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April 13, 2023

Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company
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Every Sat., Mon., Tues., & Thurs. (different AARC locations). Runners of all abilities invited to join an advanced or beginner group run (Sat.), a 5k mapped route (Mon. & Thurs.), or an interval-based training run (Tues.).  7 a.m. (Sat.) & 6 p.m. (Mon., Tues., & Thurs.), AARC Downtown (Sat. & Tues.), 209 S. Ashley; AARC Traver Village (Mon.), 2621 Plymouth Rd.; AARC Colonnade (Thurs.), 901 W. Eisenhower. Free. Annarborrunningcompany.com. 

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“Spring Migration Walk in Nichols Arboretum”: Washtenaw Audubon Society.
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“Spring Migration Walk in Nichols Arboretum”: Washtenaw Audubon Society.
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Every Thurs., Mar. 30–May 25. All invited to walk through the Arb to look for resident birds and early migrants. Binoculars available to use. 8–10 a.m., meet in the cul-de-sac at the end of Riverview Ct. (off Geddes near the east end of Dow Field). Free. Washtenawaudubon.org.

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“Chopin and Improvisation”: Ann Arbor Area Piano Teachers Guild
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“Chopin and Improvisation”: Ann Arbor Area Piano Teachers Guild
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U-M musicology professor Mackenzie Pierce explores the role of improvisation in the musical culture of Chopin’s time and the practice of “preluding,” the expectation that accomplished pianists would improvise preludes to, or transitions between, pieces. 10–11 a.m., Kerrytown Concert House, 415 N. Fourth Ave. Free.

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“Human Migration Through the Ages”: U-M Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Thursday Lecture Series
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“Human Migration Through the Ages”: U-M Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Thursday Lecture Series
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 Every Thurs. Apr. 13–May 18. A series of talks by U-M and visiting scholars. Apr. 13: University of Toronto history professor Donna Gabaccia on “Multi-Disciplinary Perspectives in the Study of Human Mobility.” Apr. 20: MSU archaeology professor Kurt Rademaker on “The Trail of Early South Americans in the Andes.” Apr. 27: U-M (Dearborn) Arab history professor Sally Howell on “A Century of Middle Eastern Migration to Michigan: Displacement, Disruption and Dynamism.” May 4: MSU anthropology professor Andrea Louie on “History, Immigrant Experiences, and Contemporary Issues.” May 11: Georgetown University Institute for the Study of International Migration director Elizabeth Ferris on “Climate Change as a Driver of Migration: What We Know and Don’t Know.” May 18: Princeton University economics professor Leah Boustan on “Streets of Gold: America’s Untold Story of Immigrant Success.” 10–11:30 a.m., WCC Morris Lawrence Bldg. Towsley Auditorium, 4800 E. Huron River Dr. Preregistration required at olli-umich.org. $61 (members, $36) for the 6-lecture series. $10 per lecture for members. Membership, $25 a year. 998–9351.

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“Preschool Hike: Stories in Stone”: Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission
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“Preschool Hike: Stories in Stone”: Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission
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Families invited to join WCPARC naturalist Shawn Severance to play in and explore a gravel pit scattered with little pools, tadpoles, fossils, red-winged blackbirds, and other spring wonders. 10–11 a.m., Fox Science Preserve, 2240 Peters Rd. Free, preregistration required at bit.ly/wcprc2023 (activity #831003). severances@washtenaw.org.

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“Vernal Pool Patrol”: Legacy Land Conservancy/River Raisin Watershed Council/Pittsfield Township Parks & Recreation
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“Vernal Pool Patrol”: Legacy Land Conservancy/River Raisin Watershed Council/Pittsfield Township Parks & Recreation
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All invited to become part of a statewide citizen science program by gathering information on the distribution and status of vernal pools. Vernal pools are small, seasonally flooded wetlands, and a critical part of our forest ecosystems. Wear muck boots or waders to collect water samples for microscope examination. Those age 17 or under must be accompanied by an adult. 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m., meet in the Lillie Park parking lot, 4365 Platt Rd. Free. Preregistration required at recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov. 822–2120.

