FEB
Calendar of Events
iSold It Ann Arbor holds its monthly gold-buying event, with a licensed gold-buyer from Midwest Gold Buyers on hand to appraise and purchase gold jewelry and coins in any condition. Bring old, broken or just unwanted gold jewelry between 12pm-5pm. No appointment necessary. Anyone selling at least $250 of gold will receive 2 free movie passes. iSold It Ann Arbor, 869B W. Eisenhower Pkwy. 734-761-6187. isolditaa@gmail.com www.isolditannarbor.com [map]
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Kids and adults can compete in 2 divisions for prizes. Bring your own bait. 7 a.m.–5 p.m., Independence Lake County Park Beach Center, 3200 Jennings (north off North Territorial), Webster Twp. $8 (kids 12 & under, $4), includes vehicle entry fee and lunch. 449–4437.
Group Run every Saturday morning. Meet at the downtown Running Fit store at 8am. Large group of runners who run vary distances and paces. Group pacers range from 7:30 pace to 13:00 pace. Maps and directions provided. FREE to RF501 members. $5 to 'drop in' runners. Running Fit, 123 E Liberty. $5. 734-769-5016. runningfit501@runningfit.com http://www.runningfit501.com/index.html [map]
Feb. 13 & 14. Dog trainers lead their animals through an obstacle course and jumps of various heights. Spectators welcome. 8 a.m.-around 4 p.m., Canine Sports Recreation Center, 7275 W. Joy Rd., Dexter. Free to spectators. 995-2801.
The U-M team hosts a ballroom dance competition featuring teams from several Big 10 and other Midwest universities. The finals begin at 7 p.m. 8 a.m.-10 p.m., Saline Middle School, 7190 Maple Rd., Saline. $10 all day & $8 after 7 p.m. (students with ID, $5; kids under age 5, free) in advance at UofMballroom.com and at the door. (517) 615-0015.
Feb. 13 & 20. All invited to help Matthaei staff members remove woody invasive shrubs. Dress for outdoor work. Snacks and tools provided, or bring your own. 9 a.m.-noon, meet at the Arb Reader Center (Feb. 13), 1610 Washington Hts. & Matthaei (Feb. 20), 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free. Registration requested. 647-7600.
Feb. 13 & 14. About 100 dealers and collectors offer guns, knives, ammunition, and other hunting equipment, including antiques and collectibles. Concessions. Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. Admission $4. (517) 605–0624.
This review course is designed for individuals who are currently CPR-PR certified or whose ARC certification is no more than 12 months expired and need to renew their certification. Red Cross Washtenaw County Chapter, 4624 Packard Road. $55. 734-971-5300. http://wc-redcross.org [map]
What is sweet, passionate, and brings good luck? The Chocolate Extravaganza in downtown Chelsea! This popular event to indulge in all things chocolate-y is back with additional events and treats to celebrate both Valentine’s Day and the Lunar New Year, the year of the Tiger. Bring a loved one to downtown Chelsea on Saturday, February 13th, to shop, eat, and “experience” chocolate. Participating stores throughout Chelsea will offer free chocolate tasting, sales on chocolate-themed merchandise, and family fun activities from 10 am – 5 pm. Brochures with event listings will be available on the day of the event at participating stores. Look for businesses with the Chocolate Extravaganza flyer on the door and follow the chocolate trail! downtown Chelsea. FREE. 734-475-3539. customerservice@thegardenmill.com www.thingstodoinchelsea.com
U-Meet the Athlete gives children ages 5-12* the opportunity to participate in sport clinics with University of Michigan varsity student-athletes. The goal is to have fun while stressing the importance of mastering sport-specific fundamentals, doing well in school, and living a healthy lifestyle.The cost is $20 per child per session. (Mail in a registration form or pay at the door.) University of Michigan Credit Union Penny Pioneer participants and children of University of Michigan Alumni Association members receive a $2 discount per session. All proceeds go to the Jeff Reese KidSport Scholarship Fund, which provides scholarships for disadvantaged kids to attend the University of Michigan's KidSport Summer Camp. Intramural Sports Building, 606 E. Hoover Ave. $20. 734-764-1342. u-meet@umich.edu http://www.umove.kines.umich.edu/umeet_the_athlete.html [map]
