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March 29, 2024
U-M Museum of Natural History Planetarium & Dome Theater
Every Fri.–Sun. & Mar. 25–29 (AAPS & YCS spring break). Three different audiovisual planetarium shows suitable for all ages. Sea Monsters (11:30 a.m.) follows a curious dolichorhynchops (an extinct species of marine reptile) as she travels through the most dangerous oceans in history. The Sky Tonight (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. Black Holes (1:30 p.m.) features high-resolution visualizations to bring the current science of black holes and other cosmic phenomena to the screen. Various times, MNH, 1105 North University. $8 at the door. Limited capacity. (734) 764–0478.
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Ann Arbor Group Runs: Fleet Feet
Every Fri., Tues., & Wed. Runners of all abilities invited to join a run of 3–5 miles along varying routes from different Fleet Feet locations. Rain or shine. 8 a.m. (Fri.) & 6 p.m. (Wed.), 123 E. Liberty, (734) 769–5016. Also, 8 a.m. (Tues.), 5700 Jackson Rd., (734) 929–9022. Free.
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"Rise and Shine Exercise": Pittsfield Township Senior Center
Pittsfield Township Senior Center, 701 W. Ellsworth. bit.ly/pittsfield-seniors. (734) 822–2120. Weekly events run Jan. 9–Mar. 31. Free (except as noted) in-person activities. Check meeting status before coming.
Rise and Shine Exercise (Mon. & Fri. 9–10 a.m.).
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“The 8 Fest: Remembering Ann Arbor’s Other Film Festival”: 62nd Annual Ann Arbor Film Festival
Mar. 26–31. The oldest and one of the most prestigious avant-garde film festivals in North America, showcasing new experimental and independent films in a wide range of genres. Also, “Off the Screen” roundtable discussions, exhibits, and parties (see aaFilmFest.org for full schedule and festival passes). $14 (members & seniors, $9; students, $8) per screening at the door only. Michigan Theater (except as noted), various times.
Mar. 29:
“The 8 Fest: Remembering Ann Arbor’s Other Film Festival.” Super 8 films curated by film historian Frank Uhle. Coffee and bagels. 10 a.m., U-M North Quad Space 2435, 105 S. State.
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Crafting: Pittsfield Township Senior Center
Pittsfield Township Senior Center, 701 W. Ellsworth. bit.ly/pittsfield-seniors. (734) 822–2120. Weekly events run Jan. 9–Mar. 31. Free (except as noted) in-person activities. Check meeting status before coming.
Crafting (Fri. 10–11:30 a.m.).
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Winter Mall Walks: 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.
Winter Mall Walks (Fri. 10–11 a.m.).
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“Larry Cat in Space”: U-M Museum of Natural History Planetarium & Dome Theater
Mar. 25–29 (AAPS & YCS spring break) (10:30 a.m.). All ages 3–8 invited to watch a cartoon presentation about an inquisitive cat who takes a trip to the Moon. Also, the regular planetarium shows (see 1 Friday) screen. U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Tickets $8 at the front desk. Limited capacity. (734) 764–0478.
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“Stories and Science: All About Fossils” AADL Traverwood
Mar. 29 (10:30–11:30 a.m.). Kids ages 2–5 invited to listen to stories and sing songs about fossils and dinosaurs. Followed by a chance to perform experiments at science stations.
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Playgroups for Babies: AADL
Every Mon.–Wed. & Fri. (different times). Fifteen minutes of stories, rhymes, and songs led by AADL staffers, followed by a short open play. For kids up to 24 months (with caregiver). No older siblings. Malletts Creek (Mon. 10:30 a.m.), Traverwood (Tues. 11 a.m.), Westgate (Wed. 10:30 a.m.), and Downtown (Fri. 10:30 a.m.). Free.
