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April 8, 2023
Easter Bunny: Briarwood Mall.
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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Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company
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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Ann Arbor Group Runs: Fleet Feet
Every Sat. & Tues. Runners of all abilities invited to join a run of 3–5 miles along varying route. Rain or shine. 8 a.m. (Sat.), & 6 p.m. (Tues.), Fleet Feet, 5700 Jackson Rd., 929–9022. Free.
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Ann Arbor Group Runs: PR Run Club
Every Sat. & Tues. Runners of all abilities invited to join a tempo (specifically paced) run of 5–7 miles (Tues.) or a 6-mile or more supported run (Sat.) with directional signs and water stops. Rain or shine. 8 a.m. (Sat.) & 6:30 p.m. (Tues.), PR Run Club, 326 W. Liberty, 769–5016. First two runs free; $3/run or $120 (students, $100) yearly membership thereafter. Prrunclub.com.
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parkrun USA
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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Volunteer Stewardship Workday: Ann Arbor Natural Area Preservation Division
Apr. 1, 2, 8, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, & 30. 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, snacks, & know-how provided. Minors must be accompanied by an adult or obtain a release form in advance. Various times and locations. Free. Preregistration and information at bit.ly/a2stewardworkday. 794–6627.
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“Kids Easter Party”: Westminster Presbyterian Church
All kids with caregivers invited to hunt for eggs, play in bubbles from a bubble machine, and interact with goats, sheep, ducks, chickens, and bunnies at a small animal petting zoo. 10 a.m., WPC, 1500 Scio Church Rd. Free. westpresA2.org.
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“Rescue Reading”: HSHV
Kids invited to read to adoptable animals to work on their reading skills, using their own or provided books. Also, a group read-aloud and a dog meet-and-greet. For kids ages 6–11. No adults. 10-11:30 a.m., HSHV. $15. Preregistration required at tickettailor.com/events/hshv, humaneed@hshv.org, 661–3575.
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“Saturday Morning Ride to Chelsea”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
Every Sat. Moderate-paced ride, 25 miles or more, to Zou Zou’s café in Chelsea. Note: Riders should be prepared to take care of themselves on all AABTS rides. Carry a water bottle, a spare tire or tube, a pump, a cell phone, and snacks. 10 a.m. sharp, meet at Barton Nature Area parking lot, W. Huron River Dr. near Bird Rd. Free. mkmcguinn@comcast.net, 649–9762.
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“Seed Share”: Project Grow
All invited to choose from a wide variety of free vegetable and flower seeds donated by local businesses and gardeners. 10 a.m.–noon, County Farm Park main pavilion, 2230 Platt Rd. Free. info@projectgrowgardens.org.
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“Spring Eggstravaganza”: Leslie Science & Nature Center
All age 17 & under invited to follow animal prints, riddles, and other clues through the woods to find eggs to exchange for a goody bag to take home. No strict hunt start time. Also, a chance to learn about animals who lay eggs and to participate in crafts and science experiments. 10 a.m.–noon, LSNC, 1831 Traver Rd. Preregistration requested at lesliesnc.org. $7/person (under age 2, free).
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Easter Egg Eggstravaganza: West Side United Methodist Church
Join us for our Easter Egg Eggstravaganza!
* Egg Hunt
* Craft Table
* Bouncy House
* Food Truck
It will be an egg-citing morning!
900 S. Seventh St. ,Ann Arbor, MI 48103. Free. westside@westside-umc.org www.gowestsidechurch.org 734-663-4164.Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
Chime Concert: Kerrytown Market & Shops
Every Sat., Wed., & Fri. 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. 10:30–11 a.m. (Sat.) & Noon–12:30 p.m. (Wed. & Fri.). Kerrytown Market. Free. ofGlobal@aol.com.
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Pictures with the Easter Bunny!: Hyatt Place
Join us on Saturday, April 8th, for some family fun with the Easter Bunny!
Cost is $35 (paid at the door) and includes TWO professional downloadable photos. Crafts and snacks will also be provided!
3223 S State St ,Ann Arbor, MI. at door 35.00. erin.hill@hyatt.com 734.995.1234.Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
Every Tues.–Sun. All age 6 & up invited into the museum’s Nature Lab and Micro Worlds Lab to use scientific tools and museum specimens to answer questions and solve problems. Schedule subject to change. 11 a.m.–3 p.m., U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Free. 764–0478.
