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Events in April 2022
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April 27, 2022
“Pompo: The Cinéphile”: Fathom Events.
(Takayuki Hirao, 2022). Subtitled (Wed.) & dubbed (Thurs.) screenings of this Japanese anime about the efforts of a talented and gutsy female movie producer and her movie-loving but apprehensive assistant to make a delicate drama about a tormented artistic genius, starring a legendary, Brando-esque actor. Time TBA. For updated schedule, see FathomEvents.com/events. Tickets $12.50 in advance online (recommended) & at the door. Ann Arbor 20 (4100 Carpenter, 973–8424), Emagine (1335 E. Michigan Ave., Saline, 316–5500).
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"Portable Disaster Proof House: Take It With You!!!” an exhibition by Tracey Snelling
Creal Microgallery presents "Portable Disaster Proof House: Take It With You!!!," a small-scale installation work by Tracey Snelling, echoing several other installations by the artist, that are concurrently on view in Ann Arbor. This installation pulls together pop cultural elements to create a "safe space" filled with tropical sunset wallpaper, movie posters, and Keanu Reeves. Snelling's installations often take on multiple scales at once-- existing in life size and miniature simultaneously. This exhibition conjures a space that is at once comforting and overwhelming, centering and disorienting.
Creal Microgallery is a breadbox-sized exhibition space on Creal Crescent in Ann Arbor, visible from the sidewalk and lit up most nights until 11pm.
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“Mind Matters”: Ann Arbor Senior Center.
Every Wed. AASC rec supervisor Brittany Ruthven leads various mental exercises(via Zoom) from Nancy Linde’s 2012 book 399 Games, Puzzles & Trivia Challenges Specifically Designed to Keep Your Brain Young. Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave. Masks required. For more information email bpatton@a2gov.org or call 794-6250.
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“Sexual Health in Older Adults”: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
Panel discussion with U-M physicians Kahli Zietlow, Serena Wong, and Alan Cook. In person and via zoom. TSRC, 2401 Plymouth. For Zoom link, see calendar at bit.ly/UMTurnerCal. Free. Preregistration required. tswp.info@umich.edu, 998–9353.
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Scrabble: Ann Arbor Senior Center.
Every Wed. All ages invited to play this popular word game. Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave. $2 (members, free). 794-6250.
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“Tiny Tails Story Time”: Humane Society of Huron Valley.
Stories, crafts, finger plays, and interaction with adoptable cats and dogs. For kids ages 2–5, accompanied by an adult. HSHV, 3100 Cherry Hill Rd. $7 per kid (babies under age 1, free). Preregistration required at tickettailor.com/events/hshv, humaneed@hshv.org.
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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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Tai Chi: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
Every Mon., Wed., & Fri. 30 min. online lesson on gentle Tai Chi for older adults. Beginners welcome.2401 Plymouth Road. For more information and URL, email info.tswp@umich.edu or call 998-9353.
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Walking Group: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
Via Zoom. For more information and URL, email info.tswp@umich.edu or call 998-9353.
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Chess: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
Every Wednesday. 2401 Plymouth Road. Free. 998-9353, info.tswp@umich.edu.
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The Schmoozery: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
Every Wed. Group conversation about aging, generations, and related topics, facilitated by local playwright and oral historian Hank Greenspan, a retired U-M psychology professor.Register online at olli-umich.org/olli-commons. Free. 734-998-9351.
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“Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Ghost Machine”: Purple Rose Theatre Company.
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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Board Game Night: Bløm Meadworks.
Every Wed. All invited to play popular board games. “Board Game Guru” on hand to answer questions. 5–8 p.m., Bløm, 100 S. Fourth Ave. Proof of vaccination required to sit indoors; outdoor seating available. Free, 548–9729.
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“Air Quality Monitoring: Keeping an Eye on Ann Arbor’s Air”: City of Ann Arbor A2Zero Sustainability Series.
All invited to learn (via Zoom) about air quality, why it’s important to measure, and how Ann Arbor is monitoring it. Speakers TBA. 6–8 p.m., for URL preregister at bit.ly/a2zeroapr2022. Free. sreynolds@a2gov.org, 665–4744.
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“Bring Your Own Tree”: Ann Arbor Bonsai Society.
Matthaei director Tony Kolenic discusses ideas for the future of the Matthaei bonsai collection. Also, attendees invited to bring trees to work on, along with tools and wire. National Bonsai Collection curator emeritus Jack Sustic is available to offer suggestions and advice. 6:30–9:00 p.m., Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro. Free; metered parking. annarborbonsaisociety.org, aabonsaisociety@gmail.com.
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Speed Dating 30s & 40s
Come meet other available singles in real life. Go on mini dates to determine compatibility right away. Enjoy a fun way to meet new people!
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“An Evening of Poetry and Written Word”: Crazy Wisdom Poetry Circle.
Reading, via Zoom, by poet Colby Cedar Smith, whose free verse is lively, descriptive, and emotive. Her 2021 novel in verse, Call Me Athena: Girl from Detroit, about a French & Greek immigrant girl growing up in Detroit in the 1930s, was praised by Kirkus Reviews as “a strong debut written with heart and strength.” Followed by open mic. 7–8:30 p.m. (sign-up for new participants begins at 6:45 p.m.), for URL email cwPoetryCircle@gmail.com. Free. For guidelines, see cwcircle.poetry.blog/poetry-workshop-guidelines. 668–7523.
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“Winnie Zeng Unleashes a Legend”: Literati Bookstore At Home with Literati.
LA-based writer Katie Zhao, a U-M alum, discusses (via Zoom) her new young adult fantasy novel, an epic story inspired by Chinese mythology, about a girl navigating her first year of middle school who awakens evil spirits when she cooks mooncakes using a recipe from her grandmother's old cookbook, spilling otherworldly chaos into her sleepy town. 7 p.m., for URL see literatibookstore.com/event/2022-04. Free. 585–5567.
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Kerrytown Crafters.
Every Wed. All crocheters, knitters, spinners, weavers, felters, sewers, and other crafters invited to work on their own projects with others. Questions welcome, help available. 7 p.m. or so, for URL join Facebook.com/groups/KTCrafters. Free. 926–8863.
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“Victorian Clothing”: Salem Area Historical Society.
Club member Laura Obarzanek discusses British fashion trends between the 1830s and 1890s. 7:30 p.m., South Salem Stone School, 7991 N. Territorial, Salem. Admission $2 (members, free). (248) 437–6651.
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Open Rehearsal: The Arbor Consort.
Every Wed. All singers invited to rehearse with this semi-professional a cappella ensemble that performs Renaissance and Victorian-era music in period dress. The Arbor Consort is the official madrigal group of the Michigan Renaissance Festival. Dixboro United Methodist Church, 5221 Church Rd. Free. TheArborConsort.org.
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Open Dancing: Swing Ann Arbor.
Every Wed. Swing dancing to recorded music. No partner needed. Wear comfortable low grip/tread shoes. Preceded at 8 p.m. by a lesson. Locations TBA at swingannarbor.com/calendar. Mask and proof of vaccination (with booster) required. $5 (free for members and those who attend the lesson). 945–8428.
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