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U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
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Events are either in person at 2401 Plymouth Rd. or via Zoom. For Zoom links see calendar at bit.ly/UMTurnerCal. 998–9353. Tai Chi (Mon., Wed., & Fri. noon–12:30 p.m.) via Zoom. Euchre (Mon. 1–3 p.m.) in person. Bridge (Tues. & Fri. 1–4 p.m.) in person. Chess (Wed. 1–4 p.m.) in person, all levels welcome, call if interested. Mah-jongg (Thurs. 10 a.m.–noon) in person. Online Meditation Drop-In (Tues. 10–11:30 a.m.) via Zoom. Wise Guys: Conversations for Men (Thurs. 1–3 p.m.) via Zoom. Una Tertulia for native Spanish speakers (1st & 3rd Thurs. 3–5 p.m.) in person.

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“Little Paws Story Time”: HSHV
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Every Thurs. Stories, crafts, finger plays, and interaction with adoptable cats and dogs. For kids ages 2–5, accompanied by an adult. 10:30–11:30 a.m., HSHV. $5 per kid $5 (babies under age 1, free). Preregistration required at tickettailor.com/events/hshv, humaneed@hshv.org, 661–3575.

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

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U-M Center for Japanese Studies Lecture Series
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Apr. 6 & 13. Talks by visiting scholars. Apr. 6: “Yaoi/BL Novels as Feminism in Contemporary Japan,” a talk by Texas A&M sociology professor Kazuko Suzuki on male-male erotic romance, a popular genre invented by and originally aimed at heterosexual Japanese women. Apr. 13: Columbia University economics professor David Weinstein on “From Malthus to Miracle: Rethinking the Economic Development of Japan. Noon–1:30 p.m., 1010 Weiser Hall, 500 Church. For livestream URL preregister at events.umich.edu/group/1003. Free. 764–6307.

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“Harvesting the Local Foodshed: Four Seasons of Delicious Eating”: Ann Arbor Farm & Garden
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“Harvesting the Local Foodshed: Four Seasons of Delicious Eating”: Ann Arbor Farm & Garden
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Tantré Farm (Chelsea) owner Richard Andres discusses how to grow a garden for year-round cooking, how to save seeds, how to extend the growing season, and more. 12:30–2 p.m., Ann Arbor City Club, 1830 Washtenaw Ave., Livestream available. $5 (members, free). Preregister by Apr. 9 at bit.ly/foodshedAAFG.

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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 (Tues. & Fri.) or a 499er game for players with no more than 499 ACBL master points (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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U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
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Events are either in person at 2401 Plymouth Rd. or via Zoom. For Zoom links see calendar at bit.ly/UMTurnerCal. 998–9353. Tai Chi (Mon., Wed., & Fri. noon–12:30 p.m.) via Zoom. Euchre (Mon. 1–3 p.m.) in person. Bridge (Tues. & Fri. 1–4 p.m.) in person. Chess (Wed. 1–4 p.m.) in person, all levels welcome, call if interested. Mah-jongg (Thurs. 10 a.m.–noon) in person. Online Meditation Drop-In (Tues. 10–11:30 a.m.) via Zoom. Wise Guys: Conversations for Men (Thurs. 1–3 p.m.) via Zoom. Una Tertulia for native Spanish speakers (1st & 3rd Thurs. 3–5 p.m.) in person.

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Pittsfield Township Senior Center
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 (701 W. Ellsworth, bit.ly/pittsfield-seniors. 8222120). Free (except as noted) in person activities. Weekly events. Check meeting status before coming. Rise and Shine Exercise (Mon. & Fri. 910 a.m.). Exercise with Karen (Mon. 10:30–11:30 a.m.). Open Cards and Games (Mon. 13 p.m.). Mah-jongg (Tues. 1011:45 a.m.). Euchre (Tues. 13:30 p.m.). Painting (Fri. 12:30-3:30 p.m.), open studio; no instruction; bring your own supplies. Bingo (Wed. 13 p.m.). $1 per card. Crafting (Fri. 1011:30 a.m.). Bridge (Fri. 12:30–3:30 p.m.). Trivia (Fri. 12 p.m.). Seminars. Apr. 13 (2–3 p.m.): “Understanding and Responding to Dementia Behaviors,” a talk by an Alzheimer’s Association representative TBA. Apr. 12 (noon–12:45 p.m.): “Outpatient Physical Therapy,” talk by physical therapy director Priya Arunmon from Redies Outpatient Therapy Services in Saline.

