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March 21, 2026

"Inspiration Gala"

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"Inspiration Gala": Trails Edge Camp
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Please join us for the 6th annual Inspiration Gala supporting Trail's Edge Camp. Trail's Edge Camp is a week-long summer camp for children who require mechanical ventilation. We have provided this week of summer camp for 37 years without ever charging family for their child to attend. The Inspiration Gala will have heavy appetizers, an open bar, silent auction, and entertainment by The Ones and Twos!

Sponsored by FirstDay Homecare, CareLinc, Michigan Business Connection.

Venue by 4M, 1919 S. Industrial Highway ,Ann Arbor. www.trailsedgecamp.org/events $150. [email protected] www.trailsedgecamp.org 4193452063.

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Storytime with Ann Arbor Author Lynn Baldwin
12:00 am - 11:15 am
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Ann Arbor author Lynn Baldwin will read her picture book, My Backyard Used to Be, in a fun and interactive storytime that will also feature a song. All are welcome, especially preschool and young elementary-aged kids.

Loosely based in the local area, My Backyard Used to Be is the perfect book to celebrate National Backyard Day (3/19) and National Reading Month (March).

https://courageousbooks.com ,Dexter, MI. N/A Free. [email protected] https://courageousbooks.com (734) 253-2178.

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Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company (AARC)
7:00 am
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Every Mon., Tues., Thurs., & Sat. (different AARC locations). Runners of all abilities invited to join a 5K mapped route (Mon. & Thurs.), an interval-based training run (Tues.), or either a beginner or advanced group run (Sat.). 6 p.m. (Mon.), Corner Brewery, 720 Norris, Ypsi; 6 p.m. (Tues.) & 7 a.m. (Sat.), AARC Traver Village, 2621 Plymouth; and 6 p.m. (Thurs.), AARC Colonnade, 901 W. Eisenhower. Free. annarborrunningcompany.com.

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“Spring Equinox Birding”: Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission
8:00 am - 10:00 am
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Walk through forests and fields led by WCPARC naturalist Kelsey Dehring. Early spring is a fascinating time to witness bird behavior. Bring your own binoculars, if you have them. 8–10 a.m., Draper-Houston Meadows Preserve, 569 Mooreville, Milan. Free. Preregistration required (space limited) at washtenaw.org/registerparks; #831009. [email protected].

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“BRAG Ann Arbor Home Show”: Builders & Remodelers Association of Greater Ann Arbor
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
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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.

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Annual Flea Market: Ann Arbor City Club
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Mar. 21 & 22. Huge assortment of antiques, collectibles, jewelry, art, books, housewares, linens, tools, & more. On Sun. only, all items half off. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (Sat.) & noon–4 p.m. (Sun.), 1830 Washtenaw Ave. Free admission. (734) 662–3279.

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Home Show
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Home Show: BRAG Ann Arbor (Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Ann Arbor)
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The biggest and longest running Home Show in the Ann Arbor Area. Featuring over 150 exhibitors including home finishes, furnishings, decor, designers, builders, remodelers, professional financing resources, local craftspeople, suppliers, technology, live informative presentations and more!
Come explore ideas and ask questions, and engage in live demonstrations and presentations of DIY topics, new products, and even self-care professionals.
Our 34th annual Home Show is your opportunity to connect with trusted professionals and find inspiration and information for your projects. Food trucks are on site, and the show is all indoors.
JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST FOR A FREE PASS AT: www.BRAGAnnArbor.com
Only registered service animals are allowed. No pets, please.
Sponsored by DTE Energy and University of Michigan Credit Union (UMCU).
Presented by the Builders & Remodelers Association of Greater Ann Arbor (BRAG Ann Arbor).

Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Road ,Ann Arbor, MI. at the door $0 to $5 – Admission is $5 at the door (cash or check only). [email protected] http://www.BRAGHomeShow.com 734-996-0100.

