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March 25, 2023

“Melt into Spring English Country Dance Ball”: Ann Arbor Community for Traditional Music and Dance.
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“Melt into Spring English Country Dance Ball”: Ann Arbor Community for Traditional Music and Dance.
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Mar. 24 & 25. Two days of folk dancing culminating in a ball Saturday night. Philadelphia caller Joanna Reiner Wilkinson leads dances to live music by Debbie Jackson, Josh Burdick, and Matt McCoy. Tonight: 811 p.m. Dancing. Saturday: 13:30 p.m. Dance practice (recommended; there is minimal teaching at the ball). 811 p.m. Ball with refreshments. Period or dressy attire requested. Various times, Concourse Hall, 4531 Concourse Dr. Masks required. $60 full weekend (Friday only: $15 in advance, $18 at the door; Saturday only: $45 includes dance practice; students half price) in advance at aactmad.org/melt-into-spring. 7178253.

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“Science Forum Demos”: U-M Museum of Natural History.
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“Science Forum Demos”: U-M Museum of Natural History.
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Every Sat. & Sun. (except Mar. 19). Hands-on 20-minute family-oriented demos for ages 5 & up. “Life: How Do We Find It?” (11 a.m.) features a re-creation of an experiment from the Mars Viking Landers expedition to show how scientists search for life on other planets. “Shedding Light on Magnets” (3 p.m.) explores magnetism, magnetic fields, and what magnets have to do with cell phones. 11 a.m. & 3 p.m., U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Free. 764–0478.

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61st Annual Ann Arbor Film Festival.
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61st Annual Ann Arbor Film Festival.
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Mar. 21–26. 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” round-table discussions, exhibits, and parties (see aaFilmFest.org for full schedule). Tickets: $150 (buy before Mar. 1, $125; members, students, & seniors, $100) for the entire festival; $85 (buy before Mar. 1, $75) for weekend passes, or $60 (buy before Mar. 1, $60) for an online-only pass in advance at aafilmfest.org. $12 (students, seniors, & members, $8) per screening at the door. All feature films eligible for online viewing are available Mar. 2129. 995–5356. Michigan Theater (except as noted), various times.

Mar. 25: “Up the River with Acid.” Harald Hutter’s competition documentary about his father’s cognitive decline, set in his mother’s native French village. 1 p.m., U-M  School of Kinesiology, rm. 2500.

“Films in Competition 9.” Mixed-genre family-friendly films that feature a blind artist, multimillion-dollar apartments, and a 13-year-old figure skater. 1:30 p.m., $6.

“Darkness, Darkness, Burning Bright.” Gaëlle Rouard’s highly personal handmade 16mm competition film, which contemplates the mythical connotations of a rural landscape. 3 p.m., U-M School of Kinesiology, rm. 2500.

“Films in Competition 10.” Highlights include Douwe Dijkstra’s Neighbour Abdi and films about the supervision of a teacher and geological transformations. 3:30 p.m.

“Adieu Sauvage.” Sergio Guataquira Sarmiento’s competition documentary examines recent waves of suicide by Amerindian men in the Colombian Amazon, and how both lovesickness and lack of emotional expression may contribute to the crisis. 5 p.m., State Theatre.

“Kapr Code.” Lucie Králová’s competition film, a “documentary opera” that reconstructs the life of Czech composer Jan Kapr (1914-1988), a once-prominent communist. 5:30 p.m.

MFW Decades.” A collection of films and digital works selected from the calendar of the Millennium Film Workshop, a Brooklyn community-based film nonprofit. Curated by Paul Echeverria. 7 p.m., State Theatre.

“Films in Competition 11.” Highlights include Sonya Stefan’s The Truss Arch and films about the collective memory of the pandemic, home movies, and the model Rico Sanches. 7:30 p.m.

“Super Natural.” Jorge Jácome’s competition film, a genre-defying collaborative work created with the dance company Dançando com a Diferença and the theatre company Teatro Praga. 9 p.m., State Theatre.

“Films in Competition 12.” Highlights include Brent Coughenour’s live video performance left/right/wrong (or, RGB and You and Me): The Sick Sense and films about the post-industrial landscape of Detroit, rhyming animation, and learning to lucid dream. 9:30 p.m.