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“Reading the Blueprint of Life: Using Next Generation Sequencing to Understand Our DNA”: Ann Arbor District Library
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Talk by local gene-sequencing scientist Kayla Zochowski. 3–4 p.m., AADL Traverwood, 3333 Traverwood. Free. 327–4200.

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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 Sun. & Thurs. 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: Apr. 2: Show and sale of selected artworks from the collection of the recently deceased & beloved local arts patron Barbara Kramer with live music by local musicians TBA. Apr. 6: Silent auction of selected works from gallery and other local artists. Apr. 9: Live music by local musicians TBA, and announcement of silent auctions winners. Apr. 13: Show and sale of found material art by mosaic artist Morrine Maltzman and jeweler Carolyn Tjon Burnstein. Apr. 16: What next? All invited to a meeting to discuss possible futures for the gallery. Apr. 20: Art-making demonstrations by some of the gallery’s new artists. Apr. 23. Artwork from and discussion with high school artists TBA from Ann Arbor public schools. Apr. 30: Free hands-on session using found materials to create art led by mosaic artist Morrine Maltzman. Bring your own materials or purchase materials at the gallery. 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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Katie Kitamura: U-M English Department Zell Visiting Writers Series
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Katie Kitamura: U-M English Department Zell Visiting Writers Series
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Reading and talk by this acclaimed novelist. Her 2021 book, Intimacies, is a quiet psychological thriller told from the perspective of a young woman, working as an interpreter for the International Court in The Hague, who gets drawn into a series of increasingly unnerving personal dramas. Also, on Friday, Kitamura gives a free talk on “Play and Performance” (1011 a.m., 3222 Angell Hall). 5:30–6:30 p.m., UMMA Stern Auditorium, 525 S. State. Livestream available for both programs at tinyurl.com/ZellWriters. Free, but capacity limited. asbates@umich.edu. 

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Puzzle Night: Ann Arbor District Library
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Puzzle Night: Ann Arbor District Library
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A chance for adults and kids age 8 & up to work together to solve jigsaw puzzles. 5:30–7:30 p.m., AADL Pittsfield, 2359 Oak Valley. Free. 327–4200.

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Ty Jeffries: U-M School of Art & Design Penny Stamps Speaker Series
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Ty Jeffries: U-M School of Art & Design Penny Stamps Speaker Series
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This prolific composer, lyricist, pianist, singer, and character comedian discusses his work. Jeffries is best known for his onstage persona of Miss Hope Springs, a blonde ex-Vegas showgirl alter-ego who plays the piano and sings cabaret songs influenced by a combination of his classical training and his love of the golden age of Hollywood. 5:30 p.m., Michigan Theater. Free. 936–0671.

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“D&D Adventures”: Sylvan Factory
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“D&D Adventures”: Sylvan Factory
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Every Sun., Thurs., & Fri. All age 16+ invited to play Dungeons and Dragons role-playing games.  1–6 p.m. (Sun.), 6–10 p.m. (Thurs.), & 6–9 p.m. (Fri.). Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium Blvd. $10. Preregistration recommended. info@sylvanfactory.com, 929–5877. 

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“Race, Politics, and the Modern Metropolis”: U-M Eisenberg Institute for Historical Studies
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“Race, Politics, and the Modern Metropolis”: U-M Eisenberg Institute for Historical Studies
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Panel discussion with U-M history professors Angela Dillard & Matthew Lassiter, and NYU history professor Thomas Sugrue, author of The Origins of the Urban Crisis: Race and Inequality in Postwar Detroit. 6–8 p.m., Michigan Union Anderson Rm. Free. 615–7400.

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“Repairsday Thursday”: All Hands Active
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“Repairsday Thursday”: All Hands Active
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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., All Hands Active, basement of 255 E. Liberty, ste. 225. Mask recommended. Online participation available at MeetUp.com/AllHandsActive/events. Free; donations welcome. info@AllHandsActive.org.