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“Science Forum Demos”: U-M Museum of Natural History
Every Sat. & Sun. (except Apr. 15). Hands-on 20-minute family-oriented demos for ages 5 & up. “Shedding Light on Magnets” (11 a.m.) explores magnetism, magnetic fields, and what magnets have to do with cell phones. “Life: How Do We Find It?” (3 p.m.) examines the field of astrobiology and how scientists search for life on other planets. 11 a.m. & 3 p.m., U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Free. 764–0478.
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“You Can Dance!”: University Musical Society
All age 12 & up invited to try tap dancing with Bruce Bradley, cofounder of Creative Expressions Dance Studio and the Tapology Festival for Youth (Flint, MI). No dance experience required. 11 a.m.–noon. Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. Huron St., Ypsilanti. Free, preregistration required at ums.org/performance/you-can-dance-tap-22-23 (limited capacity).
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“Springfest": Saline Parks and Recreation
All ages 1–10 invited bring a basket and join an Egg Hunt (11:30 a.m. & noon) in the wooded area behind the Rec Center. Kids grouped by age. At the Egg Dive (1 p.m.), kids are invited to swim for floating eggs in the leisure pool. Also, local businesses hand out goodies along the Hippity Hop Trail (11:45 a.m.) and a pizza Bunny Lunch (noon & 12:30 p.m.) includes an appearance by the Easter Bunny. Rain, snow, or shine; dress for the weather. 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m., Tefft Park & Saline Recreation Center, 1866 Woodland Dr. E., Saline. $12 per child per event; preregistration for each event by Apr. 7 required at salinerec.com or 429–3502.
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U-M Museum of Natural History Planetarium & Dome Theater
Every Fri.–Sun. Three different audiovisual planetarium shows suitable for all ages. Did an Asteroid Really Kill the Dinosaurs? (11:30 a.m.) looks at cosmic collisions across the solar system including the 6-mile-wide asteroid that hit the earth 66 million years ago. 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. Living in Balance (1:30 p.m.) explores native Anishinaabe stories of constellations and moons. Various times, U-M MNH, 1105 North University. $8 at the door. Limited capacity. 764–0478.
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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. 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. (7–10 p.m.): MTG Pauper, a fun and fast format for all skill levels, $5. Wed. (5–9 p.m.): Casual Commander, the most popular form of the game, free. Fri. (6:30–10 p.m.): Magic rotating draft, cost varies. Prizes paid in store credit. Also, a weekend of games, April 14–16, celebrating the release of the newest MTG set March of the Machines (for schedule & to register see sylvanfactory.com). Various times, Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium. Various costs. info@sylvanfactory.com, 929–5877.
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U-M Women’s Lacrosse vs. Penn State
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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Easter Egg Hunt: Hudson Mills Metropark
All kids age 10 & under, accompanied by a registered adult, invited bring their own basket to hunt for eggs in different themed areas in half-hour time-slots. They can also visit with the Easter Bunny. 12:30-3:30 p.m., Hudson Mills Metropark, park activity center, 8801 North Territorial Rd., Dexter. $6 per person. Preregistration required at bit.ly/hudsonflashegg by 4 p.m. Apr. 7. Metroparks pass or $10 vehicle entry fee required. 426–8211.
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U-M Museum of Natural History Planetarium & Dome Theater
Every Fri.–Sun. Three different audiovisual planetarium shows suitable for all ages. Did an Asteroid Really Kill the Dinosaurs? (11:30 a.m.) looks at cosmic collisions across the solar system including the 6-mile-wide asteroid that hit the earth 66 million years ago. 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. Living in Balance (1:30 p.m.) explores native Anishinaabe stories of constellations and moons. Various times, U-M MNH, 1105 North University. $8 at the door. Limited capacity. 764–0478.
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“Creature Encounters”: The Creature Conservancy
Every Sat. & Sun. Conservancy staffers show off some animals native to South America, including the cougar, cane toad, and red-tailed boa (2 & 4 p.m.). Also, a zookeeper display of a hairy armadillo (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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“Noura's Extraordinary Superpower”: AADL Downtown
Detroit entrepreneurial consultant Reda A. Taleb reads and discusses her children’s book exploring the impact of incarceration on children, with a specific focus on Arab Americans and Muslims. 1–2:30 p.m., AADL Downtown. Free.
