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May 20, 2024

“Community Keys”: Ann Arbor Summer Festival
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Every day, May 1–June 21. Three pianos painted by U-M students are available at different locations throughout Ann Arbor for anyone to play an impromptu concert. On May 1, world-renowned local boogie-woogie & blues pianist Mark “Mr. B” Braun plays a concert at each of the 3 locations. Also, scheduled concerts by local pianists TBA every Wednesday and Saturday (see a2sf.org). The project culminates with a grand finale piano trio performance on June 21 at Top of the Park. Scheduled concerts begin at noon, Ann Arbor Farmers Market; 2:30 p.m., Michigan Theater; 5 p.m., U-M Shapiro Undergrad Library, 919 South University. Free. (734) 994–5999. 

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Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival
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May 5–26. Annual festival of documentary and feature films on Jewish themes. Includes both in-person screenings at the State Theatre (except as noted) and different films made available each week to stream anytime. $12 per film; virtual festival pass, $50–$150. Various times & locations. jccannarbor.org/film-festival. (734) 9710990.

Online May 20 (8 p.m.) through May 26 (10 p.m.): “Home” (Benny Fredman, 2023). Drama about an Orthodox Jewish man who tries to open a computer store in an ultra-Orthodox neighborhood. Hebrew, subtitles. Also, several films screened earlier in the festival (see above): Children of Nobody, Vishniac, and Death of Zygelbojm.

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“Celebrating 20 Years of Impact”: U-M Life Sciences Institute 2024 Saltiel Life Sciences Symposium
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“Celebrating 20 Years of Impact”: U-M Life Sciences Institute 2024 Saltiel Life Sciences Symposium
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May 20 & 21. A series of talks by prominent scientists from around the world. Topics detailed online at tinyurl.com/um-lsi-2024. 9 a.m.–5 p.m., U-M Biomedical Science Research Bldg. Kahn Auditorium, 109 Zina Pitcher. Free. (734) 763–1200.

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“Healthy Living”: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
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2401 Plymouth Rd. Talks for seniors. Free (except as noted). Preregistration required for some events. For Zoom links see calendar at bit.ly/a2-turner-cal-may2024. (734) 998–9353, michmed.org/tswp, tswp.info@umich.edu.

May 13 & 14 (noon–4 p.m.): “AARP Safety Driver Class.” Bring driver’s license and AARP card, $20 ($25 for non-AARP members) preregister by calling.

May 16 (10–11:30 a.m.): “Yoga for Right Now.” With yoga teacher Dorothyann Coyne.

May 20 (10–11 a.m.): “Kitchen Clinic Natural Health: The Mighty Brassica” Cooking demo with naturopathic doctor Nia-Avelina Aguirre, $10, preregister by calling (734) 883–7513.

May 29 (10–11:30 a.m.): “Senior Nutrition and Inflammation.” With Turner Geriatric fellow Jean Narzoo.

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Playgroups for Babies: AADL
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Every Mon.–Wed. & Fri. (different times): Playgroups for Babies: AADL. Fifteen minutes of stories, rhymes, and songs led by AADL staffers, followed by a short open playtime. For kids up to 24 months (with caregiver). No older siblings. Malletts Creek (Mon. 10:30 a.m., except May 27), Traverwood (Tues. 11 a.m.), Westgate (Wed. 10:30 a.m.), and Downtown (Fri. 10:30 a.m.). Free.

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Preschool Storytimes: AADL
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Every Mon.–Fri. (different times): Preschool Storytimes: AADL. Half-hour program of stories and songs for kids ages 2–5 (with caregiver). Pittsfield (Mon. 10:30 a.m., except May 27 & Thurs. 11 a.m.), Downtown (Tues. 11 a.m.), Malletts Creek (Tues. 11 a.m. & Wed. 10:30 a.m.), Traverwood (Thurs. 11 a.m.), and Westgate (Fri. 1 p.m.). Free.

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Tai Chi: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
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U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program, 2401 Plymouth Rd. Weekly activities. Free (except as noted). Preregistration required for some events. For Zoom links see calendar at bit.ly/a2-turner-cal-may2024. (734) 998–9353, michmed.org/tswp, tswp.info@umich.edu.

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

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"Walking Off the Pounds": U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Observer Editor, FreeFree, OnlineOnline
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U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program, 2401 Plymouth Rd. Weekly activities. Free (except as noted). Preregistration required for some events. For Zoom links see calendar at bit.ly/a2-turner-cal-may2024. (734) 998–9353, michmed.org/tswp, tswp.info@umich.edu.

