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May 12, 2024
“Community Keys”: Ann Arbor Summer Festival
Every day, May 1–June 21. Three pianos painted by U-M students are available at different locations throughout Ann Arbor for anyone to play an impromptu concert. On May 1, world-renowned local boogie-woogie & blues pianist Mark “Mr. B” Braun plays a concert at each of the 3 locations. Also, scheduled concerts by local pianists TBA every Wednesday and Saturday (see a2sf.org). The project culminates with a grand finale piano trio performance on June 21 at Top of the Park. Scheduled concerts begin at noon, Ann Arbor Farmers Market; 2:30 p.m., Michigan Theater; 5 p.m., U-M Shapiro Undergrad Library, 919 South University. Free. (734) 994–5999.
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Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival
May 5–26. Annual festival of documentary and feature films on Jewish themes. Includes both in-person screenings at the State Theatre (except as noted) and different films made available each week to stream anytime. $12 per film; virtual festival pass, $50–$150. Various times & locations. jccannarbor.org/film-festival. (734) 971–0990.
Online anytime May 6 (8 p.m.) through May 12 (10 p.m.): “Here Lived” (Jane Wells, 2023). Poignant documentary about the work of German conceptual artist Gunter Demnig, best known for creating Stolpersteine (“stumbling stones”)—concrete blocks capped with brass plates, each honoring a single Nazi victim, installed in sidewalks in the areas where they once lived. “Rabbi on the Block” (Brad Rothschild, 2023). Documentary about Tamar Manasseh, a Black rabbi from Southside Chicago who works to build alliances between the Jewish and Black communities. “999: The Forgotten Girls” (Heather Dune Macadam, 2024). Documentary about a handful of Jewish girls who survived over 3 years in Nazi death camps. “Resistance: They Fought Back” (Paula S. Apsell & Kirk Wolfinger, 2024). Documentary about violent and nonviolent Jewish resistance to Nazi occupation in WWII. “Without Precedent: The Supreme Life of Rosalie Abella” (Barry Avrich, 2024). Documentary about Canada’s first Jewish supreme court judge.
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U-M Museum of Natural History Discovery Demos
Every Sat. & Sun. (except May 4 & 5): Hands-on 20-minute family-oriented demos for age 5 & up. “A Whale’s Tale” (11 a.m.) investigates the evolutionary history of whales and what the museum’s fossil whales and other related species reveal. “Life: How Do We Find It?” (3 p.m.) features a re-creation of an experiment from the Mars Viking Landers expedition to show how scientists search for life on other planets. U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478.
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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. We Are Stars (11:30 a.m.) explores the secrets of our cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins, connecting life on Earth to the evolution of the universe. 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. Sea Monsters (1:30 p.m.) follows a curious dolichorhynchops (an extinct species of marine reptile) as she travels through the most dangerous oceans in history. Various times, U-M MNH, 1105 North University. $8 at the door. Limited capacity. (734) 764–0478.
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All Breed Agility Trials: Ann Arbor Kennel Club
May 11 & 12. Dog trainers from throughout the Midwest and Canada lead their animals through an obstacle course and jumps of various heights. Spectators welcome. 7 a.m. until about 4 p.m., Ann Arbor Dog Training Club, 1575 E. North Territorial, Whitmore Lake. Free to spectators. annarborkc.com.
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“13th Annual Mother’s Day Time to Teal Run”: Michigan Ovarian Cancer Alliance
All invited to compete in a 5K race, or to run or walk in a 1K fun run through downtown. Afterparty features a chalk art demo by David Zinn, music by a DJ, photo ops with actors dressed as Wolverine Blasty, Ariel, & Wonder Woman. Fun run participants get free ice cream from Washtenaw Dairy. Proceeds benefit the Alliance. 8 a.m., Ann Arbor Running Co., 209 S. Ashley. $40 in advance at bit.ly/timetoteal, $45 day of race. 1 free entry per adult runner for a runner age 12 & under. Fun run: $15. diannglaza-helbling@mioca.org.
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Volunteer Stewardship Workday: Ann Arbor Natural Area Preservation Division
May 5, 11, 12, 15, 18, 19, 31. 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. May 5 (9 a.m.–noon): Sunset Brooks Nature Area, corner of Vesper Rd. & Sunset Rd. May 5 (1 p.m.–4 p.m.): Miller Nature Area, Arborview Blvd. entrance, just east of Wildwood Ave. May 11 (9 a.m.–noon): Marshall Nature Area, parking lot off Dixboro Rd. at Church Rd. May 11 (1 p.m.–4 p.m.): Huron Parkway Nature Area, meet at the Park Steward’s house, 3470 Woodland Rd. May 12 (9 a.m.–noon): Molin Nature Area, corner of Powell Rd. & Columbia Ave. May 12 (1 p.m.–4 p.m.): Berkshire Creek Nature Area, Warwick Rd. May 18 (9 a.m.–noon): Narrow Gauge Way Park, corner of Narrow Gauge Way and Watershed Dr. May 18 (1 p.m.–4 p.m.): Ruthven Nature Area, main entrance off Huron Parkway near Geddes. May 19 (9 a.m.–noon): Black Pond Woods, park entrance on Tibbits Ct., off Pontiac Tr. May 31 (1 p.m.–4 p.m.): Bird Hills Nature Area, Newport Rd. parking entrance, just north of M-14. Various times and locations. Free. Preregistration highly recommended. bit.ly/a2stewardworkday, (734) 794–6627.
