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Carillon Concert Series: U-M School of Music
Every Mon.–Fri. (different locations). Performances by U-M carillon faculty and students. The carillons are open to visitors during the recitals; earplugs recommended. For a complete schedule see smtd.umich.edu/events. Noon, Burton Tower, 230 N. Ingalls & 1:20 p.m., Lurie Tower, 1230 Murfin, North Campus. Free. (734) 764–0583.
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Ann Arbor Group Runs: Fleet Feet
Every Tues., Wed., & Fri. 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. (Tues.), 5700 Jackson Rd., (734) 929–9022. Also, 6 p.m. (Wed.) & 8 a.m. (Fri.), 123 E. Liberty, (734) 769–5016. Free.
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Indoor Walking: Pittsfield Township Senior Center
Pittsfield Township Senior Center, 701 W. Ellsworth. bit.ly/pittsfield-seniors. (734) 822–2120. Free (except as noted) in-person weekly activities. Check meeting status before coming.
Indoor Walking (Tues. 8–8:45 a.m.).
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"Meditation Drop-In": U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
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), some meditation experience required.
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Mah-jongg: Pittsfield Township Senior Center
Pittsfield Township Senior Center, 701 W. Ellsworth. bit.ly/pittsfield-seniors. (734) 822–2120. Free (except as noted) in-person weekly activities. Check meeting status before coming.
Mah-jongg (Mon. 1–3 p. m. & Tues. 10 a.m.–noon).
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“Investigate Labs”: U-M Museum of Natural History
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. On Apr. 20 & 21, the topic is “Microinvertebrate Mania,” which explores river health in celebration of Earth Day. Schedule subject to change. 11 a.m.–3 p.m., U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478.
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Playgroups for Babies: AADL
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.), Traverwood (Tues. 11 a.m.), Westgate (Wed. 10:30 a.m.), and Downtown (Fri. 10:30 a.m.). Free.
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Preschool Storytimes: AADL
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. & 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.). Free.
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“Funny Ha-Huh: Cartoons That Make Us Laugh and Think”: U-M Margaret Waterman Alumnae Town Hall Celebrity Lecture Series
Talk by New Yorker cartoonist Tom Toro, who is also a short story writer, essayist, and memoirist. Includes lunch. 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., WCC Morris Lawrence Bldg., 4800 E. Huron River Dr. $50 (members, free). Reservations required at watermanalumnae.org, (734) 730–4650 (for membership) or (415) 665–5893 (for individual tickets). cliff.sheldon@gmail.com.
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Noon Lecture Series: U-M Center for Chinese Studies
Every Tues. (except Apr. 30). Talks by visiting scholars. Sandwiches, cookies, & coffee served. Apr. 2: University of Hawai’i philosophy professor Franklin Perkins discusses the 4th-century Chinese philosopher Mencius in “Seeing the World Like a Sage: Mengzi on Cultivating Perception.” Apr. 9: SUNY-Buffalo history professor Yan Liu on “Scent from Afar: Aromatics, Healing, and the Making of Olfactory Knowledge in Tang and Song China.” Apr. 16: MIT urban sustainability professor Siqi Zheng on “Tariff Wall Jumping at the China-Vietnam Border.” Apr. 23: University of California-Irvine sociology professor Wang Feng discusses contemporary China in “China’s Age of Abundance: Origins, Ascendance, and Aftermath.” Noon–1 p.m., 1010 Weiser Hall, 500 Church St. For livestream, preregister at ii.umich.edu/lrccs. Free. (734) 764–6308.
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Bridge: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
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
Every Tues., Thurs., & Fri. All invited to play ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge (Fri. & Tues.) 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 Ave. $8 per person. If you plan to come without a partner, email ronmeade@comcast.net beforehand.
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Euchre: Pittsfield Township Senior Center
Pittsfield Township Senior Center, 701 W. Ellsworth. bit.ly/pittsfield-seniors. (734) 822–2120. Free (except as noted) in-person weekly activities. Check meeting status before coming.
