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May 27, 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.
"Chocolate, Cheese, And Cider Pairing Class": Zingerman's Creamery
Come with us on an adventure of pairing our cheeses with both hard cider and chocolate. Learn all there is to know and enjoy enhancing your knowledge on these flavor combinations.
This class will include:
6 varieties of cheese
4 varieties of chocolate
4 varieties of hard cider
(this is not limited to and could include a couple more cheese, chocolate and cider samples)
Must be 21+ to attend this event.
Tickets are $85/person. Get your ticket through the link below!
https://www.zingermanscreamery.com/event/chocolate-cheese-and-cider-pairing-class/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.
The Third Place Music Fest.
May 25-28. Performances by U-M students, local musicians, and others from across the Midwest in a range of genres from jazz and classical to folk and electronic. Performers TBA. Various times & locations. Small charge TBA (festival passes available) in advance at thirdplacemusic.org, thirdplaceconcertseries@gmail.com
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.
“The Art and Science of Successful Aging: Cultivating Resilience in Today’s World”: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor City Club.
Every Tues., Thurs., & Fri. All invited to play ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge (Tues., Fri.), or a 499er game (Thurs.). 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.
“Fireside Fun”: Leslie Science & Nature Center.
All invited to sit around a campfire, roast marshmallows, and swap stories. If you like, bring camping chairs and s’mores fixings (marshmallows provided). Rain or shine, so dress for the weather. Mask encouraged. 5:30–7 p.m. Space limited; preregistration recommended but not required. Free. LesliesNC.org, 997–1553.
“Tuck Everlasting”: Light in the Dark Musical Theatre Company.
May 27-29. Stephen Visser & Joshua Bleu direct this Genesee County-based musical 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. 7:30 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Power Center. Tickets $20-22 in advance at mutotix.umich.edu and at the door. litdshows@gmail.com.
Adam Sokol: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase.
May 27 & 28. A Michigan native who now lives in New York City, Sokol has an eccentric and mild-mannered stage presence, but pulls no punches. His smart and funny stories cover such topics as working undercover at a right-wing news blog, idiosyncratic units of measurement, and his mother’s passive-aggressive job-hunt help. 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.
“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.
“The Sandbox”: Dreamland Theater.
Apr. 29, May 13 & 27. All invited to tell a story, dance, juggle, put on a puppet show, read a poem, or share another talent at this open mic. Acts must be under 10 minutes. Also, a few vendors welcome to sell crafts. 8 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.), Dreamland Theater, 26 N. Washington, Ypsilanti. Free ($5 donation suggested). Preregistration required by performers at bit.ly/sandboxact and by vendors at bit.ly/sandboxvendor. facebook.com/TheaterDreamland info@dreamlandtheater.com.