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Easter Bunny: Briarwood Mall.
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Easter Bunny: Briarwood Mall.
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Mar. 17–Apr. 8 (times TBA): A chance to take photos (prices TBA) with the Easter Bunny. For up-to-date hours and to reserve an appointment see shopbriarwood.com. Free admission. 769–9610.

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Free Ninja Obstacle Course for Kids
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Ann Arbor Parents: Join us for an exciting, FREE Ninja Obstacle Course for Kids on Saturday, March 25th, from 11:30 to 12:00! Open to 4-8 year olds. Includes age appropriate training in agility and body balance!

Sign up here (It's FREE!): https://member-site.net/VIP/default.aspx?FE--bJwcMg

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U-M Museum of Natural History Planetarium & Dome Theater.
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U-M Museum of Natural History Planetarium & Dome Theater.
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Every Fri.–Sun. 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 at the door. Limited capacity. 764–0478. 

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Volunteer Stewardship Workday: Ann Arbor Natural Area Preservation Division.
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Volunteer Stewardship Workday: Ann Arbor Natural Area Preservation Division. Mar. 18, 19, 25, & 26. All invited to help maintain natural areas and remove invasive plants in various city parks. Wear long pants and closed-toe shoes and bring heavy gloves; tools & know-how provided. Minors must be accompanied by an adult or obtain a release form in advance. Mar. 25 (9 a.m.–noon): Furstenberg Nature Area, meet in the Furstenberg parking lot off Fuller Rd. Mar. 25 (1–4 p.m.): Braun Nature Area, meet at the park entrance on Chalmers Dr. Preregistration required at bit.ly/A2nap-volunteer so NAP can plan for a safe and successful event.

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“Equinox Birding Hike”: Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission.
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“Equinox Birding Hike”: Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission.
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WCPARC naturalist Kelsey Dehring leads a birding hike during this exciting time of year for witnessing bird behavior. Bring binoculars if you have them. 8–10 a.m., Sharon Mills County Park, north lot, 5701 Sharon Hollow Rd. Free. Preregistration required by emailing dehringk@washtenaw.org; space limited.

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

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Ann Arbor Major Tournament: American Cornhole Organization.
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Ann Arbor Major Tournament: American Cornhole Organization.
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Mar. 24 & 25. Inaugural tournament welcomes the general public to play this popular bean-bag-tossing lawn game and/or to compete for prize money ($5,000 guaranteed purse). It is also a point-earning tournament for players of all skill levels competing to qualify for the ACO World Championships in July 2023. 8:30 a.m., Fowling Warehouse, 3050 Washtenaw Ave., Ypsilanti. Free admission for spectators (competitors, $3080). Preregistration for competition required at bit.ly/A2cornhole.

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65th Annual Flea Market: Ann Arbor City Club.
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65th Annual Flea Market: Ann Arbor City Club.
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Mar. 25 & 26. Huge assortment of antiques, collectibles, jewelry, art, books, housewares, linens, tools, & more. On Sun. only, all items half off. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (Sat.) & noon–4 p.m. (Sun.), 1830 Washtenaw. Free admission. 662–3279.

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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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Toddler Time
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$15 includes one toddler plus an accompanying adult. Children ages 5 and under only. / / Second Toddler (5 and under) $5
Every Friday from 10:00AM - 12:00PM*
Every Saturday from 9:00am-10:00am*
Toddler Time at Launch in Ann Arbor, MI is a great experience for kids 5 and under. Come jump with Mom or Dad without the big kids around! Improves strength and balance while minimizing strain on growing joints. Age-specific time to enjoy the entire park. Great way to socialize children and teach them how to work well with others.
*Excluding holidays and school vacation weeks
*Launch socks required and not included.
ALL Jumpers MUST wear Launch Safety Grip Socks. These socks may be purchased upon arrival for $3 a pair.

