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April 17, 2022

“A Thousand Ways (Part Two): An Encounter”: 600 Highwaymen (Ann Arbor Summer Festival).
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Mar. 8–Apr. 24. Reprise of the summer production of this interactive performance art piece curated by NYC theater artists Abigail Browde and Michael Silverstone—the duo behind the Obie-winning company 600 Highwaymen—in which 2 randomly chosen ticket holders meet on opposite ends of a table, separated by a pane of glass, to follow a scripted set of prompts. The questions start out simple (“Have you ever broken a bone?”) and grow progressively more intimate (“Have you ever broken a heart?”) with the aim of encouraging storytelling, triggering imagination, and nurturing empathy. The hour-long encounter ends in a “startling and powerful,” way according to the New York Times reviewer, who also called the piece “a joy,” and “a work of inquisitive humanity and profound gentleness.” Suitable for ages 16 & up. 1, 2:30, 4, 5:30, & 7 p.m. (Tues.–Sun.), UMMA Irving Stenn Jr. Family Gallery, 525 S. State. Tickets $10 (students, $5). Preregistration required at a2sf.org or by calling 764–2538. Mask required. BoxOffice@a2sf.org

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Museum Highlight Tours: U-M Museum of Natural History.
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Every Sat. & Sun. 30-minute tour of the museum’s exhibits and galleries, as well as an introduction to some current U-M Biological Sciences research projects. 11 a.m. & 1 p.m., U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Check ummnh.org for the latest Covid protocols. Free. Limited capacity. Sign up at the welcome desk. 764–0478. 

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U-M Natural History Museum Planetarium.
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Every Fri.–Sun. Three different audiovisual planetarium shows suitable for all ages. Sea Monsters (Fri.–Sun., 11:30 a.m.) follows an adventurous Late Cretaceous dolichorhynchops as she travels through the ocean, encountering long-necked plesiosaurs, giant turtles, sharks, and the most dangerous sea monster of all, the mosasaur. The Sky Tonight (Fri.–Sun., 12:30 & 2:30 p.m.) is an exploration of the current night sky, with tips on how to find the cardinal directions, constellations, and planets on your own. Natural Selection (Fri.–Sun., 1:30 p.m.) joins Darwin on his voyage with HMS Beagle to the Galápagos Islands where he was inspired to develop his theory of transmutation by natural selection. Various times, U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Check ummnh.org for the latest Covid protocols. $8. Limited capacity. 764–0478. 

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“In Search of Salamanders at Hudson Mills Metropark”: Washtenaw Audubon Society.
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Amphibian expert Eddie Sanchez leads a morning stroll to look for representatives of the park’s 6 resident salamander species. Dress for mud and don’t use soaps or lotions on your hands if you’d like to handle salamanders. 10 a.m.–1 p.m., meet at the Hudson Mills Metropark River Grove Shelter parking lot, 8801 N. Territorial Rd., Dexter. Free. $10 vehicle entrance fee. Washtenawaudubon.org.

 

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“Ancient Wisdom. Modern Times”: Jewel Heart Buddhist Center Sunday Talks.
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Every Sun. Livestream talks by Jewel Heart resident spiritual advisor Demo Rinpoche, followed by a discussion facilitated by Jewel Heart staffers. Once a month, Demo Rinpoche presents a story from Jakata Tales, the Indian canon of 547 poems, dated 300 BC-400 AD, that concern the previous births of Gautama Buddha in both human and animal form. The Apr. 3 topic is “The Unconquerable One,” a tale about generosity and freedom from selfishness. For URL preregister at bit.ly/jeweldharmatalk. Free. 994–3387.  

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H.A.C. Ultimate.
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Every Sun. All invited to a relaxed pickup game of this spirited team sport played with a flying disc. Note: Overly competitive players are politely asked to leave. Fuller Park, just west of the pool & parking lot (or occasionally across the street). Free. HAC-UltimateList@GoogleGroups.com, 846–9418.

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Sankofa: The Art & Legacy of Jon Onye Lockard
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This exhibit features a collection of Jon Onye Lockard’s work and historical artifacts that speak with an uncommon eloquence, vibrancy and enlightenment. The relevance of his work and life experiences, to today’s world and current events, illuminate his vision even more. Lockard (1/25/1932 – 3/25/2015) was a visionary looking forward with a vast knowledge of the past. Born in Detroit, his career spanned more than a half-century painting, teaching, exhibiting, and lecturing locally, nationally, and internationally. His life exemplified the West African proverb Sankofa – “It is not wrong to go back for that which you have forgotten”. There is wisdom in learning from the past and one’s roots, to ensure a strong future ahead.African American Cultural and Historical Museum of Washtenaw County

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“Creature Encounters”: The Creature Conservancy.
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Every Sat. & Sun. Conservancy staffers show off some animals native to South America (2 & 4 p.m.), including the cougar, cane toad (a large, poisonous amphibian), and red-tailed boa, aka boa constrictor. Also, a zookeeper talk with a surprise animal (3 p.m.) and a chance to see the conservancy’s other animals. 1–5 p.m., Creature Conservancy, 4950 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. Mask encouraged.  $11 (kids ages 2–12, $9; under age 2, free) at the door; $1 discount in advance.  929–9324.