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Spring Plant Sales: U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens
May 11, 12, 18, & 19. Includes a “Mother’s Day Weekend Plant Sale” (May 11 & 12) of hanging baskets and container plants grown and designed by Matthaei staff and volunteers. Also, a “Kitchen Favorites Plant Sale” (May 18 & 19) of veggies, herbs, and other selections grown by U-M Campus Farm volunteers. 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Matthaei, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free admission; metered parking. mbgna.umich.edu, (734) 647–7600.
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“Ancient Wisdom. Modern Times”: Jewel Heart Tibetan Buddhist Center Sunday Talks
Every Sun. Livestream talks by Jewel Heart resident spiritual advisor Demo Rinpoche, followed by discussion. All invited to attend either online or in person to watch together. Once a month, Demo Rinpoche presents a story from the Jataka Tales (300 BC–400 AD) concerning the previous births of Gautama Buddha in both human and animal form. The May 5 topic is “The Elephant,” a tale about engaging in the well-being of others. 11 a.m., Jewel Heart, 1129 Oak Valley. Also via Zoom; for URL preregister at jewelheart.org/jataka-tales. Free. (734) 994–3387.
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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., U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478.
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Mother’s Day Tea: TeaHaus
May 11 & 12. Full English tea service. 3 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.) & 11 a.m. (Sun.), TeaHaus event space, 211 E. Ann St. $50/person, preregistration required at (734) 662-0460.
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Sunday Artisan Market
Every Sun., Apr. 7–Dec. 22. Juried market of local handmade arts and crafts, now in its 33rd year. 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Farmers Market Pavilion, Kerrytown. Free admission. (734) 913–9622.
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H.A.C. Ultimate
Every Sun. All invited to a relaxed pick-up game of this spirited team sport played with a flying disc. Note: Overly competitive players are politely asked to leave. 11:15 a.m., Fuller Park, just west of the pool & parking lot (or occasionally across the street). Free. hac-ultimatelist@googlegroups.com, (734) 846–9418.
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Sean Dobbins Quartet: The Blue LLama Mother’s Day Brunch
Two 70-minute sets by this local jazz ensemble, led by drummer Dobbins, and featuring Athena Johnson, a local vocalist who sings both straight-ahead and smooth jazz. 11:30 a.m. & 2 p.m., Blue LLama, 314 S. Main. Tickets $65 (includes a multicourse prix fixe brunch) in advance only at bluellamaclub.com. (734) 372–3200.
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“Critter House Open Hours”: Leslie Science & Nature Center
Every Sun. A chance to view LSNC birds of prey and its Critter House animals, which include frogs, turtles, snakes, and other species native to Michigan. Noon–3 p.m., LSNC, 1831 Traver. Free; donations welcome. lesliesnc.org, (734) 997–1553.
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Open Board Games: Sylvan Factory
Every Thurs. & Sun. All invited to play from a wide variety of board games on hand in a casual, friendly atmosphere. Instruction provided. Noon–4 p.m. (Thurs.) & noon–6 p.m. (Sun.), Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium. Free. info@sylvanfactory.com.
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“Walking with Whales Tour”: U-M Museum of Natural History
May 12 & 19. Thirty-minute tour that uses the museum’s specimens to tell the story of the prehistoric whales and dolphins who had 4 limbs and walked on land. 1 p.m., U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Free. Limited capacity. Sign up at the welcome desk. (734) 764–0478.
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Drop-In Knitting: Spun
Every Sun.–Thurs. (different times). All invited to work on their knitting, crochet, weaving, and embroidery projects. 6–8 p.m. (Mon.–Thurs.) & 1–3 p.m. (Sun.), Spun, 401 N. Fourth Ave. Free. (734) 780–7867.
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Jammin' for Jack: COTA for Jack, cotaforjack.com
Join us for a fun concert in honor of Jack on Mother's Day! Bring your moms and come have a blast at Zal Gaz Grotto in Ann Arbor! Featuring Medicine Men, Westside Girls, Switchback, Indie Rock Royalty and some surprise appearances including Lexie Blue! There will be a $10 cover charge. All proceeds go to COTA in honor of Jack to assist with a lifetime of transplant-related expenses.
Pay at the door or by donating to the red Event Thermometer at https://cota.org/cotaforjack/events/jammin-for-jack/.
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Shape Note Singing: Ann Arbor Sacred Harp
All invited to join an afternoon of shape note, or sacred harp, singing, an early American form of communal hymn singing. Songbooks available, but singers are encouraged to bring their own. 1–4 p.m., the Ark, 316 S. Main. Proof of vaccination with booster required. Free. For information, email cawolfe@umich.edu or call (734) 478–3394 or (734) 995–2519.
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U-M Baseball
Game vs. CMU. The 2024 home season concludes with a 3-game series vs. Purdue (May 10, 6 p.m.; May 11, 2 p.m.; May 12, 1 p.m.) and a single game vs. Akron (May 14, 4 p.m.). 4 p.m. Ray Fisher Stadium, 1114 S. State. Tickets (price TBA) at mgoblue.com/tickets & at the gate. (734) 764–0247.
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Volunteer Stewardship Workday: Ann Arbor Natural Area Preservation Division
May 5, 11, 12, 15, 18, 19, 31. 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. May 5 (9 a.m.–noon): Sunset Brooks Nature Area, corner of Vesper Rd. & Sunset Rd. May 5 (1 p.m.–4 p.m.): Miller Nature Area, Arborview Blvd. entrance, just east of Wildwood Ave. May 11 (9 a.m.–noon): Marshall Nature Area, parking lot off Dixboro Rd. at Church Rd. May 11 (1 p.m.–4 p.m.): Huron Parkway Nature Area, meet at the Park Steward’s house, 3470 Woodland Rd. May 12 (9 a.m.–noon): Molin Nature Area, corner of Powell Rd. & Columbia Ave. May 12 (1 p.m.–4 p.m.): Berkshire Creek Nature Area, Warwick Rd. May 18 (9 a.m.–noon): Narrow Gauge Way Park, corner of Narrow Gauge Way and Watershed Dr. May 18 (1 p.m.–4 p.m.): Ruthven Nature Area, main entrance off Huron Parkway near Geddes. May 19 (9 a.m.–noon): Black Pond Woods, park entrance on Tibbits Ct., off Pontiac Tr. May 31 (1 p.m.–4 p.m.): Bird Hills Nature Area, Newport Rd. parking entrance, just north of M-14. Various times and locations. Free. Preregistration highly recommended. bit.ly/a2stewardworkday, (734) 794–6627.