800 Eisenhower Parkway, ,Ann Arbor. $15.

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“Gamers for Giving 2023”: Gamers Outreach.
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“Gamers for Giving 2023”: Gamers Outreach.
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Mar. 25 & 26. Thirty-six-hour video game marathon, with several tournaments. A benefit for Gamers Outreach, a charity that creates portable video game carts for kids at children’s hospitals. 10 a.m. Sat.–11:59 p.m. Sun., EMU Gervin Center, 799 N. Hewitt, Ypsilanti. $45–$300 (spectators, free). Preregistration required at gamersforgiving.org.

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“49th Annual Dance for Mother Earth Ann Arbor Powwow”: U-M and EMU Native American Student Associations.
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“49th Annual Dance for Mother Earth Ann Arbor Powwow”: U-M and EMU Native American Student Associations.
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Mar. 25 & 26. Gathering of Native Americans from throughout the Great Lakes area with social dancing and demonstrations of different styles of Native American dance, including fancy, traditional, grass dress, and jingle dress. Dance contests in a variety of styles, featuring children and adults accompanied by Native American drumming ensembles. Grand entries on Sat. at noon & 7 p.m. and on Sun. at noon only. Display and sale of traditional crafts and food. 10:30 a.m.10:30 p.m. (Sat.) & 10:30 a.m.6 p.m. (Sun.), Skyline High School, 2552 N. Maple. $10 (students/ seniors, $7; kids ages 612, $5) per day; $15 (students/seniors, $10; kids, $7) weekend pass; kids age 5 & under and U-M students, free; group rates available. Tickets available at the door only. 4081581. powwow.umich.edu/event-information.

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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. Noon–12:30 p.m. (Wed. & Fri.) & 10:30–11 a.m. (Sat.). Kerrytown Market. Free. ofGlobal@aol.com.

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U-M Physics Department Saturday Morning Physics.
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U-M Physics Department Saturday Morning Physics.
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Mar. 11, 18, & 25. A popular series of talks, aimed at general audiences, by U-M scholars. Mar. 11: U-M physics demonstration lab technicians Nicholas Arnold, Conor Heaney, and Monika Wood lead a family-friendly demonstration on how energy changes its form in “Physics Goes BOOM: Energy in Action.” Mar. 18: U-M physics professor Bjoern Penning and artist Gina Gibson discuss their work at a dark matter detector located in a former South Dakota goldmine in “UN/EARTH: Science and Art from a Mile Underground.” Mar. 25: Student Presentations by U-M physics grad student Blake Hipsley and astronomy grad student Larissa Markwardt. 10:30-11:30 a.m., 170 & 182 Weiser Hall, 500 Church. Also via livestream at saturdaymorningphysics.org. Free. 764–4437.

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“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History.
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“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History.
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Every Tues.–Sun. & Mar. 2731. 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. 764–0478.

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Child Care Licensing Access Fair
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As part of the State's Caring for Mi Future initiative, LARA Our Strong Start is hosting an access fair for anyone thinking about becoming a licensed center or home provider. The event will be held at Washtenaw Community College in the Morris Lawrence Building.

The event is aimed at prospective child care licensees to gain access to the available grants that can help to support startup costs and improve child care facilities.

Attending the event will be experts in Child Care Businesses, Licensing, and Early Childhood Education. There will also be other free giveaways and informational resources!

Come and see if becoming a licensed child care provider is right for you!

Link to register: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=h3D71Xc3rUKWaoku9HIl0YJVN3_MXiZAgpehXTtOCP9UQ1kyMDZRVlk1N002TFFJTktGMVRBME5RUS4u

Washtenaw Community College, Morris Lawrence Building. 4800 E. Huron River Dr. Ann Arbor, MI 48105 ,Washtenaw. To register: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=h3D71Xc3rUKWaoku9HIl0YJVN3_MXiZAgpehXTtOCP9UQ1kyMDZRVlk1N002TFFJTktGMVRBME5RUS4u Free. sbetzer@childcarenetwork.org michigan.gov/oss 734-249-5116.

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“Stinky, Noisy, Fun: The 5 Senses of the Ancient Mediterranean”: U-M Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Spring Family Day.
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“Stinky, Noisy, Fun: The 5 Senses of the Ancient Mediterranean”: U-M Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Spring Family Day.
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Mar. 25 (noon–3 p.m.): Kelsey staff lead a kid-friendly exploration of various archaeology-related sensory experiences, including tasting Mediterranean foods from ancient times through the Roman era, handling replicas of artifacts, building musical instruments, a live performance of ancient music, and more. Kelsey Museum, 434 S. State. Free. 764–9304.