Euchre (Tues. 1–3 p.m.).
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“Orchids 101: Introduction to Orchid Culture”: Ann Arbor Orchid Society (AAOS) Monthly Meeting
All invited to join club members in discussing the basics of orchid cultivation. Also, a silent auction, an orchid raffle table, and show-and-tell. Begins with a brief business meeting. 2–4 p.m., U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens, rm. 125, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free; metered parking. aaorchidsociety@gmail.com; annarbororchidsociety.org.
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"Una Tertulia": U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
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.
Una Tertulia (Apr. 2 & 16, 3–5 p.m. in person) for native Spanish speakers.
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“Irena’s Vow”: Fathom Events
(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), & Emagine (1335 E. Michigan Ave., Saline), various times.
Apr. 15 & 16: “Irena’s Vow” (Louise Archambault, 2023). Docudrama about Polish nurse Gut Opdyke who was awarded the Righteous Among the Nations medal for her efforts to save Polish Jews during WWII. 4 p.m. (Ann Arbor 20 only) & 7 p.m.
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“Culinary Tasting Adventure: Best of Spring”: Ann Arbor City Club
Cooking demonstration by City Club executive chef Nathan Ennis, who uses the best ingredients spring has to offer to prepare dinner for attendees. 5 p.m., City Club, 1830 Washtenaw. $58 (members, $40) includes dinner. annarborcityclub.org, stacy@annarborcityclub.org, (734) 662–3279.
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“Introductory Woodcarving: Mushrooms”: Ann Arbor District Library
A chance for adults & teens to learn the basics of woodcarving and carve and paint a small mushroom. 5:30–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“Craft & Drink with SCRAP Creative Reuse”: Bløm Meadworks
All invited to work on their own craft, with materials provided by SCRAP. Supplies include Earth-month-themed craft-making materials this month. 6–8 p.m., Bløm, 100 S. Fourth Ave. $10–$15 (pay what you can), in advance at drinkblom.com/events and at the door. (734) 548–9729.
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“D&D Adventures”: Sylvan Factory
Every Tues. & Fri. All age 12 & up invited to play Dungeons & Dragons tabletop role-playing games. 6–10 p.m. (Tues.) & 6–9 p.m. (Fri.), Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium Blvd. $10. Preregistration recommended. info@sylvanfactory.com.
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Drop-In Knitting: Spun
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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Farm Tour: The Farm at Trinity Health Ann Arbor
Farmer Will Jaquinde leads a tour through the farm’s production spaces to learn what’s in season, how no-till vegetable and flower production works, and more. Open to all ages; please dress for the weather. 6–7 p.m., the Farm at Trinity Health Ann Arbor, 5557 McAuley Drive, Ypsilanti. Free. trinityhealthmichigan.org/thefarm
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Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company (AARC)
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 an advanced or beginner group run (Sat.). 6 p.m. (Mon.), Corner Brewery, 720 Norris St., Ypsilanti; 6 p.m. (Tues.) & 7 a.m. (Sat.), AARC Downtown, 209 S. Ashley; & 6 p.m. (Thurs.), AARC Colonnade, 901 W. Eisenhower. Free. annarborrunningcompany.com.
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Pink Eraser Printmaking: Ann Arbor District Library
Adults and kids grade 6 & up invited to carve a design into a pink eraser, then use it as a stamp to create relief prints. 6–7 p.m., AADL Pittsfield, 2359 Oak Valley. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“Tour de Dirt”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
Every Tues. 20- to 35-mile ride along Chelsea-area dirt roads. 6:15 p.m., meet at Aberdeen Bike and Outdoors, 1101 Main St., Chelsea. Free. For each week’s route, email scimitargs@gmail.com.