Walking Off the Pounds (Mon., Wed., & Fri. 12:30–1 p.m. via Zoom).

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Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center
12:30 pm - 3:30 pm Observer Editor
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Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave., bit.ly/a2-senior-cnt, (734) 794–6250. Weekly activities. Preregistration required for some events by emailing bpatton@a2gov.org or calling.

Bridge (Mon. 12:30–3:30 p.m.), duplicate nonsanctioned. $3; members, $2. Preregistration required.

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Euchre: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
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U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program, 2401 Plymouth Rd. Weekly activities. Free (except as noted). Preregistration required for some events. For Zoom links see calendar at bit.ly/a2-turner-cal-may2024. (734) 998–9353, michmed.org/tswp, tswp.info@umich.edu.

Euchre (Mon. 1–3 p.m.).

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"Movement Medicine": U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Observer Editor, FreeFree
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U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program, 2401 Plymouth Rd. Weekly activities. Free (except as noted). Preregistration required for some events. For Zoom links see calendar at bit.ly/a2-turner-cal-may2024. (734) 998–9353, michmed.org/tswp, tswp.info@umich.edu.

Movement Medicine (Mon. 3-4 p.m.).

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“Button Lab”: Ann Arbor District Library
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Observer Editor, FreeFree
“Button Lab”: Ann Arbor District Library
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A chance for adults & kids age 12 & up to make fun buttons using AADL 1.25-inch or 2.25-inch button makers. Participants may bring or draw their own pictures, or use images from AADL’s collection of old magazines. 6–7 p.m., AADL Downtown Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.

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Drop-In Knitting: Spun
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Observer Editor, FreeFree
Drop-In Knitting: Spun
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Every Sun.–Thurs. (different times). All invited to work on their knitting, crochet, weaving, and embroidery projects. 6–8 p.m. (Mon.–Thurs.) & 1–3 p.m. (Sun.), Spun, 401 N. Fourth Ave. Free. (734) 780–7867.

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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. (nonmembers must come 10 min. early to sign a club waiver), Barton Nature Area. 1010 W. Huron River Dr. Free. annarborveloclub.org.

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Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company (AARC)
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Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company (AARC)
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Every Mon., Tues., Thurs., & Sat. (different AARC locations). Runners of all abilities invited to join a 5K mapped route (Mon. & Thurs.), an interval-based training run (Tues.), or an advanced or beginner group run (Sat.). 6 p.m. (Thurs.), AARC Colonnade, 901 W. Eisenhower; 7 a.m. (Sat.) & 6 p.m. (Tues.), AARC Downtown, 209 S. Ashley; & 6 p.m. (Mon.), Corner Brewery, 720 Norris, Ypsilanti. Free. annarborrunningcompany.com.

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Kids Gaming Meetup: Sylvan Factory
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Observer Editor
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Every Mon. (6–8 p.m.): Kids Gaming Meetup: Sylvan Factory. Kids ages 8–12 invited to play popular tabletop role-playing games. Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium Blvd. $5. Preregistration required at sylvanfactory.com. (734) 929–5877.

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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 (MTG). Mon. (6:30 p.m.): Power Cards. $10. Tues. (6:30): 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. Wed. (6:30 p.m.): MTG Standard. Play with competitive tournament rules. $10. Fri. (6:30 p.m.): Magic rotating draft. Cost varies. Sat. (6 p.m.): Commander Pods. For casual groups of 4 players. Free. Various times, Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium. Various costs. info@sylvanfactory.com.

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“Castle in the Sky”: Fathom Events
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(734) 973–8424 (Ann Arbor 20), (734) 3165500 (Emagine). Tickets $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. 

May 20 & 22: “Castle in the Sky” (Hayao Miyazaki, 1986). Dubbed (Mon.) and subtitled (Wed.) screenings of this classic Studio Ghibli anime film about 2 children racing to find a flying castle. 7 p.m.

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“Multiplied”: Fathom Events
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(734) 973–8424 (Ann Arbor 20), (734) 3165500 (Emagine). Tickets $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. 

May 20 & 21: “Multiplied” (Chris Worthington, 2024). Religious documentary in which the director travels to Africa and South America to witness massive evangelical Christian gatherings. 7 p.m.