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“Animal Farm”: U-M Rude Mechanicals.
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Apr. 15-17. Samantha deGyarfas directs this U-M student troupe in Ian Wooldridge’s 2004 theatrical adaptation of George Orwell’s dystopian classic. 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun.), U-M Walgreen Drama Center Arthur Miller Theatre, 1226 Murfin, North Campus. Mask required. Tickets $10 (students, $7) in advance at muto.umich.edu & at the door. 763–1107, rudes.production@umich.edu. 

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“Hair”: U-M Musical Theatre Department.
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Apr. 14-17. Linda Goodrich and Justin Keyes direct U-M musical theater students, with musical direction by Tyler Driskill, in a performance of Galt MacDermot, Gerome Ragni, and James Rado’s once-controversial 1967 musical about a “tribe” of politically active hippies living a bohemian life in NYC while fighting against conscription into the Vietnam War. May feature nudity. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.), 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), and 2 p.m. (Sun.), Power Center. Mask required. Tickets $29-$35 (students, 13) in advance at tickets.smtd.umich.edu & at the door. 764-2538. 

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“Pass Over”: Theatre Nova.
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Casaundra Freeman directs this Antoinette Chinonye Nwandu drama—the 1st post-lockdown play to open on Broadway—that brings the big questions of Waiting for Godot into contemporary life. Two young black men meet under a streetlight, talk smack, pass time, and hope for a better life. The New York Times called the play “blazingly theatrical and thrillingly tense.”8 p.m. (Thurs.-Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Theatre Nova, 410 W. Huron St. Tickets $22 in advance at theatre-nova.ticketleap.com & at the door. Mask & proof of vaccination (or negative Covid test within past 48 hours). 635-8450.

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“Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Ghost Machine”: Purple Rose Theatre Company.
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Every Wed.-Sun, Apr. 15-Aug. 27. Angie Kane directs the world premiere of Livonia playwright David MacGregor’s drama that imagines the Victorian sleuth, aided by Dr. Watson and Irene Adler, solving the disappearance of world-changing inventions by clients Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison. Cast: David Bendena, Caitlin Cavannaugh, Mark Colson, Sarab Kamoo, Rusty Mewha, and Paul Strobili. 3 p.m. (Wed., Thurs., & Sat.), 8 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Purple Rose Theatre, 137 Park St., Chelsea. Mask and proof of vaccination required. Tickets $25-51 in advance at PurpleRoseTheatre.org and by phone, and (if available) at the door. Discounts available for students, seniors, teachers, military personnel, and groups. 433–7673. 

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Game Playtesting: Michigame Design Lab.
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Apr. 3 & 17. All invited to try out new games from local board and card game designers and provide feedback. Bløm Meadworks, 100 S. Fourth Ave. Proof of vaccination required to sit indoors; outdoor seating available. Free, but purchase of food and drink encouraged. 548–9729.

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“Una Tertulia.”: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
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Socializing group for Spanish speakers. 2401 Plymouth Road. Free. 998-9353, info.tswp@umich.edu.

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“Pitch Perfect”: Bløm Meadworks.
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(Jason Moore, 2012). Musical comedy about a college a cappella group as they compete to win a national competition. A sleeper hit, it stars Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Adam DeVine, and Elizabeth Banks. All ages welcome, but minors encouraged to be accompanied by adult. Proof of vaccination required. Bløm, 100 S. Fourth Ave. 548–9729.

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Ann Arbor Go Club.
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Every Sun. & Thurs. Players of all skill levels invited to play this challenging strategy board game in person. Game materials provided. 5:30 p.m. until whenever, for location email Drew at dwright8182@hotmail.com. Free.

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“The UnClub”: The Theater Shop.
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Every Sun. Performances by aspiring and experienced comics from former Tonight Show staff writer Chili Challis’s comedy dojo. Emcee is Mark Sweetman. The Ypsi Alehouse, 124 Pearl St. #100, Ypsilanti. Mask and vaccination encouraged. Free. facebook.com/thetheatershop.

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