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June 20, 2023
“Little Trees, Big Impact: 10th Anniversary Celebration”: Ann Arbor Bonsai Society
June 1–30. Month-long celebration of the Matthaei Bonsai Garden’s 10th year, with themed weeks, pop-up pruning demos in the garden, family-friendly activities, and workshops for all levels (June 17 & 18, see website for information). June 17 (1–4 p.m.): Bonsai Expert Demonstrations. Well-known Japanese Satsuki experts Hiroharu Kobayashi and Yoichi Fukudan demonstrate their work with hearty Satsuki azaleas on the Matthaei commons. June 24 (10 a.m.–noon): Basics of Bonsai for Families. Kids ages 7–14 invited with their families to explore the bonsai collection, learn about the art, and practice some simple techniques themselves. Preregistration required. June 25 (12:30–2 p.m.): Bonsai Stories for Families. Kids ages 7–14 invited with their families to write and illustrate stories inspired by the bonsai collection. $8/kid, preregistration required. Various dates and times, U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free; metered parking. mbgna.umich.edu/little-trees-big-impact-event.
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"Online Meditation Drop-In": U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
Every Tues. Via Zoom. For link see calendar at bit.ly/UMTurnerCal. 10–11:30 a.m. Free. 998–9353, tswp.info@umich.edu
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Hot Days, Cool Art Exhibit & Sale: The PARC Art Gallery
The PARC Art Gallery connects the public with local SE Michigan artists. It is a gallery created by artists for artists and the community. This current show shares the eclectic work of 28 artists and showcases 54 pieces. The art ranges from realism, abstract, expressionism, fine art photography, pottery and more. Through August 15. The gallery is open 7 days a week from 10am to 9pm. There are special hours during a holiday.
Come and visit the gallery, stroll through the wonderful works of art and, if you fall in love, purchase something beautiful for your home.
The best entrance to see the show is via the main parking lot entrance (Door 24/Activities Entrance). The hallway to the left of this entrance is the gallery space.
PARC Gallery, 650 Church St., Plymouth. https://www.plymouthparc.com/parc-art-gallery/
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Mah-jongg: Pittsfield Township Senior Center
Pittsfield Township Senior Center (701 W. Ellsworth, 822–2120). Weekly activities. Free (except as noted). Check meeting status before coming. bit.ly/pittsfield-senior. Rise and Shine Exercise (Mon. & Fri. 9–10 a.m.). Coffee & Conversation (Mon. 9–10 a.m.). Open Cards and Games (Mon. 1–3 p.m.). Mah-jongg (Tues. 10–11:45 a.m.). Euchre (Tues. 1–3:30 p.m.). Watercolor Painting (Wed. 10–11:30 a.m.). Book Club (Wed., June 7, 10:30–11:30 a.m.). Investment Club (Wed., June 7 & 21, 2:30 p.m.). Flower Arranging (Thurs. 9:30–11:30 a.m.). Crafting Crew (Fri. 10-11:30 a.m.). Bridge (Fri. 12:30-3:30 p.m., except June 30).
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"Tai Chi For All Levels": Ann Arbor Senior Center
Every Tuesday. Free. 1320 Baldwin Ave. bit.ly/a2-senior-cnt, 794–6250.
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“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., MNH, 1105 North University. Free. 764–0478.
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Chair Yoga Flow: Enlightened Soul Center & Shop
DROP-IN CLASS:
Every Tuesday
11:00 am–12:00 pm
Fee: $12/session
Questions: Paula Burke, 517-936-9064 or diffusingpeace@yahoo.com
Looking for more muscle tone or just wanting to boost your mood? Then join us to add more movement into your day and improve your overall health. This class is very supportive and beneficial, assisting you in finding mobility and strength at any age or level. Maintaining balance and flexibility is essential for your health and well-being. Paula will begin each class with a short meditation, offer a drop of essential oil and then flow into gentle yoga bends, twists, and stretches to assist in relieving tension and stress. See you in the chair every Tuesday morning at 11 for one hour of your self-love practice.
https://www.enlightenedsoulcenter.com/chair-flow-yoga-tuesdays
2711 Carpenter Road ,Ann Arbor. Paypay diffusingpeace@yahoo $12. diffusingpeace@yahoo.com diffusingpeace.com 517-936-9064.Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
Playgroups for Babies: AADL
Every Mon.–Wed. (different times). Fifteen minutes of stories, rhymes, and songs led by AADL staffers, followed by a short open play. For kids up to 24 months (with caregiver). No older siblings. Malletts Creek (Mon. 10:30 a.m.), Traverwood (Tues. 11 a.m.), Westgate (Wed. 10:30 a.m.).
