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Events in May 2022
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May 2, 2022
“May the 4th Run with You: A Virtual 4K”: Epic Races.
May 1-31. This Star Wars themed event allows participants to complete a self-timed 4-km run/walk anytime and anywhere during the month. Mailed race packets include a T-shirt, medal, bib, and sticker decal. A portion of the proceeds is donated to the American Association for Cancer Research. Anytime in May. $50. Preregistration required at bit.ly/maythe4thrun2022. info@epicraces.com, 531-8747.
"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.
A Course in Miracles Study Group: Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth
“In the Key of Us.”: Literati Bookstore at Home with Literati.
Kentucky-based writer and educator Mariama J. Lockington joins 3 fellow writers for middle grade readers–Gillian McDunn, Lisa Moore Ramée, and Jasmine Warga–to discuss (via Zoom) her new young adult novel, the story of 2 girls at an elite summer music camp who become drawn to one another while trying to deal with their problems and the stress of competition. 7 p.m., for URL see literatibookstore.com/event/2022-05. Free. 585–5567.
"El Dulce: Salsa Mondays": Sweetwaters Washington
Salsa dance party and lesson. 7–9 p.m., Sweetwaters, 123 W. Washington. Free. 994-6663.
https://www.sweetwaterscafe.com/mi-ann-arbor-washington-st/?utm_source=GMB&utm_medium=organicOutdoor Spring Campfire Concert: Temple Beth Emeth.
Outdoor fireside performance by Batya Levine, Arielle Korman, and Aly Halpert, 3 queer Jewish musicians who write songs for building community, working for collective liberation, and visioning different worlds. Audience members encouraged to sing along. Chairs provided. 7 p.m., Temple Beth Emeth lawn, 2309 Packard. Mask required. Free. tbe@templebethemeth.org.
Burnout Society Film Club: 8 Ball Saloon.
All age 21 and older are invited to watch 2 films each night, with trivia at intermission. Prizes. Tonight: “This is the End” (Seth Rogan and Evan Goldberg, 2013). Comedy centering on fictionalized versions of its cast members in the wake of a global apocalypse. Seth Rogan, Jonah Hill, James Franco. “Airplane!” (Jim Abrahams, David and Jerry Zucker, 1980). Very funny lampoon of the disaster film genre, and a cult classic with many quotable lines. Robert Hays, Julie Hagerty, Leslie Nielsen. Sundown, or 9 p.m.(ish), 8 Ball Saloon (201 S. First St.). Free. facebook.com/8ballmovienight.
