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October 25, 2022

“Playgroups for Babies”: Ann Arbor District Library.
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“Playgroups for Babies”: Ann Arbor District Library.
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Every Mon.–Wed. For kids up to 24 months (with caregiver). No older siblings. Mon. 10:30–11:30 a.m. (Malletts Creek), Tues. 11 a.m.noon (Traverwood), Wed. 10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m. (Westgate). Free. 327–4200.

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Preschool Storytimes: Ann Arbor District Library.
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Preschool Storytimes: Ann Arbor District Library.
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Every Mon.–Fri. Half hour program of stories and songs for kids ages 25 (with caregiver). Mon. 10:30 a.m. (Pittsfield), Tues. 11 a.m. (Downtown), Wed. 10:30 a.m. (Malletts Creek), Thurs. 11 a.m. (Traverwood), Fri. 1 p.m. & Oct. 11, 7 p.m. (Westgate). Free. 327–4200.

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U-M Museum of Natural History Planetarium & Dome Theater.
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Daily. Three different audiovisual planetarium shows suitable for all ages. Expedition Reef (11:30 a.m.) reveals the secrets of coral reefs, the “rainforests of the sea” that are the Earth’s most vibrant and endangered marine ecosystems. 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. Tales of the Maya Skies (1:30 p.m.) immerses viewers in the wonders of Mayan science, examining how Mayan scholars developed a sophisticated understanding of astronomy, architecture, and mathematics that enabled them to predict solstices, solar eclipses, weather patterns, and planetary movements. Various times, MNH, 1105 North University. $8. Limited capacity. 764–0478.

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SUMIT Keynote: Adventures in Securing At-Risk People
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SUMIT Keynote: Adventures in Securing At-Risk People: U-M Information and Technology Services
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The annual Security at University of Michigan IT (SUMIT) symposium is designed to raise awareness and educate the community about important cyber security and privacy issues. This free event is hosted every October during National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and presents a rare opportunity to hear nationally recognized experts discuss the latest cyber security and privacy topics and trends.

Adventures in Securing At-Risk People

11 a.m. - noon over Zoom
Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Open to the public! All are welcome to join.

Learn more and register: safecomputing.umich.edu/events/sumit/sumit-2022/Keynote-Runa-Sandvik

ABOUT THE EVENT

Join us to hear from Runa Sandvik, who will focus her keynote presentation on securing journalists and newsrooms.

Runa Sandvik is the founder of Granitt, a venture to focus on security for journalists and at-risk people around the world. Her work builds upon experience from her time at The New York Times, Freedom of the Press Foundation, and The Tor Project. She is a board member of the Norwegian Online News Association, runs @journalistandspy on Instagram, and tweets as @runasand.

Free. https://safecomputing.umich.edu/events/sumit/sumit-2022/Keynote-Runa-Sandvik

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Line Dancing
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Line Dancing: Ann Arbor Senior Center
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Line Dancing (Tues. noon-1 p.m.), preregistration required at 794-6250. Ann Arbor Senior Center (1320 Baldwin Ave., 794–6250). Free. Check meeting status before coming.

Free.

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Noon Lecture Series: U-M Center for Chinese Studies.
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Noon Lecture Series: U-M Center for Chinese Studies.
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Every Tues., except Oct. 18. Talks by U-M and visiting scholars. Sandwiches, cookies, & coffee served. Oct. 4: SUNY-New Paltz Chinese philosophy professor David Elstein on “How (And Why) Confucians Turned Into Kantians.” Oct. 11: University of Pennsylvania communications & sociology professor Guobin Yang on “On the Wuhan Lockdown, or How to Reassemble a Global Pandemic.” Oct. 25: Indiana University religious studies professor Aaron Stalnaker on “Moral Theory and Early Confucianism: Toward a Unified Account.” Noon–1 p.m., 1010 Weiser Hall, 500 Church. Note new location.  Free. 764–6308.

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“The Problem of the Refugee Writer”: Institute for the Humanities Hear, Here Series.
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Talk by U-M English professor Hadji Bakara. Followed by Q&A. 12:30–1:30 p.m., Institute for the Humanities, Osterman Common Room #1022, 202 S. Thayer. Free. bit.ly/lsa-hear-here-10-25-22.

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“Jews of Algeria in Light of Modern Studies: Major Trends and New Horizons”: U-M Frankel Center for Judaic Studies.
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“Jews of Algeria in Light of Modern Studies: Major Trends and New Horizons”: U-M Frankel Center for Judaic Studies.
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Talk (via Zoom) by University of Jijel (Algeria) comparative literature professor Amina Boukail. 1–2:30 p.m., for URL preregister at myumi.ch/RWq4G. Free. 615-8503.