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“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
Every Tues.–Sun. (except Mar. 15 & 16). 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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“Riding the Leviathan: Gender, Fertility, and Selfhood in Autocratic China”: U-M Women’s and Gender Studies Department
Talk by U-M sociology professor Yun Zhou. Noon, 2239 Lane Hall, 204 State. Free. (734) 615–6613.
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Chime Concert: Kerrytown Market & Shops
Every Fri., Sat., & Wed. All invited to play one of 200 songs, with melodies transcribed in numbers, on the 17-bell chime’s numbered keys. Ambitious players can add chords. Kids welcome. Noon–12:30 p.m. (Wed. & Fri.) & 10:30–11 a.m. (Sat.). Kerrytown Market. Free. ofglobal@aol.com.
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Spring Break Scientist Spotlight: U-M Museum of Natural History
All age 10 and up invited to join U-M research scientists in interactive activities featuring the work of undergraduate researchers in a range of fields from anthropology and psychology to chemistry. Noon–4 p.m., MNH, 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478.
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Tai Chi: 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 tinyurl.com/a2-turner-cal. (734) 998–9353, michmed.org/tswp, tswp.info@umich.edu.
Tai Chi (Mon., Wed., & Fri. noon–12:30 p.m. via Zoom).
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U-M Center for Southeast Asian Studies Lecture Series
Mar. 22: “From Migpanud to Migsolat: Creating a Literary Tradition in Lumad Mindanao,” a talk by UCLA anthropology professor Oona Paredes on efforts to preserve the oral tradition of an island people in the South Philippines. Mar. 29: Columbia University journalism professor Sheila Coronel on “The End of Accountability? The Philippines Under Duterte and Marcos.” Noon, 110 Weiser Hall, 500 Church. For livestream preregister at ii.umich.edu/cseas. Free. (734) 615–4059.
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"Walking Off the Pounds": 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 tinyurl.com/a2-turner-cal. (734) 998–9353, michmed.org/tswp, tswp.info@umich.edu.
Walking Off the Pounds (Mon., Wed., & Fri. 12:30–1 p.m. via Zoom).
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Bridge: Pittsfield Township Senior Center
Pittsfield Township Senior Center, 701 W. Ellsworth. bit.ly/pittsfield-seniors. (734) 822–2120. Weekly events run Jan. 9–Mar. 31. Free (except as noted) in-person activities. Check meeting status before coming.
Bridge (Mon. & Fri. 12:30–3:30 p.m.).
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Coral Reef Tank Visit: U-M Museum of Natural History
Every Fri. & Wed. U-M biology professor Jim Bardwell leads a 30-minute tour of his lab’s large coral reef tank featuring many species of coral, anemone, and fish. Age 6 and up. 12:30 p.m., U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Free. Limited capacity. Same-day sign-up at the welcome desk. (734) 764–0478.
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“A Stranger Quest”: 62nd Annual Ann Arbor Film Festival
Mar. 26–31. The oldest and one of the most prestigious avant-garde film festivals in North America, showcasing new experimental and independent films in a wide range of genres. Also, “Off the Screen” roundtable discussions, exhibits, and parties (see aaFilmFest.org for full schedule and festival passes). $14 (members & seniors, $9; students, $8) per screening at the door only. Michigan Theater (except as noted), various times.
Mar. 29:
“A Stranger Quest.” Andrea Gatapoulos’ competition film, a documentary from Italy but filmed in the U.S. about a map collector, about to turn 80, who is confronted with the ghosts of his life. 1 p.m., State Theatre.
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“Rhyme & Rhythm: African American Culture through Music and Storytelling”: Ann Arbor District Library
Library staff lead a family-friendly program of music, song, storytelling, prose, poetry, and more in celebration of Black culture. 1–2 p.m., AADL Downtown. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center
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 tinyurl.com/a2-turner-cal. (734) 998–9353, michmed.org/tswp, tswp.info@umich.edu.
Bridge (Tues. & Fri. 1–4 p.m. in person), call if interested.
