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May 16, 2024
“Community Keys”: Ann Arbor Summer Festival
Every day, May 1–June 21. Three pianos painted by U-M students are available at different locations throughout Ann Arbor for anyone to play an impromptu concert. On May 1, world-renowned local boogie-woogie & blues pianist Mark “Mr. B” Braun plays a concert at each of the 3 locations. Also, scheduled concerts by local pianists TBA every Wednesday and Saturday (see a2sf.org). The project culminates with a grand finale piano trio performance on June 21 at Top of the Park. Scheduled concerts begin at noon, Ann Arbor Farmers Market; 2:30 p.m., Michigan Theater; 5 p.m., U-M Shapiro Undergrad Library, 919 South University. Free. (734) 994–5999.
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“Migration Thursdays at The Arb”: Washtenaw Bird & Nature Alliance (formerly Washtenaw Audubon Society)
Every Thurs. Mar. 28–May 30. All invited on a leaderless walk through the arboretum to observe migrating birds making their way north. Binoculars provided if needed. 8–10 a.m., meet at the Dow Prairie entrance at Riverview Dr. Free. washtenawaudubon.org.
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Artists' Open Studio: Ann Arbor Senior Center
Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave., bit.ly/a2-senior-cnt, (734) 794–6250. Weekly activities. Preregistration required for some events by emailing bpatton@a2gov.org or calling.
Artists’ Open Studio (Thurs. 9:30–11 a.m.), bring projects to work on or use supplied materials. $2; members, free.
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“Healthy Living”: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
2401 Plymouth Rd. Talks for seniors. Free (except as noted). Preregistration required for some events. For Zoom links see calendar at bit.ly/a2-turner-cal-may2024. (734) 998–9353, michmed.org/tswp, tswp.info@umich.edu.
May 13 & 14 (noon–4 p.m.): “AARP Safety Driver Class.” Bring driver’s license and AARP card, $20 ($25 for non-AARP members) preregister by calling.
May 16 (10–11:30 a.m.): “Yoga for Right Now.” With yoga teacher Dorothyann Coyne.
May 20 (10–11 a.m.): “Kitchen Clinic Natural Health: The Mighty Brassica” Cooking demo with naturopathic doctor Nia-Avelina Aguirre, $10, preregister by calling (734) 883–7513.
May 29 (10–11:30 a.m.): “Senior Nutrition and Inflammation.” With Turner Geriatric fellow Jean Narzoo.
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Chinese Mah-Jongg: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program, 2401 Plymouth Rd. Weekly activities. Free (except as noted). Preregistration required for some events. For Zoom links see calendar at bit.ly/a2-turner-cal-may2024. (734) 998–9353, michmed.org/tswp, tswp.info@umich.edu.
Chinese Mah-jongg (Thurs. 10 a.m.–noon).
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“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
Every Tues.–Sun. All age 6 & up invited into the museum’s Nature Lab and Micro Worlds Lab to use scientific tools and museum specimens to answer questions and solve problems. Schedule subject to change. 11 a.m.–3 p.m., U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478.
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Preschool Storytimes: AADL
Every Mon.–Fri. (different times): Preschool Storytimes: AADL. Half-hour program of stories and songs for kids ages 2–5 (with caregiver). Pittsfield (Mon. 10:30 a.m., except May 27 & Thurs. 11 a.m.), Downtown (Tues. 11 a.m.), Malletts Creek (Tues. 11 a.m. & Wed. 10:30 a.m.), Traverwood (Thurs. 11 a.m.), and Westgate (Fri. 1 p.m.). Free.
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Preschool Storytimes: AADL
Every Mon.–Fri. (different times): Preschool Storytimes: AADL. Half-hour program of stories and songs for kids ages 2–5 (with caregiver). Pittsfield (Mon. 10:30 a.m., except May 27 & Thurs. 11 a.m.), Downtown (Tues. 11 a.m.), Malletts Creek (Tues. 11 a.m. & Wed. 10:30 a.m.), Traverwood (Thurs. 11 a.m.), and Westgate (Fri. 1 p.m.). Free.
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Open Board Games: Sylvan Factory
Every Thurs. & Sun. All invited to play from a wide variety of board games on hand in a casual, friendly atmosphere. Instruction provided. Noon–4 p.m. (Thurs.) & noon–6 p.m. (Sun.), Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium. Free. info@sylvanfactory.com.