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Monthly Meeting: Embroiderers’ Guild of America
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Stitchers of all abilities and interests are invited to work on their own stitching projects and socialize. 7 p.m., West Side Methodist Church, 900 S. Seventh. (enter from the back parking lot). Free to visitors ($52 annual dues). (734) 330–5724.

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“Worldwide Semi-Postal Stamps”: Ann Arbor Stamp Club
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Talk by club member Lyle Mather. Also, a small auction of U.S. and foreign stamps. Visitors welcome. 7:30 p.m., Salvation Army, 100 Arbana (park & enter at the rear of the building), annarborstampclub.org. Free. arbor@provide.net, (734) 761–5859.

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Tartan and Thistle Scottish Country Dancers
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Observer Editor
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Every Mon. (except May 27). Learn to dance jigs, reels, and strathspeys. All dances taught. Usually with live music by Susie Lorand, Josh Burdick, and friends. 7:30–9:30 p.m., Genesis of Ann Arbor, 2309 Packard. $5. (734) 274–0773.

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“An Evening of Improv”: Ann Arbor Civic Theatre Civic Improv
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Observer Editor
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May 20 & 27. Skits and games featuring this season’s house troupe, Whatever We Become. Preceded (6–7:30 p.m.) by a free “Improv Jam” where all are invited to try their hand at improv (sign-up on arrival), or just watch. No experience necessary. 8–9:30 p.m. Civic Theatre, 322 W. Ann. $15 at the door only. civicimprov.org.

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“Improv Class Show”: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Observer Editor
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May 20 & 21. Students show off the skills and rapport they’ve gained over 7 weeks of class. 8–9 p.m., Hear.say Brewing + Theater, 2350 W. Liberty. $5 in advance at heardotsay.com and (if available) at the door. hello@heardotsay.com.

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Blain Hill: The Blind Pig
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The host of the Blain and Diego Show podcast, this Detroit stand-up comic delivers sharp, politically aware observational jokes with an appealingly deadpan delivery. Age 21 & up only. 8:30 p.m., the Blind Pig, 208 S. First. Free. blindpigmusic.com, (734) 996–8555.

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May 20, 2024

“Community Keys”: Ann Arbor Summer Festival
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“Community Keys”: Ann Arbor Summer Festival
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Every day, May 1–June 21. Three pianos painted by U-M students are available at different locations throughout Ann Arbor for anyone to play an impromptu concert. On May 1, world-renowned local boogie-woogie & blues pianist Mark “Mr. B” Braun plays a concert at each of the 3 locations. Also, scheduled concerts by local pianists TBA every Wednesday and Saturday (see a2sf.org). The project culminates with a grand finale piano trio performance on June 21 at Top of the Park. Scheduled concerts begin at noon, Ann Arbor Farmers Market; 2:30 p.m., Michigan Theater; 5 p.m., U-M Shapiro Undergrad Library, 919 South University. Free. (734) 994–5999. 

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Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival
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May 5–26. Annual festival of documentary and feature films on Jewish themes. Includes both in-person screenings at the State Theatre (except as noted) and different films made available each week to stream anytime. $12 per film; virtual festival pass, $50–$150. Various times & locations. jccannarbor.org/film-festival. (734) 9710990.

Online May 20 (8 p.m.) through May 26 (10 p.m.): “Home” (Benny Fredman, 2023). Drama about an Orthodox Jewish man who tries to open a computer store in an ultra-Orthodox neighborhood. Hebrew, subtitles. Also, several films screened earlier in the festival (see above): Children of Nobody, Vishniac, and Death of Zygelbojm.

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“Celebrating 20 Years of Impact”: U-M Life Sciences Institute 2024 Saltiel Life Sciences Symposium
9:00 am - 5:00 pm Observer Editor, FreeFree
“Celebrating 20 Years of Impact”: U-M Life Sciences Institute 2024 Saltiel Life Sciences Symposium
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May 20 & 21. A series of talks by prominent scientists from around the world. Topics detailed online at tinyurl.com/um-lsi-2024. 9 a.m.–5 p.m., U-M Biomedical Science Research Bldg. Kahn Auditorium, 109 Zina Pitcher. Free. (734) 763–1200.

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“Healthy Living”: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
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“Healthy Living”: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
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2401 Plymouth Rd. Talks for seniors. Free (except as noted). Preregistration required for some events. For Zoom links see calendar at bit.ly/a2-turner-cal-may2024. (734) 998–9353, michmed.org/tswp, tswp.info@umich.edu.

