” Noon–1 p.m., 110 Weiser Hall, 500 Church. For livestream, preregister at ii.umich.edu/lrccs. Free. 764–6308.

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Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor City Club
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Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor City Club
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Every Tues., Thurs., & Fri. All invited to play ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge (Tues. & Fri.) 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.

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Pittsfield Township Senior Center
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 (701 W. Ellsworth, bit.ly/pittsfield-seniors. 8222120). Free (except as noted) in person activities. Weekly events. Check meeting status before coming. Rise and Shine Exercise (Mon. & Fri. 910 a.m.). Exercise with Karen (Mon. 10:30–11:30 a.m.). Open Cards and Games (Mon. 13 p.m.). Mah-jongg (Tues. 1011:45 a.m.). Euchre (Tues. 13:30 p.m.). Painting (Fri. 12:30-3:30 p.m.), open studio; no instruction; bring your own supplies. Bingo (Wed. 13 p.m.). $1 per card. Crafting (Fri. 1011:30 a.m.). Bridge (Fri. 12:30–3:30 p.m.). Trivia (Fri. 12 p.m.). Seminars. Apr. 13 (2–3 p.m.): “Understanding and Responding to Dementia Behaviors,” a talk by an Alzheimer’s Association representative TBA. Apr. 12 (noon–12:45 p.m.): “Outpatient Physical Therapy,” talk by physical therapy director Priya Arunmon from Redies Outpatient Therapy Services in Saline.

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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. Tai Chi (Mon., Wed., & Fri. noon–12:30 p.m.) via Zoom. Euchre (Mon. 1–3 p.m.) in person. Bridge (Tues. & Fri. 1–4 p.m.) in person. Chess (Wed. 1–4 p.m.) in person, all levels welcome, call if interested. Mah-jongg (Thurs. 10 a.m.–noon) in person. Online Meditation Drop-In (Tues. 10–11:30 a.m.) via Zoom. Wise Guys: Conversations for Men (Thurs. 1–3 p.m.) via Zoom. Una Tertulia for native Spanish speakers (1st & 3rd Thurs. 3–5 p.m.) in person.

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“Taste of the Caribbean”: Ann Arbor City Club
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City Club chef Nathan Ennis shows participants how to make Caribbean food. 4:30 p.m., Ann Arbor City Club, 1830 Washtenaw. $58 (members, $40). Preregistration required by noon Apr. 14 by emailing stacy@annarborcityclub.org or calling 662–3279.

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“Maker City Community Build Session”: Ann Arbor District Library
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“Maker City Community Build Session”: Ann Arbor District Library
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Apr. 18 & 25. All invited to make an addition to the AADL scale-model city in the form of a bridge, tower, windmill, airport, park, or other feature. The finished model city is shown at the Ann Arbor Creativity & Making expo on May 6. Materials provided. 6-7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown Secret Lab., 343 S. Fifth Ave. Free. 327–4200.

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Ann Arbor Group Runs: Fleet Feet
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Every Sat. & Tues. Runners of all abilities invited to join a run of 3–5 miles along varying route. Rain or shine. 8 a.m. (Sat.), & 6 p.m. (Tues.), Fleet Feet, 5700 Jackson Rd., 929–9022. Free.

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BattleTech: Classic: Sylvan Factory
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Every Tues. All invited to play this fast-paced tabletop miniatures war game. No experience needed; materials provided. 6–9 p.m., Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium Blvd. Free. info@sylvanfactory.com, 929–5877. sylvanfactory.com/event-schedule.

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U-M Softball
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 Apr. 7–9, versus Illinois. This month’s schedule also includes 3-game series vs. Northwestern (Apr. 2123) & Indiana (Apr. 2830) with game times at 6 p.m. (Fri.), 2 p.m. (Sat.), & noon (Northwestern) and 2 p.m. (Indiana) (Sun.), as well as a single game vs. MSU (Apr. 18, 6 p.m.). 5 p.m. (Fri.), 2 p.m. (Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Alumni Field, 1114 S. State. Tickets (price TBA) at mGOblue.com/tickets & at the gate. 764–0247.