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“Morning Music @9:29”: Northside Community Church
9:29 am
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Mar. 7 & 21. Short classical music concerts. Mar. 7: Local pianist-organist Kathryn Goodson performs pieces TBA with U-M music students bass trombonist Stuart Mackenzie, tubist Zhaowei Qu, and others. Mar. 21: Local cellist Thor Sigurdson plays chamber music TBA. Coffee & refreshments. Donations & breakfast items to share are welcome. 9:29 a.m., NCC, 929 Barton Dr. Free. [email protected].

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“Early Signs of Spring”: Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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All invited to join WCPARC naturalist Shawn Severance for a hike to look for early wildflowers and signs of wildlife, and explore the spring melt in the Fleming Creek floodplain. 10 a.m.–noon, Parker Mill County Park, 4650 Geddes. Free. Preregistration required (space limited) at washtenaw.org/registerparks; #831009. [email protected].

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Chime Concert: Kerrytown Market & Shops
10:30 am - 11:00 am
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Every Wed., Fri., & Sat. 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. [email protected].

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“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Every Tues.–Sun., & Mon. Mar. 30. 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. 11 a.m.–3 p.m., 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478, ummnh.org.

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“You Can Dance: Irish Dance”: University Musical Society
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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All invited to join Nic Gareiss from the Common Ground Ensemble (see 20 Friday listing) in a participatory introduction to Irish dance for dancers age 12 & up with all levels of experience. 11 a.m.–noon, Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. Huron St., Ypsi. Free, but preregistration required at ums.org/performance/you-can-dance-with-nic-gareiss.

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Spring Tea
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Join us for a very special English Tea filled with delightful conversation, delicious tea, and a selection of sweet and savory treats. Guest speakers Jo Anne Diehl & Jacquie Katz will present Evening Handbags. We will also be holding a silent auction of vintage collectibles. Tickets are limited.

5501 Webster Church Rd ,Dexter. online $30. [email protected] www.webstertownshiphistoricalsociety.org 734-726-5058.

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“101 Dalmatians Kids”: Professional Youth Theatre of Michigan
12:00 pm
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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.

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“Creature Encounters & Adult Open Hours”: The Creature Conservancy
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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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.

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“Tristan und Isolde”: Fathom Entertainment
12:00 pm
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(734) 973–8424 (Cinemark), (734) 3165500 (Emagine). Tickets $12.50 (except as noted) in advance at fathomentertainment.com/events and at the door. Cinemark (4100 Carpenter, Ypsi) & Emagine (1335 E. Michigan, Saline).

Mar. 21 & 25: “Tristan und Isolde.” Live (Sat.) and prerecorded (Wed.) broadcast of this new Metropolitan Opera production of Wagner’s transcendent opera based on the Celtic legend about the adulterous passion between a Cornish knight and an Irish princess. Stars Lise Davidsen in one of the most challenging roles for dramatic soprano. Noon.

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Critter House Open Hours: Leslie Science & Nature Center
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Every Sat. & 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., 1831 Traver. $5 suggested donation. (734) 997–1553, lesliesnc.org.

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The Foxhole Biergarten Two Year Anniversary
12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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The Foxhole Biergarten Two Year Anniversary: Ugly Dog Distillery
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We’re celebrating TWO amazing years and you’re invited!

🍻 Special drinks in The Foxhole
🎶 Live Music by Audrey Ray in the Overlook 6-9
🎟️ Merch Raffles

🔥 Food Trucks:

🍖 Hoggs Nest BBQ (2–8 PM)
🌭 Busta Dawg (12–7 PM)

🍹 Drink Sponsor: Ugly Dog Distillery

Great drinks. Great food. Great music.
Join us to celebrate 2 years at the Foxhole Biergarten 🍻

The Foxhole Biergarten at Revel Run - 555 Dancer Rd ,Chelsea. Free. [email protected] https://revelrun.com/upcoming-events-foxhole#portfolio 7346493010.