In celebration of our 30th anniversary, First Choice Chiropractic is offering exams and adjustments for children 12 and younger for $10 on Saturdays. 100% of proceeds benefit Ann Arbor’s SafetyTown program. Must call for an appointment. First Choice Chiropractic, 4748 Washtenaw Ave. $10. 734-434-1100. Appointments@firstchoicechiropractic.com firstchoicechiropractic.com [map]
OPEN HOUSESaturday February 13, 201010 a.m. - 12 p.m.--Meet with teachers and current Stone School families --Experienced certified teachers with over 21 years each at Stone School.--tuition as low as $70/month-- a.m. & p.m. classes for 3's, 3/4's and pre-K's--Active parental role in classroomsApplications available now for Fall 2010 EnrollmentStone School Cooperative Nursery2600 Packard RoadAnn Arbor, MI 48104For more information or to receive an application,please contact: 734.971.4820 or visit www.stoneschool.org Stone School Cooperative Nursery, 2600 Packard Road Ann Arbor, MI 48104. 734.971.4820. stone@stoneschool.org www.stoneschool.org [map]
Daily. The assembled riders choose their own pace, distance, and destination. Note: Riders should be prepared to take care of themselves on all AABTS rides. Carry a water bottle, a spare tire or tube, a pump, and snacks. 10 a.m. (daily) & 1 p.m. (Sat. & Sun. only), meet at Wheeler Park, N. Fourth Ave. at Depot St. Free. 761-6253 (morning ride), 994-5908 (afternoon ride).
All invited to search for 12 fairy doors hidden in downtown Saline businesses. Those who find all 12 can enter to win a gift basket. Maps available at salinedma.org. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Downtown Saline. Free. salinedma.org.
Kids invited to learn about the origins of chocolate, look at chocolate and vanilla plants, and make chocolate treats to take home. Refreshments. 10 a.m.-noon, Matthaei, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. $5 materials fee (includes conservatory admission). Preregistration required. 647-7600.
An introduction to indoor composting with worms. Preregistration required by Feb. 6 if you want to make your own worm bin ($25 for a starter kit) to take home. 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. Materials Recovery Facility, 4120 Platt Rd. Free. 997-1533.
Every Wed., Fri., & Sat. All invited to play one of 100 songs, with melodies transcribed in numbers, on the 17-bell chime’s numbered keys. Ambitious players can add chords. Local chimemaster Heather O’Neal demonstrates. Noon-12:30 p.m. (Wed. & Fri.) & 10:30-11 a.m. (Sat.), Kerrytown. Free. 369-3107.
Feb. 13 & 27. One of the largest regular gatherings of RC racers in the country features off-road dirt-track racing for stock and modified model electric trucks and buggies. Spectators welcome. Concessions. 10:30 a.m. (doors open at 8 a.m.)–midnight, Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. Free admission. $16 to race. (313) 565–2815.
Feb. 6, 13, & 20. Popular series of talks, aimed at general audiences, by U-M faculty. Feb. 6: anthropology professor Laura MacLatchy on “The Oldest Hominoids: Locomotor & Dietary Variation in Our Ape Ancestors.” Feb. 13: atmospheric, oceanic, and space sciences professor Perry Samson on “Hurricanes and Tornados and Floods! Oh My! What’s Climate Change Got to Do with This?” Feb. 20: physics professor Vanessa Sih on “Light and Semiconductor Devices.” 10:30 a.m., 170 Dennison, 500 Church. Free. 764-4437.
Every Sat. Storytelling programs and craft activities for kids. 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 3235 Washtenaw. Free. 973-1618.
Every Sat. An experienced storyteller reads stories for kids age 7 & under. On Feb. 13, Clifford the Big Red Dog makes an appearance. On Feb. 20, U-M French instructor Jenni Gordon reads One Day, I Had Enough!, her bilingual story about a little girl who has mixed feelings about her new baby brother. 11 a.m., Nicola’s, Westgate shopping center. Free. 662-0600.
Every Sat. & Sun. Three different audiovisual planetarium shows. The Sky Tonight (11:30 a.m. Sat. only and 1:30 & 3:30 p.m. both days) explores the current night sky. Black Holes (12:30 p.m. Sat.) is an animated show that begins with the formation of the early Universe and the birth and death of stars and concludes with a simulated flight to a supermassive black hole lurking at the center of the Milky Way. IBEX: Search for the Edge of the Solar System (2:30 p.m. both days) is about the development and mission of NASA’s Interstellar Boundary Explorer. 11:30 a.m. and 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, & 3:30 p.m., U-M Exhibit Museum, 1109 Geddes at North University. $4.75. 764-0478.
