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May 21, 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.
“Stream Exploration”: Hudson Mills Metropark.
Ages 6 & up invited use a net to search a shallow stream for its inhabitants, and a magnifier to get a close look. Closed-toe shoes and a change of dry clothes recommended. 10–11 a.m. & noon–1 p.m., Hudson Mills Rapids View parking lot, 8801 North Territorial Rd., Dexter. $5 per person, preregistration required by 4 p.m. May 20. bit.ly/streamexplorehudson, 426–8211.
Garlic Mustard Weed Out Week: Ann Arbor Natural Area Preservation Division.
May 21-29. City-wide home participation event to eradicate this aggressive invasive plant that can quickly crowd out native plant species and decrease biodiversity. The AANAPD invites all to survey and pull this target species in your own yard or City nature areas. Go to a2gov.org/gmwow for information.
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.
U-M Museum of Natural History Planetarium & Dome Theater.
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 (a kind of prehistoric marine reptile) 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.
“43rd Annual Walk & Wag & Run”: Huron Valley Humane Society Benefit.
About 300 local dogs usually attend this fundraising 1-mile walk. Also, dog activities, a 5-km run, kids activities, raffle, prizes, giveaways, and more. Food available. Dogs must be good with other dogs and people, vaccinated, not in heat, and on a non-retractable leash. 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Rolling Hills County Park, 7660 Stony Creek Rd., Ypsilanti. $50 suggested minimum donation. Registration required at bit.ly/walkandwag2022. 662-5585.
“Spring Birding”: Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission.
Walk led by WCPARC naturalist Kelsey Dehring along recently restored wetlands to look for waterfowl, shorebirds, and other birds nearby. Bring your own binoculars. 8–10 a.m., Sharon Mills County Park, 5701 Sharon Hollow Rd., Manchester. Free. Preregistration required by emailing dehringk@washtenaw.org (limited to 12 birders). 971–6337.
She's Got Grit 5K Fundraiser
She's Got Grit is a platform that aims to change the narrative around young parenting by creating empowering educational content. Created by University of Michigan undergraduate who had her daughter her senior year of high school, wants to give back to another young mother. She's Got Grit is raising $5000 to award a mother enrolled in high school for child care necessities so she can stay in school and work towards her diploma. There is a $35 dollar registration that includes a T-Shirt. Top male and female runners will receive a $25 Zingerman's gift card.
https://www.shesgotgrit.online/blank-page“Safari Run to Uganda”: Partnering in Health and Wholeness.
Family-friendly, self-timed 5-km race to benefit Zion Family Health, a medical and dental clinic in Sayyi, Uganda. Also, a 1.1-mile fun run. Prizes for best child & adult African animal costume, free T-shirt. 8 a.m. (registration & T-shirt pickup), 9 a.m. (fun run), & 10 a.m. (5-km), County Farm Park, 2230 Platt Rd. $12-$40. Preregistration required at bit.ly/safrarirun2022. buildinguppihw@gmail.com.
“Springtime Invitational Competition”: Ann Arbor Figure Skating Club.
“Safari Run to Uganda”: Building Up: Partnering in Health and Wholeness.
1.1 mile fun run and 5K race to raise money for a medical/dental clinic in Sayyi, Uganda. Also, a costume contest for best African animal costume. 9 a.m. fun run, 10 a.m. 5K run.County Farm Park, 2230 Platt Rd. $40 (age 11-17 $25, age 3-10 $12). Preregistration required at runsignup.com/Race/MI/AnnArbor/SafariRuntoUganda.
Trinkets to Treasures Community Yard Sale: Salem Area Historical Society.
Community-wide yard sale of donated items. Proceeds benefit SAHS. Donations accepted at SAHS on Sat. May 14 (9–11 a.m.) and Wed. May 18 (5–7 p.m.). Sellers can rent flea market space but must reserve it at bit.ly/salemyardsale. 9 a.m.–2 p.m., SAHS, 7991 North Territorial, Salem Twp. SAHShistory.org.
Volunteer Stewardship Workday: Ann Arbor Natural Area Preservation Division.