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U-M Museum of Natural History Planetarium & Dome Theater
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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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.

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“All About Owls”: U-M Museum of Natural History Discovery Demos
12:30 pm
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Every Sat. & Sun., except Mar. 15. Hands-on 20-minute family-oriented demo for age 5 & up that uses museum specimens to teach about owls’ unique adaptations and how they’re related to dinosaurs. 12:30 & 2:30 p.m., 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478, ummnh.org.

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“Birding Basics”: Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Those new to birding invited to join WCPARC naturalist Kelsey Dehring on a hike to learn how to identify birds based on habitat, markings, sounds, and more. Binoculars provided. 1–3 p.m., Rolling Hills County Park, 7660 Stony Creek. Free, but $6 (nonresidents, $10) vehicle entry fee. Preregistration required (space limited) at washtenaw.org/registerparks; #831009. [email protected].

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“Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla”: Michigan Theater
1:00 pm
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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. 21: “Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla” (Jun Fukuda, 1974). In the 14th film of the franchise, the giant lizard fights an impostor made of titanium. Japanese, subtitles. 1 p.m.

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“Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament”: Ann Arbor District Library
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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All invited to play this popular Nintendo Switch video game. Participants may bring their own Switch handheld consoles or borrow one from the library. Prizes. 1–4 p.m., AADL Downtown, 4th fl. Free. (734) 327–4200.

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Crochet Fractals: Community drop-in workshop
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Help crochet colorful fractals that will be incorporated into a community coral reef installation in CLUSTER Museum’s front window gallery in May.

Crochet fractals are most often seen used in crochet coral reef projects.

All ages welcome: Participants should have some understanding of how to crochet. This is not a learn to crochet workshop. Yarn/crochet needles will be provided and you can also bring your own specific colors.

Drop-in friendly, arrive and leave as needed.

CLUSTER Museum 307 N. Main St. ,Ann Arbor MI 48104. Free. Thea Eck https://clustermuseum.org

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Museum Highlight Tours: U-M Museum of Natural History
1:30 pm
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Every Sat. 30-minute tour of the museum’s exhibits and galleries, as well as an introduction to some current U-M Biological Sciences research projects. 1:30 p.m., 1105 North University. Free. Limited capacity. Sign up at the welcome desk. (734) 764–0478.

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“101 Dalmatians Kids”: Professional Youth Theatre of Michigan
2:00 pm
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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.

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“Corpse Tour”: Vault of Midnight
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Reading and Q&A by James Tynion and members of the Corpse Crew of comic book artists from their hit horror series, Exquisite Corpses. Followed at 3 p.m. by a free signing (5-item limit). 2–5 p.m., 219 S. Main. $10 in advance only (limited capacity) at vaultofmidnight.com/events. (734) 998–1413.

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“Scientist Spotlight”: U-M Museum of Natural History/Ann Arbor District Library
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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A chance for adults and kids age 10 & up to engage in interactive science activities with U-M scientists. 2–4 p.m., Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker, Ypsi. Free.

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Drop-in Improv Games: Ypsi Improv
2:00 pm
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Mar. 3, 14, 21, & 28. All age 16 & up invited to learn about and participate in improv games in a fun, relaxed, and judgment-free setting. No experience necessary. The Mar. 21 & 28 meetings are followed by an hour-long skills session discussing and practicing a specific improv skill. 7–9 p.m. (Tues.) & 2–4 p.m. (Sat.), Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. Huron St., Ypsi. Tickets $8 (with skills session, $15) in advance via PayPal or Venmo linked from meetup.com/ypsi-improv or in cash at the door.

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U-M Baseball
2:00 pm
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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.

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U-M Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Saturday Sampler
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Mar. 21 & 28. Docent-led tours exploring “Early Pagans and Late Christians” (Mar. 21) and “Roman Provinces” (Mar. 28). 2–3 p.m., 434 S. State. Free. (734) 764–9304.