Every Sat. All invited to play disc golf at one of Hudson Mills Metropark’s 24-hole courses. Beginners are paired with advanced players to create parity. Prizes. Golf discs available free. Noon, Hudson Mills Metropark Activity Center, 8801 North Territorial Rd. (between Dexter-Pinckney Rd. & Huron River Dr.), Dexter. $5 per player; free for spectators. $4 vehicle entrance fee. 449-4300.
Leader: Dea ArmstrongAre you thinking about putting up a bird house in your yard? Do you have a bird house already and wonder whether you need to do anything to prepare it for spring nesting? The city of Ann Arbor’s Natural Area Preservation (NAP) department and the Washtenaw Audubon Society are teaming up to cosponsor this seminar on bird house basics. Participants will learn about what types of birds might be interested in different types of nest boxes, how to build or purchase nest boxes, and how to place and care for them. Leslie Science Center (Leslie House), 1831 Traver Road. 734-794-6627. http://www.washtenawaudubon.org/fieldtrips.php [map]
A festive party with student performances (1-3 p.m.) and activities (3-5 p.m.), including face painting, Chinese riddles, paper cutting, mah-jongg, and more. Also, Taiwanese home-style food. 1-5 p.m., WCC Morris Lawrence Bldg. Towsley Auditorium, 4800 E. Huron River Dr. Free admission; 25¢ per food and game token at the door. $5 advance tickets (includes 25 tokens) available at the Chinese school (Northside Elementary, 7-9 p.m. Fri.). 434-1059, 272-1989.
Join the squad! These dedicated & hardy individuals interested in map reading, compass use, digital photo taking, visit our protected properties annually to monitor any changes on the properties. This kick-off event, which will take place Saturday, February 13th from 1-4 p.m. will provide interested volunteers with the necessary training to be a part of the Photo-monitoring Squad. The Photo-monitoring Squad Kick-Off will take place at the NEW Center, located at 1100 N. Main Street, in Ann Arbor. If you’re interested in participating but can’t make it to the Kick-Off, please contact our office by calling (734) 302-5263 or emailing info@legacylandconservancy.org. NEW Center, 1100 N. Main St. 734-302-5263. info@legacylandconservancy.org http://www.legacylandconservancy.org/index.php/news-and-events/view/photo-monitoring-squad-kick-off [map]
Feb. 6, 13, & 20 (different programs). Programs presented by WRA park interpreter Kathy Kavanagh unless otherwise noted. Today: “Winter Orienteering.” A hike to learn to find your way through the woods in winter. Compass provided. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (Feb. 6), 1 p.m. (Feb. 13), & 2 p.m. (Feb. 20), Eddy Discovery Center), Bush Rd. (west from Pierce Rd. off I-94 exit 157), Waterloo Recreation Area. Preregistration requested. Free. $6 vehicle entry fee. 475–3170.
Every Sat. All invited to try out up to 3 new board games. Participants earn store discounts for each game they play. Also today, “Warhammer/Warmachine Open Play” (2 p.m.), a chance to play this tactical miniatures board game. 1 p.m., Get Your Game On, 709 Packard. Free. 786-3746.
Kids of all ages (accompanied by an adult) invited to build rockets and hot air balloons and investigate birds, seeds, and other natural flying contraptions. 1-3 p.m., Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver Rd. $8 (family, $30). 997-1533.
Feb. 13 & 14. An elegant, traditional tea with a menu that includes both sweets and savories. Period attire welcome. This popular annual fund-raiser usually sells out well in advance. 1:30 p.m., Kempf House, 312 S. Division. $25 (members, $20). Reservations required. 994-4898.
Feb. 6, 13, & 14. Join us for an engaging hands-on family art workshop sponsored by Whole Foods Market in order to bring awareness to the Whole Planet Foundation’s mission. Guided by professional artists/instructors, you will create artwork for the Global Art Project representing your vision for peace. The workshop will focus on using a variety of media and repurposing materials. Ann Arbor Art Center, 117 W. Liberty Street. Free. Preregistration required.. 994-8004, ext. 101. jbrokelman@annarborartcenter.org www.annarborartcenter.org [map]
See review. Screening of Daniel Gordon's 2004 documentary about 2 North Korean girls who train for the privilege of performing in front of Kim Jong Il at the spectacular Mass Games. Unless there is a live show in the main theater, 2 or 3 different films are shown, usually twice, almost every night. For complete, updated schedules, see michtheater.org or call 668-TIME. 2 p.m., MTF. $9 (children, students, seniors, & veterans, $7; MTF members, $6.50; Wed., $6). 668-TIME.
