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April 3, 2023

“Free College Week”: WCC
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Apr. 3–7. Presentations, via Zoom, by WCC instructors on automobile technology, broadcasting, entrepreneurship, computer technology, cooking, performing arts, financial planning, sustainability, and other topics. Various times, online at wccnet.edu/events/free-college-week.php. Free. fcw@wccnet.edu.

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Easter Bunny: Briarwood Mall.
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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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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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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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Weekly Rehearsal: Women’s Chamber Chorus
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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 (see listing). 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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“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 ArtStart”: AADL
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Apr. 3, 5, & 6. AADL staff lead children ages 25, accompanied by an adult, in fun, process-based arts and crafts. 10:30–11 a.m., different branch locations. Traverwood (Mon.) & Malletts Creek (Wed. & Thurs.). Free.

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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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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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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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Ann Arbor Senior Center
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Ann Arbor Senior Center (1320 Baldwin Ave., a2gov.org, 794–6250). Free (except as noted) weekly activities. Events are either in person or via Zoom. Check meeting status before coming.

Recorder Playing Group (Mon. 12:30–1:30 p.m.), Preregistration requested by emailing hnordenbrock@a2gov.org.

Duplicate Non-Sanctioned Bridge (Mon. 12:30–3:30 p.m.), $3; members, $2.

Mind Matters Brain Games (Wed. 10–11 a.m.) via Zoom at bit.ly/a2braingame, passcode: 739714, $2 (members, free).

Wednesday Workshops (Wed. 9:30 a.m.). Preregistration requested by emailing hnordenbrock@a2gov.org. This month: “Music Therapy” (Apr. 5),

“Senior Support: Care Management by Natalie” (Apr. 12),

“Senior Care Planning” (Apr. 19), and

“The Right Care at the Right Time” (Apr. 26).

A2SC Trivia Live (Apr. 5 & 19, 1–2 p.m.). Via Zoom at bit.ly/a2seniortrivia, passcode: 194912, bpatton@a2gov.org, 794–6250.

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Ann Arbor Senior Center
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Ann Arbor Senior Center (1320 Baldwin Ave., a2gov.org, 794–6250). Free (except as noted) weekly activities. Events are either in person or via Zoom. Check meeting status before coming.

Recorder Playing Group (Mon. 12:30–1:30 p.m.), Preregistration requested by emailing hnordenbrock@a2gov.org.

Duplicate Non-Sanctioned Bridge (Mon. 12:30–3:30 p.m.), $3; members, $2.

Mind Matters Brain Games (Wed. 10–11 a.m.) via Zoom at bit.ly/a2braingame, passcode: 739714, $2 (members, free).

Wednesday Workshops (Wed. 9:30 a.m.). Preregistration requested by emailing hnordenbrock@a2gov.org. This month: “Music Therapy” (Apr. 5),

“Senior Support: Care Management by Natalie” (Apr. 12),

“Senior Care Planning” (Apr. 19), and

“The Right Care at the Right Time” (Apr. 26).

A2SC Trivia Live (Apr. 5 & 19, 1–2 p.m.). Via Zoom at bit.ly/a2seniortrivia, passcode: 194912, bpatton@a2gov.org, 794–6250.

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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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"Social Impact of Mass Trauma: Processing Tragic Events in Japan and Korea”: U-M Nam Center for Korean Studies.
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Panel discussion with Yonhap News Agency (Korea) reporter KyeongRak Min and Financial Times (Tokyo) correspondent Antoni Slodkowski on the mental health repercussions of the recent Halloween stampede in Seoul, which resulted in 159 deaths, and the assassination in Japan last summer of Japan's longest serving prime minister, Shinzo Abe. 2–3 p.m., 2435 North Quad, 105 State. Free. 764–2252.

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Ann Arbor Area Scrabble Club
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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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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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Button Lab: Ann Arbor District Library
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All invited to have fun turning their drawings or images from old magazines into buttons using AADL button makers. 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown Secret Lab. Free. 327–4200.

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Group Ride: Ann Arbor Velo Club
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Every Mon. Moderate-paced 20-mile ride to Dexter and back, often with a rest stop along the way. Riders must wear a helmet and bring water and supplies to fix a flat tire. 6 p.m., Forsythe Middle School, 1655 Newport. Free. annarborveloclub.org.