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Sanctioned Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center
Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave., bit.ly/a2-senior-cnt, (734) 794–6250. Weekly activities. Preregistration required for some events by emailing bpatton@a2gov.org or calling.
Sanctioned Bridge (Thurs. noon–3:30 p.m.). $9; members, $8.
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"Wise Guys: Conversations for Men": U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program, 2401 Plymouth Rd. Weekly activities. Free (except as noted). Preregistration required for some events. For Zoom links see calendar at bit.ly/a2-turner-cal-may2024. (734) 998–9353, michmed.org/tswp, tswp.info@umich.edu.
Wise Guys: Conversations for Men (Thurs. 1–2:30 p.m. via Zoom).
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Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor City Club
Every Tues., Thurs., & Fri. All invited to play ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge (Fri. & Tues.) and a 499er game (Thurs.) for players with no more than 499 ACBL master points. 1–4 p.m. or so (arrive by 12:45 p.m.), City Club, 1830 Washtenaw. $8 per person. If you plan to come without a partner, email ronmeade@comcast.net beforehand.
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Ikebana International
All invited to learn about and practice this Japanese style of flower arranging. Floral materials provided, bring your own container and tools. 1–2:30 p.m., U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. $20. Space limited; preregistration required at a2ikebana@gmail.com. Metered parking. More info at ikebanaannarbor.org.
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“The Antichrist Cometh”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
Every Wed.–Sun., Mar. 22–May 25. Rhiannon Ragland directs the premiere of Livonia playwright David MacGregor’s comedy about a happily married man who discovers that he might be the Antichrist. Will he be able to attend a small dinner party, or will the event usher in the Apocalypse? Contains adult subject matter and language. 3 p.m. (Wed.–Sat.), 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Purple Rose Theatre, 137 Park St., Chelsea. Tickets $30–$48 in advance at purplerosetheatre.org & by phone, and (if available) at the door. Discounts available for students, patrons under age 30, seniors, teachers, military personnel, and groups. (734) 433–7673.
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Manchester Farmers Market: Manchester Farmers Market
The Manchester Farmers Market has a great line up of vendors and activities for summer 2024! Shop with us for the freshest veggies, fruit and baked goods, as well as high quality crafts and services, while enjoying free activities! This year we will have Pollinator Week, the Fairy Festival, learn about goats, cows, canning and lots more!
Thursdays, May16 - Oct 17, 3-6pm, downtown Manchester, Adrian St and Main St.
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“What Our Words Say about Us”: U-M Psychology Department 2024 Katz-Newcomb Social Psychology Annual Lecture
Retired University of Texas psychology professor James Pennebaker discusses how word use can reflect people’s age, sex, education, personality, and mental health. 5:30 p.m., U-M Union Ballroom. Free. (734) 764-3520.
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Heat Press Open Lab: Ann Arbor District Library
A chance for adults to use the AADL heat press to transfer their own design onto a provided tote bag, or bring a T-shirt or other fabric material to print on. 5:30–7 p.m., AADL Downtown Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“iNaturalist Workshop”: Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission
All invited to join WCPARC naturalist Shawn Severance and Doug Reith in learning how to use this phone app to identify and report interesting organisms you see while out in nature. iNaturalist is a crowdsourced international scientific database. 6–8 p.m., County Farm Park, Platt Rd. pavilion, 2230 Platt. Free, preregistration required (space limited) by emailing severances@washtenaw.org.
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“Repairsday Thursday”: All Hands Active
Every Thurs. All invited to drop in with broken electronics, furniture, toys, and any other item for AHA members to try to repair and offer advice. Repairs not guaranteed. 6–8 p.m., AHA, basement of 255 E. Liberty, ste. 225. Livestream available at meetup.com/allhandsactive/events. Free; donations welcome. info@allhandsactive.org.
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“Vyshyvanka Day Party”: York Food & Drink
Ukrainian food vendors, crafts for sale, live music TBA. International Vyshyvanka Day is named for the distinctive embroidery patterns on traditional Ukrainian cloth goods. Proceeds benefit the Ukrainian National Women’s League. 6–8 p.m., York Food & Drink, 1928 Packard. Free admission. (734) 395–1299.
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Drop-In Knitting: Spun
Every Sun.–Thurs. (different times). All invited to work on their knitting, crochet, weaving, and embroidery projects. 6–8 p.m. (Mon.–Thurs.) & 1–3 p.m. (Sun.), Spun, 401 N. Fourth Ave. Free. (734) 780–7867.