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“A Beautiful Friendship”: Kerrytown Concert House
For her annual Mother’s Day concert U-M jazz piano professor Ellen Rowe performs a suite of original collaborations with lyricist Sunny Wilkinson, a veteran nationally prominent straight-ahead jazz singer known for her nuanced phrasing. Also, pieces by other women composers. With bassist Paul Keller and drummer Pete Piers. 2 p.m., KCH, 415 N. Fourth Ave. Tickets $29–$50 (students, $19) in advance at kerrytownconcerthouse.com and (if available) at the door. (734) 769–2999.
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“Celebrate Cicadas!”: AADL Traverwood
May 12 (2–3 p.m.): “Celebrate Cicadas!”: AADL Traverwood. Kids grades PreK–5 invited to make a cicada mask, a paper cicada, learn how to draw a cicada, and other activities to celebrate the rare simultaneous emergence this year of 2 broods of periodical cicadas.
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“Celebration!”: Ann Arbor Concert Band
Artistic director David Leach conducts this local volunteer ensemble in the closing concert of its 45th season, with a varied program highlighted by performances of Alfred Reed’s Concertino for Marimba & Winds with soloist Matt Kazmierski and Diane Bish’s Variations on a Theme of Beethoven (transcribed by K. Megan, USCG) with guest solo organist Naki Sung Kripfgans. Also, Percy Grainger’s “Handel in the Strand,” Ron Nelson’s “Rocky Point Holiday,” the late MSU music professor H. Owen Reed’s La Fiesta Mexicana, and other works. Pioneer High School student Ian Chung, winner of the 2024 young artist scholarship, is the soloist in a performance of Carl Reinecke’s Flute Concerto in D major. 2 p.m., Hill Auditorium. Tickets $10 (kids age 13 & under, free) in advance at muto.umich.edu and at the door. aaband.org, (734) 668–8397.
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“Glengarry Glen Ross”: PTD. Productions
May. 9–12 & 15–18. Liz Greaves-Hoxsie directs local actors in David Mamet's Pulitzer Prize–winning 1984 tour de force about an office full of dog-eat-dog real-estate salesmen run amok in their efforts to unload overpriced condos on gullible homebuyers. “If Glengarry Glen Ross is about one thing, it's about talking . . . ugly, desperate, jittery talking—talking as a weapon, as a means of survival,” says drama critic Ben Stephens. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun. & Wed.), Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. Huron St., Ypsilanti. Tickets $20 (students, seniors, & active military, $15) in advance at ptdproductions.com and at the door. (734) 483–7345.
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“Grown-up Show and Tell”: Ann Arbor District Library
Adults & teens invited to share their latest crafts, a favorite heirloom, or some other treasure to show off. 2–3 p.m. (registration opens at 1:45 p.m.), AADL Downtown Multipurpose Rm. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“Lee’s Grand Tiki”: Neighborhood Theatre Group
May 10–12 & 17–19. Kristin Anne Danko directs local actors in local playwright Greg Pizzino’s 2023 comedy about a man who borrows $20,000 from a former criminal associate to save his family’s tiki bar. The associate has his own ideas for the place. 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun.), 13 N. Washington St., Ypsilanti. $15 (students, $12) at ticketstripe.com/leesgrandtiki and (if available) at the door. info@ntgypsi.org.
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“Marvin’s Room”: Ann Arbor Civic Theatre
May 10–12 & 17–19. Cassie Mann directs local actors in Scott McPherson’s mordantly funny 1990 comic drama about 2 estranged adult sisters confronting multiple family crises. The play is best known for its 1996 film adaptation starring Diane Keaton, Meryl Streep, and Leonardo DiCaprio. 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Civic Theatre, 322 W. Ann. Tickets $15 (students, $10) at a2ct.org and (if available) at the door. (734) 223–7157.
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“Sunday Drop-In Tour”: U-M Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
May 5, 12, & 19. Docent-led tours. May 5: “Entertainment and Leisure in the Ancient World” highlights how ancient people enjoyed themselves through games, dancing, singing, eating, partying, and bathing. May 12: “Women in the Ancient World: A Mother’s Day Tour” looks at representations of goddesses and mythic females to explore the status of women in ancient societies. May 19: “Trash or Treasure? Extraordinarily Ordinary Kelsey Artifacts” examines everyday artifacts whose original owners would be shocked to find them on display in a museum. 2–3 p.m., Kelsey Museum, 434 S. State (meet at the Maynard St. entrance). Free. (734) 764–9304.
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“The Antichrist Cometh”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
Every Wed.–Sun., Mar. 22–May 25. Rhiannon Ragland directs the premiere of Livonia playwright David MacGregor’s comedy about a happily married man who discovers that he might be the Antichrist. Will he be able to attend a small dinner party, or will the event usher in the Apocalypse? Contains adult subject matter and language. 3 p.m. (Wed.–Sat.), 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Purple Rose Theatre, 137 Park St., Chelsea. Tickets $30–$48 in advance at purplerosetheatre.org & by phone, and (if available) at the door. Discounts available for students, patrons under age 30, seniors, teachers, military personnel, and groups. (734) 433–7673.
