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January 8, 2025
Beginning Aerial Hoop: Flying Skull Aerial and Movement Arts
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Do you not have enough aches and pains? Then may we interest you in a lyra class! Also known as aerial hoop, the lyra is a bar apparatus that serves as a prop for performing beautiful poses and dance-like sequences. It is a steel bar, though, so especially in early days be prepared for some fabulous bruises.
A2 Yoga- 2030 Commerce Blvd ,Ann Arbor. https://tidycal.com/flyingskull $20. flyingskullaerial@gmail.com https://flyingskullaerial.comAdd this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
Beginning Aerial Hoop: Flying Skull Aerial and Movement Arts
Community Listing
Do you not have enough aches and pains? Then may we interest you in a lyra class! Also known as aerial hoop, the lyra is a bar apparatus that serves as a prop for performing beautiful poses and dance-like sequences. It is a steel bar, though, so especially in early days be prepared for some fabulous bruises.
A2 Yoga- 2030 Commerce Blvd ,Ann Arbor. https://tidycal.com/flyingskull $20. flyingskullaerial@gmail.com https://flyingskullaerial.comAdd this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
"Move and Groove": 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.
Move and Groove (Wed. 9:30–10:15 a.m., except Jan. 1). Free. Preregistration required.
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"Mind Matters Brain Games": 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.
Mind Matters Brain Games (Wed. except Jan. 1, 10–11 a.m.) via Zoom at tinyurl.com/a2-senior-weekly. $2; members, free.
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Watercolor & Painting: 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.
Watercolor & Painting (Wed. 10–11:30 a.m.), bring current project and supplies; no instruction given.
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“Preschool ArtStart”: AADL
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Jan. 6, 8, & 9 (10:30–11 a.m., different branch locations): “Preschool ArtStart”: AADL. AADL staff lead children ages 2–5, accompanied by an adult, in arts and crafts, with an emphasis on having fun with the process of making something. Traverwood (Mon.), Pittsfield (Wed.), & Malletts Creek (Thurs.).
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Book Club: 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.
Book Club (Jan. 8, 10:30 a. m.–noon), call for current title.
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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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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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“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
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Every Tues.–Sun. (except Jan. 1). 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., U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478.
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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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“Envisioning a Dementia-Friendly Community”: Ann Arbor District Library
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Talk by representatives of the nonprofit Dementia Friendly Saline. 1–2 p.m., AADL Pittsfield, 2359 Oak Valley. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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Bingo: 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.
Bingo (Wed., except Jan. 1, 1–3 p.m.), bring a snack to share.
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Chess: 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.
Chess (Wed. 1–4 p.m. in person), all levels welcome, call if interested.
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Trivia: 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.
Trivia (Jan. 8 & 22, 1–2 p.m.) via Zoom at tinyurl.com/a2-senior-weekly, $2; members, free.
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Scrabble: 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.
Scrabble (Wed. 1:30–3 p.m., except Jan. 1). $2; members, free.
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“Afternoon Indoor Nature Play”: U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens
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Wed. Jan. 8 & 15 (3–5 p.m.): “Afternoon Indoor Nature Play”: U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens. Kids ages 3–9 (accompanied by a parent or caregiver) invited to learn about nature and take part in hands-on craft and other activities. Matthaei Greenhouse 3, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free; metered parking. mbgna.umich.edu/event/nature-play-pop, (734) 647–7600.
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Concerto Competition Finals: U-M Music School
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Jan. 8 & 9. Undergraduate (Wed.) & graduate (Thurs.) music students perform their competition solos. Winners will feature as a soloist with one of the music student orchestras in a concert this spring. 4 p.m., Hill Auditorium. Free. (734) 764–0583.
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Board Game Night: Bløm Mead + Cider
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Every Wed. (except Jan. 1). All invited to play popular board games. Use provided games or bring your own. 5–10 p.m., Bløm, 100 S. Fourth Ave. Free, but purchase of food & drink encouraged. (734) 548–9729.
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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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Noodle Arms Aerial Conditioning: Flying Skull Aerial and Movement Arts
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This (mostly) ground-based aerial conditioning class will develop the muscles and flexibility you need to get up in the air on the silks and the lyra. Open to everyone, whether you plan on taking other aerial classes or not.