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Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company (AARC)
Every Mon., Tues., Thurs., & Sat. (different AARC locations). Runners of all abilities invited to join a 5K mapped route (Mon. & Thurs.), an interval-based training run (Tues.), or an advanced or beginner group run (Sat.). 6 p.m. (Thurs.), AARC Colonnade, 901 W. Eisenhower; 7 a.m. (Sat.) & 6 p.m. (Tues.), AARC Downtown, 209 S. Ashley; & 6 p.m. (Mon.), Corner Brewery, 720 Norris, Ypsilanti. Free. annarborrunningcompany.com.
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“Springtime Exhibition & Invitational Competition”: Ann Arbor Figure Skating Club
May 14 & 16–19. May 14: AAFSC skaters exhibit their routines in preparation for the competition. May 16–19: skaters from beginners to seniors compete in freestyle, ice dance, pairs, and showcase categories. 6:15 p.m.–8:05 p.m. (Tues.), 6:15 p.m.–8 p.m. (Thurs.), 9 a.m.–8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 9 a.m.–noon (Sun.), Ann Arbor Ice Cube, 2121 Oak Valley. Free. (734) 213–6768.
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“A Revolver to Carry at Night”: Literati Bookstore
Czech-born, Barcelona-based writer Monika Zgustova discusses her new biographical novel about Véra Nabokov and the ways she supported the career of her literary giant husband, Vladimir. 6:30 p.m., Literati, 124 E. Washington. Free. (734) 585–5567.
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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. 7–9:30 p.m., FUMC Green Wood Church, 1001 Green at Glazier Way. Free. detroitirishmusic.org, contact@detroitirishmusic.org.
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Live Trivia Game: Bløm Meadworks
Every Thurs. Two one-hour trivia games run by a Bløm host. Come by yourself or with a team. Prizes. 7 & 8 p.m., Bløm, 100 S. Fourth Ave. Free, but purchase of food & drink encouraged. (734) 548–9729.
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Jay Stevens: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
May 16-18. Known as a “clean” comic with a relaxed and homey style, Stevens features easygoing, observational comedy that ranges from the behavioral tendencies of older people to why Jesus was actually from Alabama. Tonight’s performance, billed “A Night of Comedy and FUNdraising,” benefits JCC Youth Services. Opening act TBA. Alcohol served. 7:15 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 9:45 p.m. (Sat.), 212 S. Fourth Ave. $36 includes 2 drink tickets (Thurs. only; Fri. & Sat., $20) at aacomedy.com and (if available) at the door. (734) 996–9080.
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“Death Proof”: State Theatre
Film screenings every Wed.–Sun. 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.
May 10 & 16: “Death Proof” (Quentin Tarantino, 2007). Slasher film starring Kurt Russell as a stuntman who murders young women with cars he has modified to be “death-proof.” 9:30 p.m. (Fri.) & 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.).
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“Glengarry Glen Ross”: PTD. Productions
May. 9–12 & 15–18. Liz Greaves-Hoxsie directs local actors in David Mamet's Pulitzer Prize–winning 1984 tour de force about an office full of dog-eat-dog real-estate salesmen run amok in their efforts to unload overpriced condos on gullible homebuyers. “If Glengarry Glen Ross is about one thing, it's about talking . . . ugly, desperate, jittery talking—talking as a weapon, as a means of survival,” says drama critic Ben Stephens. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun. & Wed.), Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. Huron St., Ypsilanti. Tickets $20 (students, seniors, & active military, $15) in advance at ptdproductions.com and at the door. (734) 483–7345.
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“Sing a Song”: Ypsilanti Community Choir Annual Spring Concert
Ariel Toews Ricotta directs this local choral ensemble in a variety of choral works and show tunes, among them Benj Pasek and Justin Paul’s “From Now On” from The Greatest Showman soundtrack, Irving Berlin’s “Blue Skies,” Ben E. King’s “Stand by Me,” Julia Ward Howe’s “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” and more. Piano accompaniment by Maria Cimarelli. 7:30 p.m. Washtenaw Community College Towsley Auditorium (Morris Lawrence Bldg.), 4800 E. Huron River Dr. Free. Masks recommended. ypsicommchoir.org.