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Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor City Club
Every Fri., Tues., & Thurs. 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 Ave. $6 per person. If you plan to come without a partner, email ronmeade@comcast.net beforehand.
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Preschool Storytimes: AADL
Every Mon.–Fri. (different times). Half-hour program of stories and songs for kids ages 2–5 (with caregiver). Pittsfield (Mon. 10:30 a.m. & 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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U-M Interdisciplinary Committee on Organizational Studies Speaker Series
Mar. 8, 15, 22, & 29. Talks by visiting scholars. Mar. 8: University of Connecticut psychology professor Vicki Magley on a topic TBA. Mar. 15: U-M marketing professor Yesim Orhun on a topic TBA. Mar. 22: Purdue University management professor Allison Gabriel on “Understanding Working Women’s Lives: An Exploration of Postpartum Allyship in Organizations.” Mar. 29: U-M psychology professor Kevin Cokley on “Feeling like a Fraud: The Impact of the Impostor Phenomenon on the Mental Health of Minoritized College Students.” 1:30–3 p.m., Ross Business School rm. 220, 701 Tappan. Free. icos.umich.edu.
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“Paint by Sticker”: Ann Arbor District Library
All invited to create images using stickers. 2–3 p.m., AADL Malletts Creek, 3090 E. Eisenhower. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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Easter Bunny: Briarwood Mall
Mar. 8–30 (2–7 p.m. Mon–Sat. & noon–6 p.m. Sun.). A chance to take photos ($40–$50) with the Easter Bunny. Mar. 10 is “Pet Photo Night” (5:45–8 p.m.) for 4-legged, leashed, friendly pets that weigh less than 60 lbs. A session for kids with special needs is held on Mar. 17, 10 a.m.–noon. To reserve an appointment see shopbriarwood.com. Free admission. (734) 769–9610.
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“Domus de Janas”: 62nd Annual Ann Arbor Film Festival
Mar. 26–31. The oldest and one of the most prestigious avant-garde film festivals in North America, showcasing new experimental and independent films in a wide range of genres. Also, “Off the Screen” roundtable discussions, exhibits, and parties (see aaFilmFest.org for full schedule and festival passes). $14 (members & seniors, $9; students, $8) per screening at the door only. Michigan Theater (except as noted), various times.
Mar. 29:
“Domus de Janas.” Myriam Raccah’s competition drama from Belgium, filmed in a Sardinian village. While a drought is in full swing, old legends emerge, summoning things suspended between two worlds. 3 p.m., State Theatre.
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U-M Baseball
Home opener vs. Oakland. This month’s home schedule also includes single games vs. Toledo (Mar. 12, 3 p.m.) & MSU (Mar. 26, 4 p.m.), as well as 3-game series vs. San Diego (Mar. 15, 3 p.m.; Mar. 16, 2 p.m.; Mar. 17, 1 p.m.) and Maryland (Mar. 29, 4 p.m.; Mar. 30, 2 p.m.; Mar. 31, 1 p.m.). 3 p.m. Ray Fisher Stadium, 1114 S. State. Tickets (price TBA) at mgoblue.com/tickets & at the gate. (734) 764–0247.
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“Asian x American x Buddhist x Literature: A Gathering of Writers, a Field of Cultivation”: U-M Asian Languages and Cultures
Panel discussion with 5 Asian American writers—Quyên Nguyễn-Hoàng, Tsering Yangzom Lama, Shin Yu Pai, Ryan Lee Wong, and Bryan Thao Worra—on the cultural and spiritual influences of Buddhism in their work. 4:30–6 p.m., Michigan League, 3rd fl. For livestream preregister at tinyurl.com/ahmhe7sw. Free. (734) 764–8286.