Every Sat. All invited to practice their juggling skills. Beginners welcome. Indoor location TBA in case of inclement weather. 2-4 p.m., U-M Diag. Free. 761-1115.
Feb. 13, 27, & 28. Docent-led tours of the current contemporary art exhibit. 2 p.m., UMMA, 525 S. State. Free. 763-UMMA.
Ann-Hua Chinese School teacher HongMei Delosh presents a storytelling program (in Chinese) for preschoolers through 3rd graders to celebrate Chinese New Year. 2-3 p.m., AADL Traverwood Branch, 3333 Traverwood at Huron Pkwy. Free. 327-4200.
All kids from preschoolers to 5th graders invites to make a Valentine’s Day card. 2-4 p.m., AADL Malletts Creek Branch, 3090 E. Eisenhower (between Stone School & Packard). Free. 327-4200.
Feb. 12-14 and 19-21. Allison McDowell and Eric Maier direct Pioneer students in William Finn and Rachael Sheinkin’s Tony-winning musical comedy about 6 anxiously overachieving adolescents competing in a spelling bee run by 3 adults who have barely managed to escape childhood themselves. Pioneer High School Little Theater, 601 W. Stadium at Main. Tickets $12 (students, PHS staff, and seniors age 65 and over, $9) in advance at Morgan & York (1928 Packard) and at the door. 994-2191.
All invited to decorate a felted ball with recycled wool hearts. 2-4 p.m., FOUND, Kerrytown Shops. $4 materials fee. 302-3060.
Nelson’s Wildlife Safari (Canton) owner Nelson Pearson presents a hands-on introduction to some unusual animals from around the world. 2 p.m., Eddy Discovery Center, Bush Rd. (west from Pierce Rd. off I-94 exit 157), Chelsea. $2 (family, $5). $6 vehicle entry fee. 475–3170.
Every Wed.-Sun., Feb. 11-Mar. 27. Guy Sanville directs local actors in the world premiere of David MacGregor’s drama about Isaac Newton. Surrounded by jealous rivals and a mysterious patroness, the 17th-century scientist negotiates the delicate line between divinity and madness. Cast: Stacie Hadgikosti, Alex Leydenfrost, Nathan Mitchell, Michelle Mountain, Jim Poterfield, Rhiannon Ragland, and Will David Young. Purple Rose, 137 Park St., Chelsea. Feb. 11-18 previews: $20 (Wed. & Thurs.) & $25 (Fri-Sun.). After Feb. 18: $25 (Sun. eves., Wed. & Thurs.), $33 (Sat. & Sun. matinees), & $38 (Fri. & Sat. eves.) in advance and at the door. 433-7673.
Feb. 4-7, 11-14, & 18-21. Daniel Cooney directs William Finn and Rachael Sheinkin’s 2004 one-act musical comedy about 6 anxiously overachieving adolescents competing in a spelling bee run by 3 adults who have barely managed to escape childhood themselves. Cast: Jeffrey James Binney, Christine Bunuan, Steve DeBruyne, Tobin Hissong, Elizabeth Jaffe, Sonja Marquis, Colleen Meyer, Thalia Schramm, Chris Shewchenko, and Evan Williams. 7 p.m. (Thurs. & Feb. 14), 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), & 3 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.), Encore, 3126 Broad St., Dexter. Tickets $28 (seniors & students, $25; groups of 10 or more, $22) in advance at theencoretheatre.org and at the door. 268-6200.
