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May 25, 2023

“May the 4th Run with You: A Virtual 4K”: Epic Races
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“May the 4th Run with You: A Virtual 4K”: Epic Races
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May 4–31. This Star Wars–themed event allows participants to complete a self-timed 4-km run/walk anytime and anywhere during the rest of the month. Mailed race packets include a T-shirt, medal, bib, and sticker decal. A portion of the proceeds is donated to the American Association for Cancer Research. Anytime, May 4–31. $40. Preregistration required at ​​bit.ly/maythe4thrun2023. info@epicraces.com, 531–8747.  

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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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U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
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U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
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Free. 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. Walking Off the Pounds (Mon., Wed., & Fri. 12:30–1 p.m.) via Zoom. Euchre (Mon. 1–3 p.m.) in person. Online Meditation Drop-In (Tues. 10–11:30 a.m.) via Zoom. 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. Wise Guys: Conversations for Men (Thurs. 1–3 p.m.) via Zoom. Una Tertulia (1st & 3rd Thurs. 3–5 p.m.) for native Spanish speakers in person.

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“Little Paws Story Time”: HSHV
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“Little Paws Story Time”: HSHV
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Every Thurs. (10:30–11:30 a.m.): Stories, crafts, finger plays, and interaction with adoptable cats and dogs. For kids ages 2–5, accompanied by an adult. $5 (babies under age 1, free). HSHV. $5 per kid. 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., 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. except May 29 (different times): Half-hour program of stories and songs for kids ages 25 (with caregiver). Pittsfield (Mon. 10:30 a.m. & Thurs. 11 a.m.), Downtown (Tues. 11 a.m.), Malletts Creek (Tues. 11 a.m. & Wed. 10:30 a.m.), Traverwood & Pittsfield (Thurs. 11 a.m.), and Westgate (Fri. 1 p.m.).

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Annual Meeting and Regional Economic Forum: Ann Arbor Spark
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Annual Meeting and Regional Economic Forum: Ann Arbor Spark
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Keynote speech by U-M president Santa Ono. Regional economic metrics presentation by Spark representatives TBA. Lunch. Networking begins at 10:30 a.m. 11:30–1 p.m., EMU Student Center Ballroom, 900 Oakwood St., #312, Ypsilanti. $95 includes lunch. Preregister at a2spark.org/annual-meeting.

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“Wildflower Rangers”: Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission
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“Wildflower Rangers”: Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission
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Every Thurs., Apr. 27–June 29. All invited to train to identify and protect ephemeral spring wildflowers and wildflower habitats in various county parks & preserves. May 4: Kosch-Headwaters Preserve (8170 Ford Rd., Superior Twp.). May 11: Scio Woods Preserve (4000 Scio Church Rd.). May 18: Whitmore Lake Preserve (2000 Maple Hill Park Dr., Whitmore Lake). May 25: Rolling Hills County Park (7660 Stony Creek Rd., Ypsilanti Twp.). 1–4 p.m., various locations. Preregistration required by e-mailing Matthew Bertrand at bertrandm@washtenaw.org, or via bit.ly/wildflower-ranger.

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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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U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
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Free. 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. Walking Off the Pounds (Mon., Wed., & Fri. 12:30–1 p.m.) via Zoom. Euchre (Mon. 1–3 p.m.) in person. Online Meditation Drop-In (Tues. 10–11:30 a.m.) via Zoom. 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. Wise Guys: Conversations for Men (Thurs. 1–3 p.m.) via Zoom. Una Tertulia (1st & 3rd Thurs. 3–5 p.m.) for native Spanish speakers in person.

