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Events in January 2025
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January 31, 2025
U-M Museum of Natural History Planetarium & Dome Theater
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Every Fri.–Sun. & Jan. 20. Three different audiovisual planetarium shows suitable for all ages. Sea Monsters (noon) follows a curious dolichorhynchops (an extinct species of marine reptile) as she travels through the most dangerous oceans in history. The Sky Tonight (1 & 3 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. We Are Stars (2 p.m.) explores the secrets of our cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins, connecting life on Earth to the evolution of the universe. Various times, U-M MNH, 1105 North University. $8 at the front desk. Limited capacity. lsa.umich.edu/ummnh, (734) 764–0478.
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Annual Rummage Sale: Columbus Ladies Auxiliary: Columbus Ladies Auxiliary
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Household goods, clothing (men - women - girl - boy - infant $7/bag), purses, jewelry, sporting goods, books, dishes, pots & pans, table linen, bed linen, toys, pictures, lamps, and more. 8:30am – 6:00pm (Fri-Sat) & 8:30am – 6:00pm. Sunday 10am-2pm. https://www.facebook.com/ColumbusLadiesAuxiliary/ for all the details and weather updates. Benefit for the St. Louis Center in Chelsea and Sparrow's Place in Dexter.
Columbus Hall and Banquet Center, 8265 Dexter - Chelsea Rd., Dexter. ,Dexter. Free Admission. columbusladies@gmail.comAdd this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
"Rise & Shine": Pittsfield Township Community Center
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Senior Activities: Pittsfield Township Community Center. 701 W. Ellsworth. Senior-focused activities. Free. Preregistration, if required, at (734) 822–2120 or recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov.
Rise & Shine (Mon. & Fri., except Jan. 3, 9–10 a.m.).
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"Crafting Crew": Pittsfield Township Community Center
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Senior Activities: Pittsfield Township Community Center. 701 W. Ellsworth. Senior-focused activities. Free. Preregistration, if required, at (734) 822–2120 or recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov.
Crafting Crew (Fri., except Jan. 3, 10–11:30 a.m.), bring your current project, no instruction given.
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Senior Mall Walks: Ann Arbor Senior Center
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Activities: Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin, bit.ly/a2-senior-cnt. Weekly activities. Preregistration required for some events by emailing mfulton@a2gov.org, bpatton@a2gov.org, or calling (734) 794–6250.
Senior Mall Walks (Fri. 10–11 a.m.), guided one-mile indoor walks around Briarwood Mall. $2; members, free. Preregistration required.
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Playgroups for Babies: AADL
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Every Mon.–Wed. & Fri. (different times): Playgroups for Babies: AADL. Fifteen minutes of stories, rhymes, and songs led by AADL staffers, followed by a short open playtime. 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., except Jan. 1)
Downtown (Fri. 10:30 a.m.).
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Chime Concert: Kerrytown Market & Shops
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Every Fri., Sat., & Wed. (except Jan. 1). 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. Noon–12:30 p.m. (Wed. & Fri.) & 10:30–11 a.m. (Sat.). Kerrytown Market. Free. ofglobal@aol.com.
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Tai Chi: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
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U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program. (2401 Plymouth Rd.). Weekly activities Jan. 2–31. Free (except as noted). Preregistration required for some events. For Zoom links see calendar at tinyurl.com/a2-turner-cal. (734) 998–9353, michmed.org/tswp, tswp.info@umich.edu.
Tai Chi (Mon., Wed., & Fri. noon–12:30 p.m. via Zoom).
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"Walking Off the Pounds": U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
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U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program. (2401 Plymouth Rd.). Weekly activities Jan. 2–31. Free (except as noted). Preregistration required for some events. For Zoom links see calendar at tinyurl.com/a2-turner-cal. (734) 998–9353, michmed.org/tswp, tswp.info@umich.edu.
Walking Off the Pounds (Mon., Wed., & Fri. 12:30–1 p.m. via Zoom).