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“Super Mario Coloring Party”: AADL Westgate
Kids ages 3–10 invited to color scenes to celebrate the new Super Mario Bros. animated movie. 1-2 p.m., AADL Westgate. Free.
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Museum Highlight Tours: U-M Museum of Natural History
Every Sat. & Sun. (except Apr. 15). 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., U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Free. Limited capacity. Sign up at the welcome desk. 764–0478.
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Plant Pocket Ceramic Class: Bløm Meadworks
Join Curiouser Clay in our taproom on Saturday, April 8 from 1-3pm as we create plant pockets! No experience necessary as the instructor guides you through all the steps necessary to create your own, one-of-a-kind ceramic plant pocket. After the workshop, all projects will be taken back to the studio to be fired and glazed. Finished projects will be delivered for pick-up at Bløm two to three weeks after the workshop.
Ticket includes: instruction, materials, 12oz pour of Bløm mead or cider (N/A options available)
Tickets: https://www.drinkblom.com/events/clay-workshop-april23
Bløm Meadworks, 100 S 4th Ave., Suite 110 ,Ann Arbor. Tickets available in advance at drinkblom.com/events/clay-workshop-april23 $68 includes 12oz pour of Bløm mead or cider.Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
State Theatre
Film screenings every Tues. & Thurs.–Sun. Tickets $10.50 (children under 12, students, seniors age 65 & older, & U.S. veterans, $8:50; MTF members, $8; matinee $7.50) in advance online (recommended) & at the door. For updated schedule, see MichTheater.org.
Apr. 4: “All Quiet on the Western Front” (Edward Berger, 2022). Third film adaptation (the others were in 1930 & 1979) of the 1929 Erich Maria Remarque novel about a young German soldier whose romantic view of war is shattered by the realities of World War I trench warfare. Oscar winner for best international feature film. Followed by a discussion led by U-M history professor Kira Thurman. 5 p.m.
Apr. 6: “Drive My Car” (Ryusuke Hamaguchi, 2021). Moving, complex drama about a stage director in mourning for his screenwriter wife. After taking a job directing a pan-Asian, multi-lingual production of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya in Hiroshima, he bonds with his driver, who has sorrows of her own. Winner of the best international feature film at the 2021 Academy Awards. Japanese, Chinese, Tagalog, Korean Sign Language; subtitles. 7:15 p.m.
Apr. 6: “Big Night” (Campbell Scott & Stanley Tucci, 1996). Much-loved comedy-drama about Italian American brothers, played by director Tucci and Tony Shalhoub, who put all their efforts into preparing a meal for Italian American bandleader Louis Prima in hopes that it will save their struggling New Jersey restaurant. 7:30 p.m.
Apr. 7: “Donnie Darko” (Richard Kelly, 2001). Jake Gyllenhaal stars in this dark, original, and somewhat incoherent psychological sci-fi thriller about a hallucinating teen. Maggie Gyllenhaal, Drew Barrymore. 9:30 p.m.
Apr. 8: “Decision To Leave” (Park Chan-wook, 2022). South Korean noir romantic thriller in which an insomniac police detective investigates the death of a retired immigration officer, who fell from a mountaintop cliff. The detective begins to suspect, and develop an attraction to, the dead man’s wife, a Chinese immigrant. Chan-wook won best director at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival for the film. Korean, subtitles. 1 p.m.
Apr. 14: “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1” (Bill Condon, 2011). Romantic fantasy vampire film; the fourth installment in the Twilight Saga film series. 9:30 p.m.
Apr. 21: “Adaptation” (Spike Jonze, 2002). Meta comedy-drama with a script by Charlie Kaufman about his struggles to adapt Susan Orleans’ 1998 nonfiction book The Orchid Thief for the screen while suffering from writer’s block. Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep, Chris Cooper. 7 p.m.
Apr. 21: “Face/Off” (John Woo, 1997). Operatic sci-fi action thriller with a cult following. Nicholas Cage and John Travolta play archenemies who surgically implant each other’s faces onto their own bodies. 9:45 p.m.
Apr. 23: “Daughters of Abdul-Rahman” (Zaid Abu Hamdan, 2021). Jordanian comedy-drama about 4 estranged and very different sisters who have escaped their restrictive lives but must reunite to find their missing father. Arabic, subtitles. Presented with the U-M Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies. 1:30 p.m.