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“Mah Jongg Play & Learn”: Ann Arbor City Club.
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“Mah Jongg Play & Learn”: Ann Arbor City Club.
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All invited to drop in and play the American version of Mah Jongg, which uses pre-set hands printed on a card. All skill levels welcome. Light refreshments. 1–4 p.m., Ann Arbor City Club, 1830 Washtenaw Avenue. Free. Free parking. Preregistration not required. For more information, contact Gwen at handelmang@aol.com or (954) 263–8323.

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Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor City Club.
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Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor City Club.
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Every Tues., Thurs., & Fri. All invited to play ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge (Fri. & Tues.) or a 499er game (Thurs.). 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 kahanae@yahoo.net or ronmeade@comcast.net beforehand.

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Euchre
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Euchre: Pittsfield Township Community Center
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Euchre, canceled if Washtenaw County Covid levels are high (Tues. 1-3 p.m.). Pittsfield Township Community Center (701 W. Ellsworth, 822-2120, recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov). Free. Check meeting status before coming.

Free.

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Michigan Marching Band Practice.
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Michigan Marching Band Practice.
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Every Mon.–Thurs. The U-M’s highly disciplined 200-plus-member marching band or sections thereof can be seen and heard practicing on Elbel Field. All welcome to find a spot in the bleachers and get a sneak preview of upcoming halftime shows. Rehearsals usually last 12 hours. 4:45 p.m., Elbel Field, Hill at Division. Free. 764–0582.

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My Hero Academia League: Sylvan Factory.
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My Hero Academia League: Sylvan Factory.
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Every Tues. All invited to play this role-playing game based on the popular Japanese manga. 5–8 p.m., Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium Blvd. Free. info@sylvanfactory.com, 929–5877. sylvanfactory.com/event-schedule.

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My Hero Academia League: Sylvan Factory.
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My Hero Academia League: Sylvan Factory.
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Every Tues. All invited to play this role-playing game based on the popular Japanese manga. 5–8 p.m., Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium Blvd. Free. info@sylvanfactory.com, 929–5877. sylvanfactory.com/event-schedule.

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Ypsilanti Death Cafe
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Ypsilanti Death Cafe: Acacia - End of Life Services
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Last Tuesday of every month

A Death Cafe is an open conversation about all things death related. This is NOT a support group or grief counseling, but a space to open up the conversation around death to help normalize and make this reality less taboo.

Location: The Gallery at Stone & Spoon

Learn more at www.deathcafe.com

5878 Cary Dr ,Ypsilanti. Free - donations accepted. hanna@acaciaendoflife.com AcaciaEndOfLife.com 17345445177.

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“Bias Is All Around You: Can You Separate Fact from Fiction?”: Ann Arbor District Library Author Event.
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“Bias Is All Around You: Can You Separate Fact from Fiction?”: Ann Arbor District Library Author Event.
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St. Catherine of Siena Academy (Wixom) English teacher Erik Bean discusses his new book and leads a workshop on how to identify bias in media. 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Malletts Creek. Free. 327–4200.

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“Suppressed and Sabotaged: The Fight to Vote”: Ann Arbor District Library.
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“Suppressed and Sabotaged: The Fight to Vote”: Ann Arbor District Library.
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Free screenings in the AADL Downtown multi-purpose room. Oct. 25: “Suppressed and Sabotaged: The Fight to Vote” (Robert Greenwald, 2022). Documentary about recent voter suppression and subversion laws being enacted in states, and how the 2018 Georgia gubernatorial race between Stacey Abrams and Brian Kemp provides a case study for understanding today’s voter suppression laws across the country. 6 p.m.

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“Topics in French Studies: Et Après?”: UMMA Subject Matters Event.
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“Topics in French Studies: Et Après?”: UMMA Subject Matters Event.
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U-M Romance languages and literature professor David Caron leads a tour of the UMMA collection with a focus on representations of survival, scars, guilt, redemption, and recovery after tumultuous events. Includes a short pre-event assignment. 6–7:30 p.m., UMMA, 525 S. State. Free. Preregistration required at umma.umich.edu/events. 764–0395.

