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April 2, 2022
“A Thousand Ways (Part Two): An Encounter”: 600 Highwaymen (Ann Arbor Summer Festival).
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.
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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“Ann Arbor Group Runs”: Running Fit.
Every Sat. & Tues. Runners of all abilities invited to join a run of 3–5 miles along varying routes from different Running Fit locations. Rain or shine. 8 a.m. (Sat.), 5700 Jackson Rd. & 6 p.m. (Tues.), 123 E. Liberty. Free. 929–9022 (Sat.) & 769–5016 (Tues.).
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“Spring Birding”: Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission.
Walk led by WCPARC naturalist Kelsey Dehring through a mix of habitats to discover warblers, woodpeckers, and waterfowl. Bring your own binoculars. Leonard Preserve, 375 N. Union St., Manchester. Free. Preregistration required by emailing dehringk@washtenaw.org (limited to 12 birders). 971–6337.
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'Snails and the Infinite'- an exhibition of sculpture by Robin Carlson
March 13 - April 13. Creal Microgallery presents ‘Snails and the Infinite,' an exhibition of small sculptures by Portland, Maine artist Robin Carlson. These sculptures depict a playful grouping of snails sporting a range of surreal alternatives to traditional shells.
Carlson describes ‘play’ as being one of the primary motivators in her artistic process. “My world, the things I am passionate about and what matters to me at the end of the day, is a place where ‘play’ is taken seriously and everything is a puzzle. Problem solving becomes silly and fun.” The results are indeed silly and fun— snail shells made of sushi, or ice cream sundaes, or gruesomely dislodged eyeballs. They harken back to gift shop miniatures, to emojis, and in some instances to comics and gross-out toys of the 80s and 90s. Carlson says she’s been making toys since she was around 6-7 years old, and has always enjoyed collecting things. Over time she has grown to enjoy creating her own toy collections, exploring variations on a theme. By working from a constant starting point— in this case the snail— she enjoys exploring the infinite possibilities for play.
So, why snails? Carlson says they remind her of the “deep realities of life. When I concentrate on the smallness of the world, the bugs beneath our feet, the flowers popping up in spring, a broken egg on the sidewalk, I remember to be appreciative of nature and all that is small. Within the form of the humble snail is infinity.” Carlson also sees snails as a great example of the universal law of duality: soft and hard, malleable and fragile, fleeting and ancient. The shell is structural, defined and geometric. But a snail’s body is amorphous, ever-changing and organic. It is almost ironic then, that the shell becomes the shapeshifting canvas. Like a hermit crab making a tin can its new home, Carlson swaps in birthday cake or spaghetti and meatballs in place of a snail shell. She encourages viewers to look more closely and pay attention. Carlson’s work invites viewers to use their imaginations and remain open to the unexpected.
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parkrun USA.
Every Sat. All invited to join a timed 5-km run/walk. Lillie Park South, 4365 Platt Rd. Free, but first-timers are requested to preregister at parkrun.US/lillie. lillie@parkrun.com.
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Volunteer Stewardship Workday: Ann Arbor Natural Area Preservation Division.
Apr. 2, 9, 10, 16, 23, & 30. All invited to help maintain natural areas and remove invasive plants in various city parks. Wear long pants and closed-toe shoes and bring heavy gloves; tools, snacks, & know-how provided. Minors must be accompanied by an adult or obtain a release form in advance. Apr. 2 (9 a.m.–noon): Hannah Nature Area, meet at the west end of Bath St., west of 7th. Apr. 9 (1–4 p.m.): Onder Park, meet at the intersection of Hilldale and Brookside Drives. Apr. 10 (1–4 p.m.): Foxfire South, meet at the Dhu Varren Woods trailhead off Dhu Varren Rd., across from Birchwood Dr. Apr. 16 (9 a.m.–noon): Bluffs Nature Area, meet at the park entrance on Orkney. Apr. 23 (9 a.m.–noon): Marshall Nature Area, meet in the parking lot off Dixboro Rd., north of Plymouth Rd. Also Apr. 23 (1–4 p.m.): Folkstone Park, meet at the park entrance at the north end of Folkstone Ct. Apr. 30 (1–4 p.m.): Miller Nature Area, meet at the Arborview Blvd. park entrance, just east of Wildwood Avenue. Various locations. Free. Preregistration recommended at bit.ly/a2stewardworkday. 794–6627.