Apr. 28: “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2” (Bill Condon, 2012). Romantic fantasy vampire film; the fifth installment in the Twilight Saga film series. 9:30 p.m.
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“Pokémon Hangout”: Sylvan Factory
Every Sat. All invited to play the popular Pokémon trading card game. Today the store also hosts an all-day DanDan/Magikarp Party celebrating 2 of the greatest cards in collectible card game history with games for all ages, snacks, and prizes. 1:30–3 p.m., Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium. Free. info@sylvanfactory.com, 929–5877. [2x]
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U-M Museum of Natural History Planetarium & Dome Theater
Every Fri.–Sun. Three different audiovisual planetarium shows suitable for all ages. Did an Asteroid Really Kill the Dinosaurs? (11:30 a.m.) looks at cosmic collisions across the solar system including the 6-mile-wide asteroid that hit the earth 66 million years ago. 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. Living in Balance (1:30 p.m.) explores native Anishinaabe stories of constellations and moons. Various times, U-M MNH, 1105 North University. $8 at the door. Limited capacity. 764–0478.
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Code Lab: Ann Arbor District Library
Adults and kids ages 10 & up invited to learn the basics of physical computing (circuitry, motors, LEDs, cameras, sensors) and coding (Python, Scratch, Sonic Pi, Linux commands). 2–3 p.m., AADL Downtown. Free. 327–4200.
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Saturday Sampler: U-M Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Apr. 8, 22, & 29. Docent-led tour highlighting “Greek Encounters” (Apr. 8), “Greek and Roman Mythology” (Apr. 22), and “The Roman Emperors” (Apr. 29). Also, at 2 p.m. on Apr. 15, a virtual tour highlighting “Ancient Natural Disasters” (for URL see bit.ly/aprilvirtualsampler). 2–3 p.m., Kelsey Museum, 434 S. State. Free. 764–9304.
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U-M Baseball
Apr. 7-9, versus Nebraska. This month’s home schedule also includes single games vs. Butler (Apr. 11, 4 p.m.) & Toledo (Apr. 19, 4 p.m.), as well as 3-game series vs. MSU (Apr. 21, 4 p.m.; Apr. 22, 2 p.m., & Apr. 23, 1 p.m.) and Oklahoma State (Apr. 28, 4 p.m.; Apr. 29, 2 p.m., & Apr. 30, noon). 4 p.m. (Fri.), 2 p.m. (Sat.), & noon (Sun.), Ray Fisher Stadium, 1114 S. State. Tickets (price TBA) at mGOblue.com/tickets & at the gate. 764–0247.
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U-M Softball
Apr. 7–9, versus Illinois. This month’s schedule also includes 3-game series vs. Northwestern (Apr. 21–23) & Indiana (Apr. 28–30) with game times at 6 p.m. (Fri.), 2 p.m. (Sat.), & noon (Northwestern) and 2 p.m. (Indiana) (Sun.), as well as a single game vs. MSU (Apr. 18, 6 p.m.). 5 p.m. (Fri.), 2 p.m. (Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Alumni Field, 1114 S. State. Tickets (price TBA) at mGOblue.com/tickets & at the gate. 764–0247.
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U-M Museum of Natural History Planetarium & Dome Theater
Every Fri.–Sun. Three different audiovisual planetarium shows suitable for all ages. Did an Asteroid Really Kill the Dinosaurs? (11:30 a.m.) looks at cosmic collisions across the solar system including the 6-mile-wide asteroid that hit the earth 66 million years ago. 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. Living in Balance (1:30 p.m.) explores native Anishinaabe stories of constellations and moons. Various times, U-M MNH, 1105 North University. $8 at the door. Limited capacity. 764–0478.
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“Science Forum Demos”: U-M Museum of Natural History
Every Sat. & Sun. (except Apr. 15). Hands-on 20-minute family-oriented demos for ages 5 & up. “Shedding Light on Magnets” (11 a.m.) explores magnetism, magnetic fields, and what magnets have to do with cell phones. “Life: How Do We Find It?” (3 p.m.) examines the field of astrobiology and how scientists search for life on other planets. 11 a.m. & 3 p.m., U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Free. 764–0478.