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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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“Monstrilio”: Literati Bookstore At Home with Literati
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Mexican writer Gerardo Sámano Córdova, a U-M alum, joins short-fiction writer Kelly Link to discuss (via Zoom) his debut novel, a powerfully written horror story about a grieving mother who cuts out a piece of her deceased 11-year-old son's lung and nurtures it until it grows into a carnivorous monster. 7 p.m., for URL see literatibookstore.com/event/2023-04. Free. 585–5567.

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“Understanding Grief”: GrieveWell
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GrieveWell program director Christy Miller leads a livestream discussion on grief, its effects on physical and emotional health, and how to move towards healing. 7–8:30 p.m., for URL preregister at GrieveWell.com/calendar. Free. 975–0238.

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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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Michigan Theater
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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. 

Apr. 2: “Hidden Figures” (Theodore Melfi, 2016). Well-received biographical drama about African American women mathematicians who worked at NASA during the space race. Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monáe. 1:30 p.m. 

Apr. 3: “Singin’ in the Rain” (Stanley Donen and Gene Kelly, 1952). This celebrated musical is a lighthearted, dance-filled comedy about silent movie stars struggling to make the transition to talkies. Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds. 7:30 p.m.

Apr. 10: “In the Mood for Love” (Wong Kar-wai, 2000). Romantic drama set in crowded 1962 Hong Kong, where 2 neighbors realize their spouses are having an affair. A meditation on the nature of longing, the film is considered to be Wong’s masterpiece. Tony Leung, Maggie Cheung. Cantonese, subtitles. 7:30 p.m. 

Apr. 12: “National Theatre Live: The Crucible.” Broadcast of a taped 2022 National Theatre (London) performance of the masterful 1953 Arthur Miller historical drama that channels the dread, horror, and mania of the Salem witch trials. With a new staging by director Lyndsey Turner that, according to Time Out, is “full of good ideas” but not entirely coherent. 7:30 p.m. $22 (University Musical Society members, $18). 

Apr. 16: “The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival” (2023). Short films about wilderness adventures feature adrenaline-fueled footage from high peaks and swift rapids. 7 p.m.  

Apr. 17: “Beau Travail” (Claire Denis, 1999). Loosely based on Herman Melville’s unfinished novella Billy Budd, this acclaimed drama’s protagonists are soldiers in the French Foreign Legion working in Djibouti. French, subtitles. 7:30 p.m. 

Apr. 21: “Black Panther” (Ryan Coogler, 2018). Wildly popular superhero film about prince T’Challa’s return to the African kingdom of Wakanda to assume the throne upon his father’s death, and the many obstacles he encounters. Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong’o, Angela Bassett. 7:30 p.m. 

Apr. 24: “Tokyo Story” (Yasujirō Ozu, 1953). Subtle minimalist drama about an aging couple who travel to Tokyo to visit their grown children. Considered to be Ozu’s masterpiece, the film addresses themes of family dissolution and Westernization. Japanese, subtitles. 7:30 p.m.

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Opera on Tap
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Local singers perform arias and art songs. Tonight’s theme, “We Solemnly Swear We’re Up to No Good,” highlights underhanded, backstabbing, and outright evil opera characters. 7:30 p.m. (seating begins at 6 p.m.), Ypsi Alehouse, 124 Pearl St., Ypsilanti. Free; donations accepted. Buy your own food & drink. Reservations required at bit.ly/operaontapreservations. 678–2782.

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Tartan & Thistle Scottish Country Dancers
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Every Mon. Jigs, reels, and strathspeys. Usually with live music by Susie Lorand, Josh Burdick, & friends. All dances taught; beginners welcome. 7:30–9:30 p.m., Genesis, 2309 Packard. Email tartanandthistlescd@gmail.com to confirm location. Mask and vaccination required. $5. bit.ly/tartan-thistle-A2, 274–0773.

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Comic Kyle Forsyth: The Blind Pig
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Performance by this Michigan comic whose sets blend irreverent opinions with personal stories. Age 21 & up only. 8–9:30 p.m., Blind Pig, 208 S. First St. Free. 996–8555.

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