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Comedy Shorts: Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival
May 5–26. Annual festival of documentary and feature films on Jewish themes. Includes both in-person screenings at the State Theatre (except as noted) and different films made available each week to stream anytime. $12 per film; virtual festival pass, $50–$150. Various times & locations. jccannarbor.org/film-festival. (734) 971–0990.
May 12: A selection of short comedy films TBA in celebration of Mothers’ Day. 2 p.m.
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Sean Dobbins Quartet: The Blue LLama Mother’s Day Brunch
Two 70-minute sets by this local jazz ensemble, led by drummer Dobbins, and featuring Athena Johnson, a local vocalist who sings both straight-ahead and smooth jazz. 11:30 a.m. & 2 p.m., Blue LLama, 314 S. Main. Tickets $65 (includes a multicourse prix fixe brunch) in advance only at bluellamaclub.com. (734) 372–3200.
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“Make Your Own Sugar Scrubs”: Ann Arbor District Library
All invited to make skin exfoliating sugar scrubs. 3–4 p.m., AADL Downtown Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“Mother’s Day Sunday Slam!”: Northside Community Church
Open mic for casual performances by local comics, magicians, storytellers, and musicians. Pianist Kathryn Goodson available at 2 p.m. to help prepare participants for singing. Refreshments. 3 p.m., Northside Community Church, 929 Barton. Free. (734) 649–7948, northsidecommunityA2@gmail.com.
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Mother’s Day Tea: TeaHaus
May 11 & 12. Full English tea service. 3 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.) & 11 a.m. (Sun.), TeaHaus event space, 211 E. Ann St. $50/person, preregistration required at (734) 662-0460.
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Bløm + Mindo Mother's Day Bon Bon Class: Bløm Mead + Cider
Come celebrate Mother’s Day with chocolate made from the mother of all cacao! Learn from the producers how Mindo transforms beans from the oldest-known cacao varietal into their signature chocolate, then use it to create a personalized box of bon bons to enjoy and take home. The workshop will take place here in the Bløm taproom and includes a a 12oz pour of our mead or cider (N/A options available)!
100 S 4th Ave Suite 110 ,Ann Arbor. https://www.drinkblom.com/events/2024/mindo-bon-bon $50. https://www.drinkblom.com/events/2024/mindo-bon-bonAdd this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
P.O.R.K. - Phil Ogilvie's Rhythm Kings: Zal Gaz Grotto
10-piece big band led by Chris Smith, specializing in hot jazz of the 1920s and 30s. Jelly Roll Morton, King Oliver, Duke Ellington and other jazz legends are prominent in their repertoire. For listening or dancing. 5-8pm. No cover (tip jar for the band).
2070 W. Stadium Blvd, Ann Arbor. Free (tipjar for the band). cdsmith68@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/porkjazz (248) 446-0403.
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Ann Arbor Go Club
Every Sun. Players of all skill levels invited to play this challenging strategy board game. Game materials provided. 5:30 p.m. until whenever, Conor O’Neill’s, 318 S. Main. Free. For more info, email Drew at dwright8182@hotmail.com or check bit.ly/annarborgo.
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“Improv Jam Inspired by Board Games”: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
All invited to play short- form improv games inspired by board games with a brief long-form improv set towards the end. No experience required. 6–8 p.m., hear.say brewing + theater, 2350 W. Liberty. $10 in advance (preferred) at heardotsay.com or at the door. hello@heardotsay.com.
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“Open Mic Night”: Jewel Heart Buddhist Center
All acoustic musicians, storytellers, poets, and spoken word artists invited to perform. Sign-up starts at 5:30 p.m. 6–9 p.m., Jewel Heart, 1129 Oak Valley. Free. jonas@jewelheart.org.
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Ann Arbor Morris
Every Sun. All invited to try this boisterous, jingly English ceremonial dance thought to be descended from the 15th-century Spanish moresca. Wear athletic shoes. Changes to summer location the first week of May. 6–8 p.m., County Farm Park, 2230 Platt. Free. Email a2morris@umich.edu or check annarbormorris.org in advance to confirm. (734) 717–1569.
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Ballroom Dance Club at the U-M
May 12 & 26. Ballroom dancing to recorded music, including foxtrots, waltzes, cha-chas, rumbas, tangos, swing, and more. No partner necessary. Preceded at 5 p.m. by beginning lessons and practice. 6–9 p.m., Michigan Union Ballroom. $5 ($10 includes lessons). (734) 763–6984.
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“Sunday Evening Game Night”: Ann Arbor Adventure Club
Every Sun. Popular board games, played online. You help decide which game to play at the beginning of the night. Have a pencil and paper handy. 7 p.m., for URL email burrbarr7@hotmail.com. Free.
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Found in Translation Concert: Voce Velata
Join us on a journey from Benin, to Peru, to America's Antebellum South. This culminating concert will feature works by Grammy award winning artists Rhiannon Giddens, Jessie Montgomery and Angélique Kidjo, and more!
100 Market Pl, Ypsilanti, MI 48198 ,Ypsilanti. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfH7BWFQn3U1biHtOrncPwQO27E7EfE5WuU6J6T1qcQnZO5qg/viewform Free. info@vocevelatamusic.org https://www.vocevelatamusic.org/Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
“The UnClub”: The Theater Shop
Every Sun. Performances by aspiring and experienced comics attending former Tonight Show staff writer Chili Challis’s comedy dojo. Emcee is Mark Sweetman. 7:30 p.m., The Ypsi Alehouse, 124 Pearl, ste. 100, Ypsilanti. Free. facebook.com/thetheatershop.