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U-M Softball
2:00 pm
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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.

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“All About Owls”: U-M Museum of Natural History Discovery Demos
2:30 pm
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Every Sat. & Sun., except Mar. 15. Hands-on 20-minute family-oriented demo for age 5 & up that uses museum specimens to teach about owls’ unique adaptations and how they’re related to dinosaurs. 12:30 & 2:30 p.m., 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478, ummnh.org.

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“Patchwork Visible Mending”: Ann Arbor District Library
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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All invited to learn to repair garments using this artistic method. 3–4 p.m., AADL Pittsfield. Free. (734) 327–4200.

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Pittsfield Open Band: Ann Arbor Community for Traditional Music and Dance
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Mar. 7 & 21. Jam session open to all musicians interested in working on jigs, reels, and waltzes to have fun, learn tunes, and develop contra dance music skills. All instruments welcome. Bring the Ruffwater Fakebook, the Portland Collection, and the Waltz Books if you have them. 3–5 p.m., Pittsfield Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. Masking optional. Free. (734) 709–8748.

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“Destroy All Monsters”: Michigan Theater
3:15 pm
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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. 21: “Destroy All Monsters” (Ishirō Honda, 1968). In the 9th film of the Godzilla franchise, various giant monsters, mind-controlled by aliens, attack major cities. Japanese, subtitles. 3:15 p.m.

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“Listening to ‘The Vegetarian’”: Lisa Sung Ensemble (Kerrytown Concert House)
4:00 pm
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Grand Rapidsbased jazz pianist Lisa Sung and her ensemble present Sung’s original song cycle inspired by The Vegetarian, a 2007 novel by the winner of the 2024 Nobel Prize in literature, South Korean writer Han Kang. The cycle explores themes from the book: silence, resistance, and transformation through sound, drawing on contemporary jazz and improvisation. With saxophonists Marcus Elliot Miller and Andrew Bishop, bassist Brynn Hilliker, drummer Max Welterlen, readers Eva Rosenwald and Tae Hoon Yoo (Big Fire), and lecturer Youngju Ryu, a U-M professor of Korean literature. 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.

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SoSayWeAll: Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Local electro-acoustic trio plays groovy originals, along with covers of everything from Talking Heads to Billie Eilish. 4–7 p.m., 2350 W. Liberty. Free; food & drink for sale. Tips welcome. [email protected]

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Elle Kennedy & Karla Sorensen: Schuler Books
4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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Sold out; to join waitlist see schulerbooks.com/events-ann-arbor. 4:30–8 p.m., Westgate Shopping Center. Tickets $21. (734) 662–0600.

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Cake Carnival: Dzanc House
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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All invited to this celebration of cake, with various competitions such as best tasting cake, best decorated cake, the best cake costume or outfit, and a cake walk. 5–9 p.m., 402 S. Huron St., Ypsi. Free. Preregistration required for some competitions at dzanchouse.org/artists-opportunities.

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Magic: The Gathering: Sylvan Factory
5:00 pm
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Every Tues., Wed., Fri., & Sat. All invited to play both casual and tournament forms of the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering (MTG).

Tues. (6:30 p.m.): “Pauper.” A fun and fast format for all skill levels, three rounds. $5.

Wed. & Sat. (5 p.m.): “Commander.” A drop-in session of the most popular form of the game. Free.

Wed. (6:30 p.m.): “Standard.” Three rounds, with competitive tournament rules, prizes of store credit. $10.

Fri. (6:30 p.m.): “Friday Night Draft.” Cost and format vary.

Various times, 2459 W. Stadium. Various costs. (734) 929–5877, sylvanfactory.com.

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Annual Euchre Event
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
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Join us for a fun night of Euchre! Doors open at 5:30pm, play starts at 6pm. Tickets are $10/per person and must be purchased in advance. Registration deadline is March 18th. You will draw a new partner with each round, so you can come on your own, no partner necessary! There will be cash prizes for the top two players. A portion of the registration fee will go to support the St. Luke building maintenance fund.