May 1, 7, 14, 15, 21, & 22. 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. May 1 (9 a.m.–noon): Botsford Recreational Preserve, park in the Park and Ride lot on Miller Rd., then meet at the Botsford Recreational Preserve entrance, west on Miller. May 1 (1–4 p.m.): Mary Beth Doyle Park, meet at the corner of Cardinal Ave. and Sharon Dr. May 7 (9 a.m.–noon): Huron Parkway Nature Area, meet at 3470 Woodland Rd., off East Huron River Dr. May 7 (1–4 p.m.): Molin Nature Area, meet at the end of Powell Rd. on Columbia. May 14 (9 a.m.–noon): Fuller Park, meet at the parking lot at the end of Island Dr. May 14 (1–4 p.m.): Argo Nature Area, meet on Longshore Dr. at Amherst Ave. May 15 (1–4 p.m.): Bird Hills Nature Area, meet at the Bird Rd. entrance, west of Huron River Dr. May 21 (9 a.m.–noon): Sunset Brooks Nature Area, meet at the Beechwood Dr. entrance to the park. May 21 (1–4 p.m.): Cedar Bend Nature Area, meet at the Island Park parking lot, at the end of Island Dr. May 22 (9 a.m.–noon): Marshall Nature Area, meet in the parking lot off Dixboro Rd., north of Plymouth Rd. May 22 (1–4 p.m.): Black Pond Woods, meet on Tibbits Ct., off Pontiac Trail. Various locations. Free. Preregistration recommended at bit.ly/a2stewardworkday. 794–6627.
“The International Honor Quilt - Women Remembering Women”: Greater Ann Arbor Quilt Guild Lecture.
Colorado-based quilting teacher Dana E. Jones discusses (via Zoom) a crowdsourced quilt composed of small triangular quilts, each celebrating an individual woman, a group of women or a women’s issue. Jones also offers virtual demonstrations of 2 of her patterns (Fri. & Sun., 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. $105/each, includes kit.) See gaaqg.com. 9:15 a.m., for URL preregister at gaaqg.com. $10 (members, free). info@gaaqg.com.
“Neighborhood Nature Day: Sassafras Woods”: Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission.
All invited to join WCPARC naturalist Shawn Severance in removing early spring invasive species to make room for native wildflowers that support pollinators. 10 a.m.–noon, Rolling Hills County Park, 7660 Stony Creek Rd., Ypsilanti. Free; $6 vehicle entry fee required. Preregistration required by emailing severances@washtenaw.org, 971–6337.
Spring Sale: Friends at the Front Porch.
May 21 & 22. Juried show and sale of works by Michigan artists and crafters, including handwoven textiles, jewelry, ceramics, book arts, and more. Also, blacksmithing demonstrations, weather permitting. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Sat.) & 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (Sun.), 1219 Traver. Free admission. frontporchtextiles@me.com, 478-9053.
“Apple WWDC Announcements”: MacTechnics.
Discussion for Mac beginners and power users to anticipate and share insights about what will be introduced at the free online Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) June 6-10, where Apple is likely to unveil new and planned iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and Mac software and features. Developers worldwide can get access to future versions of Apple operating systems, as well as engage with Apple engineers through engineering sessions, one-on-one lab appointments, and Apple developer forums. Also, Mac questions of any kind welcome. 11 a.m.–1 p.m., for URL email contact@mactechnics.org. Free. Mactechnics.org.
Ninja Obstacle Course for Kids: Keith Hafner's Karate
Details: Ninja Obstacle Course. Big fun, FREE, open to 3, 4, and 5 year olds. Includes age appropriate training in agility and body balance.
When: Saturday, May 21, 11:00 - 11:30
Where: 'Keith Hafner's Karate,' 214 S. Main, Ann Arbor
Admission: FREE!
https://member-site.net/VIP/default.aspx?FE--whggXSpring Sale: Friends at the Front Porch.
May 21 & 22. Juried show and sale of works by Michigan artists and crafters, including handwoven textiles, jewelry, ceramics, book arts, and more. Also, blacksmithing demonstrations, weather permitting. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Sat.) & 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (Sun.), 1219 Traver. Free admission. frontporchtextiles@me.com, 478-9053.
Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration: Ann Arbor YMCA
All invited to this cultural celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month. Games, crafts, dance and music performances, food, and educational resources. Noon - 4 p.m., YMCA gymnasium, 400 W. Washington Street. Preregistration requested.
https://bit.ly/ymca-aapi-heritageFree Vaccination Clinic: Ann Arbor YMCA
School of Rock Ann Arbor Seasonal Show
Rock 101, Performance and the Adult Groups will do songs from the Seasonal Show of Love vs Break Up songs.
Noon, Moose Lodge 782, 5506 Stony Creek Rd, Ypsilanti. Free. dwilson@schoolofrock.com, (734) 483-0900.
https://www.schoolofrock.com/locations/annarbor
“Lucia di Lammermoor”: Fathom Events.
Live (Sat.) and prerecorded (Wed.) broadcasts of the Metropolitan Opera production of Donizetti’s dark grand opera, set in 18th-century Scotland, about the violent effects of a forbidden love that blooms amid 2 feuding families. 12:55 p.m. (Sat.), 1 & 6:30 p.m. (Wed., Ann Arbor 20 only). Ann Arbor 20 (4100 Carpenter, 973–8424), Emagine (1335 E. Michigan Ave., Saline, 316–5500). Tickets $12.50 in advance online (recommended) & at the door. For updated schedule, see FathomEvents.com/events.
“Creature Encounters”: The Creature Conservancy.
Every Sun. & Sat. Conservancy staffers show off some animals native to Eurasia (2 & 4 p.m.), including a reindeer, a Burmese python, and a legless lizard, which is not a snake. 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.
“Heckuva Hike”: Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission.
WCPARC naturalist Kelsey Dehring leads a 5.5-mile fitness hike over fairly level terrain with a few steep hills through a mix of fields, forests, and lakeside. 1–3:30 p.m., Watkins Lake State Park & County Preserve, 14801 Arnold Rd., Manchester. Free, preregistration required by emailing dehringk@washtenaw.org (limited to 15 people), 971–6337.
“Junior Naturalist: Secretive Snakes”: Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission.
U-M Baseball.
This month’s home schedule includes a game against Youngstown State (May3, 6 p.m.), a 3-game series vs. Indiana (May 6, 6 p.m., May 7, 2 p.m., and May 8, 1 p.m.) and Rutgers (May 19, 6 p.m., May 20, 2 p.m., May 21, 1 p.m.), a single game vs. MSU (May 17, 6 p.m.), and nonconference games vs. Xavier (May 10, 6 p.m.) and Wright State (May 11, 6 p.m., dollar day), 6 p.m., Ray Fisher Stadium, 1114 S. State St. $6 ($8 in advance). mGOblue.com, 764–0247.
“Family Nature Adventures: Carboniferous Creepie-Crawlies”: Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission.
Families invited to join WCPARC naturalist Shawn Severance on a hike to hunt for some of Earth’s most ancient animals. Millipedes, sow bugs, and harvestmen first emerged in the Carboniferous period and are still important. Perennial Garden, County Farm Park, 2230 Platt Rd. Free. Preregistration required at bit.ly/wcprc2022 (activity #831002), severances@washtenaw.org.
“Greek Mythology in Daily Life”: U-M Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Saturday Sampler.
“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.
“Benefit Concert for Those Fleeing Crisis in Ukraine”: First Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Ann Arbor.
Benefit concert featuring Tret Fure, a virtuoso folk-rock guitarist and songwriter who got her start with the Spencer Davis Group in the early 70s and has been a major figure in women’s music since the early 80s. Her 2020 CD, Stone by Stone, is “her most mature and thought provoking CD to date,” according to a Curve magazine reviewer. 100% of donations go to humanitarian aid through FemFund.pl. 7-9 p.m., First Unitarian Universalist Church, 4001 Ann Arbor Saline Rd. Mask and vaccination required. Donation. Preregistration required at bit.ly/fureukraine. uuaa.org, ed@uuaa.org, 665-6158.