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“Community Keys”: Ann Arbor Summer Festival
Every day, May 1–June 21. Three pianos painted by U-M students are available at different locations throughout Ann Arbor for anyone to play an impromptu concert. On May 1, world-renowned local boogie-woogie & blues pianist Mark “Mr. B” Braun plays a concert at each of the 3 locations. Also, scheduled concerts by local pianists TBA every Wednesday and Saturday (see a2sf.org). The project culminates with a grand finale piano trio performance on June 21 at Top of the Park. Scheduled concerts begin at noon, Ann Arbor Farmers Market; 2:30 p.m., Michigan Theater; 5 p.m., U-M Shapiro Undergrad Library, 919 South University. Free. (734) 994–5999.
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Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival
May 5–26. Annual festival of documentary and feature films on Jewish themes. Includes both in-person screenings at the State Theatre (except as noted) and different films made available each week to stream anytime. $12 per film; virtual festival pass, $50–$150. Various times & locations. jccannarbor.org/film-festival. (734) 971–0990.
Online anytime May 6 (8 p.m.) through May 12 (10 p.m.): “Here Lived” (Jane Wells, 2023). Poignant documentary about the work of German conceptual artist Gunter Demnig, best known for creating Stolpersteine (“stumbling stones”)—concrete blocks capped with brass plates, each honoring a single Nazi victim, installed in sidewalks in the areas where they once lived. “Rabbi on the Block” (Brad Rothschild, 2023). Documentary about Tamar Manasseh, a Black rabbi from Southside Chicago who works to build alliances between the Jewish and Black communities. “999: The Forgotten Girls” (Heather Dune Macadam, 2024). Documentary about a handful of Jewish girls who survived over 3 years in Nazi death camps. “Resistance: They Fought Back” (Paula S. Apsell & Kirk Wolfinger, 2024). Documentary about violent and nonviolent Jewish resistance to Nazi occupation in WWII. “Without Precedent: The Supreme Life of Rosalie Abella” (Barry Avrich, 2024). Documentary about Canada’s first Jewish supreme court judge.
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U-M Museum of Natural History Discovery Demos
Every Sat. & Sun. (except May 4 & 5): Hands-on 20-minute family-oriented demos for age 5 & up. “A Whale’s Tale” (11 a.m.) investigates the evolutionary history of whales and what the museum’s fossil whales and other related species reveal. “Life: How Do We Find It?” (3 p.m.) features a re-creation of an experiment from the Mars Viking Landers expedition to show how scientists search for life on other planets. U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478.
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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. We Are Stars (11:30 a.m.) explores the secrets of our cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins, connecting life on Earth to the evolution of the universe. 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. Sea Monsters (1:30 p.m.) follows a curious dolichorhynchops (an extinct species of marine reptile) as she travels through the most dangerous oceans in history. Various times, U-M MNH, 1105 North University. $8 at the door. Limited capacity. (734) 764–0478.
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All Breed Agility Trials: Ann Arbor Kennel Club
May 11 & 12. Dog trainers from throughout the Midwest and Canada lead their animals through an obstacle course and jumps of various heights. Spectators welcome. 7 a.m. until about 4 p.m., Ann Arbor Dog Training Club, 1575 E. North Territorial, Whitmore Lake. Free to spectators. annarborkc.com.
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“13th Annual Mother’s Day Time to Teal Run”: Michigan Ovarian Cancer Alliance
All invited to compete in a 5K race, or to run or walk in a 1K fun run through downtown. Afterparty features a chalk art demo by David Zinn, music by a DJ, photo ops with actors dressed as Wolverine Blasty, Ariel, & Wonder Woman. Fun run participants get free ice cream from Washtenaw Dairy. Proceeds benefit the Alliance. 8 a.m., Ann Arbor Running Co., 209 S. Ashley. $40 in advance at bit.ly/timetoteal, $45 day of race. 1 free entry per adult runner for a runner age 12 & under. Fun run: $15. diannglaza-helbling@mioca.org.
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Volunteer Stewardship Workday: Ann Arbor Natural Area Preservation Division
May 5, 11, 12, 15, 18, 19, 31. 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. May 5 (9 a.m.–noon): Sunset Brooks Nature Area, corner of Vesper Rd. & Sunset Rd. May 5 (1 p.m.–4 p.m.): Miller Nature Area, Arborview Blvd. entrance, just east of Wildwood Ave. May 11 (9 a.m.–noon): Marshall Nature Area, parking lot off Dixboro Rd. at Church Rd. May 11 (1 p.m.–4 p.m.): Huron Parkway Nature Area, meet at the Park Steward’s house, 3470 Woodland Rd. May 12 (9 a.m.–noon): Molin Nature Area, corner of Powell Rd. & Columbia Ave. May 12 (1 p.m.–4 p.m.): Berkshire Creek Nature Area, Warwick Rd. May 18 (9 a.m.–noon): Narrow Gauge Way Park, corner of Narrow Gauge Way and Watershed Dr. May 18 (1 p.m.–4 p.m.): Ruthven Nature Area, main entrance off Huron Parkway near Geddes. May 19 (9 a.m.–noon): Black Pond Woods, park entrance on Tibbits Ct., off Pontiac Tr. May 31 (1 p.m.–4 p.m.): Bird Hills Nature Area, Newport Rd. parking entrance, just north of M-14. Various times and locations. Free. Preregistration highly recommended. bit.ly/a2stewardworkday, (734) 794–6627.