Get Euchred? Bring cash! It will cost you $1.00 and earn you a fun necklace to wear for the evening. Feeling confident? Go alone and you will get a fancy necklace for the evening showing off your skills.

We will be using tickets to pay for the food and drinks that will be available for purchase.Tickets will be sold at the door (cash only) or you can purchase them in advance now.

One ticket = $1.00 (example: bottle of water, pop, chips = 1 ticket each, nachos and hotdogs = 2 tickets each)

Saturday, March 21 2026
Doors open at 5:30pm
Play begins at 6:00pm sharp

Cash Prizes for 1st & 2nd place.

4205 Washtenaw Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48108 ,Pittsfield Twp. https://www.kindridgiving.com/App/Form/d71cf1a4-e6d2-49cd-a649-1e726d47f368 $10. [email protected] stlukeaa.org 734-255-6452.

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Take Back the Night Ann Arbor Benefit: Standing Tough Against Rape Society
5:30 pm
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Annual dinner with dancing to a DJ and silent auction. 5:30 p.m., Zingerman’s Greyline, 100 N. Ashley. $115 ($10 online auction only). Preregistration required by Mar. 16 at stars-mi.org/gala.

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“101 Dalmatians Kids”: Professional Youth Theatre of Michigan
6:00 pm
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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.

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Slapdash Remake Film Fest: Ann Arbor District Library
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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Screening of short homemade renditions of popular movies and TV shows. Film submissions accepted at aadl.org/remakeentry through Mar. 8. 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, lower level program rm. Free. (734) 327–4200.

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Group Runs: A2 Runners
6:30 pm
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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].

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“Drummunity!”
7:00 pm
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Local drummer & drum teacher Lori Fithian leads a drum circle. Instruments provided, or bring your own. Kids welcome. Preceded at 6:45 p.m. by a brief drum lesson. 7 p.m., Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth, 704 Airport Blvd. Free. (734) 4267818.

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“Paws & Prints”: The Creature Conservancy
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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Conservancy staffers show off and discuss Harry, a wolf hybrid. Followed by a hands-on block printing session led by local artist Brian Fritz using images of Harry. Supplies provided, and you can take the prints home. BYO snacks and nonalcoholic drinks. Age 18+ only. 7–10 p.m., 4950 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. Tickets $55 each. Preregistration required at thecreatureconservancy.org.

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“Searching for Sugar Man”: Michigan Friends Center
7:00 pm
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7748 Clark Lake Rd., Chelsea. Preregistration requested at mfcenter.org. Free. 

Mar. 21: “Searching for Sugar Man” (Malik Bendjelloul, 2012). Documentary about 2 South Africans who set out to discover what happened to their musical hero, the mysterious 1970s rock ’n’ roller Rodriguez. 7 p.m.

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Vince Carone: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
7:15 pm
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Mar. 19–21. Veteran Chicago comic with a frustrated everyman persona delivers a whirlwind of punchlines with a quick-witted, fast-paced style. Opening act TBA. 7:15 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 9:45 p.m. (Sat.), 212 S. Fourth Ave. $20 (Thurs., $15) at aacomedy.com and (if available) at the door. (734) 996–9080.

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“Icon: The Voices that Changed Music”: Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra (A2SO)
7:30 pm
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Guest conductor Lucas Waldin leads the A2SO and vocalists Capathia Jenkins, a celebrated Broadway star, and Grammy-nominated gospel and soul musician Ryan Shaw, in a concert celebrating the work of such popular musicians as Michael Jackson, Prince, Whitney Houston, Gladys Knight, Elvis Presley, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, and more. 7:30 p.m., Michigan Theater. Tickets $13–$79 in advance at a2so.com & the A2SO office (35 Research, ste. 100), and (if available) at the door. (734) 994–4801.