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Board Game Night at Venue: Vault of Midnight
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Board Game Night at Venue: Vault of Midnight
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All invited to play popular board games, from easy to advanced. “Game gurus” on hand to answer questions. 6–9 p.m., Venue, 1919 South Industrial Hwy. $5. Preregistration required at bit.ly/venuegame.  [2x]

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Huron Hills Lapidary & Mineral Society
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All invited to the club’s annual potluck banquet; bring a dish to pass. Speaker TBA, with a silent auction & door prizes. 6 p.m., West Side United Methodist Church social hall, 900 S. Seventh St. Free. 665–5574. dandjesch@comcast.net.

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U-M Women’s Lacrosse vs. Penn State
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U-M Women’s Lacrosse vs. Penn State
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This month’s home schedule also includes a game vs. Johns Hopkins (Apr. 13, 6 p.m.). Noon, U-M Lacrosse Stadium, 2500 S. State. Tickets TBA at the gate. 764–0247.

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Jonathan Taylor Quartet
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Jonathan Taylor Quartet: Blue LLama Jazz Club
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JONATHAN TAYLOR is a Detroit-based drummer, improviser, composer, and educator. He has performed with luminaries of creative music, such as Wadada Leo Smith, Dave Liebman, Michael Formanek, Tomeka Reid, Jaribu Shahid, and John Lindberg.

314 S. Main Street ,Ann Arbor. Pre-Pay Cover at opentable.com $15. hello@bluellamaclub.com bluellamaclub.com 734-372-3200.

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“Pandemonium”: Huron High School Players
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“Pandemonium”: Huron High School Players
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Apr. 1316. Claire Federhofer directs Huron students in J.D. Atkins’ 2001 comic musical mystery set among the gods and mortals of ancient Greece and centering on inquisitive Pandora. 7 p.m. (Thurs.Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun.), HHS Ingram Theater, 2727 Fuller. Tickets $8 (students, staff, & seniors, $6) in advance at huronplayers.weebly.com/links & at the door. 994–2040.

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“Stories from Suffragette City”: Ann Arbor Area League of Women Voters Book Club
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“Stories from Suffragette City”: Ann Arbor Area League of Women Voters Book Club
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All invited to the inaugural meeting, via Zoom, of this book club to discuss this collection of 13 stories, written by contemporary bestselling writers and edited by Rose and Fiona Davis, each set on the same day in 1915 when tens of thousands of women marched up Fifth Avenue, demanding the right to vote in New York City. 7–8:30 p.m., for URL, preregister at my.lwv.org/michigan/washtenaw-county/calendar. Free.

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Breeding Bird Survey Kickoff: Ann Arbor Natural Area Preservation
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Breeding Bird Survey Kickoff: Ann Arbor Natural Area Preservation
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All invited to learn how to help with the city’s upcoming annual survey of breeding bird populations in town. Experience in bird identification by sight and sound is necessary to participate. 7–9 p.m., via Zoom. Free, preregistration required at bit.ly/a2stewardworkday (space limited). nap@a2gov.org, 794–6627.

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Comhaltas
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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 p.m., FUMC Green Wood Church, 1001 Green Rd. at Glazier Way. Free. facebook.com/DetroitIMA, contact@detroitirishmusic.org. [2x]

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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), various times.

Apr. 1 & 5: “Falstaff” Live (Sat.) & prerecorded (Wed.) broadcast of the Metropolitan Opera’s production of Verdi’s comic masterpiece, a brilliantly balanced blend of bawdy humor and lyric beauty. Adapted from Shakespeare’s Merry Wives of Windsor, with a few additions from Henry IV, the story finds Shakespeare’s larger-than-life rogue wooing 2 married women for money while his own daughters steal kisses behind his back. The music, one of Verdi’s most bewitching scores, is sung in Italian, with English supertitles. 12:30 p.m. (Sat.) & 1 p.m. (Wed., Ann Arbor 20 only). 

Apr. 2-4 & 6: “The Journey: A Music Special from Andrea Bocelli” (Gaetano Morbioli & Paolo Sodi, 2023). Spiritual documentary that follows world-renowned tenor Bocelli and his wife Veronica as they travel through beautiful Italian terrain on horseback to complete parts of the Via Francigena—a historical pilgrimage in which Christians journey to Rome to worship at grand cathedrals and visit revered burial sites of saints and apostles. 4 & 7 p.m. 