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“Emotional Labor: The Invisible Work Shaping Our Lives and How to Claim Our Power”: Ann Arbor District Library/Literati Bookstore
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“Emotional Labor: The Invisible Work Shaping Our Lives and How to Claim Our Power”: Ann Arbor District Library/Literati Bookstore
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Detroit-based journalist Rose Hackman discusses her new book, a deeply researched foray into the invisible, uncompensated work women perform every day and the many ways women and girls are forced to edit the expressions of their emotions to accommodate and elevate the emotions of others. 6:30–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown. Free. 3274200.

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“Food Literacy for All”: U-M Sustainable Food Systems Initiative
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“Food Literacy for All”: U-M Sustainable Food Systems Initiative
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Every Tues., Jan. 10–Apr. 18. Mostly virtual lecture series (Apr. 4 is in person). Apr. 4: Detroit chefs Kiki Louya & Ederique Goudia on “Equity Matters: The Rise, Fall & Future of Detroit’s Restaurant Industry.” In-person location TBA. Apr. 11: Writer Dianne Glave on her book, “Rooted in the Earth: Reclaiming the African American Heritage.” Apr. 18: U-M Afroamerican & African studies professor Jessica Kenyatta Walker, U-M School for Environment & Sustainability lecturer shakara tyler, and U-M Sustainable Food Systems project manager Lilly Fink Shapiro give a “Class Synthesis.” 6:30–8 p.m., for Zoom URL, preregister at sites.lsa.umich.edu/sustainablefoodsystems/foodliteracyforall. Free.

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“Meet the Maker: Dinner and Wine with SolSummit”: Zingerman’s Greyline
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“Meet the Maker: Dinner and Wine with SolSummit”: Zingerman’s Greyline
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All age 21 & over invited to a 3-course dinner, with wine pairings hosted by SolSummit owner, Emily Dabish Yahkind, to learn about this Ann Arbor-based company that makes premium canned wines. 6:30–8 p.m., Greyline, 100 N. Ashley. Tickets $65 in advance only at zingermansdeli.com/events. 230–2300.

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Ann Arbor Group Runs: PR Run Club
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Every Sat. & Tues. Runners of all abilities invited to join a tempo (specifically paced) run of 57 miles (Tues.) or a 6-mile or more supported run (Sat.) with directional signs and water stops. Rain or shine. 8 a.m. (Sat.) & 6:30 p.m. (Tues.), PR Run Club, 326 W. Liberty, 7695016. First two runs free; $3/run or $120 (students, $100) yearly membership thereafter. Prrunclub.com.

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“Capture the Flag”: All Hands Active
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Every Tues. All invited to try to solve a computer security problem (or series of problems). Led by AHA members. Beginners welcome. 7 p.m., for URL preregister at meetup.com/AllHandsActive/events. Free; donations welcome. info@AllHandsActive.org.

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“Sufi Chanting, Movement, & Meditations”: Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth
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Every Tues. Talk (via Zoom) by Imam Kamau Ayubbi. All ages welcome. 7 p.m., for URL see interfaithspirit.org/events/featured-event. $5–$10 suggested donation. 327–0270.

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"Brazil: A New Cycle of Hope": Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice
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Universidade Estadual de Londrina (Brazil) social history professor Zeus Moreno Romero discusses (via Zoom) the indigenous rights, the environment, and democracy challenges facing the incoming administration of President Lula da Silva. 7–9 p.m., via Zoom. Free. Preregistration required at bit.ly/icpj-romero2023. Info@ICPJ.org, 663–1870.