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Volunteer Stewardship Workday: Ann Arbor Natural Area Preservation Division.
Apr. 2, 9, 10, 16, 23, & 30. All invited to help maintain natural areas and remove invasive plants in various city parks. Wear long pants and closed-toe shoes and bring heavy gloves; tools, snacks, & know-how provided. Minors must be accompanied by an adult or obtain a release form in advance. Apr. 2 (9 a.m.–noon): Hannah Nature Area, meet at the west end of Bath St., west of 7th. Apr. 9 (1–4 p.m.): Onder Park, meet at the intersection of Hilldale and Brookside Drives. Apr. 10 (1–4 p.m.): Foxfire South, meet at the Dhu Varren Woods trailhead off Dhu Varren Rd., across from Birchwood Dr. Apr. 16 (9 a.m.–noon): Bluffs Nature Area, meet at the park entrance on Orkney. Apr. 23 (9 a.m.–noon): Marshall Nature Area, meet in the parking lot off Dixboro Rd., north of Plymouth Rd. Also Apr. 23 (1–4 p.m.): Folkstone Park, meet at the park entrance at the north end of Folkstone Ct. Apr. 30 (1–4 p.m.): Miller Nature Area, meet at the Arborview Blvd. park entrance, just east of Wildwood Avenue. Various locations. Free. Preregistration recommended at bit.ly/a2stewardworkday. 794–6627.
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“What Urban Democrats in Washtenaw County Need to Learn about Their More Rural Fellow Citizens”: Washtenaw County Democratic Party Monthly Meeting.
Panel discussion with Western Washtenaw Democratic Club chair Jennifer Fairfield, Washtenaw County Democratic activist and former WCDP treasurer Barb Fuller, and Michigan Democratic Party Rural Caucus vice chair Marie Joppich. Panel discussion with Western Washtenaw Democratic Club chair Jennifer Fairfield, Washtenaw County Democratic activist and former WCDP treasurer Barb Fuller, and Michigan Democratic Party Rural Caucus vice chair Marie Joppich. Via Zoom. Free. For URL see washtenawdems.org/calendar.
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18th Annual Monroe Street Fair.
Hash Bash after-party with live music, along with performances by poets and other speakers TBA. Arts & crafts and T-shirt vendors. Monroe between Tappan & Oakland. Free. monroestreetfair.com
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African Violet Display and Sale: Michigan State African Violet Society.
Show and sale of African violets, along with other gesneriads, terrariums, and fairy garden plants. Growing skills class at 11:30. U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro. Free admission; metered parking. Mask required. lynnallen0413@comcast.net.
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Photography for Dancers Virtual Workshop
From finding the right photographer to styling choices that will best represent your artistry and brand, everything you need to know to make your next dance photo shoot a success.
Chicago-based dancemaker, teaching artist, and photographer, Ashley Deran, will guide you through the best practices for documenting your creative work and choreography, sharing images digitally, and more.
In 2013, Ashley co-founded Project Bound Dance, a tri-focal contemporary dance theatre collaboration aiming to foster community engagement, dance/technology experimentation, and socially conscious performance. Her work with co-director Emily Loar was selected as one of the "Top 10 Performances of 2019" by SeeChicagoDance.
Specializing in dance performance photography and studio portraiture, her clients have recently included Chicago Dance Crash, The Seldoms, Chicago Repertory Ballet, Momenta Dance, Columbia College, and Western Michigan University.
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Chime Concert: Kerrytown Market & Shops.
Every Wed., Fri., & Sat. All invited to play one of 200 songs, with melodies transcribed in numbers, on the 17-bell chime’s numbered keys. Ambitious players can add chords. Kids welcome. Noon–12:30 p.m. (Wed. & Fri.) & 10:30–11 a.m. (Sat.). Kerrytown Market. Free. ofGlobal@aol.com.
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“That Saturday Show”: Ann Arbor District Library.
AADL staffers explore “Communication” (11 a.m.), from the way sharks talk to each other to signal flags, and they present “That Tomato Song” (11:30 a.m.), an episode in the ongoing saga of Toby and Otto. Does Toby need to sing to the tomatoes? Tune in to find out. AADL.tv. Free. 327–4200.
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Introduction to Karate for Kids: Keith Hafner's Karate
Introduction to Karate!