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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. 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. 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. Prizes paid in store credit. Various times. Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium.  Various costs. info@sylvanfactory.com, 929–5877.

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Salon Series: Catch Us While You Can.
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Salon Series: Catch Us While You Can.
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Every Thurs. & Sun. A different lineup of activities each time, from readings, concerts, and show & sale of artworks to informal jam sessions and other impromptu events. This month’s highlights: Mar. 12: Informal jam session. Mar. 16: Cigar Box Guitar and Panjo Jam led by Mike Mouradian using his hand-made 3-string electric cigar box guitars, his banjos made from pans, along with dulcimer and ukulele played by gallery artists TBA. Mar. 19: Staged reading of well-known local playwright Jay Stielstra’s newest play, O’ Say Can You See, a look into the convoluted characters, politics and intrigue leading up to the Civil War. Mar 30: Live auction of selected artworks from the collection of the recently deceased & beloved local arts patron Barbara Kramer. 4–5 p.m. (Thurs.) & noon–2 p.m. (Sun.), A Makeshift Gallery, 407 E. Liberty. Free admission. Cheryldawdy.com, cldawdy@gmail.com.

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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. Conservancy staffers show off some animals native to Australia, including the dingo, bearded dragon, and side-necked turtle (2 & 4 p.m.). Also, a zookeeper display of a carpet python (3 p.m.) and a chance to see the conservancy’s other animals, including a reindeer, bald eagle, macaws, 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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“Critters Up Close!”: Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum.
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“Critters Up Close!”: Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum.
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Leslie Science & Nature Center staff show live animals TBA. Also, animal-oriented hands-on activities for all ages. 1–4 p.m., AAHOM, 220 E. Ann. Event included in $16 museum admission (babies under 2, free). discoverscienceandnature.org/aahom, 995–9439.

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Chemistry and Flow Monitoring Volunteer Orientation: Huron River Watershed Council.
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Chemistry and Flow Monitoring Volunteer Orientation: Huron River Watershed Council.
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All invited to help measure the quality of local rivers and streams this spring and summer. This virtual orientation introduces volunteers to the program and to field techniques, including water sampling, direct water chemistry measurement, and stream flow estimation. Hands-on training follows in early April. A commitment of 4 sampling trips of 2–4 hours each is expected of participants during the season, April through September. 1–2:30 p.m., for Zoom URL, preregister at hrwc.org/volunteer/chemflow/chemflow-orientation, apaine@hrwc.org. Free. 

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Jewel Heart Happy Hikers: Jewel Heart Buddhist Center.
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Jewel Heart Happy Hikers: Jewel Heart Buddhist Center.
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All welcome to join this hike in Bird Hills. 1 p.m., Bird Hills, for entrance and to preregister, email hmm714@gmail.com. Free.

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Museum Highlight Tours: U-M Museum of Natural History.
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Museum Highlight Tours: U-M Museum of Natural History.
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Every Sat. & Sun. (except Mar. 19) and Mar. 27–31. 30-minute tour of the museum’s exhibits and galleries, as well as an introduction to some current U-M Biological Sciences research projects. 1 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.) & noon (Mar. 27–31), U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Free. Limited capacity. Sign up at the welcome desk. 764–0478.

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Video Game Tournaments: Ann Arbor District Library.
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Video Game Tournaments: Ann Arbor District Library.
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Mar. 25 & 26. Adults and kids ages 8 & up invited to compete in rounds of Super Smash Bros. (Sat.) and Mario Kart (Sun.). Prizes. 1–4 p.m., AADL Downtown. Free. 327–4200. 

