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May 13, 2025
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 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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“Managing Your Emotions—So They Don’t Manage You”: U-M Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Alfred Gourdji Distinguished Lecture Series
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Talk by U-M Emotion & Self-Control Lab director Ethan Kross. The fourth in a series of 4 monthly lectures. 10–11:30 a.m., Washtenaw Community College Towsley Auditorium (Morris Lawrence Bldg.), 4800 E. Huron River Dr. Preregistration required at olli-umich.org. $65 (members, $40) for the 4-lecture series. $12 per lecture for members. Membership, $35 a year. (734) 998–9351.
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American Mah-jongg: Pittsfield Township Community Center
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Senior Activities: Pittsfield Township Community Center. 701 W. Ellsworth. Free. Preregistration required for all events at (734) 822–2120 or recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov.
American Mah-jongg (Mon. 1–3 p.m. & Tues. 10 a.m.–noon), all levels welcome.
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Meditation Drop-In: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
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Activities: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program. (2401 Plymouth Rd.). Weekly activities. 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.
Meditation Drop-In (Tues. 10–11:30 a.m. via Zoom).
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“Sensation Stations”: AADL Pittsfield
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May 13 (10:30–11:15 a.m.): Babies and infants age 2 and under, accompanied by an adult, invited to engage their senses by scooping, pouring, shaking, and sorting a variety of materials while exploring colors, shapes, textures, and sounds.
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“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
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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. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. (Tues.–Sun.), U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478.
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Playgroups for Babies: AADL
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Every Mon.–Wed. & Fri. (different times): 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., except May 26), Traverwood (Tues. 11 a.m.), Westgate (Wed. 10:30 a.m.), and Downtown (Fri. 10:30 a.m.).
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Preschool Storytimes: AADL
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Every Mon.–Fri. (different times): Half-hour program of stories and songs for kids ages 2–5 (with caregiver). Pittsfield (Mon. 10:30 a.m., except May 26, & Thurs. 11 a.m.), Downtown (Tues. 11 a.m.), Malletts Creek (Tues. 11 a.m. & Wed. 10:30 a.m.), Traverwood (Thurs. 11 a.m.), and Westgate (Fri. 1 p.m.).
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Soda Show: Yourist Studio Gallery
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Yourist Studio Gallery is celebrating the first birthday of its soda kiln with a display in its gallery of soda-fired pots from the first eight firings of the kiln.
Display hours:
May 7 through 24
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 12:00-6:00 pm
Sundays, 4:00-8:00 pm
The display features pieces made by students, teachers, and community members. The unpredictability of the soda and flame not only made for some beautifully dramatic results, but also some lovely subtle ones
6087 Jackson Road ,Ann Arbor. Free. ysghappenings.gmail.com https://www.youristpottery.com/news/index.html 734-662-4914.
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Bridge: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
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Activities: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program. (2401 Plymouth Rd.). Weekly activities. 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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Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor City Club
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Every Thurs., Fri., & Tues. All invited to play ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge (Tues. & Fri.) 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. $8 per person. If you plan to come without a partner, email ronmeade@comcast.net beforehand.
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Euchre: Pittsfield Township Community Center
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Senior Activities: Pittsfield Township Community Center. 701 W. Ellsworth. Free. Preregistration required for all events at (734) 822–2120 or recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov.
Euchre (Tues. 1–3 p.m.).
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Talks: Ann Arbor Senior Center
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1320 Baldwin Ave., a2gov.org/senior. Senior-focused talks. Free. Preregistration required for all talks and meetings by emailing bpatton@a2gov.org or mfulton@a2gov.org, or calling (734) 794–6250.
May 5 (10–11 a.m.): “Ham Radio: Do They Still Do That?” with amateur radio instructor Dan Romanchik, KB6NU, author of the KB6NU.com amateur radio blog.
May 7 (noon–1 p.m.): “Lunch & Learn: Frauds & Scams,” with a free light lunch.
May 8 (1:30–4 p.m.): “Travels with George: Heart of India,” slideshow and talk.
May 9 (1–3 p.m.): “From the Naked Eye to Space Telescopes: A History of Astronomical Discoveries,” with representatives from the U-M LSA astronomy program.
May 13 (2–4 p.m.): “Paper Making with Natural Materials,” with City of Ann Arbor environmental educator Eleva Potter.
May 14 (9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.): “Care Management by Natalie.” Individual consultations with Natalie Adewunmi.