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Preschool Storytimes: AADL
Every Mon.–Fri. (different times). Half-hour program of stories and songs for kids ages 2–5 (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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“Courageous Conversations”: Interfaith Round Table of Washtenaw County
Discussion on a topic TBA facilitated by Angela Hospice (Livonia) ministry engagement director Diane Smith. 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m. Location TBA. Preregistration required at irtwc.org/events. Free.
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Line Dancing: Ann Arbor Senior Center
Every Tuesday. Free. 1320 Baldwin Ave. bit.ly/a2-senior-cnt, 794–6250.
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Bridge: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
Every Tues. & Fri. In person. 1–4 p.m., 2401 Plymouth Rd. Free. 998–9353, tswp.info@umich.edu.
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Euchre: Pittsfield Township Senior Center
Pittsfield Township Senior Center (701 W. Ellsworth, 822–2120). Weekly activities. Free (except as noted). Check meeting status before coming. bit.ly/pittsfield-senior. Rise and Shine Exercise (Mon. & Fri. 9–10 a.m.). Coffee & Conversation (Mon. 9–10 a.m.). Open Cards and Games (Mon. 1–3 p.m.). Mah-jongg (Tues. 10–11:45 a.m.). Euchre (Tues. 1–3:30 p.m.). Watercolor Painting (Wed. 10–11:30 a.m.). Book Club (Wed., June 7, 10:30–11:30 a.m.). Investment Club (Wed., June 7 & 21, 2:30 p.m.). Flower Arranging (Thurs. 9:30–11:30 a.m.). Crafting Crew (Fri. 10-11:30 a.m.). Bridge (Fri. 12:30-3:30 p.m., except June 30).
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“Comics Jam!”: AADL
%stJune 16, 20, & 26 (various times): Kids invited to draw 2 simple cartoons to use in their own comics. No prior experience necessary. Those interested in submitting work to the Kids Comic Contest can find out more at aadl.org/kidscomiccontest. For grades K–5. Traverwood (1–2 p.m., June 16), Downtown (2–3 p.m., June 20), & Westgate (2–3 p.m., June 26).
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“Dinosaur Art: Jurassic Landscapes”: Ann Arbor District Library
All invited to make a small prehistoric collage out of layered paper and a gold serving tray frame. 2–3 p.m., AADL Pittsfield, 2359 Oak Valley Dr. Free. 327–4200.
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Annual Picnic: Ann Arbor Camera Club
Guests welcome; bring your own food and drink. 4–10 p.m., Island Park, 1420 Island Dr., shelter B. Free. annarborcameraclub.org, a2camclub@gmail.com.
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“Top of the Park”: Ann Arbor Summer Festival
See 9 Friday. Tonight: complimentary bike tuneups (6–8 p.m.) by Wheels in Motion bike mechanics on the Ingalls Mall. In the Kidzone: bubbles & drawing (5 p.m.) with Riverside Arts Center staff. On the Power Center Lawn: Jazzercise (5:30 p.m.), a full body workout which combines cardio dance, cardio-boxing, Pilates, yoga, and strength training. In the Annex tent: a community council conversation (5 p.m.) on the need for local creative spaces, followed by an improvised music jam. On the O&W Grove Stage: local folk-rock singer-songwriter Ceolsige (5 p.m.), and Ki5 (6 p.m.), an Ann Arbor native who layers vocals and beatbox rhythms to create elaborate digital loops. On the Rackham Stage: John Holk & the Sequins (6 p.m.), a Ferndale honky-tonk–inspired psychedelic country band fronted by Ann Arbor native John Holkeboer, and Tank and the Bangas (8:15 p.m.), a New Orleans-based ensemble that plays a fun and unpredictably eclectic blend of soul, funk, jazz, rock, and hip-hop. The music is followed at 10 p.m. by a screening of This Is Spinal Tap, Rob Reiner’s pitch-perfect 1984 mockumentary about a fictional English heavy metal band. 5 p.m.–midnight.