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Ann Arbor Camera Club
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Ann Arbor Camera Club
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Apr. 4 & 18 (different programs). Club members show their digital slides (Apr. 4) and prints (Apr. 18) on various topics, including this month’s assignment, “Artificial Water Features.” Also, on Apr. 4, club member Rich Miller shares images from a recent trip to the Atacama Desert in Chile and the Altiplano plateau in Bolivia, and on Apr. 18 members review images submitted for this year’s photo contest. 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.  

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English Country Dancing: Ann Arbor Community of Traditional Music and Dance
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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.

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Fathom Events
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Fathom Events. 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), various times.

Apr. 1 & 5: “Falstaff” Live (Sat.) & prerecorded (Wed.) broadcast of the Metropolitan Opera’s production of Verdi’s comic masterpiece, a brilliantly balanced blend of bawdy humor and lyric beauty. Adapted from Shakespeare’s Merry Wives of Windsor, with a few additions from Henry IV, the story finds Shakespeare’s larger-than-life rogue wooing 2 married women for money while his own daughters steal kisses behind his back. The music, one of Verdi’s most bewitching scores, is sung in Italian, with English supertitles. 12:30 p.m. (Sat.) & 1 p.m. (Wed., Ann Arbor 20 only). 

Apr. 2-4 & 6: “The Journey: A Music Special from Andrea Bocelli” (Gaetano Morbioli & Paolo Sodi, 2023). Spiritual documentary that follows world-renowned tenor Bocelli and his wife Veronica as they travel through beautiful Italian terrain on horseback to complete parts of the Via Francigena—a historical pilgrimage in which Christians journey to Rome to worship at grand cathedrals and visit revered burial sites of saints and apostles. 4 & 7 p.m. 

Apr. 12 & 13: “Beautiful Disaster” (Roger Kumble, 2023). College romance about a clean-cut freshman girl who loses a bet and has to live with a bad-boy brawler for a month. 7 p.m. 

Apr. 15 & 19: “Der Rosenkavalier” Live (Sat.) & prerecorded (Wed.) broadcast of the Metropolitan Opera’s production of Richard Straus’s 1911 comic opera, a send-up of courtly love about an aging princess whose young lover falls for the daughter of a rich aristocrat. Noon. (Wed., Ann Arbor 20 only). 

Apr. 16 & 20: “The Big Lebowski” (Joel & Ethan Coen, 1998). 25th anniversary screening of this beloved comedy starring Jeff Bridges as an L.A. slacker who’s mistaken for a namesake who then commissions him to ransom the latter’s kidnapped trophy wife. 4 p.m. (Sun.) & 7 p.m. (Thurs.).

Apr. 18: “Mirando al Cielo” (Antonio Peláez, 2023). Historical drama about a 14-year-old boy who takes up arms against the Mexican government in the 1920’s Cristero Rebellion. Captured, he is taken to a village where his own godfather is the magistrate who must decide his punishment. Spanish, subtitles. 7 p.m. 

Apr. 22 & 24: “Carol Burnett: A Celebration” (Mike Trinklein, 2023). This tribute to the prolific TV comedian, one of the 1st women to host a prime time variety show, features clips, memories, and interviews with Carl Reiner, Tim Conway, Vicki Lawrence, Betty White, Cloris Leachman, Tina Fey, Phyllis Diller, Barbara Eden, Jim Nabors, and more. 2 p.m. (Sat.) and 4 & 7 p.m. (Mon.). 

Apr. 23 & 27: “Spirited Away: Live on Stage” Screening of Tony-winning director John Caird’s 2022 stage adaptation of Hayao Miyazaki’s dazzling Oscar-winning animated fantasy about a young girl who discovers a secret world of strange spirits and sorcery. Features dazzling sets, captivating musical numbers, and wondrous puppets of beloved characters. Japanese, subtitles. 4 p.m. (Sun.) & 7 p.m. (Thurs.).