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Letterpress Lab: Ann Arbor District Library.
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Letterpress Lab: Ann Arbor District Library.
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Mar. 4, 14, & 25 (different times). All adults invited to learn the basics of letterpress printing using vintage handset type. The program begins with a safety & equipment orientation. 2–4 p.m. (Mar. 4 & 25) and 5:30–7:30 p.m. (Mar. 14), AADL Downtown Secret Lab. 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 Baseball vs. Penn State
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U-M Baseball vs. Penn State
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3-game series (Mar. 24, 4 p.m.; Mar. 25, 2 p.m.; Mar. 26, 1 p.m.). Ray Fisher Stadium, 1114 S. State. Tickets (price TBA) at mGOblue.com/tickets & at the gate. 764–0247.

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“Once on This Island”: The Encore Musical Theatre Company.
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“Once on This Island”: The Encore Musical Theatre Company.
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Every Thurs.–Sun., Feb. 23–Mar. 12. Natalie Kaye Clater directs this local professional theater company in a production of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty’s 1990 calypso-flavored coming-of-age 1-act pop-rock musical about a rich boy and the peasant girl who rescues him from peril. Adapted from Rosa Guy’s 1985 novel My Love, My Love; or, The Peasant Girl, a retelling of the Hans Christian Andersen fairytale The Little Mermaid. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 3 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.), Encore Maas Main Stage, 7714 Ann Arbor St., Dexter. Tickets $54 (seniors & youth under 18, $52) in advance at theencoretheatre.org and at the door. $20 student rush tickets (if available) an hour before showtime. 268–6200.

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“Improv Jam”: Ann Arbor Civic Theatre Civic Improv.
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“Improv Jam”: Ann Arbor Civic Theatre Civic Improv.
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Mar. 18 & 25. All invited to perform improv (sign-up on arrival), or just to watch. No experience necessary. Followed (89:30 p.m.) by “An Evening of Improv” ($15 at the door only) featuring a debut performance (Mar. 18) by Civic Improv’s still unnamed new house team and regional guest troupes (Mar. 25). 6–7:30 p.m. Civic Theatre, 322 W. Ann. Free. CivicImprov@gmail.com, CivicImprov.org.

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DJ Skate: Arctic Coliseum.
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DJ Skate: Arctic Coliseum.
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Skating to Top 40 music. 6–7:50 p.m., 501 Coliseum Dr. (off Manchester Rd., ½ mile south of the intersection of Old US-12 & M-52), Chelsea. $12 (includes skate rental). 433–4444, arcticcoliseum.net. 

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La Tanya Hall
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La Tanya Hall: Blue LLama Jazz Club
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Described as “powerfully sensuous,” “a show stealer” and “beautifully musical,” vocalist LA TANYA HALL is poised to take her place as one of the foremost jazz vocalists in the world today. Her versatility in a variety of musical genres has allowed her to collaborate with some of music’s most celebrated artists, including Diana Ross, Bobby McFerrin, Harry Belafonte, Michael McDonald, Burt Bacharach, Quincy Jones, Aretha Franklin, Rob Thomas, and Patti Labelle.

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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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. 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. 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. Prizes paid in store credit. Various times. Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium.  Various costs. info@sylvanfactory.com, 929–5877.

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“Horse Girls”: U-M Basement Arts.
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“Horse Girls”: U-M Basement Arts.
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Mar. 24 & 25. U-M students perform Jenny Rachel Weiner’s 2015 one-act play, a dark comedy about a group of pre-teen equine aficionados who discover that their stable is about to be demolished and their horses sold for meat. 7 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 11 p.m. (Fri.), U-M Walgreen Drama Center Studio 1, 1226 Murfin. Free. facebook.com/basementarts.

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Computer Generated Karaoke with Botnik
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Computer Generated Karaoke with Botnik: Bløm Meadworks
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Botnik presents: Computer generated karaoke! Sing your favorite karaoke tunes with new lyrics generated on the spot by The "Weird" Algorithm, an experimental A.I. system that matches song lines with specific source texts. You can try "Mr. Brightside" with every line replaced by Yelp reviews, "Call Me Maybe" with dialogue from the X-Files, or any other combination from the catalog. But beware: with infinite possibilities comes infinite responsibility. Sign up to sing or just stand back and watch the chaos. Hosted by computer karaoke jockey Jamie Brew.

