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March 22, 2026
Ann Arbor Group Runs: Fleet Feet
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Every Sun., Tues., & Wed. Runners of all abilities invited to join a run of 3–5 miles along varying routes from different locations. Rain or shine. Dozer Coffee (8 a.m. Sun. & 7 a.m. Tues.), 112 Jackson Plz.; and Fleet Feet (7 p.m. Wed.), 123 E. Liberty. Free. (734) 929–9022 (Sun. & Tues.) & (734) 769–5016 (Wed.). fleetfeetsemichigan.com.
“BRAG Ann Arbor Home Show”: Builders & Remodelers Association of Greater Ann Arbor
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Mar. 21 & 22. More than 120 area exhibitors show and demonstrate products and offer information on home improvement services. Concessions. 9 a.m.–6 p.m. (Sat.) & 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (Sun.), Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. Admission $5 (age 12 & under, free) cash or check only at the door. bragannarbor.net/homeshow.
Fool U Luminary Making Workshop
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Every Sun. All invited to make bird-themed luminaries to take to FoolMoon, Ann Arbor’s popular downtown public art celebration held on April 10 this year. Also, an open workshop from noon–7 p.m. on Mar. 26 at the U-M Art Museum. 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Hathaway’s Hideaway, 310 S. Ashley. Free. Space limited. Preregistration required (sign up for a 3-hour time slot) at bit.ly/2026foolmoonworkshop. [email protected].
Ypsi Flea Market
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Show and sale of vintage items ranging from the early 1930s to the 1990s, featuring clothing, jewelry, furniture, records, and more. Concessions. 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Ypsilanti Freighthouse, 100 Market Pl., Ypsi. Free admission & parking. [email protected], facebook.com/ypsifleaswap.
Third Space Sundays
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Every Sunday, except Mar. 1. All invited to take part in a one-hour ritual of guided exercises to encourage reflection and connection. Doors open at 10:15 a.m. 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ann Arbor location disclosed on registration. Free. Preregistration required at thirdspacesundays.org. [email protected].
Elemental Ecstatic Dance
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Every Sun. Dancers of all ages and abilities invited for free-form dancing to a variety of recorded music, from EDM to classical and ambient to world music. Wear loose clothes, barefoot or stocking feet. 10:45 a.m.–1 p.m. A2 Yoga, 2030 Commerce Blvd. $20 (age 11 and under, free) cash or Venmo (@andjru) at the door only. tinyurl.com/ecstatic-dance-a2.
“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
“The Lion King”: Michigan Theater
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Film screenings every Wed.–Sun. Tickets $10.50 unless otherwise noted (children under 12, students, seniors age 65 & older, & U.S. veterans, $8.50; MTF members, $8) in advance online (recommended) & at the door. (734) 668–8397. For updated schedule, see marquee-arts.org/calendar.
Mar. 22: “The Lion King” (Rob Minkoff & Roger Allers, 1994). This popular Disney animated feature follows the adventures of the young lion prince Simba, whose wicked uncle plots to usurp the throne. 11 a.m. FREE, reservation requested.
H.A.C. Ultimate
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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. (734) 846–9418, [email protected].
“101 Dalmatians Kids”: Professional Youth Theatre of Michigan
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Mar. 20–22. Megan Wright-Jones directs two casts of young actors in grades 2–5 in Marcy Heisler and Bryan Louiselle’s adaptation of the classic animated film featuring Cruella De Vil, perhaps Disney’s most outrageous villain, who plots to have a new fur coat made out of 100 adorable puppies. 6 & 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), noon & 2 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.). Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. Huron St., Ypsi. Tickets $20–$30 in advance only at pytmi.square.site/home.
“Beginner Knitting”: Ann Arbor District Library
“Creature Encounters & Adult Open Hours”: The Creature Conservancy
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Every Sat. & Sun., and Fri., Mar. 6 & 20. On Sat. and Sun., conservancy staffers show off representatives of some predatory species, including a cougar, a black-headed python, and an alligator snapping turtle at 1 & 4 p.m., and an animal keeper shows a wolf hybrid at 2 & 3 p.m. During the Friday Adult Open Hours (age 18+ only), conservancy staffers show off all four animals at 7:30 p.m. All tickets include a chance to see the conservancy’s other animals. Noon–5 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.) & 7–9 p.m. (Fri.), 4950 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. $15 (kids ages 2–12, $13; under age 2, free) cash or credit at the door only. (734) 929–9324, thecreatureconservancy.org.