May 16 (10 a.m.–noon): “Balloon Volleyball Match,” a competitive low-impact workout with Skye from University Senior Living.
May 21 (noon–1 p.m.): “Lunch & Learn: Safety in the Home,” with a free light lunch.
May 23 (11 a.m.–noon): “Technology: Essential Computer Skills,” with James Giordani from AsKevin.
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Ann Arbor Area Scrabble Club
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Every Tues. All invited to play the classic word game, using the 5th-edition Scrabble dictionary. Bring your own set, if you like. 4–9 p.m., Arbor Brewing Company Corner Brewery, 720 Norris St., Ypsilanti. Free. meetup.com/ann-arbor-scrabble-meetup. burrbarr7@hotmail.com.
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U-M Baseball
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Game versus CMU. This month’s home schedule also includes a single game vs. Wisconsin-Milwaukee (May 13, 4 p.m.), as well as a 3-game series vs. Indiana (May 15, 6 p.m.; May 16, 6 p.m.; May 17, 1 p.m.). 4 p.m. Ray Fisher Stadium, 1114 S. State. Tickets $6–$8 at mgoblue.com/tickets & at the gate. (734) 764–0247.
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Rick Atkinson: U-M Clements Library
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This Pulitzer Prize–winning historian is joined by Clements director Paul Erickson to discuss The Fate of the Day: The War for America, Fort Ticonderoga to Charleston, 1777–1780, the recently released second installment in Atkinson’s highly acclaimed history of the Revolutionary War. Signing. 4:30–5:30 p.m., Ross Business School Robertson Auditorium, 701 Tappan. Free. Preregistration required at myumi.ch/qZkW3. (734) 649–3370.
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“Intermediate Woodcarving: Owls”: Ann Arbor District Library
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Adults & teens invited to carve a small owl to take home. Prior woodcarving experience required. 5:30–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“Collage and Chill”: Dzanc House
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May 13 & 27. All invited to make collages. Supplies provided, but bring your own if you like. 6–8 p.m., Dzanc House, 402 S. Huron St., Ypsilanti. Free. dzanchouse.org.
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“Hemlock Woolly Adelgid”: Stewards’ Circle
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This invasive East Asian insect which feeds on hemlocks and spruces was detected in Nichols Arboretum in the spring of 2023. Stewards’ Circle members discuss how to identify it, its life cycle and spread, and how Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum are working to control it. 6–7 p.m., Nichols Arboretum, 1610 Washington Heights entrance. Free. huronarbor@stewardshipnetwork.org; stewardshipnetwork.org/huron-arbor-cluster.
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D&D Adventurers League: Sylvan Factory
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Every Tues. All invited to play the current official campaign of the popular Dungeons & Dragons tabletop role-playing game, using 5th-edition rules. Kids under 13 must have parent or guardian accompaniment. 6–10 p.m., Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium. $10. Space limited, preregistration strongly recommended at sylvanfactory.com/events, (734) 929–5877
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Drop-In Knitting: Spun
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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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Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company (AARC)
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Every Thurs., Sat., Tues., & Mon. (different AARC locations). Runners of all abilities invited to join a 5K mapped route (Mon. & Thurs.), a beginner or advanced group run (Sat.), or an interval-based training run (Tues.). 6 p.m. (Thurs.), AARC Colonnade, 901 W. Eisenhower; 7 a.m. (Sat.) & 6 p.m. (Tues.), AARC Downtown, 209 S. Ashley; & 6 p.m. (Mon.), Corner Brewery, 720 Norris, Ypsilanti. Free. annarborrunningcompany.com.
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Josh Lipnik: Ann Arbor District Library
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This Michigan photographer presents a slideshow of photos taken during his travels through small Midwest towns. 6–7 p.m., AADL Downtown, 4th fl. meeting room. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“A Thousand Natural Shocks”: Literati Bookstore
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Local writer Omar Hussain discusses his debut novel, a high-octane thriller about a reporter investigating the reemergence of a long-dormant serial killer who also finds himself entangled with a criminal cult that promises a pill to erase his traumatic memory. 6:30 p.m., Literati, 124 E. Washington. Free. (734) 585–5567.
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“Dungeons & Dragons: Oy Vey (K)nights”: Jewish Community Center
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May 8, 13, 15, 27, & 29. Adults (Thurs.) and teens (Tues.) invited to join an ongoing campaign of the popular Dungeons & Dragons tabletop role-playing game. 6:30 p.m., JCC, 2935 Birch Hollow Dr. Free, preregistration required at jccannarbor.org/events. (734) 971–0990.