Your kids will learn 3 simple Karate techniques; how to deal with bullies; the importance of physical fitness….and the principles of respect, courage, and focus!
Big fun, FREE, open to 5 – 10 year olds. Free Karate poster & stickers for all who attend.
Where: ‘Keith Hafner’s Karate,’ 214 S. Main, Ann Arbor.
When: Saturday, April 2nd, 11:00 – 11:30.
Admission: Free!
Sign up at https://keithhafner.com/introduction-to-karate/ or call 734-994-0333.
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Sankofa: The Art & Legacy of Jon Onye Lockard
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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U-M Men’s Lacrosse
The U-M has home games this month vs. Maryland (Apr. 2, noon) & Rutgers (Apr. 16, noon). U-M Lacrosse Stadium, 2500 S. State St., $6. mGOblue.com, 764–0247.
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“Birding Basics”: Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission.
WCPARC naturalist Kelsey Dehring discusses bird identification based on habitat, markings, and sounds, what to look for in binoculars, and more. Basic binoculars provided. Intended for those very new to birding. Leonard Preserve, 375 N. Union St., Manchester. Free. Preregistration required by emailing dehringk@washtenaw.org (limited to 12 birders), 971–6337.
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“Creature Encounters”: The Creature Conservancy.
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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“Sw!ng Out Family Performance”: Caleb Teicher & Co. (University Musical Society).
Performance of this Lindy Hop show (see 1 Friday listing) aimed at kids age 5 & up & their families. Power Center. Mask and proof of vaccination (or negative Covid PCR test within 72 hours) required. Tickets $20 in advance ($10 kids) at ums.org, by phone, and (if available) at the door. 764–2538.
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"Yoga for Resilience Workshop: Awakening to Spring"
Join us for an afternoon of mindful yoga, meditation and guided reflection practices. This workshop is designed to support you as you reconnect to inner wisdom, let go of what no longer serves you and open to what wants to flower within you this spring. Workshop participants will experience practices that optimize mental health and nervous system resilience, learn tools to calm anxiety, energize a low mood, soothe feelings of social isolation and cultivate skills to stay centered, no matter what is happening around you.
This workshop will take place on April 2, 2022, from 1:30 PM-3:30 PM at Harmony in Motion Studio, Ann Arbor. Cost is $35.
Workshop instructor, Julie Woodward, MSW, RYT-200 brings her professional experience as a health educator, wellness coach and yoga instructor to offer students a mindul, embodied approach to self-care.
To register: email jawh@comcast.net
Suitable for all levels, registration is open to people who are fully vaccinated and boosted.
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U-M Baseball.
This month’s home schedule includes 3-game series vs. Iowa (Apr. 1-3), Cal State Fullerton (Apr. 8-10), and Ohio State (Apr. 22-24), and a single game vs. IPFW (Apr. 6, 4 p.m.). 4 p.m. (Fri.), 2 p.m. (Sat.), & 1 p.m. (Sun.), Ray Fisher Stadium, 1114 S. State St. $6 ($8 in advance). mGOblue.com, 764–0247.
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“On Colonial Repair”: U-M Germanic Languages & Literatures.
Two talks on grappling with questions of post-colonial repair, restitution and repatriation. Dutch reparations committee for Indonesians secretary Christa Soeters speaks about repair in the courtroom, and Bambi Ceuppens discusses restitution of art and decolonizing the Royal Museum for Central Africa in Tervuren, Belgium, where she is senior curator. UMMA, Helmut Stern Auditorium, 525 S. State. Mask required. Free. 764-1300.
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“25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”: EMU Theatre Department.
Apr. 1–3 & 8–10. EMU theater staff member Pam Cardell directs EMU drama students in William Finn and Rachel Sheinkin’s Tony-winning 2004 musical comedy about the quirky contestants in a spelling bee and the equally quirky grown-ups who run it. An unusual aspect of the show is that 4 audience members are invited on stage to compete in the spelling bee. Music direction by EMU lecturer and composer R. MacKenzie Lewis. 7 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun.), EMU Legacy Theater, 124 Judy Sturgis Hill Bldg., Ypsilanti. Tickets $12–18 in advance at EMUtix.com & at the door. 487-2282.
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“Oh, the Places Pops Goes!”: Michigan Pops Orchestra.
