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Events in April 2022
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April 28, 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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Spring Migration Walk in Nichols Arboretum: Washtenaw Audubon Society.
Every Thurs., Mar. 31–May 26. All invited to walk through the Arb to look for resident birds and early migrants. Extra binoculars available. Meet at the Dow Prairie entrance at the east end of the Arb, Riverview Dr. at Riverview Ct. Free. WashtenawAudubon.org.
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“Native Americans of the Great Lakes Region: Past and Present”: U-M Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Thursday Morning Lecture Series.
Every Thurs., Apr. 14–May 19. Series of 6 weekly talks (via Zoom) by scholars of Native American history & culture, as well as tribal members. Apr. 14: Ohio State University comparative studies professor John N. Low on “The Indigenous Midwest Prior to European Contact.” Apr. 21: MSU American Indian and indigenous studies professor Susan Sleeper-Smith on “From Encounter to Removal: Indigenous Persistence Strategies in the Western Great Lakes.” Apr. 28: University of Wisconsin American Indian studies professor Margaret Noodin on “Lessons of the Land in Indigenous Languages of the Great Lakes.” May 5: U-M social work professor Sandra Momper on “Historical and Contemporary Issues of American Indians Residing in the Michigan Great Lakes Region: Challenges and Strengths.” May 12: U-M diversity and social transformation professor Stephanie A. Fryberg on “Omission as the Modern Form of Bias Against Indigenous People.” May 19: United Tribes of Michigan executive director Frank Ettawageshik on “Native Americans and the Environment.” 10–11:30 a.m., for URL preregister at olli-umich.org. $60 (members, $35) for the 6-lecture series. $10 per lecture for members. Memberships are $25 a year. 998–9351.
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“Preschool Hike: Wake Up Spring!”: Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission.
Families invited to join WCPARC naturalist Shawn Severance for a short and gentle hike to welcome the coming spring. County Farm Park, 2230 Platt Rd. Free, preregistration required (activity #831003). severances@washtenaw.org.
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Chinese Mah Jongg: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
Every Thursday. 2401 Plymouth Road. Free. 998-9353, info.tswp@umich.edu.
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Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center
Every Thurs. ABL sanctioned bridge. Bring a partner, or get paired up when you arrive. Beginners welcome. Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave. $9 (members, $8). For more information, including URLs for virtual events, email bpatton@a2gov.org or call 794-6250. Masks required.
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Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor City Club.
Every Tues., Thurs. & Fri. All invited to play ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge (Tues., Fri.), or a 499er game (Thus.). If you plan to come without a partner, email kahanae@yahoo.net or ronmeade@comcast.net beforehand. 1–4 p.m. or so (arrive by 12:50 p.m.), City Club, 1830 Washtenaw Ave. $6 per person.
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Scrabble: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
Every Thurs. 2401 Plymouth Road. For more information and URL, email info.tswp@umich.edu or call 998-9353.
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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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Just Between Friends Sale.
Apr. 28–May 1. Show and sale of maternity items, baby and children’s clothes, toys, and baby gear. 4–9 p.m. (Thurs.), 10 a.m.–7 p.m. (Fri.), & 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m. (Sat.) & 9 a.m.–noon (Sun.), Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. Free, but $3 “priority pass” allows you to cut the line if capacity is full and there is a wait. Also, special times for essential workers. Preregistration required at bit.ly/jbfsale2022. sarahgarot@jbfsale.com.
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Ann Arbor Go Club.
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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“Repairsday Thursday”: All Hands Active.
Every Thurs. All invited to drop in with broken electronics, furniture, toys, and any other odd item for AHA members to try to repair and offer advice. Repairs not guaranteed. Livestream also available at MeetUp.com/AllHandsActive/events. All Hands Active, basement of 255 E. Liberty, ste. 225. Free; donations welcome. Mask required. info@AllHandsActive.org.
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“Virtual Happy Hour: Rosé and Cheese”: Zingerman’s Deli.