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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. (5 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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“Show Me Your Glory”: Fathom Events
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(734) 973–8424 (Ann Arbor 20), (734) 316–5500 (Emagine). Tickets $12.50 (except as noted) in advance at fathomevents.com/events and at the door. Ann Arbor 20 (4100 Carpenter, Ypsilanti) & Emagine (1335 E. Michigan Ave., Saline), various times.
May 13–15: “Show Me Your Glory” (Eric Swithin, 2025). Religious documentary exploring why some prayers for healing are answered while others are not. 7 p.m. (Emagine only).
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“Swarms”: Ann Arbor Backyard Beekeepers
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Club president Michael Nardelli discusses why swarming happens, how to catch and hive a swarm, and strategies for swarm prevention. Q&A for new beekeepers begins at 6:30 p.m. 7–9 p.m., Matthaei Auditorium, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free; metered parking. a2b2club.org.
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“Water for Life”: Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice/U-M Latin America & Caribbean Studies
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FREE. First United Methodist Church, 120 S. State. Preregistration requested at givebutter.com/ICPJ_WaterForLife. Also livestreamed at that url.
May 13: “Water for Life” (Will Parrinello, 2023). Documentary about Indigenous activists in Latin America who face death threats and murder to save their precious water resources from mining and hydroelectric projects. Followed by discussion. Spanish, subtitles. 7 p.m.
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Fantasy and Science Fiction/Theory Reading Group: U-M English Department
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All age 21 & over invited to discuss (via Zoom) Starter Villain, John Scalzi’s acclaimed 2023 novel about a divorced substitute teacher who lives a dead-end life alone with his cat, until he inherits a supervillain business (complete with volcanic island lair) from his long-lost uncle. 7–9 p.m. For access, please email fantasysf@umich.edu.
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Huron Valley Harmonizers Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society
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Every Tues. All male and female singers invited to join this rehearsal. 7–8:45 p.m., Interfaith Center, 704 Airport Blvd. Free to visitors (annual dues for those who join). bit.ly/hvharmonizers. info@hvharmonizers.org, (734) 796–7467.
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Outdoor Trivia @ Sam Hill: Sam Hill
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Hosted by Kenny Privett Productions
5827 Jackson ,Ann Arbor. Free. info@samhilla2.com www.samhilla2.comAdd this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
Tuesday English Country Dance: Ann Arbor Community of Traditional Music and Dance
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Every Tues. Historical and traditional English dancing to live music. All dances taught and prompted; no partner or experience needed. Wear comfortable clothes and bring clean, flat, nonslip shoes and your own water bottle. First-timers asked to arrive at 6:45 p.m. 7–9:30 p.m., Concourse Hall, 4531 Concourse. Suggested donation: $8 (students, $4; kids age 13 & under with caregiver, free). aactmad.org/english-country, (734) 272–1866.
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“A Night at the Opera”: Kerrytown Concert House
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A quartet of Detroit Opera resident singers—soprano Brianna J. Robinson, mezzo-soprano Kendra Faith Beasley, tenor River Guard, and bass-baritone Cameron Rolling—perform arias and ensemble pieces by Mozart, Puccini, Verdi, and others. Piano accompaniment by Detroit Opera head of music Nathalie Doucet, 7:30 p.m., KCH. Tickets $29–$40 (students, $18–$30) in advance at kerrytownconcerthouse.com and (if available) at the door. Reservations recommended. (734) 769–2999.
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German Speakers Round Table
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May 13 & 27. All German speakers, native or non-native, invited for conversation. 7:30 p.m., Grizzly Peak Brewing Company, 120 W. Washington. Free admission. (734) 812–6375.
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“Village Green Preservation Society”: 8-Ball Movie Night
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8ballmovienight.weebly.com. All age 21 and older are invited to watch 2 films each night, with trivia and games at intermission. Prizes. FREE. 8 Ball Saloon (201 S. First St.). 8:30 p.m., preshow starts at 8.
May 13: “Village Green Preservation Society.” Two movies about quaint, cozy small towns with secrets to hide: Dead & Buried (Gary Sherman, 1981) is about a sheriff of a small coastal town who investigates a series of gruesome murders of tourists, and Troll 2 (Claudio Fragasso, 1990), considered one of the “best-worst” movies ever made, is about a family who discovers that the town where they’re vacationing is inhabited by goblins who plan to eat them.
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