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“New Voting Rights”: Ann Arbor District Library
League of Women Voters representatives discuss the implications of a ballot proposal, which Michigan voters passed in 2022, that grants new voting rights and improves the existing election processes. 6:20–7:30 p.m., AADL Westgate, 2503 Jackson Ave. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“Flight Behavior”: Literati Bookstore Eco BookClub
All invited to join a discussion, led by local poet Alison Swan, of Barbara Kingsolver’s 2013 novel about climate change in her native Appalachia. 6:30 p.m., Literati, 124 E. Washington. Free. (734) 585–5567.
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“Food Literacy for All”: U-M Sustainable Food Systems Initiative
Every Tues. (except Feb. 27), Jan. 23–Apr. 23. Virtual lecture series. Apr. 2: University of Pennsylvania African American studies professor Marcia Chatelain on “Franchise: The Golden Arches in Black America, a Talk about Food and Racial Justice.” Apr. 9: University of Oxford law researcher Sarah Levy on “Inuit Seal Hunters.” Apr. 16 (in person at 140 Lorch Hall, 611 Tappan): “Fast Food for Thought,” 5-minute talks on food and agriculture by 10 U-M professors. Apr. 23: U-M environmental justice lecturer shakara tyler and U-M food and history lecturer Margot Finn give a class synthesis. 6:30–8 p.m., for URL, preregister at sites.lsa.umich.edu/sustainablefoodsystems/foodliteracyforall. Free.
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Magic: The Gathering: Sylvan Factory
Every Mon.–Wed., Fri., & Sat. All invited to play various forms of the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering (MTG). Mon. (6:30–10 p.m.): Power Cards. $10. Tues. (6:30–10 p.m.): MTG Pauper. A fun and fast format for all skill levels. $5. Wed. (5–9 p.m.): Casual Commander. The most popular form of the game. Free. Wed. (6:30 p.m.): MTG Standard. Play with competitive tournament rules. $10. Fri. (6:30–10 p.m.): Magic rotating draft. Cost varies. Sat. (6–10 p.m.): Commander Pods. For casual groups of 4 players. Free. Various times, Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium. Various costs. info@sylvanfactory.com.
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“Capture the Flag”: All Hands Active
Every Tues. All invited to try to solve a computer security problem (or series of problems). Led by AHA members. Beginners welcome. 7 p.m., for URL preregister at meetup.com/allhandsactive/events. Free; donations welcome. info@allhandsactive.org.
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“Irena’s Vow”: Fathom Events
(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), & Emagine (1335 E. Michigan Ave., Saline), various times.
Apr. 15 & 16: “Irena’s Vow” (Louise Archambault, 2023). Docudrama about Polish nurse Gut Opdyke who was awarded the Righteous Among the Nations medal for her efforts to save Polish Jews during WWII. 4 p.m. (Ann Arbor 20 only) & 7 p.m.
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“Sound & Silence”: Canterbury House
Every Tues. Regular gathering exploring contemplative music and silence, sometimes led by a guest artist. Apr. 9: The U-M Creative Arts Orchestra, an adventurous music student improvisational jazz ensemble. Apr. 23: Local percussionist Cameron Wilson weaves a series of “drum songs,” reflecting on the moment of being born into the physical world through rhythmic drones and electronics. 7 p.m., Canterbury House, 721 E. Huron St. Free, donations welcome. canterburyhouse.org/soundandsilence.
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“Sufi Chanting, Movement, & Meditations”: Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth
Every Tues. Talk (via Zoom) by Imam Kamau Ayubbi, a U-M Medicine chaplain. All ages welcome. 7–8 p.m., for URL see interfaithspirit.org. $5–$10 suggested donation. (734) 327–0270.
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“Trivia with Terry!”: Argus Farm Stop
Apr. 2 & 16. All invited to form teams to answer wacky trivia questions from this longtime Aut Bar trivia night emcee. 7–8:30 p.m., Argus, 1200 Packard. Free; food & drink for sale. (734) 997–5448.
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Ann Arbor Camera Club
Apr. 2 & 16. Club members share their projected digital slides (Apr. 2) and prints (Apr. 16) on various topics, including this month's assignment, “Golden or Blue Hour.” Also, on Apr. 2, Community High School students present their work, and on Apr. 16 members display their entries for the club's annual printed image competition. 7–9 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 1501 W. Liberty, rear entrance, 2nd fl. Masks optional unless Community Risk Level rises. Free. annarborcameraclub.org, a2camclub@gmail.com.
