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April 18, 2024
Carillon Concert Series: U-M School of Music
Every Mon.–Fri. (different locations). Performances by U-M carillon faculty and students. The carillons are open to visitors during the recitals; earplugs recommended. For a complete schedule see smtd.umich.edu/events. Noon, Burton Tower, 230 N. Ingalls & 1:20 p.m., Lurie Tower, 1230 Murfin, North Campus. Free. (734) 764–0583.
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“Migration Thursdays at The Arb”: 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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Used Book Sale: JLC Book Sale
Apr. 17–20. Local family-run sale of several hundred books, as well as DVDs, audiobooks, video games, puzzles, and board games. Also, a presale on Apr. 17 from 4–8 p.m. for teachers and homeschool families. 9 a.m.–8 p.m., Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, bldg. E, 5055 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. Free admission. Info@jlcbooksale.com.
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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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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 tinyurl.com/a2-turner-cal. (734) 998–9353, michmed.org/tswp, tswp.info@umich.edu.
Chinese Mah-jongg (Thurs. 10 a.m.–noon in person).
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“Little Paws Story Time”: HSHV
Every Thurs. (10:30–11:30 a.m.): Stories, crafts, finger plays, and interaction with adoptable cats and dogs. Also, a chance to make a toy or treat for the animals. For kids ages 2–5, accompanied by an adult. HSHV. $5 (babies under age 1, free). Preregistration required at hshv.org/event-calendar, humaneed@hshv.org, (734) 661–3575.
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“Social Club”: Northfield Township Area Library
Northfield Township Area Library, 125 Barker Rd., Whitmore Lake. Senior-focused talks and activities. Free. Preregistration required (unless noted) at tinyurl.com/northfield-library or (734) 449–0066, ext. 22.
“Social Club” (every Thurs., 10:30–11:30 a.m.), coffee and conversation, no preregistration required.
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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. On Apr. 20 & 21, the topic is “Microinvertebrate Mania,” which explores river health in celebration of Earth Day. 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): 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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Noon Lecture Series: U-M Center for Japanese Studies
Every Thurs. (except Apr. 25). Talks by visiting scholars. Apr. 4: WMU history professor Takashi Yoshida on “For Whom and for What Purposes?: Peace and War Museums in Japan and Its Neighbors.” Apr. 11: Rutgers University history professor Tatiana Seijas on “Japanese Traders in Seventeenth-Century Mexico City.” Apr. 18: Oberlin College history professor Emer O'Dwyer on “Democracy on Edge: Japan’s Atsumi Peninsula During the Allied Occupation.” Noon–1:30 p.m., 1010 Weiser Hall, 500 Church St. Free. (734) 764–6307.
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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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“Celebrate Diversity”: International Neighbors
All area women invited to a fashion show with clothing from different countries. Attendees are welcome to bring a food item to share. International Neighbors is a 65-year-old group of local women who welcome women from other countries during their stays in Ann Arbor. Supervised kids welcome. 1–2:30 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 1501 W. Liberty. Free. inannarbor.org.
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“Myth and Truth: Stories We’ve Heard about Early America”: Daughters of the American Revolution
Talk by club member Mary Ellen Drolet. 1 p.m., Ann Arbor City Club, 1830 Washtenaw. Free, but preregistration required by emailing salvette@umich.edu.
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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 tinyurl.com/a2-turner-cal. (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 Ave. $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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“I’m Not Rappaport”: The Encore Musical Theatre Company
Every Wed.–Sun., Apr. 11–21. Vincent J. Cardinal directs this local professional company in Herb Gardner’s Tony Award–winning 1985 comedy/drama about 2 elderly men who meet and talk on a bench in New York’s Central Park, determined to thwart various attempts to put them out to pasture. Stars 3 cast members of the 1980s TV series The Love Boat: Fred Grandy, Ted Lange, and Jill Whelan. 3 p.m. (Wed. & Thurs.), 7:30 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Encore Maas Main Stage, 7714 Ann Arbor St., Dexter. Tickets $41.50–$57.50 (youth under 18, $31.50) in advance at theencoretheatre.org (with $3.50 fee) and (if available) at the door. (734) 268–6200.
