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Every Thurs.–Sun., June 4–28. U-M students and local actors perform an alfresco production of one of Shakespeare’s lesser-known comedies, a sophisticated, at times delightfully impish, and finally somewhat dark treatment of the battle of the sexes. The king of Navarre and 3 of his lords vow to deny themselves worldly pleasures, including women, and devote themselves to academic study. But when the princess of France and her 3 ladies arrive at the king’s court, these solemn oaths become vague memories, and each of the young lords begins secretly to woo one of the young ladies, indulging in revels, masques, and outrageous sonnets. The RC’s annual Shakespeare in the Arb production is a hugely popular local summer tradition. The action moves from spot to spot within the Arb, and the production takes special care to make the shifting environments an active force in the performance. Audience members should be prepared for the weather conditions and periods of sitting, standing, & walking and bring a lightweight chair or blanket to sit on. Note: the June 20 performance includes ASL interpretation. 6:30 p.m., meet at the Peony Garden entrance at 1610 Washington Heights. $25 (Matthaei-Arb members, $20; kids, $15) in advance only at mutotix.umich.edu & the Michigan Union Ticket Office and are held at will call at the Arboretum Visitor Center. (734) 763–8587.

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Every Wed., Fri., & Sat. All invited to play both casual and tournament forms of the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering.

Wed. & Sat. (5 p.m.): “Commander.” A drop-in session of the most popular form of the game. Free.

Wed. (6 p.m.): “Pauper.” A fun and fast format for all skill levels, three rounds. $5.

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.

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Thurs.–Sun., June 4–July 19. Dan Cooney directs this local professional company in the 1964 musical, an adaptation of stories by celebrated Yiddish writer Sholem Aleichem with a book by Joseph Stein and Sheldon Harnick and music by Jerry Bock. The plot concerns life in a 1905 Jewish Ukrainian shtetl before a pogrom forces an exodus. Starring Broadway veteran Daniel Friedman as Tevye. 7 p.m. (some Thurs., Fri., & Sat.) & 2 p.m. (some Thurs., Sat., & Sun.). Encore Maas Main Stage, 7714 Ann Arbor St., Dexter. Tickets $34–$65 in advance at theencoretheatre.org & (if available) at the door. (734) 268–6200.

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June 26–28. Brynn Arnall directs young local actors and singers in a one-act version of the 2018 Broadway musical, itself based on the hit 2013 animated movie, a loose adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Snow Queen. The musical features numbers like “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” and the Academy Award–winning “Let It Go.” Appropriate for all ages. 7 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 1 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.), the Arthur Miller Theatre, 1226 Murfin. Tickets $20 (students & seniors, $18) at horizonperformingarts.yapsody.com & at the door.

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See 24 Wednesday. Tonight: “Anna Garcia & Friends: Monoscene Night” (7 p.m., Michigan Theater, $33–$83). Rising Los Angeles–based comedian and U-M grad Garcia collaborates with 4 improvisers for a night of unscripted comedy. A monoscene performance starts with a single audience suggestion and builds one continuous story from beginning to end. “Holy S*** Improv” (9 p.m., Michigan Theater, $33–$83). Known for smart, silly, fast improv, this 5-member comedy troupe is a regular at the Los Angeles Upright Citizens Brigade Theater. Also, an Improv Showcase (7 & 9 p.m., Hear.Say, $30) featuring 2 blocks of 4 improv groups. 7 & 9 p.m.

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June 26 & 27. Clever, laid-back L.A.-based observational comic, originally from Chicago. She was named one of Vulture’s “Comedians You Should & Will Know,” and is a veteran of the Netflix Is a Joke comedy festival and Comedy Central’s Stand-Up Featuring. Her act covers a variety of topics, from being a tourist to being a lesbian. Opening acts TBA. 7:15 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 9:45 p.m. (Sat.), 212 S. Fourth Ave. $25 at aacomedy.com & (if available) at the door. Special engagement; no passes, discounts, or coupons accepted. (734) 996–9080.

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Every Wed.–Sun., June 25–Aug. 30. Kate Thomsen directs longtime Purple Rose resident playwright Carey Crim’s comedy-drama about a group of old friends gathered to celebrate their friend Emma’s fourth wedding. Together, they revisit their memories of each of her previous three weddings to “the one.” Adult language and subject matter. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.), 3 p.m. (Thurs., Sat., & Wed.), 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.). 137 Park St., Chelsea. Tickets $31.50–$52.50 in advance at purplerosetheatre.org, (734) 433–7673, & (if available) at the door. Discounts available.

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See 24 Wednesday. Tonight: “Anna Garcia & Friends: Monoscene Night” (7 p.m., Michigan Theater, $33–$83). Rising Los Angeles–based comedian and U-M grad Garcia collaborates with 4 improvisers for a night of unscripted comedy. A monoscene performance starts with a single audience suggestion and builds one continuous story from beginning to end. “Holy S*** Improv” (9 p.m., Michigan Theater, $33–$83). Known for smart, silly, fast improv, this 5-member comedy troupe is a regular at the Los Angeles Upright Citizens Brigade Theater. Also, an Improv Showcase (7 & 9 p.m., Hear.Say, $30) featuring 2 blocks of 4 improv groups. 7 & 9 p.m.

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