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“Vishniac”: Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival
May 5–26. Annual festival of documentary and feature films on Jewish themes. Includes both in-person screenings at the State Theatre (except as noted) and different films made available each week to stream anytime. $12 per film; virtual festival pass, $50–$150. Various times & locations. jccannarbor.org/film-festival. (734) 971–0990.
May 16: “Vishniac” (Laura Bialis, 2023). Documentary about Roman Vishniac, a Russian Jewish photographer who captured now-iconic images of Eastern European Jewish life in the 1930s. Washtenaw Community College Morris Lawrence Bldg., 7:30 p.m.
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Pub Quiz: Conor O’Neill’s Irish Pub
Every Thurs. Popular weekly trivia fest. Come with a team of 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. (734) 665–2968.
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Spring Concert: U-M Life Sciences Orchestra
Nicholas Bromilow conducts this ensemble of musicians from the U-M medical and life sciences staff in a program that includes 19th-century Danish composer Niels Gade’s concert overture Echoes of Ossian, Sibelius’s Nordic saga–inspired tone poem En Saga, and Saint-Saëns’ Symphony No. 3, popularly known as the “Organ Symphony” because, uncommonly for late-Romantic music, two of its sections employ a pipe organ. Preceded at 6:45 p.m. by a brief talk. 7:30 p.m., Hill Auditorium. Free. (734) 936–ARTS.
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The Art of the Trio: Kerrytown Concert House
Composer-pianist Steve Talaga, a mainstay on the West Michigan music scene, is joined by West Michigan bassist Tom Knific and local drummer Pete Siers for an evening of straight-ahead jazz. A Downbeat Magazine jazz composition award winner, Talaga was the West Michigan Jazz Society's 2008 Jazz Musician of the Year, and he has performed with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra and other jazz greats, as well as the DSO. 7:30 p.m., KCH, 415 N. Fourth Ave. Masks encouraged. Tickets $29–$50 (students, $19) in advance at kerrytownconcerthouse.com and at the door. (734) 769–2999.
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Live Trivia Game: Bløm Meadworks
Every Thurs. Two one-hour trivia games run by a Bløm host. Come by yourself or with a team. Prizes. 7 & 8 p.m., Bløm, 100 S. Fourth Ave. Free, but purchase of food & drink encouraged. (734) 548–9729.
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“Community Keys”: Ann Arbor Summer Festival
Every day, May 1–June 21. Three pianos painted by U-M students are available at different locations throughout Ann Arbor for anyone to play an impromptu concert. On May 1, world-renowned local boogie-woogie & blues pianist Mark “Mr. B” Braun plays a concert at each of the 3 locations. Also, scheduled concerts by local pianists TBA every Wednesday and Saturday (see a2sf.org). The project culminates with a grand finale piano trio performance on June 21 at Top of the Park. Scheduled concerts begin at noon, Ann Arbor Farmers Market; 2:30 p.m., Michigan Theater; 5 p.m., U-M Shapiro Undergrad Library, 919 South University. Free. (734) 994–5999.
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“Migration Thursdays at The Arb”: Washtenaw Bird & Nature Alliance (formerly Washtenaw Audubon Society)
Every Thurs. Mar. 28–May 30. All invited on a leaderless walk through the arboretum to observe migrating birds making their way north. Binoculars provided if needed. 8–10 a.m., meet at the Dow Prairie entrance at Riverview Dr. Free. washtenawaudubon.org.
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Artists' Open Studio: Ann Arbor Senior Center
Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave., bit.ly/a2-senior-cnt, (734) 794–6250. Weekly activities. Preregistration required for some events by emailing bpatton@a2gov.org or calling.
Artists’ Open Studio (Thurs. 9:30–11 a.m.), bring projects to work on or use supplied materials. $2; members, free.
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“Healthy Living”: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
2401 Plymouth Rd. Talks for seniors. Free (except as noted). Preregistration required for some events. For Zoom links see calendar at bit.ly/a2-turner-cal-may2024. (734) 998–9353, michmed.org/tswp, tswp.info@umich.edu.
May 13 & 14 (noon–4 p.m.): “AARP Safety Driver Class.” Bring driver’s license and AARP card, $20 ($25 for non-AARP members) preregister by calling.
May 16 (10–11:30 a.m.): “Yoga for Right Now.” With yoga teacher Dorothyann Coyne.
May 20 (10–11 a.m.): “Kitchen Clinic Natural Health: The Mighty Brassica” Cooking demo with naturopathic doctor Nia-Avelina Aguirre, $10, preregister by calling (734) 883–7513.