Come by anytime to join! Or you can purchase a reserved seat -$10 includes

Reserved seat at karaoke night

1 12oz pour of Bløm mead or cider (N/A options available)

Info and tickets: https://www.drinkblom.com/events/botnik-karaoke

100 S 4th Ave, Suite 110 ,Ann Arbor. https://www.drinkblom.com/events/botnik-karaoke Free. hello@drinkblom.com https://www.drinkblom.com/ 7345489729.

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Dave Sharp Worlds Quartet
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Dave Sharp Worlds Quartet: North Star Lounge
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Ticketed Show | 7:00 PM & 9:00 PM Seating |

Recognized in the Jazz Times 2010 Critic’s Poll, the DAVE SHARP WORLDS QUARTET masterfully blends rhythms, sounds, and textures from across the globe with world music inspired original compositions. Featuring oud, violin, electric bass, synthesizer and world percussion, the WORLDS QUARTET is fueled by the spirit of jazz, world music and dynamic exploratory improvisation. Bassist, composer and bandleader Dave Sharp leads the WORLDS QUARTET to explore music traditions from Turkey, Egypt, Ukraine, India, Bulgaria and Greece.

North Star Lounge, 301 N. Fifth Ave. ,Ann Arbor. $20 in advance at nstarlounge.com/tickets/p/dsharpworlds & (if available) at the door.. nstarlounge.com

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U-M Men’s Lacrosse vs. Johns Hopkins.
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7 p.m., U-M Lacrosse Stadium, 2500 S. State. $6 in advance at mGOblue.com/tickets & at the gate. 764–0247.

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“Cats and Kids”: HSHV.
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“Cats and Kids”: HSHV.
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Mar. 25 (7:15–8:45 p.m.): All kids ages 611 invited to spend time making crafts, playing games, and engaging in other fun activities while interacting with adoptable cats. Popcorn, juice, and craft supplies provided. No adults. Tiny Lions. $15. Preregistration required at tickettailor.com/events/hshv, humaneed@hshv.org, 661–3575.

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Nate Abshire: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase.
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Nate Abshire: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase.
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Mar. 23–25. Sardonic Minneapolis comic with sharp & imaginative writing, funny stories, and a laid-back delivery. Preceded by 2 opening acts TBA. Alcohol served. 7:15 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 9:45 p.m. (Sat.), 212 S. Fourth Ave. $18 (Thurs., $13) reserved seating in advance at etix.com before 6 p.m. the night of the show; $20 (Thurs., $15) general admission at the door. 996–9080.

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“Divas: A Celebration of Women and Song”: The Encore Musical Theatre Company.
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“Divas: A Celebration of Women and Song”: The Encore Musical Theatre Company.
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Mar. 23–26. An ensemble of Encore singers and musicians performs hits by prominent female singers and songwriters, such as Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Aretha Franklin, Adele, Lady Gaga, Sara Bareilles, and Dolly Parton. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 3 p.m. (Sun.), Encore, 7714 Ann Arbor St., Dexter. Tickets $40 (+$3.80 fee) in advance at theEncoreTheatre.org & at the door. Vaccination or negative Covid PCR test within 72 hours required. 268–6200.

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“Don Giovanni”: U-M Music School.
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“Don Giovanni”: U-M Music School.
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Mar. 23–26. U-M voice students and the music student University Symphony Orchestra perform Mozart’s operatic version of the Don Juan story. The action is an absorbing blend of stark tragedy and high comedy, and the music deftly fuses melodies of exquisite beauty with dark rumblings of damnation. Sung in Italian, with English supertitles. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.), 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat), and 1 p.m. (Sun.), Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre. Tickets $24 & $30 in advance at the Michigan League Box Office, tickets.smtd.umich.edu, and at the door.

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“Swingin’ at the 4-1-5 with Paul Keller & Friends”: Kerrytown Concert House Dance Hall Nights Series.
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“Swingin’ at the 4-1-5 with Paul Keller & Friends”: Kerrytown Concert House Dance Hall Nights Series.
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Swinging, danceable jazz by a local ensemble led by bandleader-bassist Paul Keller. With vocalist and clarinetist Sarah D’Angelo, pianist Adam Mosely, vibraphonist Cary Kocher, & guitarist Ralph Tope. Attendees may listen in their seats in the main hall or dance in the cleared side hall. 7:30 p.m., KCH, 415 N. Fourth Ave. $25 general admission (reserved seating, $40; students, $18) in advance at kerrytownconcerthouse.com and at the door. 769–2999.