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“In Common”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
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“In Common”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
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Every Wed.Sun., Apr. 21June 3. Rhiannon Ragland directs the world premiere of Philadelphia-based African American playwright Quinn D. Eli’s drama about Melanie, a woman haunted by a voice in her head—the voice of her friend who was killed years ago. The friend was Black, Melanie is white, and questions about why the tragedy happened and who was to blame come into focus when Melanie is drawn into a new relationship. Adult language and content. Cast: Caitlin Cavannaugh, Rachel Keown, Rusty Mewha, Olivia Miller, Dez Walker. 3 p.m. (Wed., Thurs., & Sat.), 8 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Purple Rose Theatre, 137 Park St., Chelsea. Tickets $30-$48 in advance at PurpleRoseTheatre.org and by phone, and (if available) at the door. Discounts available for students, seniors, teachers, military personnel, and groups. 433–7673.

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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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May 21 & 25: Local glass artist Larry Nisson unveils and discusses his Sedona collection—some of the largest and most intricate glass sculptures of his career. Noon–2 p.m. (Sun.) & 4–5 p.m. (Thurs.), A Makeshift Gallery, 407 E. Liberty. Free admission. Cheryldawdy.com, cldawdy@gmail.com.

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Movies: Ann Arbor District Library
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Movies: Ann Arbor District Library
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Free. 327–4200. AADL Downtown, 343 S. Fifth Ave. (unless otherwise noted). Various times.  

May 1: “Lift Like a Girl” (Mayye Zayed, 2020). Coming-of-age documentary about a young Egyptian woman training to become a world-class weightlifter. Arabic, subtitles. 6 p.m. 

May 10: “Pheasants of Detroit” (Diane Cheklich & Diane Weiss, 2022). Short documentary celebrating the abundance of ring-necked pheasants living in the open spaces of Detroit. Post-film Q&A with Cheklich. AADL Pittsfield, 2359 Oak Valley. 6:30 p.m.

May 25: “Bad AXE” (David Siev, 2022). Documentary capturing the lives of a close-knit Asian American Michigan family, fighting to keep their business afloat and family safe amid intense racial tensions and a global pandemic. Followed by a Q&A with members of the family. 5:30 p.m. 

May 31: “Many Passages of Time: The Story of Indian Muslims in America” (Arifa Javed, 2022). Documentary examining the everyday lives of Indian American Muslims. Followed by a Q&A with filmmaker Javed, a U-M Dearborn sociology professor. 6 p.m.

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

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“Data Literacy: Ann Arbor Air Quality?”: Ann Arbor District Library
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“Data Literacy: Ann Arbor Air Quality?”: Ann Arbor District Library
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All invited to join AADL staffers work to read a recently released data set, draw conclusions from it, and represent it graphically. Basic statistical concepts are explained. 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, 343 S. Fifth Ave. Free. 327–4200.

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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. Livestream available at MeetUp.com/AllHandsActive/events. Free; donations welcome. Mask recommended. info@AllHandsActive.org.

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

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IGDA Ann Arbor : Nathan Hanish (Stardock - "60 AI Tools in 60 Minutes")
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IGDA Ann Arbor : Nathan Hanish (Stardock - "60 AI Tools in 60 Minutes"): Ann Arbor SPARK
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== Games Industry Speaker ==
Nathan Hanish - Lead Developer, Stardock

Step into the world of AAA game engineering, AI, and tooling as Stardock Lead Developer (and former IGDA organizer) Nathan Hanish walks us through 60 AI tools in 60 minutes!

== Schedule ==
(Free pizza will be served at 6:30pm).

6pm : Developer Lounge / Open Playtesting
7pm : (event start) Community Show-and-Tell (register your 10-min slot)
8pm : Industry Speaker
9pm : Networking

330 E Liberty St ,Ann Arbor MI. Free. ay@ayarger.com https://www.meetup.com/a2-game-designers/

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Keith Hall Trio
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Keith Hall Trio: Blue LLama Jazz Club
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An international-touring artist, KEITH HALL has established himself as a passionate educator and joyful performer over the last 25 years. He has performed with widely acclaimed artists, such as Randy Brecker, Betty Carter, Wycliffe Gordon, Sir Roland Hanna, Wynton Marsalis, Michael Phillip Mossman, New York Voices, Andrew Rathbun, Janis Siegel, Luciana Souza, Terrell Stafford, Joe Wilder, Steve Wilson.