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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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“Third Thursdays at the Library”: U-M Library
Monthly open house featuring rotating highlights from the library’s Special Collections Research Center, maps from the Clark Library, and items from other collections. Curators on hand to answer questions. Hot cocoa and cookies served. Today on the 1st floor: “Leaders of the Revolution in South and Southeast Asia.” Display of materials that detail the lives of South and Southeast Asian leaders like Nehru, Sukarno, Corazon Aquino, and Lee Kuan Yew, along with other items highlighting revolutionary social movements in the region. Today on the 6th floor: “1984, 40 Years After: Rediscovering a Pivotal Year in American Independent Cinema.” Display of student-made poster boards of archival documents relating to independent films released in 1984. Today on the 2nd floor: a Map Room display TBA. 4–6 p.m., Hatcher Library, 913 South University, enter from the Diag. Free. (734) 936–2309.
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“An Evening with Kemp Powers”: U-M Hopwood Awards Program
This award-winning screenwriter is joined by U-M screenwriting program director Jim Burnstein to discuss his work on One Night in Miami, Soul, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, and other films. 5:30–7 p.m., Rackham Amphitheatre. Free. (734) 764-3296.
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“Dragademia with Lola von Miramar & LaWhore Vagistan”: U-M Arts Initiative
Two prominent queer studies scholars—U-M American culture professor Lawrence La Fountain-Stokes and Tufts University performance studies professor Kareem Khubchandani—perform in their drag alter egos and discuss their scholarship on the art of drag performance in different cultures. 6–8 p.m., Hatcher Library 1st fl. Gallery, 913 South University. Preregistration requested at bit.ly/dragademia. Free. artsinitiative@umich.edu.
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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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"Interfaith Understanding Through Visual Art”: Interfaith Round Table of Washtenaw County/UMMA.
Panel discussion with IRTWC members, U-M professor Christine Modey, and students from her U-M class “Speaking of (Inter)faith: Religious, Spiritual, and Secular Identities on Campus and Beyond” explore how our diverse religious/spiritual identities can lead to fruitful dialogue about art and deeper understanding of each other and the role of religion in our culture. 6-7 p.m., UMMA. Free. Preregistration requested at https://umma.umich.edu/events/interfaith-understanding-through-visual-art/.
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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. (Mon.), Corner Brewery, 720 Norris St., Ypsilanti; 6 p.m. (Tues.) & 7 a.m. (Sat.), AARC Downtown, 209 S. Ashley; & 6 p.m. (Thurs.), AARC Colonnade, 901 W. Eisenhower. Free. annarborrunningcompany.com.
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Japanese Rakugo: Ann Arbor District Library
Visiting Japanese storyteller San’yūtei Ponta tells traditional Rakugo stories, a mix of humorous stories, tales of human emotion, and ghost stories written by the late 19th-century Japanese storyteller San’yūtei Enchō I. Japanese, subtitles. 6–7 p.m., AADL Downtown. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“On Icelandic Literature”: Literati Bookstore
Icelandic novelist Hlín Agnarsdóttir discusses the country’s rich literary heritage dating back to its medieval sagas. Iceland also has the highest number of published authors per capita, a remarkably high literacy rate, and an emerging wave of acclaimed young contemporary writers and poets. 6:30 p.m., Literati, 124 E. Washington. Free. (734) 585–5567.
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“Charlotte’s Web”: Saline Area Players
Apr. 18–21. Debra Nichols directs local actors in Joseph Robinette’s adaptation, in collaboration with E. B. White, of White’s beloved children’s tale about the friendship between Wilbur, a barnyard pig destined for the dinner table and a clever spider. The family-friendly production features a cast of 35, along with live farm animals. 7 p.m. (Thurs. & Fri.) and 3 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.), The Well Church, 211 Willis Rd., Saline. Tickets $16 (students & seniors, $11) in advance at tinyurl.com/sap-charlotte-4-18-24 and via cash or check ($1 discount) at the door. president@salineareaplayers.org.