African Dance Presentation: Ann Arbor District Library
Annual Flea Market: Ann Arbor City Club
Critter House Open Hours: Leslie Science & Nature Center
Group Runs: A2 Runners
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Every Sun., Mon., & Wed. Runners of all abilities invited to join a beginner or advanced 3- to 5-mile group run, followed by socializing at a downtown coffee shop. Noon (Sun.) & 6:30 p.m. (Mon. & Wed.), meet at the Kerrytown clock tower. Preregistration requested at meetup.com/a2runners. Free. [email protected].
Open Board Games: Sylvan Factory
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Every Sun. All invited to play a variety of board games in a casual, friendly atmosphere. Instruction provided. Also, on Mar. 1, game playtesting with Michigame Design Lab (2 p.m.): Players are invited to try out new board and card games from local designers Bruce Bielawa & Joe Hopkins and provide feedback. Noon–6 p.m., 2459 W. Stadium. Free. [email protected].
U-M Museum of Natural History Planetarium & Dome Theater
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Every Fri.–Sun. Three different audiovisual planetarium shows suitable for all ages. Sea Monsters (noon) follows an intrepid dolichorhynchops (an extinct species of marine reptile) as she travels through the most dangerous oceans in history; The Sky Tonight (1 & 3 p.m.) explores the current night sky, with tips on how to find the cardinal directions, constellations, and planets on your own; and T. Rex (2 p.m.) describes the iconic dinosaur’s scientific and cinematic history (includes scenes of dinosaur violence). Noon, 1, 2, & 3 p.m., 1105 North University. $8 at the gift shop. Limited capacity. (734) 764–0480, ummnh.org.
“All About Owls”: U-M Museum of Natural History Discovery Demos
All-Ages Mario Kart Tournament: Ann Arbor District Library
Shakespeare Class: Forge Theatre
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This six week class gives you the step by step process to bringing Shakespeare’s language from the page to the stage with vitality and power. My name is Jay Whittaker.I have been a professional actor for over thirty years, I have acted in thirty Shakespeare productions and eighty-six plays. I have worked at the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-Upon-Avon, The Old Globe Theatre, The Shakespeare Theatre Company in D.C., Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, The Goodman Theatre, Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Playwright’s Horizons, and the Duke on 42nd Street (off Broadway) and many more. I most recently played Petruchio in The Taming of the Shrew at the Court Theatre in Chicago this winter.
The Forge Theatre 3000 Packard Rd., Suite B ,Ann Arbor. www.forgetheatercollaborative.com/event-details/mastering-shakespeare-six-week-class $330 for 6 week course. activatingshakespeare.comU-M Baseball
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Game vs. WMU. Season opener. Free. This month’s home schedule also includes single games vs. Toledo (Mar. 17, 4 p.m., free), MSU (Mar. 18, 4 p.m.), & Oakland (Mar. 24, 4 p.m., free), as well as a 3-game series vs. Nebraska (Mar. 20, 4 p.m.; Mar. 21, 2 p.m.; & Mar. 22, 1 p.m.). 4 p.m. Ray Fisher Stadium, 1114 S. State. Tickets $8–$10 at mgoblue.com/tickets and at the gate. (734) 764–0247.
U-M Softball
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Game vs. Washington. This season’s opener is the first in a 3-game series (Mar. 21, 2 p.m.; Mar. 22, 1 p.m.). This month’s home schedule includes another 3-game series vs. Purdue (Mar. 27, 5 p.m.; Mar. 28, 2 p.m.; Mar. 29, 1 p.m.) and a single game against Oakland (Mar. 31, 4 p.m.). 5 p.m., Alumni Field, 1114 S. State. Tickets $8–$20 at mgoblue.com/tickets & at the gate. (734) 764–0247.
“The Push and Pull of Emigration from Germany”: Genealogical Society of Washtenaw County
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Livestream talk by genealogist Ursula C. Kraus on the approximately 6 million Germans who left their homeland between 1820 and 1920. Followed by small group sessions (3:15 p.m.) divvied up by country of emigration. 1:30 p.m., for URL email [email protected] by March 21. Free.
“Walking with Whales Tour”: U-M Museum of Natural History
Cocktail Class: Spring Drinks: Tammys Tastings
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Spring is starting to stretch and peek its head out! The days are getting longer, the air feels a little softer, and while the garden may not be bursting with blooms just yet, something delicious is definitely on the way. In this class, we’ll celebrate the fresh, vibrant flavors of the coming season and explore how to bring them straight from soil to sip. You’ll learn what to plant now so that in just a few short weeks you’ll be harvesting herbs, edible flowers, and garden-fresh ingredients perfect for your glasses. Think bright greens, fragrant sprigs, and the kind of flavors that make every cocktail taste like sunshine.