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“Films in Competition 5: Music Videos”: 62nd Annual Ann Arbor Film Festival
Mar. 26–31. The oldest and one of the most prestigious avant-garde film festivals in North America, showcasing new experimental and independent films in a wide range of genres. Also, “Off the Screen” roundtable discussions, exhibits, and parties (see aaFilmFest.org for full schedule and festival passes). $14 (members & seniors, $9; students, $8) per screening at the door only. Michigan Theater (except as noted), various times.
Mar. 29:
“Films in Competition 5: Music Videos.” Experimental music videos featuring a maelstrom of internet memories, a devious man in a hat, and the surreal and toxic world of Adam and Eve. 5 p.m., U-M Museum of Art Helmut Stern Auditorium. FREE.
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“AADL World Famous Trivia”: Ann Arbor District Library
AADL staffers lead 2 rounds of trivia aimed at adults. Prizes. 5:30–7:30 p.m., AADL Westgate, 2503 Jackson Ave. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“Films in Competition 6: 35mm and 16mm”: 62nd Annual Ann Arbor Film Festival
Mar. 26–31. The oldest and one of the most prestigious avant-garde film festivals in North America, showcasing new experimental and independent films in a wide range of genres. Also, “Off the Screen” roundtable discussions, exhibits, and parties (see aaFilmFest.org for full schedule and festival passes). $14 (members & seniors, $9; students, $8) per screening at the door only. Michigan Theater (except as noted), various times.
Mar. 29:
“Films in Competition 6: 35mm and 16mm.” Experimental, animated, and documentary films, featuring Argentinian filmmaker Pablo Mazzolo’s film focusing on the Windsor-Detroit border region, a film with live sound accompaniment by Gabriel Bellone, and an animation of tens of thousands of retinal photographs. 5:30 p.m., 2500 U-M Kinesiology bldg., 830 North University.
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“Fireside Fun”: Leslie Science & Nature Center
All invited to sit around a campfire, roast marshmallows, and swap stories. If you like, bring camping chairs, outdoor games, and s’mores fixings (roasting utensils provided). Rain, snow, or shine, so dress for the weather. 5:30–9 p.m. Free. lesliesnc.org, (734) 997–1553.
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“Hello My Name Is... Name Change”: Ann Arbor District Library
Representatives of the Jim Toy Community Center's OUTreach program and the U-M Outlaws lead a clinic addressing the challenges of name changes for transgender and gender nonconforming people. 5:30–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, 4th fl. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“D&D Adventures”: Sylvan Factory
Every Tues. & Fri. All age 12 & up invited to play Dungeons & Dragons tabletop role-playing games. 6–9 p.m. (Fri.) & 6–10 p.m. (Tues.), Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium Blvd. $10. Preregistration recommended. info@sylvanfactory.com.
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“Cheese Boards For Every Occasion”: Zingerman’s Delicatessen
Deli staff discuss how to pair complimentary artisan cheeses, charcuterie, and other sweet and salty accompaniments. Followed by a chance to create a cheese board to take home. 6:30–8 p.m., Zingerman’s Deli, 422 Detroit Street. $125 (admits 2). Preregistration required at zingermansdeli.com/events. (734) 663–3354.
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Magic: The Gathering: Sylvan Factory
Every Mon.–Wed., Fri., & Sat. All invited to play various forms of the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering (MTG). Fri. (6:30–10 p.m.): Magic rotating draft. Cost varies. Sat. (6–10 p.m.): Commander Pods. For casual groups of 4 players. Free. Mon. (6:30–10 p.m.): Power Cards. $10. Tues. (6:30–10 p.m.): MTG Pauper. A fun and fast format for all skill levels. $5. Wed. (5–9 p.m.): Casual Commander. The most popular form of the game. Free. Wed. (6:30 p.m.): MTG Standard. Play with competitive tournament rules. $10. Various times, Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium. Various costs. info@sylvanfactory.com.