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

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“Braiding Sweetgrass”: Temple Beth Emeth 3rd Annual Social Action Committee Congregational Read
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“Braiding Sweetgrass”: Temple Beth Emeth 3rd Annual Social Action Committee Congregational Read
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Every Thurs., May 4–June 1. All invited to discuss a chapter of Potawatomi writer Robin Wall Kimmerer’s book. 7 p.m., TBE, 2309 Packard. Preregistration required at templebethemeth.org. Free. 665–4744.

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“Connected”: Spinning Dot Theatre
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“Connected”: Spinning Dot Theatre
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May 25 (7 p.m.) & May 27 (4 p.m.): Jenny Koppera directs teen actors in Ori Urian’s new children’s comedy about a group of teenagers on a field trip who decide to go off on their own, guided only by their cell phones. As they travel further into a desert, their cell phones stop working, so they must discover other ways to connect in order to find their way back to safety.  Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. Huron St., Ypsilanti. Tickets $10 (kids & seniors, $5) in advance at spinningdot.org & at the door. hello@spinningdot.org.

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“Maternal Interior”: Ann Arbor Art Center Author Series
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“Maternal Interior”: Ann Arbor Art Center Author Series
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Four writers read selections of their work as part of the Center’s current group show by 24 artists in various media on the topic of maternity. Today: Michelle Yang, Ellen Stone, Julie Buntin, and Alana DeRiggi. 7 p.m., A2AC, 117 W. Liberty St. $8 at the door. 

https://www.annarborartcenter.org/events/

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“Quantum Criminals: Ramblers, Wild Gamblers, and Other Sole Survivors from the Songs of Steely Dan”: Literati Bookstore At Home with Literati
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“Quantum Criminals: Ramblers, Wild Gamblers, and Other Sole Survivors from the Songs of Steely Dan”: Literati Bookstore At Home with Literati
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Writers Alex Pappademas & Joan Lemay read from and discuss (via Zoom) their new book, a literary and visual exploration of the darkly comic imaginings of Steely Dan songwriters Donald Fagen and Walter Becker. 7 p.m., for URL see literatibookstore.com/event/2023-05. Free. 585–5567.

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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.

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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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“Comedy Jamm”: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
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“Comedy Jamm”: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
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Every Thurs. Performances by up to 14 aspiring and established area stand-up comics. Alcohol is served. 7:15 p.m., 212 S. Fourth Ave. $5 in advance at aacomedy.com; $6 at the door. 996–9080.

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Annual Collage Concert: Huron High School Orchestra & Choir
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Annual Collage Concert: Huron High School Orchestra & Choir
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Timothy Krohn leads a variety of high school orchestra and choral ensembles in a wide-ranging program of music in different genres. 7:30 p.m., Huron High School Meyers Auditorium, 2727 Fuller. Free. 9942040.

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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 Thurs. & Sun. 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. 7:30–8:30 p.m. (Thurs.), & 9–10 a.m. (Sun.), Tiny Lions, ste. A1, 5245 Jackson Rd., $10. Preregistration required at tickettailor.com/events/hshv, humaneed@hshv.org, 661–3575.

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“In Common”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
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“In Common”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
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Every Wed.Sun., Apr. 21June 3. Rhiannon Ragland directs the world premiere of Philadelphia-based African American playwright Quinn D. Eli’s drama about Melanie, a woman haunted by a voice in her head—the voice of her friend who was killed years ago. The friend was Black, Melanie is white, and questions about why the tragedy happened and who was to blame come into focus when Melanie is drawn into a new relationship. Adult language and content. Cast: Caitlin Cavannaugh, Rachel Keown, Rusty Mewha, Olivia Miller, Dez Walker. 3 p.m. (Wed., Thurs., & Sat.), 8 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Purple Rose Theatre, 137 Park St., Chelsea. Tickets $30-$48 in advance at PurpleRoseTheatre.org and by phone, and (if available) at the door. Discounts available for students, seniors, teachers, military personnel, and groups. 433–7673.

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German Conversation
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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. May 9 & 23). 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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