The Last Word @ 301 W Huron Street ,Ann Arbor. https://www.tammystastings.com/upcoming-event/spring-drinks/ $59. [email protected]“101 Dalmatians Kids”: Professional Youth Theatre of Michigan
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Mar. 20–22. Megan Wright-Jones directs two casts of young actors in grades 2–5 in Marcy Heisler and Bryan Louiselle’s adaptation of the classic animated film featuring Cruella De Vil, perhaps Disney’s most outrageous villain, who plots to have a new fur coat made out of 100 adorable puppies. 6 & 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), noon & 2 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.). Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. Huron St., Ypsi. Tickets $20–$30 in advance only at pytmi.square.site/home.
“Into the Woods”: U-M Musket
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Mar. 20–22. Naomi Parr directs fellow U-M students in Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s acclaimed 1986 musical, a funny, postmodern mash-up of Brothers Grimm fairy tales. The story, about the dangers of getting what you wish for, features a scheming witch, Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, Cinderella, Jack (of beanstalk fame), and Jack’s trusty cow, Milky White. 7:30 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Power Center. Tickets (price TBA) available in advance at ummusket.org and at the door. [email protected].
“Latin Social Dance and Music”: U-M Ann Arbor District Library
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Members of the Detroit-based Black and Brown Theatre lead a workshop of Caribbean dances from their new musical based on the story of New Testament figure Salome, who danced for King Herod Antipas and requested John the Baptist’s head on a platter. 2–3 p.m., AADL Malletts Creek. Free. (734) 327–4200.
“Moving an Ypsilanti House”: Ypsilanti Historical Society
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Local history enthusiast Tom Warner discusses a house that was moved from Adams St. to River St. in 1979. 2 p.m., Ladies’ Literary Club, 218 N. Washington, Ypsilanti. Free. [email protected].
“Palestine 36”: Michigan Theater
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Film screenings every Wed.–Sun. Tickets $10.50 unless otherwise noted (children under 12, students, seniors age 65 & older, & U.S. veterans, $8.50; MTF members, $8) in advance online (recommended) & at the door. (734) 668–8397. For updated schedule, see marquee-arts.org/calendar.
Mar. 22: “Palestine 36” (Annemarie Jacir, 2025). Historical drama about the 1936–39 Arab revolt against British colonial rule in Palestine. Arabic & English, subtitles. 2 p.m.
“Silos of Michigan”: Pittsfield Township Historical Society/StoryPoint-Saline
“Stop Motion Animation”: Ann Arbor District Library
“The Avgo Atlantica: A Heist Dramedy”: U-M Residential College Players
Crazy Wisdom Bookstore Events
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Mar. 4, 8, 15, 22, & 29. Discussions, demos, and groups led by local practitioners of various disciplines.
Mar. 4 (6:30–8:30 p.m.): “Moving Beyond Fear and Negativity.” All invited to ask questions of “beings” channeled by Barbara Brodsky and Colette Simone.
Mar. 8 (1–4 p.m.): “Detroit Craft Club.” All invited to bring a project and chat with other crafters.
Mar. 8 (1–4 p.m.): “Psychic Medium.” All invited to ask questions of departed loved ones via a medium. $60 in advance at tinyurl.com/a2crazywisdom-psychic-3-8-26 or $75 at the door.
Mar. 15, 22, & 29 (2–4 p.m.): “Yoga & Meditation.” Free 3-week series led by Kapila Castoldi of the Sri Chinmoy Centre. To register, email [email protected].
Various times, 114 S. Main, upstairs. Free unless otherwise indicated. (734) 665–2757, crazywisdom.net.
Meet the Easter Bunny: MilkShake Factory
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Celebrate Easter with MilkShake Factory!
Take FREE photos with the Easter Bunny from 2-5pm and enjoy kid-friendly activities. Enter the coloring contest for a chance to win a free milkshake!
You can also get some Easter shopping done: we're hosting a pop-up with Ellen Perry, who will be selling her hand-blown and gorgeously-decorated Easter eggs.
And, of course, stock up on our Easter chocolates! They're made in small batches in-house.
There's always milkshakes, sundaes, and molten chocolate fruit cups.
326 S Maple Rd ,Ann Arbor. Free. [email protected] https://www.milkshakefactory.com/locations/mi-ann-arbor-326-south-maple-road/ 7342753883.Social Tango Dances: Michigan Argentine Tango Club
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Every Sun., except Mar. 8. Tango dancing to music spun by a DJ. No partner necessary. The club also hosts a series of informal classes for beginners on Mar. 5, 12, & 19 (7–9:30 p.m.) that include one-on-one instruction and open dancing. 2–5 p.m., Michigan Union, Movement Studio or Anderson Rm. (inquire at front desk). $10 (students, free). [email protected].
