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Events in May 2024
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May 6, 2024
“Community Keys”: Ann Arbor Summer Festival
Every day, May 1–June 21. Three pianos painted by U-M students are available at different locations throughout Ann Arbor for anyone to play an impromptu concert. On May 1, world-renowned local boogie-woogie & blues pianist Mark “Mr. B” Braun plays a concert at each of the 3 locations. Also, scheduled concerts by local pianists TBA every Wednesday and Saturday (see a2sf.org). The project culminates with a grand finale piano trio performance on June 21 at Top of the Park. Scheduled concerts begin at noon, Ann Arbor Farmers Market; 2:30 p.m., Michigan Theater; 5 p.m., U-M Shapiro Undergrad Library, 919 South University. Free. (734) 994–5999.
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Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival
May 5–26. Annual festival of documentary and feature films on Jewish themes. Includes both in-person screenings at the State Theatre (except as noted) and different films made available each week to stream anytime. $12 per film; virtual festival pass, $50–$150. Various times & locations. jccannarbor.org/film-festival. (734) 971–0990.
Online anytime May 6 (8 p.m.) through May 12 (10 p.m.): “Here Lived” (Jane Wells, 2023). Poignant documentary about the work of German conceptual artist Gunter Demnig, best known for creating Stolpersteine (“stumbling stones”)—concrete blocks capped with brass plates, each honoring a single Nazi victim, installed in sidewalks in the areas where they once lived. “Rabbi on the Block” (Brad Rothschild, 2023). Documentary about Tamar Manasseh, a Black rabbi from Southside Chicago who works to build alliances between the Jewish and Black communities. “999: The Forgotten Girls” (Heather Dune Macadam, 2024). Documentary about a handful of Jewish girls who survived over 3 years in Nazi death camps. “Resistance: They Fought Back” (Paula S. Apsell & Kirk Wolfinger, 2024). Documentary about violent and nonviolent Jewish resistance to Nazi occupation in WWII. “Without Precedent: The Supreme Life of Rosalie Abella” (Barry Avrich, 2024). Documentary about Canada’s first Jewish supreme court judge.
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“Preschool ArtStart”: AADL
May 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 fun, process-based arts and crafts. Traverwood (Mon.), Pittsfield (Wed.), & Malletts Creek (Thurs.).
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Playgroups for Babies: AADL
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., except May 27), 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): Preschool Storytimes: AADL. Half-hour program of stories and songs for kids ages 2–5 (with caregiver). Pittsfield (Mon. 10:30 a.m., except May 27 & 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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Tai Chi: 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 bit.ly/a2-turner-cal-may2024. (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
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 bit.ly/a2-turner-cal-may2024. (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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Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center
Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave., bit.ly/a2-senior-cnt, (734) 794–6250. Weekly activities. Preregistration required for some events by emailing bpatton@a2gov.org or calling.
Bridge (Mon. 12:30–3:30 p.m.), duplicate nonsanctioned. $3; members, $2. Preregistration required.
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"Writing, Reflections, & Conversation": 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 bit.ly/a2-turner-cal-may2024. (734) 998–9353, michmed.org/tswp, tswp.info@umich.edu.
Writing, Reflection, & Conversation (Mon. May 6, 1–3 p.m.), preregistration required.
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Euchre: 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 bit.ly/a2-turner-cal-may2024. (734) 998–9353, michmed.org/tswp, tswp.info@umich.edu.
Euchre (Mon. 1–3 p.m.).
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Steiner Health 2-week health retreat: Community Supported Anthroposophical Medicine
2 week health retreat for patients with chronic illness. Integrative and standard medical care, mistletoe for selected patients, high quality organic vegetarian diet, massage, movement therapy, color light therapy, art therapy, nursing treatments and more. Turn the corner on your illness and feel stronger! Read more at SteinerHealth.org
1422 W. Liberty Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan ,Ann Arbor, Michigan. All inclusive, starting at $6300. rshc@steinerhealth.org https://steinerhealth.org/retreat-center/retreats/ 734-663-4365.Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
"Movement Medicine": 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 bit.ly/a2-turner-cal-may2024. (734) 998–9353, michmed.org/tswp, tswp.info@umich.edu.
Movement Medicine (Mon. 3-4 p.m.).
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High School Open House: Clonlara School
Please join us for a high school open house! You’ll get a chance to see our beautiful campus; meet the high school social studies teacher, lead advisor, and Clonlara staff; ask questions about the program; and view inspiring projects completed by Clonlara students from around the world! Drop in 3:00–5:00 pm.
Clonlara’s redesigned high school fosters a dynamic and personalized learning environment that prepares students for the challenges of the future. Using our unique, learner-centered approach, students follow their interests, direct their own academic paths, and learn from their peers and mentors.
We hope to see you there!
1289 Jewett Ave ,Ann Arbor. Free. info@clonlara.orgAdd this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
High School Open House: Clonlara School
Please join us for a high school open house! You’ll get a chance to see our beautiful campus; meet the high school social studies teacher, lead advisor, and Clonlara staff; ask questions about the program; and view inspiring projects completed by Clonlara students from around the world! Drop in 3:00–5:00 pm.
Clonlara’s redesigned high school fosters a dynamic and personalized learning environment that prepares students for the challenges of the future. Using our unique, learner-centered approach, students follow their interests, direct their own academic paths, and learn from their peers and mentors.