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Spring Plant Sales: U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens
May 11, 12, 18, & 19. Includes a “Mother’s Day Weekend Plant Sale” (May 11 & 12) of hanging baskets and container plants grown and designed by Matthaei staff and volunteers. Also, a “Kitchen Favorites Plant Sale” (May 18 & 19) of veggies, herbs, and other selections grown by U-M Campus Farm volunteers. 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Matthaei, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free admission; metered parking. mbgna.umich.edu, (734) 647–7600.
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“Ancient Wisdom. Modern Times”: Jewel Heart Tibetan Buddhist Center Sunday Talks
Every Sun. Livestream talks by Jewel Heart resident spiritual advisor Demo Rinpoche, followed by discussion. All invited to attend either online or in person to watch together. Once a month, Demo Rinpoche presents a story from the Jataka Tales (300 BC–400 AD) concerning the previous births of Gautama Buddha in both human and animal form. The May 5 topic is “The Elephant,” a tale about engaging in the well-being of others. 11 a.m., Jewel Heart, 1129 Oak Valley. Also via Zoom; for URL preregister at jewelheart.org/jataka-tales. Free. (734) 994–3387.
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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., U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478.
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Mother’s Day Tea: TeaHaus
May 11 & 12. Full English tea service. 3 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.) & 11 a.m. (Sun.), TeaHaus event space, 211 E. Ann St. $50/person, preregistration required at (734) 662-0460.
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Sunday Artisan Market
Every Sun., Apr. 7–Dec. 22. Juried market of local handmade arts and crafts, now in its 33rd year. 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Farmers Market Pavilion, Kerrytown. Free admission. (734) 913–9622.
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H.A.C. Ultimate
Every Sun. All invited to a relaxed pick-up game of this spirited team sport played with a flying disc. Note: Overly competitive players are politely asked to leave. 11:15 a.m., Fuller Park, just west of the pool & parking lot (or occasionally across the street). Free. hac-ultimatelist@googlegroups.com, (734) 846–9418.
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Sean Dobbins Quartet: The Blue LLama Mother’s Day Brunch
Two 70-minute sets by this local jazz ensemble, led by drummer Dobbins, and featuring Athena Johnson, a local vocalist who sings both straight-ahead and smooth jazz. 11:30 a.m. & 2 p.m., Blue LLama, 314 S. Main. Tickets $65 (includes a multicourse prix fixe brunch) in advance only at bluellamaclub.com. (734) 372–3200.
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“Critter House Open Hours”: Leslie Science & Nature Center
Every Sun. A chance to view LSNC birds of prey and its Critter House animals, which include frogs, turtles, snakes, and other species native to Michigan. Noon–3 p.m., LSNC, 1831 Traver. Free; donations welcome. lesliesnc.org, (734) 997–1553.
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Open Board Games: Sylvan Factory
Every Thurs. & Sun. All invited to play from a wide variety of board games on hand in a casual, friendly atmosphere. Instruction provided. Noon–4 p.m. (Thurs.) & noon–6 p.m. (Sun.), Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium. Free. info@sylvanfactory.com.
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“Walking with Whales Tour”: U-M Museum of Natural History
May 12 & 19. Thirty-minute tour that uses the museum’s specimens to tell the story of the prehistoric whales and dolphins who had 4 limbs and walked on land. 1 p.m., U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Free. Limited capacity. Sign up at the welcome desk. (734) 764–0478.
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Drop-In Knitting: Spun
Every Sun.–Thurs. (different times). All invited to work on their knitting, crochet, weaving, and embroidery projects. 6–8 p.m. (Mon.–Thurs.) & 1–3 p.m. (Sun.), Spun, 401 N. Fourth Ave. Free. (734) 780–7867.
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Jammin' for Jack: COTA for Jack, cotaforjack.com
Join us for a fun concert in honor of Jack on Mother's Day! Bring your moms and come have a blast at Zal Gaz Grotto in Ann Arbor! Featuring Medicine Men, Westside Girls, Switchback, Indie Rock Royalty and some surprise appearances including Lexie Blue! There will be a $10 cover charge. All proceeds go to COTA in honor of Jack to assist with a lifetime of transplant-related expenses.
Pay at the door or by donating to the red Event Thermometer at https://cota.org/cotaforjack/events/jammin-for-jack/.
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Shape Note Singing: Ann Arbor Sacred Harp
All invited to join an afternoon of shape note, or sacred harp, singing, an early American form of communal hymn singing. Songbooks available, but singers are encouraged to bring their own. 1–4 p.m., the Ark, 316 S. Main. Proof of vaccination with booster required. Free. For information, email cawolfe@umich.edu or call (734) 478–3394 or (734) 995–2519.
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U-M Baseball
Game vs. CMU. The 2024 home season concludes with a 3-game series vs. Purdue (May 10, 6 p.m.; May 11, 2 p.m.; May 12, 1 p.m.) and a single game vs. Akron (May 14, 4 p.m.). 4 p.m. Ray Fisher Stadium, 1114 S. State. Tickets (price TBA) at mgoblue.com/tickets & at the gate. (734) 764–0247.
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Volunteer Stewardship Workday: Ann Arbor Natural Area Preservation Division
May 5, 11, 12, 15, 18, 19, 31. 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. May 5 (9 a.m.–noon): Sunset Brooks Nature Area, corner of Vesper Rd. & Sunset Rd. May 5 (1 p.m.–4 p.m.): Miller Nature Area, Arborview Blvd. entrance, just east of Wildwood Ave. May 11 (9 a.m.–noon): Marshall Nature Area, parking lot off Dixboro Rd. at Church Rd. May 11 (1 p.m.–4 p.m.): Huron Parkway Nature Area, meet at the Park Steward’s house, 3470 Woodland Rd. May 12 (9 a.m.–noon): Molin Nature Area, corner of Powell Rd. & Columbia Ave. May 12 (1 p.m.–4 p.m.): Berkshire Creek Nature Area, Warwick Rd. May 18 (9 a.m.–noon): Narrow Gauge Way Park, corner of Narrow Gauge Way and Watershed Dr. May 18 (1 p.m.–4 p.m.): Ruthven Nature Area, main entrance off Huron Parkway near Geddes. May 19 (9 a.m.–noon): Black Pond Woods, park entrance on Tibbits Ct., off Pontiac Tr. May 31 (1 p.m.–4 p.m.): Bird Hills Nature Area, Newport Rd. parking entrance, just north of M-14. Various times and locations. Free. Preregistration highly recommended. bit.ly/a2stewardworkday, (734) 794–6627.