Apr. 29 & May 3: “Champion” Live (Sat.) & prerecorded (Wed.) broadcast of the Metropolitan Opera’s production of acclaimed contemporary composer Terence Blanchard’s 2021 opera about a young boxer who rises from obscurity to become a world champion, and his older self, still haunted by the ghosts of his past. 1 p.m. (Wed., Ann Arbor 20 only).

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French-Canadian Music Session: Ann Arbor Community of Traditional Music and Dance
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French-Canadian Music Session: Ann Arbor Community of Traditional Music and Dance
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All musicians invited to join a performance of dance music from French Canada, including the Québécois, Acadian, and Métis traditions. All levels welcome. No knowledge of French required. 7–9 p.m., Pittsfield Twp. Bldg. Morris Hall, 6201 W. Michigan Ave. Mask required. Free. aactmad.org/french-canadian-session, info@aactmad.org.

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Huron Valley Harmonizers Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society
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Huron Valley Harmonizers Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society
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Every Tues. All male and female singers invited to join weekly rehearsals. 7–8:45 p.m., Interfaith Center, 704 Airport Blvd. Masks encouraged, vaccination required to join. Free to visitors (annual dues for those who join). bit.ly/hvharmonizers. info@HVharmonizers.org, 796–7467.

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LGBTQ Night
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LGBTQ Trivia!

North Star Lounge 301 North 5th Avenue ,Ann Arbor. Free. northstarlounge@gmail.com

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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. 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. (7–10 p.m.): MTG Pauper, a fun and fast format for all skill levels, $5. Wed. (5–9 p.m.): Casual Commander, the most popular form of the game, free. Fri. (6:30–10 p.m.): Magic rotating draft, cost varies. Prizes paid in store credit. Also, a weekend of games, April 1416, celebrating the release of the newest MTG set March of the Machines (for schedule & to register see sylvanfactory.com). Various times, Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium.  Various costs. info@sylvanfactory.com, 929–5877.

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Polka Jam Session: American Legion Hall
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All accordion players and other musicians invited to play polkas and waltzes and other ethnic and old-time music. 7–9 p.m., American Legion Hall, 44 Wabash St. (south off Main), Milan. Free. 529–3903. 

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Voices in Harmony
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Voices in Harmony
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Every Tues. Female singers invited to join the weekly rehearsals of this local 40-member a cappella barbershop harmony chorus. 7–9:30 p.m., UAW Local 898, 8975 Textile Rd., Ypsilanti. Free to visitors ($28 monthly dues for those who join). info@voicesinharmonychorus.org, 765–3611.

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“Birds of Ann Arbor Parks”: Huron Valley Sierra Club
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“Birds of Ann Arbor Parks”: Huron Valley Sierra Club
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Talk by city ornithologist and Washtenaw Audubon Society president Juliet Berger. 7:30–9 p.m., U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro. Also via Zoom. Free; metered parking. Preregistration required (and Zoom link) at meetup.com/Sierra-Club-Huron-Valley. Free. 971–1157.

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Open Mic Comedy Night: The Club Above
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Open Mic Comedy Night: The Club Above
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Every Tues. Open mic stand-up comedy emceed by local comic Vivian Burgett. All age 18 & up welcome to sign up for 5-minute sets starting at 7 p.m.—or just listen. 7:30–10 p.m., The Club Above (3rd floor in the Heidelberg restaurant), 215 N. Main. Free. 996–8555

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The Moth StorySLAM: Michigan Radio
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Open mic storytelling competition sponsored by The Moth, the NYC-based nonprofit storytelling organization. Ten storytellers are selected at random from among those who sign up to tell a 3- to 5-minute story on the theme of “Rain.” Stories are judged by a 3-person team recruited from the audience. Monthly winners compete in a semiannual GrandSLAM. Seating limited; arrive early. 7:30–9 p.m. (doors open and sign-up begins at 6:30 p.m.), The Blind Pig, 208 S. First. Tickets $15 general admission in advance only at TheMoth.org beginning a week before event. patricia@themoth.org.

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