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Events in January 2023
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January 23, 2023
“Playgroups for Babies”: AADL.
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).
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Preschool Storytimes: AADL.
Every Mon.–Fri. & Jan. 17. Half hour program of stories and songs for kids ages 2–5 (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 & Pittsfield), Fri. 1 p.m. (Westgate), and Jan. 17, 7-7:30 p.m. (Westgate).
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U-M Museum of Natural History Planetarium & Dome Theater.
Daily, except Jan. 1, 2, 9, 23, & 30. 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. Mars: One Thousand One (1:30 p.m.) tells the story of what humans might face with the first manned journey to Mars. Various times, MNH, 1105 North University. $8. Limited capacity. 764–0478.
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Open Cards and Games: Pittsfield Township Senior Center.
Every Mon, Jan. 9- Mar. 31. Free (except as noted) in person weekly activities. Check meeting status before coming. 9-11 a.m., Pittsfield Township Senior Center, 701 W. Ellsworth Rd.. Free. recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov. 822–2120.
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Rise and Shine Exercise: Pittsfield Township Senior Center.
Every Mon & Fri., Jan. 9- Mar. 31. Free (except as noted) in person weekly activities. Check meeting status before coming. 9-10 a.m., Pittsfield Township Senior Center, 701 W. Ellsworth Rd.. Free. recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov. 822–2120.
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Weekly Rehearsal: Women’s Chamber Chorus.
Every Mon., Jan. 23–Apr. 24. All invited to join this independent 30-member local women’s chorus to sing an eclectic program including classical, folk, Broadway, pop, and jazz. Ben Gaughran directs; Joshua Marzan accompanies. Concert on Apr. 28. 10–11:30 a.m., First Presbyterian Church, 1432 Washtenaw. Free to visitors ($125 per semester for those who join). womenschamberchorus.com, 665–9271.
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“Achieve the Extraordinary: Unlock the True Power of Purpose”: U-M Center for Positive Organizations.
Talk (via Zoom) by Harvard University business administration professor Ranjay Gulati. 11 a.m.–noon, for URL preregister at positiveorgs.bus.umich.edu/events. Free.
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Tai Chi: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
Events are either in person at 2401 Plymouth Rd., or via Zoom. For Zoom links see calendar at bit.ly/UMTurnerCal. 998–9353. No meetings Nov. 24 & 25.
Today:
Tai Chi (Mon., Wed., & Fri. noon-12:30 p.m.) via Zoom.
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Duplicate Non-sanctioned Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center.
Mondays 12:30–3:30 p.m. $3; members, $2. Ann Arbor Senior Center (1320 Baldwin Ave., 794–6250). Free (except as noted) weekly activities. Check meeting status before coming.
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Walking Group: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
Events are either in person at 2401 Plymouth Rd., or via Zoom. For Zoom links see calendar at bit.ly/UMTurnerCal. 998–9353.
Today:
Walking Group (Mon., Wed., & Fri. 12:30–1 p.m.) via Zoom.
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Euchre: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
Free. Events are either in person at 2401 Plymouth Rd., or via Zoom. For Zoom links see calendar at bit.ly/UMTurnerCal. 998–9353.
Today:
Euchre (Mon. 1–3 p.m.) in person.
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“Koreatown, Los Angeles: Immigration, Race & the ‘American Dream’”: U-M Asian/Pacific Islander American Studies Program.
Brown University American studies professor Shelley Sang-Hee Lee discusses her new book about how Korean Americans' lives were shaped by patterns of racial segregation and legacies of Orientalism and anti-Asian racism. 4–5:30 p.m., 3512 Haven Hall, 505 State. Free. 763–1460.
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“D & D Adventures”: Sylvan Factory.
Every Mon., Tues., Thurs., & Fri. All age 16+ invited to play Dungeons and Dragons role-playing games. 5–8 p.m. (Mon. & Tues.), 6–8 p.m. (Thurs.), & 6–10 p.m. (Fri.), Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium Blvd. $10. Preregistration recommended. info@sylvanfactory.com, 929–5877.
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Ann Arbor Area Scrabble Club.
Every Mon. All invited to play the classic word game, using the 5th-edition Scrabble dictionary. Bring your own set, if you like. 5–9 p.m., Arbor Brewing Company Corner Brewery, 720 Norris St., Ypsilanti. Free. burrbarr7@hotmail.com.
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“You Cannot Resist Me When My Hair Is in Braids”: Literati Bookstore.
Local poet and essayist Francis Kai-Hwa Wang discusses her new collection of lyric essays, a reflection on lessons learned from both her Asian American elders and young multiracial children, punctuated by moments of nuanced cultural and linguistic insight. Also, readings by local Asian American poets Kyunghee Kim, Carlina Duan and Zilka Joseph. 6:30 p.m., Literati, 124 E. Washington. Free. 585–5567.
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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. 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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“The Lady Vanishes”: Michigan Theater.
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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Amy Cheng: U-M Music School Faculty Recital.
This U-M piano professor performs a program TBA. 7:30 p.m., U-M Moore Bldg. Britton Recital Hall, 1100 Baits. Free. 615–3204.
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Scandinavian Music Jam.
Jan. 9 & 23. Bruce Sagan and Brad Battey lead an acoustic jam session devoted to traditional music from Sweden and Norway. All instruments welcome, no experience necessary. 7:30–9:30 p.m., in person or virtual TBA. For location, email bsagan@msu.edu. Free. (908) 721–2599.
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Tartan & Thistle Scottish Country Dancers.
Jan. 9, 16, 23, & 30. Jigs, reels, and strathspeys. Usually with live music by Susie Lorand, Josh Burdick, & friends. All dances taught; beginners welcome. 7:30–9:30 p.m., Genesis, 2309 Packard. Mask and vaccination required. $5. 274–0773.
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Comedy Open Mic: The Blind Pig.
Every Mon. Performances by up to 15 aspiring stand-up comics from around the state. Local comics emcee. To perform, sign up by sending a message on Instagram, bit.ly/comedyblindpig. Age 21 & up only. 8–9:30 p.m., Blind Pig, 208 S. First St. Free. 996–8555.
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U-M Women’s Basketball vs. Indiana.
880 p.m., Crisler Center. Tickets $6 & up at mGOblue.com/tickets. 764–0247.
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