May 13 & 14 (noon–4 p.m.): “AARP Safety Driver Class.” Bring driver’s license and AARP card, $20 ($25 for non-AARP members) preregister by calling.

May 16 (10–11:30 a.m.): “Yoga for Right Now.” With yoga teacher Dorothyann Coyne.

May 20 (10–11 a.m.): “Kitchen Clinic Natural Health: The Mighty Brassica” Cooking demo with naturopathic doctor Nia-Avelina Aguirre, $10, preregister by calling (734) 883–7513.

May 29 (10–11:30 a.m.): “Senior Nutrition and Inflammation.” With Turner Geriatric fellow Jean Narzoo.

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Playgroups for Babies: AADL
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Every Mon.–Wed. & Fri. (different times): Playgroups for Babies: AADL. Fifteen minutes of stories, rhymes, and songs led by AADL staffers, followed by a short open playtime. For kids up to 24 months (with caregiver). No older siblings. Malletts Creek (Mon. 10:30 a.m., except May 27), Traverwood (Tues. 11 a.m.), Westgate (Wed. 10:30 a.m.), and Downtown (Fri. 10:30 a.m.). Free.

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Preschool Storytimes: AADL
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Every Mon.–Fri. (different times): Preschool Storytimes: AADL. Half-hour program of stories and songs for kids ages 2–5 (with caregiver). Pittsfield (Mon. 10:30 a.m., except May 27 & Thurs. 11 a.m.), Downtown (Tues. 11 a.m.), Malletts Creek (Tues. 11 a.m. & Wed. 10:30 a.m.), Traverwood (Thurs. 11 a.m.), and Westgate (Fri. 1 p.m.). Free.

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Tai Chi: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Observer Editor, FreeFree, OnlineOnline
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U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program, 2401 Plymouth Rd. Weekly activities. Free (except as noted). Preregistration required for some events. For Zoom links see calendar at bit.ly/a2-turner-cal-may2024. (734) 998–9353, michmed.org/tswp, tswp.info@umich.edu.

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

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"Walking Off the Pounds": U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Observer Editor, FreeFree, OnlineOnline
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U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program, 2401 Plymouth Rd. Weekly activities. Free (except as noted). Preregistration required for some events. For Zoom links see calendar at bit.ly/a2-turner-cal-may2024. (734) 998–9353, michmed.org/tswp, tswp.info@umich.edu.

Walking Off the Pounds (Mon., Wed., & Fri. 12:30–1 p.m. via Zoom).

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Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center
12:30 pm - 3:30 pm Observer Editor
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Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave., bit.ly/a2-senior-cnt, (734) 794–6250. Weekly activities. Preregistration required for some events by emailing bpatton@a2gov.org or calling.

Bridge (Mon. 12:30–3:30 p.m.), duplicate nonsanctioned. $3; members, $2. Preregistration required.

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Euchre: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
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U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program, 2401 Plymouth Rd. Weekly activities. Free (except as noted). Preregistration required for some events. For Zoom links see calendar at bit.ly/a2-turner-cal-may2024. (734) 998–9353, michmed.org/tswp, tswp.info@umich.edu.

Euchre (Mon. 1–3 p.m.).

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"Movement Medicine": U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Observer Editor, FreeFree
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U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program, 2401 Plymouth Rd. Weekly activities. Free (except as noted). Preregistration required for some events. For Zoom links see calendar at bit.ly/a2-turner-cal-may2024. (734) 998–9353, michmed.org/tswp, tswp.info@umich.edu.

Movement Medicine (Mon. 3-4 p.m.).

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“Button Lab”: Ann Arbor District Library
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“Button Lab”: Ann Arbor District Library
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A chance for adults & kids age 12 & up to make fun buttons using AADL 1.25-inch or 2.25-inch button makers. Participants may bring or draw their own pictures, or use images from AADL’s collection of old magazines. 6–7 p.m., AADL Downtown Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.

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Drop-In Knitting: Spun
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Drop-In Knitting: Spun
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Every Sun.–Thurs. (different times). All invited to work on their knitting, crochet, weaving, and embroidery projects. 6–8 p.m. (Mon.–Thurs.) & 1–3 p.m. (Sun.), Spun, 401 N. Fourth Ave. Free. (734) 780–7867.

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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. (nonmembers must come 10 min. early to sign a club waiver), Barton Nature Area. 1010 W. Huron River Dr. Free. annarborveloclub.org.