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“A Beautiful Friendship”: Kerrytown Concert House
For her annual Mother’s Day concert U-M jazz piano professor Ellen Rowe performs a suite of original collaborations with lyricist Sunny Wilkinson, a veteran nationally prominent straight-ahead jazz singer known for her nuanced phrasing. Also, pieces by other women composers. With bassist Paul Keller and drummer Pete Piers. 2 p.m., KCH, 415 N. Fourth Ave. Tickets $29–$50 (students, $19) in advance at kerrytownconcerthouse.com and (if available) at the door. (734) 769–2999.
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“Celebrate Cicadas!”: AADL Traverwood
May 12 (2–3 p.m.): “Celebrate Cicadas!”: AADL Traverwood. Kids grades PreK–5 invited to make a cicada mask, a paper cicada, learn how to draw a cicada, and other activities to celebrate the rare simultaneous emergence this year of 2 broods of periodical cicadas.
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“Celebration!”: Ann Arbor Concert Band
Artistic director David Leach conducts this local volunteer ensemble in the closing concert of its 45th season, with a varied program highlighted by performances of Alfred Reed’s Concertino for Marimba & Winds with soloist Matt Kazmierski and Diane Bish’s Variations on a Theme of Beethoven (transcribed by K. Megan, USCG) with guest solo organist Naki Sung Kripfgans. Also, Percy Grainger’s “Handel in the Strand,” Ron Nelson’s “Rocky Point Holiday,” the late MSU music professor H. Owen Reed’s La Fiesta Mexicana, and other works. Pioneer High School student Ian Chung, winner of the 2024 young artist scholarship, is the soloist in a performance of Carl Reinecke’s Flute Concerto in D major. 2 p.m., Hill Auditorium. Tickets $10 (kids age 13 & under, free) in advance at muto.umich.edu and at the door. aaband.org, (734) 668–8397.
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“Glengarry Glen Ross”: PTD. Productions
May. 9–12 & 15–18. Liz Greaves-Hoxsie directs local actors in David Mamet's Pulitzer Prize–winning 1984 tour de force about an office full of dog-eat-dog real-estate salesmen run amok in their efforts to unload overpriced condos on gullible homebuyers. “If Glengarry Glen Ross is about one thing, it's about talking . . . ugly, desperate, jittery talking—talking as a weapon, as a means of survival,” says drama critic Ben Stephens. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun. & Wed.), Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. Huron St., Ypsilanti. Tickets $20 (students, seniors, & active military, $15) in advance at ptdproductions.com and at the door. (734) 483–7345.
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“Grown-up Show and Tell”: Ann Arbor District Library
Adults & teens invited to share their latest crafts, a favorite heirloom, or some other treasure to show off. 2–3 p.m. (registration opens at 1:45 p.m.), AADL Downtown Multipurpose Rm. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“Lee’s Grand Tiki”: Neighborhood Theatre Group
May 10–12 & 17–19. Kristin Anne Danko directs local actors in local playwright Greg Pizzino’s 2023 comedy about a man who borrows $20,000 from a former criminal associate to save his family’s tiki bar. The associate has his own ideas for the place. 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun.), 13 N. Washington St., Ypsilanti. $15 (students, $12) at ticketstripe.com/leesgrandtiki and (if available) at the door. info@ntgypsi.org.
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“Marvin’s Room”: Ann Arbor Civic Theatre
May 10–12 & 17–19. Cassie Mann directs local actors in Scott McPherson’s mordantly funny 1990 comic drama about 2 estranged adult sisters confronting multiple family crises. The play is best known for its 1996 film adaptation starring Diane Keaton, Meryl Streep, and Leonardo DiCaprio. 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Civic Theatre, 322 W. Ann. Tickets $15 (students, $10) at a2ct.org and (if available) at the door. (734) 223–7157.
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“Sunday Drop-In Tour”: U-M Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
May 5, 12, & 19. Docent-led tours. May 5: “Entertainment and Leisure in the Ancient World” highlights how ancient people enjoyed themselves through games, dancing, singing, eating, partying, and bathing. May 12: “Women in the Ancient World: A Mother’s Day Tour” looks at representations of goddesses and mythic females to explore the status of women in ancient societies. May 19: “Trash or Treasure? Extraordinarily Ordinary Kelsey Artifacts” examines everyday artifacts whose original owners would be shocked to find them on display in a museum. 2–3 p.m., Kelsey Museum, 434 S. State (meet at the Maynard St. entrance). Free. (734) 764–9304.
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“The Antichrist Cometh”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
Every Wed.–Sun., Mar. 22–May 25. Rhiannon Ragland directs the premiere of Livonia playwright David MacGregor’s comedy about a happily married man who discovers that he might be the Antichrist. Will he be able to attend a small dinner party, or will the event usher in the Apocalypse? Contains adult subject matter and language. 3 p.m. (Wed.–Sat.), 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Purple Rose Theatre, 137 Park St., Chelsea. Tickets $30–$48 in advance at purplerosetheatre.org & by phone, and (if available) at the door. Discounts available for students, patrons under age 30, seniors, teachers, military personnel, and groups. (734) 433–7673.