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Ann Arbor Group Runs: Fleet Feet.
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Ann Arbor Group Runs: Fleet Feet.
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Every Sat. & Tues. Runners of all abilities invited to join a run of 3–5 miles along varying routes from different Fleet Feet (formerly Running Fit) locations. Rain or shine. 8 a.m. (Sat.), 5700 Jackson Rd. & 6 p.m. (Tues.), 123 E. Liberty. Free. 929–9022 (Sat.) & 769–5016 (Tues.).

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BattleTech: Classic: Sylvan Factory.
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BattleTech: Classic: Sylvan Factory.
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Every Tues. All invited to play this fast-paced tabletop miniatures war game. No experience or materials needed. 6–9 p.m., Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium Blvd. Free. info@sylvanfactory.com, 929–5877. sylvanfactory.com/event-schedule.

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BattleTech: Classic: Sylvan Factory.
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BattleTech: Classic: Sylvan Factory.
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Every Tues. All invited to play this fast-paced tabletop miniatures war game. No experience or materials needed. 6–9 p.m., Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium Blvd. Free. info@sylvanfactory.com, 929–5877. sylvanfactory.com/event-schedule.

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Physical Computing with the Raspberry Pi: Ann Arbor District Library.
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Physical Computing with the Raspberry Pi: Ann Arbor District Library.
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A chance for adults and kids ages 12 &  up to learn the basics of the Rasberry Pi microcomputer. 6–7 p.m., AADL Downtown Secret Lab. Free. 327–4200.

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“Tour de Dirt Tuesday Dirt Ride”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society.
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“Tour de Dirt Tuesday Dirt Ride”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society.
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Every Tues. 20- to 35-mile ride along Chelsea-area dirt roads. Email for upcoming week’s route. 6:15 p.m. sharp, meet at Aberdeen Bike and Outdoors, 1101 Main St., Chelsea. Free. scimitargs@gmail.com.

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“Stay True”: Literati Bookstore Cultura Book Club.
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“Stay True”: Literati Bookstore Cultura Book Club.
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All invited to join a discussion of New Yorker staff writer Hua Hsu’s new memoir on friendship, grief, the search for self, and the solace that can be found through art. Also, a Virtual discussion tomorrow night (6:30 p.m.). 6:30 p.m., Literati, 124 E. Washington. Preregistration required for both events at literatibookstore.com. Free. 585–5567.

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“Where Did My Roommate Put My Charger?: A Kind-Of Activity Book for Kind-Of Adults”: Literati Bookstore/Ann Arbor District Library.
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“Where Did My Roommate Put My Charger?: A Kind-Of Activity Book for Kind-Of Adults”: Literati Bookstore/Ann Arbor District Library.
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NYC cartoonist and humorist Sarah Kempa joins Michigan-based cartoonist Evan Lian to discuss her new book, an adult version of seek-and-find books like Where’s Waldo, with playfully illustrated, large-format scenes, from a weekend farmers market to the inside of a commuter’s bag, along with humorous lists like takeout orders by Zodiac sign. 6:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, 343 South Fifth Ave. Free. 585–5567.

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“Sufi Chanting, Movement, & Meditations”: Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth.
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“Sufi Chanting, Movement, & Meditations”: Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth.
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Every Tues. Talk (via Zoom) by Imam Kamau Ayubbi. All ages welcome. 6:45–8:15 p.m., for URL see interfaithspirit.org/events/featured-event. $5–$10 suggested donation. 327–0270.

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“Capture the Flag”: All Hands Active.
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“Capture the Flag”: All Hands Active.
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“Nine Quarters of Jerusalem”: A New Biography of the Old City”: Schuler Books (formerly Nicola’s).
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“Nine Quarters of Jerusalem”: A New Biography of the Old City”: Schuler Books (formerly Nicola’s).
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BBC documentary producer Matthew Teller reads from and discusses his new history of Jerusalem, which highlights the cultural diversity of the city’s  lesser known neighborhoods. Signing. 7 p.m. Schuler Books, 2513 Jackson Rd., Westgate shopping center. Free. Preregistration required at nicolasbooks.com. 662-0600.

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Bluegrass Jam Circle: Ann Arbor Senior Center.
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Bluegrass Jam Circle: Ann Arbor Senior Center.
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Oct. 11 & 25. All musicians invited to bring their acoustic instruments to play bluegrass-style music. Vocalists welcome. 79 p.m. (or 68 outdoors if the weather is nice), Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. Mask required except when singing your tune. $5. Depending on the weather, time and venue may change, so please check updates at a2blugrass.com.