Feb. 5, 6, & 11-13. Burns Park Elementary School students, parents, and friends--a group cited by former Ann Arbor News drama critic Chris Potter as one of the best theater groups in town--perform this popular Frank Loesser musical based on Damon Runyan’s stories and characters. Set in New York City in the 1930s, the action focuses on 2 contrasting romances, one a long-running liaison between a nightclub singer and a professional gambler and the other an unlikely affair between a high roller and a Salvation Army sister. The lively score includes such classics as “Luck Be a Lady,” “A Bushel and a Peck,” “If I Were a Bell,” and “Sit Down, You’re Rocking the Boat.” Proceeds benefit children’s cultural arts programs. These shows almost always sell out, so get tickets early. Tappan Middle School auditorium, 2251 E. Stadium Blvd. at Packard. Tickets $15 in advance at Morgan & York (1928 Packard) and (if available) at the door. $30 patron tickets available in advance by emailing colleenkollman@aol.com or by calling 478-0449. 662-0798.
Every Thurs. & Sat. All invited to bring a favorite board game or play one of the store’s. 6 p.m., Get Your Game On, 709 Packard. Free. 786-3746.
6 p.m., Crisler Arena. $3 (youths age 12 & under, $1; U-M students, free). 763-2159.
Feb. 13 & 20 and Mar. 13 & 20. A chance to join local astronomy buffs for a look at the sky through instruments, including the Peach Mountain Observatory's huge, 24-inch McMath telescope. Participants encouraged to bring their own telescopes. Visitors must turn off all electronic equipment (car radios, transmitters, phones, etc.) at the observatory entrance. Program canceled if sky is overcast at sunset or if the weather is extremely inclement. Sunset.-12:30 a.m. or as long as the sky remains clear, Peach Mountain Observatory, North Territorial Rd. (about 1 1⁄4 miles west of Hudson Mills Metropark), Dexter. Free. 332–9132.
7 p.m., Cliff Keen Arena, 616 E. Hoover. $3 (youths age 12 & under, $1; U-M students, free). 763-2159.
Brett Luginbill conducts this local chamber ensemble in Haydn’s Symphony no. 99 in E-flat major and Mendelssohn’s Symphony no. 1 in C minor. 7 p.m., University Lutheran Chapel, 1511 Washtenaw. $15 (students, $5). 971-0550, 327-6914.
Feb. 12-14 & 18-20. EMU drama professors Terry Heck Seibert and Lee Stille direct EMU drama students in Ingmar Bergman’s one-act adaptations of 2 seminal 19th-century Scandinavian dramas on protofeminist themes, Ibsen’s A Doll’s House, a drama about the breakdown of a marriage and the dissolution of the “dollhouse” that 19th-century middle-class marriage had become. and Strindberg’s Miss Julie, a tale of about young aristocratic woman who seduces her father’s valet. 7 p.m. (Thurs.-Sat.) & 3 p.m. (Sun.), Quirk Theater, Ford St. (off Lowell from Huron River Dr.), EMU campus, Ypsilanti. Tickets $15 (students, $12; kids age 12 & under, $6) in advance and at the door. 487-2282.
Feb. 11-13. Neal Kelley and Amanda Cohen direct U-M students in 2 short plays. Ethan Cohen’s Waiting is a comedic Beckett-esque drama about a man whose patience wears thin as he sits in a waiting room anticipating his uncertain future. Mark Kaufman’s The End of Civilization As We Know It is about high school students who get an unexpected question on their AP history exam that tests their morality. 7 p.m., U-M Walgreen Drama Center Studio One, 1226 Murfin, North Campus. Free. basement.studentorgs.umich.edu.
The 2010 Amy Fedel Memorial Concert will be held on Sat, Feb 13, 2010. The show will begin at 7:30 p.m. with a short children's music set. The concert is a benefit for the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan and MADD. Music will be provided by a variety of musicians, including the Ann Arbor-based bands The Bonfire Poets, five miles more, and Mike Fedel and Friends. Green Wood UMC, 1001 Green Road. Donation. mfedela2@gmail.com http://www.fedel.com/amyandlisa [map]
Feb. 11-14. Bj Wallingford directs Huron students in Elton John and Tim Rice’s rock musical based on the Verdi opera about the forbidden love between an Egyptian soldier and a princess in exile. Huron High School Meyers Auditorium, 2727 Fuller Rd.. Tickets $12 (students & seniors, $10; family of 4, $40) in advance and at the door. 994-2096.
Steak, chicken, or vegetarian dinner, followed at 9 p.m. by dancing to late-30s swing and 40s R&B by the II-V-I Orchestra, a veteran local big band led by saxophonist David Swain. Cash bar. Silent auction of donated goods and services. Proceeds benefit the Lions Club, a service organization that primarily helps the visually impaired, and the U-M Mott Children’s Hospital. 7:30 p.m., Eagle Crest Resort, 1275 S. Huron, Ypsilanti. $50. Reservations requested by Feb. 6. 485-3579.