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“67th Annual Best Concert Ever”: U-M Friars.
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“67th Annual Best Concert Ever”: U-M Friars.
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This U-M Men’s Glee Club octet performs a lighthearted a cappella program appropriate for all ages. 8 p.m., Rackham Auditorium. Tickets $12 in advance at The-Friars.com & at the door. TheFriars@umich.edu.

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“Every Brilliant Thing”: Friends of Ann Arbor Civic Theatre.
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Mar. 24–Apr. 2. Kat Walsh directs Duncan McMillan’s 2014 one-person play that The Guardian (UK) reviewer Betsy Reed calls “one of the funniest plays you’ll ever see about depression,” adding that “there is something tough being confronted here—the guilt of not being able to make those we love happy—and it is explored with unflinching honesty.” Stars Stebert Davenport. Proceeds benefit the A2CT. 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) and 2 p.m. (Sun.), A2CT, 322 W. Ann St. $15 online at a2ct.org or at the door up to half an hour before each performance.

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“The Canterville Ghost”: U-M Residential College Players.
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“The Canterville Ghost”: U-M Residential College Players.
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Mar. 24 & 25. Isabelle Zeaske  directs fellow RC students in her original play about a quirky family who decide to buy an English country manor house whose previous owners insist it is haunted. 8 p.m., RC Keene Theater, 701 East University. Free. 647–4354.

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"Day of the Locust": Third Mind Books Movie Night
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Screening of John Schlesinger's 1975 satirical historical drama about a group of young aspiring artists and actors in 1930's Hollywood. Snacks and drinks with lids welcome. 8 p.m., Third Mind Books, 118 E. Washington. Free. info@thirdmindbooks.com & 994-3241.

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Chineke! Orchestra: University Musical Society.
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Chineke! Orchestra: University Musical Society.
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This 7-year-old British orchestra, comprised mostly of Black and ethnic minority musicians, makes its Ann Arbor debut with a program featuring pioneering early 20th-century African American composer Florence Price’s first symphony and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s Violin Concerto, with U.S.-born soloist Elena Urioste. 8 p.m., Hill Auditorium. Tickets $12–$66 in advance at ums.org, by phone, and (if available) at the door. 764–2538.

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La Tanya Hall
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La Tanya Hall: Blue LLama Jazz Club
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Described as “powerfully sensuous,” “a show stealer” and “beautifully musical,” vocalist LA TANYA HALL is poised to take her place as one of the foremost jazz vocalists in the world today. Her versatility in a variety of musical genres has allowed her to collaborate with some of music’s most celebrated artists, including Diana Ross, Bobby McFerrin, Harry Belafonte, Michael McDonald, Burt Bacharach, Quincy Jones, Aretha Franklin, Rob Thomas, and Patti Labelle.

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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Late Night: Alyssa Smith Trio
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Late Night: Alyssa Smith Trio: Blue LLama Jazz Club
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ALYSSA SMITH is a musician, pianist, and composer from Madison, Wisconsin. She specializes in free, solo improvisation, and has performed numerous solo performances at Madison’s local jazz club, Cafe Coda. She has also worked in many collaborative settings with singer/songwriter, and Madison Area Music Award-winner Anthony Lamar, as well as many other Madison-based music groups.

314 S. Main St. ,Ann Arbor. NO cover or reservations required. hello@bluellamaclub.com bluellamaclub.com 734-372-3200.

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“Gamers for Giving 2023”: Gamers Outreach.
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“Gamers for Giving 2023”: Gamers Outreach.
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Mar. 25 & 26. Thirty-six-hour video game marathon, with several tournaments. A benefit for Gamers Outreach, a charity that creates portable video game carts for kids at children’s hospitals. 10 a.m. Sat.–11:59 p.m. Sun., EMU Gervin Center, 799 N. Hewitt, Ypsilanti. $45–$300 (spectators, free). Preregistration required at gamersforgiving.org.

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