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“You’ve Got a Friend: A Tribute to James Taylor”: The Encore Musical Theatre Company
Apr. 6–8. An ensemble of musicians performs hits by the iconic 1970s singer-songwriter, featuring “Sweet Baby James,” “Fire and Rain,” “Shower the People,” and more. Local actor and singer Aaron Lavigne plays Taylor. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 3 p.m. (Sat.), Encore, 7714 Ann Arbor St., Dexter. Tickets $48.50 in advance at theEncoreTheatre.org & at the door. 268–6200.
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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. 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. (7–10 p.m.): MTG Pauper, a fun and fast format for all skill levels, $5. Wed. (5–9 p.m.): Casual Commander, the most popular form of the game, free. Fri. (6:30–10 p.m.): Magic rotating draft, cost varies. Prizes paid in store credit. Also, a weekend of games, April 14–16, celebrating the release of the newest MTG set March of the Machines (for schedule & to register see sylvanfactory.com). Various times, Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium. Various costs. info@sylvanfactory.com, 929–5877.
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Peyton Miller Quartet: Blue LLama Jazz Club
Award-winning composer, vibraphonist and percussionist PEYTON MILLER tells engaging musical stories. He uses a range of diverse textures to paint sonic pictures and believes that what’s behind the music is an integral part of how the music should be played. Peyton will be performing a blend of original compositions and arrangements for a night that promises to be spontaneous, grooving, and exploratory.
314 S. Main St. ,Ann Arbor. Pre-Pay Light Fare and Libations or Dinner and Show at opentable.com $35–85. hello@bluellamaclub.com bluellamaclub.com 734-372-3200.Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
Murder Mystery Dinner Show: The Dinner Detective Ann Arbor
Apr. 8 & 22. Dinner while actors masquerading as fellow diners enact a hilarious murder mystery in which actual audience members may find themselves a prime suspect. 6:30–9 p.m., Ann Arbor Marriott, 1275 S. Huron, Ypsilanti. $65 includes gratuity; preregistration required at TheDinnerDetective.com. (866) 496–0535.
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U-M English Department Creative Writing Sub-concentration Reading: Literati Bookstore
Apr. 1 & 8. U-M creative writing seniors read their poetry and fiction. 6:30 p.m., Literati, 124 E. Washington. Mask encouraged. Free. 585–5567.
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“A Night at the Popscars”: Michigan Pops Orchestra
Luca Antonucci and Jinwook Lee direct this playful 100-member ensemble, the only student-run orchestra on campus, in a performance of movie-associated music, including Queen's “Bohemian Rhapsody,” Justin Hurwitz’s “La La Land: Epilogue,” Jung Jae-il’s “The Belt of Faith” from the movie Parasite, Joe Hisaishi’s “Howl’s Moving Castle,” and the “Ride of the Valkyries” from Wagner’s Die Walküre, best known these days from its use in Apocalypse Now. Also, the orchestra’s high school concerto competition winner Selah Dowell is the soloist in a performance of Édouard Lalo’s Symphonie espagnole in D minor for violin and orchestra. The performance includes vocal performances, multimedia presentations, stage antics, and special effects. 7 p.m., Michigan Theater. $9 (students, $5; children and seniors, free) in advance online at muto.umich.edu, at Mason Hall, and at the door. michiganpops.org, 668–8463.
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“Creatures of the Night: Open Hours for Adults”: The Creature Conservancy
Apr. 8 & 21. Presentation and display for age 18 & up about the coyote, skunk, reticulated python, tenrec, and other nocturnal animals. The program concludes with Harper, the cougar, at play on the stage (not the usual Egyptian fruit bats). 7–9 p.m., Creature Conservancy, 4950 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. $25 in advance at TheCreatureConservancy.org. 929–9324.
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Marlena Studer & Steve Ragsdale: Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth Cafe 704
Local duo of Studer, a veteran jazz vocalist known for her passionate interpretations of standards, and guitarist Ragsdale. Dancing encouraged. 7–9 p.m. Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth, 704 Airport Blvd. Mask requested. $10 at the door only; for livestream pay at interfaithspirit.org/cafe-704-coffeehouse. 657–5384.
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“Teen Mewvie Night at Tiny Lions”: Humane Society of Huron Valley
Youths ages 12–17 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 Rd. $20. Preregistration required at tickettailor.com/events/hshv, humaneed@hshv.org, 661–3564.