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“Big Gay Read Author Event”: Ann Arbor District Library
Fiction writer Malinda Lo reads from her 2021 YA novel Last Night at the Telegraph Club, the 2023 Big Gay Read selection. Set in 1954, it’s the story of a 17-year-old who falls in love with another woman at a lesbian bar in San Francisco’s Chinatown. 6–7:30pm, AADL Downtown. Free. aadl.org/thebiggayread, 327–4200.
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“Dog and Suds Ride”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
Every Tues. Moderate-paced ride, 20 to 30 miles, along the less-traveled roads West and North of Chelsea. 6 p.m. sharp, meet at Aberdeen Bike and Outdoors, 1101 Main St., Chelsea. Start location occasionally changes; see aabts.org. Free. 678–8297.
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“Ignite Your Next Chapter”: American Business Women’s Association
Global Entrepreneurship Business Lab CEO Millie Chu discusses how businesswomen can know their worth, identify barriers, and chart a path forward. 6–8 p.m., Alpha Koney Restaurant, 4389 Jackson Rd. $22 includes dinner. Preregistration required at abwa-maia.org/events.
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BattleTech: Classic: Sylvan Factory
Every Tues. All invited to play this fast-paced tabletop miniatures war game. No experience needed; materials provided. 6–9 p.m., Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium Blvd. Free. info@sylvanfactory.com, 929–5877. sylvanfactory.com/event-schedule.
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Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company
Every Thurs., Sat., Mon., & Tues. (different AARC locations). Runners of all abilities invited to join a 5km mapped route (Mon. & Thurs.), an advanced or beginner group run (Sat.), or an interval-based training run (Tues.). 6 p.m. (Mon., Tues., & Thurs.) & 7 a.m. (Sat.), AARC Colonnade (Thurs.), 901 W. Eisenhower; AARC Downtown (Sat. & Tues.), 209 S. Ashley; AARC Traver Village (Mon.), 2621 Plymouth Rd.; Free. Annarborrunningcompany.com.
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“Tour de Dirt Tuesday Dirt Ride”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
Every Tues. 20- to 35-mile ride along Chelsea-area dirt roads. Email for upcoming week’s route. 6:15 p.m. sharp, meet at Aberdeen Bike and Outdoors, 1101 Main St., Chelsea. Free. scimitargs@gmail.com.
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“A Taste of Zingerman’s Food Philosophy: Dinner & Discussion with Ari”: Zingerman’s Delicatessen
Zingerman’s co-founder Ari Weinzweig discusses his new pamphlet about what makes the business stand out from other high-quality competitors. Also, a 4-course dinner featuring recipes and ingredients from the pamphlet including harissa roasted carrots & dates and corned beef & sauerkraut salad. 6:30–8:30 p.m., Zingerman’s Greyline, 100 N. Ashley. $95 (cocktail & wine flight, $20 extra). Preregistration required at zingermansdeli.com/events. 663–3354.
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“Cinema Ann Arbor: How Campus Rebels Forged a Singular Film Culture”: Literati Bookstore
Local cultural historian Frank Uhle joins 107.1-FM host Martin Bandyke to discuss his new book about the history of Ann Arbor’s filmmaking scene. 6:30 p.m., Literati, 124 E. Washington. Mask encouraged. Free. 585–5567.
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“Between Mercy and Me”: Fathom Events
973–8424 (Ann Arbor 20), 316–5500 (Emagine). Tickets $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.
TONIGHT: Inspiring musical drama (Craig Lamar Brown, 2023) about a Black church musician who teams up with a White woman to produce new music to uplift his congregation. Ann Arbor 20 only. 7 p.m.
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“Capture the Flag”: All Hands Active
Every Tues. All invited to try to solve a computer security problem (or series of problems). Led by AHA members. Beginners welcome. 7 p.m., for URL preregister at meetup.com/AllHandsActive/events. Free; donations welcome. info@AllHandsActive.org.