May 29 (10–11:30 a.m.): “Senior Nutrition and Inflammation.” With Turner Geriatric fellow Jean Narzoo.
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Chinese Mah-Jongg: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program, 2401 Plymouth Rd. Weekly activities. Free (except as noted). Preregistration required for some events. For Zoom links see calendar at bit.ly/a2-turner-cal-may2024. (734) 998–9353, michmed.org/tswp, tswp.info@umich.edu.
Chinese Mah-jongg (Thurs. 10 a.m.–noon).
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“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
Every Tues.–Sun. All age 6 & up invited into the museum’s Nature Lab and Micro Worlds Lab to use scientific tools and museum specimens to answer questions and solve problems. Schedule subject to change. 11 a.m.–3 p.m., U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478.
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Preschool Storytimes: AADL
Every Mon.–Fri. (different times): Preschool Storytimes: AADL. Half-hour program of stories and songs for kids ages 2–5 (with caregiver). Pittsfield (Mon. 10:30 a.m., except May 27 & Thurs. 11 a.m.), Downtown (Tues. 11 a.m.), Malletts Creek (Tues. 11 a.m. & Wed. 10:30 a.m.), Traverwood (Thurs. 11 a.m.), and Westgate (Fri. 1 p.m.). Free.
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Preschool Storytimes: AADL
Every Mon.–Fri. (different times): Preschool Storytimes: AADL. Half-hour program of stories and songs for kids ages 2–5 (with caregiver). Pittsfield (Mon. 10:30 a.m., except May 27 & Thurs. 11 a.m.), Downtown (Tues. 11 a.m.), Malletts Creek (Tues. 11 a.m. & Wed. 10:30 a.m.), Traverwood (Thurs. 11 a.m.), and Westgate (Fri. 1 p.m.). Free.
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Open Board Games: Sylvan Factory
Every Thurs. & Sun. All invited to play from a wide variety of board games on hand in a casual, friendly atmosphere. Instruction provided. Noon–4 p.m. (Thurs.) & noon–6 p.m. (Sun.), Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium. Free. info@sylvanfactory.com.
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Sanctioned Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center
Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave., bit.ly/a2-senior-cnt, (734) 794–6250. Weekly activities. Preregistration required for some events by emailing bpatton@a2gov.org or calling.
Sanctioned Bridge (Thurs. noon–3:30 p.m.). $9; members, $8.
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"Wise Guys: Conversations for Men": U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program, 2401 Plymouth Rd. Weekly activities. Free (except as noted). Preregistration required for some events. For Zoom links see calendar at bit.ly/a2-turner-cal-may2024. (734) 998–9353, michmed.org/tswp, tswp.info@umich.edu.
Wise Guys: Conversations for Men (Thurs. 1–2:30 p.m. via Zoom).
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Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor City Club
Every Tues., Thurs., & Fri. All invited to play ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge (Fri. & Tues.) and a 499er game (Thurs.) for players with no more than 499 ACBL master points. 1–4 p.m. or so (arrive by 12:45 p.m.), City Club, 1830 Washtenaw. $8 per person. If you plan to come without a partner, email ronmeade@comcast.net beforehand.
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Ikebana International
All invited to learn about and practice this Japanese style of flower arranging. Floral materials provided, bring your own container and tools. 1–2:30 p.m., U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. $20. Space limited; preregistration required at a2ikebana@gmail.com. Metered parking. More info at ikebanaannarbor.org.
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“The Antichrist Cometh”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
Every Wed.–Sun., Mar. 22–May 25. Rhiannon Ragland directs the premiere of Livonia playwright David MacGregor’s comedy about a happily married man who discovers that he might be the Antichrist. Will he be able to attend a small dinner party, or will the event usher in the Apocalypse? Contains adult subject matter and language. 3 p.m. (Wed.–Sat.), 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Purple Rose Theatre, 137 Park St., Chelsea. Tickets $30–$48 in advance at purplerosetheatre.org & by phone, and (if available) at the door. Discounts available for students, patrons under age 30, seniors, teachers, military personnel, and groups. (734) 433–7673.
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Manchester Farmers Market: Manchester Farmers Market
The Manchester Farmers Market has a great line up of vendors and activities for summer 2024! Shop with us for the freshest veggies, fruit and baked goods, as well as high quality crafts and services, while enjoying free activities! This year we will have Pollinator Week, the Fairy Festival, learn about goats, cows, canning and lots more!