Apr. 12 & 13: “Beautiful Disaster” (Roger Kumble, 2023). College romance about a clean-cut freshman girl who loses a bet and has to live with a bad-boy brawler for a month. 7 p.m. 

Apr. 15 & 19: “Der Rosenkavalier” Live (Sat.) & prerecorded (Wed.) broadcast of the Metropolitan Opera’s production of Richard Straus’s 1911 comic opera, a send-up of courtly love about an aging princess whose young lover falls for the daughter of a rich aristocrat. Noon. (Wed., Ann Arbor 20 only). 

Apr. 16 & 20: “The Big Lebowski” (Joel & Ethan Coen, 1998). 25th anniversary screening of this beloved comedy starring Jeff Bridges as an L.A. slacker who’s mistaken for a namesake who then commissions him to ransom the latter’s kidnapped trophy wife. 4 p.m. (Sun.) & 7 p.m. (Thurs.).

Apr. 18: “Mirando al Cielo” (Antonio Peláez, 2023). Historical drama about a 14-year-old boy who takes up arms against the Mexican government in the 1920’s Cristero Rebellion. Captured, he is taken to a village where his own godfather is the magistrate who must decide his punishment. Spanish, subtitles. 7 p.m. 

Apr. 22 & 24: “Carol Burnett: A Celebration” (Mike Trinklein, 2023). This tribute to the prolific TV comedian, one of the 1st women to host a prime time variety show, features clips, memories, and interviews with Carl Reiner, Tim Conway, Vicki Lawrence, Betty White, Cloris Leachman, Tina Fey, Phyllis Diller, Barbara Eden, Jim Nabors, and more. 2 p.m. (Sat.) and 4 & 7 p.m. (Mon.). 

Apr. 23 & 27: “Spirited Away: Live on Stage” Screening of Tony-winning director John Caird’s 2022 stage adaptation of Hayao Miyazaki’s dazzling Oscar-winning animated fantasy about a young girl who discovers a secret world of strange spirits and sorcery. Features dazzling sets, captivating musical numbers, and wondrous puppets of beloved characters. Japanese, subtitles. 4 p.m. (Sun.) & 7 p.m. (Thurs.).

Apr. 29 & May 3: “Champion” Live (Sat.) & prerecorded (Wed.) broadcast of the Metropolitan Opera’s production of acclaimed contemporary composer Terence Blanchard’s 2021 opera about a young boxer who rises from obscurity to become a world champion, and his older self, still haunted by the ghosts of his past. 1 p.m. (Wed., Ann Arbor 20 only).

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Weekly Trivia
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Weekly Trivia: Bløm Meadworks
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Free live trivia every Thursday with Sporcle Live! Two one-hour-long games, every Thursday (7pm & 8pm) with a $15 gift card for first place and a $10 gift card for second place. No limit to group size - come by yourself or with a team! Great tunes, awesome host + lots of seasonal meads, ciders and beers.

Bløm, 100 S. Fourth Ave. ,Ann Arbor. Free admission. 734-548-9729.

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Rob Ward: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
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Rob Ward: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
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Apr. 13–15. Cleveland comic, a former Showtime at the Apollo winner, whose warmth lets him get away with almost any subject matter, like the problem with skinny women, and how not to explain sex to your daughters. Preceded by 2 opening acts TBA. Alcohol is 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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“Rent”: U-M Musical Theatre Department
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“Rent”: U-M Musical Theatre Department
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Apr. 13-16. Devanand Janki directs musical theater students in Jonathan Larson’s Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winning 1996 musical, based on Puccini’s La Bohème, about an impoverished community of artists in the East Village living under the shadow of AIDS. It features an inventive rock score with intricate choral work and dexterous lyrics. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.), 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun). Tickets $32–$38 in advance at tickets.smtd.umich.edu and at the door. 764–0583.

