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Ann Arbor Group Runs: Fleet Feet
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Every Sun., Tues., & Wed. Runners of all abilities invited to join a run of 3–5 miles along varying routes from different locations. Rain or shine. Dozer Coffee (8 a.m. Sun. & 7 a.m. Tues.), 112 Jackson Plz. and Fleet Feet (7 p.m. Wed.), 123 E. Liberty. Free. (734) 929–9022 (Sun. & Tues.) & (734) 769–5016 (Wed.). fleetfeetsemichigan.com.
“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
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Every Tues.–Sun. All age 6 & up invited into the museum’s labs to use scientific tools and museum specimens to answer questions and solve problems. The newest program examines how Michigan animals get along with each other—or don’t. 11 a.m.–3 p.m., 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478, ummnh.org.
Commuter Challenge 2026: GetDowntown Ann Arbor
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May 8, 14, & 19. Various events to encourage commuters to choose sustainable transportation (walking, biking, carpooling, and public transit) over travel by single occupancy car. On “Bike to Wherever Day” (May 8, 7–10 a.m.), pop-up commuter stations all over town offer free food, drinks, games, and more to bikers. At the “Carpool Connect Mixer” (May 14, 5–7 p.m., Venue, 1919 South Industrial), all are invited to meet potential carpool partners and enjoy appetizers. At the “Get to Know Transit Lunch” (May 19, 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Neutral Zone, 310 E. Washington), all are invited to have lunch and learn about transit options. Various times & locations. Free, preregistration requested at getdowntown.org/events.
Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor City Club
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Every Fri., Tues., & Thurs. All invited to play ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge (Fri. & Tues.) and a 499er game (Thurs.) for players with no more than 499 ACBL master points. 1–4 p.m. (arrive by 12:45 p.m.), 1830 Washtenaw Ave. $9 per person. If you plan to come without a partner, email [email protected].
Letterpress Open Lab: Ann Arbor District Library
“Women’s Wildflower Walk”: Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation Environmental Education
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Adults age 18 & up invited to take a 1-mile hike to learn about and look for wildflowers. 5:30–6:30 p.m., Scarlett-Mitchell Nature Area, Scarlett Middle School parking lot, 3300 Lorraine. Free, preregistration required at tinyurl.com/a2parksrec. [email protected].
“Risk and Safety from a New Perspective”: American Business Women’s Association
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Talk by Carrie Pasquarello, CEO of Global Secure Resources Inc. and author of Study Abroad Safely, on identifying and responding to everyday safety risks. Appetizers and light refreshments. 5:45–7:30 p.m., Kellogg Eye Center, rm. 5050, 1000 Wall. $10, preregistration required at abwa-maia.org/events. Livestream available. [email protected].
2nd Annual Social Justice Symposium: City of Ann Arbor's Independent Community Police Oversight Commission
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The Ann Arbor Independent Community Police Oversight Commission cordially invites you to the 2nd Annual Memorial Social Justice Symposium featuring guest speaker, City of Ann Arbor Police Chief Andre Anderson. Chief Anderson will be presenting on his experience following the Ferguson, Missouri protests in 2014 and 2015 after the death of Michael Brown and their influence on modern policing and community relations. The symposium will examine the history of protest and its impact on the Ann Arbor community. Please RSVP online: https://forms.office.com/g/bzdw2P0d6W
New Hope Baptist Church - 215 Chapin St ,Ann Arbor. Free. [email protected] https://www.a2gov.org/city-clerk/boards-and-commissions/independent-community-police-oversight-commission/ 734.794.6291 x42901.“Art as Power: Aesthetics and Expression During the Holocaust”: Ann Arbor District Library
Magic: The Gathering: Sylvan Factory
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Every Tues., Wed., Fri., & Sat. All invited to play both casual and tournament forms of the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering (MTG).
Tues. (6:30 p.m.): “Pauper.” A fun and fast format for all skill levels, three rounds. $5.
Wed. & Sat. (5 p.m.): “Commander.” A drop-in session of the most popular form of the game. Free.
Wed. (6:30 p.m.): “Standard.” Three rounds, with competitive tournament rules, prizes of store credit. $10.
Fri. (6:30 p.m.): “Friday Night Draft.” Cost and format vary.
Various times, 2459 W. Stadium. (734) 929–5877, sylvanfactory.com.
“That They May Be One”: Fathom Entertainment
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(734) 973–8424 (Cinemark), (734) 316–5500 (Emagine). Tickets $12.50 (except as noted) in advance at fathomentertainment.com/events and at the door. Cinemark (4100 Carpenter, Ypsi) & Emagine (1335 E. Michigan Ave., Saline).
May 19 & 20: “That They May Be One” (Dan Johnson, 2026). Religious documentary exploring how the Holy Spirit has been quietly working across generations to answer Jesus’s prayer that all Christians be unified. 7 p.m.
Ann Arbor Camera Club
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May 5 & 19. Club members share their projected digital slides (May 5) and prints (May 19) on various topics, including this month’s assignment, “Travel.” Also, club member Alon Yaffe gives a presentation titled “A.I.: The Photography Assistant You Didn’t Know You Needed” (May 5), and members display prints entered into AACC’s annual print competition. (May 19). Guests asked to arrive 15 minutes early. 7–9 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 1501 W. Liberty. Free. [email protected], annarborcameraclub.org.
Huron Valley Harmonizers Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society
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Every Tues. Singers of all ages and genders invited to join rehearsals of this award-winning a cappella chorus. 7–8:45 p.m., First Unitarian Universalist Church, 4001 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. Free to visitors; call ahead or check website (dues for those who join). (734) 796–7467, [email protected], hvharmonizers.org.
Tuesday English Country Dance: 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 and prompted; no complicated steps, and no partner or experience needed. Bring clean, flat, nonslip shoes and your own water bottle. First-timers asked to arrive at 6:45 p.m. 7–9:30 p.m., Concourse Hall, 4531 Concourse. Suggested donation $8–$12 (students, $4; kids age 13 & under with caregiver, free). (734) 665–7704, aactmad.org/english-country.
The Moth StorySlam: U-M Michigan Public
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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 “Opposites Attract.” Stories are judged by 3 audience members. 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.), Blind Pig, 208 S. First St. Tickets $20 general admission in advance only at themoth.org beginning 3 weeks before the event. [email protected].