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Zach Martina: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
Apr. 6–8. Local comic known for his fast-talking, enthusiastic style and for his love of the Detroit Lions, his 2 daughters, and more. 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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“Liminal Spaces”: Kelly McDermott’s Blue (Kerrytown Concert House)
Local singer-flutist McDermott celebrates the debut album of her ensemble project in a program of eclectic fusion music described as a “mystical-neo-classic jam.” With poet Terry Jackson, keyboardist Mike Harrison, percussionist Geno Parker, bassist Rob Crozier, and cellist Thor Sigurdson. 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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“Mlima’s Tale”: Theatre Nova.
Every Fri.–Sun., Mar. 31–Apr. 23. Carla Milarch directs the Michigan premiere of Pulitzer-winning playwright Lynn Nottage’s 2018 tale of plunder and commerce in which the ghost of a murdered elephant haunts all who profit from its death. It’s a world in which we’re all unsettlingly connected and unconditional virtue is nonexistent. The New York Times reviewer called it a “visually inventive” and “transfixing,” work that “never feels sensational, on the one hand, or pious, on the other.” 7:30 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), 3 p.m. (Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Theatre Nova, 410 W. Huron St. Mask & proof of vaccination required. Tickets $22 ($10 for kids under 17) in advance at theatre-nova.ticketleap.com and (if available) at the door. 635–8450.
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“The Acalympics”: U-M Amazin’ Blue
This all-gender U-M student a cappella ensemble performs adventurously experimental arrangements of pop songs. Features a guest performance by the Skyline High School vocal ensemble Skyline Blues. 7:30 p.m., Rackham Auditorium. Tickets $10 (students, $5) in advance at muto.umich.edu & at the door. amazinblue.org.
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“You’ve Got a Friend: A Tribute to James Taylor”: The Encore Musical Theatre Company
Apr. 6–8. An ensemble of musicians performs hits by the iconic 1970s singer-songwriter, featuring “Sweet Baby James,” “Fire and Rain,” “Shower the People,” and more. Local actor and singer Aaron Lavigne plays Taylor. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 3 p.m. (Sat.), Encore, 7714 Ann Arbor St., Dexter. Tickets $48.50 in advance at theEncoreTheatre.org & at the door. 268–6200.
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2nd Saturday Contra Dance: Ann Arbor Community of Traditional Music and Dance
Drake Meadows calls to live music by Banjo Tramps. All dances taught; no partner needed. Bring clean shoes. Preceded at 7 p.m. by a beginner’s introduction. 7:30–10:30 p.m., Concourse Hall, 4531 Concourse Dr. Mask required. $10 suggested donation. aactmad.org/contra, Mbean@emich.edu.
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“Everybody”: U-M Theater Department.
Every Thurs.–Sun., Mar. 30–Apr. 9. Andrew White directs drama students in award-winning African American playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ 2017 modern adaptation of the 15th-century English morality play The Summoning of Everyman. The highly allegorical plot hews close to the original, following a complacent everyman who, informed by Death of his coming end, seeks friends to accompany him on his final journey. Jacobs-Jenkins’ version moves the moral of the play away from Christian salvation and towards a more humanist conclusion. The adaptation also features a unique casting quirk where each actor must memorize multiple parts with their roles being determined by lottery before each performance. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.), 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Arthur Miller Theatre, 1226 Murfin, North Campus. Tickets $33 in advance at tickets.smtd.umich.edu & and at the door. 764–0583.
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“Full Moon Hike: Pink Moon”: Pittsfield Township Parks & Recreation
All invited to take a full moon hike with a township naturalist along the Lillie Park trail loop to listen for the sounds of owls, foxes, and other animals. A roaring fire and hot cocoa follow. 8–9 p.m., Lillie Park South pavilion 3, 4365 Platt Rd. $12 (residents, $7). Preregistration required at recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov. 822–2120.
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“heartstrings”: U-M Dance Department BFA Concert
April 6-8. U-M dance seniors Jamie Meyer, Nana Otaka, Nina Sciré, and Agatha Ta-Goetz perform their solo choreography and lead fellow dance majors in modern and hip-hop group pieces. 8 p.m. Dance Performance Studio, 1000 Baits, North Campus. Free. 764–9537.
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“Monsters of the American Cinema”: Penny Seats Theatre Company
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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Open Mic: Third Mind Books
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. info@thirdmindbooks.com, 994–3241.
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Zach Martina: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
Apr. 6–8. Local comic known for his fast-talking, enthusiastic style and for his love of the Detroit Lions, his 2 daughters, and more. 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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