Sunday Drop-In Tour: U-M Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
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Every Sun. Docent-led tours exploring “An Introduction to Ancient Egypt” (Mar. 1), “Money in the Ancient World” (Mar. 8), “Women in the Ancient World” (Mar. 15), “Animals of the Kelsey Museum” (Mar. 22), and “Highlights of the Kelsey Museum” (Mar. 29). 2–3 p.m., 434 S. State. Free. (734) 764–9304.
U-M Men’s Gymnastics
“All About Owls”: U-M Museum of Natural History Discovery Demos
Passover Sale: Women of Temple Beth Emeth
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The WTBE Passover Sale is your local source for a full range of Passover ritual items, toys, sweets, haggadot, gifts, housewares, jewelry, and Judaica.
Temple Beth Emeth, 2309 Packard St. ,Ann Arbor. Free. [email protected]“By Request”: Kerrytown Concert House
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U-M flute professor Amy Porter is joined by U-M piano professor Christopher Harding to perform a program selected by vote from students, alumni, and supporters. The chosen works from composers Lowell Liebermann, Mel Bonis, André Jolivet, and Karl Reinecke span two centuries and a variety of styles. 4 p.m., 415 N. Fourth Ave. Tickets $30–$40 (students, $20–$30) in advance at kerrytownconcerthouse.com and (if available) at the door. (734) 769–2999.
Bach Vespers: St. Paul Lutheran Church
Phil Ogilvie's Rhythm Kings: Zal Gaz Grotto
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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. Great for listening or dancing.
Zal Gaz Grotto - 2070 W. Stadium Blvd ,Ann Arbor. Free (tipjar for the band). [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/porkjazz 734-663-1202.“Wonder Walks”: U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens
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Mar. 8, 18, & 22. One-hour to 90-minute nature walks led by Matthaei naturalists, sometimes preceded by a brief presentation or followed by cocoa and tea.
Mar. 8 (1 p.m.): “Signs of Spring.” Walk to look for signs of thaw and birds returning.
Mar. 18 (5 p.m.): “Beaver Tales and Co-Existence.” Learn about how beavers have shaped local history, and see the changes in Matthaei since a family of beavers took up residence in 2023.
Mar. 22 (5:30 p.m.): “Spring Equinox: Time for Change.” Walk to look for signs of spring and learn about how the equinox is celebrated across the globe. Dress for the weather. Arrival 15 minutes early recommended.
Various times, Matthaei lobby, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free; metered parking. mbgna.umich.edu/events, (734) 647–7600.
Ann Arbor Morris
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Every Sun. All invited to try this boisterous, jingly English ceremonial dance thought to be descended from the 15th-century Spanish morisca. Wear athletic shoes. 6–8 p.m., Concourse Hall, 4531 Concourse. Free. [email protected].
“Mic Drop”: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
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Experienced improvisers take part in a fully improvised singing competition show with live accompaniment. Followed at 7:30 p.m. by a pay-what-you-want Musical Improv Jam: All invited to sing or move in musical/comical improv games and exercises, led by a facilitator and accompanist. No experience required. Spectators welcome. 6:30 p.m., 2350 W. Liberty. $15 in advance at heardotsay.com/events, $18 (if available) at the door. [email protected].
Ballroom Dance Club at the U-M
Celebrating Dick Siegel and His Music: The Ark
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Dick Siegel, one of one of Ann Arbor’s most popular and renowned musical performers for nearly 50 years, will be honored at a special concert at The Ark on March 22. Now mostly retired, Dick’s music will be performed by a veritable who’s-who of musical talent, with all proceeds donated to The Ark.
Dick’s status as a local musical legend has been cemented over decades by numerous Ann Arbor musical institutions. The Ark labelled him a “local hero” on its calendars-of-events and annually showcased his autumnal “Sumac Concert.” School Kids Records, Ann Arbor’s long-time, go-to, independent music store, labelled him as “probably the best songwriter in town,” with songs that “combine humor and irony with a jazzy sensibility that deliver accessible and sophisticated tunes.”
The Ann Arbor Observer has described Dick as “a Renaissance man” whose “quick-witted songs that would sound equally at home in a Chicago blues bar, a Nashville two-step joint, or a college-town coffeehouse. His style careens through folk, bluegrass, old-time country-western, Texas swing, and rockabilly — sometimes melding all these influences in the same song.”
316 South Main Street ,Ann Arbor. https://mutotix.umich.edu/6284 $29. [email protected] 1734657686.