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“Sufi Chanting, Movement, & Meditations”: Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth
Every Tues. Talk (via Zoom) by Imam Kamau Ayubbi. All ages welcome. 7 p.m., for URL see interfaithspirit.org/events/featured-event. $5–$10 suggested donation. 327–0270.
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“Super Bloom”: Schuler Books (formerly Nicola’s)
New England–based writer and editor Megan Tady joins renowned grief expert Claire Bidwell Smith to discuss (via Zoom) her uplifting debut novel about a massage therapist, grieving from the accidental death of her boyfriend, who turns to writing romance novels to explore the future they didn’t get to share. 7 p.m., for URL preregister at schulerbooks.com/events-ann-arbor. Free. 662–0600.
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Huron Valley Harmonizers Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society
Every Tues. All male and female singers invited to join weekly rehearsals. 7–8:45 p.m., Interfaith Center, 704 Airport Blvd. Mask encouraged, vaccination required to join. Free to visitors (annual dues for those who join). bit.ly/hvharmonizers. info@HVharmonizers.org, 796–7467.
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LGBTQ Night: Trivia with Tory Sparks: N/A
Test your knowledge! Come with friends; make new friends. Enjoy LGBTQ trivia with your host Tory Sparks in a fun and safe place. Food and drinks available for purchase. Come early for happy hour; club opens at 5pm.
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Magic: The Gathering: Sylvan Factory
Every Fri., Sat., & Mon.–Wed. All invited to play various forms of the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering. Fri. (6:30–10 p.m.): Magic rotating draft, cost varies. Prizes paid in store credit. 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. Various times, Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium. Various costs. info@sylvanfactory.com, 929–5877.
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Polka Jam Session: American Legion Hall
All accordion players and other musicians invited to play polkas and waltzes and other ethnic and old-time music. 7–9 p.m., American Legion Hall, 44 Wabash St. (south off Main), Milan. Free. 529–3903.
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Tuesday English Country Dance: Ann Arbor Community of Traditional Music and Dance
Every Tues. Historical and traditional English dancing to live music. All dances taught and prompted; no partner or experience needed. Wear comfortable clothes and bring flat, non-slip shoes and your own water bottle. First-timers are asked to arrive at 6:45 p.m. 7–9:30 p.m., Concourse Hall, 4531 Concourse Dr. Mask required. Suggested donation: $8 (students, $4; kids age 13 & under with caregiver, free). aactmad.org/english-country, 665–7704.
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Voices in Harmony
Every Tues. Female singers invited to join the weekly rehearsals of this local 40-member a cappella barbershop harmony chorus. 7–9:30 p.m., UAW Local 898, 8975 Textile Rd., Ypsilanti. Free to visitors (dues for those who join). info@voicesinharmonychorus.org, 765–3611.
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"Jesus Christ Superstar": 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.
June 18 & 20: “Jesus Christ Superstar” (Norman Jewison, 1973). Film version of the 1970 Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice rock opera. The story centers on the conflict between Judas and Jesus in the week leading up to Jesus’s crucifixion. 1:30 (Sun.) & 7:30 p.m. (Tues.).
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Open Mic Comedy Night: The Club Above
Every Tues. Open mic stand-up comedy emceed by local comic Vivian Burgett. All age 18 & up welcome to sign up for 5-minute sets starting at 7 p.m.—or just listen. 7:30–10 p.m., The Club Above (3rd floor in the Heidelberg restaurant), 215 N. Main. Free. 996–8555.
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The Moth StorySLAM: Michigan Radio
Open mic storytelling competition sponsored by The Moth, the NYC-based nonprofit storytelling organization. Ten storytellers are selected at random from among those who sign up to tell a 3- to 5-minute story on the theme “Unexpected.” Stories are judged by a 3-person team recruited from the audience. Monthly winners compete in a semiannual GrandSLAM. Seating limited; arrive early. 7:30–9 p.m. (doors open and sign-up begins at 6:30 p.m.), The Blind Pig, 208 S. First. Tickets $15 general admission in advance only at TheMoth.org beginning a week before event. patricia@themoth.org.
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