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“A Horse Is Not A Metaphor” & “Relict: A Phantasmagoria”: 62nd Annual Ann Arbor Film Festival
Mar. 26–31. The oldest and one of the most prestigious avant-garde film festivals in North America, showcasing new experimental and independent films in a wide range of genres. Also, “Off the Screen” roundtable discussions, exhibits, and parties (see aaFilmFest.org for full schedule and festival passes). $14 (members & seniors, $9; students, $8) per screening at the door only. Michigan Theater (except as noted), various times.
Mar. 29:
“A Horse Is Not A Metaphor” & “Relict: A Phantasmagoria.” Two experimental documentaries. In her autobiographical A Horse Is Not A Metaphor, Barbara Hammer reflects on her fight against stage 3 ovarian cancer as she adventures on horseback. Melissa Ferrari’s Relict: A Phantasmagoria, uses magic lanterns and hand-drawn animation to explore pseudoscience, fake news, religion, and ethics. 7 p.m., State Theatre.
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“Dance Mix 2024”
U-M student dance groups perform a variety of dance programs including tap, Bollywood, hip-hop, jazz, lyrical, ballet, and more. 7 p.m., Power Center. Tickets $10 in advance at mutotix.umich.edu, and (if available) at the door. facebook.com/dancemixumich.
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Andy Beningo: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
Mar. 28–30. Detroit-area stand-up comic known for his clean observational humor about such matters as failing relationship pop quizzes and his short-lived stint as a middle school teacher. Opening act TBA. Alcohol served. 7:15 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 9:45 p.m. (Sat.), 212 S. Fourth Ave. $20 (Thurs., $15) at aacomedy.com and (if available) at the door. (734) 996–9080.
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“Films in Competition 7”: 62nd Annual Ann Arbor Film Festival
Mar. 26–31. The oldest and one of the most prestigious avant-garde film festivals in North America, showcasing new experimental and independent films in a wide range of genres. Also, “Off the Screen” roundtable discussions, exhibits, and parties (see aaFilmFest.org for full schedule and festival passes). $14 (members & seniors, $9; students, $8) per screening at the door only. Michigan Theater (except as noted), various times.
Mar. 29:
“Films in Competition 7.” A program of recent experimental and documentary films featuring the limits of what we cannot understand: a raven who dreams of nature, the poetics of grief and uncertainty, the failure of memory. 7:30 p.m. State Theatre.
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“The Woman in Black”: Mind the Gap Theatre Productions
Mar. 28–31 & Apr. 4–7. Fran Potasnik directs local actors in Stephen Mallatratt’s adaptation of Susan Hill’s gothic ghost novel set in Victorian England about a man who tries to put an end to his nightmares by writing about a tragic incident from his youth. The show ran in London’s West End for 33 years. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.-Sat.), 3 p.m. (Sun.), Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. Huron St., Ypsilanti. Tickets $20–$25 in advance at mindthegaplux.com and (if available) at the door. (810) 580–9126.
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“Community Garden”: U-M Residential College Players
Mar. 29 & 30. AJ Dagenais directs fellow U-M students in young Lebanese American playwright Justin Borak’s 2023 play, a series of heartfelt and funny vignettes, set in a Chicago garden, that explore the ways that taking care of the environment helps people take care of each other. 8 p.m., RC Keene Theater, 701 E. University. Free; donations accepted. (734) 647–4354.
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“The Antichrist Cometh”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
Every Wed.–Sun., Mar. 22–May 5 (except Mar. 31). 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., Thurs., & Sat.), 8 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Purple Rose Theatre, 137 Park St., Chelsea. Tickets $30–$48 in advance at purplerosetheatre.org and by phone, and (if available) at the door. Discounts available for students, seniors, teachers, military personnel, and groups. (734) 433–7673.
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“the ripple, the wave that carried me home”: Theatre Nova
Every Thurs.–Sun., Mar. 22–Apr. 14. Lynch Travis directs the Michigan premiere of Tony-nominated playwright Christina Anderson’s drama about the adult daughter of civil rights activists trying to make peace with a childhood upended by her parents’ fight to integrate swimming pools in 1960s Kansas. The Chicago Sun Times reviewer said it “resonates with primal force.” 8 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Theatre Nova, 410 W. Huron St. Mask & proof of vaccination required. Tickets $28 (kids under 17, $10) in advance at theatre-nova.ticketleap.com and (if available) at the door. (734) 635–8450.