Free Benefit Concert for Humanitarian Aid to Those Fleeing Crisis in Ukraine featuring Tret Fure
Free Benefit Concert for Humanitarian Aid to Those Fleeing Crisis in Ukraine featuring Tret Fure' Admission is Free. Donations requested. 100% of donations o to direct aid through FemFund.pl.
Tret Fure in an acclaimed, multi-award winning and prolific contemporary folk artist. She is well know as a songwriter, musician, and storyteller extraordinaire who offers exceptionally crafted songs, and stories rich with poignant themes of our age.
The concert is at 7:00 pm at the First Unitarian Universalists Congregation of Ann Arbor at 4001 Ann Arbor Saline Rd. 734-665-6158. Limited seating. Registration required at uuaa.org where Covid protocols can be reviewed.
http://HTTPS://WWW.UUAA.ORGDerek Richards: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase.
May 20 & 21. A Detroit native who now lives in Florida and performs often in Las Vegas, Richards is known for his stream of sarcastic and funny observations about everything from how to get out of a DUI offense to what safety in the NFL really means. He has performed for U.S. troops in more than 15 countries. Preceded by 2 opening acts TBA. Alcohol is served. 7:30 (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.
“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.
“Sweet Smell of Success”: Michigan Theatre.
(Alexander Mackendrick, 1957). Film noir starring Burt Lancaster as an immoral New York City newspaper columnist who hires an only slightly less sleazy publicist, played by Tony Curtis, to split up the relationship between the columnist’s sister and her jazz musician boyfriend. Screenplay by Clifford Odets and Ernest Lehman. 8 p.m. Michigan Theater. 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. Different times.
"Rumors": PTD Productions.
May 12-15 & 18-21. Liz Greaves-Hoxsie directs local actors in Neil Simon's farce about a fancy New York dinner party that collapses into confused panic. Invited to a deputy mayor's 10th anniversary, the first couple finds the food uncooked, the host shot, and the hostess gone. Afraid of scandal, the two try to hide it from the next couple, who in turn hide it from the next, until all four couples are caught up in a fast-paced, hilarious melee of misunderstanding. Cast: Karrie Waarala, Karl Sikkenga, Wendy Ascione-Juska, Gary Lehman, Daniel Dye, Laura Bird, Adam Weakley, Veronica Long, Eric Thornburg, and Pascal Casamier. 8 p.m. (Thurs.-Sat.) and 2 p.m. (Wed. & Sun.). Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. Huron, Ypsilanti. Tickets $18 (Students & Seniors, $12) in advance at ptdproductions.com and at the door. 483-7345.
Creole du Nord: Kerrytown Concert House Kaleidoscope.
Lively Cajun and Zydeco music by this popular Manchester ensemble whose repertoire ranges from quintessential New Orleans tunes like “Iko Iko” and “Jolie Blonde” to traditional Appalachian numbers like “Cluck Old Hen.” Led by vocalist, accordion player, and fiddler Mark Palms, with bassist Carol Palms, fiddler Walter Prettyman, guitarist Billy King, and drummer Pete Siers. 8 p.m., KCH, 415 N. Fourth Ave. Livestream available at KerrytownConcertHouse.com. Tickets $13–$50 in advance online and at the door. Mask & proof of vaccination (or negative Covid test within past 72 hours) required. 769–2999.
North Sea Gas: Acoustic Routes.
Traditional Scottish music by this popular Edinburgh trio whose instrumentation includes guitar, mandolin, fiddle, bouzouki, whistles, bodhrán, and banjo. Their album, The Fire and the Passion of Scotland, was named 2013 Album of the Year on Celtic Radio in Boston. 8 p.m., Stony Lake Brewing, 447 E. Michigan Ave., Saline. $20 in advance at stonylakebrewing.com & at the door. 316-7919.
Derek Richards: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase.
May 20 & 21. A Detroit native who now lives in Florida and performs often in Las Vegas, Richards is known for his stream of sarcastic and funny observations about everything from how to get out of a DUI offense to what safety in the NFL really means. He has performed for U.S. troops in more than 15 countries. Preceded by 2 opening acts TBA. Alcohol is served. 7:30 (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.