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French Canadian Music Session: Ann Arbor Community for Traditional Music and Dance
All musicians invited to play the acoustic dance music of French Canada: jigs, reels, waltzes, and so-called “crooked” tunes from Quebec, Acadia, and the Métis traditions. Knowledge of French not required. 7–9 p.m., Pittsfield Twp. Bldg. Morris Hall, 6201 W. Michigan Ave. Mask encouraged. Free. aactmad.org/french-canadian-session, info@aactmad.org.
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Huron Valley Harmonizers Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society
Every Tues. All male and female singers invited to join weekly rehearsals. 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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Polka Jam Session: American Legion Hall
All accordion players and other musicians invited to play polkas and waltzes and other ethnic and old-time music. 7–9 p.m., American Legion Hall, 44 Wabash St. (south off Main St.), Milan. Free. (734) 529–3903.
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Tuesday English Country Dance: Ann Arbor Community of Traditional Music and Dance
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 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 Dr. $8 (students, $4; kids age 13 & under with caregiver, free) suggested donation. aactmad.org/english-country, (734) 665–7704.
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U-M Softball
Game vs. CMU. This month’s home schedule also includes 3-game series vs. Iowa (Apr. 12, 6 p.m.; Apr. 13, 2 p.m.; Apr. 14, 1 p.m.) and Nebraska (Apr. 19, 7 p.m.; Apr. 20, 2 p.m.; Apr. 21, 1 p.m.), and a single game vs. MSU (Apr. 16, 7 p.m.). 6 p.m., Alumni Field, 1114 S. State. Tickets $6-10 at mgoblue.com/tickets & at the gate. (734) 764–0247.
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Virtual Trivia Night: Ann Arbor Adventure Club
Every Tues. All invited to form teams of 4 or so persons to compete (via Zoom) in a family-friendly 2-round trivia contest. Solo competitors are matched up. 7 p.m., for URL email burrbarr7@hotmail.com. Free.
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Voices in Harmony
Every Tues. Female singers invited to join a rehearsal of this local 40-member a cappella barbershop harmony chorus. 7–9:30 p.m., UAW Local 898, 8975 Textile Rd., Ypsilanti. Free to visitors (dues for those who join). info@voicesinharmonychorus.org, (734) 765–3611.
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“Small Forests, Big Benefits”: Huron Valley Sierra Club
Talk by Barbara Lucas, the host of the WEMU-FM program that examines local environmental issues, The Green Room. 7:30–9 p.m., U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Also via Zoom. Free; metered parking. Preregistration required (and Zoom link) at meetup.com/Sierra-Club-Huron-Valley. Free. (734) 971–1157.
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The Moth StorySLAM: Michigan Radio
Open mic storytelling competition sponsored by the Moth, the NYC-based nonprofit storytelling organization. Ten storytellers are selected at random from among those who sign up to tell a 3- to 5-minute story on the theme of “Grudge.” Stories are judged by a 3-person team recruited from the audience. Monthly winners compete in a semiannual GrandSLAM. Seating limited; arrive early. 7:30–9 p.m. (doors open and sign-up begins at 6:30 p.m.), The Blind Pig, 208 S. First. Tickets $15 general admission in advance only at themoth.org beginning 3 weeks before event. patricia@themoth.org.
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University Philharmonia Orchestra: U-M Music School
Jayce Ogren conducts this music student ensemble in a program highlighted by Bruckner’s Symphony no. 9, an expansive and moving work bridging the Romantic and Modern eras that the composer was still finishing on the day he died. Also, Leopold Stokowski’s opulent orchestral arrangement of Debussy’s piano prelude The Engulfed Cathedral. Preceded at 7:15 p.m. by a brief talk. 8 p.m., Hill Auditorium. Free. (734) 764–0583.
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