Don Theyken calls to music by the Sharon Hollow String Band. No partner needed. Beginners welcome. 8 p.m., Webster Community Hall, 5665 Webster Church Rd. between Joy and North Territorial, Dexter. $8. 408-1829, 996–8359.
Ballroom dancing to recorded music from the last several decades. Singles and couples invited. Refreshments. Preceded at 7 p.m. by a lesson. 8-10:30 p.m., Pittsfield Twp. Recreation Hall, S. State at Ellsworth. $5. 822-2120.
The U-M jazz ensemble is joined by the New York-based Christian McBride Band and the Detroit Jazz Festival Orchestra in the world premiere of acclaimed bassist McBride’s The Movement Revisited, a work that pays tribute--through spoken words and music--to Rosa Parks, Muhammad Ali, Malcolm X, and Martin Luther King. Preceded by a program TBA by the U-M jazz ensemble, directed by Ellen Rowe. 8 p.m., Power Center. Tickets $15-$25 (students with ID, $12) in advance at the Michigan Union Ticket Office, and (if available) at the door. 763-TKTS.
Folk-rock band led by this sultry-voiced Detroit singer-songwriter whose music also draws freely on jazz and country flavors. Her 2005 CD Moon and the Morning After won a Detroit Music Award for Outstanding Folk Recording. $15. 8 p.m., The Ark, 316 S. Main. $15 in advance at Herb David Guitar Studio, the Michigan Union Ticket Office, & all other Ticketmaster outlets; and at the door. To charge by phone, call 763-TKTS.
Feb. 11-13. Ann Arbor debut of this critically acclaimed stand-yp comic from Louisiana, a ubiquitous presence on TV who’s known for her engaging stage presence and fresh observational humor about everyday life with family and friends. Preceded by 2 opening acts. Alcohol is served; all Fri. & Sat. early shows are nonsmoking. 8 p.m., 314 E. Liberty (below Seva restaurant). $9 (Thurs.) & $12 (Fri. & Sat.) reserved seating in advance, $11 (Thurs.) & $14 (Fri. & Sat.) general admission at the door. 996-9080.
Dancing to popular music from the early 1900s by the Huron Valley Serenaders. Vintage attire encouraged. Preceded at noon by dance workshops. 8-11 p.m., Pittsfield Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. (just south of Oak Valley Dr.). $25 (includes workshops) in advance at vintagedance.com and by phone; $30 at the door. 769-0041.
Feb. 5-7, 12, & 13. Matt Martello directs local actors in Daniel Stern’s comedy about an unemployed actor and his wife whose marital problems unfold against the backdrop of the media hoopla surrounding the wedding of their famous neighbor, Barbra Streisand. Stars Elizabeth Mowers and Erik Wright-Olsen. A2CT Studio, 322 W. Ann St. Tickets $10 & $15 in advance and (if available) at the door. 971-2228.
RC students present 2 one-act plays that have been conceived, written, and rehearsed within the past 24 hours. 8 p.m., RC Keene Theater, East Quad, 701 East University. Free. 647-4354.
World-renowned local blues pianist Mark “Mr. B” Braun celebrates his birthday in this popular annual concert. An exuberant, powerful performer whose repertoire includes both boogie-woogie and blues classics and originals in the same mold, Mr. B has performed and recorded with world-class artists such as the late drummer J.C. Heard and Detroit percussionist Roy Brooks. 8 p.m., KCH, 415 N. Fourth Ave. Tickets $15-$30. Reservations recommended. 769-2999.
Screening of a feature film or several shorts TBA with spiritual themes. Followed by discussion. 8 p.m., Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth, 704 Airport Blvd. $5 suggested donation. 327-0270.
Feb. 13 & 14. This polished local opera company presents a 1930s-style variety show, with singing, old-style radio commercials, and possibly dancing. Live music by a jazz trio. 8 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1500 Scio Church Rd. Tickets $25 (VIP seats, $35) in advance at arboropera.com and at the door. 332-9063.
Dancing to recorded music. Preceded at 8 p.m. by a lesson. 9-11 p.m., the barn at Gretchen’s House V, 2625 Traver. $3-$5 (students, $1-$3) donation. 995-0011.
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