A2 Yoga- 2030 Commerce Blvd ,Ann Arbor. https://tidycal.com/flyingskull $20. flyingskullaerial@gmail.com https://flyingskullaerial.comAdd this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
“Sanctuary in the Self through Scent”: Ann Arbor District Library Smell & Tell
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Local writer and fragrance expert Michelle Krell Kydd leads a guided smelling of different scents that cultivate calm and self-awareness. 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, 4th fl. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“The Art of Keeping a Pocket Notebook”: Ann Arbor District Library
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All invited to learn about the whys and hows of keeping a pocket notebook. Attendees are invited to bring their own notebooks, stickers, stamps, and other accessories to show off or swap. 6:30–7:30 p.m. AADL Traverwood, 3333 Traverwood. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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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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“My Prairie Restoration Journey”: Ann Arbor Wild Ones
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John Blair presents a slide-illustrated talk about his quest to restore the native prairie and natural ponds to his Brooklyn (MI) land. 6:45 p.m., U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free, metered parking. a2wildones@gmail.com, annarbor.wildones.org.
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“Disfluency”: Michigan Theater
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Michigan Theater. 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.
Jan. 8, 10, 11, & 12: “Disfluency” (Laura Holliday, 2021). Austin Film Festival–winning drama about the aftermath of trauma in a young woman’s life. 7 p.m. (Wed., Fri., & Sat.) & 4:30 (Sun.).
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“Unhinged in Ethiopia: Two Thousand Kilometers of Hell and Heaven on a Bicycle”: Crazy Wisdom Bookstore
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Local author George Balarezo reads from and discusses his award-winning book, the gripping tale of his unsupported 2019 solo cycling expedition across Ethiopia. 7–8:30 p.m., Crazy Wisdom, 114 S. Main, upstairs. Free. (734) 665–2757, crazywisdom.net.
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Ann Arbor Bridge Club
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Jan. 8, 15, & 29. All invited to play friendly, competitive ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge. Arrive 20 minutes early if you aren’t bringing a partner. Call before coming to check that the game is being held. 7–10:30 p.m., Walden Hills clubhouse, 2114 Pauline east of Maple. (Park in marked spaces in the lot on the north side of Pauline.) $6 per person. (734) 945–6021.
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Ann Arbor Group Runs: Fleet Feet
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Every Sun., Tues., & Wed., (except Jan. 1). Runners of all abilities invited to join a run of 3–5 miles along varying routes from different Fleet Feet locations. Rain or shine. 8 a.m. (Sun.) & 7 a.m. (Tues.), Dozer Coffee, 112 Jackson Plz., and 7 p.m. (Wed.), Fleet Feet, 123 E. Liberty. Free. (734) 929–9022 (Sun. & Tues.) & (734) 769–5016 (Wed.). fleetfeet.com.
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Live Production Electronic Music vol 22: Gear Lords:
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Gear Lords 1st show of 2025 is Jan 8th at Ziggys - downtown Ypsilanti, from 7pm until 11:30. Gear Lords is a hardware / live-set showcase of local and regional musicians. It's also a good place to learn more about what's going on, or equipment or to find collabs - if you are a hardware electronic type! Samplers, beat machines, synths of all sorts - are typical in the set ups and line ups for these shows.
We have 5 acts for this show:
Robots4Dancing (7pm)
Leading Space Scientists (730pm)
alvin hill (830pm)
Rick Hicks (9pm)
OMO (1015pm)
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U-M Women’s Basketball
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Game vs. Ohio State. The U-M has home games this month against Washington (Jan. 15, 7 p.m.), Rutgers (Jan. 18, noon), & MSU (Jan. 25, noon). 7 p.m., Crisler Center. $8 reserved seating, $6 general admission. (734) 764–0247.
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“Comedy Jamm”: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
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Every Wed. (except Jan. 1) Performances by up to 12 aspiring and established area stand-up comics. Alcohol is served. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. 7:15 p.m., 212 S. Fourth Ave. $5 in advance at aacomedy.com; $6 at the door. (734) 996–9080.
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“Supporting Our Local Food Economy”: Pittsfield Union Grange
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Argus Farm Stop marketing coordinator Alex Blume discusses Argus’s model for bringing local food to market. Preceded at 6:30 p.m. by a potluck; bring a dish to pass. 7:15 p.m., Pittsfield Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. Free.
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“Wednesday Night Swing”: Ann Arbor Swing Dance Association
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Every Wed. (except Jan. 1). Lindy Hop, East Coast swing, Charleston, and Balboa dancing to music spun by DJs. No partner needed. Wear comfortable low-grip shoes. Preceded at 6:30 p.m. by a free beginner lesson. 7:30–9:30 p.m., locations TBA at swingannarbor.com/calendar. $5 (free for members).
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Depot Town Open Mic Comedy Night
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Every Wed. (except Jan. 1). Stand-up comedy open mic emceed by local comic Lisa Green. All age 18 & up welcome to come listen, or, starting at 7 p.m., sign up for 5-minute sets. 7:30–10:30 p.m., 734 Brewing Company, 15 E. Cross, Ypsilanti. Free. (734) 340–3468.
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