Leonard Bopp and Robert Meese direct this playful 100-member ensemble, the only student-run orchestra on campus, in a performance of 20th and 21st-century music, including Arturo Márquez’s Danzón No. 2, selections from film scores by Michael Giacchino for UP and John Williams for E.T., and Mahito Yokota and Koji Kondo’s music for the video game Super Mario Galaxy. The performance includes vocal performances, multimedia presentations, stage antics, and special effects. Michigan Theater. Mask and proof of vaccination (or negative Covid test within 72 hours) required for all patrons over the age of 12. $9 (students $5, children and seniors, free) in advance at muto.umich.edu, the Michigan Union Ticket Office, and at the door. michiganpops.org, 668-8463.
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"Sound and Art": Whitepine Studios /Seven Notes Natural Health
Join Whitepine Studios and Seven Notes Natural Health, for our third collaboration as we listen to Singing Bowls and create a beautiful watercolor of Koi Fish. Koi Fish represent strength of character, perseverance, and courage. They also symbolize good fortune, success and ambition.
As you paint this beautiful composition and listen to the soothing sounds of the signing bowls, your muscles will lose tension, breathing and heart rates will slow down as the body begins to receive the waves of vibration and the meditative benefits of art.
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English Creative Writing Sub-Concentration Reading: Literati Bookstore At Home with Literati.
Apr. 2 & 9. U-M creative writing seniors read their poetry and fiction (via Zoom). For URL see literatibookstore.com/event/2022-04. Free. 585–5567.
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For King & Country: EMU George Gervin GameAbove Center (formerly EMU Convocation Center).
Christian pop-rock band led by siblings Joel David and Luke James Smallbone. They cite U2, Mutemath, and OneRepublic as influences. 7 p.m. (doors open 6 p.m.), EMU George Gervin GameAbove Center, 799 N. Hewitt, Ypsilanti. $20–$200, EMUtix.com. Mask required. 487–2282.
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35th Anniversary Concert: U-M Amazin’ Blue.
This U-M student a cappella ensemble performs songs TBA. Rackham Auditorium. Mask and proof of vaccination (or negative Covid PCR test within 72 hours) required. Tickets $7 (students, $5) in advance at muto.umich.edu & at the door. amazinblue.org.
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Jay Stevens: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase.
Apr. 1 & 2. Known as a “clean” comic with a relaxed and homey style, Stevens targets every area of ordinary life, from old people problems to why Jesus really was from Alabama. Preceded by 2 opening acts TBA. Alcohol is served. 7:30 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 10 p.m. (Sat.), 212 S. Fourth Ave. $15 reserved seating in advance at etix.com before 6 p.m. the night of the show; $17 general admission at the door. 996–9080.
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“Double Indemnity”: Michigan Theater.
(Billy Wilder, 1944). Classic film noir about an insurance scam/murder plot with a screenplay co-written by Wilder and Raymond Chandler. If you haven’t seen Barbara Stanwyck trade double-entendres with Fred MacMurray, you’re missing a key life lesson in flirting–and in writing. Also stars Edward G. Robinson. Mask and proof of vaccination (or negative Covid test within 72 hours) required for all patrons over the age of 12. 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.
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“Night of the Amphibians”: Waterloo Natural History Association.
Presentation by WNHA naturalists about frogs, frog calls, salamanders, and quivering masses of eggs from local ponds. The program begins in the outdoor pavilion before moving to a nearby pond to see and hear frogs singing in the night. Bring a flashlight and dress for the weather. Eddy Discovery Center, 17030 Bush Rd., Chelsea. $2 (families, $5). Space limited; preregistration required. $12 per vehicle recreation passport required ($17 at the gate). 475–3170.
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“Pass Over”: Theatre Nova.
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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“Rebecca Myers: Around the World in 60 Minutes!”: Kerrytown Concert House.
This young mezzo-soprano, a Michigan native, presents a program of art songs, including works by Franz Schubert, Gabriel Fauré, Manuel de Falla and Aaron Copland. Piano accompanist is Sarah Thune. KCH, 415 N. Fourth Ave. Mask & proof of vaccination (or negative Covid test within past 72 hours) required. Livestream available at KerrytownConcertHouse.com. Tickets $13–$50 in advance online and at the door. 769–2999.
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“Semper Fantasticus”: Ars Lyrica Houston (Academy of Early Music).