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Coral Reef Tank Visit: U-M Museum of Natural History
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Every Wed. & Fri. (except Jan. 1 & 3). U-M biology professor Jim Bardwell leads a 30-minute tour of his lab’s large coral reef tank featuring many species of coral, anemone, and fish. Age 6 and up. 12:30 p.m., U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Free. Limited capacity. Same-day sign-up at the welcome desk. (734) 764–0478.
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Bridge: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
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U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program. (2401 Plymouth Rd.). Weekly activities Jan. 2–31. Free (except as noted). Preregistration required for some events. For Zoom links see calendar at tinyurl.com/a2-turner-cal. (734) 998–9353, michmed.org/tswp, tswp.info@umich.edu.
Bridge (Tues. & Fri. 1–4 p.m. in person), call if interested.
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Chamber Concert: Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra
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A small ensemble of AASO musicians performs music TBA. 1 p.m., Northside Community Church, 929 Barton. Free, but preregistration is required at a2so.org/chamber-concerts. (734) 994–4801.
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Chinese Mah-jongg: Pittsfield Township Community Center
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Senior Activities: Pittsfield Township Community Center. 701 W. Ellsworth. Senior-focused activities. Free. Preregistration, if required, at (734) 822–2120 or recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov.
Chinese Mah-jongg (Fri., except Jan. 3, 1–3 p.m.).
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Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor City Club
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Every Thurs., Fri., & Tues. All invited to play ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge (Fri. & Tues.) and a 499er game (Thurs.) for players with no more than 499 ACBL master points. 1–4 p.m. or so (arrive by 12:45 p.m.), City Club, 1830 Washtenaw Ave. $8 per person. If you plan to come without a partner, email ronmeade@comcast.net beforehand.
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Preschool Storytimes: AADL
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Every Mon.–Fri. (different times): Preschool Storytimes: AADL. 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., except Jan. 1)
Traverwood (Thurs. 11 a.m.)
Westgate (Fri. 1 p.m.).
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“AADL World Famous Trivia”: Ann Arbor District Library
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AADL staffers lead 2 rounds of trivia aimed at adults. Prizes. 5:30–7:30 p.m., AADL Westgate, 2503 Jackson Ave. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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Cocktail Class: Super Bowl Cocktails: Tammy's Tastings
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Get ready for the big game! We’ll have cocktails in honor of the teams (whoever they shall be), perfect pitcher drinks for your Super Bowl party, beer cocktails, and other game inspired drinks. And you don't even have to be a sports fan to love these delicious drinks!
Your booking includes light snacks (pretzels, nuts). There is a food truck located outside the venue until 5:30 pm, so feel free to grab food from them before the class! The class includes a combination of history and stories, technique instruction, and hands-on making of cocktails. Plus sampling, of course! Total consumption is equivalent to around 2 cocktails per person over the 2 hour class.
Wolverine Pickleball, 235 Metty Dr ,Ann Arbor. https://www.tammystastings.com/events/super-bowl-cocktails/ $59. tammylc@tammystastings.com https://www.tammystastings.com/ 7342763215.Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
Vin and Vino: Imagine Fitness and Yoga
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Relax and refresh at the end of the day and a busy week with a perfect class, Slow Flow Vinyasa. Afterwards we welcome you to stay and enjoy our cozy lounge with a fireplace over a glass of wine and light snacks.
signup online at https://imaginefitnessandyoga.com/schedule/
3100 W. Liberty ,Ann Arbor. https://imaginefitnessandyoga.com/schedule/ Free. imagine@imaginefitnessandyoga.com www.imaginefitnessandyoga.com 734-622-8119.Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
“Euchre Change a Life!”
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Five-game euchre tournament. Sign up with a partner, or get paired with one by the organizers. Proceeds benefit Haitian children via Haitian Christian Outreach. 6:30–9 p.m., 2|42 Community Center, 648 S. Wagner. $10 donation per player with preregistration by Jan. 29 at facebook.com/euchrechangealife; $20 at the door. euchrechangealife@gmail.com.
