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January 14, 2023

“Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration”: Chelsea One World One Family.
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“Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration”: Chelsea One World One Family.
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Jan. 9–21. Two weeks of community service activities. Various locations; for info see owofchelsea.org or email OWOFChelsea@gmail.com after Jan. 2. Free. 748–3564.

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“Remembering the Dream”: EMU MLK Celebration.
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“Remembering the Dream”: EMU MLK Celebration.
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Jan. 13–16. A celebration of the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. features performances, academic presentations, and more. Keynote address (date, time, and place TBA) by ER physician Sampson Davis, author of the New York Times bestseller Living and Dying in Brick City: Stories from the Front Lines of an Inner-City ER. Davis speaks about his experiences and his promotion of healthier communities. Times and locations of events TBA; go to emich.edu/mlk for details.  Livestream available.

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Marcus Elliot Quintet
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Marcus Elliot Quintet: Blue LLama Jazz Club
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MARCUS ELLIOT is a saxophonist, composer, improviser, and educator based in Detroit, Michigan. His compositions and improvisations have been described by the New York Times as “convincing and confident, evolved in touch and tone…”, and the Detroit Free Press has said, “Marcus Elliot represents next generation of jazz”.

314 S. Main St ,Ann Arbor. Pre-Pay Light Fare+Libations or Dinner+Show at opentable.com $35–85. hello@bluellamaclub.com bluellamaclub.com 734-372-3200.

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Museum Highlight Tours: U-M Museum of Natural History.
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Every Sat. & Sun., except Jan. 1. 30-minute tour of the museum exhibits and galleries, including Evolution: Life Through Time and artist Jim Cogswell’s Unseen Worlds installation. Also, an introduction to some current U-M biological sciences research projects. Noon & 2 p.m., MNH, 1105 North University. Free. Limited capacity. Sign up at the welcome desk. 764–0478.

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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 Tues. & Sat. 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. 6 p.m. (Tues.), 123 E. Liberty & 8 a.m. (Sat.), 5700 Jackson Rd. Free. 769–5016 (Tues.) & 929–9022 (Sat.).

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Huron Gun Collectors.
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Huron Gun Collectors.
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Jan. 14 & 15. About 100 dealers and collectors offer guns, knives, ammunition, and other hunting equipment for sale, including antiques and collectibles. Concessions. Youth age 17 & under must be accompanied by an adult. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (Sat.) & 9 a.m.–3 p.m. (Sun.), Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. Admission $5 (members, $3; kids age 12 & under, free). (517) 546–4710.

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parkrun USA.
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parkrun USA.
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Every Sat. All invited to join a timed 5-km run/walk. 9 a.m., Lillie Park South, 4365 Platt Rd. Free, but first-timers are requested to preregister at parkrun.US/lillie. lillie@parkrun.com.

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“BIPOC Bird Walk at Barton Nature Area”: Washtenaw Audubon Society.
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“BIPOC Bird Walk at Barton Nature Area”: Washtenaw Audubon Society.
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Club member Victor Chen leads a walk for people from BIPOC (black, indigenous, people of color) communities—and allies—to look for waterfowl and winter birds. Binoculars available to use. 9:30–11:30 a.m., meet at the small playground just past the one-lane bridge as you enter Gallup Park, 3175 Gallup Park Road. Free. WashtenawAudubon.org. 

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“Astronaut Live from the International Space Station”: U-M Physics Department Saturday Morning Physics.
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“Astronaut Live from the International Space Station”: U-M Physics Department Saturday Morning Physics.
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NASA astronaut and physicist Josh Cassada joins Saturday Morning Physics live from the space station and answers audience questions. 10:30 a.m., 1420 Central Campus Classroom Bldg., 1225 Geddes. Also via livestream at bit.ly/sat-am-physics. Free. 764–4437.

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Chime Concert: Kerrytown Market & Shops.
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Chime Concert: Kerrytown Market & Shops.
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Every Wed., Fri., & Sat. 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. Noon12:30 p.m. (Fri. & Wed.) & 10:3011 a.m. (Sat.). Kerrytown Market. Free. ofGlobal@aol.com.

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“Investigate Labs”: U-M Natural History Museum.
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“Investigate Labs”: U-M Natural History Museum.
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Every Tues.–Sun., except Jan. 1. 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., MNH, 1105 North University. Free. 764–0478.

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Magic: The Gathering: Sylvan Factory.
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Magic: The Gathering: Sylvan Factory.
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Every Mon.–Wed., Fri., & Sat. All invited to play various forms of the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering. Mon. 6:30–10 p.m.: Power Cards, $10. Tues. 6–9 p.m.: MTG Pauper, a fun and fast format for all skill levels, $5. Wed. 5–8 p.m.: Casual Commander, the most popular form of the game, free. Fri. 6:30–10 p.m.: Magic rotating draft, cost varies. Sat. noon–3 p.m.: Intro to Magic: The Gathering, free. Sat. 6–10 p.m.: Commander Pods, casual groups of 4 players, free. Prizes paid in store credit. Various times. Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium. info@sylvanfactory.com, 929–5877. 