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Flashlight Easter Egg Hunts: Hudson Mills Metropark
Mar. 29 (30-minute program begins every 10 minutes between 8 & 9 p.m.). All kids ages 8-16, accompanied by a registered adult, invited to bring their own basket and flashlight to hunt for eggs along trails illuminated with colorful lights in half-hour time slots. Hudson Mills Metropark, park activity center, 8801 North Territorial Rd., Dexter. $6 per person. Preregistration required at bit.ly/hudsonmillsmar2024 by 4 p.m., Mar. 28. Metroparks pass or $10 vehicle entry fee required. (734) 426–8211.
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“Playing Footsi: Ann Arbor Filmmakers of the 1960s–1980s”: 62nd Annual Ann Arbor Film Festival
Mar. 26–31. The oldest and one of the most prestigious avant-garde film festivals in North America, showcasing new experimental and independent films in a wide range of genres. Also, “Off the Screen” roundtable discussions, exhibits, and parties (see aaFilmFest.org for full schedule and festival passes). $14 (members & seniors, $9; students, $8) per screening at the door only. Michigan Theater (except as noted), various times.
Mar. 29:
“Playing Footsi: Ann Arbor Filmmakers of the 1960s–1980s.” A program of films curated by Frank Uhle, author of the recent Cinema Ann Arbor: How Campus Rebels Formed a Singular Film Culture, includes films by student film society members and current & former Ann Arborites. 9 p.m., State Theatre.
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Riverside Swings: Riverside Arts Center
Every Fri. Swing dancing to recorded music. No partner or experience needed. Wear comfortable low-grip/tread shoes. Preceded at 8 p.m. by a lesson. The first Friday of each month is free. 9–11:30 p.m., RAC, 76 N. Huron St., Ypsilanti. $5 (students, $4). riversidearts.org/riverside-swings.
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“Films in Competition 8: Animation”: 62nd Annual Ann Arbor Film Festival
Mar. 26–31. The oldest and one of the most prestigious avant-garde film festivals in North America, showcasing new experimental and independent films in a wide range of genres. Also, “Off the Screen” roundtable discussions, exhibits, and parties (see aaFilmFest.org for full schedule and festival passes). $14 (members & seniors, $9; students, $8) per screening at the door only. Michigan Theater (except as noted), various times.
Mar. 29:
“Films in Competition 8: Animation.” Recent animated films on topics that include an abandoned house in Detroit, Winnie the Pooh giving birth to a descendant, and disembodied meaty legs. 9:30 p.m.
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“The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Pt. 2”: 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.
Mar. 29 & Apr. 4: “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Pt. 2” (Francis Lawrence, 2015). Dystopian action film; the fourth installment in the Hunger Games series. Jennifer Lawrence, Woody Harrelson, Julianne Moore. 9:30 p.m. (Fri.) & 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.).
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“Teknolust!”: 62nd Annual Ann Arbor Film Festival
Mar. 26–31. The oldest and one of the most prestigious avant-garde film festivals in North America, showcasing new experimental and independent films in a wide range of genres. Also, “Off the Screen” roundtable discussions, exhibits, and parties (see aaFilmFest.org for full schedule and festival passes). $14 (members & seniors, $9; students, $8) per screening at the door only. Michigan Theater (except as noted), various times.
Mar. 29:
“Teknolust!” Lynn Hershman Leeson’s 2002 sci-fi film about a biogeneticist who downloads her own DNA into an experimental AI program, creating a trio of cyborgian clones who must procure male sperm to secure their survival. Tilda Swinton plays four roles. 11 p.m., State Theatre.
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