We hope to see you there!
1289 Jewett Ave ,Ann Arbor. Free. info@clonlara.orgAdd this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
“The Most Honorable Son”: Ann Arbor District Library
Occasional free screenings—this month mostly part of the library’s Asian & Pacific Islanders Arts and Culture Festival—in the Downtown Branch 1st fl. lobby & the lower-level Multipurpose Rm. and other branch locations as noted. (734) 327–4200.
May 6: “The Most Honorable Son” (Bill Kubota, 2007). Documentary about Ben Kuroki, an airman over North Africa, Europe, and Japan who became the first Japanese American war hero. 6 p.m.
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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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Group Ride: Ann Arbor Velo Club
Every Mon. Moderate-paced 20-mile ride to Dexter and back, often with a rest stop along the way. Riders must wear a helmet and bring water and supplies to fix a flat tire. 6 p.m. (nonmembers must come 10 min. early to sign a club waiver), Barton Nature Area. 1010 W. Huron River Dr. Free. annarborveloclub.org.
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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. (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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Kids Gaming Meetup: Sylvan Factory
Every Mon. (6–8 p.m.): Kids Gaming Meetup: Sylvan Factory. Kids ages 8–12 invited to play popular tabletop role-playing games. Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium Blvd. $5. Preregistration required at sylvanfactory.com. (734) 929–5877.
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Sewing Lab: Ann Arbor District Library
May 6 & 23. All invited to get basic sewing help with their unfinished projects or learn how to use the AADL sewing machines. Bring your own sewing machine, if you wish. No experience necessary. Also, sewing instructor Rae Hoekstra shows how to sew elastic waistbands (May 6) and local crafter Amber Adams-Fall demonstrates mitered corners with bias tape (May 23). 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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Startup Week at Washtenaw Community College Entrepreneurship Center: Washtenaw Community College Entrepreneurship Center
Startup Week is coming May 6 through May 9 at Washtenaw Community College Entrepreneurship Center! Join us for an exciting week of all things entrepreneurship. May 6 is our Education Day Evening Workshop Seminars with industry experts, May 7 is our Breakthrough Day with a theater-based dialogue, then May 8 and 9 will be Pitch@WCC with entrepreneurs pitching their business (idea)!
Location for Day 1: WCC Liberal Arts Room 240
Location for Day 2: WCC Liberal Arts Room 140
Location for Day 3: WCC Student Center, Garrett’s
Location for Day 4: WCC Morris Lawrence Room 101-121
All events are free, no need to register. We hope to see you there! Find more information at ec.wccnet.edu.
4800 E Huron River Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 ,Washtenaw Community College Liberal Arts Building room 240. Free. entrepreneurship@wccnet.edu ec.wccnet.edu 734-249-5880.Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal
“Emerging Writers Workshop: Interview with a Hero”: Ann Arbor District Library
Local veteran short story writer Alex Kourvo and young adult novelist Bethany Neal share practical tips on how to create authentic protagonists. Also, Kourvo and Neal host an open house for writers to connect with one another and/or work on their projects at 6:30 p.m. on May 20. 6:30–7:45 p.m., AADL Westgate, 2503 Jackson Ave. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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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 p.m.): Power Cards. $10. Tues. (6:30): 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 p.m.): Magic rotating draft. Cost varies. Sat. (6 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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“Chelsea Milling Company”: Chelsea Historical Society
Chelsea Milling Co. CEO Howard “Howdy” Holmes discusses the history of his company, nationally known as the makers of Jiffy Mix. 7 p.m., Chelsea Depot, 125 Jackson St., Chelsea. $10 (members, free).
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“Jeanne du Barry”: 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.
May 2–6: “Jeanne du Barry” (Maïwenn, 2024). Historical drama about a French peasant woman who charms her way into the court of King Louis XV, going on to scandalously become the King’s mistress. Johnny Depp, Maïwenn. 7 p.m. (Ann Arbor 20 only).
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“A Duo of Debuts”: Kerrytown Concert House
KCH debut by singer-actress Anna Zavelson, a U-M music student who recently played Clara in the New York City Center Encores! production of The Light in the Piazza. Tonight she previews a cabaret show she’s taking to the NYC club 54 Below. The varied program ranges from Brandi Carlile and Ariana Grande songs to excerpts from Phantom of the Opera. Accompanist is pianist Tyler Driskill. 7:30 p.m., KCH. Tickets $29–$50 (students, $19) in advance at kerrytownconcerthouse.com and (if available) at the door. Reservations recommended. (734) 769–2999.
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Tartan and Thistle Scottish Country Dancers
Every Mon. (except May 27). Learn to dance jigs, reels, and strathspeys. All dances taught. Usually with live music by Susie Lorand, Josh Burdick, and friends. 7:30–9:30 p.m., Genesis of Ann Arbor, 2309 Packard. $5. (734) 274–0773.
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Comedy Open Mic: The Blind Pig
May 6 & 27. Performances from up to 15 aspiring stand-up comics from around the state. Local comics emcee. To perform, sign up by sending a message on Instagram, bit.ly/comedyblindpig. Age 21 & up only. Doors open at 8. 8:30–9:30 p.m., the Blind Pig, 208 S. First. Free. (734) 996–8555.
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