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“Creature Encounters”: The Creature Conservancy.
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“Creature Encounters”: The Creature Conservancy.
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Every Sat. & Sun., except Jan. 1. Conservancy staffers show off some animals native to South America, including the sloth, macaw, and tegu (2 & 4 p.m.). Also, a zookeeper talk with a red-footed tortoise (3 p.m.) and a chance to see the conservancy’s other animals, including a reindeer, a wolf hybrid, and more. 1–5 p.m., Creature Conservancy, 4950 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. $13 (kids ages 2–12, $11; under age 2, free) at the door; $1 discount for advance purchase at thecreatureconservancy.org. 929–9324. 

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“Fedora”: Fathom Events.
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“Fedora”: Fathom Events.
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Fathom Events. 973–8424 (Ann Arbor 20), 316–5500 (Emagine). Tickets $11.50–$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), different times.

Jan. 14 & 18: Live (Sat.) & prerecorded (Wed.) broadcasts of the Metropolitan Opera’s production of Umberto Giordano’s 1898 operatic adaptation of Victorien Sardou’s tragic play about a princess who falls in love with the man who murdered her fiance. 1 p.m.

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“Rainbow Shaving Cream Marbled Art”: AADL Westgate.
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“Rainbow Shaving Cream Marbled Art”: AADL Westgate.
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A chance for kids ages 5-12 to experiment with shaving cream and food coloring to make colorful marbled paper. 1-2 p.m., AADL Westgate, 2503 Jackson Rd. Free. 327-4200, aadl.org.

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“Winter Tree Identification”: Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission.
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“Winter Tree Identification”: Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission.
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WCPARC naturalist Shawn Severance leads a hike to learn how to identify trees by their bark, buds, habitat, scent, and other clues. 1–3 p.m., County Farm Park field operations bldg., 2230 Platt Rd. Free. Preregistration required by emailing severances@washtenaw.org (limited to 18 people).

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“Pokémon Hangout”: Sylvan Factory.
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“Pokémon Hangout”: Sylvan Factory.
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Every Sat. All invited to play the smartphone game Pokémon Go. 1:30–3 p.m., Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium. Free. info@sylvanfactory.com, 929–5877.

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“Animals of the Kelsey Museum”: U-M Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Saturday Sampler.
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“Animals of the Kelsey Museum”: U-M Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Saturday Sampler.
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Docent-led tour of animal-themed artifacts. Also, virtual tours (for URL see lsa.umich.edu/kelsey) on “Ancient Medicine” (Jan. 21, 2 p.m.) and “Tiny Objects, Big Stories” (Jan. 28, 2 p.m.). 2–3 p.m., Kelsey Museum, 434 S. State. Free. 764–9304.

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“Beauty Loves Movement”: Rudolf Steiner School of Ann Arbor.
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“Beauty Loves Movement”: Rudolf Steiner School of Ann Arbor.
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All invited to learn techniques for self-massage, gua sha (Chinese skin-scraping practice), breath work, and meditation to maintain vibrant, healthy skin. Bring a yoga mat, wear no makeup, and come dressed prepared to stretch. 24 p.m., Rudolf Steiner High School, 2230 Pontiac Trail. Free. SteinerSchool.org.

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“Getting Started with Electronic Music”: Ann Arbor District Library.
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“Getting Started with Electronic Music”: Ann Arbor District Library.
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North Coast Modular Collective members demonstrate how to produce electronic music with hardware synthesizers, in a digital audio workstation, or with modular synthesizers. Also, a chance to connect with local electronic musicians and instrument makers. 2–3 p.m., AADL Downtown. Free. 327–4200.

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Open Hours: All Hands Active.
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Open Hours: All Hands Active.
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Every Sat. All invited to drop in to learn about and use tools, or even just share a project you are working on. Livestream available at MeetUp.com/AllHandsActive/events. 2–6 p.m., All Hands Active, basement of 255 E. Liberty, ste. 225. Free; donations welcome. info@AllHandsActive.org.

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U-M Women’s Basketball vs. MSU.
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U-M Women’s Basketball vs. MSU.
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2 p.m., Crisler Center. Tickets $6 & up at mGOblue.com/tickets. 764–0247.