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English Country Dance: Ann Arbor Community of Traditional Music and Dance.
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English Country Dance: Ann Arbor Community of Traditional Music and Dance.
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Every Tues. Historical and traditional English dancing to live music. All dances taught; no partner or experience needed. Bring flat, clean-soled, nonslip shoes (running shoes okay) and your own water bottle. First-timers are asked to arrive at 6:45 p.m. 7 p.m., Concourse Hall, 4531 Concourse Dr. Mask. Proof of vaccination, and release of liability required. Suggested donation $8 (students, $4; kids ages 13 & under with caregiver, free). aactmad.org/english-country, 665–7704.

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Huron Valley Harmonizers Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society.
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Huron Valley Harmonizers Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society.
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Every Tues. All male and female singers invited to join the weekly rehearsals of this local barbershop harmony chorus. 7–8:45 p.m., Interfaith Center, 704 Airport Blvd. Masks encouraged, vaccination required to join. Free to visitors (annual dues for those who join). bit.ly/hvharmonizers. info@HVharmonizers.org, 796–7467.

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Kenji Lee
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Kenji Lee: Blue LLama Jazz Club
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KENJI LEE is a saxophonist, composer-improviser, and educator based in southeastern Michigan. He has spent time in both the Detroit & Seattle scenes performing with a wide array of musicians, such as Wayne Horvitz, Robert Hurst, Marion Hayden, Kayvon Gordon, Andrew Bishop, Marcus Elliot, David Alvarez III, Lex Korten, Jonathan Barahal Taylor, and Andy Peck.

314 S. Main St ,Ann Arbor. Pre-Pay Cover at opentable.com $10. hello@bluellamaclub.com bluellamaclub.com 734-372-3200.

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LGBTQ NIGHT: DJ Savannah
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LGBTQ NIGHT: DJ Savannah: North Star Lounge
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Savannah G. is a Midwest native residing in Detroit. Her style is an eclectic harmony of R&B, Hip Hop, Soul, as well as Disco and House music from all eras unified through an affinity for local and underrepresented voices.

301 N. Fifth Ave ,Ann Arbor. northstarloungea2@gmail.com nstarlounge.com

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Skazat! Poetry Series.
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Skazat! Poetry Series.
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Online reading by Jihyun Yun, a local poet whose debut collection, Some Are Always Hungry, won the 2019 Prairie Schooner Book prize in poetry. With vivid, often startling, images and powerful diction, the poems consider the wages of intimacy, mortality, patriarchy, and immigration. Preceded by an open mic. 7–8:30 p.m., for URL preregister at Facebook.com/Skazat. Free. 223–3165.

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Voices in Harmony.
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Voices in Harmony.
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Every Tues. Female singers invited to join the weekly virtual rehearsals of this local 40-member a cappella barbershop harmony chorus. 7–8:30 p.m., UAW Local 898, 8975 Textile Rd., Ypsilanti. Mask policy follows CDC guidelines; proof of vaccination required. Free to visitors ($26 monthly dues for those who join). info@voicesinharmonychorus.org, 765–3611.

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German Conversation.
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German Conversation.
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Every Tues. & Thurs. All German speakers, native or non-native, invited for conversation with either or both of 2 long-running groups, the German Speakers Round Table (7:30 p.m. Tues.), and the A2 Stammtisch (8 p.m. Thurs.). Various times, Grizzly Peak Brewing Company, 120 W. Washington. Free admission. Preregistration for Thurs. A2 Stammtisch requested at heerdeolind@yahoo.com. 812–6375 (Tues.).

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“Comedy Experiment”: Beer Grotto.
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“Comedy Experiment”: Beer Grotto.
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Every Tues. Stand-up showcase featuring sets by local comics TBA. 8 p.m., The Beer Grotto, 8059 Main, Dexter. Free. bit.ly/comedybeergrotto.

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“Music that Grooves”: U-M School of Music Contemporary Directions Ensemble.
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“Music that Grooves”: U-M School of Music Contemporary Directions Ensemble.
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Jayce Ogren directs this music student ensemble in a program highlighted by U-M composition professor Roshanne Etezady’s  Damaged Goods, a piece originally composed for the acclaimed Chicago chamber sextet Eighth Blackbird. Also, Andrew Norman’s thrilling, car race-inspired “Gran Turismo” for 8 violins, and Lee Hyla’s “We Speak Etruscan,” an energetic, rhythmically adventurous piece for saxophone and bass clarinet that serves as a commentary on “new music” and how it’s viewed by audiences. 8 p.m., Rackham Auditorium. Free. 764-0583.

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