Deli event coordinator Tessie Ives-Wilson, a certified cheese professional, discusses (via Zoom) different cheese samples included in an at-home tasting kit, complete with 2 bottles of rosé wine, nuts, olives, and honey, enough to serve 2–4 people. Age 21 & up only. 6:30–7:30 p.m. Preregister at ZingermansDeli.com/events. Kits must be picked up at the Deli (422 Detroit St.) the day before the event. $75. 663–3354.
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“5 Wines, 5 Meals: Virtual Wine Tasting with Hickory Creek Estates”: Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels Benefit.
Hickory Creek Winery (Buchanan, MI) winemaker Adam McBride leads a tasting (via Zoom) of 5 varieties. Participants invited to follow along using a kit shipped to their home (someone 21 or older must sign for delivery). The kit includes wine samples, crackers, and a tasting glass. 7–8:30 p.m., for URL preregister at a2tix.com by 5 p.m. on Apr. 14, $55. 217–4770, giving@ymow.org.
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“Tuck Everlasting”: Father Gabriel Richard High School Drama Club.
Apr. 28-May 1. Elizabeth Champion directs this student theater ensemble in a production of Chris Miller & Nathan Tysen’s 2014 musical adaptation of Natalie Babbitt’s 1975 novel about a family that has learned the secret of immortality and tries to persuade a young neighbor that living forever may not be such a good thing. 7 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Whitmore Lake High School, 7430 Whitmore Lake Rd. Tickets $10 (kids, $5; families, $30). echampion@fgrhs.org.
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Comhaltas.
Every Thurs. All invited to join members of this local chapter of the Detroit Irish Music Association for an informal evening playing traditional Irish music on various instruments. Lessons offered. 7–9 p.m. FUMC Green Wood, 1001 Green Rd. Mask (when not playing a wind instrument) and vaccination required. Free. detroitirishmusic.org.
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“A Thousand Faces”: The Encore Musical Theatre Company.
Every Thurs.–Sun., Apr. 21-May 1. Sam Scalamoni directs this local professional theater company in the premiere of the NYC-based husband-and-wife team of Eric Lane and Rachel Devore Fogarty’s 2020 musical about the life of Lon Chaney, a silent film star born to deaf parents who specialized in outsider characters, earning fame as the star of The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923) and The Phantom of the Opera (1925). Music direction by Gary Adler. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.), Encore, 7714 Ann Arbor St., Dexter. Tickets $46 (seniors & youth $44) in advance at theencoretheatre.org and at the door. 268-6200.
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“Grown Folks Storytime”: Booksweet Bookshop.
Ann Arbor Civic Improv performers use favorite childhood books suggested by audience members as a launch pad for comedic improvisational sketches. Hosted by local writer Patti Smith. Age 18+ only. 7:30-9 p.m., Booksweet, Courtyard Shops, 1729 Plymouth Rd. Mask and proof of vaccination required. $5. Preregistration required at shopbooksweet.com/events.
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Comedy Jamm: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase.
Thurs. Apr. 14 & 28. Performances by up to 12 aspiring area stand-up comics. Alcohol is served. 7:30 p.m., Comedy Showcase, 212 S. Fourth Ave. $5 in advance at aaComedy.com (recommended) and at the door. 996–9080.
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German Conversation.
Every Tues. & Thurs. All German speakers, native or non-native, invited for conversation with either or both of 2 long-running groups, the German Speakers Round Table (Tues., 7:30 p.m.) and the Stammtisch (Thurs., 7:30 p.m.). Grizzly Peak Brewing Company, 120 W. Washington. Free admission. 812–6375 (Tues.) & heerdeolind@yahoo.com (Thurs.).
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Pub Quiz: Conor O’Neill’s Irish Pub.
Every Thurs. Local high school English teacher Barry Aherne throws out questions for anyone to answer at this popular weekly trivia fest. Come with a team (up to 6 people). Prizes. 7:30 p.m. or so, Conor O’Neill’s, 318 S. Main. $5 team fee that goes to the winning team. 665–2968.
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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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