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Comedy Shorts: Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival
May 5–26. Annual festival of documentary and feature films on Jewish themes. Includes both in-person screenings at the State Theatre (except as noted) and different films made available each week to stream anytime. $12 per film; virtual festival pass, $50–$150. Various times & locations. jccannarbor.org/film-festival. (734) 971–0990.
May 12: A selection of short comedy films TBA in celebration of Mothers’ Day. 2 p.m.
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Sean Dobbins Quartet: The Blue LLama Mother’s Day Brunch
Two 70-minute sets by this local jazz ensemble, led by drummer Dobbins, and featuring Athena Johnson, a local vocalist who sings both straight-ahead and smooth jazz. 11:30 a.m. & 2 p.m., Blue LLama, 314 S. Main. Tickets $65 (includes a multicourse prix fixe brunch) in advance only at bluellamaclub.com. (734) 372–3200.
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“Make Your Own Sugar Scrubs”: Ann Arbor District Library
All invited to make skin exfoliating sugar scrubs. 3–4 p.m., AADL Downtown Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“Mother’s Day Sunday Slam!”: Northside Community Church
Open mic for casual performances by local comics, magicians, storytellers, and musicians. Pianist Kathryn Goodson available at 2 p.m. to help prepare participants for singing. Refreshments. 3 p.m., Northside Community Church, 929 Barton. Free. (734) 649–7948, northsidecommunityA2@gmail.com.
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Mother’s Day Tea: TeaHaus
May 11 & 12. Full English tea service. 3 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.) & 11 a.m. (Sun.), TeaHaus event space, 211 E. Ann St. $50/person, preregistration required at (734) 662-0460.
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Bløm + Mindo Mother's Day Bon Bon Class: Bløm Mead + Cider
Come celebrate Mother’s Day with chocolate made from the mother of all cacao! Learn from the producers how Mindo transforms beans from the oldest-known cacao varietal into their signature chocolate, then use it to create a personalized box of bon bons to enjoy and take home. The workshop will take place here in the Bløm taproom and includes a a 12oz pour of our mead or cider (N/A options available)!
100 S 4th Ave Suite 110 ,Ann Arbor. https://www.drinkblom.com/events/2024/mindo-bon-bon $50. https://www.drinkblom.com/events/2024/mindo-bon-bonAdd this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
P.O.R.K. - Phil Ogilvie's Rhythm Kings: Zal Gaz Grotto
10-piece big band led by Chris Smith, specializing in hot jazz of the 1920s and 30s. Jelly Roll Morton, King Oliver, Duke Ellington and other jazz legends are prominent in their repertoire. For listening or dancing. 5-8pm. No cover (tip jar for the band).
2070 W. Stadium Blvd, Ann Arbor. Free (tipjar for the band). cdsmith68@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/porkjazz (248) 446-0403.
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Ann Arbor Go Club
Every Sun. Players of all skill levels invited to play this challenging strategy board game. Game materials provided. 5:30 p.m. until whenever, Conor O’Neill’s, 318 S. Main. Free. For more info, email Drew at dwright8182@hotmail.com or check bit.ly/annarborgo.
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“Improv Jam Inspired by Board Games”: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
All invited to play short- form improv games inspired by board games with a brief long-form improv set towards the end. No experience required. 6–8 p.m., hear.say brewing + theater, 2350 W. Liberty. $10 in advance (preferred) at heardotsay.com or at the door. hello@heardotsay.com.
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“Open Mic Night”: Jewel Heart Buddhist Center
All acoustic musicians, storytellers, poets, and spoken word artists invited to perform. Sign-up starts at 5:30 p.m. 6–9 p.m., Jewel Heart, 1129 Oak Valley. Free. jonas@jewelheart.org.
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Ann Arbor Morris
Every Sun. All invited to try this boisterous, jingly English ceremonial dance thought to be descended from the 15th-century Spanish moresca. Wear athletic shoes. Changes to summer location the first week of May. 6–8 p.m., County Farm Park, 2230 Platt. Free. Email a2morris@umich.edu or check annarbormorris.org in advance to confirm. (734) 717–1569.
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Ballroom Dance Club at the U-M
May 12 & 26. Ballroom dancing to recorded music, including foxtrots, waltzes, cha-chas, rumbas, tangos, swing, and more. No partner necessary. Preceded at 5 p.m. by beginning lessons and practice. 6–9 p.m., Michigan Union Ballroom. $5 ($10 includes lessons). (734) 763–6984.
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“Sunday Evening Game Night”: Ann Arbor Adventure Club
Every Sun. Popular board games, played online. You help decide which game to play at the beginning of the night. Have a pencil and paper handy. 7 p.m., for URL email burrbarr7@hotmail.com. Free.
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Found in Translation Concert: Voce Velata
Join us on a journey from Benin, to Peru, to America's Antebellum South. This culminating concert will feature works by Grammy award winning artists Rhiannon Giddens, Jessie Montgomery and Angélique Kidjo, and more!
100 Market Pl, Ypsilanti, MI 48198 ,Ypsilanti. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfH7BWFQn3U1biHtOrncPwQO27E7EfE5WuU6J6T1qcQnZO5qg/viewform Free. info@vocevelatamusic.org https://www.vocevelatamusic.org/Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
“The UnClub”: The Theater Shop
Every Sun. Performances by aspiring and experienced comics attending former Tonight Show staff writer Chili Challis’s comedy dojo. Emcee is Mark Sweetman. 7:30 p.m., The Ypsi Alehouse, 124 Pearl, ste. 100, Ypsilanti. Free. facebook.com/thetheatershop.
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