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Magic: The Gathering: Sylvan Factory.
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Magic: The Gathering: Sylvan Factory.
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Every Mon.–Wed., Fri., & Sat. All invited to play various forms of the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering. Mon. 6:30–10 p.m.: Power Cards, $10. Tues. 6–9 p.m.: MTG Pauper, a fun and fast format for all skill levels, $5. Wed. 5–8 p.m.: Casual Commander, the most popular form of the game, free. Fri. 6:30–10 p.m.: Magic rotating draft, cost varies. Sat. noon–3 p.m.: Intro to Magic: The Gathering, free. Sat. 6–10 p.m.: Commander Pods, casual groups of 4 players, free. Prizes paid in store credit. Various times. Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium. info@sylvanfactory.com, 929–5877. 

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“Teen Mewvie Night at Tiny Lions”: Humane Society of Huron Valley.
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“Teen Mewvie Night at Tiny Lions”: Humane Society of Huron Valley.
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Youths ages 1217 invited to watch a movie TBA and interact with adoptable pets. Pop and popcorn included. Bring other snacks, a sleeping bag, and pillow if you like. 7:15–9:30 p.m., Tiny Lions, 5245 Jackson, ste. A1. $20. Preregistration required at hshv.org. For details, call 661–3575.

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Alex Kumin: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase.
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Alex Kumin: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase.
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Jan. 12–14. A NYC-based comic by way of Chicago, Kumin covers the challenges of being a woman and other social issues with considerable wit and what Chicago magazine calls “unapologetic honesty.” She has appeared on Comedy Central Stand-Up Featuring and NBC Universal’s Breakout Festival. Preceded by 2 opening acts. Alcohol is served. 7:15 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 9:45 p.m. (Sat.), 212 S. Fourth Ave. $20 ($15 Thurs.) reserved seating in advance at etix.com before 6 p.m. the night of the show; $22 ($17 Thurs.) general admission at the door. 996–9080.

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“The Lady Vanishes”: Michigan Theater.
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“The Lady Vanishes”: Michigan Theater.
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Michigan Theater. 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.

Jan. 14 & 23: (Alfred Hitchcock, 1938). Devilishly comic classic thriller about a beautiful tourist, traveling across Europe by train, who befriends a charming old lady, who promptly disappears into thin air. 7:30 p.m.

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2nd Saturday Contra Dance: Ann Arbor Community of Traditional Music and Dance.
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2nd Saturday Contra Dance: Ann Arbor Community of Traditional Music and Dance.
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Dances called by Maeve Devlin. All dances taught; no partner or experience needed. Bring flat, clean-soled, nonslip shoes (running shoes okay) and your own water bottle. New dancer instruction at 7 p.m. 7:30–10:30 p.m., Concourse Hall, 4531 Concourse Dr. Mask, proof of vaccination, and release of liability required. $10 suggested donation. aactmad.org, 665–7704.

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Chamber Soloists of Detroit: Kerrytown Concert House.
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Chamber Soloists of Detroit: Kerrytown Concert House.
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The duo of Takács Quartet violist Richard O’Neill, praised by the New York Times for his “elegant, velvety tone,” and pianist Pauline Martin perform Schubert’s Arpeggione Sonata in A Minor, the only extant substantial composition for the now extinct arpeggione, a sort of bowed guitar. Also, Rachmaninoff’s Cello Sonata in G Minor. The evening includes a Q&A with the performers. 7:30 p.m., KCH, 415 N. Fourth Ave. Livestream also available. Tickets $29–$50 (students, $19) in advance (recommended) at kerrytownconcerthouse.com and (if available) at the door. 769–2999. 

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“The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time”: Ann Arbor Civic Theatre.
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“The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time”: Ann Arbor Civic Theatre.
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Jan. 12–15. Cassie Mann directs local actors in Simon Stephens’ Olivier- and Tony-winning 2013 drama, adapted from Mark Haddon’s novel, that centers on a mystery surrounding the murder of a neighbor’s dog that is investigated by a 15-year-old boy on the autism spectrum. The Evening Standard called it “a beautiful and dazzlingly inventive show about the wonders of life.” 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.), 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Arthur Miller Theatre, 1226 Murfin, North Campus. $24 (seniors, $22; students, $15), available at a2ct.org. 971–2228, manager@a2ct.org.

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Annual Collage Concert: U-M School of Music.
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Annual Collage Concert: U-M School of Music.
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U-M music students perform an hour of nonstop music in a wide range of contrasting styles. Classical, jazz, big band, vocal, and pop ensembles and soloists segue rapidly from one idiom to the next. One of the music school’s most popular events. 8 p.m., Hill Auditorium. Tickets $28–$34 (students with ID, $13), in advance at tickets.smtd.umich.edu and (if available) at the door. 764–2538.

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Open Mic
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Open Mic: Third Mind Books
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All invited to share short musical performances, stories, comedy, and poetry. Sign up on arrival. 8 p.m., Third Mind Books, 118 E. Washington. Free. 994–3241. 

Free. rachel@thirdmindbooks.com https://www.thirdmindbooks.com/

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