Thursdays, May16 - Oct 17, 3-6pm, downtown Manchester, Adrian St and Main St.
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“What Our Words Say about Us”: U-M Psychology Department 2024 Katz-Newcomb Social Psychology Annual Lecture
Retired University of Texas psychology professor James Pennebaker discusses how word use can reflect people’s age, sex, education, personality, and mental health. 5:30 p.m., U-M Union Ballroom. Free. (734) 764-3520.
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Heat Press Open Lab: Ann Arbor District Library
A chance for adults to use the AADL heat press to transfer their own design onto a provided tote bag, or bring a T-shirt or other fabric material to print on. 5:30–7 p.m., AADL Downtown Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“iNaturalist Workshop”: Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission
All invited to join WCPARC naturalist Shawn Severance and Doug Reith in learning how to use this phone app to identify and report interesting organisms you see while out in nature. iNaturalist is a crowdsourced international scientific database. 6–8 p.m., County Farm Park, Platt Rd. pavilion, 2230 Platt. Free, preregistration required (space limited) by emailing severances@washtenaw.org.
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“Repairsday Thursday”: All Hands Active
Every Thurs. All invited to drop in with broken electronics, furniture, toys, and any other item for AHA members to try to repair and offer advice. Repairs not guaranteed. 6–8 p.m., AHA, basement of 255 E. Liberty, ste. 225. Livestream available at meetup.com/allhandsactive/events. Free; donations welcome. info@allhandsactive.org.
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“Vyshyvanka Day Party”: York Food & Drink
Ukrainian food vendors, crafts for sale, live music TBA. International Vyshyvanka Day is named for the distinctive embroidery patterns on traditional Ukrainian cloth goods. Proceeds benefit the Ukrainian National Women’s League. 6–8 p.m., York Food & Drink, 1928 Packard. Free admission. (734) 395–1299.
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Drop-In Knitting: Spun
Every Sun.–Thurs. (different times). All invited to work on their knitting, crochet, weaving, and embroidery projects. 6–8 p.m. (Mon.–Thurs.) & 1–3 p.m. (Sun.), Spun, 401 N. Fourth Ave. Free. (734) 780–7867.
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Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company (AARC)
Every Mon., Tues., Thurs., & Sat. (different AARC locations). Runners of all abilities invited to join a 5K mapped route (Mon. & Thurs.), an interval-based training run (Tues.), or an advanced or beginner group run (Sat.). 6 p.m. (Thurs.), AARC Colonnade, 901 W. Eisenhower; 7 a.m. (Sat.) & 6 p.m. (Tues.), AARC Downtown, 209 S. Ashley; & 6 p.m. (Mon.), Corner Brewery, 720 Norris, Ypsilanti. Free. annarborrunningcompany.com.
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“Springtime Exhibition & Invitational Competition”: Ann Arbor Figure Skating Club
May 14 & 16–19. May 14: AAFSC skaters exhibit their routines in preparation for the competition. May 16–19: skaters from beginners to seniors compete in freestyle, ice dance, pairs, and showcase categories. 6:15 p.m.–8:05 p.m. (Tues.), 6:15 p.m.–8 p.m. (Thurs.), 9 a.m.–8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 9 a.m.–noon (Sun.), Ann Arbor Ice Cube, 2121 Oak Valley. Free. (734) 213–6768.
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“A Revolver to Carry at Night”: Literati Bookstore
Czech-born, Barcelona-based writer Monika Zgustova discusses her new biographical novel about Véra Nabokov and the ways she supported the career of her literary giant husband, Vladimir. 6:30 p.m., Literati, 124 E. Washington. Free. (734) 585–5567.
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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. 7–9:30 p.m., FUMC Green Wood Church, 1001 Green at Glazier Way. Free. detroitirishmusic.org, contact@detroitirishmusic.org.
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Live Trivia Game: Bløm Meadworks
Every Thurs. Two one-hour trivia games run by a Bløm host. Come by yourself or with a team. Prizes. 7 & 8 p.m., Bløm, 100 S. Fourth Ave. Free, but purchase of food & drink encouraged. (734) 548–9729.