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Candlelight Concerts: Kalkaska String Quartet
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See 10 Friday. Tonight: “A Tribute to Adele” (6:30) features instrumental arrangements of music by the English pop star, and “A Tribute to Coldplay and Imagine Dragons” (8:45 p.m.), presents instrumental versions of music by these 2 rock bands.
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Magic: The Gathering: Sylvan Factory
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Every Mon.–Wed., Fri., & Sat. All invited to play various forms of the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering (MTG). Mon. (6:30 p.m.): Just Another Modern Monday. Powerful cards for experienced players, with prizes. $10. Tues. (6:30 p.m.): MTG Pauper. A fun and fast format for all skill levels. $5. Wed. (5 p.m.): Casual Commander. The most popular form of the game. Free. Wed. (6:30 p.m.): MTG Standard Showdown. Play with competitive tournament rules. $10. Fri. (6:30 p.m.): Friday Night Magic. Cost varies. Sat. (6 p.m.): Casual Commander Pods. For groups of 4 players. Free. Various times, Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium. Various costs. sylvanfactory.com, (734) 929–5877.
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U-M Women’s Gymnastics vs. Ohio State
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6:45 p.m., Crisler Center. Tickets TBA at mgoblue.com. (734) 764–0247.
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“A Wrinkle in Time”: Pioneer High School Theatre Guild
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Jan. 31–Feb. 2. Pioneer students perform James Sie’s 1990 adaptation of Madeleine L’Engle’s famed 1962 Newbery-winning young adult novel, a sci-fi adventure about friendship, family, and self-discovery. The plot follows an awkward and nerdy teenage girl who teams up with her baby brother, a neighbor boy, and a trio of mysterious celestial beings to rescue her missing father from an evil force that is rapidly casting its shadow over the universe. 7 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), 2 p.m. (Sun.), PHS Little Theatre, 601 W. Stadium. Ticket price TBA, see a2ptguild.org. (734) 994-2120.
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“A Wrinkle in Time”: Pioneer High School Theatre Guild
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Jan. 31–Feb. 2. Pioneer students perform James Sie’s 1990 adaptation of Madeleine L’Engle’s famed 1962 Newbery-winning young adult novel, a sci-fi adventure about friendship, family, and self-discovery. 7 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), 2 p.m. (Sun.), PHS Little Theatre, 601 W. Stadium. Ticket price TBA, see a2ptguild.org. (734) 994-2120.
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“Tick, Tick … Boom!”: U-M Basement Arts
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Jan. 31 & Feb. 1. Kate Ivanov directs fellow U-M students in Rent composer Jonathan Larson’s 2001 autobiographical rock musical about an aspiring composer who questions his life choices on the eve of his 30th birthday. 7 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 11 p.m. (Fri.), U-M Walgreen Drama Center Studio 1, 1226 Murfin. Free. facebook.com/basementarts.
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Annual Faculty & Guest Artist Concert: EMU Dance Department Company E
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Jan. 31 & Feb. 1. EMU’s resident dance troupe presents a mixed repertoire concert featuring dance pieces by guest choreographers TBA and EMU dance faculty. 7–9 p.m., EMU Pease Auditorium, 494 College Pl. $10 at ludus.emich.edu and (if available) at the door. (734) 487–4130.
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U-M Ice Hockey
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Match vs. Ohio State. The U-M also has home matches this month against MSU (Jan. 17, 7 p.m.) & Penn State (Jan. 31, 7 p.m. & Feb. 1, 6 p.m.). 5 p.m., Yost Ice Arena, 1016 S. State. Tickets from $35 in advance only at stubhub.com/michigan-wolverines-hockey-tickets. (734) 764–0247.
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U-M Ice Hockey
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Jan. 31 & Feb. 1. Matches vs. Penn State. The U-M also has home matches this month against Minnesota (Feb. 14, 7 p.m., & Feb. 15, 6 p.m.). 7 p.m. (Fri.), 6 p.m. (Sat.), Yost Ice Arena, 1016 S. State. Tickets from $60 in advance only at stubhub.com/michigan-wolverines-hockey-tickets. (734) 764–0247.