The three members of this Texas-based chamber ensemble—Elizabeth Blumenstock on violin, Mary Springfels on viola da gamba, and harpsichordist Matthew Dirst—perform music in the “fantastic style,” a mode defined by polymath Athanasius Kircher in his Musurgia Universalis (1650) as “the most free and unrestrained method of composing… bound to nothing, neither to words nor to a melodic subject [and] instituted to display genius.” The program includes examples by Bertali, Rossi, Schmelzer, Buxtehude, Erlebach, and Wilhelm Friedemann Bach (considered by J.S. Bach to be the most talented of his many children). St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 306 N. Division. Tickets $30 (seniors, $25; students, $10) in advance by Mar. 27 at AcademyOfEarlyMusic.org; $35 (seniors, $30; students, $15) at the door. 228–4338.
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“somebody's children”: U-M Theatre Department.
Mar. 31–Apr. 10. U-M theater alum Héctor Flores Komatsu directs U-M drama students in U-M theater professor José Casas’ drama about 5 homeless teens living in a rundown L.A. motel. Told through a series of vignettes, the play paints a picture of the cruel realities in which the most marginalized struggle to survive—all the while doing so in the shadow of Disneyland: The Happiest Place on Earth. 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), 2 p.m. (Sun.), and 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.). Arthur Miller Theatre, 1226 Murfin, North Campus. Tickets $33 in advance at tickets.smtd.umich.edu and at the door. Mask & proof of vaccination (or negative Covid test within past 72 hours) required. 764.2538.
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“Sw!ng Out”: Caleb Teicher & Co. (University Musical Society).
Apr. 1–2. Acclaimed NYC-based dancer-choreographer Teicher leads his 12-member company—including the renowned dancers Evita Arce, LaTasha Barnes, Nathan Bugh, and Macy Sullivan—in a program of choreographed and improvised dancing to the music of the 10-piece Eyal Vilner Big Band. Often referred to as the “original” swing dance, Lindy Hop was born in Harlem in the late 1920s and became popular during the swing era a decade later. It is characterized by fast rotations, swing outs, and high-energy footwork. Following the performance, audience members are invited to join a swing dance jam. A family-oriented version of this show is presented at 1 p.m. on Apr. 2 (see listing). Also, on Mar. 31 (7 p.m., Cahoots, 206 E. Huron), Paulette Brockington leads a Lindy Hop dance workshop ($15, pre-registration required at ums.org/performance/ums-101-swing-out) and on Apr. 3 (11 a.m.–12:15 p.m., Riverside Arts Center, Ypsilanti), members of Teicher’s company lead a free participatory introduction (pre-registration required at ums.org/performance/you-can-dance-caleb-teicher-company) to the Lindy Hop for dancers of all levels age 13 & up. Power Center. Mask and proof of vaccination (or negative Covid PCR test within 72 hours) required. Tickets $30 in advance ($12-$20 students) at ums.org, by phone, and (if available) at the door. 764–2538.
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An Evening of Improv: Civic Improv.
Apr. 2, 9, & 30. Performances by the company’s improv troupes. Preceded at 6 p.m., on Apr. 2 & 9 only, by short-form improv games (pay what you can) open to audience members. Ann Arbor Civic Theatre (A2CT) Studio, 322 W. Ann Street. Mask and proof of vaccination required. $15 at the door only. 846-2492, civicimprov.org.
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U-M Women’s Glee Club: U-M School of Music.
Julie Skadsem directs this U-M student choir in a widely various repertoire that ranges from the Croatian folk song “Hoj Hura Hoj” to Canadian choral composer Eleanor Daley’s “Echo” to The Beatles’ “In My Life.” Also a guest performance by Midnight Blue, a women’s a cappella octet that primarily covers pop numbers. Hill Auditorium. Mask required. Tickets $5-$20 in advance at umwgc.org & at the door. 615-3204.
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Jay Stevens: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase.
Apr. 1 & 2. Known as a “clean” comic with a relaxed and homey style, Stevens targets every area of ordinary life, from old people problems to why Jesus really was from Alabama. Preceded by 2 opening acts TBA. Alcohol is served. 7:30 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 10 p.m. (Sat.), 212 S. Fourth Ave. $15 reserved seating in advance at etix.com before 6 p.m. the night of the show; $17 general admission at the door. 996–9080.
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