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“Into the Woods”: U-M Musket
7:30 pm
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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].

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3rd Saturday Contra Dance: Pittsfield Union Grange
7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
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Rick Szumski calls to music by Big Fun. Bring clean shoes for dancing. Beginners’ intro at 7 p.m. 7:30–10:30 p.m., 3337 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. $10–$15 suggested donation (pay what you can). (734) 274–0773.

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CANCELLED. Sheku & Isata Kanneh-Mason: University Musical Society.
7:30 pm
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This concert featuring Sheku Kanneh-Mason and Isata Kanneh-Mason, scheduled for Saturday, March 21, in Hill Auditorium, has been canceled. Sheku’s ongoing recovery from a finger injury is taking longer than he had anticipated to heal, and with huge regret, he is withdrawing from all of his concerts through the end of May 2026. UMS plans to invite Sheku and Isata to return to Hill Auditorium once they are touring together again.

This internationally acclaimed English chamber music sibling duo, an Ann Arbor favorite, returns to Hill. Already internationally acclaimed at the age of 20, cellist Sheku was named the 2016 BBC Young Musician of the Year and performed at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s 2018 wedding. His pianist sister Isata was awarded the 2021 Leonard Bernstein Award. Their program tonight is highlighted by Mendelssohn’s witty and uplifting Cello Sonata No. 1, Nadia Boulanger’s intimate Three Pieces for Cello and Piano, Robert Schumann’s charming Five Pieces in Folk Style, and Rebecca Clarke’s passionate Sonata for Viola (or Cello) and Piano. 7:30 p.m. Hill Auditorium. $17–$73 (students $15–$20) at tickets.ums.org/events and (if available) at the door. (734) 764–2538.

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“101 Dalmatians Kids”: Professional Youth Theatre of Michigan
8:00 pm
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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.

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“The Avgo Atlantica: A Heist Dramedy”: U-M Residential College Players
8:00 pm
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Mar. 21 & 22. RC students perform their original play about a veteran thief who is kidnapped by a gangster and tasked with putting together a team to steal a golden egg. 8 p.m. (Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Keene Auditorium, East Quad, 701 East University. Free. (734) 647–4354.

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Ben Daniels Band: Rancho Tranquilico
8:00 pm
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House concert by this Chelsea quintet, led by singer-songwriter and guitarist Daniels. The group plays artful, dynamic rock ’n’ roll with influences ranging from Robert Johnson to Dylan to Jack White. 8 p.m. (doors open at 7:30 p.m.), 11300 Island Lake Rd., Dexter. Park along the driveway. $25 in advance only (space limited) via Venmo at @bendband. (734) 223–2321, [email protected].

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Broadway Rave
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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Oh Ann Arbor, have you done your vocal warmups yet?

Calling all Musical Theatre nerds, drama geeks, actors, actresses, theatre lovers, and more! Welcome to Broadway Rave, a Broadway Dance Party celebrating the best in show-tunes and musical theatre. Come sing along to all of your favorite broadway hits while dressed up as your favorite character. We’ll have surprise guests from some of your favorite Broadway stars! Live out your Broadway fantasies at Broadway Rave — the most POPULAR Broadway Dance party around.

Don’t be Wicked, meet us on the dance floor at The Blind Pig on March 21, 2026!

Blind Pig 208 South 1st St ,Ann Arbor. https://eventvesta.com/events/133414/t/tickets $21.91. [email protected] (734) 996 – 8555.

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Vince Carone: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
9:45 pm
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Mar. 19–21. Veteran Chicago comic with a frustrated everyman persona delivers a whirlwind of punchlines with a quick-witted, fast-paced style. Opening act TBA. 7:15 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 9:45 p.m. (Sat.), 212 S. Fourth Ave. $20 (Thurs., $15) at aacomedy.com and (if available) at the door. (734) 996–9080.

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