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Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company (AARC)
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Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company (AARC)
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Every Mon., Tues., Thurs., & Sat. (different AARC locations). Runners of all abilities invited to join a 5K mapped route (Mon. & Thurs.), an interval-based training run (Tues.), or an advanced or beginner group run (Sat.). 6 p.m. (Thurs.), AARC Colonnade, 901 W. Eisenhower; 7 a.m. (Sat.) & 6 p.m. (Tues.), AARC Downtown, 209 S. Ashley; & 6 p.m. (Mon.), Corner Brewery, 720 Norris, Ypsilanti. Free. annarborrunningcompany.com.

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Kids Gaming Meetup: Sylvan Factory
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Every Mon. (6–8 p.m.): Kids Gaming Meetup: Sylvan Factory. Kids ages 8–12 invited to play popular tabletop role-playing games. Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium Blvd. $5. Preregistration required at sylvanfactory.com. (734) 929–5877.

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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 (MTG). Mon. (6:30 p.m.): Power Cards. $10. Tues. (6:30): 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. Wed. (6:30 p.m.): MTG Standard. Play with competitive tournament rules. $10. Fri. (6:30 p.m.): Magic rotating draft. Cost varies. Sat. (6 p.m.): Commander Pods. For casual groups of 4 players. Free. Various times, Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium. Various costs. info@sylvanfactory.com.

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“Castle in the Sky”: Fathom Events
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(734) 973–8424 (Ann Arbor 20), (734) 3165500 (Emagine). Tickets $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. 

May 20 & 22: “Castle in the Sky” (Hayao Miyazaki, 1986). Dubbed (Mon.) and subtitled (Wed.) screenings of this classic Studio Ghibli anime film about 2 children racing to find a flying castle. 7 p.m.

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“Multiplied”: Fathom Events
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“Multiplied”: Fathom Events
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(734) 973–8424 (Ann Arbor 20), (734) 3165500 (Emagine). Tickets $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. 

May 20 & 21: “Multiplied” (Chris Worthington, 2024). Religious documentary in which the director travels to Africa and South America to witness massive evangelical Christian gatherings. 7 p.m.

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Monthly Meeting: Embroiderers’ Guild of America
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Monthly Meeting: Embroiderers’ Guild of America
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Stitchers of all abilities and interests are invited to work on their own stitching projects and socialize. 7 p.m., West Side Methodist Church, 900 S. Seventh. (enter from the back parking lot). Free to visitors ($52 annual dues). (734) 330–5724.

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“Worldwide Semi-Postal Stamps”: Ann Arbor Stamp Club
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“Worldwide Semi-Postal Stamps”: Ann Arbor Stamp Club
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Talk by club member Lyle Mather. Also, a small auction of U.S. and foreign stamps. Visitors welcome. 7:30 p.m., Salvation Army, 100 Arbana (park & enter at the rear of the building), annarborstampclub.org. Free. arbor@provide.net, (734) 761–5859.

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Tartan and Thistle Scottish Country Dancers
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Observer Editor
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Every Mon. (except May 27). Learn to dance jigs, reels, and strathspeys. All dances taught. Usually with live music by Susie Lorand, Josh Burdick, and friends. 7:30–9:30 p.m., Genesis of Ann Arbor, 2309 Packard. $5. (734) 274–0773.

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“An Evening of Improv”: Ann Arbor Civic Theatre Civic Improv
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“An Evening of Improv”: Ann Arbor Civic Theatre Civic Improv
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May 20 & 27. Skits and games featuring this season’s house troupe, Whatever We Become. Preceded (6–7:30 p.m.) by a free “Improv Jam” where all are invited to try their hand at improv (sign-up on arrival), or just watch. No experience necessary. 8–9:30 p.m. Civic Theatre, 322 W. Ann. $15 at the door only. civicimprov.org.

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“Improv Class Show”: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Observer Editor
“Improv Class Show”: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
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May 20 & 21. Students show off the skills and rapport they’ve gained over 7 weeks of class. 8–9 p.m., Hear.say Brewing + Theater, 2350 W. Liberty. $5 in advance at heardotsay.com and (if available) at the door. hello@heardotsay.com.

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Blain Hill: The Blind Pig
8:30 pm Observer Editor, FreeFree
Blain Hill: The Blind Pig
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The host of the Blain and Diego Show podcast, this Detroit stand-up comic delivers sharp, politically aware observational jokes with an appealingly deadpan delivery. Age 21 & up only. 8:30 p.m., the Blind Pig, 208 S. First. Free. blindpigmusic.com, (734) 996–8555.

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