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“Chile 50 Years Since the Coup”: Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice
Talk by the Cuba and Chile Documentation Project director Peter Kornbluh, a National Security Archive analyst. 7–9 p.m., Church of the Good Shepherd, 2145 Independence Blvd. or via Zoom. Free. Preregistration required at givebutter.com/chile_today. info@icpg.org, (734) 663–1870.
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“Says Who?: A Kinder, Funner, Usage Guide for Everyone Who Cares About Words” Book Release: Greenhills School
Linguist Anne Curzan, dean of the U-M College of Literature, Science & The Arts, is joined by Rebecca Kruth, her cohost for That’s What They Say, which airs weekly on Michigan Public (formerly Michigan Radio). They discuss Curzan’s new book, an entertaining English language usage guide. Q&A. Signing. 7 p.m., Greenhills School Campbell Center for Performing Arts, 850 Greenhills Dr. Free, but preregistration requested at greenhillsschool.org/events.
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“The Hopeful”: Fathom Events
(734) 973–8424 (Ann Arbor 20), (734) 316–5500 (Emagine). Tickets $12.50 (except as noted) in advance at fathomevents.com/events and at the door. Ann Arbor 20 (4100 Carpenter), & Emagine (1335 E. Michigan Ave., Saline), various times.
Apr. 17 & 18: “The Hopeful” (Kyle Portbury, 2024). Religious biopic about the life of William Miller, the late 19th-century farmer turned influential preacher who founded the Seventh-day Adventist Church. 7 p.m.
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Chamber Concert: Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra
Apr. 18 & 20 (different times & locations). A small ensemble of AASO musicians perform Beethoven’s Septet in E-flat major and Schubert’s String Trio in B-flat major. With clarinetist Chad Burrow, French horn player Adam Unsworth, bassoonist Christian Green, violinist Kathryn Votapek, cellist Sarina Zhang, double bassist Gregg Powell, and A2SO concertmaster Aaron Berofsky. 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church of Ypsilanti, 300 N. Washington St. Ypsilanti. Free, but preregistration is required at a2so.org/chamber-concerts. (734) 994–4801.
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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 Rd. at Glazier Way. Free. 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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Mayce Galoni: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
Apr. 18–20. Local debut of this Ontario-born, L.A.-based comic whose biting wit is softened by a nerdy, self-effacing delivery. His album Awkwarder was nominated for a Juno Award for Comedy Album of the Year. 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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“A Little Night Music”: U-M Musical Theatre Department
Apr. 18–21. Musical theater students perform Stephen Sondheim’s sophisticated Tony Award–winning 1973 musical comedy, adapted from Ingmar Bergman’s film Smiles of a Summer Night. The story concerns 3 mismatched couples, each of whom finally ends up with the right partner as they discover their true desires during a weekend together in the country. The memorable and enchanting waltz-filled score includes “Send in the Clowns,” “A Weekend in the Country,” “Later,” and other favorites. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.), 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Power Center. Tickets $29–$35 (students, $13) in advance at tickets.smtd.umich.edu and at the door. (734) 764–0583.
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“Step Brothers”: 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.
Apr. 12 & 18: “Step Brothers” (Adam McKay, 2008). Two aimless middle-aged men still living at home are forced against their will to cohabitate when their parents marry. Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly. 9:30 p.m. (Fri.) & 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.).
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“The Ultimate Bee Gees Experience”: The New York Bee Gees (Moxie Events)
This Long Island Bee Gees tribute band performs songs by the 70s disco icons. 7:30 p.m., Michigan Theater. Tickets $25–$59 at michtheater.org/events and at the door.
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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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“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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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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