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“The Anderson Brothers Play Benny Goodman”: Kerrytown Concert House
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“The Anderson Brothers Play Benny Goodman”: Kerrytown Concert House
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An ensemble of local veterans led by the renowned East Coast jazz twins Peter & Will Anderson, who both play clarinet & sax, performs the music of the iconic swing era clarinetist. With guitarist Randy Napoleon, bassist Paul Keller, and drummer David Alvarez III. 7:30 p.m., KCH, 415 N. Fourth Ave. Masks encouraged. Tickets $29-$50 (students, $19) in advance at kerrytownconcerthouse.com and at the door. 769–2999.

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Pub Quiz: Conor O’Neill’s Irish Pub
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Pub Quiz: Conor O’Neill’s Irish Pub
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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. 665–2968.

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Yoga with Cats: Humane Society of Huron Valley
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Yoga with Cats: Humane Society of Huron Valley
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Every Sun. (except Apr. 9) & Thurs. Humane Society education reps introduce all ages to the basics of hatha-style yoga. Also, interact with adoptable cats. Dress prepared to work out. Suitable for age 12 & up, all 16 & under must be accompanied by adult. 9–10 a.m. (Sun.) & 7:30–8:30 p.m. (Thurs.), Tiny Lions, ste. A1, 5245 Jackson Rd., $10. Preregistration required at tickettailor.com/events/hshv, humaneed@hshv.org, 661–3575.

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“Monsters of the American Cinema”: Penny Seats Theatre Company
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“Monsters of the American Cinema”: Penny Seats Theatre Company
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Every Thurs.–Sat., Apr. 7–22. Craig Ester directs Christian St. Croix’s award-winning 2021 drama about a gay Black man whose husband dies, leaving him both the owner of a drive-in movie theater and a caregiver to his late husband’s straight, white teenage son. United by their love of classic American monster movies, the 2 have strong bond—until peer pressure and homophobia come between them. Suitable for ages 15 & up (strong language). 8 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.), Stone Chalet Inn, 1917 Washtenaw Ave. Tickets $20 (seniors, $18), in advance at PennySeats.org and (if available) at the door. 926–5346.

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“Patience”: U-M Gilbert and Sullivan Society
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“Patience”: U-M Gilbert and Sullivan Society
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Apr. 13–16. Cameron Graham directs this accomplished local town-and-gown company in Gilbert & Sullivan’s comic operetta spoofing the excesses and moral libertinism of the Pre-Raphaelite movement that swept England in the 1870s. The plot concerns one Reginald Bunthorne, a pretentious aesthete who affects a love of poetry and art simply to impress the local maidens. He succeeds in winning the admiration of all except the refreshingly unsophisticated milkmaid Patience—who happens to be the only woman he’s interested in. Patience remains faithful to her childhood sweetheart, Archibald Grosvenor, who woos her (and irritates Bunthorne) with his sincere, properly Victorian idyllic verses. Meanwhile the local dragoons are dismayed that their girlfriends all pine for Bunthorne. The farce is happily resolved in the end, and all finally get what they deserve. Patience is known mainly for its extravagant comic energy and many memorable tunes, including “The Soldiers of Our Queen” and “In a Doleful Train.” Rebecca Clark as Patience, Matthew Grace as Bunthorne, and Aidan Davis as Grosvenor. 8 p.m. (Thurs.-Sat.) and 2 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.), Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre. $30 (seniors, $27; students with ID, $15) in advance at the Michigan League Ticket Office, muto.umich.edu, and at the door. 763–8587.

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“Without Saying”: U-M Dance Department BFA Concert
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“Without Saying”: U-M Dance Department BFA Concert
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Apr. 13-15. U-M dance seniors Chloe Chandler, Chloe Chodorow, Madi Hofe, Alissa Rebagliati, and Ariel Vidrio perform their solo choreography and lead fellow dance majors in modern group pieces. 8 p.m. Dance Performance Studio, 1000 Baits, North Campus. Free. 764–9537.

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German Conversation
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Every Thurs. and 2nd & 4th Tues. All German speakers, native or non-native, invited for conversation with either or both of 2 long-running groups, the A2 Stammtisch (8 p.m. Thurs.) and the German Speakers Round Table (7:30 p.m. Tues., Apr. 11 & 25). 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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