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Jay Stevens: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
May 16-18. Known as a “clean” comic with a relaxed and homey style, Stevens features easygoing, observational comedy that ranges from the behavioral tendencies of older people to why Jesus was actually from Alabama. Tonight’s performance, billed “A Night of Comedy and FUNdraising,” benefits JCC Youth Services. Opening act TBA. Alcohol served. 7:15 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 9:45 p.m. (Sat.), 212 S. Fourth Ave. $36 includes 2 drink tickets (Thurs. only; Fri. & Sat., $20) at aacomedy.com and (if available) at the door. (734) 996–9080.
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“Death Proof”: State Theatre
Film screenings every Wed.–Sun. 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.
May 10 & 16: “Death Proof” (Quentin Tarantino, 2007). Slasher film starring Kurt Russell as a stuntman who murders young women with cars he has modified to be “death-proof.” 9:30 p.m. (Fri.) & 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.).
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“Glengarry Glen Ross”: PTD. Productions
May. 9–12 & 15–18. Liz Greaves-Hoxsie directs local actors in David Mamet's Pulitzer Prize–winning 1984 tour de force about an office full of dog-eat-dog real-estate salesmen run amok in their efforts to unload overpriced condos on gullible homebuyers. “If Glengarry Glen Ross is about one thing, it's about talking . . . ugly, desperate, jittery talking—talking as a weapon, as a means of survival,” says drama critic Ben Stephens. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun. & Wed.), Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. Huron St., Ypsilanti. Tickets $20 (students, seniors, & active military, $15) in advance at ptdproductions.com and at the door. (734) 483–7345.
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“Sing a Song”: Ypsilanti Community Choir Annual Spring Concert
Ariel Toews Ricotta directs this local choral ensemble in a variety of choral works and show tunes, among them Benj Pasek and Justin Paul’s “From Now On” from The Greatest Showman soundtrack, Irving Berlin’s “Blue Skies,” Ben E. King’s “Stand by Me,” Julia Ward Howe’s “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” and more. Piano accompaniment by Maria Cimarelli. 7:30 p.m. Washtenaw Community College Towsley Auditorium (Morris Lawrence Bldg.), 4800 E. Huron River Dr. Free. Masks recommended. ypsicommchoir.org.
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“Vishniac”: Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival
May 5–26. Annual festival of documentary and feature films on Jewish themes. Includes both in-person screenings at the State Theatre (except as noted) and different films made available each week to stream anytime. $12 per film; virtual festival pass, $50–$150. Various times & locations. jccannarbor.org/film-festival. (734) 971–0990.
May 16: “Vishniac” (Laura Bialis, 2023). Documentary about Roman Vishniac, a Russian Jewish photographer who captured now-iconic images of Eastern European Jewish life in the 1930s. Washtenaw Community College Morris Lawrence Bldg., 7:30 p.m.
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Pub Quiz: Conor O’Neill’s Irish Pub
Every Thurs. Popular weekly trivia fest. Come with a team of 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. (734) 665–2968.
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Spring Concert: U-M Life Sciences Orchestra
Nicholas Bromilow conducts this ensemble of musicians from the U-M medical and life sciences staff in a program that includes 19th-century Danish composer Niels Gade’s concert overture Echoes of Ossian, Sibelius’s Nordic saga–inspired tone poem En Saga, and Saint-Saëns’ Symphony No. 3, popularly known as the “Organ Symphony” because, uncommonly for late-Romantic music, two of its sections employ a pipe organ. Preceded at 6:45 p.m. by a brief talk. 7:30 p.m., Hill Auditorium. Free. (734) 936–ARTS.
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The Art of the Trio: Kerrytown Concert House
Composer-pianist Steve Talaga, a mainstay on the West Michigan music scene, is joined by West Michigan bassist Tom Knific and local drummer Pete Siers for an evening of straight-ahead jazz. A Downbeat Magazine jazz composition award winner, Talaga was the West Michigan Jazz Society's 2008 Jazz Musician of the Year, and he has performed with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra and other jazz greats, as well as the DSO. 7:30 p.m., KCH, 415 N. Fourth Ave. Masks encouraged. Tickets $29–$50 (students, $19) in advance at kerrytownconcerthouse.com and at the door. (734) 769–2999.
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Live Trivia Game: Bløm Meadworks
Every Thurs. Two one-hour trivia games run by a Bløm host. Come by yourself or with a team. Prizes. 7 & 8 p.m., Bløm, 100 S. Fourth Ave. Free, but purchase of food & drink encouraged. (734) 548–9729.
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