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Matt Braunger: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
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Jan. 30–Feb. 1. This talented veteran comic likes to use his physical height and pliable face to illustrate stories based on his life, punctuated with wildly imaginative observational humor. A series regular on MADtv, Braunger also appeared on the David Letterman and Conan O’Brien late shows. 7:15 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 9:45 p.m. (Sat.), 212 S. Fourth Ave. $25 (Thurs., $20) at aacomedy.com & (if available) at the door. Special engagement; no passes, discounts, or coupons accepted. (734) 996–9080.
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Friday Night Improv: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
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Every Fri. Improv performance by the Hear.Say house team Eleven Non-Blondes. 7:30–9 p.m., Hear.Say Brewing + Theater, 2350 W. Liberty. $15 in advance at heardotsay.com/events and (if available) at the door. hello@heardotsay.com.
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The American-Romanian Festival Players: Kerrytown Concert House
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Detroit Symphony Orchestra violinists Heidi Han and Marian Tănău, cellist Jeremy Crosmer, and violist William Haapaniemi present an evening of works on death, including “Remembering Ţăranu,” a recently commissioned piece by Swedish synth-pop duo Ionica Pop that honors Romanian composer Cornel Ţăranu, who died in 2023. Also, the late Pulitzer-winning avant-garde composer (and U-M grad) George Crumb’s Black Angels, a 1971 piece responding to the Vietnam War that was commissioned by the U-M, and Death and the Maiden, Schubert’s 1824 string quartet that represented a coming to terms with his own illness and impending death. 7:30 p.m., KCH, 415 N. Fourth Ave. Tickets $29–$40 (students, $18–$30) in advance kerrytownconcerthouse.com and at the door. (734) 769–2999.
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“Astronomy Night Open House”: U-M Detroit Observatory
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Every Fri. A chance to learn about the Observatory and its antique telescopes, hear presentations on astronomical phenomena, and (weather permitting) observe the night sky through telescopes. One-hour guided tours (preregistration required) begin at 8, 8:30, 9, & 9:30 p.m. 8–10:30 p.m., U-M Detroit Observatory, 1398 E. Ann at Observatory. Space limited; prereregistration requested at detroitobservatory.umich.edu. Free. (734) 764–3482.
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“Double Vision”: U-M Symphony Band Chamber Winds
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A variety of music student wind ensembles drawn from the U-M Symphony Band perform the world premiere of Jude Vaclavik’s colorful new work Bifrost, contemporary Japanese composer Yosuke Fukuda’s Dream Forest, Michigan composer Michael Goodman’s Double Quintet, 20th-century English composer Ruth Gipps’s Seascape, and chamber wind arrangements of the Overtures from Rossini’s Barber of Seville and Joseph Bologne’s L’amant anonyme. 8 p.m., U-M Moore Bldg. McIntosh Theatre, 1100 Baits. Free. (734) 615–3204.
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Candlelight Concerts: Kalkaska String Quartet
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See 10 Friday. Tonight: “A Tribute to Adele” (6:30) features instrumental arrangements of music by the English pop star, and “A Tribute to Coldplay and Imagine Dragons” (8:45 p.m.), presents instrumental versions of music by these 2 rock bands.
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Riverside Swings: Riverside Arts Center
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Every Fri. Swing dancing to recorded music. No partner or experience needed. Wear comfortable low-grip/tread shoes. Preceded by hour-long lessons at 7 and 8 p.m. The 1st Friday of each month is free, and the 3rd Friday includes a Charleston lesson. A “Late Night Blues & Fusion” dance follows. 9–11 p.m., RAC, 76 N. Huron St., Ypsilanti. $5 (students, $4). riversidearts.org/riverside-swings.
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“Tick, Tick … Boom!”: U-M Basement Arts
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Jan. 31 & Feb. 1. Kate Ivanov directs fellow U-M students in Rent composer Jonathan Larson’s 2001 autobiographical rock musical about an aspiring composer who questions his life choices on the eve of his 30th birthday. 7 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 11 p.m. (Fri.), U-M Walgreen Drama Center Studio 1, 1226 Murfin. Free. facebook.com/basementarts.
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